John Williams

Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

John’s last hour on WCCO is live from the Cambria studio and includes the Bright Side.

Frank Vascellaro of WCCO TV joins the show. In addition, we preview the Edina Art Fair.

John starts the show talking about Kathy Griffin’s latest apology for her recent tweet. Later we talk about Trump’s decision to leave the Paris Climate Accord.

Guest host Jordana Green talks with you about race, racism and race relations and attorney Joe Tamburino about the Tiger Woods situation.

Guest host Jordana Green talks with WCCO TV's Frank Vascellaro and Gene Motanez about the Walker Art Center controversy.

Guest host Jordana Green talks with U of M Prof Jesica Hellman about President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Talks, AeroFarms CEO David Rosenberg about food shortage solutions and Valerie Miller with the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee about the event.

Jordana was in for John.  In this hour she talked to Craig Bane of Bane O'Leary about a new rule for financial advisors.  Then it was time for the strangest stories in this weeks news - The Weird News Roundup

Jordana was in for John.  In this hour she talked to Frank about today's top news stories.  Then she talked to Meghann Myers from the Army Times about the first of women to graduate infantry training

Jordana was in for John.  In this hour she talked to a pair of local contestants on The Voice!

In this hour John talked with listeners about the controversy at the Walker Art Center & talked about this being his last week at WCCO

In this hour John talked to Frank about today's top news stories.  Then he talked to Edward Isaac Dovere from Politico about the latest controversy at the White House

In this hour John talked about Tiger's DUI arrest and Bryce Harper charging the mound. What should the punishments be and who do you feel sorry for?

John takes your phone calls about the controversial sculpture making news at the Walker Art Center. Then Twins Reporter Phil Miller talks about the Twins disappointing weekend.

We check in with WCCO TV and later a seismologist joins the show to talk about the likelihood of a major earthquake in California.  

John asks about your summer to-do list and talks to a master griller from Weber Grills.

MIke Max was in for John.  In this hour he talked to Plymouth City Manager Dave Callister about a possible earlier bar time.  Then he talked to Ron Schara about the bass opener on Mille Lacs!

Mike Max was in for John. In this hour he talked to Frank about today's top news stories.  Then he talked to Mark Balma who's painted everyone from presidents to Bud Grant!

Mike Max was in for John.  In this hour he talked to Patrick Coolican from the Star Tribune about the end of the special legislative session and whether the Governor will sign the budget bills