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Latest podcast episodes about brandon pope

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: July 3. 2025

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 45:04


Democratic Illinois lawmakers have slammed their Republican colleagues in the U.S. Senate for passing President Trump's tax and spending plan. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has named a new running mate. Meanwhile, Chicago alderpersons are scrutinizing the Chicago Police Department for its response to a recent ICE raid. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout and WCIU reporter/anchor Brandon Pope. Note: this conversation was recorded before the House passed the tax and spending bill. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

City Cast Chicago
Was Black Yacht Weekend For the Scammers? Plus, Chicago Loves 'Ironheart'

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 35:39


Last weekend's Black Yacht Weekend brought thousands of visitors to the city and Lake Michigan for dozens of events in and out of the water. Unfortunately, between tragic accidents, oversold events, and mixed reviews, it's hard to know if the weekend was a real success. WCIU TV host Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago's Maxwell Evans are here to recap. Plus, we're discussing the future of two of the city's largest shelters, exciting news for the first South Side birthing center, and Marvel's Ironheart landing in Chicago!     Good News: Food Truck Festival, Art of Sole 2, Margarita Festival  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. What are the major takeaways from the protests? ABC News didn’t renew the contract […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. What are the major takeaways from the protests? ABC News didn’t renew the contract […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. What are the major takeaways from the protests? ABC News didn’t renew the contract […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.11.25: Immigration protests, Terry Moran let go, Mike Madigan sentencing

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. What are the major takeaways from the protests? ABC News didn’t renew the contract […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.21.25: DOJ investigation, ‘snap curfews,' Biden cancer

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the Department of Justice looking into the hiring practices of Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do the Rascals make of the DOJ probe? The Chicago City […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 5.21.25: DOJ investigation, ‘snap curfews,' Biden cancer

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the Department of Justice looking into the hiring practices of Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do the Rascals make of the DOJ probe? The Chicago City […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.21.25: DOJ investigation, ‘snap curfews,' Biden cancer

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the Department of Justice looking into the hiring practices of Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do the Rascals make of the DOJ probe? The Chicago City […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.21.25: DOJ investigation, ‘snap curfews,' Biden cancer

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the Department of Justice looking into the hiring practices of Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do the Rascals make of the DOJ probe? The Chicago City […]

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: May 9, 2025

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 46:28


The new Pope has Chicago roots, Mayor Brandon Johnson's housing initiative gets City Council approval, and new candidates crowd the race to replace Sen. Durbin. Reset goes behind those headlines and much more in our Weekly News Recap. This week's panel features CW 26 reporter Brandon Pope, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout and Chicago Tribune editor Chris Jones. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 4.23.25: Durbin retiring, Pritzker's political future, economic turmoil

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 4.23.25: Durbin retiring, Pritzker's political future, economic turmoil

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.23.25: Durbin retiring, Pritzker's political future, economic turmoil

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.23.25: Durbin retiring, Pritzker's political future, economic turmoil

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 4.16.25: Teen takeovers, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast talking about the City of Chicago not approving a $1.25 million settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 4.16.25: Teen takeovers, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast talking about the City of Chicago not approving a $1.25 million settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.16.25: Teen takeovers, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast talking about the City of Chicago not approving a $1.25 million settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.16.25: Teen takeovers, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast talking about the City of Chicago not approving a $1.25 million settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop. […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 4.2.25: Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast discussing yesterday’s election results. What were the big takeaways from the results in Wisconsin and Florida? […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 4.2.25: Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast discussing yesterday’s election results. What were the big takeaways from the results in Wisconsin and Florida? […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.2.25: Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast discussing yesterday’s election results. What were the big takeaways from the results in Wisconsin and Florida? […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.2.25: Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast discussing yesterday’s election results. What were the big takeaways from the results in Wisconsin and Florida? […]

City Cast Chicago
Trump Threatens Universities, More Buses Coming, and Bears Win Offseason

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 38:30


Chicago and Illinois universities are responding to President Donald Trump's threats of protest- and diversity-related funding cuts. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to WCIU TV host Brandon Pope and The Triibe reporter Tonia Hill to break down the week's top stories. The city council approved over $3 million in Chicago Police Department settlements, including $280,000 to an organizer who was assaulted by a police officer in 2020. Plus, CTA's new frequent bus network plan launches next week, Woodson Regional Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Bears are the undisputed offseason winners.  Good News: Ravinia Summer Concerts Series Lineup Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this March 14 episode: Paramount Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 3.5.25: Sanctuary cities hearing, trade war, Rahm Emanuel's political future

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


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 (sing up for his new Substack!), Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals being this week’s show talking about the House hearing with the mayors of New York, Boston, Denver, and Chicago about their […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 3.5.25: Sanctuary cities hearing, trade war, Rahm Emanuel's political future

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


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 (sing up for his new Substack!), Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals being this week’s show talking about the House hearing with the mayors of New York, Boston, Denver, and Chicago about their […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 3.5.25: Sanctuary cities hearing, trade war, Rahm Emanuel's political future

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


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 (sing up for his new Substack!), Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals being this week’s show talking about the House hearing with the mayors of New York, Boston, Denver, and Chicago about their […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 3.5.25: Sanctuary cities hearing, trade war, Rahm Emanuel's political future

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


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 (sing up for his new Substack!), Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals being this week’s show talking about the House hearing with the mayors of New York, Boston, Denver, and Chicago about their […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 2.19.25: Federal government cuts, Illinois DOGE, Brandon Johnson borrowing plan

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about President Trump blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia. What do the Rascals make of Trump’s statements? Today, Governor Pritzker delivered his 2025 […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 2.19.25: Federal government cuts, Illinois DOGE, Brandon Johnson borrowing plan

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about President Trump blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia. What do the Rascals make of Trump’s statements? Today, Governor Pritzker delivered his 2025 […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 2.19.25: Federal government cuts, Illinois DOGE, Brandon Johnson borrowing plan

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about President Trump blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia. What do the Rascals make of Trump’s statements? Today, Governor Pritzker delivered his 2025 […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 2.19.25: Federal government cuts, Illinois DOGE, Brandon Johnson borrowing plan

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about President Trump blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia. What do the Rascals make of Trump’s statements? Today, Governor Pritzker delivered his 2025 […]

City Cast Chicago
Madigan's Split Verdict, Heartland Shuttering Clinics, and Cowboy Carter Tickets

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 30:48


Earlier this week, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most influential politician in the state, was found guilty of bribery, conspiracy, and other corruption charges following a four-month trial and two weeks of deliberation. We've got WCIU TV host Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbit Golden reacting to this historic conviction, including the juror's split verdict. Plus, the city prepares to lose community clinics in Uptown and Englewood, Beyonce adds a third Chicago tour date, and we're loving one North Lawndale neighbor's ice cream dreams. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 14 episode: The Newberry - Use code CITYCAST for 10% off your class TimeLine Theatre Company Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 2.12.25: Madigan verdict, Blagojevich pardon, Dexter Reed settlement

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys. Woah, a lot of news already this week! The Rascals kick things off discussing the most important story of the week: The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show! […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 2.12.25: Madigan verdict, Blagojevich pardon, Dexter Reed settlement

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys. Woah, a lot of news already this week! The Rascals kick things off discussing the most important story of the week: The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show! […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 2.12.25: Madigan verdict, Blagojevich pardon, Dexter Reed settlement

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys. Woah, a lot of news already this week! The Rascals kick things off discussing the most important story of the week: The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show! […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 2.12.25: Madigan verdict, Blagojevich pardon, Dexter Reed settlement

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys. Woah, a lot of news already this week! The Rascals kick things off discussing the most important story of the week: The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show! […]

John Williams
What to know about Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025


Emmy-award winning journalist Brandon Pope, of WCIU, joins John Williams to break down the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. What do we need to know?

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
What to know about Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025


Emmy-award winning journalist Brandon Pope, of WCIU, joins John Williams to break down the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. What do we need to know?

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 2.5.25: DEI debate, public art controversy, Mayor Johnson's favorability

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals kick off the podcast talking about the biggest national political stories of the week including President Trump blaming DEI for the D.C. plane crash, Elon Muck’s DOGE taking […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 2.5.25: DEI debate, public art controversy, Mayor Johnson's favorability

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals kick off the podcast talking about the biggest national political stories of the week including President Trump blaming DEI for the D.C. plane crash, Elon Muck’s DOGE taking […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 2.5.25: DEI debate, public art controversy, Mayor Johnson's favorability

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals kick off the podcast talking about the biggest national political stories of the week including President Trump blaming DEI for the D.C. plane crash, Elon Muck’s DOGE taking […]

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Jan. 31, 2025

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 46:39


A brawl breaks out at south suburban village board meeting. The fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is now in the hands of the jury. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with WBEZ statehouse reporter Alex Degman, CW-26 reporter and anchor Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago reporter Madison Savedra. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 1.29.25: Funding freeze chaos, ICE raids, Madigan trial

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the confusion over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. What were the big takeaways from the chaos that ensued this week? ICE agents came to […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 1.29.25: Funding freeze chaos, ICE raids, Madigan trial

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the confusion over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. What were the big takeaways from the chaos that ensued this week? ICE agents came to […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 1.29.25: Funding freeze chaos, ICE raids, Madigan trial

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the confusion over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. What were the big takeaways from the chaos that ensued this week? ICE agents came to […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 1.15.25: Driving test age, Trump inauguration, L.A. wildfires

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals debate the proposed legislation that aims to increase the age for seniors to retake driver’s test from 79 to 87. Where are the Rascals on this controversial […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 1.15.25: Driving test age, Trump inauguration, L.A. wildfires

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals debate the proposed legislation that aims to increase the age for seniors to retake driver’s test from 79 to 87. Where are the Rascals on this controversial […]

City Cast Chicago
Who's Actually The Most Powerful Person in Chicago?

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 33:05


Political power struggles are constantly in Chicago's news headlines, whether the mayor and governor are butting heads, the City Council is fighting, or a big union is flexing its influence. But who are the most powerful people in Chicago and who just ends up getting a lot of air time? The Tribune's A.D. Quig and WCIU TV host Brandon Pope tell host Jacoby Cochran who they think are Chicago's biggest power players. Good News: Individual Artists Grant Program Click here and follow the steps on the Instagram post to enter to win a Year's Worth of City Cast Chicago's Favorite Restaurants. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 12.11.24: Immigration, birthright citizenship, U.S. healthcare

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, This week, the Rascals start the show breaking down the Chicago visit from Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s ‘border czar.’ Do the Rascals believe the new administration’s plan for mass deportation […]