Episodes

  • What the John Williams Show is reading right now

    What the John Williams Show is reading right now
    Apr 4 2025
    Sara Tieman is not only an ace Promotions & PR Manager for WGN Radio, but she is also a voracious reader who stops by every now and again to tell John about some of the best books she’s reading. Sara, John, Steve Alexander, and Bob Kessler discuss their favorite books of the first quarter of 2025.
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  • Why Van Morrison dislikes his hit ‘Brown-Eyed Girl’

    Why Van Morrison dislikes his hit ‘Brown-Eyed Girl’
    Apr 4 2025
    Scott G. Shea, leading music historian and author of the best-selling book “All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas and Papas Came Together and Broke Apart,” joins John Williams to talk about the complicated relationship Van Morrison had with his hit song “Brown-Eyed Girl.”
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  • Coach Chris Collins is staying at Northwestern: ‘I’m excited to get to work and see what we can do’

    Coach Chris Collins is staying at Northwestern: ‘I’m excited to get to work and see what we can do’
    Apr 4 2025
    Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about reaching an agreement to remain the head coach through 2030. Coach says he is excited to build something special in Evanston and keep pushing the program forward. Who is coach rooting for in this weekend’s Final Four (You probably know)?
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  • Connell McShane: Trump is really committed to trade policy

    Connell McShane: Trump is really committed to trade policy
    Apr 4 2025
    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s tariff announcement earlier this week and how the market and economy is reacting.
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.4.25

    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.4.25
    Apr 4 2025
    Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
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  • Economics professor Michael Miller: Tariffs overall are negative on an economy and on the people

    Economics professor Michael Miller: Tariffs overall are negative on an economy and on the people
    Apr 3 2025
    Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s tariff proposal that he announced yesterday. Does Michael believe these tariffs will help or hurt the economy?
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  • Dawn Jackson Blatner: What to know about seed oils and beef tallow

    Dawn Jackson Blatner: What to know about seed oils and beef tallow
    Apr 3 2025
    Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of a balanced diet, why she sometimes likes a ‘no lettuce’ salad, her thoughts on chia seeds, and what you should know about seed oils and beef tallow. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.
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  • Best of the Midwest: Illinois Railway Museum

    Best of the Midwest: Illinois Railway Museum
    Apr 3 2025
    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, John is joined by Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway […]
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