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    Fred Weintraub's "The Wordly File"

    Fred Weintraub
    Fred Weintraub

    Fred Weintraub

      Fred Weintraub, an executive producer at Weigel Broadcasting Co. with more than four decades of media expertise, is known for creating the broadcast company's popular "Game of the Week," in addition to covering the British royal family as "Chicago's Royal Watcher." In 2019, Weintraub was inducted into the Silver Circle, the highest honor awarded to broadcasters by the Chicago/Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, in recognition of his lifetime contributions in media. Weintraub also co-hosts the syndicated radio show "The Hannah & Fred Show" with Hannah Stanley on WCGO and Smart Talk Radio.

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      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 9/4: Back in America
      Fred Weintraub

      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 9/4: Back in America

        Fred talks about what it's like being back in America....home sweet home or not?

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        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 9/24: Biden's plan
        Fred Weintraub

        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 9/24: Biden's plan

          On this Worldly File, Fred takes a look at Joe Biden's six-point plan. What's it going to take for America to get on board? It's not about individual rights anymore.

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          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 9/7: Ed Asner - TV will never be the same
          Fred Weintraub

          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 9/7: Ed Asner - TV will never be the same

            On this week’s Worldly File, Fred’s been thinking about TV sitcoms and our viewing habits. More importantly, he suggests that we wouldn’t know a great show because we are so attached to our cell phones that we don’t even talk to each other.

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            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 8/30 Charlie Watts
            Fred Weintraub

            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 8/30 Charlie Watts

              Fred talks about a drummer who taught us a few life lessons. Rock on! Charlie Watts.. you’ve made your mark in so many ways.

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              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub 8/16
              Fred Weintraub

              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub 8/16

                In this week's "The Worldly File" Fred takes a look at Andrew Cuomo's cowardly attempt to end his political career with some integrity. He hopes you'll listen.

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                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 8/9: Hunter Biden
                Fred Weintraub

                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 8/9: Hunter Biden

                  In this week's Worldly File, Fred questions the judgment of Hunter Biden and how his art venture is playing in The White House. Fred paints a picture of a picture. What do you think? Give a listen...

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                  My concert experience: Pulling back the curtain
                  Fred Weintraub

                  My concert experience: Pulling back the curtain

                  • Fred Weintraub, Contributing Columnist

                  I have to confess, not being able to attend a concert or theater production for 18 months has been excruciating.

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                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 7/25: Olympics or Bust
                  Fred Weintraub

                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 7/25: Olympics or Bust

                    On this week’s Worldly File Fred talks about whether the Tokyo Olympics should have happened or whether it is a bust.

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                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/21 - Me to the Moon
                    Fred Weintraub

                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/21 - Me to the Moon

                      In this week’s Worldly File Fred question the scientific value what Branson and Bezos are trying to do. You might tell me to blast-off. I hope you’ll listen.

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                      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/12: Airplane Etiquette
                      Fred Weintraub

                      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/12: Airplane Etiquette

                        On this edition of The Worldly File, Fred talks about using some common sense when you’re on an airplane.

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                        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/2 - Fourth of July
                        Fred Weintraub

                        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub: 7/2 - Fourth of July

                          Is the 4th of July about independence and America's birthday? No, it's about what we can all learn when we come together as one. Listen to this week's Worldly File on wims 95.1FM/AM1420, wims.com or Chicago Star Media.

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                          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub 6/22 - Father's Day
                          Fred Weintraub

                          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub 6/22 - Father's Day

                            Fred questions how good a father he has been. You can hear the The Worldly File weekly on talk radio WIMS 95.1FM/1420AM around the world or at wims.com and at Chicago Star Media.

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                            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/24: Cicadas
                            Fred Weintraub

                            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/24: Cicadas

                              On this week’s Worldly File, Fred asks would you try a cicada appetizer. Apparently there’s plenty to go around so pass the plate lease.

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                              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/17: Cheating in Sports
                              Fred Weintraub

                              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/17: Cheating in Sports

                                In this week’s Worldly File Fred Weintraub suggests there’s cheating going on in all professional sports and we’re okay with it.

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                                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/9: Gates vs. Gates and The Fast Track
                                Fred Weintraub

                                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/9: Gates vs. Gates and The Fast Track

                                  Fred Weintraub looks at the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates and questions whether money buys you an easy exit.

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                                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/3: Is Saturday Night Live on Life Support?
                                  Fred Weintraub

                                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 5/3: Is Saturday Night Live on Life Support?

                                    Elon Musk, the guest host of Saturday Night Live. How is this entertainment? Fred weighs in.

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                                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/26: I have the answer for Final Jeopardy!
                                    Fred Weintraub

                                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/26: I have the answer for Final Jeopardy!

                                      In this week’s essay Fred talks about the guest hosts who are trying to make Jeopardy their own.

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                                      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/18: The need for a vaccine passport
                                      Fred Weintraub

                                      The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/18: The need for a vaccine passport

                                        Fred talks about the need for a vaccine passport if we ever hope to sit together at a concert or theater.

                                        Column: Things I learned from a royal — goodbye, Prince Philip
                                        Fred Weintraub

                                        Column: Things I learned from a royal — goodbye, Prince Philip

                                        • Fred Weintraub

                                        I’ve had the unique ability to observe and learn about life from Prince Philip for the past 13 years.

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                                        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/12: The Ketchup Shortage
                                        Fred Weintraub

                                        The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 4/12: The Ketchup Shortage

                                          Fred talks about stocking up during a pandemic. First it was the toilet paper. Now those ketchup packets. What's a guy to do? I hope you'll listen.

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                                          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/5: Misplaced anger and discrimination during a pandemic
                                          Fred Weintraub

                                          The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/5: Misplaced anger and discrimination during a pandemic

                                            In this week's "Worldly File" Fred addresses the issue of Asian American hate crimes and why our anger is so misguided.

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                                            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/28: Killing Americans One Bullet at a Time
                                            Fred Weintraub

                                            The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/28: Killing Americans One Bullet at a Time

                                              Fred Weintraub talks about American's inability stop people from getting guns as easily as they can buy groceries. We are killing each other one bullet at time.

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                                              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/22: American Selfishness: Wear a Mask
                                              Fred Weintraub

                                              The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/22: American Selfishness: Wear a Mask

                                                In this week's Worldly File Fred Weintraub says that once vaccinated, people are making their own rules, taking risks and rationalizing their actions to fit their own needs.

                                                Column: Harry and Meghan don’t get a passing grade on the Oprah interview
                                                Opinion

                                                Column: Harry and Meghan don’t get a passing grade on the Oprah interview

                                                • Fred Weintraub, Contributor

                                                Now the real work begins for Harry and Meghan. The drama surrounding their interview as the impact of “The Oprah effect” begins to fade. The answers to questions about the royal family that have never been spoken, at least not in public are now out there for all to evaluate.

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                                                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/14: The Cuomo Cop-Out
                                                Fred Weintraub

                                                The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/14: The Cuomo Cop-Out

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                                                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/8: Meghan and Harry, What Have You Done?
                                                  Fred Weintraub

                                                  The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/8: Meghan and Harry, What Have You Done?

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                                                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/2: Is the Whole World Laughing?
                                                    Fred Weintraub

                                                    The Worldly File with Fred Weintraub - 3/2: Is the Whole World Laughing?

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