John Williams

Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss gives a MasterClass on everyday negotiations, like those with your teenagers or a service provider. Chris says lying is one of the key behaviors to avoid when negotiating, and describes the importance of “How?”

Chicago Tribune Travel Editor Lori Rackl joins John Williams to talk about the top attractions in Chicago according to her, in comparison to those according to TripAdvisor. The travel site ranked the SkyDeck at Willis Tower 9th in the whole United States.

With the help of WGN Radio’s generous sponsors, amazing listeners and staff, John Williams reached and surpassed his virtual red kettle goal of $35,000. But you can still donate to help the fight for good.

Rex Huppke Columnist for the Chicago Tribune joins John to explain what inspired him to pioneer the Insult-a-Columnist food drive fundraiser for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.  

Former Congressman of the 18th District Ray LaHood recalls the moment he presided over the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. The Congressman talks describes events that led up to the impeachment, and what he thinks will happen tonight.

John Williams has the latest on the story involving Zola, a wedding planner whose advertising featured a gay couple, and the Hallmark channel. Listeners weigh in with more of their thoughts on that. Then, The Blank Box is a deterrent for porch pirates. Its creator, Jaireme Barrow joins John Williams to explain how it works, technically and legally. Then, listeners give John all their zany methods for fending off doorstep thieves. John gives you a few of his favorite Christmas […]

Chicago Tribune Reporter Lisa Donovan and The Daily Line Editor Heather Cherone join John Williams to explain some of the trouble out of City Hall. That is, Mayor Lightfoot’s firing of Law Department Spokesman Bill McCaffrey, and the latest turn of events in the Jussie Smollett case.

The Blank Box Creator Jaireme Barrow joins John Williams to explain how the device repels porch pirates. Then, listeners share their ingenious homemade methods.

John Williams laments the Bears’ loss to the Packers over the weekend. Then, Zola Chief Marketing Officer Mike Chi joins John to talk about the wedding planner’s negotiation with the Hallmark channel. That’s after conservative groups caused the cable TV channel to remove its ads highlighting gay couples, and then reinstated them. John revisits the topic of bringing dogs to local establishments and listeners call in with more of their thoughts on that. They also weigh in on John’s inquiry […]

Salvation Army Fatherhood in Action Program Manager Derrick White joins John Williams talk about how the organization helps parents do one of their most important jobs. And as a graduate of the program, Richard Lowe explains how it helped him move forward from incarceration, and focus on his relationship with his kids.

Today, John tests the knowledge of one Anthony from La Grange. Questions are below. See how you do in comparison to Anthony when John tests his knowledge of Chicago native actors. 1. Tall, talented and currently in a supporting role in “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel,” she was raised in Dolton, attended Illinois State and was on Steve Cochran’s show last week. 2. Another tall, talented comic who is also musical, he was born in Chicago, raised on the South Side […]

Chicago Tribune Transportation Reporter Mary Wisniewski joins John Williams to explain the Hyperloop system, which would transport passengers a distance of Chicago to Cleveland in 32 minutes. Mary lists some of the kinks the Hyperloop company still has yet to work out, talks about its economic potential and when it could run.

Zola Chief Marketing Officer Mike Chi joins John Williams to describe communications after Hallmark’s parent company removed Zola’s ad featuring a gay couple in response to a conservative group’s complaint, then reinstated it.  

John Williams invites travel expert Peter Greenberg to talk about holiday flights and travel shopping habits across the world. Then, John wants to know if the quality of the Canada Goose coat matches its hefty price tag. Gentleman’s Gazette Founder Sven Raphael Schneider did the research and explains. John wants to know if you think Michael Vick deserves to be honorary Pro Bowl captain as part of a comeback. Listeners have a lot of thoughts on that. PapaNicholas Coffee Marketing […]

“The Interview Show with Mark Bazer” Host Mark joins John Williams to talk about what he has coming up on his show, and about talking to Jeff Tweedy last week.