The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals break down the debate between JD Vance and Tim Waltz. What do the Rascals think were the major takeaways? Plus, what are the most annoying intersections in Chicago?

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about having self-discipline with your money. She also answers listeners’ questions about leaving money for children, IRAs, and more!

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.

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

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about what is not happening while interest rates go down and the latest on mortgage rates.

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.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about being let down by SpotHero. Plus, Eric talks about states splitting electoral votes and companies with great customer service.

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of September! John shares some of his favorites, too! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about pharmacy benefit managers, seniors taking baby aspirin, and primary care providers.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and Founder of the LaSalle Network, talks about Gen Z being fired from companies and the workplace culture.

Segment 2: Michael Miller, an Economics Professor at Western Washington University and a Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, discusses guaranteed minimum incomes and the immigrant labor force.

Isaac Reichman​​​​, Director of Corporate Communications for Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about hosting dozens of tour operators from the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour operators will take in the sights of the city and return home to plan international trips to Chicago.