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Minnesota Naive

Minnesota Naive

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Amateur Podcast about all things Minnesota Sports. A midwest perspective on happenings around the area here, near and far. Cover art photo provided by Gregory Hayes on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gregoryallen
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In this podcast, lifelong gardener Don Kinzler joins host John Lamb for a weekly dig into the fruitful topic of gardening in the upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Montana and southern Manitoba). Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. He has been a trusted resource for gardeners in the region for decades. Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and a novice gardener, ready to ...
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A podcast from an American who lives in the midwest and like so many doesn't believe that any political party serves the interest of the people and is a true centrist, not between the 2 major parties, but a centrist as defined by world politics. Cover art photo provided by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydayamerican/support
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durb…
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells us that it isn’t too late to work on those patches in your lawn! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404126/5-7-25_Bob…
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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised …
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Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about how he helped a listener who is going through a divorce refinance her home and take care of her family financially. David also explains how he’s helping a listener get out of credit card debt. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404101/5-7-25_David_Hochberg_mortgate_rate…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404083/5-7-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-07-210823.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcat…
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Gordon Gill, Partner, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, joins John Williams to talk about the design and construction of Jeddah Tower, which, upon completion, will be the world’s tallest skyscraper. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7401513/5-6-25_Gordon_Gill_architect_Jeddah_Tower_2025-05-06-215413.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you s…
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Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the dangers of mixing alcohol and medications, a new study published in the Cancer Research journal suggests that early prostate cancer diagnoses can be made via a mere urine test, how artificial intelligence has been used in the hos…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a can…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7401003/5-6-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-06-191103.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcat…
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is a great time to check for and take care of cracks in your driveway or walkway. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399140/5-5-25_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399117/5-5-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-05-195917.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcat…
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John Williams with WGN Radio’s Bob Kessler and traffic manager Julie Stern joined with fellow WGN Radio listeners to volunteer at City Kids Camp in Lewistown, Illinois. There they painted, cleared brush, made repairs and spruced up the camp to ready it for another season of campers. It was an exhausting – but rewarding – weekend for all with new fr…
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Jessica Mayle, Regional Spokesperson and Public Affairs Specialist at Transportation Security Administration, chats with WGN’s John Williams about Real ID compliance at the airport. Jessica explains the Global Entry program and how it can be used as an acceptable form of ID. Jessica also talks about the ID requirements for TSA PreCheck. https://ser…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to discuss the current tariff and economic situation in the United States. Connell also talks about how small business are affected by today’s economic decisions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396747/5-2-25_Connell_McShane_2025-05-02-191247.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you s…
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Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396698/5-2-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-02-194038.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:…
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If you're enthusiastic to hit the garden centers for the first time this season, great! But it helps to have a plan first. In this episode, Don and John go over some considerations to keep in mind before you get swept up in the thrill of a new growing season. They also answer a few questions from the mailbag.…
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Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the 50th anniversary of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ and to share his thoughts on the Oscars introducing a Best Stunt Design category. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394082/5-1-25_Michael_Phillips_Monty_Python_Oscars_Stunt_Design_2025-05-01-195022.128.mp3 Recent…
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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head down south to the great state capital of Illinois! Joining John today is Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager, Vis…
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of diet and exercise, why you should separate diet and exercise, a new study that shows that people who drank 8 or more drinks per week had 133% increased risk of having brain injury that is associated with memory and thinking issues (…
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Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of April 2025! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/73…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes preside…
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Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry tells John about ‘signature for sex’ cases, and to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s interview with CBS. Does Kerry believe Belichick is cognitively impaired? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392503/4-30-25_Ker…
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says it’s time to start your weekly mowing, and it’s still not too late to do your spring cleanup. https://serve.castfire.…
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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his political future and if he intends to run for Senator Durbin’s seat. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says he will have an announcement soon. The congressman also talks about his ‘tariff tour,’ and what he’s hearing from his constituents. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392484/4-30-2…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392454/4-30-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-30-210954.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcatraz, movie ta…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe’s battle with cancer, and the importance of getting checked out if you think something might be wrong. Dr. Kopin also tells John if he believes any possible funding cuts by the Trump administration could impa…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s s…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7390489/4-29-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-29-195129.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcatraz, movie ta…
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Jens Ludwig, the Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and author of ‘Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he sta…
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says you can get more power out of your shower with a simple, two-step process. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388456/4-28-25_Lou_Manfredini-more_power_from_s…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388400/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-28-25_2025-04-28-194500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alca…
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Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell an old watch or jewelry that you have around the house? What about a highly sought-after trading card? Do you have some World War II or World’s Fair memorabilia? Brian answers your questions! https://serve…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen to talk about how President Trump has impacted market movement, Trump’s belief that his tariff policy will ultimately be effective, polls showing that most people disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and what that means for him politically. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385521/4-2…
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Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385515/4-25-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-25-162815.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#00…
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Satish N. Nadig, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center, joins John Williams to talk about performing the first double-lung and liver transplant for advanced lung cancer in the U.S. Dr. Nadig tells John about the procedure, how transplants are dependent …
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Jim Wojdyla, Marketing Director, Volo Museum, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Volo Museum, how the museum has expanded through the years, the types of cars they sell at the auto museum, and the other attractions at the museum like the Titanic exhibit, and Jurassic Gardens. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384161/4-24-25_Your_H…
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of protein in your diet, how much protein you need for optimal health, and a new study that shows daily five flights of stairs (50 stairs) was associated with 20% decreased risk of heart disease! As always, Dawn answers all of your hea…
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It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we venture a few miles south to Pullman and chat with Joe Szabo, Historic Pullman Foundation President Emeritus and…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384125/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-24-25_2025-04-24-195025.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alca…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another t…
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says the weather has been tough this year, so what do you need to know about treating your lawn? https://serve.castfire.co…
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Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration’s big reset on student loans. Rae explains everything you need to know. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382579/4-23-25_Rae_Kaplan_Student_Loan_Debt_Relief_Changes_2025-04-23-215019.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films ma…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382566/4-23-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-23-210706.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcatraz, movie ta…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380836/7380836_2025-04-22-212636.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcatraz, movie tariffs .c…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the first season of Max’s ‘The Pitt,’ and if the ER scenes are actually what happens in the ER in real life. Then Dr. Kopin talks about pneumonia and what you should do to protect yourself. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwes…
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Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Williams to talk about what features could be added to electric cars. Then Tom talks about why now is a good time to buy an EV. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380830/7380830_2025-04-22-215830.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do yo…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood of Gov. JB Pritzker running for President and what his candidacy looks like. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380826/7380826_2025-04-22-213326.64kmono.mp3 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump More with …
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378870/4-21-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-21-204910.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you support tariffs on films made outside of US? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Senate race, George Ryan, Alcatraz, movi…
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Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Ce…
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