As I Was Saying with Big John Howell

By Big John Howell

John Howell brings you expert insights and interviews breaking down today's biggest news and events

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June 06, 2025 Buddy Rich, Chuck Berry, and the Tightest Jeans in the Business: A Conversation with Mike Arturi
In this episode of As I Was Saying, Big John Howell sits down with longtime friend and drummer Mike Arturi for a wide-ranging conversation about life on the road, playing with legends like Chuck Berry and Badfinger, and keeping The Lovin’ Spoonful alive. The two reminisce about their own band days, swap hilarious war stories from gigs gone sideways, and reflect on the enduring power of music. It’s a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look at a life lived in rhythm.
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40min
June 04, 2025 Waylon, Lujack: Birthday Surprises from Legends
John Howell opens the DAT vault to share a once-in-a-career morning from 1998, when Waylon Jennings and Larry Lujack both surprised him with birthday phone calls live on-air. Originally recorded during his time at US99, these conversations capture two legends at their candid best—and a young host caught completely off guard. It's a must-listen for fans of classic country, iconic radio, and unforgettable on-air moments.
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22min
May 27, 2025 How Many Is Too Many? Phil Cafaro Makes the Progressive Case for Reducing Immigration
Perhaps our biggest, current national political debate is…

How many immigrants should we allow into the USA annually, and who should be allowed to come? Big question…lots of opinions…Complex answers…

Phil Cafaro is a philosopher and writer. His work centers on environmental ethics, population policy and the preservation of wild nature. He's the author of How Many Is Too Many? The Progressive Argument for Reducing Immigration into the United States. (University of Chicago Press/2015)

Phil is a board member of NumbersUSA,

NumbersUSA describes itself as a “non-partisan, public policy organization that favors an environmentally sustainable and economically just America” or, more succinctly, an “immigration-reduction organization."

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27min
May 22, 2025 Colby Hall on Jake Tapper's book "Original Sin" and the State of Cable News
Colby Hall is the Founding Editor of Mediaite.com. He is also a Peabody Award-winning television producer as well as a terrific dancer and preparer of grilled meats.

BJH and Colby discuss the different reactions (and non-reactions) of various cable news networks. Also, recalling the classic film Network and how it was WAY ahead of its time...
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25min
May 20, 2025 Teeing Off on PGA Drama, LIV Tour Woes, and Golf’s Growing Coarseness with John Dempsey
John Howell reconnects with longtime friend and former WLS newsman John Dempsey to break down the 2025 PGA Championship and the rise of golf phenom Scottie Scheffler. The two discuss LIV Golf’s impact on players like Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson, the state of sports broadcasting, and the decline of decorum at professional tournaments. Along the way, they veer into memories of Chicago radio, shared rounds of golf, and whether Jim Nantz’s whispering has gone from poetic to predictable.
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31min
May 13, 2025 Breaking Down the Fantasy Behind "Liberation Day" and Trump’s Tariff Promises
John Howell breaks down Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” promise to replace income taxes with tariffs—and shows why the math just doesn’t work. Howell explains how even best-case scenarios leave the U.S. deep in deficit territory.
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14min
May 08, 2025 Chicago's Own Becomes First American Pope: Jennifer Stephens Reflects on Historic Moment and Hope for the Future
Jennifer Stephens joins John Howell to reflect on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago’s South Side. The two discuss the significance of his background, his connection to Pope Francis’s legacy, and what his papacy could mean for the Catholic Church and America’s standing in the world. Stephens shares personal stories, deep emotion, and a rare moment of optimism in a divided time.
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41min
April 22, 2025 Matt Lewis: Trump's Tariffs Could Be His 'Afghanistan Moment'
Political commentator Matt Lewis joined John Howell to break down what he sees as a turning point in Donald Trump’s post-presidency: the new wave of tariffs that Lewis believes may be the former president’s political undoing. Comparing Trump’s abrupt tariff rollout to President Biden’s infamous withdrawal from Afghanistan, Lewis argued the move was a self-inflicted economic blunder that Trump “owns” completely.
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30min
April 17, 2025 Trump’s Tariff Gambit Sends Markets Reeling and Mortgage Rates Soaring
John Howell sits down with financial expert David Hochberg to dissect the fallout from President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. Hochberg explains how the abrupt trade shift has rattled bond markets, driven up mortgage rates, and undermined confidence in the U.S. economy. Together, they explore the broader implications for American consumers, investors, and businesses navigating the chaos of "Liberation Day."
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42min
April 15, 2025 Rory’s Redemption: A Masters for the Ages
John Howell is joined by golf enthusiast and former WLS News Director John Dempsey to relive Rory McIlroy’s dramatic victory at the 2025 Masters. The two discuss McIlroy’s emotional journey, his long-awaited Grand Slam, and the tournament’s unforgettable moments. They also weigh in on the state of professional golf, the culture at Augusta, and the future of the game.
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33min

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.