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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to dive deep into sci-fi movies First Men in the Moon (1964) and Iron Sky (2012).

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the continuous high temperatures into October. Bill also talks about when an eventual drop off could happen and gives a weekend forecast!

Michael Gillis, the Director of Communications for Metra Commuter Rail, joins John Landecker to talk about Metra’s decision to install a Cafe Car on several lines this fall. This trial run will allow commuters to buy drinks and snacks on board, instead of waiting in line at the platform, and could be a mainstay if […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Vicki Shanta Retelny joins John Landecker to kick off October by discussing the various uses and health benefits of pumpkin in fall foods. To find more about Vicki, visit Vicki Shanta Retelny.

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 5 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Cracker Jacks®. Segment co-host Karen Conti takes Garrett CaramelCrisp Popcorn.

Ronald Curtis Grace, Village Trustee for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins John Landecker to talk about his path to becoming a Lindenhurst resident and share about their great community and location! Then Ronald and John talk about 98.3 – The Life Radio station, where Ronald is a host and producer of the “Ear Candy Emporium” […]

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the warm start to fall we have gotten in Chicago. Bill also talks about when we could see fall colors and gives a weekend forecast!

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 4 picks for the NFL slate!

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what was going on on this date in history in Chicago!

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what is going on with travel regulations for flying and other flying news. Then Herb talks about his struggles trying to come home from London.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Wings. Segment co-host David Jennings takes sliders.

Steve Dale joins John Landecker to talk about his recent podcast with Mayor Brandon Johnson and share what is to come on the upcoming episodes of Booth 46! Then Steve shares the latest pet news.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the sunshine we have seen in September and discuss the dry spell we are in. Then, Bill shares the weekend weather report!

Elle Ullum, Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank, joins John Landecker to discuss the inaugural Great Chicago Bed Race. Taking place Sunday, Sept. 28 at Midwest Coast Brewing, teams of five (four pushers and one rider) will transform bed frames into racers with plenty of prizes on the line. For more information, visit […]

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 3 picks for the NFL slate!

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss what’s coming up on Season 10 of the Whitney Reynolds Show. This season, Whitney meets with Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC, Ginny and Georgia’s Brianne Howey […]

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the cool start to September and how the weather has impacted allergies. Then Bill gives this weekend’s forecast for the return of warmer weather.

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 2 picks for the NFL slate!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to share healthy foods to have at your football watch parties this fall!