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John Williams
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The John Williams Full Show Podcast
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXI, 6.9.26
YesterdayTap to summarizeJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8440805/6-9-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-09-163305.128.mp3
Transcribe →Lou Manfredini: How humidity can impact your smoke detector
2d agoTap to summarizeThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that a rise in humidity can cause smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to go off. What should you know if this happens to you. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8438318/6-8-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_rise_in_humidity_can_impact_smoke_and_carbon_monoxide_detectors_2026-06-08-164018.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini Lou on the Lake: Live from Lake Geneva and Photos 06-06-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} HouseSmarts Radio with Wendy filling in for Lou | 05.30.26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Mold dots, smoke alarms, and more! <span aria-hidden="true" class="article-...
Transcribe →John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXX, 6.8.26
2d agoTap to summarizeJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8438183/6-8-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-08-164523.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams John Williams Speed Jokes 6-9-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: How humidity can impact your smoke detector .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class="article-list__article" data-article-id="3065412" data-context="link_group" data-index="3" data-collection="article-list3" data-anvato-params="{"pauseOnTabInactive&...
Transcribe →The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 3
3d agoTap to summarizeHistorian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8438714/6-8-26_10_American_Commandments_Clay_Jenkinson_Bill_of_Rights_America_250_Celebration_2026-06-08-192614.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Spirit of America Remembering the first Woodstock Festival .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Spirit of America: ‘Pop’ culture at its finest .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list4" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__article-thumb" data-current-image-context="["16:9","(max-width: ...
Transcribe →Sports business expert Marc Ganis: As things stand today, the Bears going to Indiana is a done deal
5d agoTap to summarizeMarc Ganis, sports business expert and President and Co-Founder of Sportscorp Ltd., joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Bears announcing they are likely moving ahead with plans to build a new stadium in Indiana. Marc tells John that he puts the blame on Mayor Johnson, Speaker Welch, and even Stacy Davis Gates. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435043/6-5-26_Marc_Ganis_sports_business_expert_on_Bears_stadium_team_moving_to_Hammond_Indiana_2026-06-05-193143.128.mp3 More Coverage Chicago Bears Indiana Gov. addresses Bears move to Hammond .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are you convinced the Bears want to move to Hammond? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Touchdown Arlington hopeful Bears won’t move to IN .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Looking at the economics of the Bears’ move .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class...
Transcribe →Connell McShane: What is the status of the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund?
5d agoTap to summarizeConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate passing a new bill that provides $70 billion for immigration enforcement, what we know about the status of Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ and the latest on the ’60 Minutes’ saga. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435034/6-5-26_Connell_McShane_immigration_bill_anti_weaponization_fund_60_minutes_saga_2026-06-05-195334.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams John Williams Speed Jokes 6-9-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: How humidity can impact your smoke detector .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class="article-list__art...
Transcribe →John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.5.26
5d agoTap to summarizeEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435028/6-5-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-05-190428.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams John Williams Speed Jokes 6-9-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: How humidity can impact your smoke detector .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class="article-list__article" data-article-id="3065412" data-context="link_group" data-index="3" data-collection="arti...
Transcribe →Mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza talks teen takeovers, Bears stadium, SAFE-T Act, more
6d agoTap to summarizeIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins John Williams to talk about why she wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. Comptroller Mendoza tells John why she decided to get into this race, the major issues that she thinks that need to be addressed including the importance of growing the economic base of the city, how she plans to handle teen takeovers, what she would do to keep the Bears in Chicago, if she believes Chicago should be a sanctuary city, and why she wants to amend the SAFE-T Act. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432483/6-4-26_Susana_Mendoza_Chicago_mayor_economy_teen_takeovers_sanctuary_city_SAFE-T_Act_2026-06-04-181223.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams John Williams Speed Jokes 6-9-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: How humidity can impact your smoke detector <span class="article-list__article-me...
Transcribe →Best of the Midwest: Listen to the music in Tinley Park
6d agoTap to summarizeIt’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we make a short trip out to the southwest suburbs and visit with Donna Framke, Marketing Director, Village of Tinley Park, and Hannah Gacek, Community Engagement Specialist, Village of Tinley Park! Donna and Hannah tell John where Tinley Park is located, why the town is known for music, some big name artists coming through this summer, the great events they have planned coming up, and the best places to stay when you make the trip! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432627/6-4-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_Tinley_Park_Credit_Union_1_Amphitheatre_Harmony_Square_Music_of_summer_2026-06-04-193627.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams John Williams Speed Jokes 6-9-26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: How humidity can impact your smoke detector ...
Transcribe →Dawn Jackson Blatner: Simple healthy snacks
6d agoTap to summarizeAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best simple (and healthy) snacks, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432449/6-4-26_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_the_best_simple_snacks_food_and_nutrition_questions_2026-06-04-175349.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner Dawn Jackson Blatner: Simple healthy snacks .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Best foods for healthier blood pressure .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Memorial Day grilling upgrades .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: How to properly wash fruits and vegetables .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_grou...
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