Mike McConnell
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Barbara Brotman asks: Swindling scammer or honest...
Mike meets with Tribune writer Barbara Brotman to discuss her recent article about an experience with a convincing scam. …
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What Birth Order Can Say About You
Mike meets with Dr. Kevin Leman, author of a slew of parenting and family books including The Birth Order Book. …
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Monday, May 20, 2013 – AM
Mike meets with Dr. Kevin Leman, author of The Birth Order Book and many other family and parenting books. He also speaks with Tribune’s Barbara Brotman about her recent story on her encounter with an all-too-convincing scammer. …
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Friday, May 17, 2013 – AM
Mike has a Cubs pregame chat with Keith Moreland and debates gun control and the new life-size Barbie Dream House. …
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Cubs Update from Keith Moreland
Mike talks Cubs with Keith Moreland before their home game this afternoon. …
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 – PM
Mike talks with Nick Weaver about how to be a great leak and Michael Connelly about the situation with the IRS. He also asks listeners where they would never go back on vacation. …
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Was the IRS in the Wrong?
Mike hears from Michael Connelly, a constitutional lawyer, about the legalities behind the IRS’ scrutiny of the Tea Party. …
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How To be a Great Leak
Mike speaks with Nick Weaver, a researcher at the International Computer Science Institute at Berkeley, about how traceable we all really are and what we can do to change that. You can only follow Nick one way: on Twitter.…
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – PM
Mike discusses red light cameras and a new zero-tolerance policy for cops. He also hears from Dr. Fred Birkett, who says that suspensions put kids on the road to prison. …
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School Suspensions – A Straight Path to Prison?
Mike talks to Dr. Fred Birkett, a former principal who strives for an alternative to out of school suspensions. Contact Dr. Birkett with questions at birkett@hawaii.edu. …
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Why the High Unemployment Rates?
Ilyse Glink is back on with Mike for her weekly talk on jobs… and the lack thereof. …
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Thursday, May 16, 2013-AM
Mike talks about the hard to believe robbery on Michigan Avenue, jobs that make you obese and he hears from Ilyce Glink for her weekly update on unemployment figures. …
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Credit checks for new employees?
Even credit counselors check prospect employees’ credit backgrounds. Mike speaks with Steve Burman, President of Credit Advocates, a non-profit counseling agency. …
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Weekly Politics with Paul Green
Paul Green updates Mike on this week’s politics, touching on both Rahm’s recent approval rating and the Tea Party’s scrutiny from the IRS. …
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – PM
Mike speaks with Steve Burman about credit background checks. He also hears from listeners on rising student loans as well as the National Transportation Safety Board’s recent recommendation to lower the accepted BAC level to .05. …
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IRS scrutiny on Tea Party
Following the IRS’ alleged scrutiny of the Tea Party, Mike talks to the News Director of the Tea Party News Network, Scottie Nell Hughes. …
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – AM
Mike talks general politics with Paul Green and hears from Scottie Nell Hughes on the Tea Party’s scrutiny from the IRS. He also discusses CPS closings and protests and touches on the fastest way to get through lines at Disney.…
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Monday, May 13, 2013 – PM
Mike talks about the UN wanting us to eat more bugs, FIRE’s take on free speech on college campuses, the massive ATM heist, and his Mother’s Day adventure. …
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Monday, May 13, 2013 – AM
Mike and crew debate the guilt of the of Castro brothers, he gets an update on Benghazi, talks about grades, and wraps up the morning edition by talking airlines with Patrick Smith of Ask The Pilot. …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013 – PM
This afternoon Mike talks about misleading fees, the case of the Chicago female firefighters, what to do with the Boston bombers body, and dives into some highway hypnosis. …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013 – AM
Mike McConnell checks in with Bill Wills, from WTAM Newsradio 1100, about the 3 missing Cleaveland girls who have just been found alive. He also talks to forensic psychologist Dr. Zarse about the possibility of the girls having Stockholm Syndrome. …
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Monday, May 6, 2013 – PM
Mike McConnell finds out about UFO’s, why Cinco de Mayo is no big deal in Mexico, and talks about some of the more interesting Mother’s Day cards. …
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Monday, May 5, 2013 – AM
Mike discusses the reality of a 3D printed gun with Rachel Park of 3D Printing Industry and also discusses overtime versus time off in business and of course he gets to some funny news stories! …
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Friday, May 3, 2013 – AM
Mike McConnell finds out from a Wrigleyville resident that it’s not that bad to live by the ballpark. The debate over the economics of being a single parent pops up and then Mike takes calls on the mischief you caused …
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Thursday, May 2, 2013 – AM
Mike talks to Ilyce Glink about mortgage rates hitting all time lows and they take your calls. Retired detective Bruce Walstad talks about carnival games that are made to rip you off! …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 – AM
Mike finds about the Madigan pension proposal from the Illinois Policy Institute, fracking jobs from Illinois Watchdog, and talks to an anarchist – all on the morning edition of the program. …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 – PM
Everything is back to normal on Michigan Ave. and Mike talks about his vacation, the whiny quarter life crisis, and finds out about the life of garbage men. …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 – AM
Excitement outside of the Allstate Showcase studio as Mike tries to figure out what all the fuss is about. Paul Green also jumps in on the action. Listen for the play-by-play! …
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Thursday, April 25, 2013 – PM
Mike checks back in with Mayra Mateo about the minimum wage protest, finds out why American’s have been obsessed with their lawn, and wonders if insurance will cover your boat or house getting shot. …
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 – AM
In this short show – Mike talks to Mayra Mateo, about her reason for going on strike, as many more downtown workers strike for higher wages. …
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – PM
On the afternoon edition of the Mike McConnell Show – Jon Hilkevitch from the Chicago Tribune talks about the effect on transportation that the sequester has caused, Mike dives into cyber bullying, marijuana, and wraps up the show by talking …
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – AM
Monica Cole from One Million Moms talks to Mike about the new K-Mart ad, Paul Green stops by for politics and Mike finds out about the black market of cigarettes in the morning edition of The Mike McConnell Show! …
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Monday, April 22, 2013 – PM
Mike covers the slip up of a very short news anchoring career, some thoughts on the Boston Bombers, and why you shouldn’t finance an engagement ring. …
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Monday, April 22, 2013 – AM
We find about miranda rights from Karen Conti, celebrate Earth Day by talking to Paul Scheckel of The Homeowner’s Energy Handbook, and Texas Governor Rick Perry tells us why Illinois businesses should move to Texas…and that’s just our morning version …
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‘Just looking at their faces…’ – A day with Honor Flight...
Earlier this week, Mary Van De Velde flew to Washington D.C. with a plane full of WWII veterans, thanks to Honor Flight Chicago. Listen as she describes the trip to Mike McConnell: Take a look at Mary’s photo gallery …
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Thursday, April 18, 2013 – AM
With reports of severe flooding around the area, Mike talks to Lou Manfredini about flooding in your home. Ilyce Glink joins Mike to talk about flood insurance. She mentions the Insurance Information Institute and floodsmart.gov as great resources for those …
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – PM
Mike McConnell sifts through breaking news headlines on the Boston Bombing case, talks with a video and audio forensic analyst, and ends the show on a light note with stupid questions you’ve been asked. …
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – AM
Mike finds out what charities could be scams from Sandra Minutti, Vice President of Charity Navigator. He talks alimony, Arizona’s gun buy back program, and CEO vs. baseball player pay all in the morning edition of The Mike McConnell …
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 – PM
Mike hears your thoughts on accuracy in news reporting, Mary Van De Velde checks in about the Honor Flight she is taking with her dad, and Mike covers one way you CAN’T get home from the bar. …
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 – AM
Mike starts the show with the latest from terrorism expert Robert Papel from the University of Chicago. Beth Murphy gives Mike an update from the Wrigley Rooftop Association on the new plans at Wrigley Field and Priscilla Tobias, safety engineer …
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Lollapalooza giveaway #3
Mike has tickets to Lollapalooza 2013! Listen to Mike McConnell weekdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for your next chance to win! The 3rd giveaway answer was Bill Kurtis reading Nine Inch Nails! …
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Mary Van De Velde travels with Honor Flight Chicago
Later this week, WGN Radio’s Mary Van De Velde will be traveling to Washington, D.C. with a plane full of WWII veterans thanks to the efforts of Honor Flight Chicago (honorflightchicago.org). Follow her journey on the air with …
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Steve Alexander’s reports from the explosions in Boston
WGN Radio’s Steve Alexander was in Boston as a spectator to watch the 2013 Boston Marathon. Unexpectedly, he found himself reporting from the scene of an apparent terrorist attack. Hear are three of his reports: Steve initially called the WGN …
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Monday, April 15, 2013 – PM
Mike McConnell talks to Joshua Baca for the Alliance for Mainstreet Fairness on the latest online tax battle. Jordan Goodman from Money Answers.com talks gold and takes finance questions and breaking news of the possible bombing at the Boston Marathon.…
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Monday, April 15, 2013 – AM
Mike discusses the Student Loan Fairness Act with Natalia Abrams of Student Debt Crisis. The Cubs announce their new plans for Wrigley Field and Mike ponders what what additions could make the ballpark really stand out. …
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Friday, April 12, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed gay marriage with Todd Friel and the Cubs with Keith Moreland. Mike told us his idea for Wrigley Field, a new finding for woman, the best TV show theme songs …
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Todd Friel on gay marriage
Todd Friel, host of Wrectched TV, joins Mike to discuss gay marriage. For more information on Todd visit www.wretchedradio.com/tv.cfm …
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Lollapalooza giveaway #2
Mike has tickets to Lollapalooza 2013! Listen to Mike McConnell weekdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for your next chance to win! This week’s 2nd giveaway answer was Rick Kogan reading Vampire Weekend! …
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Thursday, April 11, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike discussed guns and hermits. Bruce Cumings told us all about North Korea. Mike gave away a pair of Lollapalooza tickets and Jon Cook an international baseball fan talks to Mike about his …
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Cubs get international love!
Jon Cook, an English Cubs fan, joins Mike to discuss the Chicago Cubs. Cook is from Winchester but is a huge fan! …
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Inside North Korea
Bruce Cumings, chairman of the History Department at the University of Chicago and author of The Korean War: A History on North Korea and South Korea, joins Mike to discuss North Korea. …
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed a note between a teacher and a student and the difference between drivers education back then and now. Mike spoke with Coach Brendan, who ran in the Antarctica marathon. Mike …
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Antarctic marathon
Coach Brendan joins Mike to discuss the marathon in Antarctica. Brendan tells us his favorite places to run and what he has planned next. For more information visit http://www.coachbrendan.com …
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Lollapalooza giveaway #1
Mike has tickets to Lollapalooza! Listen to Mike McConnell weekdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for your next chance to win! This week’s answer was Larry Potash reading Mumford and Sons! …
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike discussed the Hooter’s waitress who is suing. Mike talked sex ed with Scott Phelps and vacation tips with Tom Parsons. Mike tells us about bad marketing ideas and various other topics. …
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Travel tips
Tom Parsons of Best Fares joins Mike to discuss travel tips, when you should book your flight and which carriers will give you the best deal. For more information visit www.bestfares.com …
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Revamping sex ed
Scott Phelps, executive director for the Abstinence and Marriage Education Partnership, joins Mike to discuss sex education. Phelps believes children and young adults shouldn’t know the details of sex. He says we should just teach abstinence to teens. For more …
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Illinois’ gun laws
Benjamin Yount from Illinois Watchdog.org joins Mike to discuss conceal carry gun laws in Illinois. For more information visit www.illinoiswatchdog.org. …
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike announced the Lollapolooza ticket winner. Jacob Hurbert recaped the Macomb reelection. Mike discussed gang violence and he tells us what the leading cause of driving accidents are. Benjamin Yount discusses gun laws. …
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Problems stir in Macomb
Jacob Hurbert, associate counsel of Liberty Justice Center of Illinois Policy Institute, joins Mike to recap on the Macomb reelection. …
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed baseball etiquette – How old is too old to wear a named jersey? Emily Bazelon told Mike about bulling. Mike talked politics with Paul Green. He told us about Robotic …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s Political Analyst Paul Green, joins Mike to discuss Margaret Thatcher’s death, the impact of local elections, Hilary Clinton and various other political topics. …
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Bullying
Emily Bazelon, author of Sticks and Stones, joins Mike to discuss bullying, what are the signs and how you can help. For more information visit www.emilybazelon.com …
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Monday, April 8, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the Cubs opening day with Dave Eanet. Mike told us the various prices of ball park food, a new study involving stretching and he discussed being carded after 40. Bill …
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Taps at sundown
Bill Wellman joins Mike to discuss his idea. Wellman wants everyone to play taps at sundown. Listen to find out why. For more information contact Bill himself at bwellman@whiteco.com …
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Opening day with Keith Moreland
Keith Moreland joins Mike to discuss opening day and past baseball experiences. …
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Friday, April 5, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed an election controversy with Jacob Huebert, he talked bikes with Bill Fienup and Clay Neigher. Callers told stories of times they had their stuff stolen and some even got it …
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Your stolen bike found!
Bill Fienup and Clay Neigher, co-founders of BikeSpike.com, join Mike to discuss a new GPS locating device to find your stolen bike! For more information www.kickstarter.com or www.bikespike.com. …
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Election controversy
Jacob Huebert, associate council with Liberty Justice Center, joins Mike to discuss controversy in an aldermanic election. …
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Friday, April 5, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell told us about the big booty game, dine and dashers. He talked hovercrafts with Filip Przybysz and drone protesting with Joe Iosbaker. Mike discussed white supremacists and various other topics. …
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Hovercraft: The new future?
Chris Fitzgerald, Neoteric Hovercraft expert, joins Mike to discuss Bubba Watson’s Hovercraft and the future of this technology. For more information visit www.neoterichovercraft.com …
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Drone protest
Joe Iosbaker, anti-war committee of Chicago, joins Mike to discuss the Drone protest being held at Boeing on Saturday. For more information visit www.antiwarcommitteechicago.blogspot.com. …
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Risky loans and you
Ed Pinto, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former top executive at mortgage giant Fannie Mae, joins Mike to discuss risky loans and the housing market. For more information visit www.nightmareatfha.com. …
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Thursday, April 4, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed risky loans with Ed Pinto. Mike told us about hovercraft golf carts, a Target discrepancy, a security “concern” on an airplane and various other topics. …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed the Associated Press dropping the word “illegal immigrant.” Mary Schmich tells Mike about teen mobs. Dr. James Swanson discusses ADHD and Mike tells us what one school is thinking of …
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ADHD as a mental illness
Dr. James Swanson, professor of psychology, joins Mike to discuss ADHD as a mental illness. One in four boys have ADHD. …
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Teen mob action
Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich joins Mike to discuss teen mob action. …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed Coach Mike Rice’s firing and Rolling Stone’s tickets. Tom Roesner told Mike how he’s helping his community. Mike discusses court costs and takes calls from you! …
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Saving the town one home at a time
President of Otto Engineering, Tom Roesner, joins Mike to discuss how his business saved Carpentersville. For more information visit www.homesbyotto.com …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell told us how one airline will charge for tickets and discussed the recession and the 99 percent with Barbara Garson. Mike told us what words people hate and asked you things …
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The recession and you
Barbara Garson, author of Down the Up Escalator, joins Mike to discuss the recession and the 99 percent. …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed pet tattoos, people on disability who aren’t disabled. Mike talked politics with Paul Green. He discussed the lottery winner’s big announcement, the gun tax and various other topics. …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s political Analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss Michelle Obama, the mob action over the weekend and various other political topics. …
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Monday, April 1, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the Black Hawks with John Weiddeman. Mike told us about a new law proposal involving dogs. Julie DiCaro joined the conversation on mob action over the weekend and Mike finished …
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Mob action situations on the rise
Chicago Now blogger Julie DiCaro joins Mike to discuss the mob action downtown over the weekend. For more information visit www.aeryssports.com/a-league-of-her-own …
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Inside the Blackhawks with John Wiedeman
John Wiedeman joins Mike to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks. …
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Friday, March 29, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed the invisibility cloak with Jason Soric. Mike told us why it doesn’t pay to be the good guy and things that should be illegal right now. He tells us what …
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Invisibility cloak…yes it’s real
Jason Soric, graduate research assistant at the University of Texas in Austin, joins Mike to discuss the invisibility cloak. …
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Friday, March 29,2013-AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the Allstate commercial and the Wrigley’s idea for a jumbo tron. Tanya Triche told us why raising the minimum wage is a bad idea. Mike discussed Kraft Foods- food dye …
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The truth on food dyes
Vani Hari and Lisa Leake, creators of the protest against Kraft Foods, joins Mike to discuss their protest and food dye additives. For more information visit www.foodbabe.com or www.100daysofrealfood.com …
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Raising the minimum wage
Tanya Triche, vice president of the Illinois Retail Association, joins Mike to discuss Illinois proposition to raise the minimum wage to ten dollars an hour. Could it be a bad thing? Listen to find out! For more information visit www.irma.org…
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell spoke with Representative Steve LaTourette on the drive by mile tax. Mike discussed a sexual picture from a mayoral candidate, the CPS closings and teacher protests, obese boy scouts and various …
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Gas tax
Representative Steve LaTourette joins Mike to discuss the drive by mile gas tax. …
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell questioned the meaning of eggs and Easter. He talked bees with Dan Perizak, real estate with Ilyce Glink. Mike discussed dodge ball in schools, professional mourners and various other topics. …
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Ilyce Glink on real estate
WGN’s financial analyst Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss the real estate market! For more information visit www.thinkglink.com or on Twitter at @Glink …
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The buzz on bee yards
Dan Perizak, president of the Cook Dupage county beekeeping association , joins Mike to discuss Schaumburg’s plan for a bee yard. …
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed teachers protesting and school closings. He spoke with Stacey Swimp on affirmative action, Arthur Lurigio on community policing and Beth Murphy on rooftop seating at Wrigley Field. …
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Cubs rooftop seating
Beth Murphy, spokesperson for the Wrigleyville Rooftops Association, joins Mike to discuss the rooftop seating at Wrigley Field. …
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Community policing
Professor of criminology at Loyola University Arthur Lurigio joins Mike to discuss police officers on foot patrol and community policing. …
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Inside affirmative action
Stacey Swimp, President of the Frederick Douglass Society, joins Mike to discuss affirmative action. For more information visit www.project21.org or at www.nationalcenter.org …
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the noise complaints in Wrigley ville, problems with On Star, the broken glass theory, dating older people and various other topics. …
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again! This afternoon Mike McConnell spoke withAnisha Sekar on the CTA’s new Ventra system. Mike discussed vet bills -how much would you spend?, cops refusing foot patrol and various other topics. …
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The scoop on Ventra
Anisha Sekar, vice president of Credit and Debit Products. joins Mike to discuss the Chicago Transit Authorities new Ventra card system. For more information visit www.nerdwallet.com …
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed skipping out on taxes and expensive concert tickets. Mike talked politics with Paul Green and various other topics. …
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All things political with Paul Green
WGN’s political analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss Chicago politics, Chicago Public School closings and various other political topics. …
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Monday, March 25, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed gay marriage with Maggie Gallagher. Mike told us how someone was fired over Twitter! Homelessness, door to door solicitors, lies your parents told you and various other topics were discussed.…
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Gay marriage
Maggie Gallagher, senior fellow with the American Principles Project, joins Mike to discuss gay marriage. For more information visit www.maggiegallgher.com. …
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The truth on Obamacare
Kamy Akhavan, managing editor for procon.org, joins Mike to discuss the myths and facts of Obamacare. What you need to know and how it will affect you! For more information visit procon.org. …
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed Bloomberg’s gun ad campaign, impoverished countries having cell phones. Mike talked with Kamy from procon.org on Obamacare and various other topics. …
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Friday, March 22, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell continues the discussion on Chicago Public School closings. Mike speaks with Peter Navarro on Chinese trade and Roger McEowen on tax write-offs. And Mike asks you ‘What have you won?’ …
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The scoop on tax write-offs
Roget McEowen Director of the ISU Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, joins Mike to discuss tax write-offs. What can and can’t you do? For more information visit www.calt.iastate.edu …
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We’re being duped!
Imbalance Trade Expert Peter Navarro joins Mike to discuss Chinese trade and how they might be ripping us off. For more information visit www.deathbychina.com …
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Friday, March 22,2013-AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell gave his opinion on Carter and Chicago Public School closings. Mike spoke with Peta spokesperson Georgia Argiris on a future protest and Columnist Jim Bovard on farm payouts. …
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Fur on the rise-PETA takes action
PETA spokesperson Georgia Argiris joins Mike to discuss the PETA protest coming up in Skokie and related topics. …
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Payouts for owning a farm
Columnist Jim Bovard joins Mike to discuss women and Hispanics getting farm payouts. …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed after care plans with Anthony Mirhaydari, and continued the conversation with callers. Mike told us what CVS is requiring of it’s employees, the cleaning roles and realities of house work …
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Pulling the plug
Anthony Mirhaydari, investment columnist at MSN Money, joins Mike to discuss “death panels” and end of life care. Would you want a machine keeping you alive? For more information visit www.money.msn.com/ …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell spoke with Keya Chatterjee on Earth hour and global warming. Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss the housing market. Mike discusses crying at work. Do men cry just as much as …
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Your real estate questions answered!
WGN’s financial analyst Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss the real estate market. Mike takes calls and Ilyce answers your questions! For more information visit www.thinkglink.com or on Twitter at @Glink. …
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Earth Hour!
Director of Climate Policy at the World Wildlife Fund, Keya Chatterjee joins Mike to discuss Earth Hour. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. everyone who wants to participate will turn their lights off. For more information visit www.earthhour.org/citychallenge or www.worldwildlife.org/pages/earth-hour-city-challenge. …
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike tells us Mayor Bloomberg’s big idea. Mike discusses sheer clothing, dress codes for prom and coincidences. Adam Vavrick, Tony Escobedo and Mike Matousek join Mike and talk BEER! …
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Inside craft beer
Binny’s Beer Manager Adam Vavrick, Tony Escobedo with Louis Glunz Beer and Hinterland Brewery’s Sales Manager Mike Matousek join Mike to discuss the world of craft beer and how it’s gained popularity over the years. …
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March Madness
Business growth analyst Thomas La Vecchia joins Mike to discuss why March Madness is actually good for business. …
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Tuesday, March 19,2013-PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed Rosemont’s offer and his big idea with Boyce Tankersle and Mike told us Michelle Shocked’s shocking comment. Chris Gould and Nick Nagele joined the show to talk all things agricultural. …
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Iraq ten years later
Ted Spain, author of Breaking Iraq: The Ten Mistakes that Broke Iraq, joins Mike to discuss his new book, the details of the war where we went wrong. …
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It’s agriculture day!
Nick Nagele, member of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation, and Chris Gould, graduate from the Illinois AG Leadership program, join Mike to discuss agriculture and all things farming. Mike takes calls and gets your questions answered! For more information visit …
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Mike’s green idea
Director of Living Plant Documentation, Boyce Tankersley, joins Mike to discuss ivy! Mike has an idea, listen to find out what it is and if it’s possible! …
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell talked politics with Paul Green. Mike discussed the Iraq war, customer service surveys and various other topics. …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s Legal Analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss school closings in Chicago and all things political! …
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Monday, March 18, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell chatted with Brian Battle on the Cyprus Bank situation. Mike discussed high school sports,teen pregnancy and he asks you “What good honest working job have you had?”…he tells you his! …
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The Cyprus Bank situation
Director of Performance Trust Capital Partners, Brian Battle, joins Mike to discuss Cyprus Bank and what it means for you. …
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Monday, March 18, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed undercover taping in farming operations, would you turn your kid in?… and various other topics. …
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Friday, March 15, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell was LIVE at Fitz’s Spare Keys. Mike talked with the owner Brendan Fitzharris, discussed the minimum wage with Seth Harris. We laughed with Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra, learned about the Elmhurst mayoral …
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How Allstate can help YOU!
Allstate agent Randy Fox joins Mike to discuss Allstate’s policies and what they can do to make your life easier. …
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Elmhurst mayoral race
Elmhurst mayoral candidates Diane Gutenkauf, Steve Morley and Mark Mulliner join Mike to discuss their campaigns and how they’d make Elmhurst better. …
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The impact of raising the minimum wage
Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris joins Mike to discuss raising the minimum wage and the impact it could have on employers. …
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The effects of impairment
Dr. David Zich joins Mike to discuss impairment in the workplace. …
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Thursday, March 14, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed Ventra with Jon Hilkevitch and the effects of impairment with Dr. David Zich. Mike tells us about Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s big idea, American made products and other various topics. …
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What you need to know about Ventra
Chicago Tribune’s transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch joins Mike to discuss the Chicago Transit Authorities new Ventra card fare system, how it works and what you need to know! Do you have questions? Feel free to email jhilkevitch@tribune.com. …
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Thursday, March 14, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell talked guns with Dan Baum and taxes with Ilyce Glink. Mike also discussed Jimmy Kimmel’s confusing sequester question, asked callers if they’d date a farmer and various other topics. …
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Tax trouble
WGN’s financial analyst Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss H&R Block’s big mistake. For more information visit www.thinkglink.com or on Twitter at @Glink …
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed Pope Francis with Alexander Stummvoll, Maureen Ferguson and Father Watts. George Kelling joined Mike to discuss crime in New York. And Mike told us Bloomberg’s newest ban, reading levels of …
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Pope Francis
Associate Administrator of Catholic Charities, Father Wayne Watts, joins Mike to discuss Pope Francis. …
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Taking care of the little things
George L. Kelling, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, joins Mike to discuss crime and how to stop it before it begins. …
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A new pope is elected
Professor of Catholic Studies at DePaul University Alexander Stummvoll joins Mike to discuss the details of electing a new pope. …
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The truth on truth serum
WGN Radio’s legal analyst Karen Conti joins Mike to discuss the use of truth serum in court cases and the process of selecting a jury. …
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Wednesday, March 13, 2012 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell was on pope watch. Karen Conti joined Mike to discuss the use of truth serum. Mike told us how North Korea thinks we live and various other topics. You must watch …
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell asked you what you’d do if you were Pope? He told us a woman got a ticket for going too slow and Karen Lewis joined Mike to discuss school closings. Plus, …
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The American work ethic
Ed Reilly, president and CEO of American Management Association, joins Mike to discussAmerican workersand where they fall short globally. …
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Karen Lewis discusses school closures
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, joins Mike to discuss the school closings throughout Chicago. …
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell chatted with Lenore Skenazy about child safety. He continued the conversation with callers. Paul Green joined Mike to discuss politics and various other topics. …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s Political Analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss the Illinois pension situation and all things political. …
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Are you too overprotective?
Lenore Skenazy, columnist and author of Free Range Kids, joins Mike to discuss child safety. For more information visit www.freerangekids.com. …
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Monday, March 11, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell covered game animals! What have you eaten? Mike talked with Dina Bair, who’s live in Rome. He also discusses how our lives have gotten easier, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda ban, global …
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Dina Bair, live in Rome!
WGN’s Dina Bair is live in Rome! Mike McConnell spoke with her about the process of electing a new pope. …
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Monday, March 11, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the election of the new pope, gunshot wounds, gay marriage, sports mascots, sending nude photos via cellphones and the internet and successful people. …
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Friday, March 8, 2013-PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell discussed North Korea with Scott Snyder, drugs with Jeffery Miron and asked Dr. Julie Jones how safe food dyes really are, and various other topics. …
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What’s in your food?
Professor emeritus of College of St. Catherine, St. Paul Campus, Dr. Julie Jones, joins Mike to discuss food dyes, and how harmful they really are or aren’t… …
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Legalize all of it?
Harvard economic professor Jeffrey Miron joins Mike to discuss legalizing all drugs. …
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The scoop on North Korea
Scott Snyder, council of foreign relations, joins Mike to discuss the threat of North Korea. …
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Big news for small businesses
Chief of Policy to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Michael Negron, joins Carol to discuss the opening of city hall small business center as a “one-stop shop” for licenses and permits. For more information visit www.cityofchicago.org/smallbusinesscenter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChismallBiz and on …
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Friday, March 8, 2013 -AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell discussed the lawsuit between BPI and ABC with Josh Sanburn and continued the conversation with Orion Samuelson. Mike also told us who the highest paid athletes are, what morgues might do …
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The truth about ‘pink slime’
Josh Sanburn, writer for time.com, joins Mike to discuss the “pink slime” lawsuit between BPI and ABC. …
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Thursday, March 7, 2013-PM
Missed something? Listen again here! This afternoon Mike McConnell talked with Ilyce Glink about the economy and covered Jonah Berger’s new book “Contagious.” Mike also discussed food allergies with Dr. Kari Nadeau. The conversation continued with preservatives in food, Rand …
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Food allergies
Dr. Kari Nadeau, associate professor and director of Stanford Alliance for Food Allergy Research, joins Mike to discuss food allergies. …
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A rising market
Finance and real estate expert Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss money, real estate, the comeback of the housing market and new construction. For more information visit www.thinkglink.com or on Twitter at @Glink …
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Copy cat… Why we do things
Professor of Marketing at Wharton School Jonah Berger joins Mike to discuss his new book, Contagious, and the trends we tend to follow and the reason behind it. …
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Thursday, March 7, 2013-AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell addressed the sequester, Bloomberg’s regulation on ear buds,the ramifications of being caught with marijuana. Mike also discussed anger management classes and buying ammunition, working from home, and the “negative” influence of …
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The hunt for treasure!
Forrest Fenn the man who buried a hidden treasure joins Mike to discuss his treasure and the clues given to find it. For more information visit http://www.oldsantafetradingco.com. …
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Nowhere to call home
CEO of Chicago Alliance/Emergency Fund, Dr. Nonnie Brennan, joins Mike to discuss the 1000 homes campaign and homelessness in Chicago. …
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013-AM
Missed something? Listen again here! This morning Mike McConnell covered wreaking rental cars, driving in Europe, airport security and Chicago Public School’s class sizes. Mike also chatted with Dr. Nonnie Brennan about homelessness in Chicago. …
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013 – PM
Missed something? Listen again! Mike McConnell talked with Dr. Gary Namie about workplace bullying. Mike continues the topic of bullying and cover dibs, pink poodles, snow days and more! …
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You can sue for what!?
Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute, joins Mike to discuss workplace bullying. What it consists of and how you can stop it. For more information visit www.workplacebullying.org. …
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013 – AM
Missed something? Listen here! Mike McConnell discussed the snow and the diversity of munchkins in the new movie Oz: The Great and Powerful. Mike also talked politics with Paul Green and the legalization of marijuana with Peter Bensinger. …
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The issues with legalizing marijuana
Chicago native and former DEA under Ford, Carter and Regan, Peter Bensinger joins Mike to discuss his issues with the legalization of marijuana in many states across the nation. …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s Political Analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss Dennis Rodman, the sequester and all things politics. …
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Tag, you’re it!
Patrick Schultheis, a member of the group that plays an ongoing game of tag, joins Mike to discuss the details. Watch the video at espn.com …
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Inside the Westboro Baptist Church
Lauren Drain joins Mike to discuss her new book, Banished, and her upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church. …
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Taxes: Who pays what?
Roberton Williams, Sol Price Fellow at Tax Policy Center, joins Mike to discuss taxes. For more information visit www.taxpolicycenter.org. …
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Real estate and taxes
Dennis Rodkin from Chicago Magazine joins to Mike to discuss taxes and real estate. Check out Dennis on Twitter at @DealEstate and on www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Deal-Estate …
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The race for the 2nd district
Paul McKinley, (R) 2nd District candidate, joins Mike to discuss his campaign For more information visit www.mckinleyforcongress.com …
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The sequestration and you
Fiance expert Ilyce Glink joins Mike to discuss the sequestration. Could it mean another recession? For more information visit www.thinkglink.com and on Twitter at @Glink. …
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Investigation on drowning
Chuck Goudie of ABC 7 joins Mike to discuss an investigative report on mysterious unsolved drownings. …
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The quality of an American education
Michelle Rhee,CEO of students first and former chancellor of Washington D.C. public schools, joins Mike to discuss the quality of our education system. For more information visit www.studentsfirst.org. …
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Is Geico promoting something more?
Monica Cole from One Million Moms joins Mike to discuss a controversial Geico commercial. join Monica at http://www.onemillionmoms.com. Vote in the NewsClick poll about this ad. …
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Politics with Paul Green
WGN’s political analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss pensions, the 2nd District, and sequestration. …
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Metra’s boss
Alex Clifford, CEO of Metra, joins Mike to discuss Metra revenues. …
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Violence Against Women Act
Christina Villegas, visiting fellow at the Independent Forum, joins Mike to discuss the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. For more information visit www.iwf.org. …
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USDA layoffs
Orion Samuelson join Mike to discuss the USDA laying off meat inspectors. …
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Teachers: Too close for comfort
Human behavior expert Dr. Wendy Walsh joins Mike to discuss teachers having sexual relations with students. …
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Are oil speculators our friends?
Jerry Taylor from the Cato Institute explains why oil speculation is a good thing. Read his article at Forbes. …
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a meteorite!
Astronomer Mark Hammergren joins Mike to discuss the meteorite that hit Russia early this morning. …
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Is it criminal to not hire criminals?
Jim Bovard, author of Public Policy Hooligan, joins Mike to discuss the legal issues of background checks and NOT hiring criminals. …
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Issues surrounding the Dorner reward
WGN Radio legal analyst Karen Conti joins Mike to discuss the issues with the Christopher Dorner reward. …
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Inside ‘The Amazing Race’ with Phil Keoghan
Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, joins Mike to discuss the new season and what goes into planning the show. …
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How to deal with family burdens
Jeff Brown, columnist for TheStreet.com, joins Mike to discuss the fair share of burdens and how to deal when your siblings aren’t contributing in the family. Find out more at www.thestreet.com. …
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What does the American Airlines/US Airways merger mean...
The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, joins Mike to discuss the American Airlines and US Airways merger and what that means for your travel points. For more information check out www.thepointsguy.com …
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High school diploma… 1.6 million Illinoisans don’t have...
Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for GED Testing Service CT Turner joins Mike to discuss GED testing and the lack of high school diplomas in the state of Illinois. For more information check out www.gedtestingservice.com and www.gedcomputer.com.…
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Disability and the workplace
Frank Vernuccio, national expert on policy and government affairs, joins Mike to discuss disability and the workplace. Find out more information at www.usagovpolicy.com and for a free subscription to Vernuccio’s newsletter email usgovpolicy@gmail.com …
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Hot topics from the State of the Union
WGN’s Political Analyst Paul Green joins Mike to discuss the hot topics of the State of the Union address. …
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