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

16h ago

Dr. Michael Bauer: Check for ticks extra diligently this season

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, gives updates on the cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak, shares what Legionnaires disease is and details its rapid growth in number of cases, discusses why tick season might be the worst it has been in the US, and more.
17h ago

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXC, 7.14.26

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
20h ago

Eric Zorn: Thoughts on the sexual abuse accusations against Rev. Michael Pfleger

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sexual abuse accusations against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death this past weekend, the House voting on making daylight saving time permanent, and more.
20h ago

Attorney Michael Peregrine on the Richard Speck murders | ‘The line between normality and evil is uncomfortably thin’

Michael Peregrine, Retired Law Firm Corporate Governance Attorney and Chicago Tribune columnist, joins John Williams to talk about his latest column in the Tribune about Richard Speck on the murder anniversary.
1d ago

Lou Manfredini: Tackle moss, mildew, and stains on the exterior of your home

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tackle the pesky moss, mildew, and stains that can show up on the exterior of your home and how to clean them. As always, Lou takes texts and calls from devoted WGN listeners!
1d ago

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXXIX, 7.13.26

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
4d ago

Nick Offerman brings new musical ‘Iceboy!’ to Goodman Theatre

Nick Offerman, actor, comedian, carpenter and writer, joins John Williams and special guest “Mr. Fix-It” Lou Manfredini to preview Iceboy!, a new musical 40,000 years in the making now running at Goodman Theatre. Nick talks about his talented wife Megan Mullally, the star of the show, and how she spent years getting the production ready […]
4d ago

From T. rex to turkeys: Steve Brusatte on ‘The Story of Birds’

World-renowned paleontologist, educator and author Steve Brusatte joins John Williams to talk about his new book, The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present, and breaks down how modern birds are “living dinosaurs.” Steve will appearing in Ottawa at The Abbey at The Ottawa Arts Center, Sunday, July 12, for a […]

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33 Ratings

Terrific Radio Show!

12/09/2019

Ben ODell

I have always loved John Williams’ personality and the talent he brings to Chicago every day. He finds very interesting topics to discuss and he makes his listeners feel like they are a part of his show. I also appreciate the fairness he brings to both sides when talking about political matters.
Great show!

10/16/2019

Musicamp

Love the show. Moved from Chicago and pleased to keep in touch. I enjoy John’s efforts to see all sides of situations and it’s fun to hear the conversations.
Finally!

12/17/2008

They call him Q

The uncut podcasts provide those who miss the show a chance to hear John Williams! Well done WGN, you rock!
Long live the King!

06/24/2014

drlynn

I’m glad that JW is back on Chicago radio, and SUPER glad the podcasts are back. I have one quibble though: the level on JW’s vocal is lower than everyone else. If I turn it up so I can hear John, everyone else is uncomfortably loud…