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Mike McConnell
Weekdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mike's show features a broad range of topics from in-the-news social issues to the oddities of everyday life... More >>
Video and Photos: Bowfishing for Asian CarpMike McConnell went bowfishing for Asian carp on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Check out the video and photos, and watch out for... |
Mike McConnell 5-24-12 11:00-12:00pmLA has banned plastic bags from grocery stores and Mike shares his opinions on the subject and listens to yours. Mike also talks about women in combat. David Kaplan and a few listeners have a few things to say about that. Mike McConnell 5-24-12 10:00-11:00amMike continues talking about panhandlers and then talks about a man who got a ticket for warning people about an upcoming speed trap. He takes your calls about the subject. And our furniture is killing us? Mike talks about deadly furniture accidents.... Mike McConnell 5-24-12 9:00-10:00amMike starts off by talking about a couple of news stories from Wednesday. Then he talks about some strange lyrics in CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" and the "American Idol" finale. Then Mike talks to Adele Nicholas, a lawyer for nine panhandlers who claims... Mike McConnell 5-23-12 11:00-12:00pmAs usual, Mike brings on Professor Paul Green and they recap the NATO weekend, discuss Newark's mayor, Cory Booker and the attitudes of Springfield vs. Washington. Later in the hour, Mike and the crew talk about a school prank that went wrong. Mike McConnell 5-23-12 10:00-11:00amListen as Mike interviews Ambassador Henry Crumpton. Ambassador Crumpton recently released a book titled "The Art of Intelligence: Lessons from a Life in the CIA's Clandestine Service." Following that, Mike speaks with Randy Weaver, owner of Randy'... Mike McConnell 5-23-12 9:00-10:00amMike starts the show discussing the banned license plates in the state of Illinois. Moving on, Mike interviews Chris Hermes, spokesperson for the National Lawyers Guild and they evaluate the police brutality on the NATO protesters last weekend. Chris... Mike McConnell 5-22-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pmMike talks about the so-called "NATO 3" and the controversy surrounding their arrest. Was it smart for Occupy Chicago to publish photos of undercover cops? And Mike looks at an app that can identify who you are and how old you are. And Mike talks... Mike McConnell 5-22-12 10:00-11:00amMike talks about a preacher in North Carolina who wants to put gays and lesbians in concentration camps. Then he talks about a woman who was fired for being late for meal breaks and asks if there are more ridiculous rules like this. He takes your... Mike McConnell 5-22-12 9:00-10:00amMike kicks off looking at some obscure new stories before talking about how we spell words wrong so much. Then he talks about more strange stories. And Mike asks you how you remembered certain words as a kid, like different rhymes (My Very... Mike McConnell 5-21-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pmMike looks at an asset forfeiture case in Wisconsin where police confiscated bail money which they say had drug residue on it. He talks to lawyer Andy Williams about the case. He also checks on the march on Boeing headquarters with Ed Curran. He also...
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Adele NicholasMike talks to Adele Nicholas, who is suing the city on behalf of nine panhandlers who claim the CPD is harassing them and violating their First Amendment rights. Joe Kittinger, Felix BaumgartnerMike talks to Joe Kittinger, the current world record holder for the highest, fastest and longest skydive and Felix Baumgartner, who is attempting to break the record. Rachel Perrotta, Occupy ChicagoRachel Perrotta, a spokeswoman for Occupy Chicago talks about her group's plans for the day, including a protest at Boeing headquarters. Rich Cohen, Wall Street JournalRich Cohen of the "Wall Street Journal" talks about his article "Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed". Erron Fisher and Mike LaMonicaMike talks to Erron Fisher and Mike LaMonica of the Fisher and LaMonica law firm about a lottery ticket lawsuit. Edward Klein, "The Amateur"Mike talks to Edward Klein about his new book "The Amateur" and President Obama's time in office. Joseph Bast, President of the Heartland InstituteMike talks to Joseph Bast of the Heartland Institute about the group's upcoming climate-change conference. John Schafer, Catherine O'Connor, and Prakasam Tata on the Chicago River Clean UpMike has a discussion about cleaning up the Chicago River with John Schafer of Schafer Consulting, Catherine O'Connor of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and Prakasam Tata of The Center for Transformation of Waste... Mike McConnell 5/24/2012 Call of The DayWGN sports host Dave Kaplan gives Mike his thoughts about women in combat situations. Mike McConnell 5/22/2012 Call of The DayMike talks to Mark Shields of the Fraternal Order of Police about the recent NATO summit and claims by Occupy Chicago about pictures of what they claim to be undercover police officers. Mike McConnell 5/21/2012 Call of The DayMike talks to "Alex" who explains why a pilot with a gun might be a problem. Mike McConnell 5/18/2012 Call of The DayRich Cohen of the "Wall Street Journal" talks about his article "Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed". Mike McConnell 5/17/2012 Call of The DayMiguel Fuentas of the Guardian Angels talks about an incident where the Angels were attacked on the Red line. Mike McConnell 5/15/2012 Call of The DayDerek Thompson of The Atlantic talks to Mike about whether or not unpaid internships are immoral. Mike McConnell 5/14/2012 Call of The DayBrian answers why kids are being asked to tell their secrets in a New Jersey test. Mike McConnell 5/11/2012 Call of The DayLarry talks about his experience producing commercials for Kellogg's cereals and the standards of when he worked. Photos
WGN Radio Mike McConnell Wrigley Field TourOn Saturday June 11, Mike McConnell along with WGN radio contest winners and guests went on a guided tour of Wrigley Field, home of Chicago Cubs. The tour gave the group the oppurtunity to see behind the scenes of Wrigley Field as well as learn about... |
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Paul Green 5-9-12 Israel, election in France and NATO
Professor Paul Green is back from his trip to Israel and has some stories for Mike McConnell. They talk about the NATO summit and the...
Paul Green 5-4-12 Jerusalem: the state of tourism in the Middle East, international media coverage, and state cutbacks in Illinois
Paul Green joins Mike from Jerusalem to fill us in on the state of tourism in the Middle East, international media coverage, and state...
Paul Green 4-25-12 Dirty campaigning, Teddy Roosevelt and trying to figure out how to decrease the debt in Illinois
Professor Paul Green talks with John St. Augustine, who is sitting in for Mike McConnell. They talk about one of their favorite presidents,...
Paul Green 4-18-12 Red light cameras, presidential campaigns and the NATO summit
Mike and Professor Paul Green start their weekly discussion recapping a bit of what happened at the remote broadcast last Friday. They...
Paul Green 4-13-12 Hometown Voices Tour: Libertyville
Mike starts off the show by talking politics with political analyst Professor Paul Green. They discuss Jesse Jackson Jr.'s involvement...
