The John Howell Show Podcast

Alec Baldwin and the armorer on the set of "Rust" have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. ABC News Reporter Jason Nathanson talks with John Howell about the details of the shooting on the set.

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*Kara Kennedy, Staff Writer for The Spectator World, shares her thoughts on Prince Harry’s book and the global response. 

*Jordan Engerman, VP of Strategic Partnerships for Choose Chicago, previews the upcoming  Chicago Restaurant Week. 

*Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel joins to talk about this week’s biggest political stories. 

*Plus, Dr. Vara Saripalli sheds some light on why we procrastinate. 

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The DuPage County Sheriff has made a statement refusing to enforce the new firearm law. John Howell is joined by Liz Chaplin, DuPage County Board Member. Chaplin is calling for the Sheriff to retract his statement or resign.

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After five years, Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch will be leaving office by March. John Howell is joined by Renato Mariotti, Former federal prosecutor, Legal Affairs Columnist for POLITICO Magazine, & Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. They discuss Laucsh’s career and what’s in store next. 

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*John T. Bennett from Roll Call tells us how the House GOP went “full swamp” behind closed doors. 

*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone has the details on the failed GOP candidate who has been accused of hiring hitmen in New Mexico. 

*Tom Johnson from the BBB reviews a list of all of the scams we fell for in 2022.

*Plus, the numerous Chicago Mayoral candidates gave their takes over the weekend regarding the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights. 

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Will the assault weapons ban hold up in court? Are the firearms in question “dangerous and unusual” or in common use? What kinds of regulations will actually stick, if any? John Howell is joined by Assistant Law Professor Eric Ruben from Southern Methodist University.

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Mayor Lightfoot mixed it up with her challengers at a forum over the weekend. It appears that Lightfoot’s team has decided Paul Vallas is one of her biggest obstacles to re-election. All of the other candidates also had a lot to say about their competition. John Howell speaks with Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune reporter covering Mayor Lori Lightfoot and City Hall. 

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*The Daily Herald’s Chris Placek explains how the New Bears President, Kevin Warren, is well-equipped to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. 

*Jason Nathanson, ABC News Correspondent, remembers the life of Lisa Marie Presley after her passing yesterday. 

*Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg speaks to how Lightfoot’s CPS blunder still isn’t the worst attempt to gain mayoral support. 

*Plus, Tim Hygh and Steph Castelein,  two of the representatives from the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, share about the beautiful island just ahead of National Plan for Vacation Day.

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One of Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign workers was found emailing CPS teachers attempting to recruit campaign volunteers, which has been found as inappropriate. Bill Cameron spoke with the Mayor today to discuss this and other issues during her campaign.  John Howell speaks with Cameron about his thoughts on the news and his interview. You can listen on Sunday at 4 pm on WLS, or catch the podcast on wlsam .com. 

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There’s a long list of Chicago politicians recorded by wiretaps, which has never ended up well. Transcripts of Madigan wiretaps were just released this week. John Howell speaks with Dick Simpson, longtime Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Simpson says these events reveal a widespread contempt for voters. 

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