Steve Cochran on The Big 89

ALS is debilitating and it can target anyone. Julie Sharpe, President & CEO of ALS United Greater Chicago, joins Steve and Andrea to talk about providing support to ALS patients and loved ones, ALS Awareness Month, and the upcoming fundraisers.    FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://alsunitedchicago.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Epic Burger David Grossman joins the Steve Cochran Show just in time for Memorial Day weekend. They delve into the origin of the name Epic Burger, how they create an amazing experience for their guests, and their exciting collaboration with Firecakes Donuts for National Donut Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Burt Odelson joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the benefits of having ShotSpotter in every city, why Mayor Johnson should reconsider efforts to eliminate ShotSpotter, and he provides clear guidance on what to do if you want to keep ShotSpotter in your community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting Illini Men's Football Coach Bret Bielema joins the Steve Cochran Show to dive into the current state of the team, the excitement of celebrating Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary, and the anticipation for the final season game at Wrigley Field against the Northwestern Wildcats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro for Big Machine Racing & Pit Reporter for NASCAR on NBC Parker Kligerman joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into how he tricks himself into working out, what drove him to race for Big Machine Racing, and his excitement for this year's NASCAR Street Race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times  Neil Steinberg joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss cicada sex, whether ShotSpotter is savable, and he shares how his son's cat scored him an interview with the legendary principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Esteban Batallán. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Illinois International Relations Professor Nicholas Grossman joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the global movement some countries are starting to recognize a Palestinian state, the international pressure on Israel due to Hamas' "human shield" tactics, and the United States' role in the Israel-Hamas War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Axios Chicago's Justin Kaufmann joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the best grocery stores in Chicago, Memorial Day grocery prices, and he tests the show's street knowledge of name changes, nicknames, and Chicago slang.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the Nick D Podcast & That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years Nick Digilio joins Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to delve into his experience working with Roy Leonard, the funniest "SNL" character break moments, and he shares the distinction between Mad Max: Fury Road versus Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to share captivating stories about Operation Purple Heart. He'll talk about the significance of this initiative, how they locate unclaimed Purple Hearts, and the heartwarming moments when these medals are reunited with deserving families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to the Steve Cochran Show for a special chat with Vince Kelley, portraying Blanche, and Christopher Kamm, embodying Sophia, from Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. They delve into the transformation process of embodying these iconic characters, why the show remains a generational phenomenon, and what they hope audiences will take away from the experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Chicago-born singer/songwriter Emily Cavanagh joins Andrea Darlas on The Steve Cochran Show to discuss "A Song for You," a grassroots arts non-profit she founded during the pandemic to provide comfort and connection to hospice patients and their families through personalized songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WLS' 100th anniversary celebration continues with the iconic Chicago radio veteran Garry Meier on the Steve Cochran Show. They delve into everything that's going wrong in Chicago politics, why travelers are always caught off guard by heavy Memorial Day traffic, and Garry's most cherished moments at WLS AM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academy Award Nominee & Writer of the new ‘The Garfield Movie’ Writer, and ‘Finding Nemo’ David Reynolds joins Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to delve into how improv comedy has influenced his writing, whether he envisions specific actors while creating characters, and the process of reintroducing Garfield to a new generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holocaust survivor Janet Singer Applefield joins Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to discuss to share her inspiring journey detailed in her book "Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust." She also opens up about the emotional experience of reuniting with her rescuers and emphasizes the importance of educating future generations about the Holocaust. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

"The Capitalist Pig" Jonathan Hoenig joins Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the potential salary-boosting benefits of learning how to use artificial intelligence, how inflation is wrecking retirement plans, and why you shouldn't count on lower gas prices just yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DCASE Director of Event Production Neal Heitz joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into Maxwell St Market's exciting return to its original home on Maxwell Street between Halsted and South Union Avenues! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3rd Generation Square Dance Caller Annie Colman joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into how she learned to call dances, what it's like watching all kinds of people come together to square dance, and she rates Newsman Nick Gale's square dance call.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Vallas joins the Steve Cochran Show to reflect on Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year in office. They delve into Mayor Johnson's approach to the migrant crisis, why the Mayor should reconsider his stance on ShotSpotter, and he grades how Mayor Johnson is handling the Chicago Public Schools.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jr. MLB Analyst Jack Taylor joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how his baseball season is going, the reasons behind the Cubs' decision to move Kyle Hendricks to a relief role, and the best uniforms in the league right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Dick Durbin joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee reaching 200 judicial confirmations this week. He also discusses an upcoming hearing on prescription drug pricing and explains why he believes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of Rags of Honor Mark Doyle joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into how Rags of Honor is championing homeless and at-risk veterans, compelling stories of resilience, and he shares how you can become part of the solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical expert Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the potential impact of Biden's endorsement of cannabis reclassification on the medical field, the latest research on blood biomarkers for early cancer detection, and the recent changes in CDC guidelines for COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Investigates' Bennett Haeberle joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the troubling absence of sexual assault arrests in Chicago. They delve into the lack of accountability for these crimes and discuss the challenges the State's Attorney's Office faces in prosecuting sexual assault cases.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steve Cochran Show welcomes Molly Arliskas, mother of Ryan Arliskas who was tragically murdered on April 8, 2022. Molly shares heartfelt memories of her dearest son, provides an update on her family, and discusses the upcoming charges against the killers on May 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.