The John Howell Show Podcast

You heard John mention it after his show at the Billy Goat...the Goat has new buns! John Howell is joined by Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune food critic, to chat about the evolution of the cheezborger and the quality of these new buns in question. 

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*Tom Schuba, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering marijuana, talks about the battle surrounding opening a dispensary in the old Rainforest Cafe building. 

*ABC News’ Alex Stone has another update regarding the murders which have turned an Idaho town upside down. 

*Brian Barnhart, play-by-play man for Illini football and men’s basketball, gives his preview of this weekend’s game versus Michigan and the rest of the season. 

*Dennis Rodkin, Residential Real Estate Reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, explains Chicago’s “Come Home Plan.”

*Plus, ABC’s Dave Packer unravels some of the mess that’s gone on at Twitter this week. 

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*John speaks with G.H. Merritt, chair of an organization aiming to form a new state out of Southern Illinois. 

*Katrina Quint, Lincoln Park Zoo’s Director of Horticulture, tells the story of the 300-year-old oak tree that is set to be removed from the zoo. 

*Ike Ejiochi, ABC News Washington, talks next steps for the Republicans after they’ve taken back the House. 

*ABC News Los Angeles’ Alex Stone has the latest details in the complicated situation in Idaho. 

*Plus, Jason Nathanson has the details on this season’s first “Christmas Controversy,” and Kim Komando gives her thoughts on the drama at Twitter.

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John Howell is joined by Alderman Anthony Napolitano from Chicago’s 41st Ward. The City Council has once again delayed the vote on the City-wide booting mandate.  He and John discuss why the Alderman believes this mandate to be a bad idea and which Alderpersons have seen donations from booting companies.

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John Howell speaks with Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, about the state of manufacturing in Illinois and an event to attend and learn more. 

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*Ameya Pawer, Senior fellow with the Economic Security Project, joins the show to discuss the collapse of FTX and its ties to Chicago. 

*Jim Nowlan, former IL Republican state legislator, shares his thoughts on how to make the IL GOP relevant again. 

*Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, joins the show to discuss the state of manufacturing in Illinois. 

*Plus, John plays a round of “Debunk the Junk” and Mike Emanuel shares his thoughts on the latest National political stories.

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John Howell is joined by ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone. At least 25 LA County Sheriff recruits were struck by a car this morning. Stone gives us updates on what we know, the condition of the recruits, and more. 

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John Howell speaks with John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago co-editor and former freelance writer for the Chicago Reader. Greenfield is facing backlash for an article he released looking deeper into allegations made about The Hideout, including having “ties cut” at the Reader. Greenfield and Howell discuss the articles in question, the Hideout story, and what this all means for journalism as a whole. 

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*Politico’s Joshua Zeitz discusses the history of non-consecutive term campaigns for the White House and what it means for Trump.

*Elizabeth Schulze from ABC News has the latest on the battle for Speaker of the House. 

*Charles Kenny, Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, says Happy Birthday to the Earth’s 8 billionth person and what this means for the global population. 

*Plus, Bruce Finkleman previews the Salt Shed’s indoor concert venue and lineup that was announced today.

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John Howell is joined by John Feehery, EFB Advocacy and writer at TheFeeheryTheory. Feehery discusses his piece on how Ron DeSantis can take down Trump in order to secure a place at the head of the GOP and on the ticket in 2024. 

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