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Historian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document.

Marc Ganis, sports business expert and President and Co-Founder of Sportscorp Ltd., joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Bears announcing they are likely moving ahead with plans to build a new stadium in Indiana. Marc tells John that he puts the blame on Mayor Johnson, Speaker Welch, and even Stacy Davis Gates.

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate passing a new bill that provides $70 billion for immigration enforcement, what we know about the status of Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ and the latest on the ’60 Minutes’ saga.

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

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins John Williams to talk about why she wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. Comptroller Mendoza tells John why she decided to get into this race, the major issues that she thinks that need to be addressed including the importance of growing the economic base of the city, how she plans to handle teen takeovers, what she would do to keep the Bears in Chicago, if she believes Chicago should be a sanctuary city, and why she wants to amend the SAFE-T Act.

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 make a short trip out to the southwest suburbs and visit with Donna Framke, Marketing Director, Village of Tinley Park, and Hannah Gacek, Community Engagement Specialist, Village of Tinley Park! Donna and Hannah tell John where Tinley Park is located, why the town is known for music, some big name artists coming through this summer, the great events they have planned coming up, and the best places to stay when you make the trip!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best simple (and healthy) snacks, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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

Historian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals kick off the podcast discussing CBS firing ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley. What is the biggest takeaway from this story? Next, are kinks beginning to show in President Trump’s armor? The Rascals break down some of the administration’s recent losses. Locally, the Obama Presidential Center is set to open later this month. The Rascals offer their initial observations of the structure (and Brandon gives his review after visiting last week). Sticking to local issues, the Rascals discuss the latest on where the Chicago Bears will eventually play their home football games. Also, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced a run for Chicago mayor. What do the Rascals make of her candidacy? And what’s the latest on the Broadview 6? Finally, it’s time for the Rascals Recommendations! What should you be watching, reading, listening to this week?