The John Howell Show Podcast

*Ben Weingarten of Real Clear Investigations does a deep dive comparison between Jan. 6th vs. the 2020 summer riots.

*Mark Konkol at Patch asks where the outrage from top Democrats is over the Chicago Teacher's Union vote?

*Zack Pearson, reporter for Bear Report discusses the rumor that Ryan Pace could be promoted after the season.

*John and Canada's own Rob Martier recap a vacation-gone-wrong that has left several Canadien social media influencers stranded.

*Plus, the Lyric Opera has been cancelled, so John presents the 'Lyric Oprah' to help fill the void

The Chicago Bears may change their head coach in the near future. Reporter for BearReport.com Zack Person discusses with John Howell.

The Chicago Bears may pick up Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. Reporter for BearsReport.com Zack Pearson discusses what this could mean for the Bears.

Real Clear Investigations updated their analysis of the BLM riots and Jan. 6th riots from last year. Real Clear Investigations Editor Ben Weingarten breaks it all down with John Howell.

One year ago today, American citizens stormed the US Capitol. Representative Sean Casten remembers that fateful day with John Howell and discusses how we can prevent it from happening again in the future.

The Illinois State Museum is looking for historic object in advance of their upcoming exhibit regarding the 100th anniversary of Route 66. They are creating an exhibit set to open in 2026 for the centennial anniversary. Illinois State Museum History Curator Erika Holst joins John Howell.

*Bill Schneider, Emeritus Professor at George Mason University shares why the country has seen a rise in 'militant ignorance.'

*Director James Flemming talks with John about The Wellesley Girl, Compass Theatre's return to stage coming to the Theater Wit.

*Chicago Tribune federal courts reporter Jason Meisner provides an update on Mike Madigan and the ComEd bribery probe.

*Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools claims that Mayor Lightfoot is unprepared to deal with another altercation with the CTU.

*Plus, Mike Emanuel stops by for his weekly hit with John, and a cable news viewer shares her fear of dumpling soup.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas takes Mayor Lightfoot and the CTU to task. He believes the CTU cares more about themselves than the students and that Lightfoot is woefully unprepared for this entire situation.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas takes Mayor Lightfoot and the CTU to task. He believes the CTU cares more about themselves than the students and that Lightfoot is woefully unprepared for this entire situation.

The GOP is calling for action against Russia over they're recent actions near the border of Ukraine. Senior fellow at the Cato Institute Doug Bandow discusses with John Howell.