The John Howell Show Podcast

Rahm Emanuel served as Chicago's Mayor from 2011 to 2019. Even though he was criticized constantly through out his political career, he recently accepted a position as President Joe Biden’s new U.S. ambassador to Japan. Politico Founding Editor John F. Harris thinks politicians can learn a thing or two from Rahm. He joins John Howell to explain his thoughts.

*Professor Jeffrey McCall at DePauw University shares his concern that too many Americans fail to understand the importance of the 1st Amendment.

*One of Professor McCall's former students calls into the show and John reads some listener text messages.

*Data and Economic Reporter Andrew Van Dam takes a dive into the inflation numbers that were released this morning.

*Heather Cherone of WTTW details the tensions that still remain between the city and CTU.

*Mike Emanuel of Fox News breaks down the back-and-forth between Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell after the president's voting rights speech.

Students are back in class but tensions are still high between Mayor Lightfoot and the CTU over testing protocols. WTTW Chicago Politics Reporter Heather Cherone discusses with John Howell.

The Knight Foundation conducted a study asking 4,000 American adults across the nation about the First Amendment. The results were disappointing. DePauw University Communication Professor Jeffrey McCall and John Howell examine the numbers and discuss what this means for America.

*Chicago Sun-Times Education Reporter Nader Issa breaks down the deal that was struck between Mayor Lightfoot and the CTU.

*Joel Mathis of The Week makes the argument that politicizing more things could actually be beneficial.

*Retired WLS City Hall Reporter Bill Cameron remembers longtime Chicago newsman Richard 'Dick' Stone.

*Federal Courts reporter Jon Seidel details a piece of evidence that seems to be causing memory problems for Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.

*Plus, Representative Adam Kinzinger shares what he is attempting to accomplish before leaving office.

Drivers should prepare for higher prices at the gas pump. Canary CEO Dan Eberhart joins John Howell to discuss how high the prices may get.

Representative Adam Kinzinger joins John Howell to discuss what meaningful election reform would look like. Kinzinger also breaks down how fear has become an all too common tool for elected officials, and talks about the future of his 'Country First' movement. Check out www.country1st.com for more on what Rep. Kinzinger has planned.

*ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson takes a look at the legacy of Bob Saget after his sudden death on Sunday night.

*Ted McClelland of Chicago Mag wonders if Chicago's black political power is waning.

*Dean Olsen of The State Journal-Register claims that Rodney Davis has an advantage over Mary Miller.

*ABC 7 Sports anchor and reporter Dionne Miller tries to break down George McCaskey's clunky press conference after the Bears fired Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace.

*Plus, National Political Reporter Salena shares the highlights of her exclusive interview with Mike Pompeo on his rapid weight loss.

Bears Chairman George McCaskey announced today the team has officially fired GM Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy. ABC 7 Sports Reporter Dionne Miller joins John Howell with the details.

Actor and comedian Bob Saget was found dead in his Orlando hotel room Sunday. He was 65. ABC News Correspondent Jason Nathanson joins John Howell to remember his work and legacy.