Live From My Office

He's a sports radio star and the man on the pitch for the Tottenham Spurs.  He talks sports everyday on the national news channel, GBTV.  He's a very busy man. Yet he always finds time to have some laughs with me! It's the great Paul Coyte on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES Meet Kerry Wood! My alarm rings every morning at 315am... that's too early! So... we&a...

A sincere honor to speak with Sister Jean from Loyola on her book on the her life.  You should know she thought people wouldn't be that instead in her story. But she is truly exceptional and I hope you enjoy her here on the podcast and certainly go get the book! SHOW NOTES Support the Mission to Rebuilt homes lost to the war in Ukraine. Get Sister Jean's Book, Wake Up With Purpose! What...

President Biden visits a war zone in Ukraine.  President Carter lives out his final days at home.  And we look at the people who have done the most important, and most difficult job, in the world. Sure we may not need a Millard Fillmore day but shouldn't Washington, Lincoln, and FDR get their own days instead of lumping them all in to just one? Facts you likely won't know and thoughts on...

Imagine a Democrat and a Republican working together on something meaningful. It's a script Hollywood wouldn't touch BUT it can happen! Democrat Mike Quigley and Republican Darin LaHood on ending the "whoops, I didn't know I had classified documents"  excuses. They actually make sense of a solution on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES You can make a safe...

Father Tom Hurley spent years as the beloved Pastor at Old St. Pats in Chicago. Now he's using his gifts to pay it forward at Marist, his alma mater! Rabbi Evan Moffic is a prolific author, speaker, and the proud leader at Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois. I'm honored to have both of these men here to talk about church attendance, youth beliefs, and the future in our faith c...

‘Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it.’ --Yogi Berra The great Ed Mann is back with a very cool album. Order it, listen to it, love it! SHOW NOTES Order Standard Issue from T he Mann Sextet featuring Patrice Rushen here ... Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, o...

Halia Didula teaches kids from Ukraine here, while she misses her own family still there Brookings Institute's Michael O'hanlon teaches us how much more dangerous life is now with more weapons for more war in Ukraine Thanks for listening to the Steve Cochran Show and LIVE FROM MY OFFICE The very funny Dr. Lars Dingman is all over social media @itunespsychic Listen to me on the radio week...

What do the Brits think? Paul Coyte gives us an honest assessment of the Harry & Meghan mess including a preview of the King's coronation... AWKWARD! SO... what's your choice? Prince Harry is... A) Damaged by losing his mother B) Being controlled by Meghan C) Whiny, entitled, and clueless about the real world D) All of the above Thanks for listening to LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES...

ICYMI !! If you're not a regular listener -every morning- to my show on 890 WLS you miss out on some great guests So... here is our dose of highlights taken from the past few days of The Steve Cochran Show *Gary Sinese talks about his constant mission to help vets and you'll hear what a ticket cost back when he co-founded The Steppenwolf *Brad Meltzer talks about an incredible story from...

Former Congressman, talk show host, and podcaster Joe Walsh joins me to try and explain where we are and if anything good can come out of the oldest Congress in American history. Plus he surprised me when he outed Congress' biggest gossip lover... Joe Walsh is EVERYWHERE and back on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE WARNING: some language may be offensive to some listeners Listen to me...

In the wake of the Damar Hamlin incident we asked Teri Campbell, flight nurse, University of Chicago, to teach us proper CPR and what we need to know about AED. Hear everything you need to start everyday on The Steve Cochran Show... mornings 530 - 9 on... The Big 89 WLS! SHOW NOTES Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online , on your smart speaker, or on the Tu...

ARE WE SMART ENOUGH TO LISTEN? Dr. Deborah Birx has been unfairly dismissed for what I call "disinfectant day." That's when Trump suggested guzzling some Clorox to beat COVID. She talks to me about that, and what really happened that day, but never bashes Trump.  More importantly she details where we are and why we can handle covid and China's lies too. Hear her here and get he...

On a very special episode of Live From My Office we officially kick off season six with some highlights from our big New Years Eve show from The Raue Center in Crystal Lake. In this episode you'll laugh a lot... and wish you were there if you don't join us in person! Thanks to John Da Cosse, Tim Benker, Mike Toomey, Andrea Darlas, Nick Digilio, and to the great team at The Raue Center fo...

It's our 21st year!! It really is a perfect plan...think about it... You can ORDER TICKETS at RAUECENTER.ORG for our NYE 3pm show for anyone you love and they'll be home safe and early. Mike Toomey, John DaCosse, and Tim Benker join Steve Cochran for a lot of laughs...with special guests Mark Giangreco, Andrea Darlas, Nick Digilio and more Plus someone will win a Samsung 65" TV from...

It's our 21st stand up comedy special for New Year's Eve!! This year the show will be at 3pm which gives you the chance to come out, laugh at us, go home, and enjoy your night! Other entertainers are selfish and force you to make your plans around their schedule. We're different...we think of you and your needs! The CEO of The Raue Center , Richard Kuranda, joins me to talk about hi...

I've met the people who serve at The Road Home Program. The help costs nothing and I hope you'll listen here and do this for you or someone in your life. roadhomeprogram.org

On this episode of Live From My Office, we talk about Election Day. It's a day countless have died for around the world and yet it's a day far too many in this country take for granted. I'll give you my perspective, and then my son Ross joins the show to share his and to talk about our upcoming break for this podcast. SHOW NOTES Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9...

This is one of our most important episodes of the podcast... which is why we're putting it out again. In a message from 2020, which feels even more relevant today, I explain why we need YOU… yes you… to be a voter in this election. I also breakdown some of the most common barriers people put between THEMSELVES and voting. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES This was originally part of the August...

We teach children to behave.  To do the right thing and admit when they're wrong... If only those we elect could rise to the level of a 1st grader! Hear a story of massive incompetence and hiding in Cook County politics from Treasurer Maria Pappas and David Hochberg on this new episode. SHOW NOTES Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online , on your smart...

BECAUSE YOU'RE BUSY... It's a new faster version of THE DEEP 6... for now let's call it THE DEEP 3! Two friends, 3 topics, in 15 minutes On this episode: - Should you teach your kids to lie? - Can you remember your dreams if they're not dirty? - Are your pants racist? Steve Cochran (890 WLS/Chicago) and Patty Steele (CBS-FM/New York) talk it all out here

Rae Kaplan is a world class expert on student loans and student loan forgiveness  She joined me on my 890 WLS morning show (530 - 9a Mon-Fri) to answer all the questions we have...and hear her here...on this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online , on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App ! Subscribe to Live From My...

My words on why you must vote... how to process the mess... and the difference you can make. THEN... David Baldacci is back with his new book to give you a break from reality. Thanks for listening to...LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES VOTE.ORG is the place to confirm you're registered or to find out how to get it done. BALLOTPEDIA.ORG is a great resource to see your sample ballot and research...

In 40+ years of interviews I've met the rich, the famous, the funniest, and the most fascinating people I can honestly say I've never been more impressed than I was with Halia Didula from Ukraine, who I recently talked to on WLS AM 890. She has spent her young life rescuing orphans and studying social work...to take that skill home to Ukraine. She is upbeat, even optimistic, and very ins...

The great Mike Ferrin from Sirius/XM MLB Network Radio joins me to talk about the post season and answer the tough questions like... Who has more money, Aaron Judge or Judge Judy? SHOW NOTES Operation BBQ Relief is just one of the great charities helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida. Please give what you can. Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, on...

The 151st anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire is a good time to learn more about what happened, why it still matters, and how come people still blame a cow.  Rich Lindberg is an author and Chicago Fire expert and fills me in on this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Rich and his other books about the Chicago Fire . Listen to me on the radio weekday...