John Williams

Today on the show, John talks to Patrick Frank, marketing director at Logitech, about their new product that hopes to eliminate texting while driving. The Mincing Rascals discuss the attack in Orlando and other stories from the week.  Then Robert Viagas, managing editor at PlayBill.com, explains how robot ticket buyers drive up prices, as they likely will when “Hamilton” tickets go on sale in Chicago next week.

This week on the show, John plays audio of President Obama on “The Tonight Show” and Billy Crystal at Muhammad Ali’s funeral. Then he’s joined by the Mincing Rascals to discuss Illinois politics and the Stanford rape case. Later, he speaks with Caroline Lowe, producer of the ESPN documentary “OJ: Made In America.” Plus the weekly VibeScore segment!

Today on the show, John remembers Muhammad Ali, discusses politics with the Mincing Rascals, and talks to Time Out restaurants and bars editor Elizabeth Atkinson about the best outdoor dining in Chicago.

Today on the show, John talks to Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones about the “Hamilton” ticket controversy that has begun in anticipation of its move to Chicago this fall. Later, Pete Pistone gets him ready for the Indy 500 this weekend. Plus, another edition of the Mincing Rascals. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2765729/2765729_2016-05-28-172129.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3759.mp3  

John begins this week’s show trying to break down Kanye West’s recent conversation/monologue with Ellen DeGeneres. Then he’s joined again by the Mincing Rascals to talk politics. Later, a talk with Thomas Jefferson and thoughts on a frozen custard shop in Milwaukee that wants to ban non-English speakers. Plus the weekly VibeScore segment! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2759717/2759717_2016-05-21-174617.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3759.mp3

Today on the show, John talks about Donald Trump, his former spokesman “John Miller,” and whether or not he should release his tax statements. The Mincing Rascals join him for part of that conversation. He also gives his take on the Tribune’s recent profile of Jason van Dyke’s wife. Later, he talks with old friend Thomas Jefferson. Plus, the weekly VibeScore segment! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2753699/2753699_2016-05-14-174439.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3759.mp3

John Williams is back after a few weeks off! He’s got some stories to tell about his trip to Paris with WGN listeners, a conversation with the Mincing Rascals, and some thoughts on the Kentucky Derby. Then, he talks to John Maloof about his struggle to obtain the rights to the photographs of Vivian Maier. All that and more! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2747108/2747108_2016-05-07-181908.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3759.mp3

On this week’s show, John talks about National Record Store Day, Amy Schumer’s Chicago accent, and a new documentary. He’s joined by the Mincing Rascals to talk about Dennis Hastert’s sentencing. Jeff Passan, author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” joins John to talk about how Tommy John surgery has changed the game of baseball. (He also recommends people visit PitchSmart.org.) All that, plus the weekly VibeScore segment!

John Williams and his wife Brenda are leading a tour down the Danube in the fall.  145 WGN Radio listeners are set to go; there is room for 15 more.  Here’s a sample of what you could be doing, in a special conversation John had with Susan Kelly, owner of Kelly Cruises.

John begins this week’s show by eulogizing the late great Merle Haggard. Then he checks in with the Mincing Rascals to discuss the week in politics. Mark Carman breaks down Kyle Schwarber’s torn ACL and what it means for the rest of the Cubs season. Plus, the weekly VibeScore segment!

This week on the show, John talks to Geoffrey Chaiken, co-founder of Blink Health, a company that is changing the way people find and buy medication. Then he speaks with Dawn Rhodes of the Chicago Tribune about why some Illinois parents are not interested in Illinois colleges for their kids. He also takes some time to remember the late great Patty Duke, and visits with his good friend Thomas Jefferson.

John begins the show by discussing the wild week between Trump and  Cruz on the campaign trail. Mark Bazer, host of the Interview Show, pops in for a quick preview of his upcoming show. Jane Kirtley is back on the show to break down the Hulk Hogan v. Gawker verdict. Plus, the Mincing Rascals are at it again, and the weekly VibeScore segment!

John Williams joined Steve and the crew to give us a checkup on how our near by neighbors, up in Minnesota are doing. They also talked about the saddening injury of the Chicago Cougars Co-Captain, Matt Olson and the Blackhawks/Wild auction to benefit the injured Junior League defense man.  

John Williams kicks off this week’s show with some thoughts on March Madness, complete with an instant-classic post game sound bite from Baylor’s Taurean Prince; we also hear from Sam Holtz, winner of ESPN’s 2015 bracket contest, who was unable to claim his jackpot due to his age.  The Mincing Rascals weigh in on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland; author Scott Ellsworth unearths the long-buried story of a collegiate basketball game between an all-black and all-white squad in […]

Today on the John Williams Show, John discusses last night’s canceled Trump rally with Rick Pearson and Gayatri Sanku, a protester and UIC grad student who was there. Then his Mincing Rascals discuss, among other things, President Obama’s decision to weigh in on a local race. Sonia Saraiya from Salon is back to talk about the fourth season of “House of Cards” and how the Underwoods compare to the Clintons. Plus, the weekly VibeScore segment!