Ben Anderson

Chicago

Associate Producer at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

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Kerry Luft talks about the need for conservation to be nonpartisan and examples of federal wetlands programs that are working for all of us

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter is joined by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation's Kerry Luft as he talks about the need for conservation to be nonpartisan. They also share examples of federal wetlands programs that are working for all of us.
'Elton Jim' relates to the fun and pitfalls of friendship explored in Netflix's new 'The Four Seasons'

3 days ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

By Ben Anderson by: Ben Anderson Posted:Updated:In this 468th episode of "Elton Jim" Turano's "CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC," Jim Turano relates to the fun and pitfalls of friendship explored in Netflix's new "The Four Seasons." Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New to Lou Too: Solar Fire Bowl

5 days ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

This week's New to Lou Too is the Solar Fire Bowl. A solar lantern that emits a warm, imitation fire glow, perfect for enhancing your backyard, landscape, patios, decks, and even indoor spaces! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
Remick on Diddy jury selection, Medwed on Read retrial, Kravit on Milwaukee judge arrest, Ziegler on fetal personhood, and much more

6 days ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

Magna Legal Services Director and Senior Litigation Consultant Hiliary Remick joins Legal Face-Off to discuss jury selection in Diddy's trial. Northeastern University School of Law distinguished Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Daniel Medwed discusses the latest in the retrial of Karen Read. Kravit Hovel & Krawczyk Founding Partner Stephen Kravit joins Rich and Tina to discuss the arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan.
'Elton Jim' wonders if people still wash their cars by hand

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

By Ben Anderson by: Ben Anderson Posted:Updated:In this 467th episode of "Elton Jim" Turano's "CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC," Jim Turano wonders if people still wash their cars by hand. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Retirement planning when you're on the home stretch

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

WGN Radio's Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!It's Kentucky Derby weekend and Tom knows there are important things to look at in your retirement planning, especially when you are on the home stretch. Is there a sweet spot and timing for Roth conversions? Do you have blind spots in your retirement plan? If Social Security is reduced, what do you have supplementing it?
The Everglades are being starved of water

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Governor Ron DeSantis is leading the way to save "America's Marsh" as the Everglades are starved of water. Plus, he shares his concerns on how off-road vehicles are trashing the American West.
Thought Leader Danny Salazar discusses upcoming jobs report

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

By Ben Anderson by: Ben Anderson Posted:Updated:Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss what to expect from upcoming jobs report, as well as how tariffs are affecting consumer spending and small businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
'Elton Jim' proclaims 'Sede Vacante,' so, 'Hey everybody, let's conclave!'

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

By Ben Anderson by: Ben Anderson Posted:Updated:In this 466th episode of "Elton Jim" Turano's "CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC," Jim Turano proclaims 'Sede Vacante," so, "Hey everybody, let's conclave!" Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time to get everything under one roof in your portfolio

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Ben Anderson

WGN Radio's Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!On this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom preaches retirement portfolio organization and how important it is to get everything under one roof. He also discusses the 2800 rules in the Social Security handbook but thankfully doesn't go through each one! And finally, avoid those "financial thermostat fights" with your partner and make sure you're on the same page.