Episodes

  • The Mincing Rascals 5.29.24: DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris, Illinois budget vote, America’s best decade

    The Mincing Rascals 5.29.24: DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris, Illinois budget vote, America’s best decade
    May 29 2024
    The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals talk about the upcoming DNC in Chicago and the plan to virtually […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 5.22.24: ShotSpotter, speed cameras, Justice Alito flag controversy

    The Mincing Rascals 5.22.24: ShotSpotter, speed cameras, Justice Alito flag controversy
    May 22 2024
    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, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick things off talking about OpenAI being accused of […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 5.15.24: Mayor Johnson’s first year, CPS day of action, Biden-Trump debates

    The Mincing Rascals 5.15.24: Mayor Johnson’s first year, CPS day of action, Biden-Trump debates
    May 16 2024
    The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week, the Rascals talk about the 1-year anniversary of the inauguration of Mayor […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 5.8.24: Campus protests, CPS funding, Chicago speed limit plan

    The Mincing Rascals 5.8.24: Campus protests, CPS funding, Chicago speed limit plan
    May 8 2024
    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 Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick things off this week talking about the pro-Palestinian protests happening on college campuses around the country. […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 5.1.24: College protests, Bears stadium proposal, Kristi Noem’s dog

    The Mincing Rascals 5.1.24: College protests, Bears stadium proposal, Kristi Noem’s dog
    May 2 2024
    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start today’s podcast talking about the pro-Palestinian protests that are happening on college campuses around the country. […]
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  • John Williams, The Mincing Rascals Live at Winter’s Jazz Club

    John Williams, The Mincing Rascals Live at Winter’s Jazz Club
    Apr 26 2024
    THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. Join John Williams and the cast of The Mincing Rascals at Winter’s Jazz Club (465 N. McClurg Ct.) on Wednesday, June 12 for a live taping of the podcast – plus Robert’s Pizza and jazz guitarist Andy Brown. Tickets are $42.75, inclusive of all fees. Get tickets here. TICKETS ARE […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 4.24.24: Bears stadium, Dexter Reed lawsuit, Trump trial

    The Mincing Rascals 4.24.24: Bears stadium, Dexter Reed lawsuit, Trump trial
    Apr 25 2024
    The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. A lot of news to get to this week and the […]
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  • The Mincing Rascals 4.17.24: I-190 protest, Dexter Reed shooting, Chicago Sky

    The Mincing Rascals 4.17.24: I-190 protest, Dexter Reed shooting, Chicago Sky
    Apr 17 2024
    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, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start this week’s show talking about the protest earlier […]
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