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The importance of getting your booster shot

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 11:37 AM PDT

Dr. Robert Murphy, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Dean and Jim to give a COVID update. Dr. Murphy talks about why it is important to stay up to date with your booster shots to keep yourself safe. Then Dr. Murphy talks about Pfizer and Moderna vaccine getting approved for kids under the age of 5. And of course Dr. Murphy answers your listener questions.

Defining the separation of church and state

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 04:26 PM PDT

Richard Garnett, Law Professor at Notre Dame, joined WGN Radio's Karen Conti to discuss freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. He highlighted the case involving a Maine educational program that provides tuition assistance to parents in school districts that don't have high schools, allowing them to choose another high school or private for their children to attend. However, this program excludes religious schools which brings up the argument whether or not this violates our freedom of religion.

Looking into the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 04:26 PM PDT

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, Ronald J. Allen, Professor at Northwestern University School of Law, joined WGN Radio's Karen Conti to discuss the possible reasons as to why they would rule in such a way. They later addressed other important cases where there have been reversals brought on by the Supreme Court.

The ramifications that could follow the Supreme Court's most recent rulings

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 04:26 PM PDT

In her continued discussion about the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade, WGN Radio's Karen Conti is joined by John J. Donohue, Law Professor at Stanford University, to discuss the sociological effects of banning abortion. He later elaborated on the potential ramifications of this week's Supreme Court decision striking down restrictions on concealed carry guns.

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 26th

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 11:35 AM PDT

Dean is broadcasting from Bradley Place because at 11am he will be going with WGN-TV to be a part of the Pride Parade. Then Elton Jim will take over for Dean at 11am. Dean and the crew welcome back Elton Jim Turano to the studio and then Dave gives his Far Flung Forecast!

Dr. Robert Murphy, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Dean and Jim to give a COVID update. Dr. Murphy talks about why it is important to stay up to date with your booster shots to keep yourself safe. Then Dr. Murphy talks about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines getting approved for kids under the age of 5. And of course Dr. Murphy answers your listener questions.

Dean is joined by Laird Mackintosh and Shereen Ahmed the stars of My Fair Lady which opens this Tuesday, June 28th at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and playing through July 10th. Laird and Shereen talk about their roles, favorite songs in the production and more! For tickets and more visit broadwayinchicago.com

Elton Jim Turano fills in for Dean Richards

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 11:42 AM PDT

Elton Jim Turano takes over for Dean from 11am to 1pm! Elton Jim starts things off by talking with Dave and Andy about how to get over a raspy voice and a sore thorat.

Then Jim is joined by "Pop Culture Club" contributor Mick Kahler to review the new Elvis movie and talk about Elvis' popularity today.

Next Elton Jim is joined by Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune's Chief Political Reporter, to preview everything in upcoming primary this week and how Roe v. Wade ruling could affect the way people vote.