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John Williams

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

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Update frequency
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Episodes
262
Years Active
2025
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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: The best time to put down grass seed

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: The best time to put down grass seed

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

Wed 06 Aug 2025
Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick: Look for a big year from Connor Bedard

Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick: Look for a big year from Connor Bedard

NHL Hall of Famer and Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick joins Jon Hansen to talk about the centennial season for your Chicago Blackhawks, the rich history of the team, why he’s excited about the future…

Wed 06 Aug 2025
David Hochberg: Mortgage rates are going in the right direction

David Hochberg: Mortgage rates are going in the right direction

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overal…

Wed 06 Aug 2025
Rick Pearson: Could Illinois redraw legislative map to counter Texas GOP?

Rick Pearson: Could Illinois redraw legislative map to counter Texas GOP?

Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about Texas lawmakers coming to Illinois (and other states) to avoid a redistricting vote…

Tue 05 Aug 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Get screened for colon cancer

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Get screened for colon cancer

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the dangers of wildfire smoke and what you need …

Tue 05 Aug 2025
Texas State Rep. Gervin-Hawkins: ‘This is about saving democracy’

Texas State Rep. Gervin-Hawkins: ‘This is about saving democracy’

Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-San Antonio), vice chair of the Texas Black Caucus, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why she and other Texas legislators chose to leave the…

Mon 04 Aug 2025
Lou Manfredini: Change air filter every month

Lou Manfredini: Change air filter every month

The great Mr. Fix-ItLou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about indoor air quality, the benefits of u…

Mon 04 Aug 2025
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MII, 8.4.25: What was the best joke of July?

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MII, 8.4.25: What was the best joke of July?

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins guest host Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes …

Mon 04 Aug 2025
What to know about Trump trade deals and tariff deadlines

What to know about Trump trade deals and tariff deadlines

Kellie MeyerWashington CorrespondentNewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about to break down the latest on President Trump’s trade deals and tariff deadlines.

Fri 01 Aug 2025
Rae Kaplan: Loan caps coming to grad and medical students

Rae Kaplan: Loan caps coming to grad and medical students

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about loan caps for medical students and graduate students, why you will see an explosion in the private loan industry, and some rec…

Fri 01 Aug 2025
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.1.25

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.1.25

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 01 Aug 2025
Chicago Park District wants to put portion of DuSable Lake Shore Drive underground

Chicago Park District wants to put portion of DuSable Lake Shore Drive underground

Mack Liederman, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about a new proposal from the Chicago Park District that would move a portion of DuSable Lake Shore Drive underground. What i…

Thu 31 Jul 2025
Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to add more nutrients to your diet

Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to add more nutrients to your diet

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why your diet is likely to be in low in nutrients (fiber, vitamin D, calcium, potassium, magnesium,…

Thu 31 Jul 2025
Best of the Midwest: Take your time at Ishnala Supper Club

Best of the Midwest: Take your time at Ishnala Supper Club

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 31 Jul 2025
Nick Offerman attributes his success to growing up in Minooka

Nick Offerman attributes his success to growing up in Minooka

The great actor, author, woodworker and citizen Nick Offerman joins John Williams to talk about his history in the town of Minooka, all the activities he took part in while in high school, the movie …

Thu 31 Jul 2025
The Mincing Rascals 7.30.25: Jesse Jackson Jr. political future, taxing the rich, legislative redistricting

The Mincing Rascals 7.30.25: Jesse Jackson Jr. political future, taxing the rich, legislative redistricting

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals beg…

Wed 30 Jul 2025
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How much should you water fresh sod?

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How much should you water fresh sod?

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 30 Jul 2025
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