The Mincing Rascals, produced by WGN Plus, is a weekly news and politics discussion hosted by John Williams with journalists from WGN Radio and other Chicago outlets. Episodes run 99 in the feed, roughly every seven days, covering local and national news of the week. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range is about $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimate.
Weekly Chicago political news discussion from WGN Radio journalists
- Weekly episodes from a major Chicago radio brand with a 99-episode archive
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 411 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Local and national political coverage suits civic, financial and regional audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, news roundup, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- unknown from feed
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political and crime news such as the Cornell rape case and Broadview 6 grand jury, which is political and crime reporting rather than explicit content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wgnradio.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id998804888 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/wgnplus/themincingrascals |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
John Williams and journalists from WGN Radio other Chicago media outlets discuss news of the week on The Mincing Rascals podcast from WGN Plus
About The Mincing Rascals
The Mincing Rascals is a weekly news and politics podcast from WGN Plus, hosted by John Williams with journalists from WGN Radio and other Chicago media outlets. The feed lists 99 episodes released about every seven days, covering the week's news in Chicago and nationally, including city politics, the midterm elections and public safety.
The show is distributed through the WGN Plus feed and Apple Podcasts, where it holds a 4.5 average rating from 411 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over in the Chicago area. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
An estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at the rate of $18 to $25 per thousand suggests a host-read mid-roll range of about $90 to $630 per episode. Brands seeking Chicago regional reach, particularly in financial services and local business, should consider the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Mincing Rascals can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Mincing Rascals
How much does The Mincing Rascals charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate card and any negotiation.
What is The Mincing Rascals about?
The Mincing Rascals is a weekly news and politics discussion from WGN Plus, hosted by John Williams with WGN Radio and Chicago journalists. Each episode reviews the week's local and national news.
How do I contact The Mincing Rascals about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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