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Best podcasts about Eric Zorn

Latest podcast episodes about Eric Zorn

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 6.18.25: ICE raids, ‘No Kings' protests, Terry Moran, Israel-Iran conflict, ‘snap curfew' passes

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


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 Halperin! The Rascals kick off today’s podcast talking about some Illinois politicians being denied entry to ICE facilities this week. What are these types of actions designed to accomplish? The ‘No Kings’ protests across […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 6.18.25: ICE raids, ‘No Kings' protests, Terry Moran, Israel-Iran conflict, ‘snap curfew' passes

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


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 Halperin! The Rascals kick off today’s podcast talking about some Illinois politicians being denied entry to ICE facilities this week. What are these types of actions designed to accomplish? The ‘No Kings’ protests across […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.18.25: ICE raids, ‘No Kings' protests, Terry Moran, Israel-Iran conflict, ‘snap curfew' passes

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


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 Halperin! The Rascals kick off today’s podcast talking about some Illinois politicians being denied entry to ICE facilities this week. What are these types of actions designed to accomplish? The ‘No Kings’ protests across […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.18.25: ICE raids, ‘No Kings' protests, Terry Moran, Israel-Iran conflict, ‘snap curfew' passes

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


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 Halperin! The Rascals kick off today’s podcast talking about some Illinois politicians being denied entry to ICE facilities this week. What are these types of actions designed to accomplish? The ‘No Kings’ protests across […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Surprised by Mike Madigan's hefty sentence

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sentencing of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, his thoughts on Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, why he thinks waving a flag of another country at a protest sends the wrong message, the controversy surrounding Nezza singing the […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Surprised by Mike Madigan's hefty sentence

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sentencing of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, his thoughts on Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, why he thinks waving a flag of another country at a protest sends the wrong message, the controversy surrounding Nezza singing the […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Surprised by Mike Madigan's hefty sentence

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the sentencing of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, his thoughts on Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, why he thinks waving a flag of another country at a protest sends the wrong message, the controversy surrounding Nezza singing the […]

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 […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Illinois should pass medical aid in dying bill

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration wanting to give $1000 to every newborn, his thoughts on Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and if he prefers TV episodes all being dropped at one time as opposed to being released week-to-week.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Illinois should pass medical aid in dying bill

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration wanting to give $1000 to every newborn, his thoughts on Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and if he prefers TV episodes all being dropped at one time as opposed to being released week-to-week.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Illinois should pass medical aid in dying bill

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Trump administration wanting to give $1000 to every newborn, his thoughts on Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and if he prefers TV episodes all being dropped at one time as opposed to being released week-to-week.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 6.4.25: Mail-in voting law, medical aid in dying, gender identity debate

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! It’s a small, but mighty crew! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the Supreme Court saying it would hear whether Republicans can challenge Illinois' law that allows mail-in election ballots to be […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 6.4.25: Mail-in voting law, medical aid in dying, gender identity debate

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! It’s a small, but mighty crew! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the Supreme Court saying it would hear whether Republicans can challenge Illinois' law that allows mail-in election ballots to be […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.4.25: Mail-in voting law, medical aid in dying, gender identity debate

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! It’s a small, but mighty crew! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the Supreme Court saying it would hear whether Republicans can challenge Illinois' law that allows mail-in election ballots to be […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 6.4.25: Mail-in voting law, medical aid in dying, gender identity debate

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! It’s a small, but mighty crew! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the Supreme Court saying it would hear whether Republicans can challenge Illinois' law that allows mail-in election ballots to be […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: New soccer stadium would be a win for the city

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Illinois General Assembly not taking up mass transit funding in the legislative session, and the plan for the Chicago Fire to build a new stadium in South Loop.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: New soccer stadium would be a win for the city

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Illinois General Assembly not taking up mass transit funding in the legislative session, and the plan for the Chicago Fire to build a new stadium in South Loop.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: New soccer stadium would be a win for the city

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the Illinois General Assembly not taking up mass transit funding in the legislative session, and the plan for the Chicago Fire to build a new stadium in South Loop.

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.28.25: Chicago crime down, POTUS pardons, Harvard vs. Trump

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 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, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayor Johnson’s policies working? The […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 5.28.25: Chicago crime down, POTUS pardons, Harvard vs. Trump

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 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, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayor Johnson’s policies working? The […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.28.25: Chicago crime down, POTUS pardons, Harvard vs. Trump

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 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, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayor Johnson’s policies working? The […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.28.25: Chicago crime down, POTUS pardons, Harvard vs. Trump

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 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, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about violence being down over Memorial Day weekend and crime in general being down in Chicago. Are Mayor Johnson’s policies working? The […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: ‘Ominous' that Trump is picking on Harvard

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how YouTube is replacing owner’s manuals, the news about Caitlin Clark’s injury will keep her from playing the Sky early next month, Chicago’s drop in crime since Brandon Johnson took office, and why President Trump continues to go after Harvard University.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: ‘Ominous' that Trump is picking on Harvard

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how YouTube is replacing owner’s manuals, the news about Caitlin Clark’s injury will keep her from playing the Sky early next month, Chicago’s drop in crime since Brandon Johnson took office, and why President Trump continues to go after Harvard University.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: ‘Ominous' that Trump is picking on Harvard

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how YouTube is replacing owner’s manuals, the news about Caitlin Clark’s injury will keep her from playing the Sky early next month, Chicago’s drop in crime since Brandon Johnson took office, and why President Trump continues to go after Harvard University.

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 […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.14.25: Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden's decline

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about their favorite story, meme, etc. about Pope Leo XIV. Are we pope’d out yet? As usual, plenty of news about the Trump administration this […]

John Williams
The Mincing Rascals 5.14.25: Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden's decline

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about their favorite story, meme, etc. about Pope Leo XIV. Are we pope’d out yet? As usual, plenty of news about the Trump administration this […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.14.25: Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden's decline

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about their favorite story, meme, etc. about Pope Leo XIV. Are we pope’d out yet? As usual, plenty of news about the Trump administration this […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.14.25: Pope Leo XIV, Qatari jet, Biden's decline

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week, the Rascals start the podcast talking about their favorite story, meme, etc. about Pope Leo XIV. Are we pope’d out yet? As usual, plenty of news about the Trump administration this […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Gift of Qatari plane has a bad odor to it

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump's plan to take a jet from Qatar, Mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to say he did not fire Dr. Allison Arwady, his thoughts on the effectiveness of acupuncture, and the debate over dandelions.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn: Gift of Qatari plane has a bad odor to it

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump's plan to take a jet from Qatar, Mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to say he did not fire Dr. Allison Arwady, his thoughts on the effectiveness of acupuncture, and the debate over dandelions.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn: Gift of Qatari plane has a bad odor to it

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump's plan to take a jet from Qatar, Mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to say he did not fire Dr. Allison Arwady, his thoughts on the effectiveness of acupuncture, and the debate over dandelions.

The Gist
Not Even Mad: Eric Zorn and Austin Berg

The Gist

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 64:27


Austin Berg and Eric Zorn are Not Even Mad as we discuss mayoral overcrowding and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the supposed new MAGA slayer. Plus: a few thoughts on our new American spiritual leader—not the pope, but the Surgeon General. Produced by Corey WaraEmail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 5.7.25: Senate race, George Ryan legacy, Alcatraz, movie tariffs

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 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, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.7.25: Senate race, George Ryan legacy, Alcatraz, movie tariffs

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 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, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 5.7.25: Senate race, George Ryan legacy, Alcatraz, movie tariffs

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 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, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Eric Zorn breaks down the race to replace Senator Durbin

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a candidate […]

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Eric Zorn breaks down the race to replace Senator Durbin

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a candidate […]

The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals 4.30.25: Durbin's successor, Trump 100 days, Amazon tariffs, plastic ban

The Mincing Rascals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 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 (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
The Mincing Rascals 4.30.25: Durbin's successor, Trump 100 days, Amazon tariffs, plastic ban

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 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 (sign up for his new Substack!), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, […]

John Williams
Eric Zorn: Will Blagojevich run for Durbin's senate seat?

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.

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 […]

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. […]