The John Landecker Podcast from 720 WGN
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about what digital identity is and the role it could have for traveling in the future.
Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, stars of the ’90s sitcom Mad About You (and its recent reboot), join John Landecker to reminisce about the show and talk about Helen and Paul’s upcoming appearances this w…
Doug McConnell, world-class open-water swimmer and founder of A Long Swim, alongside John Quail, Director of Policy and Conservation at Friends of the Chicago River, join John Landecker to talk about…
Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about recalls from DermaRite Industries, Ford Motors, and more.
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Twinkies®. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Ho Hos®. Check out Da…
Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain what the tariffs President Donald Trump put on other countries are and who pays them. Then Paul discusses President Trump’s dec…
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how many 90-degree days we have had this year. Then Bill provides an update on the Canadian wildfire situation.
Kate Higbee, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Senior Director of Brand Engagement and Events, joins John Landecker to talk about MSI’s new escape room coming this month and the theme for this…
Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about tech tips for kids as they go back to school and how to manage screen time.
Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss NASA saying that the United States should build a nuclear reactor on the moon.
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Lehrer.
Dr. Ian Grant, a behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Landecker to talk about whether diabetes drugs like Ozempic can lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disea…
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Cherry Slurpee. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Frozen Coke. Che…
Jack Guldenbecker, Community Development Officer, Village of Minooka, joins John Landecker to discuss Minooka’s great dining options for a night out and their strong community.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lol…
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what people used to do in Chicago during summer back in the day. Then Kori shares other stories fr…
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of green beans. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes broccoli. Check out D…
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you need know to about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits before they go away on September 3…
Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the recent rise of fireflies in big cities.