John Williams starts the show with a showcase of some of the 2020 Grammy nominees, some of which may actually surprise you greatly. Then, John welcomes Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel to share about his favorite spots to entertain guests over the holidays on a $100 budget. And Blagojevich Family Spokesperson Mark Vargas checks in with John to tell him how the family is doing, after a letter requesting the former governor’s commutation was sent to President Trump. And the Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary, Grace Hou, tells John about the new able-bodied adult program, which requires SNAP recipients to become employed if physically able and without dependents. Finally, car analyst Eric Lyman of TrueCar, a subsidiary of ALG, tells John about his rankings of cars this year.
The John Williams Show Full Podcast 11.20.19: 2020 Grammy nominations, holiday meals at $100, the Blagojevich family, the able-bodied adult program, TrueCar analyst

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Illinois Department of Human Services on why able-bodied adults will need jobs to benefit from SNAP program
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel gives you holidays at $100
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Spokesperson Mark Vargas: on Rod Blagojevich’s “spirits are up”
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel: From Filipino cuisine to burgers to wait for
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TrueCar Analyst Eric Lyman tells you how your car will fare
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel on Indian-inspired cuisine and “Phil’s Flash Fry”
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The John Williams Show Full Podcast 10.16.19: Your fake ID stories, Phil Vettel’s “Flash Fry,” Jason Van Dyke’s attorney, joining the president for lunch, Illinois’s state of education
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel has fun outdoor dining and Phil’s Flash Fry
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The John Williams Show Full Podcast 10.23.19: David Ross as manager, Phil Vettel’s “Flash Fry,” Facebook ban on false stories, playing for CPS soccer
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel has your last-minute Thanksgiving restaurants
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Chicago Tribune Restaurant Critic Phil Vettel: “We’re good at [Mexican food] in Chicago, I’m glad to say”
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Anna Davlantes in for John Williams 11.15.19: Debunking travel misconceptions, public impeachment hearings, awkward holiday party conversations, Bright Side of Life
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The John Williams Show Full Podcast 09.18.19: Eric Zorn on faith and field goal kicks, Phil Vettel, why college years matter, Whitney Houston on tour