Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
The Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, what are the immediate legal effects?
“Depending upon which way the culture wars run in the next few years those precedents can definitely be challenged.” Evan Bernick Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University School...
Jun 27, 2022
Professor Michael Leroy on the “Profound Unintended Consequences” of Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
Andrea Darlas, in for John Howell, is joined by Professor Michael Leroy, LER Alumni Professor of Labor and Employment Relations and affiliated member of the College of Law faculty at University of Ill...
Jun 24, 2022
Kristen Ziman’s “Reimagining Blue”: Building a Bridge Between Police and Divided Communities
Andrea Darlas is joined by former Aurora Police Chief, Kristen Ziman. They discuss Ziman's new book, "Reimagining Blue." She wanted to create something from the perspective of a female, flawed, multif...
Jun 24, 2022
Support Team Mongo’s bid to add Bears legend Steve McMichael to the Hall of Fame
One of the most beloved Bears players of all time, Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s battle with ALS has transformed him into symbol of strength to those who are sharing in his struggle. Joe...
Jun 24, 2022
Nick Digilio previews the weekend box office with ‘Elvis’ and ‘Lightyear’
Chicago’s favorite overnight movie critic returns to The Steve Cochran Show with his passionate reviews of the new biopic ‘Elvis’ and the animated adventure ‘Lightyear’.&...
Jun 24, 2022
U.S. Senate passes first major gun legislation in three decades
“If they repeal the 2nd amendment there would still be a lot of gun ownership in the United States.” – University of Illinois School of Law Dean Vikram Amar joins the Steve Cochran S...
Jun 24, 2022
‘This is not a mental health problem.’ -Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst
Congress passes new gun control bills after hearing testimonies from the Uvalde survivors. ABC News’ Brad Garrett breaks down what happened during yesterday’s U.S. House hearing addressing...
Jun 09, 2022
The first IVF baby shares her story
40 years ago, Elizabeth Carr was the first baby conceived via in vitro fertilization in the United States. Elizabeth Carr shares how it felt to be covered by the media since she was three cells old an...
Jun 09, 2022
The Steve Cochran Show starting Wednesday at 5:30 AM on 890 WLS!
Can any candidate beat Governor J.B. Pritzker? Steve Cochran will be driving mornings on the Big 89 starting Wednesday! Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach catch up with Steve Cochran and find out how is f...
Jun 08, 2022
‘The United States is not Ukraine.’ -Thomas Spoehr, Director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense
After 100 days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, where does the United States go from here? Director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense Thomas Spoehr talks with Pete McMurray and Judy...
Jun 08, 2022
