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Dr. Sonjay Gupta: “Weed 4: Pot Vs. Pills”

Dr. Sonjay Gupta: “Weed 4: Pot Vs. Pills”

Dr. Sonjay Gupta joins John and Ray, informing them about his special report airing Sunday about the use of pot versus the use of opioids. Watch Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN Special Report “Weed 4: Pot vs. Pills” on Sunday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET.

Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60 (seconds): Prom photo, Royal baby

Big John & Ramblin’ Ray 60 (seconds): Prom photo, Royal baby

John and Ray comment on a prom photo posted by Jay Feely where he was holding a gun with his daughter and her prom date saying it was only a ‘joke’. Plus the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth today, which calls for a food celebration.

Andy Smith: How to organize your finances before you retire

Andy Smith: How to organize your finances before you retire

Andy Smith, Investing Sense, joins John and Ray this morning to talk about retirement planning and how to know when it would be best to invest. Listen to Andy Smith Saturdays from 9 am to 10 am on WLS-AM 890.

Micheal Steele on the legacy Barbara Bush left behind

Micheal Steele on the legacy Barbara Bush left behind

Michael Steele, an American conservative political commentator, joins John in Ray in talking about the late Barbara Bush and what she meant to people, plus his comments on the Trump administration.

Why did ex-Judge Masters hold up traffic in downtown Joliet?

Why did ex-Judge Masters hold up traffic in downtown Joliet?

Edward Masters, a retired Will County Chief judge, held up traffic for about 15 minutes on Wednesday morning. Blocking hundreds of motorists heading through downtown Joliet along Cass Street. John and Ray give more information on the incident.

PAWS pet of the week; Osvaldo!

PAWS pet of the week; Osvaldo!

OSVALDO Osvaldo is a handsome 2-month-old Retriever/Lab mix and is cute as a button! He loves to romp around and play with stuffed toys and is a big fan of nap time. Osvaldo is very smart and eager to learn some new tricks in puppy obedience class. He’s ready to explore all Chicago has to…

Do we care about the ex-Playboy model?

Do we care about the ex-Playboy model?

John and Ray cover today’s top news stories, with more information on Starbucks attest. They discuss ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal with Trump, more on why you should fly Howell air, and Barbara Bush.

Fundraising for  first responders

Fundraising for first responders

Joe Ahern, CEO of 100 Club, talks to John and Ray on how we can get involved in donating and helping the families of first responders.

Tech guru Kim Komando on Facebook privacy

Tech guru Kim Komando on Facebook privacy

Kim Komando joins John and Ray, giving them her expertise on Facebook privacy, new technology, and if you should trust Nest cameras. Listen to her on WLS-AM Saturdays from 7 pm to midnight.

Governor Bruce Rauner heads to Europe on jobs mission

Governor Bruce Rauner heads to Europe on jobs mission

Gov. Bruce Rauner may have left for a trip to Europe, but he took time out of his day to talk with John and Ray. Rauner is meeting with leaders in business, government, higher education and skilled worker training to bring jobs back to Illinois.

Chris Plante: Remembering Barbara Bush

Chris Plante: Remembering Barbara Bush

Chris Plante chats briefly about Sean Hannity and his ethics as a media personality with John and Ray, before they express their feelings for Barbara Bush, and how everyone is coming together to show their affections. Chris Plante 9-11am on WLS-AM.

Huey Lewis and the ‘blues’ on canceled tour

Huey Lewis and the ‘blues’ on canceled tour

Huey Lewis and the News cancel all 2018 shows. John and Ray talk about how Huey Lewis cannot hear well enough to sing, and how he will be getting treatment to gain his hearing back.

Diamond and Silk: ‘Comey’s not our homie’

Diamond and Silk: ‘Comey’s not our homie’

Diamond and Silk, who were censored from Facebook, accompany John and Ray this morning to talk about what it was like to be silenced for what they believed in. Also telling John and Ray about their Chit Chat tour. Learn more about their Chit Chat tour and where to get tickets here.

Starbucks arrest: unreasonable?

Starbucks arrest: unreasonable?

John and Ray chime in on the viral story around about to men arrested from a Starbucks in Philadelphia.