In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , Brandon Pope , of WCIU , Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack !), and political pundit Marj Halperin ! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is likely to make a run for his seat? And what will Durbin’s legacy be? The Rascals also discuss Governor JB Pritzker’s political future. Is Pritzker ready to make a run for president? The markets are having another seesaw week so the Rascals talk about how the new administration has been handling the economy. And what about the day-to-day chaos? What is sticking out the most to the Rascals right now? Finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending or not recommending this week? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382815/Mincing_Rascals_4-23-25_Durbin_retires_JB_Pritzker_future_Trump_economy_2025-04-23-233415.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Signal chat leak, Chicago charter, voting rights .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Bob Bertog , president of Bertog Landscape Co . in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says the weather has been tough this year, so what do you need to know about treating your lawn? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382592/4-23-25_Bob_Bertog_Grass_Lawn_tips_for_early_spring_2025-04-23-215632.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration’s big reset on student loans. Rae explains everything you need to know. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382579/4-23-25_Rae_Kaplan_Student_Loan_Debt_Relief_Changes_2025-04-23-215019.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382566/4-23-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-23-210706.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380836/7380836_2025-04-22-212636.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about the first season of Max’s ‘The Pitt,’ and if the ER scenes are actually what happens in the ER in real life. Then Dr. Kopin talks about pneumonia and what you should do to protect yourself. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7380834/7380834_2025-04-22-214434.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health Health officials confirm state’s 1st measles case of ’25 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay .cls-4{fill:#000;} US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply .cls-4{fill:#000;} EPA chief demands that Mexico stop Tijuana sewage from flowing into California .cls-4{fill:#000;} Which food dyes are set to be eliminated in the US? .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Williams to talk about what features could be added to electric cars. Then Tom talks about why now is a good time to buy an EV. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380830/7380830_2025-04-22-215830.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood of Gov. JB Pritzker running for President and what his candidacy looks like. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7380826/7380826_2025-04-22-213326.64kmono.mp3 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378870/4-21-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-21-204910.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378883/4-21-25_Heather_Cox_Richardson_2025-04-21-205923.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to inform listeners about organic fertilizers for new plants at home. Lou talks about which products to use when transplanting existing trees and shrubs this spring. Lou also answers your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378830/4-21-25_Lou_Manfredini_2025-04-21-200230.64kmono.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Heidi Schlumpf , National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent, joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the death of Pope Francis and the impact he left behind. Heidi also talks about the next steps in electing a new pope. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7378781/4-21-25_Heidi_Schlumpf_2025-04-21-192321.64kmono.mp3 Death of Pope Francis Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Attorney Rich Lenkov , Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov , and co-host of “ Legal Face-Off ” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a few legal issues in the news today including the Chicago City Council voting to ban those who took part in the January 6th insurrection from holding a city job and if the mother of the suspected FSU shooter could be charged with a crime. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7376479/4-18-25_Rich_Lenkov_FSU_Shooter_Jan_6_City_job_2025-04-18-190619.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7376062/4-18-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-18-164802.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Michelle Nichols , Director of Public Observing , The Adler Planetarium , joins John Williams to talk about a team of scientists finding hints of life on on a massive planet that orbits a star 120 light-years from Earth. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7374640/4-17-25_Michelle_Nichols_Adler_Planetarium_Life_on_other_planets_2025-04-17-194340.128.mp3 Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet Recent Posts John Williams Do you call soft drinks soda or pop? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob Bertog: Grass needs a little boost this year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rae Kaplan: Big changes coming to student loans .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 4-23-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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