The John Howell Show Podcast

After a year of questions surrounding the nation's most famous laptop, John is joined by Kaivan Shroff, Legal and Political Analyst and Senior Advisor for the Institute For Education and public interest. They discuss the charges against Hunter Biden, the motivations behind them, and how whistle blowers are legally protected. 

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• Lindsay Watts from ABC reviews the Supreme Court decisions which came down so far this week and the decisions still to come. 

• Rick Telander, sports columnist for the Sun-times, explains the similarities he sees between NASCAR and American culture. 

• Salena Zito, national political reporter, shares the story of America’s oldest brewery. 

• Plus, Christopher Placek from the Daily Herald brings us the latest news about the Chicago Bears and their proposal to Arlington Heights.

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Where does Donald Trump stand in the 2024 GOP primary polls, despite the newly found Trump tape? John Howell welcomes Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics, to discuss Donald Trump, SCOTUS decisions, and the American people's perspective on ideological extremes.

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The race is just days away, and Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese joins John to discuss the NASCAR Foundation's benefit dinner ahead of the big day. Find more information on how you can help at nascarfoundation.org/chicago. 

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• ABC’s Andy Field shares the details on Biden saying that the US and NATO Allies were not involved in the recent Russian rebellion. 

• Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside shares his thoughts on the recent violence in Willowbrook and our nation. 

• Jason Nathanson reveals how Taylor Swift is singlehandedly boosting the economy of every city she travels to on her tour. 

• Plus, John discusses the assessment on the Cook County Assessor’s home and what exactly went sideways.

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The trial of Scot Peterson, school safety officer in Parkland, Florida, is now awaiting a jury's verdict. John is joined by ABC News reporter Derricke Dennis to discuss the charges, the arguments from both sides, and what it means for Peterson that the jury has not yet decided his fate. 

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A law considered by the Illinois House could grant second chances to criminals sentenced to life in prison before the age of 21. But should these people be let back on to the streets? John Howell is joined by Jeremy Gorner, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss this proposal and its implications, as well as what its critics are saying. 

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• ABC’s Lindsay Watts has the details on President Biden and VP Harris marking the one year anniversary of SCOTUS’ decision on Roe v Wade. 

• A.B. Stoddard from Real Clear Politics says that Chris Christie intends on being the X-Factor in 2024. 

• Nate Bukaty, Play-by-play announcer for MLS Season Pass, joins the show to preview this weekend’s Chicago Fire FC game versus Kansas City. 

• Plus, Andrea Darlas previews this weekend’s episode of Show & Tell.

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Chris Christie has made a splash thus far in the GOP presidential primary by calling out his competitors and what he sees as their vast differences.  John Howell welcomes A.B. Stoddard, Associate Editor and Columnist at RealClearPolitics, to discuss Christie's role in the race and how he intends to shake things up. 

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After the tragic loss of the Titan submersible, questions are being raised about who is responsible for investigating this disaster. John Howell is joined by ABC News' Andy Field to discuss the complicated process of assigning authority to lead an inquiry. 

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