The John Williams Podcast from 720 WGN

John Williams wants to know if you would support a $.32 tax increase on cigarettes. You call in with your concerns about more sin taxes in Illinois. Then, John asks you for some of your favorite names in sports. From Slater Koekkoek, to Coco Crisp, we’ve got a bunch. John moves on to celebrate the Blackhawks’ ongoing successes that could land them in the playoffs, with the help of John Weidemann and Kevin Powell. Finally, John and Elif have the […]

Chicago Blackhawks Play-by-Play Voice John Weidemann joins John Williams to explain how the Blackhawks could land the playoffs. And, Kevin Powell predicts how the Blackhawks action will play out this weekend.

John Williams wants to understand the operation transporting and rescuing dogs from dog meat farms in South Korea, to adoption shelters in the Midwest. He invites Humane Society International Vice President of Companion Animals and Engagement Kelly O’Meara to explain the campaign. Then, “The Interview Show” Host Mark Bazer previews his new episode, airing tonight on WTTW. Author Ryan North also stops in to share why he decided to write a book on surviving in a past era, titled How […]

Columbine and Parkland Author Dave Cullen joins John Williams to describe his research on mass shootings and its impact on him psychologically. Plus, he goes on to talk about how that research has inspired him to work with kids who have become activists as a result of the shootings.

How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler author Ryan North joins John Williams to explain why he decided to write a book on surviving in an earlier time period. And he explains why being trapped in the past would be easier than in a post-Apocalyptic future.