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The Carry Out 2-22-17: “Trees in Chicago are great for the environment and...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the newspaper so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include Tribune columnist John Kass writing about bringing in the feds to help with...

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How will President Trump’s campaign promises translate to public policy?

Joyce Coffee, President, Climate Resilience Consulting, joins Justin to talk about what will be done to improve Chicago’s infrastructure in the President Trump era. What are the likely impacts to...

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The Carry Out 3-13-17: “Nothing like the Bears going bargain hunting when you...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the newspaper so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include a new CBO report saying 24 million people will lose insurance under the new GOP...

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The Opening Bell 3/27/17: Children Learn About Climate Change & the Next...

Climate change is a concept that can be scary to grasp but vital to comprehend. After a hands on experience at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Steve sat down with Kristen Pratt (Director of...

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VIDEO: Climate Change Exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Steve Grzanich visited the new exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to see how kids will learn about climate, weather and climate change.  

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The Carry Out 3-28-17: “Jay Cutler is essentially saying who needs football...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the newspaper so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include the continuing soap opera surrounding the House Intelligence Committee,...

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The Mincing Rascals 03/16/17: Where the president wants to pour our money,...

WGN Radio’s John Williams and Steve Bertrand, and Chicago Tribune’s Eric Zorn and Scott Stantis mince about Trump’s budget proposal, which challenges concerns with climate change and the need for the...

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Why does President Trump want to loosen fuel economy standards?

Howard Learner, President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, joins Justin to discuss President Trump rolling back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards, President Trump...

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Former South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis has an initiative to alleviate...

Former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) joins John to elaborate on a grassroots initiative to solving climate change, and the funds that will go into that solution. Congressman Inglis gives you his ironic...

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What can you do to protect our oceans?

In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, Justin welcomes Shedd Aquarium’s sustainability specialist Maddie Caldwell and Hooked on Fish founder Karen Wollins to talk about issues that are negatively impacting...

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How can we make sure the Great Lakes continue to be a resource for years to...

Dr. Antonio Lopez from UIC’s Freshwater Lab joins Justin to talk about the upcoming Freshwater Lab Summit which tackles a variety of topics including water conservation, clean water, pollution,...

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The Carry Out 5-9-17: “I’m just surprised that President Trump didn’t fire...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include President Trump firing FBI Director James Comey, Alderman Raymond Lopez getting...

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The Carry Out 5-23-17: “A new study says the average cost for a wedding in...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include the Illinois Senate Democrats passing a balanced budget, the Trump administration...

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Why is the U.S. expected to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord?

Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne joins Justin to discuss the expected decision by President Trump to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord. Michael talks about what the Paris...

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The Carry Out 5-31-17: “The only way President Trump will address climate...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include the non-action down in Springfield, President Trump possibly pulling out of the...

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The Carry Out 6-1-17: “If the planet dies, those coal mines are probably...

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include President Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump touting...

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The Download Presents The Week That Was: “Trump and Griffin, and Nutella, oh...

Veteran journalist Charlie Meyerson and Sun-Times Assistant Metro Editor Rummana Hussain join Justin to break down all the stories making news this week including President Trump pulling out of the...

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Political strategist Kevin Lampe: “Trump needs to stop being a bully and be a...

It’s Monday so it’s time to Touché! Political analysts Kevin Lampe and Chris Robling are here to break down all the political stories making news this week including the terrorist attack in London,...

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What is the impact of climate change on the city of Chicago?

Josh Mogerman of the National Resources Defense Council joins Justin to discuss the ramifications of President Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord. Josh talks about how climate change affects...

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Northwestern University Professor Yarrow Axford: Two-mile thick ice breaks...

Northwestern University Professor of Earth and Planetary Science Yarrow Axford helps John understand what it means that an ice berg the size of Delaware broke away from Antarctica. Professor Axford...

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