Big John and Ramblin' Ray 60

Language: eng
Episodes: 503
Last: 7 Mar 2018

Heard live Monday – Friday – 6am – 10am on WLS(890AM), Chicago. Big John and Ramblin' Ray host a full service morning show including frequent news, traffic and weather updates, exclusive one on ones with the top newsmakers, insightful analysts and even the occasional oddballs. The Big John and Ramblin' Ray show is where Chicago wakes up to hear “what happened”, “why”, “what’s next” and most important, “what it means.”

Episodes (503)

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Another One Bites The Dust"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Another One Bites The Dust"

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Published: 7 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:10:16

Gary Cohn is leaving the President's Cabinet. Bill Gertz of the Washington Free Beacon says the President isn't totally able to claim credit for North Korea's recent step back on nuclear tests. Plus, how much body spray is too much body s... Read more →

Gary Cohn is leaving the President's Cabinet. Bill Gertz of the Washington Free Beacon says the President isn't totally able to claim credit for North Korea's recent step back on nuclear tests. Plus, how much body spray is too much body s... Read more →
Actor Joe Mantegna discusses growing up in Chicago

Actor Joe Mantegna discusses growing up in Chicago

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Published: 7 Mar 2018 Duration: 06:56

Joe Mantegna of Criminal Minds on CBS discusses the return of the show to the air and memories of Chicago.

Joe Mantegna of Criminal Minds on CBS discusses the return of the show to the air and memories of Chicago.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "He Went For Lunch"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "He Went For Lunch"

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Published: 6 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:11:33

Sam Nunberg made the media rounds and his day got more and more odd as it went on. Are first responders allowed to be racis? Plus, the Houston Texans refute the report that they are refusing to sign players who knelt for the national anth... Read more →

Sam Nunberg made the media rounds and his day got more and more odd as it went on. Are first responders allowed to be racis? Plus, the Houston Texans refute the report that they are refusing to sign players who knelt for the national anth... Read more →
Des Plaines Police Bill Kushner and his department arrested three teachers for giving melatonin to kids

Des Plaines Police Bill Kushner and his department arrested three teachers for giving melatonin to kids

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Published: 6 Mar 2018 Duration: 07:34

Bill Kushner, Des Plaines Police Chief, explains why three teachers at a daycare center were arrested for giving kids melatonin to help them sleep during nap time.

Bill Kushner, Des Plaines Police Chief, explains why three teachers at a daycare center were arrested for giving kids melatonin to help them sleep during nap time.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "To Tariff Or Not To Tariff"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "To Tariff Or Not To Tariff"

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Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:09:22

James Lankford, Oklahoma Senator, is not on board with the President's steel tariffs. Former Governor Pat Quinn is running for Attorney General in Illinois. Plus, Spanish broadcasts are always better.

James Lankford, Oklahoma Senator, is not on board with the President's steel tariffs. Former Governor Pat Quinn is running for Attorney General in Illinois. Plus, Spanish broadcasts are always better.
Pat Quinn says he wants to protect consumers in Illinois

Pat Quinn says he wants to protect consumers in Illinois

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Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 07:52

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is running for Attorney General and he wants to protect the people of Illinois from "unfair charges."

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is running for Attorney General and he wants to protect the people of Illinois from "unfair charges."
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Steel"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Steel"

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Published: 2 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:08:13

President Trump announces steel tariffs. Should the Illinois Governor know how much a monthly CTA pass costs? Plus, Roger Stone on the claims that he leaked info to Wikileaks.

President Trump announces steel tariffs. Should the Illinois Governor know how much a monthly CTA pass costs? Plus, Roger Stone on the claims that he leaked info to Wikileaks.
Roger Stone says that he did not leaking info to Wikileaks

Roger Stone says that he did not leaking info to Wikileaks

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Published: 2 Mar 2018 Duration: 10:49

GOP purveyor of the dark arts Roger Stone refutes the claim that he worked with Wikileaks and Julian Assange to leak info about John Podesta and Hillary Clinton's campaign.

GOP purveyor of the dark arts Roger Stone refutes the claim that he worked with Wikileaks and Julian Assange to leak info about John Podesta and Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Bob Fioretti is running to unseat Toni Preckwrinkle

Bob Fioretti is running to unseat Toni Preckwrinkle

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Published: 2 Mar 2018 Duration: 08:12

Bob Fioretti has a plan for bringing jobs back to Cook County if he's elected Cook County Board President.

Bob Fioretti has a plan for bringing jobs back to Cook County if he's elected Cook County Board President.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Forget About Due Process"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Forget About Due Process"

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Published: 1 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:15:36

President Trump seems to buck the NRA in a bi-partisan meeting about gun control. Armed guards are coming to State Street. Plus, it's a sad day in Australia.

President Trump seems to buck the NRA in a bi-partisan meeting about gun control. Armed guards are coming to State Street. Plus, it's a sad day in Australia.
A Message From God?

A Message From God?

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Published: 1 Mar 2018 Duration: 10:50

BONUS: Oprah says she's waiting for a message from God on her decision about running for President.

BONUS: Oprah says she's waiting for a message from God on her decision about running for President.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Stroller Tire Blowout"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Stroller Tire Blowout"

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Published: 28 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:27:30

A stroller tire blowout leads to a school lock-down. More problems for United Airlines. Plus, some parenting advice from our friends in China.

A stroller tire blowout leads to a school lock-down. More problems for United Airlines. Plus, some parenting advice from our friends in China.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Good Guy With A Gun"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Good Guy With A Gun"

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Published: 27 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:15:50

Ray returns. An Oswego Township man uses an AR-15 to stop a violent a situation. A heart warming story about pet adoption. Plus, an abundance of caution in Pennsylvania.

Ray returns. An Oswego Township man uses an AR-15 to stop a violent a situation. A heart warming story about pet adoption. Plus, an abundance of caution in Pennsylvania.
How the U.S. Supreme Court may change unions in America today

How the U.S. Supreme Court may change unions in America today

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Published: 27 Feb 2018 Duration: 11:21

BONUS: Eric Segall, professor of law at Georgia State University, explains today's proceedings at the U.S. Supreme Court in a case between an Illinois man and a public sector union.

BONUS: Eric Segall, professor of law at Georgia State University, explains today's proceedings at the U.S. Supreme Court in a case between an Illinois man and a public sector union.
Does the media love school shootings?

Does the media love school shootings?

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Published: 27 Feb 2018 Duration: 08:07

BONUS: NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch tells CNN that they love school shootings because it drives their ratings.

BONUS: NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch tells CNN that they love school shootings because it drives their ratings.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Disappointment In South Korea"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "Disappointment In South Korea"

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Published: 26 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:16:05

Ray is out and will return tomorrow. The Winter Olympics come to a close and the USA finished in fourth place. Another dose of Confederate flag outrage...or is it? Plus, a school finally figures out how to make fire drills more realistic... Read more →

Ray is out and will return tomorrow. The Winter Olympics come to a close and the USA finished in fourth place. Another dose of Confederate flag outrage...or is it? Plus, a school finally figures out how to make fire drills more realistic... Read more →
Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss wants to pass common sense gun laws

Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss wants to pass common sense gun laws

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Published: 26 Feb 2018 Duration: 09:39

Daniel Biss is a Democratic candidate for Governor in Illinois and he thinks the national discussion on gun laws has begun and the Governor of Illinois should be leading that discussion.

Daniel Biss is a Democratic candidate for Governor in Illinois and he thinks the national discussion on gun laws has begun and the Governor of Illinois should be leading that discussion.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "How To Keep Schools Safe"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : "How To Keep Schools Safe"

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Published: 23 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:10:42

A law enforcement officer was on the scene as the school shooting in Florida was happening and did not enter the school. Bill Cameron details the Mayor's on-going war of words with the President. Plus, Quincy Jones is sorry.

A law enforcement officer was on the scene as the school shooting in Florida was happening and did not enter the school. Bill Cameron details the Mayor's on-going war of words with the President. Plus, Quincy Jones is sorry.
What should happen to the Florida law enforcement officer who didn't respond to the school shooting

What should happen to the Florida law enforcement officer who didn't respond to the school shooting

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Published: 23 Feb 2018 Duration: 12:14

BONUS: John and Ray talk to listeners about the member of law enforcement who was first to arrive at the scene in Parkland, Florida, who did not go into the school as the shooting was happening.

BONUS: John and Ray talk to listeners about the member of law enforcement who was first to arrive at the scene in Parkland, Florida, who did not go into the school as the shooting was happening.
Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : " Teacher With Guns?"

Big John & Ramblin' Ray 60 : " Teacher With Guns?"

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Published: 22 Feb 2018 Duration: 56:44

President Trump thinks it might be time to arm trained teachers. A war re-enactment can't go on if fake guns are involved. Plus, finally a good reason to be a little bit on the heavier side.

President Trump thinks it might be time to arm trained teachers. A war re-enactment can't go on if fake guns are involved. Plus, finally a good reason to be a little bit on the heavier side.