The John Howell Show Podcast

Ahead of tomorrow’s election, John Howell speaks with Max Bever, Director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Elections. They discuss how mail-in ballots are processed, contingency plans for inclement weather, and how close the race may be. 

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*Hannah Meisel from Capitol News Illinois gives us an update on this week in the ComEd Four trial. 

*Sun-times reporter Frank Main reviews the daunting public safety challenges that will be faced by Chicago’s new Mayor. 

*Royal Oakes, ABC News Legal Analyst, gives us a legal guide to the Trump indictment. 

*Plus, Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune Food Critic, goes through the James Beard 2023 nominees with ties to Chicago and the midwest. 

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This year alone, there have been 130 mass shootings in the United States. John Howell is joined by Dr. Michael Roeske, Senior Director for the Newport Healthcare Center for Research and Innovation. Dr. Roeske discusses the mental health impacts of gun violence on children and adolescents.

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A grand jury indicted Donald Trump yesterday afternoon. Would the DA pursue this case if it weren’t involving Trump? Will the case rely on evidence or evidence of a cover-up? John Howell is joined by Andrew Stoltmann, Chicago attorney and Northwestern adjunct law professor, to hear his analysis of yesterday’s Grand Jury indictment.

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It’s baseball’s opening day, and John Howell relives some of his favorite baseball and Ernie Harwell moments. 

Andy Field from ABC News has the details of the Russian arrest of a Wall Street Journal reporter. 

Block Club Chicago’s Mick Dumke explores the money going into the Chicago City Council election. 

Plus, Steve Cochran from WLS Mornings joins John to preview his upcoming shows & talk about election coverage.

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If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve seen an influx of angry and uncontrollable airline passengers. A bipartisan group is looking to create a “no fly” list for passengers who have caused problems both in the airport and in the air. Justin Finch from ABC News Washington joins John Howell with the details. 

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With the election a handful of days away, endorsements are still coming in and claims are going out. The Chicago GOP has declared they do not claim Paul Vallas as a Republican. Is this true, or a strategic move? John Howell is joined by Greg Hinz, Crain's Chicago Business columnist covering politics and government. They discuss this and analyze other aspects of the race. 

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Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, shares the biggest national political stories of the week. 

Sara Amundson, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, speaks about the Big Cat Act and Congressman Quigley’s work with the bill. 

Justin Finch, ABC News Washington, has the details on the $842B budget and competition with China. 

Plus, Veteran Journalist Rory Carroll talks about his new book, “Margaret Thatcher, The IRA, and Two Minutes that Changed History,” and ABC’s Alex Stone has the latest on the Gwyneth Paltrow trial.

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After another tragic school shooting, what can be done to make change? Ret. Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins John Howell to share his thoughts. Chief Weitzel has suggested we have a state-appointed school safety and training chief to help prevent future shootings.

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According to polls, young Chicagoans (aged 18-24) aren’t showing up to vote. Lynn Sweet, Reporter for the Chicago Sun-times, shares some of the possible reasons why. Sweet and John Howell also discuss ways politicians are trying to excite the youth into voting again.

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