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  • We interrupt this political insanity for this important (yet still entertaining) podcast... of science! On this episode these questions and more will be answered

    - Are there two astronauts stuck in Space?
    - Is Mars in our futures?
    - If you pack for 8 days in orbit and end up spending 6 months...who does the laundry?

    Also...
    - Do I need the new covid vaccine?
    - When should I get the flu shot?
    - Is it true that shingles doesn't care?

    Hear them here on a new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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    Is this the last New Year's Eve for people who can't stay awake until midnight? Will it be north of Chicago or will you go west? Get your tickets for either show...the afternoon in Crystal Lake or the reasonably early evening show in Downers Grove...or come to both!

    2pm at The Raue Center & 7pm at The Tivoli Theater

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  • There are a small handful of NFL play-by-play legends and none are better than Wayne Larrivee.

    He gives us an NFL season preview and answers the burning questions...

    - what's with this new kickoff rule

    - is Jordan Love worth the $$$

    - can the Chiefs make it 3 straight

    -does he own more cheeseheads or camouflage hats?

    And is it finally time for a real Bears/Packers rivalry? Hear it here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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  • The Kamala coming out party in Chicago went very, very, well. But where will the Dems go from here?

    We know the Trumplicans will vote. Will the Dems show up now that the party's party is over?

    Congressman Mike Quigley, Analyst Pat Brady, and regular guy Mark DeCarlo were at the United Center all week.

    Hear there three perspectives as we talk about what's now and what's next?

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  • Mark DeCarlo is a great entertainer who will be in one of the most prominent suites at the DNC...how?

    YA gotta listen... see what I did there!

    Also, Eric Harthen does the best Trump you'll ever hear...and about 999 other voices. YA gotta hear them both here on this special convention week edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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    Follow Mark DeCarlo on Instagram

    See everything Eric Harthen does and hire him!

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  • The Emmy and Peabody award winning comedian, writer, actor, producer is back with more funny...real funny...on stage.

    And hear him hear with me on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. Thanks for listening and sharing with a few of your friends!

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    Get tickets to Paul's Show here or here!

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  • POLITICS DONE REASONABLY

    Pat Brady and Bridget Gainer are two of my favorite guests. They know politics inside-out and while they come from different sides they talk AND listen to each other

    I know...what a crazy concept!

    We talk DNC, Kamala/Walz, and Trump panic. We also discuss what Mayor Brandon Johnson is and isn't "leading" in Chicago.

    Check out the show notes for important projects that they each lead and hear them here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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    Bridget Gainer founded and leads the Cook County Land Bank which is about to cut the ribbon and celebrate its 2,000th property. They are changing lives and the look of long vacant homes and lots in and around Chicago!

    Pat Brady co-founded the Lincoln Forum where you can see and hear the biggest named in politics and policy issues for Illinois and the USA. Check out more here.

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  • MY WISH FOR YOU... ...is that you have a friend in your life like Paul Coyte

    He is funny, kind, decent, and smart. He's also British...but if you get 4 out of 5 you're good. On this new episode we talk about a lot of stuff but the crazy thing is that I had a tech problem on my end that made me sound distant at best.

    So I sound like I'm FAR AWAY while Paul, who is in London, sounds like he's in the room. Other than that I think you'll really like this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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  • I LIKE WHEN GOOD PEOPLE WIN

    My friend, Lewis Black, and special guest, Andrea Darlas, join me to talk about PIXAR's biggest movie ever.

    INSIDE OUT 2 is THE summer blockbuster! $1.25 BILLION later ...it is a great movie with a great message!

    Hear ANGER here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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    Everything you need to know about Lewis.

    A heartbreaking story that has created a great new initiative...to think differently in all ways about mental health

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  • Mark Doyle from "Unite the Country" joins me to talk about the past, present, and future of President Biden and his run for reelection.

    Mark has the experience and the clarity to see what's real and what's unknown right now. Hear him here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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    UNITE THE COUNTRY is a Super Pac at unitethecountry.com

    Ragsofhonor.us for great patriotic gear that helps end homelessness among Vets in America

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  • At my core I believe you can disagree without being a...jerk. The inability to do that is why we're in the political mess we're in today.

    This episode of LFMO is a reposting of THE CRISIS CAST podcast that I was a guest on last week.

    Their show is hosted by Thom Serafin and Lissa Druss, two of the best political/media voices in Chicago . The mind behind THE CRISIS CAST is the great Todd Manley who has been my colleague, boss, and close friend for over 30 years

    We discussed politics and the end of my radio run among other things I think you'll like on this LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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  • It seems fitting that the one and only Robert Feder would be my guest on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE .

    His 40+ years of covering media is unmatched and a fair portion of that time was writing about the great radio on the air from Chicago.

    We talked about the 100th anniversary of WLS and his stories of the stars on mic at The Big 89.

    The timing is coincidental but having just done my last morning show there gives me an opportunity to share some words on that milestone as well.

    So hear Feder on Lujack, Landecker and all your favorites and share this episode everywhere!

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    Come see me and my friends as the "For Fathers" for some comedy at the Raue Center on Friday June 14th! One lucky dad will win a FREE ABT Grill!

    Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App!

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  • General John Borling returns to WLS AM 890 and to the podcast to talk about Memorial Day, what you should say on this historic day, and a lot more. Make sure you tell your kids about the meaning behind today!

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  • This new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE is a conversation with the legend, Dennis Quaid. I spoke with him while he was driving in a very cool car off to another cool adventure of some kind.

    We talked golf, sports, music and movies. Subscribe and never miss an episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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    healvets.org helps vets through craft therapy.

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  • After 17 years it was more than about time for Sammy Sosa to talk again. In his first Chicago interview since 2007 we talked about where he's been, what he's doing now, and of course -the magic of that summer of 1998. With special thanks to Phil Smith and the Medinah Shriners hear the full Slammin' Sammy Sosa interview here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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  • Former Chicago Police Supt., Garry McCarthy, joins me to talk about the life of a cop in the past, present, and future

    From the reality of what happened when he left his job in Chicago to the new reality of how its even harder to be one of the good guys today.

    He pulls no punches on the damage politics does in trying to keep people safe. Hear it all now on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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  • Arny Granat and Jerry Mickelson started JAM PRODUCTIONS and made history.

    Before there was Ticketmaster and Live Nation there was JAM. They built an empire and had more fun than the superstar bands they put on stage.

    Arny is still busy with show business and his new company. And even though he doesn't do interviews- he talked to me on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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  • Bill Leff always makes me laugh. He always makes me funnier. He's an excellent tennis player and he and I always play a friendly version of smart-ass tennis.

    There's no ball, no net... it's just back and forth smart assery. That's what this episode is - for the most part. And... we also talk about Bill's time on WLS as we continue to celebrate the 100th year of The Big 890!

    I think you're really going to like this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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    Bill Leff is the host and cartoon curator of TOON IN WITH ME weekday mornings. He also is a new part of the family for the legendary Svengoolie every Saturday night. See it all on METV and check your local listings.

    Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App!

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  • Mike Ferrin knows more baseball than Abner Doubleday.

    He's been analyzing and calling baseball on Sirius/XM and ESPN, both college and pro, for over 20 years. It's time for our annual breakdown of a new season on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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    Mike Ferrin hosts POWER ALLEY mornings on Sirius/XM and just agreed to call even more college baseball on ESPN.

    Follow him on X (twitter) or Instagram.

    Donald Trump is voiced by the great Eric Harthen. Get your orange "genius" HERE.

    Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App!

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  • To continue the celebration of the 100th birthday of WLS Radio we keep bringing in the big ones. Here you'll hear Roe Conn and me talking about his 25 years at WLS... how he got there... the break up with Garry... who he thinks is the funniest guy ever (spoiler: not me).

    Thanks for listening to LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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  • Andy Richter is back home in Chicago. He grew up in Yorkville and learned improv at Second City. After spending most of 30 years with Conan he's hosting his own podcast, acting, and he's become a regular 'toon voice. We talk about his life and the show we'll do together for the cancer fighting heroes at The H Foundation

    Hear him here, as the funny keeps on coming on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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    Support H Foundation anyway you can!

    - Get tickets for my live Q&A with Andy Richter. It's a part of their big comedy night featuring Mike Toomey, Ana Beleval, Jim Flanigan doing stand-up and hosted by Andrea Darlas

    - Catch up on Andy Richter's podcast here

    Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App!

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