Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Who is Riot Fest Benefitting? Certainly Not Douglass Park, Residents Say
John Howell speaks with Anton Adkins, a Chicago resident who lives across the street from Douglass Park. They discuss the impact of Riot Fest on the neighborhood, as well as residents' ideas for what ...
Sep 15, 2022
What’s a larger threat to the United States: an economic alliance between Russia and China or a military alliance?
Putin and Xi Jinping: What is their current relationship? Author of The Great U.S.-China Tech War Gordon Chang joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about what China has to gain, what Russia would do i...
Sep 15, 2022
Season underway, what do the Fighting Iliini need for a big season in the Big 10?
The Fighting Illini faces off against the Chattanooga Mocs on September 22nd at 7:30 PM! Coach Bielema and the Steve Cochran Show talk about how the team has grown since last season, previews next wee...
Sep 15, 2022
A Chicago sports treasure unearthed in a time capsule
A 1919 'Black Sox' World Series baseball was discovered recently. CEO of the Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group And the Chicago Sports Museum Grant DePorter joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk abou...
Sep 13, 2022
NYU Economist breaks down how the economy works
Is the Federal Reserve risking a recession to stop inflation? NYU Economics Professor Howard Yaruss joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how inflation is driven by psychology, why higher rates h...
Sep 13, 2022
iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you? CNET editor Ian Sherr settles the debate
The great debate – iPhone VS Android! CNET editor Ian Sherr joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the pros and cons of each platform, the dream of one singular charger for all phones, and a...
Sep 13, 2022
The Aldermen Need to “Show a Little Grace and Stop Complaining” on Their Way Out
John Howell speaks with Neil Steinberg, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist. Alderpeople need to stop whining on their way out, Steinberg says in his latest piece. During this mass exodus of Alderpersons, we ...
Sep 12, 2022
Mayor Gary Grasso: “To Have No Plan to Help These Migrants Does Them a Disservice”
John Howell speaks with Mayor Gary Grasso of Burr Ridge after the unannounced busing of migrants to the village over the weekend. He is not against helping the migrants, he says, but he is pushing for...
Sep 12, 2022
Do the Bears have a chance of becoming NFC Champions?
The Bears won yesterday’s game against the San Francisco 49’ers in less-than-perfect conditions. FOX 32 Sports Anchor Lou Canellis joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the Bears̵...
Sep 12, 2022
Vintage Chicago with Kori Rumore: Oprah, National Football League, Bears first home game
Curator of the Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore and the Steve Cochran Show travel back in time to talk about Oprah giving away almost 300 cars during a taping of her namesake TV show in 2004, the professio...
Sep 12, 2022
