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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 political pundit Marj Halperin! Today, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the death of civil rights activist and Chicago icon Jesse Jackson. The Rascals reflect on the complicated legacy of the long-time […]

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! Today, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the death of civil rights activist and Chicago icon Jesse Jackson. The Rascals reflect on the complicated legacy of the long-time […]

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! Today, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the death of civil rights activist and Chicago icon Jesse Jackson. The Rascals reflect on the complicated legacy of the long-time […]

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! Today, the Rascals start the podcast talking about the death of civil rights activist and Chicago icon Jesse Jackson. The Rascals reflect on the complicated legacy of the long-time […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the E2 nightclub stampede, Marina City’s landmark status, Walter Jacobson’s final newscast, and more.

Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-hosts, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun and Eli Berk, battle out which is better: cheese, oil or chocolate fondue!

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks with WGN Radio producer Neal Fischer and tonight's guest producer Ashley Bihun about Neal's latest book, “The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book” exploring the trivia, secrets, and behind-the-scenes stories that make romantic movies irresistible.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier sits down with comedian George Lopez to discuss his first appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, his groundbreaking sitcom, the history of Latinos on television, and his experience hosting a late-night talk show. Lopez shares why he's happiest when he's on stage, bringing laughter to audiences everywhere. For tickets to George's […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/14/2026: Accessibility Specialist Aimee Ferrarell joins the show to highlight the benefits of going with a family-owned business like Access and warns listeners on how to spot sales tactics others use to get you to buy subpar products. To learn more about what Access Elevator can […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio and movie buff, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share some of his favorite rom-coms ahead of Valentine’s Day. This week he reviews 500 Days of Summer, One from the Heart, La La Land, and more.

WGN Radio’s John Williams and his wife, Brenda, attended Lake Geneva’s Winterfest at the end of January, and was shown around by our friend and Visit Lake Geneva President/CEO Stephanie Klett. Stephanie joined John on WGN Radio to talk all about John’s experience for our latest Best of the Midwest feature. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7973580/7973580_2026-02-12-204920.64kmono.mp3 As you listen, […]

WGN Radio’s John Williams and his wife, Brenda, attended Lake Geneva’s Winterfest at the end of January, and was shown around by our friend and Visit Lake Geneva President/CEO Stephanie Klett. Stephanie joined John on WGN Radio to talk all about John’s experience for our latest Best of the Midwest feature. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7973580/7973580_2026-02-12-204920.64kmono.mp3 As you listen, […]

WGN Radio’s John Williams and his wife, Brenda, attended Lake Geneva’s Winterfest at the end of January, and was shown around by our friend and Visit Lake Geneva President/CEO Stephanie Klett. Stephanie joined John on WGN Radio to talk all about John’s experience for our latest Best of the Midwest feature. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7973580/7973580_2026-02-12-204920.64kmono.mp3 As you listen, […]

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 recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about Chicago […]

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 recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about Chicago […]

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 recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about Chicago […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Michael Jordan’s MVP title, Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizza, and more.

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 recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about Chicago […]

Lazy Dog restaurant, Regional Operations Director Casey Salagaj joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Casey shares great things going on at Lazy Dog with dishes perfect for watching the big game, a night out with family and friends and even for that special night with someone special on Valentines Day. Listen as Casey […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila Director, Lauren Gallagher joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio, leading up to the BIG GAME. Hear as Lauren shares all the excitement coming up at Walk-On's “Sports Bistreaux” and how El Bandido Yankee will bring the Official Tequila of GameDay along with the Girls, Games and Giveaways throughout the game. Football […]

WGN Radio's Dave Plier shares his conversation with Emmy and Grammy award-winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time which he owns: The Ed Sullivan Show and The Beatles first appearance on American television. The collection includes over 10,000 performances including The Beatles, The Rolling […]

WGN Radio's Dave Plier and Jeff Rogers of Jeff Rogers Unlimited take an inside look at this year's Super Bowl commercials — breaking down the record-setting ad spend, the celebrity talent behind the spots, and the strategies brands use to capture the attention of one of television's largest audiences. With Super Bowl commercials now a […]

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the perfect time to book flights for your next vacation.

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Feb. 07, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss the five practical steps for shifting from saving to spending when in retirement. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss what makes Executive Green Carpet Cleaning different from their competitors. From their equipment, trustworthy family team, knowledge, and genuine goal to provide the best service in the Chicagoland area. Kelly also provides […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins David Hochberg to discuss the importance of commercial leases and warns tenants committing to large financial obligations to secure a pre-approval or include a business-license contigency. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you […]

WGN Radio personality Dave Plier sits down with late-night television legend Jay Leno for an engaging and deeply personal conversation you won't want to miss. Featured prominently in The Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, now on display at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Jay reflects on his journey from young stand-up comic […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Send Help and Mercy before sharing which streaming platforms on which people can watch the Oscar nominated movies this year.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about JB Pritzker donating $5 million to Juliana Stratton’s senate campaign? Is this anything? […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about JB Pritzker donating $5 million to Juliana Stratton’s senate campaign? Is this anything? […]

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 4-0 shutout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from Nationwide Arena to talk about what went sideways in the loss, the injuries that impacted the Blackhawks mid-game, and more. Later, we hear from Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, Teuvo Teravainen, and head coach […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about JB Pritzker donating $5 million to Juliana Stratton’s senate campaign? Is this anything? […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast talking about JB Pritzker donating $5 million to Juliana Stratton’s senate campaign? Is this anything? […]

On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down the Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini showdown and take a closer look at the Chicago and San Jose rebuilds as a whole. Are the two teams on a collision course to become Western Conference powerhouses once […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the polar vortex of 2019, Siskel and Ebert’s honorary street sign, the launch of Orange Crush, and more.

Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Sweet potato pie or rhubarb pie.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks at the United Center to snap a five-game winless skid. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion to talk about a dominant performance from Chicago’s third line of Jason Dickinson, Ryan Donato and Ilya Mikheyev, the Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini matchup, […]

On the latest episode of The Buildup, we get ready for San Jose to take on Chicago with news out of morning skate, and insights from Blackhawks Studio Host, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

WGN Radio's Jack Heinrich breaks down the Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center. Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show to discuss the team's five-game winless skid, whether the Blackhawks may be hitting a wall as the compressed schedule wears on, and Artyom Levshunov's healthy scratch and overall development plan. Later, […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 1-30-2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about Chicago’s recent cold snap and the cold hard facts about how it can affect your floors. For more information, visit mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Jessica Genovese, General Manager of Aloha Restoration, joins the show to talk about cold weather that results in home damage and what to expect when dealing with insurance. Jessica also discusses the restoration process, how long it takes to complete, and how to get the […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Dave Masa of Radon Reduction Systems joins the program to talk about why their business is no longer driven by new homes on the market. To learn more about Radon Reduction Systems and what they can do for you go to theradonman.com or call 630-357-9474 […]

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from PPG Paints Arena to talk about what went wrong in the second period, where the Blackhawks were outshot 23-6 and outscored 4-0. Later, we hear from Connor Murphy, Matt Grzelcyk, and head coach Jeff Blashill. Plus, […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points and breaks down the latest BAFTA Award nominations. This week's movies are: The Testament of Ann Lee and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota over the weekend. […]

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota over the weekend. […]

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, letting a 3-0 lead slip away. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from Grand Casino Arena to talk about another 0-for-5 performance on the power play and what went wrong in the loss. Later, we hear from Frank Nazar and Ryan […]

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 political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota over the weekend. […]

On the latest Blackhawks Live presented by Circa Sports Illinois, WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich break down Chicago's struggling 0-for-17 power play and the adjustments the team has made to help get it back on track.  Later in the show, Charlie and Jack discuss the new line combinations, how the Blackhawks can get […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel,  multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room., and recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand. The Rascals kick off the podcast talking about the Bears losing to the Rams in the playoffs and the controversy over the Sun-Times headline, “Good, Better, […]