"Whirled News Tonight" PODCAST

April 2, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T19:28:00.000-07:00

Educated city dwellers, urinating horses and harmful Medicaid cuts.

March 26, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

Lite menu options, comparing job benefits and Gaddafi's retirement plans.

March 12, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

Pot-smoking valets, high-speed rail and how to avoid strokes.

February 26, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T15:09:00.000-07:00

Ke$ha concerts, a canceled speech to Young Presidents and the price of a mayoral campaign.

February 19, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T14:28:00.000-07:00

Kids music opinion survey, iPhone tracking and early labor medication.

February 12, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

The Cavaliers' losing skid, cheerleading injuries and canine obedience awards.

January 29, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T06:39:00.000-07:00

Baby monkeys, new discount beer labels and a draft for P.E. students.

January 22, 2011 Show

2011-04-04T05:41:00.000-07:00

Stadium inspectors, Debbie Gibson films and Don't Ask Don't Tell.

January 15, 2011 Show

2011-01-18T18:41:00.000-08:00

Dolphin recognition, the changing zodiacs and a more pleasant Post Office.

January 8, 2011 Show

2011-01-18T11:53:00.000-08:00

Traffic headaches, typical Chicago weddings and flouride overdoses.

January 1, 2011 Show

2011-01-18T11:03:00.000-08:00

Plastic bag envy, fuzzy American history and sitcom-inspired workplace harassment.

December 18, 2010 Show

2010-12-30T05:31:00.000-08:00

Kids in Hooters, traffic school and royal residency requirements.

May 1, 2010 Show (Second Act!)

2010-05-05T18:57:00.001-07:00

WNT answers audience questions about The Apocalypse, getting out of a terrible job and moving to Texas.

April 24, 2010 Show (OUR 100th EPISODE!)

2010-04-29T09:20:00.001-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about adopting Brazilian babies, tightening the military health care budget and Generation Z.

April 17, 2010 Show

2010-04-22T05:05:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Rudy Nineleven Giuliani, unlicensed dentistry and randy rodeo clowns.

April 10, 2010 Show

2010-04-15T04:31:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about inflatable space stations, recycling nuk-u-lar weapons and real estate bargains in Homewood.

March 27, 2010 Show

2010-04-03T11:25:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about cool chess clubs, gay military discharge and the terrorist Cash Cab.

March 20, 2010 Show

2010-03-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

WNT imrovises scenes about crossing party line fences, sitcom theme school and gardening thongs.

March 6, 2010 Show

2010-03-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Oscar non-minations, well-compensated mailmen and the comfy blandness of Jay Leno.

February 20, 2010 Show

2010-03-22T07:09:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about stale holiday displays, Doug's city rankings and hard-partying airline pilots.

February 13, 2010 Show

2010-03-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about manure valentines, lesbian bar culture and new Toy Story characters.

Febuary 6, 2010 Show

2010-02-07T11:21:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about bankruptcy stenographers, anthropomorphizing social issues and gaybortion ads during the Super Bowl.

January 30, 2010 Show

2010-02-07T10:45:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about parental talking points, "taking care of" a wife and passing the Immigration panel.

January 16, 2010 Show

2010-02-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about the infallible Judgement Chair, texting while drunk driving and breaking up with McCormick Place.

January 9, 2010 Show

2010-02-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about underwear bomb gifts, ZIP code experts and meaningless Facebook gestures.

January 2, 2010 Show

2010-01-05T19:37:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about fun numbers, frothy hot tubs and the unstoppable Judge Bauer.

December 12, 2009 Show

2009-12-19T15:12:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about CDC conspiracies, dog immigration and the South Carolina divorce debate.

November 28, 2009 Show

2009-12-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about airport medical clinics, Rufee Tuesdays and "Turkeeeeeys iiiiin Spaaaace".

November 21, 2009 Show

2009-11-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about constant vagilance, helpful home invaders and unemployment at the North Pole.

November 14, 2009 Show

2009-11-18T19:07:00.001-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Illinois as the new Cuba, cure-all garlic and non-forgettable movie review Tweets.

November 7, 2009 Show

2009-11-10T07:18:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about the FNBA, diet cigarettes and the comforts of prison.

October 31, 2009 Show

2009-11-07T09:01:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Operation Room Service, girlfriends' witch mothers and modern art crosswalks.

October 24, 2009 Show

2009-11-02T11:33:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about neighborhood popularity polls, the accounting department at Playboy and trendy unemployment.

October 17, 2009 Show

2009-10-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about severe weather conferences, key party disasters and purging offensive Halloween costumes.

October 10, 2009 Show

2009-10-12T10:06:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Jewproof housing, same-sex almost-weddings and the benefits of a Social Studies Ph.D.

October 3, 2009 Show

2009-10-08T16:28:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about celery sale fundraisers, gay divorce Texas style and the coveted Blue Island Olympics.

September 26, 2009 Show

2009-10-01T09:51:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about strangers on a bus, interpreting insurance claims and the tribulations of Tupac hunters.

September 19, 2009 6th Anniversary Show

2009-09-22T05:04:00.001-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about a variety of current topics while celebrating their SIXTH ANNIVERSARY with special guests.

August 15, 2009 Show

2009-08-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about unconventional radio contests, the Woodstock Generation gap and a blood bailout.

August 1, 2009 Show

2009-08-23T15:15:00.001-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about the Mustard Museum relocation, Presidential keggers and amazingtarded inventions.

July 25, 2009 Show

2009-07-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about liberal arts career prospects, matchmaker matchmaking services and narrow-minded policism.

July 18, 2009 Show

2009-07-19T14:03:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about chess crime, holiday dumpings and cabinet lust.

July 11, 2009 Show

2009-07-12T15:54:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about advice from random strangers, GM's extreme downsizing and the ol' sandstorm knee.

July 4, 2009 Show

2009-07-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about gun noise malfunctions, interpretive fireworks displays and feline eulogies.

June 27, 2009 Show

2009-06-28T07:16:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about quitting PETA, panhandling for Olympics funds and the struggle over the Throne of Pop.

June 13, 2009 Show

2009-06-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about improper use of ransom photos, Iranian reality game shows and unemployment envy.

June 6, 2009 Show

2009-06-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about prostitutional advice for government, the trial of Billy Joel and Tetric sex.

May 30, 2009 Show

2009-05-31T08:42:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Skype-ing with astronauts, traveling with pets and keeping Joe Biden off the Web.

May 9, 2009 Show

2009-05-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about blackonomic struggles, Thomas the Tank Engine's adult show and President Spock.

May 2, 2009 Show

2009-05-03T05:35:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about new wife endorsements, sex outside European landmarks and The Hilariouscaust.

April 25, 2009 Show

2009-04-26T05:22:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about interactive museums, appropriately-named elementary schools and two-wheeled Dutch terrorists.

April 18, 2009 Show

2009-04-19T04:34:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about teachers with zero tolerance, hetero-only karaoke bars and misbehavin' Jesus.

April 11, 2009 Show

2009-04-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about family sex guide audiobooks, "Somebody's Gotta Go!" and call-in radio shows.

April 4, 2009 Show

2009-04-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Turkish tourism, the E/R finale's impact on trumpet concerts and Destiny Frankenstein.

March 28, 2009 Show

2009-03-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about cougar pinup queens, Kentucky Fried Potholes and young scientistettes.

March 21, 2009 Show

2009-03-22T08:52:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about a unitarded baliout program, cyber-bullying and the popular boozeum.

February 28, 2009 Show

2009-03-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Obama the cheerleader, difficult budget decisions and the elusive helicoptopus.

February 21, 2009 Show

2009-02-27T14:14:00.001-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about careers in swindling, insensitive editorial cartoons and Roger Facebook's whimsical decrees.

February 14, 2009 Show

2009-02-27T14:13:00.001-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about unfortunate nicknames, federally-sponsored matchmaking sites and the notorious T -Shirt Bandit.

February 7, 2009 Show

2009-02-08T19:43:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about prankster Governors, supervasectomies and drug abuse in uninteresting sports.

January 31, 2009 Show

2009-02-08T15:32:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about the fertility arms race, YouTube healing the economy and shoe sculptures.

January 17, 2009 Show (Not Really)

2009-01-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

Technical difficulties prevent WNT from sharing the January 17 show, so please enjoy this improvised Town Hall Debate from November 1, 2008.

January 10, 2009 Show

2009-01-14T09:46:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about nefarious museums, performance enhancing riboflavin and the elusive nature of diphthongs.

January 3, 2009 Show

2009-01-07T19:39:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about freshman senators, the world's oldest woman's libido, and nanodiamonds.

December 27, 2008 Show

2009-01-01T07:09:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about back alley Christmas shopping, feral cat wrangling and anti-stupidity legislation.

December 20, 2008 Show

2008-12-21T07:18:00.001-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about caulk-blocking pollution, Generalissimo Driving Instructor and divorcee dating tutorials.

December 13, 2008 Show

2008-12-21T07:09:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about omniscient iPhones, the battle for mall parking and the comfortable Peterson 8620 chair.

December 6, 2008 Show

2008-12-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Sarah Palin's stylists, missing Minnesota ballots and baililng out the VHS industry.

November 29, 2008 Show

2008-12-18T10:17:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Presidential pardon requests, non-traditional exercise and waiting until marriage.

November 22, 2008 Show

2008-11-23T07:40:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about unknown megastars, questionable urban research and hippie chicks' attraction to electric cars.

November 15, 2008 Show

2008-11-16T07:17:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about Alaskan tourism, refusal to leave a burning building and the sudden fame of Barack's barber.

November 8, 2008 Show

2008-11-09T17:39:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about hemp farmers, Craigslist escorts and the tragic economy of daycare.

November 1, 2008 Improvised Town Hall Debate

2008-11-03T04:16:00.000-08:00

For their second act, WNT improvises a Town Hall Debate with Obama, McCain and a curiously mischevious third party candidate.

November 1, 2008 Show

2008-11-03T04:11:00.000-08:00

WNT improvises scenes about baby rental, hiding tattoos in the workplace and political spokesplumbers.

October 25, 2008 Show

2008-10-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Olympic corn-husking, imagination incarceration and salt smugglers.

October 18, 2008 Show

2008-10-19T05:32:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Nazi fundraisers, cadaver voter and Chicago Public School students' pay grade.

October 11, 2008 Show

2008-10-12T15:57:00.001-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about suicide nets, angry Jesus and buffet habits of the morbidly obese.

October 4, 2008 Show

2008-10-12T15:46:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Allah helping the Cubs, crime statistic police and the old New Kids on the Block.

September 27, 2008 Show

2008-10-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about terrorist handsignals, nonsense vendors and dying to be born again.

September 20, 2008 Show

2008-10-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about superchickens, brand loyalty at the ballgame and closet sexists.

September 13, 2008 Show

2008-09-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about coked-up priests, Chinese milk powder's despotism and
the Constitutionality of spam.

September 6, 2008 Show

2008-09-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about rekindling things with Libya, relocating Maxwell Street Market and the volatile Bisphenol A debate.

August 30, 2008 Show

2008-09-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about a Vice President pageant, Idaho conservationists and dogfight/streetgang policing.

August 23, 2008 Show

2008-08-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about the insanity defense, news paper highlights and Cindy McCain's charity work.

August 16, 2008 Show

2008-08-17T07:15:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Sisqo's funeral performances, rival bus drivers, and Chicago's brand of reverse layoffs.

August 2, 2008 Show

2008-08-03T06:07:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about tooth enthusiasts, the gaying up of America and the dangers of riding Greyhound.

July 26, 2008 Show

2008-08-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Batman's wife, pedophile portfolios and protestor Ed Skvicavick.

July 19, 2008 Show

2008-07-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about soy fights, childish modern art and stolen police vans.

July 5, 2008 Show

2008-07-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about naked terrorism, linguistic coincidences and Wii Shakespeare.

June 14, 2008 Show

2008-07-20T06:10:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Norwegian gambling policy, biking formal wear and the Mexican tomato immigration.

June 7, 2008 Show

2008-06-17T09:22:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about migrating fighter planes, questionable airport security measures and The Flintstones as an agent of social change.

May 31, 2008 Show

2008-06-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about stalker tracking, Vice President Philbin and the unsullied reputation of the NBA.

May 24, 2008 Show

2008-05-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about topless teachers, Indian invasion and political preachers. Alliteration!

May 17, 2008 Show

2008-05-18T05:01:00.001-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about surviving under rubble, same-self marriage and perplexing foreign accents.

May 10, 2008 Show

2008-05-11T08:52:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Mother's Day brunch, drug-laced tap water and aversion to meat while mourning a pet.

May 3, 2008 Show

2008-05-04T07:32:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Chicago's recycling program, Madonna's new album and traumatic brain injuries. Bonus commentary from WNT's cast & director!

April 26, 2008 Show

2008-04-27T06:23:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about Bollywood buzz, the economic stimulus package and the War on Language on Terror.

April 19, 2008 Show (Not Really)

2008-04-27T06:18:00.001-07:00

Since technical difficulties interfered with the April 19 show recording, we present this Second Act Performance from June 2, 2007.

April 12, 2008 Show

2008-04-14T04:02:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about olympic torch protests, ex-felon school security guards and gay space dogs.

April 5, 2008 Show

2008-04-06T12:20:00.000-07:00

WNT improvises scenes about base coach boundaries, census-taking methods and giggle attacks during wartime.