Mike McConnell
Weekdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mike's show features a broad range of topics from in-the-news social issues to the oddities of everyday life... More >>
Video and Photos: Bowfishing for Asian CarpMike McConnell went bowfishing for Asian carp on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Check out the video and photos, and watch out for... |
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WGN Radio Mike McConnell Wrigley Field TourOn Saturday June 11, Mike McConnell along with WGN radio contest winners and guests went on a guided tour of Wrigley Field, home of... |
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Mike McConnell 2-15-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPaul Green joins Mike McConnell to discuss the Chicago G8 Nato Summit to be coming this Spring, then Mike continues the debate about the government having a say in religious institutions being required to provide birth control in their healthcare... Mike McConnell 2-15-12 10:00-11:00amMike chats with Chris Kyle, author of American Sniper, about his experience being a Navy Seal. Then, Mike talks to Patrick Symmes about an article he wrote for outsidemagazine.com about chasing down his stolen bike. At the end of the hour Mike... Mike McConnell 2-15-12 9:00 - 10:00 amThe city has banned bath salts, or "synthetic cocaine", and Mike hears from a few listeners about the dangers of bath salts. Then, in Iowa they're trying to block sledding on public property because it's too dangerous. Mike hears your thoughts. Mike McConnell 2-14-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pmMike chats with Joseph Epstein, author of Gossip for the first half of the hour, and then later discusses the current state of healthcare in America. Mike McConnell 2-14-12 10:00-11:00amWhat do women really want for Valentine's Day? Mike takes your calls. Then, Mike starts a conversation inspired by the crazy Dad who shot his daughter's computer with a gun: have you ever broken or smashed something on purpose to release some... Mike McConnell 2-14-12 9:00 - 10:00 amMike starts off today's show with some odd news headlines. Then, a British soccer player has made the connection that everytime he scores a goal a public figure dies, with this past weekend's coincidence being Whitney Houston. Later, Mike discusses... Mike McConnell 2-13-12 11:00 am - 12:00 pmMike gives us an update on the "Facebook parenting" fiasco, in which a dad posted a video of himself shooting his daughter's computer with a gun on her facebook page. Then, Larry Daniel, Digital Forensic Examiner at Guardian Digital Forensics and... Mike McConnell 2-13-12 10:00-11:00amMike talks about the $25 billion fund to help homeowners who are under water and takes your calls. Mike McConnell 2-13-12 9:00 - 10:00 amMike starts off the day with a recap of last night's Grammy Awards, then the discussion segues to the debate over whether or not you should be able to videotape police while they are making arrests. Then, a Valentine's day card has the word "stalker"... Mike McConnell 2-12-12 1:00 - 2:00Mike takes the first half hour of the show to chat with Jeff Mudgett, the author of Bloodstains. Then, Andrea Cordts, blogger for Chicago Quirk joins the program to fill us in on the backgrounds of Chicago neighborhoods. Check out her blog here:... |
Chris Kyle, author of American SniperMike chats with Chris Kyle, author of American Sniper, about his experience being a Navy Seal. Patrick Symmes, Outsidemagazine.comMike talks to Patrick Symmes about an article he wrote for outsidemagazine.com about chasing down his stolen bike. Larry Daniel, Digital Forensic ExaminerLarry Daniel, Digital Forensic Examiner at Guardian Digital Forensics and author of Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals, joins the program to explain hacking to us. David Lazarus, Columnist for the L.A. TimesAt the bottom of the hour, the dust is settling on a $25 billion settlement for homeowners who are in trouble, and David Lazarus, columnist for the L.A. Times joins the show to comment Bella DePaulo, Author of Singled OutThen, Mike chats with Bella DePaulo, Author of Singled Out, about how badly singles have it in this country. Professor Thomas Conley, Department of Communication at the University of IllinoisProfessor Thomas Conley from the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois joins the program to discuss the origin of the action of flipping someone off. It goes back farther than you'd think! Ken Reed, Sports Policy Director for the League of FansMike chats with Ken Reed, the Sports Policy Director for the League of Fans, about how they are trying to discourage hockey players from fighting. Mike McConnell 2/14/2012 Call of The DayNancy calls in to share her favorite Valentine's Day present. Mike McConnell 2/13/2012 Call of The DayNick calls in to make a point about the homeowner bailout controversy. Mike McConnell 2/10/2012 Call of The DayKathy calls in to share her opinion on students cross-dressing at school. Mike McConnell 2/9/2012 Call of The DaySamantha calls in to share her opinion about the controversial winning drawing of the City Vehicle Sticker contest. Mike McConnell 2/8/2012 Call of The DayPatrick calls in with a point to make on the teacher who sprayed a student with air freshener after he came back from lunch smelling like a fish sandwich. Mike McConnell 2/6/2012 Call of The DayJoe on the Edens calls in to share a point about red light cameras. Looking for a career...If you are interested or have questions about being a Phone Sex Operator. Click here To the Maximus FoundationFor more information on synthetic marijuana and To the Maximus foundation. Click here |
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Paul Green 2-15-12 Chicago G8 and NATO summits
Paul Green joins Mike as he does every Wednesday morning to talk politics. On today's agenda is the Chicago G8 and NATO summits to be coming...
Paul Green 2-8-12 Santorum's Sweep, Romney's Chances and Quinn's Cameras
Paul Green joins Mike as he does every Wednesday morning to talk politics. On today's agenda is Rick Santorum's unexpected primary sweep,...
Paul Green 2-1-12 Illinois Debt and the Florida Primary
Paul Green joins Mike McConnell as he does at 11:00 every wednesday morning to discuss the GOP race, Governor Quinn's State of the State...
Paul Green 1-25-12 State of the Union and the Recall Walker Campaign
Mike talks to Political Analyst Paul Green about last nightÂ’s State of the Union Address, the audience's applause at debates, the Recall...
Paul Green 1-18-12 South Carolina and Wisconsin
Mike chats with Political Analyst Paul Green about Mitt Romney's 15% tax rate, the GOP race in South Carolina, and Wisconsin's efforts to...
