The John Howell Show Podcast

*Dan Mihalopolous of WBEZ discusses the new watchdog report that reveals an alleged assault by a Chicago Park District supervisor.

*Cybersecurity reporter Maggie Miller details how a Russian invasion of Ukraine could redefine cyber warfare.

*Black Caucus Chairman Ald. Richard Ervin tells John whether Sunday's closed-door meeting with the Latino could lead to a compromise in the ward map debate.

*Chris Miller of the American Enterprise Institute shares the sanctions that could actually stop Putin.

*Plus, Vinnie Iyer of TSN previews the NFL Championship games and Thom Serrafin remembers Richard ‘Dick’ Duchossois

Arlington Park Race Track Owner Dick Duchossois passed away at 100 years old. Old friend and Communicator in Chief of Serafin & Associates, Inc. Thom Serafin reminisces about his favorite memories with Dick Duchossois.

In an effort to end the ward map stalemate, the Black and Latino caucuses are meeting behind closed doors to discuss on Sunday to try and reach a compromise. Alderman Jason Ervin, Chairman of the Black Caucus shares his thoughts on the upcoming ward map meeting.

*Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times takes a look at the list of big donors backing Richard Irvin

*Zack Pearson of Bear Report shares his thoughts on the hiring of Matt Eberflus.

*Pamela Althoff at the Cannabis Business Association tells John what politicians should be focused on to help keep legal cannabis safe.

*Elizabeth Slattery of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses how Biden should learn his Truman history.

*Plus, Judy Pielach discusses chili and recovering from Covid, and John has some fun at the expense of Denmark.

Since Illinois has legalized pot, critics have been concerned with the available amount of THC in marijuana products. State Rep. Mark Batinick introduced a bill to limit the amount of THC in pot sold at dispensaries. Cannabis Business Association of Illinois Executive Director Pamela Althoff shares her thoughts with John Howell.

The Chicago Bears have chosen Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus as their new head coach. BearReport.com Writer Zack Pearson joins John Howell with the news.

*Dr. Edward Ward at Rush University Medical Center answers some commonly asked questions about dealing with extremely cold weather.

*Walter Shapiro at Roll Call explains the dangers of inbred optimism that face political candidates

*Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel stops by to discuss a potential formal response to Putin.

*Derricke Dennis of ABC News takes a look at the legal history of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer after news of his retirement broke.

*Plus, John has some questions about legal marijuana that his callers were more than happy to answer.

President Biden has had nothing but good things to say since being in office but the reality of his presidency is quite different. Roll Call Writer and Brennan Center fellow Walter Shapiro examines President Biden's first year in office, discusses why being overly optimistic can hurt a president, and what he should do going forward.

Several accusations have surfaced surrounding Chicago Public Schools undercounting COVID cases in school. Alderpeople have called for an investigation into the matter. CPS Parent Jakob Ondrey joins The John Howell Show to express his concerns.

Cancel culture has always clashed with members of the comedy community. Now they are trying to cancel Abbot and Costello. Dr. Joshua Estrin discuses why he believes this is absurd. Check out his new audio book on cancel culture here: https://shutupandlistentoyourself.com/