Nick D Podcast

Before Nick starts the "For The People" November 2026 edition, he corrects an oversight from his Spooktacular Halloween episode with a request from many subscribers and listeners, and after that madness, "For The People" officially begins. First up, The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum joins Nick to discuss how junk food companies target kids, what you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment, and that many big companies are gutting your favorite brands. Then, Car Guy Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, jumps in to talk about the very weird Tesla Cybercab (it has a steering wheel!?!), the first and only Kosher sports car called The Sabra Sport. Plus, you'll find out which states buy the most pickup trucks and more. And, of course, fun rounds of #StarSpotter and #MysteryShow.

Nick first welcomes journalist Monica Eng back to the podcast. Monica chats about what she's been covering for Axios.com including: a profile of the Lincoln Park Billionaire Rat King, police settlements, and lots of stories about the upcoming election. Food is also a great topic with conversations about the latest deep dish pizza battle, Joe Donut's breakfast potatoes, Cardamom Buns at the Swedish American Museum, and how Cinnamin Toast Crunch is the key to life. And she talks about what it's like to be an Emmy winner! Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about spooky stuff for Spooky Season, including razor blades in apples, safe places to trick or treat, and a quiz about folklore, scary history, and terrifying movies. But, most significantly, they get into a very deep, very complex conversation about the fascinating existence of Halloween killer Michael Myers. You will learn so, so much...especially about Michael's real needs in life, and how he actually poses for mugshots, orders at a drive-thru, and eats. [Ep 504]