The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys. Woah, a lot of news already this week! The Rascals kick things off discussing the most important story of the week: The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show! Next, the Rascals break down the Mike Madigan verdict. What were the major takeaways from the trial and today’s verdict. Also this week, President Trump pardoned disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. What do the Rascals think of the pardon? The Chicago City Council delayed voting on the $1.25 million settlement that was to be given to Dexter Reed’s family, who was shot by police in March of 2024. Also this week, the DuPage County Board voted to remove former US Rep. Henry Hyde’s name from a courthouse. Do the Rascals believe Hyde’s name should have been removed? Speaking of name changes, a reporter from the AP was banned from the White House because AP has not adopted Gulf of America. And what did the Rascals make of the video that JB Pritzker released last week announcing Lake Illinois.