The John Howell Show Podcast

The John Howell Show Podcast

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  • The PRC Has Been Attempting to Influence the Midterms

    John Howell speaks with Luke Barr, ABC News Law Enforcement Reporter in New York. There has been a Pro People’s Republic of China campaign recently, attempting to aggressively target the midterm elections and other things globally. 

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    6 min
  • What Can We Do to Prevent Corruption in Springfield?

    John Howell is joined by Madeleine Doubek, Executive Director for CHANGE Illinois. No one is addressing the underlying causes of corruption in Springfield, she says. There are structural changes Doubek believes need to be made in order to help prevent corruption from happening in the future. 

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    8 min
  • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/25) - Ranked-Choice Voting and Consequences for Kanye

    *Max Greenwood, Campaign Reporter for The Hill, discusses the GOP momentum swing that has Democrats worried ahead of the midterms. 

    *Steve Bernas, President and CEO of BBB of Chicago and Northern IL, has the latest on Halloween-related scams to look out for this season. 

    *ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson joins the show to discuss the latest consequences for Kanye West. 

    *Plus, David Siders gives us all the info on Alaska’s ranked-choice voting, and Aaron Keller tells the story of a judge who was suspended for acting like a “game show host.”

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    38 min
  • Sheriff Tom Dart on The New Initiative Designed to Deter Carjackings

    John Howell is joined by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to discuss the new tracking initiative designed to deter carjackings. The system involves giving the county permission to directly contact the car manufacturer if the car is stolen in order to locate it more easily. Sheriff Dart explains why he believes this will be an effective program and what the county can expect. 

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    8 min
  • The Fate of “The Jewels” is in Federal Hands

    John Howell is joined by Joe Cahill, Assistant Managing Editor & Columnist for Crain’s Chicago. There will be an antitrust review of the proposed “megamerger” between Jewel and Mariano’s. Cahill gives the details on the merger, what we could expect if it goes through, and the possible timeline. 

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    10 min
  • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/24) - Who’s Funding the IL Supreme Court Race Ads, and Should We Be Concerned About Ebola?
    • University of Illinois Professor Kent Redfield joins the show to discuss the money being poured into the IL Supreme Court races. 
    • Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson from the University of Illinois answers the question: should we be concerned about Ebola?
    • Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg attempts to shed some light on why Trumpers still stump for Trump.
    • Plus, Rick Telander explains how Bill Belichick shows continuity is king in the NFL, and a listener calls in to answer John’s questions about Diwali. 

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      38 min
    • According to This Study, Remote Learning Caused Children to Fall Behind

      John Howell discusses the research out of Georgetown that has shown remote learning  went on too long and is believed to have put children behind. It is being described as a “learning loss” among students who are struggling. John reviews the main points of the study in this segment. 

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      6 min
    • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/21) - CTA Frustrations Soaring and a Mysterious Buried Car
      • Ald. Scott Waguespack from the 32nd Ward joins John Howell to discuss growing frustrations with the CTA, safety, and their proposed budget. 
      • Robert Herguth from the Sun-Times discusses his investigation into a garbage hauler with alleged ties to the mob now working for O’Hare. 
      • Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment Correspondent, joins the program to talk about this weekend’s big releases. 
      • Plus, Andrea Darlas shares about the upcoming “Show and Tell” Special, and  Alex Stone has the latest on CSI digging up a car in the backyard of a $15 million mansion.

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        39 min
      • Bank the Blue: Most People Don’t Understand What Law Enforcement Must See on a Daily Basis

        John Howell is joined by Kelly Krauchun, Co-founder of Bank the Blue. Back the Blue is an organization that provides funding for and access to mental health services for Illinois law enforcement. Krauchun was inspired to found the organization in part from seeing the mental toll the job took on individuals in her life and after learning what they witness every day. For more information, visit www.banktheblue.com. 

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        6 min

      About The John Howell Show Podcast

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      John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice…