
The John Williams Podcast from 720 WGN
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 451 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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I hear John’s daily show from time to time, but I always listened to the weekly mincing rascals podcast. Suddenly that icon seems to be discontinued, and instead there are 10,000 partial podcast of John’s show and pictures of him on my screen. Is there no way to isolate out The Mincing Rascals podcast and have it appear as a separate icon that people like me could easily locate on my screen? Otherwise, I will be bidding farewell to my weekly adventure with The Mincing Rascals, because I am not i... more
I hear John’s daily show from time to time, but I always listened to the weekly mincing rascals podcast. Suddenly that icon seems to be discontinued, and instead there are 10,000 partial podcast of John’s show and pictures of him on my screen. Is there no way to isolate out The Mincing Rascals podcast and have it appear as a separate icon that people like me could easily locate on my screen? Otherwise, I will be bidding farewell to my weekly adventure with The Mincing Rascals, because I am not i... more
Johns show is top notch because of him. The interviews are ok so we want the full show.
Johns show is top notch because of him the interviews are ok but we want the full show.
WGN needs to bring back full show podcasts . The random snippets they post now are terrible . John has a good show in its full format . I’m unable to listen to the show live , so WGN has lost me as a listener .
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A fast-paced, Chicago-centered program blends political analysis, current events, and lighthearted segments with a strong local flavor. Topics frequently cover national politics, media industry trends, and regional issues, interspersed with entertainment bits, guest interviews, and audience interactions. Notable strengths include a rotating cast that keeps conversations lively, a penchant for timely political takes from high-profile guests, and a willingness to mix journalism with humor to make complex issues approachable for a broad audience.
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2. Jordan Smith
3. Jeff Nydegger
4. Lou Manfredini
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6. Katie Walsh
7. Chris Stephens
8. Bobby Finger
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