The John Howell Show Podcast

Wendy Snyder is joined by Attorney Rich Lenkov right as we received the verdict in the Smollett case. Smollett was found guilty on 5 out of 6 charges. The two discuss what happens from here, possible sentencing options, and potential additional charges.

*Chicago defense attorney Terry Ekl shares his thoughts on the Jussie Smollett Trial.

*Real Clear Politics Associate Editor and Columnist A.B. Stoddard looks into why lawmakers are leaving Congress.

*Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Economic Freedom Stephen Moore remembers Senator Bob Dole.

*Politico White House Reporter Meridith McGraw explains why one Ex-D.C. Guard says generals lied to Congress about Jan. 6th

*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone discusses the new Omicron variant.

*Fox News Chief D.C. Correspondent Mike Emanuel breaks down the floor debt ceiling deal and the $768 Billion Defense Bill.

AB Stoddard, Real Clear Politics associate editor and columnist, joins John Howell to chat about congress. Lawmakers are leaving at a high rate, and she attributes this to the strife and conflict within congress. Stoddard states that it's hard for the lawmakers to win or function, and this is taking a toll.

Terry Ekl, Chicago defense attorney, joins John Howell to discuss the latest on the Smollett trial. Smollett taking the stand was a double-edged sword that cut both ways - it would have been as bad for him to stay off the stand as it would be for him to take the stand.

*ABC News Correspondent Andy Field recaps President Biden's video call with Putin.

*Better Collective Analyst Chris Altruda explains the new proposed tax on sportsbooks.

*Chicago Defense Attorney Joe Lopez weighs in on the Jussie Smollett trial.

*Five-time Emmy-winning network television analyst and Author Jeff Green Field remembers Senator Bob Dole.

*Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, shares his thoughts on the President's call with Putin.

Joe Lopez, Chicago-based defense attorney, joins John Howell to discuss Jussie Smollett's developing trial. Lopez says he, too, would have put Smollett on the stand in a case like this with a celebrity witness, an implausible story, and a huge emotional impact.

John Howell talks two of the biggest topics today: Biden and Putin's video call about Ukraine, and a Chicago looter's prison sentence after his actions during May 2020.

Frank Main, reporter for the Chicago Sun Times, joined John Howell to discuss a recent study by the Sun Times into the cost of low-level drug arrests and the efficacy of alternative plans (such as treatment programs.) What does this look like in the city of Chicago? Main and Howell discuss.

Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., is currently camping out atop eight shipping containers on the South Side and will continue for a total of 100 days. This tent-a-thon's goal is to raise awareness surrounding the extreme violence in the area, as well as raising money to build a Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center. The center will serve as a safe space for kids and provide them with mentorship that will combat violence from the source. For more information, you can visit projecthood.org.

Jim Nowlan, former state legislator and aide to three unindicted Illinois governors, joins John Howell to talk about the future GOP ticket in Illinois He discusses how the gubernatorial and senate races intertwine and why the GOP ticket may be in trouble.