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The Mincing Rascals

John Williams

Booking Overview

A weekly Chicago-focused news and political panel features John Williams alongside recurring journalists, commentators, and policy professionals who debate Illinois and local issues. Agencies could credibly pitch Chicago and Illinois policy experts, political analysts, civic leaders, and journalists with strong regional expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show relies on credible, locally relevant contributors rather than celebrity guests.

Metrics

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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Host

John Williams - Radio broadcaster and host at WGN Radio.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Chicago or Illinois journalism experience, political analysis credentials, regional policy expertise, civic leadership, or a published body of work focused on local issues.
Required Achievements:  
Regional journalism experience, Political commentary or analysis, Leadership at a Chicago or Illinois policy organization, Published books, newsletters, or other local-focused work

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

News, Political Commentary, Chicago Politics, Illinois Politics, Local Government

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Mincing Rascals
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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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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Mincing Rascals
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How do I get in touch with The Mincing Rascals?

The Mincing Rascals is hosted by John Williams. Its publicly listed email is dmarzullo@wgnradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Mincing Rascals?

The publicly listed email for The Mincing Rascals: dmarzullo@wgnradio.com.

How many listeners does The Mincing Rascals have?

Podseeker estimates The Mincing Rascals reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Mincing Rascals?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on The Mincing Rascals?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Mincing Rascals cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Political Commentary, Chicago Politics, Illinois Politics, and Local Government. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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