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Dr. Ian K. Smith: Overnights, Ten Thousand Dollars, and His 25th Book Jun 13, 2023

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Is Dr. Ian K. Smith the coolest writer there is... ever? Maybe.
What I can say for sure is that he never stops moving and even when he's not trying to make us healthier - he's still working! He has written his 25th book and it's really cool if you know Chicago.
All the scenes are set in the real places in Chicago where the action happens in this book. It's a murder mystery and the key figures all have very familiar names...including one guy who might be ME?!?
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Get the book.

THE OVERNIGHTS from Dr Ian who also is giving away $10000. More Details Here.
The Father's Day weekend starts Friday night 6/16 at The Raue Center. Tickets HERE!
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Father's Day: Even Though You Like Mom Better Jun 05, 2023

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We're here to help for your dad's big day! Mike Toomey, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and I are here to reminisce from about summer vacations and talk about our skincare routines. Mike, John, Tim and I will be at the Raue Center Father's Day Weekend and you can get your tickets below!
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Get your tickets to The Four Fathers Comedy Show in Crystal Lake!
Support The Raue Center Fundraisers.

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Memorial Day Matters... Tell a Friend May 22, 2023

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These are such strange times.

We're very aware of military men and women when we cross paths and will usually thank them for their service. Yet a survey not long ago said 2/3 of Americans don't know what Memorial Day means.
So please listen to this encore presentation of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE with a real American hero, Gen. John Borling.
Always remember the summers we celebrate only can be enjoyed because of those who have their lives to keep us free.
Thanks for listening to this show and hear The Steve Cochran Show on the radio every morning on THE BIG 89 WLS!
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Memorial Day 2023 will be recognized at the Logan statue in Grant Park. That's right off Michigan Ave next Monday morning at 11am. Please bring your family or celebrate and remember wherever you live!
Support the mission of Honor Flight wherever you are.
Read the words of Gen. John Borling weekly by subscription here.
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Steve Cochran's Big European Vacation May 15, 2023

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My trip to Europe was fascinating, moving, educational and more. We saw where the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day happened. We saw Paris from then and now.
It proved what we know. When cowards send young men to war both sides die. Civilians are killed. Property is destroyed. Lives are changed forever.

The good guys won. The world was saved. I'm very glad we saw where heroes of the greatest generation lived and died... for us! If you're able, I highly recommend you see what we saw.

Thanks for listening to some highlights from when I checked into my own radio show during the trip, and enjoy these pictures I posted across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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How to Make a Living in Show Business... Part 1! Apr 24, 2023

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Mark Decarlo joins me to talk about "the business" -and baseball - and even though I've known him for 30 years I never knew he holds an all time game show record (we talk about that too).

This is part one of our beliefs and advice on the question we both get most often.

"How do I get into the business?"

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Support Gilda's Club Chicago however you can, especially at their 25th anniversary dinner.

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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A Priest and A Rabbi Walk Into a Podcast Part Two Apr 17, 2023

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Father Tom Hurley and Rabbi Evan Moffic are back to talk about the realities of the faiths in 2023. We also get into interfaith marriages because it's that time of the year

These two leaders are young, honest, and inspiring and I'm very glad to have them back on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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Here's an actual Priest and a Rabbi joke for those of you who read the show notes.

A Priest and a Rabbi were eating together when the priest said, "Wow, this ham is delicious...I know it’s against your religion, but when are you going to break down and finally have some?”

The Rabbi smiled and said, “at your wedding!”
Father Tom Hurley spent 24 years at Old St. Pats and his passion, honesty, and sense of humor has made him extremely popular in Chicago and he's enjoying this new chapter at Marist High School.
Rabbi Evan Moffic is the author of more than a dozen books and the Rabbi of Makom Solel Lakeside Congregation. Learn more about help and his congregation.
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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History Done Right Apr 10, 2023

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Larry Potash had anchored the #1 treated WGN Morning News forever. He also has the best take on history-on-TV.
BACKSTORY is on with a new season on WGN TV. Larry and I talk about the business and the Backstory on this new episode of Live From My Office!
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Watch BACKSTORY on WGN TV and WGN+

Hear The Backstory Podcast wherever you hear Live from My Office... EVERYWHERE you get podcasts!
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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Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

Paul Reiser is Always Funny Apr 03, 2023

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Had a great talk with the legend, Paul Reiser, on; being funny, acting, getting older, and naps.

See him on stage at The North Shore Center in Skokie, Illinois on April 15th or when he comes to your town on THE BIG FONT tour. Tour dates and more HERE.
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Research is the key to fighting disease and Cerebral Palsy is no exception. Please give whatever you can and explore the other ways to help here.

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Weather is Headline News. Climate is The History Channel Mar 27, 2023

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Paul Douglas, meteorologist
He is one of the best minds in science and he's had it with climate deniers. He thinks we should leave a planet to our grandkids to that they can live on...he's crazy like that.
Paul Douglas joins me to answer those who have denied the facts, and to clear up the myths on global warming and climate change.
It's a funny, honest, brutal conversation that may inspire you or really piss you off on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.
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SUPPORT SAVING OUR WORLD by supporting Citizens Climate Lobby.
Read Paul Douglas books including...
"Caring for Creation" and "A kid's guide to Saving the Planet"
On Twitter @pdouglasweather and at pauldouglasweather.com
AND here is a tweet from me that includes a link to Bill Zehme 's biggest "get"
It's the only full interview Johnny Carson ever did after he left The Tonight Show
Bill Zehme was 65. RIP pal.

Baseball is Back! Mar 20, 2023

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Mike Ferrin hosts POWER ALLEY on MLB Network Radio. It's every morning at 9 Central on Sirius XM channel 89. On this episode we make our annual preseason predictions, talk rule changes, and Mike explains the miraculous Shohei Ohtani. Thanks for listening to Live From My Office!
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Some of the greatest that never got to play the game in the big leagues are remembered at the Negro Leagues museum. You can support it 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!
Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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