U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins John Williams to talk about the congressional showdown over DHS funding. Rep. Quigley also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the latest on the war in Iran.

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the latest on a US fighter jet reportedly being shot down in Iran, his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the length of the war in Iran, and Pete Hegseth firing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle tells us where the astronauts are right now, what it’s like inside the space capsule, and what they’ll need to do to land safely.

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the exercises that will help with mobility as you age, the ingredients for Dawn’s Spring Salad, and the things you can do to lower your bad cholesterol. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to talk about the Final Four basketball games, how far he thinks Illinois can go in the tourney, and what to make of the Sox and Cubs this year.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship. Why is this issue so important to President Trump? And what do the Rascals think of President Trump sitting in on the arguments? Speaking of President Trump, his effort to put his name on things continues. What do the Rascals think of naming things for politicians who are still alive? The Rascals also debate if President Trump will try to cancel or delegitimize the midterm elections. And will the Democrats rally behind a singular message? Next, the Rascals discuss the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. Is it fair to say that Gorman would still be alive if Trump was in office rather than Joe Biden? Sports is also on the mind this week as MLB has incorporated ABS (automated ball-strike system) into games. Are the Rascals on board with the new technology? Also, Eric suggests 7 things that would improve the game basketball.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates nearing 7%, what you should do if you are buying a home with defects, and that more than half of home listings are sitting unsold for 60+ days. David also answers all of your questions!

David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

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, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob reminds us to be careful about planting seeds right now.