Live From My Office

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A Cry from the Far Middle Sep 22, 2020

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We are living through unprecedented times, and I appreciate you listening as we go through this together. P.J. O’Rourke and I discuss his latest book, and whether or not he and I are past our “sell by date.” Eric Adelstein, Pat Brady and I reflect on the political fallout following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s a great episode for all of us still in the middle, which is most of us!

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Laugh with Pat McGann and Reminisce with Ed Mann Sep 18, 2020

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Pat McGann and Ed Mann join us for a special episode of Live From My Office where the names of the guest rhyme! Pat and I talk about his new comedy special, live in quarantine, and what it’s like to do comedy at The United Center. Ed Mann and I reminisce about radio, talk about the future of our favorite industry as well as talk about his new book. Thanks for listening!

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Travel and Entrepreneurship During a Pandemic Sep 15, 2020

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Peter Greenberg is THE travel guru. For years he has been on the road more than at home… until 2020. Chicago’s own Kraig Kann has a great life story from hanging with Arnold Palmer to reinventing himself as a motivational entrepreneur. Both of their worlds have changed because of COVID, but both can help you with everything from travel tips to how to make money during a pandemic. Thanks for listening!

19 Years Later Sep 11, 2020

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On today's episode we honor the anniversary of September 11th, 2001 and ask, "was that the last nonpartisan day in America?" We are also joined by NFL legend Dan Hampton and Congressman Mike Quigley. We cover everything from Mitch Trubisky to Mitch McConnell on today's episode and I appreciate you listening!

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Men of a Certain Rage Sep 08, 2020

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I hung out with my friends over zoom, and wanted to share it with you! Mike Toomey, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker, and I go over the state of comedy, what is making us mad, and what we'll do when the coronavirus is "over."

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Donald Trump’s Broken Promises Sep 04, 2020

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If you’ve listened to me, you know how I feel about the President. Today I wanted to spend time with Pat Brady factually looking at the promises Donald Trump made in the 2016 campaign and throughout his presidency… and where those promises fell short. Later in this episode you’ll hear equally helpful phone calls with “Donald Trump” and my “agent.” Thanks for listening!

COVID-19 Facts Heading into Flu Season Sep 01, 2020

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Doctor Kevin Most gives us an update on how we are dealing with the coronavirus and what we need to do to prepare for flu season. Later, Karen Conti and I discuss what it would actually take for Roe vs Wade to be overturned. This episode if full of honest information, you decide what you do with it! Thanks for listening.

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College and COVID-19: How The University of Illinois is Dealing with the Coronavirus Aug 28, 2020

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Remember college? I don't... I barely went! But today's episode is all about college, specifically the University of Illinois! Andrea Darlas joins me to talk about how the university has prepared to welcome its students back during this unprecedented time, and then we are joined by a bunch of Mosts! Doctor Kevin Most shares how hopeful we should be about the saliva COVID-19 test coming out of The University of Illinois and friend of the show Brad Most brings on his son Mac to talk about what it’s like to be a parent and a college student in the age of a pandemic. Thanks for listening!

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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown Aug 25, 2020

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David Brown, Chicago Police Superintendent, took the job just in time for COVID-19, George Floyd, and the looting on Michigan Avenue… and he’s happy to be here. There’s two sides to every story, and I wanted to have a fair discussion with the head of the Chicago Police Department about what it’s like to be a cop today. Thanks for listening!

Be A Voter: No Excuses Aug 21, 2020

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This is one of our most important episodes of the podcast yet. Today is all about why we need YOU… yes you… to be a voter in this election. I breakdown some of the most common barriers people put between THEMSELVES and voting, and I also talk to my good friend Vince Pellegrino about the Evans Scholarship. We end the show today with a phone call from my agent… or at least the agent I had during this episode. Thanks for listening!

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