The John Howell Show Podcast

Governor Pritzker was elected to office in 2020. That same year, his blind trust that manages his wealth bought stock in a medical company that ultimately benefitted from several of the governor policies. Which in turn, made himself more money. BGA Senior Investigative Reporter David Jackson breaks down the full story.

*UCLA Political Science Professor Daniel Treisman tells John that Putin probably isn't stopping after his invasion of Ukraine.

*Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times details what led to the resignation of State Senator Thomas Cullerton.

*David Andelman, Executive director of The Red Lines Project says that Putin is in need of a history lesson.

*Dr. Michael Phillips at Collin College in Texas discusses how he became the latest professor to come under attack for free speech.

*Plus, listener voicemails on Biden's speech and why Putin cannot be allowed to occupy Ukraine.

State Senator Tom Cullerton resigned this week due to the fact he is indicted in a federal embezzlement case. He is currently facing 39 counts of embezzlement and is expected to plead guilty in the case. Chicago Sun-Times Federal Courts Reporter Jon Seidel joins John Howell with the full details.

Vladimir Putin order an invasion into Ukraine this week. Critics believe he is determined to get himself into history books and leave a legacy before he leaves office. Author David A. Andelman joins John Howell to discuss the current situation in Russia.

*Mask Mayhem moved into day five in the Illinois House. Brenden Morre of Lee Enterprises brings John up to date.

*Dr. John Kenneth White at Catholic University shares the messaging that Joe Biden should use in his State of the Union.

*David Siders of POLITICO details the turmoil taking place within the Wisconsin GOP.

*Mike Emanuel stops by to discuss the new trucker convoy that is heading to D.C.

*Plus, Colby Hall of Mediaite and John try to determine who the polarized media is actually rooting for.

Americans have drawn inspiration from Canada's recent trucker convoy protests and began their own. Officials in Washington are preparing for the convoy to go to DC during President Biden's State of the Union address. Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel joins John Howell with the full story.

President Biden is set to give his State of the Union address on March 1st. Catholic University Professor of Politics Dr. John Kenneth White shares his thoughts with John Howell.

*Josh Kraushaar of National Journal Daily discusses how the situation in Ukraine could affect Biden's presidency.

*Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison tells John about is conversation with Kim Foxx and Chief Judge Evans on being too soft on crime.

*The ongoing mask debate at the Illinois Capitol took another turn as a Republican lawmaker is suing Speaker Welch.

*Kelly Weill of The Daily Beast joins to discuss her new book that explores the mentality of flat-earthers and conspiracy theorists.

*Plus, John falls down the Reddit rabbit-hole surrounding 'Twos-Day'

There were 21 people shot and 5 killed over this Presidents Day weekend. Critics are blaming Kim Foxx and her lax approach to criminals and prosecution. 17th District Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison joins The John Howell Show to weigh in.

After weeks of speculation, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed Russian forces into two Russia-backed separatist territories in Ukraine. National Journal Daily Senior National Political Columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses the move with John Howell.