The Mincing Rascals Podcast
1) The Mincing Rascals 12.23.25: The Trump Administration, 60 Minutes and Chicago Bears’ threat to relocate
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, and multi-media journalist Brandon ...Show More
2) The Mincing Rascals 12.11.25: Budget drama, robot delivery, Madigan seeks pardon
The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, ...Show More
3) Mincing Rascals update from John Williams
John is on vacation, but provides an update on this week’s podcast recording.
4) The Mincing Rascals 12.3.25: Northwestern deal, deadly boat strikes, Christkindlmarket capacity
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Ro...Show More
5) The Mincing Rascals 11.19.25: Head tax defeat, Epstein files, Mobile ID, Word of the Year
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate P...Show More
6) Mincing Rascals 10.17.25: Live from Tangled Roots Brewing Company in Ottawa!
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and The...Show More
7) The Mincing Rascals 10.8.25: Texas National Guard arrives, Jesse Jackson Jr. running for Congress, shoulder driving clampdown
The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago...Show More
8) The Mincing Rascals 8.20.25: Speed cameras, CPS shakedown, Ukraine-Russia peace talks
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, an...Show More
9) The Mincing Rascals 8.13.25: Dexter Reed decision, redistricting debate, Smithsonian review
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj H...Show More
10) The Mincing Rascals 8.6.25: Texas redistricting, Chicago pension boost, DuSable Lake Shore Drive future
The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute....Show More