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Dane Neal on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball
The Legal Face-off Podcast from WGN Plus
Legendary Chicago journalist Walter Jacobson offers his Perspective on local politics, news and more in this podcast on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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.
John Williams and journalists from WGN Radio other Chicago media outlets discuss news of the week on The Mincing Rascals podcast from WGN Plus
Steve Dale knows more than just pets. Find out on Steve Dale's Other World on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago
Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic on WGN Plus
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"
Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Steve King and Johnnie Putman on 720 WGN Radio in Chicago.
The CornerStore with Kevin Coval and Tara Mahadevan on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Single, Married, Divorced on WGN Plus
Market Overdrive from WGN Plus is one of the nation’s premier real estate talk-shows, reaching hundreds of thousands of consumers and industry professionals across the United States.
No Coast Cinema with Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast
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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast
Binny's Beverage Depot
Binny's Beverage Depot is the Midwest's largest wine, spirits and beer superstore. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.
Mollie and Pete Save Christmas with Mollie Green and Pete Zimmerman on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The Big Payoff with Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin
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The Big Payoff with Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin
The Big Payoff
The Big Payoff offers career advice, served straight up with a twist. Hosts Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin are long time business partners who have launched and sold six companies together and are STILL best friends. Each episode gives you the duo’s unique point of view and hard hitting advice on topics that will change your career and your life. So get a tumbler of vodka, a cup of coffee, or juice cleanse and let's get started. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Celebrity Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano - Audio Podcast
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The Celebrity Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano - Audio Podcast
Elysabeth Alfano
Host Elysabeth Alfano dishes and drinks with celebs on The Celebrity Dinner Party. What funny stories and inspirational insights do celebs and influencers have to share from their road to success? Over food and drink the unscripted conversation flow, as Alfano sits down with some of the most prominent chefs, actors, directors, musicians, comedians, politicians and sports figures to find out! Live streaming and filmed in front of an audience and viwers that shares in the food and conversation ...
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WGN Plus | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
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Kreis and Donley on LGBTQ, Civil Rights and the SCOTUS Leak, Reilly on Chicago Casino Plan, and much more
University of Pittsburgh Law School Assistant Professor of Law Greer Donley discusses the future of civil liberties and other consequences if Roe is repealed. Georgia State University College of Law Assistant Professor of Law Anthony Michael Kreis joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the future of LGBTQ rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Chicago 42nd …
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/20/2022): This week, John Kass and Jeff Carlin discuss comments of Chicago 911 dispatcher Keith Thornton, Jr. who has seen first hand the surging violence plaguing the city and what happens when the Furies sink the claws into justice system. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/39…
Cue the Meatballs theme song…are you ready for the summer? It’s a Roger episode, specifically summer beers. And while it’s still spring, we record this episode when it’s swelteringly hot. Seasonality means almost nothing in beer now, which means we have summer beers already (and we’ll have Oktoberfest beers in July). Summer beers should be-as a gue…
Ken Griffin continues to drop money into the campaign kitty of GOP gubernatorial candidate and current Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Walter Jacobson wonders why Irvin, after only 2 press conferences in 5 months, continues to keep quiet on Roe v. Wade. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3967918/3967918_2022-05-18-215318.128.mp3 More from Walter Jacob…
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long to discuss his incredibly timely book: “The House that Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois’ Velvet Hammer.” In this book, Long does not write the biography of Mike Madigan; far from it. He presents a series of stories and e…
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The Mincing Rascals
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The Mincing Rascals 5.18.22: Mayor Lightfoot’s curfew, Irvin v. Bailey, and racist attack in Buffalo
The Mincing Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals break down a variety of stories including Mayor Lightfoot’s wish to impose a curfew in …
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Legal Face-off
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Kreis and Donley on LGBTQ, Civil Rights and the SCOTUS Leak, Reilly on Chicago Casino Plan, and much more
University of Pittsburgh Law School Assistant Professor of Law Greer Donley discusses the future of civil liberties and other consequences if Roe is repealed. Georgia State University College of Law Assistant Professor of Law Anthony Michael Kreis joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the future of LGBTQ rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Chicago 42nd …
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"
Kelly connects with leadership expert Stephen M.R. Covey to talk about his new book ‘Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3965177/3965177_2022-05-10-202317.64kmono.mp3 “Innovation is a team sport.” “Everyone thinks everyone else is the problem.” “Life is about contribution, not accu…
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
This podcast goes behind the curtain of the powerful musical Spring Awakening now playing at the Porchlight Music Theatre. Joining in are the leads of the show: Maya Hlava (who plays Wendla) and Jack DeCesare (who plays Melchior) along with Director/Choreographer Brenda Didier. Although written over 100 years ago, the message of the challenges faci…
Steve Dale talks with former WGN news anchor Lyle Dean about some of the history of WGN and how Lyle was able to be a part of some of the key moments over the years. Lyle worked at WGN for almost 25 years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3966724/3966724_2022-05-15-200924.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
Steve Dale welcomes Wendy Snyder back to WGN Radio. They discuss their time at the station together and talk with listeners on the phone and answer their text messages. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3966729/3966729_2022-05-15-214029.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
Steve Dale talks with Spike O’Dell about his time at WGN Radio. Spike touches on the topic of how to talk with listeners instead of at them. Spike was on WGN Radio for 22 years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3966728/3966728_2022-05-15-213628.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
Steve Dale talks with former WGN Radio News Director Tom Petersen about stories from the past, how they brought niche programming into the business, being a part of the listeners families with the radio, and remembering the late Bob Collins. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3966727/3966727_2022-05-15-203927.64kmono.mp3…
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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic
In this 312th episode of ‘Elton Jim’ Turano’s ‘CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,’ Jim Turano explains how his garage door seems to have a mind of its own. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3966473/3966473_2022-05-13-201813.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
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Dane Neal
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Blues Hog and Gateway Drums win “Memphis in May” World Championship and the hardware wars for backyard BBQ supremacy
Acclaimed Pitmaster Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal of WGN Radio after recent victories at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas and just before the Grand Championship WIN at Memphis in May. Tim shares the success of his hot and fast cooking style and the Gateway Drum Smokers he designed and patented. Hear as Tim talks about going head to head against…
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The Chicago Way
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/14/2022): This week, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of “The War on Cops,” Heather Mac Donald to discuss the impact of Supreme Court protests, police policing in the modern age, and how Chicago can counter the recent surge in violence. Check out…
Joining us all the way from Down Under are Stu and Cam, co-founders of Australian gin distillery Four Pillars. After working in the Australian wine industry for about twenty years they decided that they could make a bigger impact in spirits. They landed on gin because they were drinking a lot of gin. Drink along at home with the following gins: Fou…
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
This podcast takes you behind the curtain with the stars of Fiddler on the Roof playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from May 17 – 22nd. Meet the actors who play Tevye (Yehezkel Lazarov) and Golda (Matie Uzal) who discuss the lasting impact of this long running show. What makes Fiddler on the Roof so special? You can watch the interview via its Z…
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
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To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Chicago with Richard Thomas and the original Scout, May 17-29th at Nederlander Theatre
This podcast takes you behind the curtain with the star of To Kill a Mockingbird, Richard Thomas (yes, John-Boy from the Waltons…he’s all grown up now!). Playing the role of Atticus Finch, the cast also includes the actor who played Scout as a child, Mary Badham. Richard discusses the power of Mockingbird in today’s world and taking on the iconic r…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot doesn’t believe in erasing history, and Walter Jacobson has a better late than never cheer for her while she is in favor of returning the Christopher Columbus monument to Arrigo Park in Chicago. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3965509/3965509_2022-05-11-173109.128.mp3 More from Walter Jacobson…
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with the authors of a new book called “Chicago’s Motor Row.” John Hogan and John Maxon discuss this period in Chicago history that may be new to many listeners south on Michigan Avenue and also on nearby streets in the early 1900’s. In this book, which is part of the Images of America series, we learn that Ch…
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The Mincing Rascals
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The Mincing Rascals 5.11.22: President Biden visit, new ward map, and Richard Irvin leads the GOP race for governor
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Heather Cherone of WTTW, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals chat about people protesting outside of the private homes of Supreme Court justices, the race for Illinois governor and candidate Richard Irvin …
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"
Kelly mixes things up with George Mason University professor to talk about his new book ‘The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent & Defy Effectively.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3963864/3963864_2022-05-06-010704.64kmono.mp3 “Lone rebels don’t get very far on their own.” “Practice deliberate humility.” “Spark curiosity as opposed to fear.”…
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Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic
In this 311th episode of ‘Elton Jim’ Turano’s ‘CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,’ Jim Turano is disappointed that his favorite light bulbs will be phased out and Dolly Parton flip-flopped. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3963865/3963865_2022-05-06-014005.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/08/2022): John Kass and Jeff Carlin look at the week’s news including Supreme Court protests & boneheaded tweets from public officials, and wonder if Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s touted ‘Summer of Joy’ includes a soundtrack of gunfire… Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/396447…
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Steve Dale's Other World
Steve Dale speaks with Actor and Writer Jimmy Ferraro, about how he got his start on Broadway starring in Fiddler on the Roof; the dinner and interactive musical murder mystery that he created, MY BIG FAT ITALIAN WEDDING MURDER, and more. For tickets and to learn more about the production, visit www.buytix.net https://serve.castfire.com/audio/39644…
Steve Dale is joined by Elizabeth French, mother of late CPD officer Ella French, as she shares stories about her daughter and her love for animals. Steve Dale introduced Elizabeth to Tracy Elliot, President of the Anti Cruelty Society, and as a result Tracy shares that the 28th Annual BARK Walk and Dog Party will be in honor of Ella. Additionally,…
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Steve Dale's Other World
Steve Dale speaks with Renata Block, Dermatology Physicians Assistant and President of the Society of Dermatology Physicians Assistants, about Melanoma Awareness Month. Renata explains what Melanoma is, talks about some of the contributing factors that are causing a rise in cases, and shares tips on how to safely enjoy the sun. https://serve.castfi…
Steve Dale speaks with Film Director Lucia Mauro about ovarian cancer symptom awareness. As a three time ovarian cancer survivor, Lucia shares details about her battle and talks about the “numbness” she felt when hearing the diagnosis, the inner fight that ignited to beat cancer, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3964443/3964443_2022-05-08…
Linda Villafane, Area Public Relations Dir for Loews Hotels Area Director for Loews Public Relations, Linda Villafane joins Dane Neal in Miami on WGN Radio. Hear as Linda shares the excitement of hosting the Formula 1 teams, sponsors and fans in this inaugural race weekend in Miami. Listen as Linda fills us in on Loews as a home base for iconic eve…
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Legal Face-off
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Allred on Roe, Polsky on DeSantis v Disney, Hall on drunk driving, & Leonard on breaking the internet with divorce Tik Tok
Gloria Allred discusses the SCOTUS leak, her representation of the original Roe plaintiff and the future of choice. Tennessee State Representative Mark Hall discusses requiring drunk drivers to pay support towards victims’ children. Florida Senator Tina Polsky weighs in on the state’s attempt to strip Disney of its self-government status. Leonard F…
Join Rich Lenkov, Andrew DeVooght, Professor Marc Falkoff, Ashley Alvarez and Professor Carolyn Shapiro as they discuss the Supreme Court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3964388/3964388_2022-05-07-210728.128.mp3 More Roe v. Wade coverageBy WGN Plus
Mike Parra, CEO for DHL, joins Dane Neal live from Miami Beach on WGN Radio. Hear as Mike shares the incredible sold out excitement for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix and the partnership that has brought Formula 1 to cities around the world and to its passionate fans for nearly 40 years. Listen as Mike fills us in on staying the course with the comm…
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Dane Neal
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Romain Grosjean gives Miami Grand Prix preview for Formula 1 and excitement for his first Indy 500
Former Formula 1 driver and IndyCar star Romain Grosjean joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Romain shares his passion for racing and excitement for fans as they get ready for the highly anticipated and immediately sold-out Miami Grand Prix. Romain talks about the current popularity of racing and his transition to IndyCar after 10 years in Formul…
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Dane Neal
Formula 1 Senior Logistics Coordinator Christian Pollhammer and Paul Fowler, Vice President Global Motorsports for DHL, join Dane Neal live from the track before the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for Formula 1. Hear as Paul and Christian share the challenges of bringing the global sport and all the moving parts together race after race in the face of …
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Dane Neal
Jonathan Consante of Park Tavern in Rosemont joins Dane Neal to talk tequilas and special celebrations coming up. Hear as Jonathan shares his team’s commitment to great food at Park Tavern and drink specials featuring El Bandido Yankee Tequila as well as music, merchandise giveaways and more set for the holiday weekend. Listen as Jonathan fills us …
Jason Lede (LAY-DEE) grew up around wine. Living in Canada, his father Cliff was a Bordeaux collector. Eventually Cliff’s collecting turned into opening a winery in Napa. Soon Jason was visiting the winery during summer breaks, then he was taking semesters off school to work the harvest. At that point, he was fully in on working in wine and that le…
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Dane Neal
El Bandido Yankee co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins WGN’s Dane Neal on Cinco de Mayo. Hear as Jim Bob shares the excitement of the holiday as people celebrate this week in cities from Los Angeles to Miami and everywhere in between, toasting with El Bandido Yankee Tequila in every location. Listen as Jim Bob talks about the ways fans are enjoying the …
Nick Moretti from the award winning bar, restaurant and concert venue Chop Shop joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Nick shares the many ways Chop Shop fans enjoy it there with great food, signature drinks, top music performances and even their own butcher shop, making it a place to go all summer. Listen as Nick fills us on the Cinco de Mayo cele…
Hear ye, hear ye! Walter Jacobson believes the Chicago City Council is beginning to understand and is ready to help by providing families with financial and emotional support with a new ordinance aimed at suicides among the city’s first responders. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3950563/3950563_2022-05-04-224903.128.mp3…
Already a food TV veteran, young Molly Leighninger is making new fans and great dishes each week on this season’s MasterChef Jr. Hear as she joins Dane Neal of WGN Radio to share her journey in food and the excitement and challenges of this tough culinary competition with judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Daphne Oz. Molly shares her hopes for…
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The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Brandon Pope from WCIU, and Rachel Hinton from the Better Government Association. The Rascals discuss the leaked Supreme Court draft that shows the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, how the candidates running for Illinois governor hav…
Kelly welcomes the always insightful Marcus Buckingham back to the podcast to talk his new book, “Love and Work,” which is a kind of manifesto to center love inside the work we do and in the workplace in general. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3948235/3948235_2022-04-27-201235.64kmono.mp3 “Work is for Love…Love is for work.” “Trust is just everyt…
In this 310th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano “sees the light” with a little help from a medical procedure. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3948482/3948482_2022-04-28-145922.64kmono.mp3By WGN Plus
Steve Dale speaks with Pat Hayes, Site Steward at the Dewey Helmick and Illinois Nature Preserves. Pat talks invasive species in trees and plants, which is something that brings harm to the landscape, and she also explains the importance of monitoring these plants. To learn more about invasive plants, visit www.invasive.org https://serve.castfire.c…
