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Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.

Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.

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

Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will come from the Knicks v. Spurs series, what he expects from the World Cup, and to share his observations on the transfer portal and NIL in college sports.

The great film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to give his review of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film, ‘Disclosure Day.’

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 take another short trip north and visit with Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Visit Edgerton! Christine tells us how accessible Edgerton is to many other areas in the Midwest, how people unwind when they visit, the terrific dining and drinking options in the Lake Koshkonong area, and the big festivals not to miss this summer! Want to win a weekend getaway to Edgerton. Visit the WGN Radio contest page for your chance!

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

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about two interviews that were making news this week: Scott Pelley’s interview with the New York Times and President Trump’s interview with Kristen Welker on ‘Meet the Press.’ What were the key takeaways from each interview? And how should the media be covering this administration? Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary in Maine and Cate believes this is a problem for the party. How about the rest of the Rascals? Next, the Rascals break down the latest drama surrounding the Bears stadium and the possibility the team moves to Indiana. Staying local, the Rascals discuss the transcripts from the controversial ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury proceedings. And finally, it’s time for the Rascals Recommendations! Oh, and we have some listener mail, too!