Wgn - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Here is your hump day round of speed jokes from Wednesday, May 20! Send your own jokes to johnwilliams@wgnradio.com!

John Williams brings you some more thought-provoking phrases. Send him yours at johnwilliams@wgnradio.com!

Attorney and “Legal Face-Off” Host Rich Lenkov joins John Williams to talk about the state’s citations of three churches who held services last weekend. Pastor Joe Wyrostek argues why he believes the governor is unconstitutional here. Then, Rich tells John about the latest on the Ahmaud Arbery murder, and the possibility that the man who […]

Cities are starting to reopen and there are a lot of concerns people have surrounding that. One of them is the need to go to the bathroom and a heightened fear of public restrooms, where people will be in close quarters and at higher risk of transmitting coronavirus. Washington Post Editor Marc Fisher joins John […]

1-800-Got-Junk Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore joins John Williams to explain the inspiration behind a commercial with questionable language on our station.

Marengo Cambridge Dental Co-Owner Carol Sweet joins John Williams to talk about surcharges her practice does not apply to patient invoices. That’s after hearing from listeners whose dentists have charged for PPEs and other protective measures in offices.

Jill Gonzalez joins John Williams to elaborate on Wallethub’s study showing how restrictions in all 50 states correlate with death rates related to the coronavirus. According to that study, Illinois ranked the most restrictive this week.

Representative Brad Halbrook (R-102nd) joins John Williams to explain why he won’t be wearing a face mask to the Springfield House meeting this afternoon, even though they’re required. Plus, Rep. Halbrook weighs in on other COVID-related issues in Illinois.

Chicago Tribune Columnist Kristen McQueary joins John Williams to discuss why the Editorial Board wrote a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, asking her to reopen the lakefront path.

As a business owner himself, Mr. Fix-It Lou Manfredini joins John Williams to weigh in on the small businesses not able to reopen and what that could mean for them down the line. Then, Mr. Fix-It gives listeners advice on the flooding residual from the weekend’s storms.

WGN Radio Pet Expert Steve Dale joins John Williams to talk about the pet shelters that are out of dogs, and their adopters. Plus, he addresses what it means in the neighborhood with more dogs walking around in close proximity to one another.

Metro Praise International Church of Chicago Pastor Joe Wysrostek joins John Williams to explain why he decided to resume church services in spite of the governor’s stay-at-home order.

Another day, another round of speed jokes! Send him yours at johnwilliams@wgnradio.com.

John Williams challenges Jose to name some tunes that have to do with your eyes…because you’re not supposed to touch your eyes during the coronavirus outbreak.

Perma-Seal President Roy Spencer joins John Williams to talk about some of the cases he’s resolved over the last day. That’s after storms in the Chicagoland area over the weekend.

Barron’s Healthcare Reporter Josh Nathan-Kazis joins John Williams to outline the Moderna vaccine for the coronavirus, which is heading into its second phase of testing.

Senator Dick Durbin calls into the show while listening on his drive from Springfield to Chicago. He weighs in on John’s commentary on the weekend’s “The Last Dance” episodes. Then, Senator Durbin speaks to his hope for the airline industry amid the coronavirus, and why he feels strongly about the next round of stimulus checks.

WGN-TV Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins John Williams to report on the week’s rainy spells and pockets of sunshine.

Mr Fix-It Lou Manfredini joins John Williams to give advice on how to solve some of the intense flooding that resulted from the weekend’s storms. He also advises on how to get mold and mildew out.

John Williams starts off another week or zany zingers. Send him your jokes at johnwilliams@wgnradio.com; he might even read them on-air!