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Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Outside the Loop RADIO

Albert James PROductions

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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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Hush Loudly

WGN Radio

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Introverts are adventurous. Introverts are funny. Introverts can be social…when we want to be! Join the conversation around one of the most misunderstood personality types to learn what makes us tick and why we are incredible to partner with at work, home and play. Check out HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined.
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Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant, is host of two nationally syndicated radio shows–Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute–as well as host of Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, Chicago.
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong bring WGN Radio 720 listeners comprehensive news on current financial and agricultural trends. Orion and Max deliver the information Chicagoland and the Heartland want and need.
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The Yummie Nation Network podcast covers the latest food and food media trends, culinary events, interviews with celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, guest bloggers, and experts in all things food and business. Hosted by national culinary radio personality, Dane Neal of WGN Radio and YN Founder/CMO & food media expert Beth Peterson with contributing host YN Founder / Editor-in-Chief, veteran food writer, Jenn Campus.
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats ...
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of cou ...
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Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back ...
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Captain Midnight

Entertainment Radio

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Radio origins Sponsored by the Skelly Oil Company, the Captain Midnight radio program was the creation of radio scripters Wilfred G. Moore and Robert M. Burtt, who had previously scored a success for Skelly with their boy pilot adventure serial The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen. Developed at the Blackett, Sample and Hummert advertising agency in Chicago, Captain Midnight began as a syndicated show in 1938, airing through the spring of 1940 on a few Midwest stations, including Chicago's WGN. ...
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKRLj3xcbGE?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] A re-invented version of the musical CATS like you have NEVER seen it before! Based on T.S. Eliot’s Collection of Poems called: “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” this magical show…
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On today's show: – Rachel Ruttenberg, Democratic candidate for the 9th Illinois State Senate seat (currently held by Laura Fine) – Renee Harlor, executive director, Animal Care League – Former Congresswoman Marie Newman, author of “A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist” …
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On today's show: – Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout’s live conversation series – Tamar Jacoby, director of the New Ukraine Project at the Progressive Policy Institute – Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m…
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago hotel is ranked among the world’s best hotels. The Peninsula Chicago is tied for first in the ranking by La Liste. The Peninsula is a luxury hotel on Superior Street just off the Magnificent Mile. La Liste determines its rankings by analyzing press coverage…
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Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, Founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. And as always, Harvey answers all of your tech questions! First, though, Harvey talks about seeing Bruce Springsteen in France where everybody was sitting down! https://serve.cast…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what you need to know about conflicting messaging about COVID vaccine guidance, and recent studies that show how exercise may benefit colon cancer patients. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7449053…
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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Illinois General Assembly not taking up mass transit funding in the legislative session, and the plan for the Chicago Fire to build a new stadium in South Loop. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7449034/6-3-25_Eric_Zorn_mass_transit_funding_Illinois_Chicago_Fire_sta…
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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7448947/6-3-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-06-03-190647.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should all votes be tallied by Election Day? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dr. Kopin: Need unified message on COV…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress. He is a Democrat running for the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). In the interview Morrison highlighted his seven-year tenure as a county commissioner, discussed the challenges in transitioning from state to federal c…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Forest Issac Jones, author of “Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972.” The book explores the connections between the American civil rights movement and the Catholic civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. During a 2020 trip to Derry, Jones learned that Northern Irish activist…
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Kelly connects with Daisy Auger-Dominguez who once held the position of Global Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group. Her new book is called, “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445519/7445519_2025-06-01-231619.64kmono.mp3 “Everybody wants to manage people until they have to manage …
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Kotowski and their guests are: – Jeffrey Wright of the Elgin Pride program – Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director – Jen Zanotti, mind and body expert – Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of Memory Care and Programming at Belmont Village Living Catch "Driving It Hom…
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On today's show: – Forest Issac Jones, author of “The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972” – Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress – Doug Fraser, executive director of The Chicago Help Initiative Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WC…
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkmDxarOSxU?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Kennedy Kanagawa put wide smiles on audience’s faces when he played Milkey White the cow in the National tour of “Into the Woods.” David Gow scares the heck out of people in the dramat…
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Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about the progress he’s making in the effort to build his opportunity center on the south side, and why he’s considering a walk across America to raise awareness and funds for his cause. https://…
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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the strength of the spring housing market, and to break down the data released in the IRS 2024 Data Book. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Motorola Solutions paying $4.5B for …
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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 May 2025! And there was some debate over the ‘bald eagle’ and ‘Tupperware’ jokes! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending …
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Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/02/25): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the merits of President Donald Trump commutating the federal sentence of notorious gang kingpin Larry Hoover and feds seeking to put former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan in jail for 12 years at the age of 83. Plus, Kasso urges everyone to take some time and …
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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s an update to the gate allocation saga at O’Hare Airport. The latest allocation will give United Airlines five additional gates at the airport starting Oct. 1. American will lose four gates. After the re-allocation is complete, United, based here in Chicago, w…
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman offer their two cents and close out a very musical May with a little blues celebration! Guitarist and Chicago’s very own Dave Specter stops by the studio for a special appearance to talk about his new album LIVE at SPACE! Performed at the venue SPACE in Evanston, we learn a little bit about the venue itself, his take o…
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In this 471st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano offers his two cents on the end of the penny. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441577/Elton_Jim_s_Captain_Pod-tastic_Episode_471_2025-05-29-174717.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’ offers his two cents on the end of the penny .cl…
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Emmy Award winner and Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway joins WGN’s Steve Dale to talk about her return to Chicago to sing ‘To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim’. Liz and Steve detail the show on June 14th and share what to expect at the Studebaker Theatre at the Fine Arts Building. Liz also comments on auto tune and the recordin…
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Mikkel and Ryan Becker join WGN’s Steve Dale to discuss the medical and financial challenges their family has faced since giving birth to their child. Ryan became ill shortly after and has been threatened to lose his job and insurance as experimental treatment to cure him has begun. Steve highlights this particular situation because it is a reality…
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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COV…
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Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_…
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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses how the U.S. Forest Service is acting to control fires, and how screwworms are advancing and messing with Mother Nature. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445179/The_Great_Outdoors_6_1_25_2025-05-31-160619.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Acting to control fir…
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Jon Hansen fills in for Lou Manfredini with a roundtable of experts including MegaPros‘ Jeremy Hogel, Michael Huston with Lindholm Roofing, and Joe Parisi from Norman Mechanical. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445169/HouseSmarts_Radio_with_Jon_Hansen_5_31_25_2025-05-31-165509.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini HouseSmarts…
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Mike Stephen discusses the student loan debt problem in Illinois with Illinois Answers Project journalist Claire Murphy, gets the lowdown on new local music from AJ Rosales, and discovers the Secret History of the 1960s Chicago doo-wop group The Radiants.By Mike Stephen
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On today's show: – Andrew Goldberg, Chicago-born filmmaker whose new film, “White With Fear: A Documentary,” recently opened in Chicago – Union Strong segment with Don Villar, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com…
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On today's show: – Maggie O’Keefe, 40th Ward committeeperson, voting rights activist and progressive community organizer – Darcy Pinasco, chair, Rockford Area Pride – Michael Bayer, producer and director of the new true crime docuseries VANISHED: The Heather Elvis Case Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…
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Welcome to the sixth season of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Watch what gets built, starting with the premiere episode at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven was a late addition to the show and joins Garry to chat about his career and his current stand-up comedy tour (tickets available at ht…
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Jonas Frey, Founder of Appointment Trader, talks to John Williams about the Illinois General Assembly voting to ban third party restaurant reservations apps. The bill is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature. Jonas tells John about the app, how it works, how much reservations typically sell for, how they keep people from hoarding reservations, how…
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Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the decent economic data released this week, how tariffs have been impacting the market, what we know about any trade deals, the likelihood of seeing a recession, how he’s seeing economic growth, what he’s telling his clients right now, th…
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the trade negotiations between the US and China, the debate over banning international students coming to the U.S., and the latest on the judicial rulings on tariffs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443622/5-30-25_Connell_McShane_Trump_China_tariffs_international_students_tra…
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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/7443600/5-30-25_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-30-162500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should all votes be tallied by Election Day? .cls-4{f…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director for the National Economic Council under Joe Biden – Disability advocate Mike Baker – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above…
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On today's show: – Jens Ludwig, author of the new book “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence” – María Inés Zamudio, reporter for ProPublica, along with Dana Brozost-Kelleher, investigative journalist at the Invisible Institute focused on police accountability and criminal justice issues – Deja Foxx, Democratic candida…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Deja Foxx, candidate running in the July 15 Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District (to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-…
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