Mike McConnell

Mike McConnell 5-24-12 11:00-12:00pm

LA 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 10:00-11:00am

Mike 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 9:00-10:00am

Mike 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 11:00-12:00pm

As 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 10:00-11:00am

Listen 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 9:00-10:00am

Mike 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 pm

Mike 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 10:00-11:00am

Mike 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 9:00-10:00am

Mike 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 pm

Mike 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...

Mike McConnell 5-21-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks to a Chicago police officer who responds to claims made by Rachel Perrotta in the first hour. He takes your calls about the protesters. He also looks at several cases of "repression". Then he talks to Ed Curran on the march on Boeing...

Mike McConnell 5-21-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike talks about the NATO protests and then talks to Rachel Perrotta, a spokeswoman for Occupy Chicago about her group's protests during the NATO summit and a protest against the Boeing Corp. Then he takes your calls about the protests.

Mike McConnell 5-18-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike looks at some weird stories on the web, like a man who opens beer with a chainsaw and then he reviews a mistaken article which claims Obama was born in Kenya, follows-up on a lottery lawsuit story he talked about yesterday, and then discusses...

Mike McConnell 5-18-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks Disco and about a man in Tennessee who asking the state to help him support his 33 kids. He takes your calls about the subject. Plus, anybody want a free fridge? Mike is giving one away! Just tell him if you need one. And a principal wants...

Mike McConnell 5-18-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike starts off the day the same as he always does on Friday, talking to David Gregory of "Meet the Press" about the NATO Summit and a possible debt ceiling fight. Then he talks to Rich Cohen of the "Wall Street" Journal regarding his article which...

Mike McConnell 5-17-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike starts the final hour talking to Erron Fisher and Mike LaMonica of the Fisher and LaMonica law firm about a lottery lawsuit. He takes your comments about the topic. Then he talks about Disco and the recent death of Donna Summer and takes your...

Mike McConnell 5-17-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike kicks off the hour talking to Cindy Housner of The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association about the recent state Attorney General's order for the IHSA to allow more opportunities for disabled athletes. Then he takes your calls about the subject...

Mike McConnell 5-17-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike begins the hour with a discussion about how much restroom attendants should be paid and gives his experiences on the subject and then takes your calls. Then he gives you a chance to call in and win Sox-Cubs tickets if you answer his trivia...

Mike McConnell 5-16-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

In the final hour, Mike has his weekly conversation with Professor Paul Green. Before they get into politics, Mike gives Professor Green a hard time for not coming into the studio (on Mike's birthday of all days). They discuss massive tax increases...

Mike McConnell 5-16-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike kicks off the second hour talking about addictions. He takes calls from listeners about the addictions they have. You would be surprised to hear some of the things people reveal on air. Later in the hour, Mike talks about the way Chicago is...

Mike McConnell 5-16-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike starts the show clearing up a story that was brought up during his transition with the Jonathon Brandmeier show, talking about his experience at a swingers club. Have you seen the controversial 'Time' magazine cover with a 26-year-old mom breast...

Mike McConnell 5-15-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks to Ed Klein of MSNBC about his new book "The Amateur". Then Mike talks to Cubs Ticket Sales VP Colin Faulkner about tickets for the upcoming Sox-Cubs series and gives away a ticket to a lucky fan. He wraps up the show talking about the...

Mike McConnell 5-15-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike discusses the NATO Summit this weekend, the dignitaries and protesters expected to converge on the city and education. Also, what should the sound of an electric car be? Mike takes your suggestions. And Derek Thompson discusses whether...

Mike McConnell 5-15-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike looks over some recent news stories before talking the list of the most popular baby names. Then he examines a satirical article about a coach who claims that anti-bullying measures are causing kids to stop playing youth football. He takes...

Mike McConnell 5-14-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike begins the last hour by talking about a woman who took up swimming because she was going on "Survivor:, then asks you what you tried to get the hang of but never could. Then he discusses a New Jersey test where kids are asked to reveal their...

Mike McConnell 5-14-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike begins the hour talking about political dirt-digging and whether it's ethical or not. He takes your calls about this subject. Then he talks to Joseph Bast, president of the Heartland Institute. He spends the rest of the hour talking to him about...

Mike McConnell 5-14-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike starts off talking about Belize's attempts to update their health care system. Then he takes your calls about Central America. Then Mike talks to criminal defense lawyer Mark Furnish about a recent child pornography ruling in New York State....

Mike McConnell 5-11-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike starts off the hour by talking to Larry, who used to produces Kellogg's commercials and talks about what was required of him. Next he talks to two former football players about head injuries and what the league is doing about them. Then he talks...

Mike McConnell 5-11-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike examines a supposedly difficult science test and takes your calls to play "The Science Test" to see if you can answer his questions. Then he looks at Canada's new genderless passport and compares it to Illinois's drivers licenses and people...

Mike McConnell 5-11-12 9:00-10:00am David Gregory, Confusion, anti-terrorism and good-looking grandmas

In the first segment, Mike talks to "Meet the Press" host David Gregory about the election. Next, he goes over dumb criminal, a fundamentalist Catholic school, what to for for your mother-in-law on Mother's Day and terrorism. Then Mike talks about...

Mike McConnell 5-10-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike continues to talk about a topic he discussed during the 10:00 hour regarding a study that says hot dogs are worse for the human body than cigarettes. Mike talks about other studies that have come out that don not make sense. He also has a...

Mike McConnell 5-10-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about a news story that came about illegal immigrant taking advantage of a tax loophole that gives them more money on their tax returns. He talks to Bob Segall, the reporter who investigated the situation. Mike takes calls on the topic....

Mike McConnell 5-10-12 9:00-10:00am

With President Barack Obama endorsing same sex marriage, Mike has several conversations with WGN's anchors and listeners who called into the show. He also talks about punishments teachers are handing out to students these days.

Mike McConnell 5-9-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike has his weekly visit with Professor Paul Green. Professor Green is back from Israel and has stories to tell about his trip.Mike and Professor Green discuss the fast-approaching NATO summit. They also chat about the election in France and how...

Mike McConnell 5-9-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike finishes up a conversation he started with in-studio guest, Steve Dale. Steve is a pet expert and certified dog and cat behavior consultant. Mike and Steve discuss with WGN radio anchors and callers about the idea of allowing dogs to be at...

Mike McConnell 5-9-12 9:00-10:00am

Mike is joined in studio by pet expert, Steve Dale. They talk about a semi-hot button issue regarding whether dogs should be allowed at certain restaurants. Mike takes calls to get the opinion of some listeners. He and Steve also discuss a man who...

Mike McConnell 5-4-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paul Green joins Mike from Jerusalem to fill us in on the state of tourism in the Middle East, international media coverage, and state cutbacks in Illinois. Then, Mike covers the story of a woman who was told she was too fat to fly by Southwest...

Mike McConnell 5-4-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike covers a list of the Best Cities for Cheap Skates, and a surprising amount is in the Midwest. Mike takes your calls to hear about your cheap skate friends. Then, schools are banning hugging now, and Mike hears your thoughts.

Mike McConnell 5-4-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the morning by talking to Christina of the St. Cornelius School who recently won $50,000 in computers through their recycling drive. Congrats! Then, in this time of economic hardship Mike talks about less common job options, such as...

Mike McConnell 5-3-12 10:00-11:00am

With the Cubs playing an early game in Cincinnati, Mike has a jam-packed final hour. He is joined in studio by 'Joe the parrot.' Joe's owner, Kim, called into the show recently saying that Joe can whistle TV show themes. Unfortunately for Mike, Joe...

Mike McConnell 5-3-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Don't you hate when you are walking down a hallway and are about to bump into someone, so you move one way and the person moves the same way? Mike talks about that and other 'walkward' situations. Towards the end of the hour, Mike talks about the...

Mike McConnell 5-2-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

In the final hour, Mike talks about time travel. Do you think it's possible? Mike talks to Andrew Basiago. An attorney in Seattle, Andrew not only believes it's possible, but claims he has done it. Mike plays a clip from Berean Baptist Church in...

Mike McConnell 5-2-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about the striking workers at the 'Caterpillar' plant that went on strike Tuesday. Mike takes calls from listeners about unions. He gets opinions from the people who are for unions as well as ones who are against.

Mike McConnell 5-2-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show talking about an interesting collection he has and how he can add to it for just a nickle. He also talks about how San Francisco has been issuing tickets to cars who do not have their wheels facing the right direction when...

Mike McConnell 5-1-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike 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 5-1-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike discusses the outrage over Obama's new slogan, "Forward," and shares slogans from other past Presidents. Then we hear why 1 in 10 Americans are left handed from Dan Abrams, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University.

Mike McConnell 5-1-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off with some odd news, including a heist in the Czech Republic that involved scrap dealers stealing a 10 ton bridge. Then, in New York, you can now get a $300 ticket for having a bird bath, as they may spread disease. At the bottom of...

Mike McConnell 4-30-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike covers a story in which students were caught drinking on a field trip, which leads to a discussion about what guidelines for fieldtrips should be. Then, Mike catches up with Crystal from Occupy Chicago who is at an Occupy demonstration.

Mike McConnell 4-30-12 10-11am

Mike talks to Kathleen DeLaney of DeLaney & DeLaney LLC about an Indiana woman who was fired for using invitro fertilization. Should your boss have a say in your health care decisions?

Mike McConnell 4-30-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike shares some odds and ends, and then Mike covers a map that shows where you're most likely to die of what. Later, Mike discusses the G8 summit, and why it's interesting and exciting with Adam Taylor, the Vice President Advocacy at World Vision.

Mike McConnell 4-27-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike catches up with Kelli Space, a recent college graduate who started a fundraising program online to help repay her $200,000 in college debt. Then, Mike covers a list of women's perfumes that actually remind men of their grandmothers. Later,...

Mike McConnell 4-27-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike hears your thoughts on the previous hour's interview with Martin Durbin, Executive Vice President of the American Petroleum Institute. Then, Mike lightens things up by covering a test administered to native Americans that is usually given to...

Mike McConnell 4-27-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike catches up with David Gregory of Meet The Press to hear an update on the presidential election, then wraps up some odds and ends. At the bottom of the hour, Mike talks oil with Martin Durbin, Executive Vice President of the American Petroleum...

Mike McConnell 4-26-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

In the final hour, Mike is joined my Kip Hawley. Kip is the former administrator of the TSA. Mike and Kip discuss what the TSA is responsible for. The two chat about Kip's new book: 'Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the Fight for the Future of...

Mike McConnell 4-26-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks to Frida Ghitis, who penned a column titled: 'Are Men Stupid?' Mike talks to her about the piece. He takes calls from listeners about the conversation. Later in the hour, Mike talks about the postal service and how it is having trouble...

Mike McConnell 4-26-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

In the first hour, Mike talks about the student-loan debt crisis. Mike also talks about a story in which a woman found $2,300 dollars in a store, grabbed it and rushed out of the exit. She was arraigned on misdemeanor theft. Was it right for her to...

Mike McConnell 4-24-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike discusses "The Plastic Bag Act," which would address the problem of litter caused by plastic bags by requiring manufacturers of plastic bags to pay fees, print their company name on the bag, and create plans for recycling the bags, amongst other...

Mike McConnell 4-24-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about what to do when a debt collection agency is after you, and leads a discussion about the social security issue. Then, Mike talks about anti-immigration laws and we hear from an "illegal alien" about the status of illegal immigrants in...

Mike McConnell 4-24-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show with some odd news, including "people behaving badly" all around the U.S. Then, Hugh Hefner has announced that the GOP has declared a "war on sex." What justifies a "war" these days? Then, Mike talks taxes, specifically...

Mike McConnell 4-23-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks about the lawsuit against the reality show "The Bachelor," as a few men are suing for not being picked because of their race. Then Mike looks a little deeper in to the unemployment problem in America: are people not willing to work? Are...

Mike McConnell 4-23-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike chats with Dr. Mary Neal, Author of the book To Heaven and Back, about her near death experience while kayaking in South America, and its effects on her life. Then, Mike discusses Obama's efforts to spread the wealth and takes your calls.

Mike McConnell 4-23-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show with some odd news, including a 50-year-old great-grandmother who got drunk and passed out while babysitting her great-grandchildren. Then, Mike discusses the Secret Service prostitution scandal, and the concept of...

Mike McConnell 4-20-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike discusses the degree of national panic caused by kids faces being put on milk cartons. How often does it happen? Later, Mike and Mary talk about the passing of Jonathan Frid, and then discusses the 4/20 holiday.

Mike McConnell 4-20-12 10:00-11:00am

In the first half of the hour Mike chats with Economist Dr. Roland Sturm of the RAND Corporation about the concept of "food deserts." Then, in honor of Levon Helm, Mike asks what concert you would relive if you could. Mike takes your calls.

Mike McConnell 4-20-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off with some odds and ends, including a few stories about brids acting strange lately. Then, Garry McCarthy, the Chicago Police Superintendent, said he could have actually arrested the Coyotes' Torres for the violent hit on Blackhawk's...

Mike McConnell 4-19-12 10:00-11:00am

One of Mike's favorite things when he was in school was taking field trips. He talks about a group of kindergartners that were taken to a jail for a field trip. Parents of the students are unhappy with the decision. Mike takes calls on whether it was...

Mike McConnell 4-19-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks about the issue of difference in pay between men and women. He talks to Melissa Josephs, the director of Equal Opportunity Policy for Women Employed. Mike takes calls during and after his conversation with Melissa. Mike also talks about...

Mike McConnell 4-18-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

One of the topics from the 10:00 hour spills over into the final hour. The story about the comptroller of Dixon, Illinois, Rita Crundwell, embezzling over $30 million. Supposedly she spent some of the money on a fully loaded motor home. Mike talks to...

Mike McConnell 4-18-12 10:00-11:00am

News out of Dixon, Illinois is that over the course of five or six year period city comptroller, Rita Crundwell, embezzled over $30 million. Mike talks to Chris Marquet of Marquet Internations. According to the Marquet International website, "Marquet...

Mike McConnell 4-18-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks about some of the hot stories of the week in the first hour. He talks to Dan Emmett about the secret service prostitution scandal. Dan is an author who wrote a book titled: 'Within Arm's Length: The Extraordinary Life and Career of a...

Mike McConnell 4-17-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Why should the Mega Millions Lottery winner come forward? Mike discusses this and hears your thoughts. Then, Mike discusses the way many girls are spending a fortune on prom dresses, and how the average amount of money spent on prom night is about...

Mike McConnell 4-17-12 10:00-11:00am

It's tax day, and Mike shares an idea that everyone living in America over age 18 should pay $100 on tax day. Then, Mike chats with Columnist Ron Jackson of the Kankakee Daily Journal about his idea to bring back racial profiling.

Mike McConnell 4-17-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show with some odd news, then asks if you've ever ordered a meal only to be unpleasantly surprised by the bill. Later Mike chats with Ty Fahner, President of the Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago, about Illinois'...

Mike McConnell 4-16-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks to Lüc Carl, Author of The Drunk Diet, about how he managed to lose 40 pounds without giving up drinking. Then, chin-implants are becoming a popular form of plastic surgery. Mike discusses this and some other odd news, then takes your...

Mike McConnell 4-16-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike chats with Karen Conti about the trial of baseball player Roger Clemens, who is accused of lying to Congress about using performance enhancing drugs. Mike takes your calls, then discusses the high number of shootings that occured this past...

Mike McConnell 4-16-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike chats with an Aurora man who went on a trip down to Antarctica, got stranded, and is still there. Then, Mike asks if you would rather pay taxes for a pristine Wrigley Field or improve it through advertising revenue. Mike takes your calls.

Mike McConnell 4-13-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike continues his live broadcast from Libertyville as part of the Hometown Voices Tour and chats with Connie Kowal, Recreation and Sports Complex Director for the Libertyville Sports Complex. Later, Mike talks to Allstate Insurance Agent Sedrik...

Mike McConnell 4-13-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike continues broadcasting live from the Hometown Voices Tour in Libertyville, and chats with the Mayor of Libertyville, Terry Weppler. Then, Mike talks to Dr Charles Nozicka, Emergency Room Pediatrician at Advocate Condell Medical Center in...

Mike McConnell 4-13-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike broadcasts live from the suburb of Libertyville at the Civic Center as part of the Hometown Voices Tour. Mike starts off the show by talking politics with political analyst Professor Paul Green. They discuss Jesse Jackson Jr.'s involvement...

Mike McConnell 4-12-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike revisits a topic from the first hour. He talks to listeners about how being able to relate to a presidential candidate affects their opinion on said candidate. He has interesting way of deciding whether a candidate is likable or not.

Mike McConnell 4-12-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks to Hillel Levin. Hillel wrote a piece for the May edition of Chicago Magazine titled: 'The Gang that Wouldn't Die.' It centers around the Chicago Outfit. Mike changes gears later in the hour and talks about motion sensitive underwear.

Mike McConnell 4-12-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

The first hour of the show focuses mostly on the 'war on women' the 'war for women' depending on who you talk to. Mike talks about how Mitt Romney's wife, Ann, said that she never worked a day in her life. Mike takes calls on how repeatability to...

Mike McConnell 4-11-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks about the question so many people ask, 'why do coaches make so much money at the college level?' The University of Arkansas fired their head football coach, who was scheduled to make $3.5 million for the next several seasons and a buyout...

Mike McConnell 4-11-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about a list of the best and worst jobs in America. He discusses the list with Tony Lee, the publisher of careercast.com. Mike also talks about the dangers of driving with a dog in your lap.

Mike McConnell 4-11-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks about the controversy surrounding the length of school days for Chicago Public Schools. He recalls his school days being much shorter and takes calls to see what others say about it. Mike also discusses the National debt.

Mike McConnell 4-10-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike chats with Laureus World Sports Academy Member Marcus Allen about the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation which makes an effort to help kids through coaching in less fortunate areas. Then, Mike covers some odd news, including a woman who used...

Mike McConnell 4-10-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike discusses Ozzie Guillen's apology from the last hour and hears your thoughts. Then, Mike talks about the story in the Chicago Tribune of Jay Bauer, a man who quit his job to be an FBI Analyst, yet didn't get the job because he couldn't meet...

Mike McConnell 4-10-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts out this morning by sharing the news of the Mega Millions lottery winners and their plans for their newly acquired cash. Then, a restaurant in New York, that's more of a tourist scam, has a $275 lunch special - yet they don't tell you the...

Mike McConnell 4-9-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike chats with Brent from Illinois Pork Producers about DaBurger, then catches up with Troy Murray of the Blackhawks broadcast team.

Mike McConnell 4-9-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike discusses the lengths someone would go to for $20 of free gas. Then, Mike discusses the Obama administration's proposal for government contracted work forces to be comprised of at least 7% disability workers. Mike takes your calls.

Mike McConnell 4-9-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts the morning off with some odd news, then covers some Easter talk, including towns who have had to cancel Easter egg hunts due to overly aggressive parents. At the end of the hour Mike takes your calls.

Mike McConnell 4-6-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike continues the conversation about why gas prices hike up the way they do, then shares the story of a woman who was arrested for drunk driving and tried to seduce the state trooper who pulled her over. Mike shares some other odd news stories,...

Mike McConnell 4-6-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks to Professor Bart Ehrman, Author of the book, Did Jesus Exist? They take your calls. Later, Mike chats with David Sykuta, Executive Director of the Illinois Petroleum Council, about the explanation for high gas prices.

Mike McConnell 4-6-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks to David Gregory of Meet The Press about the upcoming presidential election, then the standards for obesity have changed, and not in our favor. On that note, a hospital in Texas has refused to hire obese employees, which is a...

Mike McConnell 4-5-12 12:00 am - 12:45 pm

Mike gets some extra time on the air leading up to the pregame show for the first Cubs game of the year. Mike talks to WGN Radio host, John Williams. John talks about a mistake he made when singing the '7th Inning Stretch.' Mike also discusses the...

Mike McConnell 4-5-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks to author, Hart Seely. Hart wrote the book 'The Juju Rules: Or, How to Win Ballgames from Your Couch: A Memoir of a Fan Obsessed.' Mike and Hart discuss the superstitions fans have when watching their teams play ball. Mike fields calls...

Mike McConnell 4-5-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike checks in with a few of his co-workers who are at Wrigley Field for Opening Day. Dave Kaplan makes predictions for the 2012 Cubs as well as tells some stories about being a vendor at Wrigley when he was growing up. He served fellow WGN Radio...

Mike McConnell 4-5-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

In the spirit of it being Opening Day for the Cubs, Mike is joined by author, Jimmy Greenfield. Jimmy recently published a book titled '100 Things Cubs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.' Mike talks to him about the ones that stood out to him....

Mike McConnell 4-4-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Professor Paul Green makes his weekly visit to Mike's show. They talk about the Republican Primary elections in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C. Later in the hour, Mike talks to Matt Skorniak. Matt was part of a group that won $250,000 playing...

Mike McConnell 4-4-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about whether women hate other women because they are beautiful. He also has a conversation with John Cochrane. John is an expert in the field of health insurance. Mike asks him what has to be covered in a health insurance plan. They...

Mike McConnell 4-4-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

The first hour of Mike's show has bit of an airplane theme. Mike talks about an airline that is starting to charge passengers $35 for carry-on luggage. Later, Mike talks to United Captain, Jerry Lagerloef. Mike asks Jerry how he would talk someone...

Mike McConnell 4-3-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nick Gillespie, Editor in Chief of Reason.com, joins the show to talk about why we need to teach our kids how to handle bullies. Then, The Masters are coming up soon, and Mike discusses the fact that they don't allow women in the club. Mike takes...

Mike McConnell 4-3-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike continues the discussion about high gasoline prices, then chats about what your rights are when you get pulled over by a cop with Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy at American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois.

Mike McConnell 4-3-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show with some odd news, then Mike asks what the ultimate Chicago channel would consist of. Later, Mike gives the latest on pink slime, and then chats with about the high gas prices with Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association...

Mike McConnell 4-2-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike chats more about last weekend's lottery and then covers a story from Florida in which the National Park Service has banned pedestrians from the beach in a pre-nesting season for turtles. Then, could Anne Romney be Mitt's secret weapon? Mike...

Mike McConnell 4-2-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about the atrocity of the city not picking up your garbage and takes your calls. Then, Mike discusses the possibility of legislation that will ban saggy pants.

Mike McConnell 4-2-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show by talking about the curse of the lottery, then discusses some odd news. Later, Mike talks about the WGN-TV and Direct TV conflict, and then Mike chats with WGN Weather Center's Tim McGill about the National Weather Service's...

Mike McConnell 3-30-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike discusses the laws regarding student-teacher relationships, and then asks what is the best prize you've ever won, as everyone has lottery fever.

Mike McConnell 3-30-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike discusses the new invention of "picnic pants," which are a real treat. Then, Mike does the "Don't Take My Word For It" segment, and shares some funny stories, including a woman who walked in to a lake because she was texting. Then, Mike shares...

Mike McConnell 3-30-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike discusses tonight's Mega Millions lottery which is currently at $640 million. Then, Jerry Lee Lewis is getting married for the 7th time, and Mike shares the viral video of the intoxicated man who sings "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Mike McConnell 3-29-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike's size-13 gym shoes were stolen while he was at the gym. Who would steal sweaty gym shoes? He takes calls about strange things that have been stolen. He also talks to attorney Larry Jackowiak about parking violations.

Mike McConnell 3-29-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks about the latest details of the Trayvon Martin case. He takes calls from listeners to see what they have to see about the controversial subject. Mike also takes calls about parking violation stories.

Mike McConnell 3-29-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks about the idea of a helicopter drone delivering tacos to people using a GPS system. With the Mega Millions jackpot eclipsing the half-billion mark, Mike talks about the odds and history of the lottery.

Mike McConnell 3-28-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Professor Paul Green visits with Mike in studio. They discuss the Trayvon Martin case, health care and gas prices. Mike also talks with Jessica Bellucci. Jessica is the director of communications and conviviality for WGN America. They talk about...

Mike McConnell 3-28-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike talks to Dr. James Dixon, a professor at Iowa State university. They talk about the 'pink slime' meat. Mike and Dr. Dixon take calls from listeners. Mike also talks about the health care debate.

Mike McConnell 3-28-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike talks about an All-Chicago TV station. If there were such a channel, what would you want to be played on it? Mike also talks about a study that says there is no benefit to homework for students until they hit junior year of high school. He takes...

Mike McConnell 3-27-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike discusses the Trayvon Martin case and hears what you think about it. Then, Mike chats with the winners of the new Cubs theme song contest, brothers Dan and George Cassidy about their winning song.

Mike McConnell 3-27-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike and Jim chat about the crazy warm weather, and then Mike discusses the idea of a tax for bikers.

Mike McConnell 3-27-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off the show by discussing out-of-place props in tv shows and movies, then shares the story of a man who shot off a gun to celebrate his new job. Then, Mike discusses new guidelines for standardized tests that omit certain words like...

Mike McConnell 3-26-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike talks to Pet Expert Steve Dale about the squirrel poison problem and they take your pet questions. Then, Mike continues the conversation about the public's dislike for Dick Cheney, noted by the flood of angry tweets about Cheney's heart...

Mike McConnell 3-26-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike continues the conversation from the previous hour about the proposal to cancel the dollar bill, and Tom Schatz, President of Citizens Against Government Waste, joins the program to elaborate. Then, Mike discusses the public's disdain for Dick...

Mike McConnell 3-26-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike starts off today's show with some odd news, including the problem around town where dogs are dying from poison put out for squirrels. Then, a nanny can make more than $200,000. How is that possible? Mike has the story. Then, Mike discusses the...

Mike McConnell 3-23-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mike chats with Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune about the hassle of losing your credit card, then hears your horror stories. Then, the results of Whitney Houston's autopsy show that the cause of her death was drowning. Shawn P. DeRosa, Manager of...

Mike McConnell 3-23-12 10:00-11:00am

Mike chats with Dan Emmett, Author of Within Arms Length, about what life in the secret service is like. Then, Mike covers a story from Atlanta in which an 87-year-old woman is bullying a 71-year-old woman. At the end of the hour, Mike shares a story...

Mike McConnell 3-23-12 9:00 - 10:00 am

Mike chats with David Gregory of Meet the Press as he does every Friday morning about Romney's etch-a-sketch comment and more. Then, Mike discusses the idea of teachers discouraging students from being best friends, and a New Jersey Middle School...