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The World of John Williams (Current Affairs)

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  • Host: John Williams
  • John's program is a full-service show in every sense of the word. Focusing on current events, he discusses the news of the day, sports, television programs, movies, books, etc. On occasion, John will take calls from Mr. President and a cast of characters that become more familiar each day.
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John Williams Podcast 11-17-09

Tue, Nov 17 Listen
John asks which texts you save, chats about smart and dumb dogs, checks in with RedEye columnist Mark Bazer about the Bulls, and then he talks with the executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

John Williams Podcast 11-10-09

Tue, Nov 10 Listen
John talks with the geeky gods of Google, and then the show crew discusses whether or not drug tests for pot should still be enforced in the workplace.

John Williams Podcast 11-03-09

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
John talks with Augusten Burroughs, with Taylor Branch, with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and then he discusses his frustration with a recent episode of The Amazing Race.

John Williams Podcast 10-20-09

Tue, Oct 20 Listen
JW talks Flu 101, germs(!), the 411 on internet law; and asks if you've ever cheered for the other team...??

John Williams Podcast 10-13-09

Tue, Oct 13 Listen
John and the gang discuss affairs, they reminisce about what they got away with as kids, they talk about spitting on people during pee-wee football games, and then JW talks with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

John Williams Podcast 10-06-09

Tue, Oct 6 Listen
John talks about "gaffes around the world," he reads ideas for new Viagra ads, he discusses a controversial poll on Facebook, and then he makes it work with Tim Gunn from Project Runway.

John Williams Podcast 9-29-09

Tue, Sep 29 Listen
John talks with "In the President's Secret Service" author Ron Kessler, he wonders if you've ever gotten your kids' names wrong, he and the gang learn if they have work ethics, he chats with "The Guinea Pig Diaries" author AJ Jacobs, and then he discovers which fast food chain has the most locations.

John Williams Podcast 9-22-09

Tue, Sep 22 Listen
John talks about kids choosing not to stand during "God Bless America" at a baseball game, he discusses how getting out of the U2 concert turned in to a cattle call, he learns gets some questions about the H1N1 virus answered, and then he chats with "President Roosevelt" about their upcoming event.

John Williams Podcast 9-15-09

Tue, Sep 15 Listen
John discusses about the South African runner whose gender was in question, he gets all of your questions about the H1N1 virus answered, he talks about Bernie Madoff and how he got away with it for so long, and then he and listeners take a moment to look at the bright side of life.

John Williams Podcast 9-08-09

Tue, Sep 8 Listen
John presents another edition of Bracket Battles -- featuring the best cartoon themes, he discusses how Chicago is the most stressed out city, he chats with darty columnist Joel Stein, and then he and Bertrand discuss the new Blago book.

John Williams Podcast 9-01-09

Tue, Sep 1 Listen
John talks about what your child managed to put up their nose, what advice you gave your kids when you dropped them off at college, stealing goats (yep you read that right), and NY Times marriage announcements.

John Williams Podcast 8-25-09

Tue, Aug 25 Listen
John talks about a woman suing the Brookfield Zoo, he wonders who wears short shorts, and then he wonders about Mexico -- is it not just for vacation anymore?

John Williams Podcast 8-18-09

Tue, Aug 18 Listen
John talks about the big topic of the week -- health care reform, and then goes further into the topic with Sen. Durbin; he welcomes I Fight Dragons, Metromix's pick for Best New Band of 2009, to the show; and then he discusses being stuck in a plane for six additional hours!

John Williams Podcast 8-11-09

Tue, Aug 11 Listen
John catches up with the darty columnist Joel Stein, he discusses the pros and cons about having calories posted on menus at fast food restuarants, he chats about using influence to get ahead, he talks with the author of "Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story", and then he welcomes to the studio the author of "$20 Per Gallon".

John Williams Podcast 8-4-09

Tue, Aug 4 Listen
John chats with Woody Woodring from Woody Buick about the Cash for Clunkers program, he discusses the week's headlines with Chicago Tribune columnists Eric Zorn and Mary Schmich, and then he talks about a girl getting sued over a tweet she sent out.

John Williams Podcast 7-28-09

Tue, Jul 28 Listen
John asks what makes you happy, he chats with State Legislator I.C. Morespin about accidently passing a Michael Jackson recognition, he shares what it would be like if Ron Santo covered the first moon landing, in light of the Chris Brown he discusses some other classic celebrity apologies, and then he covers some of the crazy coincidences having to do with Mark Buerhle's no hitters.

John Williams Podcast 7-21-09

Tue, Jul 21 Listen
John talks about what happens when you take texting away from a teen for a week, he discusses the possibility of the Pentagon making the military nonsmoking, and he asks what you'd do if your 21-year-old asked to have a birthday kegger at your house.

John Williams Podcast 7-14-09

Tue, Jul 14 Listen
John talks with WGN Radio weekend host Nick Digilio about the best Chicago scenes in movies, with Time columnist Joel Stein about the gross things he and his wife are eating, with bicyclist Christian Vande Velde about his current Tour de France race, with Red Eye columnist Mark Bazer about marketing to 4-year-olds, and with singer Dave Carroll about the song "United Breaks Guitars"... because well, United broke his guitar.

John Williams Podcast 7-7-09

Tue, Jul 7 Listen
John talks with Dave Eanet and listeners about whether or not the Cubs should get rid of Zambrano, he does his own take on the "michigan.org" ad... but for Illinois, and in two parts -- he chats with Chicago Tribune columnists Eric Zorn and Mary Schmich about their Chicago G-Spot.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 05-11-09

Mon, May 11 Listen
John talks with Legally Speaking host Karen Conti and Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller about the woman who was driving while painting her nails and ended up causing a fatal traffic accident

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 05-04-09

Mon, May 4 Listen
John talks with racing expert Pete Pistone about Carl Edwards car that went airborne last Sunday at Talladega; with documentary filmmaker James Toback about his new film called Tyson; with Education Secretary Arne Duncan about Obama's first 100 days, the swine flu, and year-round schooling; and then with I'm a Celebrity, Get me Outta Here! executive producer Chris Brogden about the show and if there's still a chance Blago will be on it.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 04-27-09

Mon, Apr 27 Listen
John talks with Blackhawks play-by-play announcer John Weideman about the NHL playoffs, with IL State Rep. Lou Lang about what it would take to pass a law prohibiting the release of 911 recordings, and then with investigative reporter Bob Segall about how easy it is to spy on anyone using just your cell phone.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 04-20-09

Mon, Apr 20 Listen
John talks with Secretary of State Office representative Candace Wazno about what the state allows and does not allow on a vanity plate, he chats with Hall of Fame Cubs pitcher Fergie Jenkins about his career and new autobiography, and then he visits with Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center vice president Aaron Elster about his autobiographical book and his experience as a Holocaust survivor.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 04-13-09

Mon, Apr 13 Listen
John talks with Eric Wertheim of the US Naval Institute about the US Captain being held hostage by pirates in Somalia, and then with Tom Bergeron of Dancing with the Stars about his new book I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 04-06-09

Mon, Apr 6 Listen
John and Leslie Keiling mock the market with a parody on a local lemonade stand, and then JW talks with local Loyola doctor Michael Pulia about just how realistic the television show ER actually was.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 03-30-09

Mon, Mar 30 Listen
John talks with former AIG vice president Robert Arvanitis about the current scandal and how they got into this mess in the first place, and then with Joseph Enterprises president Joe Pedott about their latest venture -- The Chia Obama.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 03-23-09

Mon, Mar 23 Listen
John talks with NBC's Late Night host Jimmy Fallon about his new gig, and then with WNA Wealth Advisors president of Bob Westrick about our current financial crisis.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 03-16-09

Mon, Mar 16 Listen
John talks with Sen. Durbin about the millions of dollars spent in earmarks and what Illinois is going to get out of the stimulus package, with political analyst Paul Green about the Mayor Daley scandal revolving around accepting private plane rides, and then with Chicago Tribune staffer Mark Caro about his new book The Foie Gras Wars.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 03-09-09

Mon, Mar 9 Listen
John talks with Garry Meier about his broadcasting career and why he is now covering some shifts at WGN Radio, and then with Sports Central host David Kaplan about his rant that not enough Bulls players were there to honor Norm Van Lier at his funeral.

John Williams Podcast - 720 WGN - 03-02-09

Mon, Mar 2 Listen
John talks with former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers about her book Why Women Should Rule the World, and then he speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin about President Obama's speech and Sen. Roland Burris.

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