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The Mincing Rascals 4.15.26: Tipped wage veto, Trump...

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2026/04/15

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. This week, the Rascals start the podcast close to home by talking about the Chicago City Council failing to override Mayor Johnson’s […]

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Former ComEd CEO released from prison

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2026/04/15

Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and criminal justice issues in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about a federal appeals court announcing that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain would be released from prison and granting them new trials.

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your...

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2026/04/15

We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals! Bob tells John that you don’t need to water the rest of the week after all the rain, and don’t attempt to mow the heavy, wet grass. Bob also […]

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Culver’s owner goes viral for calling out unruly teens

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2026/04/14

Dawndria Murray, Franchisee Owner Operator of Culver’s of Matteson, joins John Williams to talk about her now viral video that showed her making a plea to parents after kids were behaving poorly at her restaurant.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: We are out of the influenza season

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2026/04/14

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and […]

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Eric Zorn: Trump’s attack on Pope Leo alienating...

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2026/04/14

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias possibly running for Chicago mayor, his thoughts on CTU wanting a day off of school on May 1st to protest, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, and why he was rooting for Rory McIlroy to win […]

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to make...

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2026/04/14

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about how Illinois families have been rocked by rising car insurance premiums and his ‘Driving Change’ initiative that will move Illinois toward a more equitable and affordable system that would prioritizes a driver’s record behind the wheel. Secretary Giannoulias also comments on a new scam that he […]

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Explore Grand Rapids for their transformed...

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2026/04/14

John Williams talks to Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids is emerging as a top spring getaway. They highlight the city’s major riverfront transformation, a new downtown amphitheater, and the upcoming Dale Chihuly exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—all helping make the city a vibrant hub for arts, entertainment, and outdoor experiences.

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

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2026/04/14

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson!

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2026/04/13

Clay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator, joins John Williams to celebrate the birth of American Founding Father and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

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Neil Steinberg: COVID did damage to our health care...

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2026/04/13

The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the difficulty many people are having getting treated at hospitals in a timely manner.

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

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2026/04/13

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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President Trump threatens Iran as negotiations are...

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2026/04/10

Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the latest on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

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How dangerous is the return to Earth for Artemis II?

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2026/04/10

Dr. Geza Gyuk, Senior Director of Astronomy, Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about the Artemis II mission and what to expect when the astronauts return to Earth.

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Craig Bolanos: Time to look under the hood of your...

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2026/04/10

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it could be […]

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Author Tilar Mazzeo talks ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’

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2026/04/10

New York Times Best-Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo joins John Williams to discuss her novel, ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The...

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2026/04/10

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best snack to eat before bed...

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2026/04/09

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her bedtime milk and cookies recipe and to answer all your health and nutrition questions.

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Best of the Midwest: Spring fishing in Hayward Lakes

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2026/04/09

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north to beautiful Wisconsin and visit with Mindy […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

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2026/04/09

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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