Live From My Office

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The Shrinking Presence of Journalism and Rising Illinois Property Taxes Jun 28, 2021

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Great Journalism doesn't just happen. It takes years of experience and hours and hours of hard work. It's never matter more than right now. Rick Pearson reports on another level of Illinois property tax nonsense and incompetent leadership.
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There isn't a charity for this episode. Instad, I implore you to support local journalism wherever you live. It's not hard to identify, and it's a necessity for the future of this country. Real journalism doesn't report your opinions or mine. Real journalism is truth and facts and checks on how politicians and leaders do their jobs. We must support it to keep it.
You can support journalism here in Chicago by subscribing to the Chicago Tribune and reading Rick Pearson.
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The Jeff Garlin Story Jun 23, 2021

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A nice boy from Chicago... grows up a Cubs fan and KEEPS getting hits in Hollywood. We talk about many things here on a delightful edition of Live From My Office!
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Go see Jeff Garlin on his USE ME Tour, where he's taking all the money he would make and is giving it to help the clubs and their employees reopen and stay open.

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Happy Father's Day Jun 19, 2021

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Hear a bunch of dads talk about their experience on today's Live From My Office!
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Support Fathers Incorporated however you can!

Mark Giangreco is newly free from his former day job and doing great.
Mark Suppelsa is happily retired.
Paul Konrad is on mornings on WGN TV. Follow him on Twitter.
Bill Leff is very funny. You can see him mornings on MEtv nationwide on Toon In With Me.
Paul Coyte can be heard in the morning (if you're in London) on talkSPORT radio. Follow him on Twitter.
Pat Brady still believes the Republican Party can be saved. Check out The Lincoln Forum, and follow him on Twitter.
Eric Adelstein's firm is A|L Media and you should follow him on Twitter.
David Hochberg and Team Hochberg is the Title Sponsor of this podcast. Contact them today or call them at 855-56DAVID. Hear David on "Home Sweet Home Chicago" Saturday Mornings at 10am on WGN Radio.
Dr. Sam Ristich is the owner of the Indian Prairie Animal Hospital.
John DaCosse is on stage, online, and is the musical director of Live From My Office.
Tim Benker is either doing comedy, or running Northwest Carpet Cleaning. Call them at 847-255-6110.
Ed Mann has a new company where they want to produce your podcast!
David Wallach is an Emmy Award winning TV producer, an award winning blogger, and a popular podcaster.
Ross Cochran is my son, the father of my grandkids, Executive Producer of Live From My Office, and the Host of the Resilient Disciples Podcast for Awana.

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Laughing with... and at... Rocky LaPorte and John Heffron Jun 16, 2021

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If you need a laugh, this is the episode for you! The hilarious Rocky LaPorte joins me to talk about comedy in the post covid world. Later, the GREAT John Heffron and I reminisce about getting fired together and much more. Thanks for listening!
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Support the Ronald McDonald House however you can!
Learn more about Rocky here.

Learn more about John here.

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Summertime Safety and COVID Travel Tips Jun 14, 2021

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Dr. Kevin Most is the #1 guest on Live From My Office, and Peter Greenberg is the #1 voice on travel in the world... and it's not close. On today's episode, get tips from both experts about what Summer 2021 could look like for you!
Check out Peter Greenberg's website for great information and advice, his syndicated radio show, and everything he's ever written.
Check out Peter's award winning PBS show "The Travel Detective"
Check out "The Royal Tour" where Peter gets personal tours from the leaders of countries all over the world on Amazon Prime.
Tweet your travel questions to @Petersgreenberg with #AskPeter to hear directly from him, or email peter@petergreenberg.com!
Support your volunteer fire department, and here's a link to a cool story about what Peter Greenberg does for his, the Ocean Bay Park Volunteer Fire Department on Fire Island in New York.

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Inside Paul Konrad's Head Jun 09, 2021

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There's a lot going on above the beard and below the bald... for both of us. He's a great friend and a very funny. From the WGN Morning News, it's Paul Konrad on this episode of Live From My Office!
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Back to Work Post COVID-19 Jun 07, 2021

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Attorney Karen Conti explains what your boss can and can't do about you coming back to work. Later, Pat Brady and Republican Martin McLaughlin on the state of the state of Illinois.
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Support The Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation however you can!

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100th Episode (Rebroadcast) Jun 04, 2021

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As I recover from a minor procedure related to some skin cancer cells, here is the montage we put together to celebrate 100 episodes of Live From My Office! Wear sunblock kids!
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Learn more about Mike Toomey!

Learn more about Kathleen Madigan and follow her on Twitter!

Learn more about John Da Cosse!

Learn more about Dave Barry!

Hear Paul Coyte on TalkSport live from London or on their app weeknights at 11pm CT and at midnight on TalkSport2. Follow Paul on Instagram and Twitter and like him on Facebook.

Read Doc Emrick’s new book, Off Mike, and get it wherever books are sold!

See Rahm Emanuel Sunday mornings on “This week with George Stephanopoulos” on ABC.

Follow Joe Walsh on Twitter.

Follow Pat Brady on Twitter.

Learn more about Eric Adelstein.

Learn more about Bridget Gainer.

Watch Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press” Sunday mornings on NBC.

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Stop Making Excuses and Go See Your Friends! Jun 02, 2021

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Today you'll hear some words from me about a life lesson I recently re-learned. Go see your friends!
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Thanks to Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa and their great team led by GM Larry Bowser.
Play great golf on the trail!
Got a good buddy trip story? Listen all the way through today to hear details on how you could win an Abt giftcard!
Support the PGA Tour's Charitable Impact however you can!

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A Meaningful Memorial Day with an American Hero May 31, 2021

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It's more than BBQs, sales, and the day the pool opens. General John Borling joins me to discuss the importance of this day and much more. Please listen and share with your family and have a meaningful Memorial Day!
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Read the latest of General Borling's weekly column "The Third Degree" in the Rockford Register Star and in newspapers everywhere.
See the monuments and cemeteries General Borling Spoke of here.
Support Rags of Honor, Honor Flight, and SOS America, however you can!
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