John Williams

Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism Dean Charles Whitaker joins John Williams to respond to the media reaction to an apology issued by The Daily Northwestern. He explains his position on journalism in this case, and on what’s important to students of journalism still learning the craft.

John Williams checks in with ABC News Correspondent Andy Field in Washington, who has a preview of the impeachment hearing, public tomorrow. Then, Toronto Sun Columnist Brad Hunter explains the sentiment on Don Cherry in Canada, who was fired after referring to immigrants as “you people” over the weekend. He was a Canada hockey commentator for decades. John’s Saturday  morning producer, Griffin Fillipitch, sits in with John to react to AV Club’s list of 100 best shows of the 2010s. […]

Before the Butcher Founder Danny O’Malley joins John Williams to describe what goes into making meatless meat products like his Uncut patties, and what makes them environmentally friendly. The patties are now available at Mariano’s in Western Springs, and are coming to one near you next month.

WGN Radio Producer Griffin Fillipitch is also a television and film connoisseur. He joins John Williams to give his educated take on AV Club’s list of 100 best shows of the 2010s.  

Toronto Sun Columnist Brad Hunter joins John Williams to explain the context surrounding the two words that led to the firing of Canada Hockey Commentator last weekend. And he gives us the Canadian perspective on that famous voice of hockey.

ABC News Correspondent Andy Field joins John Williams from Washington, D.C. to preview the public impeachment hearings taking place this week. Plus, Andy explains what role the Bidens could play in this investigation.

John Williams starts off the show with the results on Friday’s NewsClick question on listeners’ standing on the Real ID. Then, Honor Flight Chicago Director Doug Meffley joins John to explain what inspired him to fly veterans for free to Washington, D.C. veterans memorials. Chicago Tribune Reporter Christy Gutowski provides John with part two of her investigation on the family of AJ Freund. And Salvation Army Freedom Center Administrator Major Nancy Powers talks about the life-changing impact the Freedom Center […]

Major Nancy Powers of the Salvation Army joins John Williams to share the objective of the Freedom Center in West Humboldt Park. Here are some of the important programs Major Powers runs that comprise the center, and one warm way she garners visits by the needy.

Chicago Tribune Reporter Christy Gutowski joins John Williams to share the second part of her investigation of the family of AJ Freund. Christy’s story continued in the Sunday Tribune, and part one is explained here with John.

Honor Flight Chicago Director Doug Meffley joins John Williams to talk about what inspired him to fly veterans to  Washington, D.C. veterans memorials. He tells John which veterans rode with him over the weekend.

John Williams wants to add another spin to the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy at the release today of John Legend’s version, featuring Kelly Clarkson. He spends some time debating the lyrics and analyzing them with you. Then, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Marlen Garcia joins John to explain why she thinks the Illinois Appellate Court made the wrong decision ruling in favor of the Chicago Public Schools athletics runners to let them compete in sectionals. That debate is a result of […]

WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell and Sports Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich join John Williams to give a prediction and preview of how the anticipated Alabama-LSU game will go this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Marlen Garcia joins John Williams to explain why she believes the Illinois Appellate Court ruling in the case between the Illinois High School Association and Chicago Public Schools athletics was the wrong call. Marlen thinks the students should not be able to participate in current meets if they didn’t compete previously as a result of the Chicago teachers strike.  

John Williams begins today by asking you if you’re any less likely to use a ride share service if a single user tax is implemented. You call in with your experiences and opinions. Then, John wants your opinion on the millennial generation. That’s after the come-back phrase “ok, boomer” went viral, in response to a baby boomer’s tirade on the millennial and generation Z person. Finally, John asks Secretary of State Jesse White’s press secretary into the studio to explain […]

Secretary of State Jesse White’s Press Secretary Dave Druker joins John Williams to explain the Real ID and what it will be mandatory for, come October, 2020. Listeners text and call with many, many questions, and many observations.