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John Landecker

The John Landecker Podcast from 720 WGN

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Peter Greenberg on digital identity

Peter Greenberg on digital identity

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.

Thu 14 Aug 2025
‘Mad About You’ stars Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser join John Landecker to talk about this weekend’s Fan Expo

‘Mad About You’ stars Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser join John Landecker to talk about this weekend’s Fan Expo

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…

Thu 14 Aug 2025
How to swim in the Chicago River for a great cause

How to swim in the Chicago River for a great cause

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…

Wed 13 Aug 2025
Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls

Teresa Murray shares the latest recalls

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.

Wed 13 Aug 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Twinkies® vs Ho Hos®

The John Landecker Food Fight – Twinkies® vs Ho Hos®

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…

Tue 12 Aug 2025
Paul Lisnek on President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Paul Lisnek on President Donald Trump’s tariffs

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…

Tue 12 Aug 2025
Bill Snyder: The heat is back

Bill Snyder: The heat is back

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.

Fri 08 Aug 2025
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s escape room is back for another year

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s escape room is back for another year

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…

Fri 08 Aug 2025
Jen Jolly shares tech back to school tips

Jen Jolly shares tech back to school tips

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.

Fri 08 Aug 2025
Should the United States build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?

Should the United States build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?

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.

Thu 07 Aug 2025
Remembering song satirist Tom Lehrer

Remembering song satirist Tom Lehrer

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.

Wed 06 Aug 2025
Can diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower risks of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Right now it’s unclear

Can diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower risks of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Right now it’s unclear

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…

Tue 05 Aug 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Cherry Slurpee vs. Frozen Coke

The John Landecker Food Fight – Cherry Slurpee vs. Frozen Coke

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…

Tue 05 Aug 2025
Minooka is a place to go to escape the busyness of Chicago

Minooka is a place to go to escape the busyness of Chicago

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.

Fri 01 Aug 2025
Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve?

Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve?

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…

Fri 01 Aug 2025
‘Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ with Rod Pyle

‘Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ with Rod Pyle

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.

Fri 01 Aug 2025
The Rumore Report: Summer activities from the past

The Rumore Report: Summer activities from the past

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…

Thu 31 Jul 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Broccoli vs. green beans

The John Landecker Food Fight – Broccoli vs. green beans

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…

Tue 29 Jul 2025
Herb Weisbaum on electric vehicle tax credits

Herb Weisbaum on electric vehicle tax credits

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…

Tue 29 Jul 2025
Janelle Iaccino on the rise of fireflies in big cities

Janelle Iaccino on the rise of fireflies in big cities

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.

Tue 29 Jul 2025
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