The John Howell Show Podcast

Minimum donor amounts, a divided GOP, and a crowded primary has led to a fascinating fundraising race on the right. Still, Trump's $35 million raised is less than half of what's in Biden's campaign wallet. Why is this? Andy Field from ABC News Washington joins John Howell to break down the numbers and what we might expect as the election draws nearer. 

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If you thought Chicago Fire FC games were fun, team President Dave Baldwin shares how upcoming games will exceed your expectations. He joins Andrea Darlas, in for John Howell, to share some of the promotions that will be run during the rest of the season for Chicago's soccer team. Plus, they discuss some of the new perks added for season ticket holders. 

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Emma Watson from Goddess and Grocer joins Andrea Darlas, in for John Howell. Watson shares the latest on their fundraising partnership with PAWS Chicago, one of the largest no-kill shelters in the area. Until July 11th, Goddess and Grocer is featuring special menu items and drinks, with portions of each sale going to PAWS.  

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The Chicago River is cleaner than it's been in years, and Friends of The Chicago River is showing it off with their Summer Float Party on Sunday, July 23rd. Andrea Darlas, in for John Howell, is joined by Friends of the Chicago River's Executive Director Margaret Frisbie to share more details of this unique event and how you can get involved.

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• Faith Abubey from ABC Washington discusses Biden’s comments today at the NATO Summit. 

• Chicago Attorney and Northwestern adjunct law professor Andrew Stoltmann answers John’s questions about the NU hazing scandal and the firing of Coach Fitzgerald. 

• Janelle Iaccino, also known as “The Bug Girl,” shares her tips for avoiding mosquitos during an especially bad year for the bugs in Chicagoland.

• Plus, Alex Stone has the details on what Dems say is millions of Taxpayers’ data being shared with Meta.

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Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel is back, this time with the latest on the PGA hearing in front of Congress. He joins John Howell to share why a potential merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf has people upset about security issues and more. 

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Fitz is out, but will Northwestern be able to justify ending his contract? Andrew Stoltmann, Chicago attorney and adjunct professor at Northwestern University, joins John Howell with his point of view on the legal implications of Pat Fitzgerald's firing. 

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• Kyle Cheney, Senior Legal Affairs Reporter at POLITICO, discusses Trump’s request for his classified documents trial to be delayed until after the 2024 election. 

• Tim Brown joins the show to discuss his newest book, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher.”

• Alex Stone from ABC Los Angeles warns of the extreme heat blasting huge areas across our entire country. 

• Plus, John Howell discusses more of the aftermath of Coach Fitzgerald’s firing in the Northwestern Hazing scandal.

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It's been more than a year since Russia invaded, and Ukraine has been holding on; however, it's also clear they're having trouble making swift, meaningful progress. Professor emeritus of political science from the University of Chicago Charles Lipson joins John Howell to share why now might not be the time for Ukraine to join NATO. 

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The Saudi government has a damning human rights record...so why is the PGA hellbent on merging with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf? ABC News Washington's Jay O'Brien joins John Howell to explain the latest in PGA's defense of their potential partnership in front of Congress. 

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