The John Howell Show Podcast

• Drama in the House of Representatives. Fox News Correspondent Mike Emanuel joins John to talk about the latest on the debt deal.

• Mike Kellner, a Marengo man who has taken on the project of rebuilding a B-17 Bomber, talks with John about the process.

• John talks about the migrant crisis in Chicago and the pointing of fingers throughout the city.

• Plus, should people who were convicted of a crime for their part on January 6th be allowed to fundraise from prison?

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Illinois Republicans have begun choosing which candidate to back in the 2024 Presidential Race. John Howell is joined by Greg Hinz, Political Reporter and Columnist for Crain's Chicago Business, to report which candidates have already been endorsed by Illinois Republicans. 

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After an attorney was sanctioned on the basis of presenting non-existent cases generated by artificial intelligence, concerns have been raised on the usage of AI in court. John Howell welcomes Andrew Stoltmann, Chicago Attorney and Northwestern Adjunct Law Professor, to elaborate on the threat that AI has on the rule of law.

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• David Siders, Political Editor with POLITICO, joins John to talk about how the GOP lost Wisconsin.

• WTTW Chicago Tonight Reporter Amanda Vinicky, brings the Illinois legislative session roundup to WLS.

• Tyler Terens, Play-by-Play for MLS Season Pass, previews tomorrow night’s Chicago Fire FC match vs Toronto FC.

• Plus, the "Voice of the Illini" and host of The Coaches Show on WLS, Brian Barnhardt, joins the show and tells us a little bit about himself.

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John Howell welcomes Neil Steinberg, Columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times, to elaborate on how the Sun-Times coverage of City Hall progressed & if the cynicism was a natural evolution or a result of scandals.

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U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have worked out an agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling, but here are still hurdles ahead. John Howell is joined by Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent, Washington, to provide updates on whether or not the 99-page bill will pass the House of Representatives and proceed forward to the Senate.

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• ABC’s Justin Finch talks about the progress (or lack there of) in the Debt Ceiling talks ahead of the holiday weekend.

• Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, joins John to chat baseball and both North Side & South Side Hendricks.

•Lori Lindsey, Match Analyst for MLS Season Pass, previews tomorrow night’s Chicago Fire FC match vs New England.

• Plus, John speaks with a listener about his most memorable road trip and about his time serving his country.

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With The Little Mermaid hitting the silver screen this weekend, Ted Lasso, Succession & Barry are coming to an end. John Howell welcomes Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment Correspondent, to present his Memorial Day Weekend Mega Entertainment Report. 

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John Howell is joined by Greg Pratt, reporter from the Chicago Tribune who covers Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Hall. They discuss Mayor Johnson's plan to combat violence and keep the city of Chicago safe this Memorial Day Weekend, how it differs from past plans, and if residents are optimistic. 

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• Rose & Rob Bronstein, founders of Buckets Over Bullying, join John to reflect on the tragic loss of their son to bullying and how proposed legislation could save other children. 

• Andy Field from ABC News Washington discusses a new poll showing that, so far, most Americans only know who they will NOT vote for. 

• Chicago Tribune food critic Nick Kindelsperger joins the show with the best pastrami finds in the city. 

• Plus, Kevin Burke joins John in-studio to chat about Big Nose Kate Whiskey and Dottie May’s Oatmilk Cream Liqueur.

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