The John Howell Show Podcast

John Howell is joined by Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent. The two recap last night’s State of the Union address, Washington’s reactions, Governor Huckabee’s response, and McCarthy’s possible “hush.”

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*Dan Petrella from the Chicago Tribune has the details on a tax proposal that could aid the Bears’ move to Arlington Heights. 

*Paris Shutz, Co-anchor of “Chicago Tonight,” previews the channel 11 Mayoral forum, which he will be hosting. 

*Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois’ Manufacturer Association, discusses receiving the Railroader of the Year Award. 

*Plus, Matt Bonesteel tells us what we need to know about this year’s Superbowl.

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Alderman Matt Martin of the 47th Ward has introduced a resolution to City Council calling for a hearing to discuss ranked choice voting in Chicago. He joins the John Howell show to explain how ranked choice voting would save money and create a more democratic system.

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ABC News Correspondent in Washington D.C., Justin Finch, has been following the State of the Union story and he joins John Howell to talk about what President Biden is expected to speak on in his speech to Congress.

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*Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for the Washington Post, shares what the numbers are saying about both Biden and Trump’s popularity. 

*ABC News’ Derricke Dennis has the story of two men arrested in an extremist plot to “completely destroy” Baltimore and how it shines light on power grid attacks Nationwide. 

*Neil Steinberg from the Sun-times celebrates his career and the 75th anniversary of the newspaper. 

*Plus, Tom Weitzel, Retired Chief from the Riverside Police Department, joins the program to talk safety and anti-police rhetoric in schools.

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A JAMA study reveals that some neighborhoods in Chicago expose young men to a greater risk of violence than American troops in war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Brandon del Pozo is a Brown University researcher and former New York City policeman, and he joins John Howell to discuss the risks that young men are facing in several Chicago neighborhoods.

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Thousands of people are dead after a devastating earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday morning. Jordana Miller, ABC News Correspondent, is in Jerusalem, and she joins John Howell to talk about how the earthquake is affecting the region.

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John Howell is joined by Sir John Dempsey, WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus & Springsteen Aficionado. The two discuss The Boss and his E Street Band embarking on their first major tour in six years, plus Dempsey relives his favorite Springsteen moments.

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*Kelli Pelc, Founder of The Refilleri in Humboldt Park, joins the show to discuss the zero-waste shop and how to live more sustainably. 

*Marissa Lynn Ford, League of Chicago Theaters Executive Director, has the details on Chicago theatres celebrating Black History Month & the upcoming Chicago Theatre Week. 

*Axios reporter Victoria Knight explains why the GOP has parted ways with a historical ally: Doctors.

*Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone has the latest details on the surveillance balloon floating above the US.

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An ex-Chicago Firefighter has just been charged with storming the Capitol with a right-wing militia group. What was he charged with specifically, and why did it take so long to charge him? John Howell is joined by Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune Federal Courts Reporter, who has the details. 

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