The John Howell Show Podcast

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced today that she is charging the parents of the alleged MI school shooter with several counts of manslaughter. The parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, are currently considered missing persons. John Howell discusses the most current developments.

*15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez expresses his approval for The Coalition Map as the ward map debate moves toward referendum.

*Former White Sox Ron Kittle fondly remembers his time with Lamarr Hoyt and clarifies the circumstances around his 'naked Harley ride.'

*Josh Kraushaar of National Journal Daily discusses the inadvertent problem that Pete Buttigieg poses to the Democratic Party.

*Captain Dan Bracken of the Flossmoor Fired Department shares the details of the 1st Annual Lights & Ladders Bridage

*Plus, John provides another 'Special People' update.

Josh Kraushaar, Senior National Political Columnist for National Journal Daily, joins John Howell to talk about the Democrat's "Mayor Pete Problem." With the 2024 elections looming, the democratic party is trying to figure out who is next in line - and Kraushaar thinks Mayor Pete is moving quickly out of the running.

Ron Kittle joins John Howell to reminisce on his former teammate LaMarr Hoyt. Hoyt passed away at 66 following a lengthy illness.

*John congratulates Block Club Chicago's Kelly Bauer on being named "Chicago Journalist of the Year" and asks her for an update on the ward remap fight.

*Daniel Cox of the American Enterprise shares the surprising reason why crime won't be a major factor in the Midterms.

*National Opinion Writer Leonard Pitts discusses the societal reason why flash mobs are committing smash-and-grab robberies.

*Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel covers the status of BBB and the in-fighting taking place in the GOP.

*Plus, is it ok to feel sorry for George Ryan?

CNBC's Host of Mad Money Jim Cramer shared his feelings on COVID-19 this week. He brought up conscientious objectors, how the government needs to make vaccines mandatory, and why we need to go to war against COVID"

Flash mob style looting is becoming more and more of an issue in several cities. Many Chicago stores have been hit by groups of individuals storming in and grabbing as much merchandise as possible. Miami Herald Columnist Leonard Pitts dives deep into this growing issue with John Howell.

*WLS City Hall Reporter Mallory Vor Broker details the fight taking place over the city's ward map battle.

*Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia shares how the administration's reaction to the Omicron variant may have affected the markets today.

*Former News Director and WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus John Dempsey shares his expertise with the show to discuss Tiger Wood's future.

*Geoffrey Baer of WTTW previews his upcoming special "BEYOND CHICAGO FROM THE AIR."

*Plus, John and Producer Bret provide a double-dose of idiot salad about people misusing 9-1-1.

Professional Golfer Tiger Woods was in a car accident month ago. Now after several surgeries and hours of physical therapy the golfer announced he is unsure that he will ever be able to play at the level he did before the incident. WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus John Dempsey shares his thoughts with John Howell.

President Biden has touted his Build Back Better agenda for months now. Many experts are concerned with the plan due to the rising inflation costs. The Institute for Economic Freedom Distinguished Visiting Fellow Stephen Moore discusses how the bill will effect inflation.