Episodes: 99
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 12.4k subscribers
Instagram: 17.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
dmarzullo@wgnradio.com
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John Williams - Radio broadcaster and host at WGN Radio.
Cate Plys - Illinois Law, Voting, Chicago Policy, Local News, And Other News Of The Week.
Steve Bertrand - Illinois Law, Voting, Chicago Policy, Local News, And Other News Of The Week.
Eric Zorn - Illinois Law, Voting, Chicago Policy, Local News, And Other News Of The Week.
Marj Halperin - National And Illinois News, Political Controversies, And Other News Of The Week.
Austin Berg - Chicago Surveillance Cameras, Crime, Lake Ontario, And Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Political Future.
The Mincing Rascals 10.7.26: Sox fever, Trump ads, Cornell rape case, Christa Pike
October 07, 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 begin the podcast with White Sox Fever! Next, the Rascals break down President Trump’s controversial comments about the war in Iran, and saying, ‘let […]
The Mincing Rascals 9.30.26: AI meeting, parking meter deal, Jack Smith hearing, midterm election
September 30, 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 Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week the podcast begins with Jon Hansen’s recap of his work at the Presidents Cup golf tournament and having the opportunity to […]
The Mincing Rascals 9.23.26: White House media ban, Pritzker weight loss, Chicago School Board election
September 23, 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 the podcast talking about some sports related boners, both old and new. Moving on to […]
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The publicly listed email for The Mincing Rascals: dmarzullo@wgnradio.com.
Podseeker estimates The Mincing Rascals reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Mincing Rascals typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chicago or Illinois journalism experience, political analysis credentials, regional policy expertise, civic leadership, or a published body of work focused on local issues. Common among recent guests: Regional journalism experience; Political commentary or analysis; Leadership at a Chicago or Illinois policy organization. Recent guests include Cate Plys, Steve Bertrand, and Eric Zorn.
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