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Best podcasts about Eric Zorn

Latest podcast episodes about Eric Zorn

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 8.26.26: Mail-in voting, trade war, O'Hare Flyer, RIP Dolly

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room (stay tuned for some BIG news from Brandon). This week, the Rascals begin the podcast honoring the life and legacy […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 8.19.26: CTU suing IPI, minimum wage, toll hike, Natalie Harp

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the  Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as well as […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 8.5.26: Chris Welch apology, rise of democratic socialists, Todd Blanche AG nomination

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologizing for his actions that made a staffer uncomfortable […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 8.5.26: Chris Welch apology, rise of democratic socialists, Todd Blanche AG nomination

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologizing for his actions that made a staffer uncomfortable […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 8.5.26: Chris Welch apology, rise of democratic socialists, Todd Blanche AG nomination

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologizing for his actions that made a staffer uncomfortable […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 8.5.26: Chris Welch apology, rise of democratic socialists, Todd Blanche AG nomination

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologizing for his actions that made a staffer uncomfortable […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Alexi Giannoulias will probably be next mayor of Chicago

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the greatest lines in songs, who he believes will be the next mayor of Chicago, and the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general along party lines.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Alexi Giannoulias will probably be next mayor of Chicago

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the greatest lines in songs, who he believes will be the next mayor of Chicago, and the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general along party lines.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Alexi Giannoulias will probably be next mayor of Chicago

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the greatest lines in songs, who he believes will be the next mayor of Chicago, and the Senate Judiciary Committee advancing Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general along party lines.

The Ben Joravsky Show
Cliff Johnson—Just Like John Grisham

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 54:32


Eric Zorn sets Ben straight on Alexi Gin-OO-lee-us. Ben riffs. Meet Cliff Johnson, Democratic candidate for the first congressional district in Mississippi. He explains why Mississippi is inching toward being Democrat. So it's closer to Georgia than Tennessee, politically speaking. A few words about John Grisham, Oprah and Elvis and where they come from. Cliff is a longtime civil rights lawyer and director of the MacArthur Justice Center in Mississippi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 7.22.26: Chicago air quality, national anthem protocol, SAVE Act

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast talking a bit about the new book, ‘Regime Change,’ and the smoke-filled air that has been hanging around Chicago. Do […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.22.26: Chicago air quality, national anthem protocol, SAVE Act

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast talking a bit about the new book, ‘Regime Change,’ and the smoke-filled air that has been hanging around Chicago. […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.22.26: Chicago air quality, national anthem protocol, SAVE Act

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast talking a bit about the new book, ‘Regime Change,’ and the smoke-filled air that has been hanging around Chicago. […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: You have a right to sit down during the national anthem

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the viral video that shows a person at a Cubs game slapping the fan in front of him for not standing for the national anthem, if political candidates should run for multiple offices at the same time, the candidates lining up to become […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: You have a right to sit down during the national anthem

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the viral video that shows a person at a Cubs game slapping the fan in front of him for not standing for the national anthem, if political candidates should run for multiple offices at the same time, the candidates lining up to become […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: You have a right to sit down during the national anthem

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the viral video that shows a person at a Cubs game slapping the fan in front of him for not standing for the national anthem, if political candidates should run for multiple offices at the same time, the candidates lining up to become […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 7.15.26: Ballot access rules, ICE bodycam requirements, the county succession movement

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg (on his birthday), Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack and Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by talking about government transparency regarding the health and welfare […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.15.26: Ballot access rules, ICE bodycam requirements, the county succession movement

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg (on his birthday), Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack and Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by talking about government transparency regarding the health and welfare […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Thoughts on the sexual abuse accusations against Rev. Michael Pfleger

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sexual abuse accusations against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death this past weekend, the House voting on making daylight saving time permanent, and more.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Thoughts on the sexual abuse accusations against Rev. Michael Pfleger

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sexual abuse accusations against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death this past weekend, the House voting on making daylight saving time permanent, and more.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Thoughts on the sexual abuse accusations against Rev. Michael Pfleger

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sexual abuse accusations against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death this past weekend, the House voting on making daylight saving time permanent, and more.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 7.8.26: Mayoral race, Mitch McConnell health, World Cup controversy

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast asking Steve Bertrand his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes. Next, the Rascals talk about the city […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 7.8.26: Mayoral race, Mitch McConnell health, World Cup controversy

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast asking Steve Bertrand his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes. Next, the Rascals talk about the city […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.8.26: Mayoral race, Mitch McConnell health, World Cup controversy

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast asking Steve Bertrand his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes. Next, the Rascals talk about the city […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.8.26: Mayoral race, Mitch McConnell health, World Cup controversy

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast asking Steve Bertrand his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes. Next, the Rascals talk about the city […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Can't rule out any mayoral candidate right now

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump intervening in the World Cup, a new candidate announcing a run for Chicago mayor, another scandal involving Graham Platner, and why he’s not a fan of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Can't rule out any mayoral candidate right now

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump intervening in the World Cup, a new candidate announcing a run for Chicago mayor, another scandal involving Graham Platner, and why he’s not a fan of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Can't rule out any mayoral candidate right now

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump intervening in the World Cup, a new candidate announcing a run for Chicago mayor, another scandal involving Graham Platner, and why he’s not a fan of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 7.1.26: Supreme Court decisions, Chicago mayoral election, assault weapons ban, super-speeder law

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals kick off the podcast by discussing and dissecting the Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, mail-in ballots, and presidential power. Next, the […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 7.1.26: Supreme Court decisions, Chicago mayoral election, assault weapons ban, super-speeder law

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals kick off the podcast by discussing and dissecting the Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, mail-in ballots, and presidential power. Next, the […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.1.26: Supreme Court decisions, Chicago mayoral election, assault weapons ban, super-speeder law

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals kick off the podcast by discussing and dissecting the Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, mail-in ballots, and presidential power. Next, the […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 7.1.26: Supreme Court decisions, Chicago mayoral election, assault weapons ban, super-speeder law

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals kick off the podcast by discussing and dissecting the Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, mail-in ballots, and presidential power. Next, the […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Supreme Court remains friendly to Trump

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying they will consider striking down assault weapons bans in the Chicago-area, the Supreme Court making a decision on birthright citizenship, and the 100th anniversary of the term ‘Chicagoland‘ being used in print.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Supreme Court remains friendly to Trump

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying they will consider striking down assault weapons bans in the Chicago-area, the Supreme Court making a decision on birthright citizenship, and the 100th anniversary of the term ‘Chicagoland‘ being used in print.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Supreme Court remains friendly to Trump

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court saying they will consider striking down assault weapons bans in the Chicago-area, the Supreme Court making a decision on birthright citizenship, and the 100th anniversary of the term ‘Chicagoland‘ being used in print.

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Illinois should ban surveillance pricing

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about ‘The Dutch Reach’ and what drivers can do to be more careful when exiting a car, Uber and Lyft routinely using artificial intelligence to charge customers dramatically different prices, and why he believes good friends make the best officiants at wedding ceremonies that […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Illinois should ban surveillance pricing

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about ‘The Dutch Reach’ and what drivers can do to be more careful when exiting a car, Uber and Lyft routinely using artificial intelligence to charge customers dramatically different prices, and why he believes good friends make the best officiants at wedding ceremonies that […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 6.10.26: Trump on ‘Meet the Press,' Graham Platner, Bears stadium location, ‘Broadview 6' grand jury transcript

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about two interviews that were making news this week: Scott Pelley’s interview with the New York […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 6.10.26: Trump on ‘Meet the Press,' Graham Platner, Bears stadium location, ‘Broadview 6' grand jury transcript

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about two interviews that were making news this week: Scott Pelley’s interview with the New York […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: I'm not concerned if the Bears go to Hammond

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to talk about President Trump’s contentious interview with ‘Meet the Press,’ the reaction that President Trump received from fans at the Knicks vs. Spurs game, and to share his thoughts on the Bears possible move to Indiana.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 6.3.26: Scott Pelley fired, Bears stadium saga, Mendoza running

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals kick off the podcast discussing CBS firing ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley. What is the biggest takeaway from this […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.27.26: Anti-Weaponization Fund, Texas primary runoff, Broadview Six, CTU dues hike effort

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start this week’s podcast talking about the Trump administration creating a $1.776 billion fund to pay people […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.20.26: Pritzker v. Johnson, PCA v. Sox fan, Massie v. Trump

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026


The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the feud between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor Pritzker over the Bears stadium and other issues in […]