In this show, we’re joined by the Chicago Tribune‘s Ron Grossman to share with us the colorful stories he’s collected from across Chicago.

Steve Bernas of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, and Steve Baker of the Federal Trade Commission explain the latest consumers cons and how to avoid them.

Gillum Ferguson offers a comprehensive view of the War of 1812, providing historical analysis of events that affected a growing United States.

Milt talks with Michael McCall of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on the history of country music.

We’re joined by Robert Pippin, author of Hollywood Westerns and American Myth, who uses audio examples from classic Westerns to show how they philosophize American life.

Author N.T. Wright provides a provocative new picture of how to understand who Jesus was, and how we should relate to him today.

Historian Gerald Steinacher explains how many Nazis eluded justice after World War II by secretly fleeing Germany.

Jim Frederick, author of “Special Ops” and Executive Editor of Time magazine discusses special ops missions, such as the killing by U.S. forces of Osama Bin Laden.

TV reporter John “Bulldog” Drummond tells of the characters of ill repute that he has gotten to know over his extensive career.

Historian Fred MacDonald sits down with Milt to memorialize World War II, the tragic events leading up to it and the impact it had on everyone involved.