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The John Williams Uncut podcast from News/Talk 720 WGN, The Voice of Chicago.

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262
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2025
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Will Mike Madigan sentence change anything in Illinois politics?

Will Mike Madigan sentence change anything in Illinois politics?

Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, and author of the book, ‘The House that Madigan Built,’ joins John Williams to talk about former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike …

Mon 16 Jun 2025
Lou Manfredini: How to easily add a toilet to your basement

Lou Manfredini: How to easily add a toilet to your basement

The great Mr. Fix-ItLou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says how adding a macerating toilet to your basement can add convenience and …

Mon 16 Jun 2025
Austin Berg: Mike Madigan was the last real machine boss in American history

Austin Berg: Mike Madigan was the last real machine boss in American history

Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and Vice President of Marketing, Illinois Policy Institute, joins John Williams to talk about former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan …

Fri 13 Jun 2025
What to know about Israel’s attack on Iran

What to know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins John Williams to discuss Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. What is the role the U.S. played in …

Fri 13 Jun 2025
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.13.25

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.13.25

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Fri 13 Jun 2025
Dawn Jackson Blatner: What are flavan-3-ols and can they reduce your risk of dying?

Dawn Jackson Blatner: What are flavan-3-ols and can they reduce your risk of dying?

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how long you can keep items in your refrigerator, a new study that shows that eating more flavan-3-…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Best of the Midwest: The heart of Amish country in Shipshewana!

Best of the Midwest: The heart of Amish country in Shipshewana!

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 re…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune SentinelBrandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off th…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
New Illinois sportsbook tax will put bettors on their heels

New Illinois sportsbook tax will put bettors on their heels

Patrick Evans, Lead Writer for the Legal Sports Report, joins John Williams to talk about FanDuel adding a 50-cent surcharge on Illinois bets to offset state taxes. Patrick explains what this all mea…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Did ABC news correspondent Terry Moran deserve to be let go for inflammatory social media post?

Did ABC news correspondent Terry Moran deserve to be let go for inflammatory social media post?

Jane Kirtley, Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, joins John Williams to talk about ABC News firing correspondent Terry Moran after he criticized Stephen Miller an…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Do not water your lawn at night

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Do not water your lawn at night

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your la…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
See an 85,000-year-old cave bear skeleton at Abt Electronics

See an 85,000-year-old cave bear skeleton at Abt Electronics

Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, joins John to talk about some gift ideas for Father’s Day. Also, Carl tells John about Abt’s newest attraction: The Bear, a remarkably …

Tue 10 Jun 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin on RFK Jr. removing vaccine experts: ‘Our public health is at stake’

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin on RFK Jr. removing vaccine experts: ‘Our public health is at stake’

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Sly Stone dying after a prolonged battle with COPD, if he’s concerned about …

Tue 10 Jun 2025
Eric Zorn: Illinois should pass medical aid in dying bill

Eric Zorn: Illinois should pass medical aid in dying bill

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration wanting to give $1000 to every newborn, his thoughts on Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and…

Tue 10 Jun 2025
Lou Manfredini: How to repair cracks in walkways

Lou Manfredini: How to repair cracks in walkways

The great Mr. Fix-ItLou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says it’s time to repair cracks in your walkways and to seal your asphalt dri…

Mon 09 Jun 2025
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