He is one of the most influential people in politics.And he never argues or raises his voice.The best is Eric Adelstein and he joins me to talk Trump, the midterms, and the Dems mess too.SHOW NOTES

Congressman Mike Quigley is a Chicago kid.  He's served the Illinois 5th District for almost 17 years and is one of the few actually getting things done. What's next?  He may be the next Mayor of his hometown, Chicago.&nbs...

Very happy to have my friends, Ed Mann and Mindy Rickles on ANYTHING BUT POLTICS. Mindy and Ed honor Don's legacy with their new podcast. We also talk about what it's like to be Don's daughter and his son-in-law. It's Mindy, and Ed....

KEVHEADS UNITE!Kevin Matthews is back and he brought his movie. BROKEN MARY is the story of Kev on top at The Loop to the bottom as radio died.The movie tells the story of Kev's choice at the fork in his road and his n...

The nightmare in Minneapolis will likely happen again. The mission of ICE is a major mess made worse by politicians and partisan media. An offshoot is having local police lumped in and blamed for bad law enforcement that they're not...

It's explosive and loud. Its no holds barred high tension family drama where father and son go head-to-head...wait... that doesn't sound right...Actually its a new tradition in my post radio life. Each year the producer of this podcast j...

ITS NICK D FOR CHRISTMAS!When Nick and I ruled WGN Radio we had fun all year long. Somehow the CHRISTMAS shows were even better.But never did I ever think Nick D would write a book!It's GREAT and we talk about i...

This time on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS the guest is Jim Flannigan.We talk the holidays. He tells me about doing comedy on cruise ships. Then we swap humiliating hospital stories.While I continue recovering from knee replacement surger...

The legendary TV weatherman, innovator, inventor, speaker, and author too, might even make you feel better about climate trends on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES:Fol...

BLESS ME FATHER...BLESS US ALLFather Tom Hurley is one of my favorite people. He is a very good man who will step up for others everyday. I know what you're saying, he's a Priest, that's the job.Father Tom is different...

Radio legend, TV star, Premier League man-on-the-pitch for the Spurs!My BFF (Britain's funniest friend) Paul Coyte is back for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.We talk holiday traditions, memories, and many other entertaining things.T...

He is a highly experienced Judge in a giant city and is now an author of multiple hit books. Judge Larry Axelrood occupies a narrow lane. We talk about being a Judge here in Chicago and the Judiciary on a national basis. Spoiler ale...

I'm recovering from my second knee replacement surgery, which means I'm ready to challenge all of you in a race. In the meantime, check out the conversation I had with my actual surgeon, Dr. Charles Luppo from when I had my first knee done. Lis...

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STEVE COCHRAN?Tim Benker is one of the funniest people I know - Always has been, always will be.  You can look it up.  We've run the tests. So join us for another stand-up comedy extravaganza Satur...

Carole Dibo has been creating stars and teaching everyday dreamers to get the best out of all of them at the ACTORS TRAINING CENTER.We talk about the biz and a very cool fundraiser you can be part of too on this new episode of ANYTHING B...

Those 3 words should be the marching orders for all of us in trying to save us from ourselves.While 1 in 8 American families just lost their SNAP benefits, the First Jackass threw a rich-people party at Mar-a-Lago.Here I talk to M...

ANYTHING BUT POLITICS IS BACK!It wasn't easy but I was able to book ME for this episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.Here you get some stories that have nothing to do with Donald Trump BUT...just for good measure...I am also throwin...

Frank Caliendo and the voices in his head join me on the podcast to talk his upcoming show in Aurora... and MY upcoming show in Aurora. Get tickets today!GO SEE FRANK. Then Come back and see me!Frank Caliendo is at the Paramount i...

ONE BIG FUNNY NIGHT!The boss of the beautiful Paramount Theater (and all things entertainment) in Aurora joins me.We talk about the amazing shows coming soon including our night at the all new Copley Theater on 11/15.Find o...

ITS LITTLE LEAGUE WITH BIG $$$You may never have heard of Orion Kerkering of the Philadelphia Phillies but he ended his team's season with a bad choice, and a bad throw. It reminds you of the kid -maybe you- who throw away the game. ...

You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever.So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like.Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora.Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Ti...

After more than 500 episodes, this is one of my favorite conversations. He broke the story and the truth on Agent Orange and changed the way we care for Veterans. He forged the way for orphans of the Vietnam War to come to America. He changed t...

You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever.So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like.Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora.Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Ti...

Talking about guns is usually useless.  Nothing makes people take sides faster than this issue. That's exactly why the topic can't be avoided. I don't want to live like this. Do you?On this new episode of LIV...

In this episode of 'Anything But Politics', host Steve Cochran engages in a lively conversation with podcast director David Wallach. They discuss Wallach's new podcast 'Yes, But You're Wrong', which emphasizes the importance of listening in con...