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

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    Chicago gets a rare light show: What made the aurora so spectacular?

    Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to explain why Chicago recently saw one of the most vivid Aurora Borealis displays in decades. Michelle breaks down how solar flares and coronal mass ejections trigger auroras, why this event reached as far south as El Salvador, and why your phone can detect colors […]

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Connell McShane: The Epstein files and major news of the day

    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the latest news stories of the day including the Epstein files, immigration, and how the economy is shifting under the Trump presidency.

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.14.25

    Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Best of the Midwest: Lifeway Kefir

    The 34th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns on Saturday, November 22, filling Chicago’s iconic avenue with holiday wonder, glowing lights, and the joyful kickoff to the season. There in full celebration mode will be Lifeway Foods offering delicious samples of Lifeway Kefir during the day. At night, they’ll unveil a sparkling parade float, […]

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Two Brits, one canoe, and the heart of America

    Nat and Mikey, two schoolteachers from England, took a bold leap and a year off from their classroom to explore America the slow way… by hitchhiking, canoe, and curiosity. They landed in Denver, made their way to Montana, bought their first-ever canoe, and have been paddling down the Missouri into the Mississippi on their way […]

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    A farewell to Steve Bertrand

    In this brief but heartfelt segment, John Williams honors his friend and fellow broadcaster Steve Bertrand for his years of service and his extraordinary presence on the airwaves. Bob Kessler also joins in to share memories and pass along well wishes. This segment is a celebration of friendship, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable spark Steve has […]

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MLVIII, 11.13.25

    John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Mincing Rascals 11.12.25: Bovino leaving, Epstein emails, government shutdown

    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author the The Last Ward, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ leaving Chicago. The Rascals discuss the government’s immigration […]

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

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  • Channel
    WGN Radio
  • Creator
    wgnradio.com
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    John Williams

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