The John Howell Show Podcast

The John Howell Show Podcast

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The John Howell Show Podcast episodes

  • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/20) - Pritzker Admin Turns Consultant and The Chances Putin Goes Nuclear
    • Sean Hammond, Chicago Bears reporter for Shaw Media, joins the show to discuss the Bears and Justin Fields’ season. 
    • Chuck Neubauer, Special Contributor for the Better Government Association, has the scoop on a powerful Pritzker administration insider turned consultant. 
    • Daniel Depetris, Fellow at Defense Priorities and foreign affairs columnist, joins the program to discuss the question: will Putin go nuclear? 
    • Plus, Steve Cochran previews tomorrow’s morning show, and John tells the newsroom about his favorite awkward “Lynyrd Skynyrd” intro moment.

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      34 min
    • What Changes Could We Expect Within the SAFE-T Act?

      John Howell is joined by Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square. More meetings are set to discuss the SAFE-T Act. Bishop discusses a possible trailer bill, details on these meetings, and what we could expect to come out of them. 

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      7 min
    • The Great Huey Lewis on His New Movie, His Musical Career, and His Golf Game

      John Howell speaks with legendary musician, Huey Lewis. Lewis joins the program to discuss his new movie, “Wings Over Water,” which showcases the importance of the Prairie Pothole Region. The two then dive deep into Lewis’ musical career, including questions about the song “Small World” and the great jazz guest soloist, Stan Getz. Both Huey and John enjoyed the memories. 

      For more information on “Wings Over Water,” visit msichicago.org.

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      15 min
    • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/19) - One Word for the Debate and CTA Ghosts Passengers
      • John Howell kicks off the show by highlighting some of the standout moments from last night’s second and final debate between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey. 
      • Luca Harsh from the Commuters Take Action coalition explains why they are unhappy with the CTA’s current service. 
      • Alex Stone, ABC News Correspondent Los Angeles, has the story of two college students who went hunting and ended up fighting a grizzly bear. 
      • Plus, Mike Emanuel joins the show for his weekly recap of everything happening in Washington and beyond.

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        29 min
      • Public Appetite for New Stadiums is Not What it Used to Be - Especially Not Enough to Fund It

        John Howell is joined by Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times Staff Reporter covering casinos, sports betting and gambling regulation. Illinois voters have given a fairly resounding “no” about using their tax money to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights for the Bears. So, what are the next steps if the team would like to move and build a new home at the Arlington Racecourse? 

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        9 min
      • John Howell: Essential Cuts (10/18) - Debate Preview and the “Trump Factor” Effect on the Midterms
        • Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Political Reporter, discusses the new poll from the IL Broadcasters Association regarding the gubernatorial race. 
        • Derrick Blakley, Contributing Editor at the Center for Illinois Politics, explains how issues like abortion and the “Trump Factor” will likely affect the midterm voter turnout. 
        • Adam Gross, Executive Director of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, says civilian police oversight is off to a slow start. 
        • Also, Keith Naughton from Silent Majority Strategies previews the Pennsylvania Senate race, and John and Nick Gale talk about suburban cougar sightings.

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          41 min
        • What Can We Expect from the Second Pritzker v Bailey Debate?

          John Howell is joined by Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Reporter & Analyst, as well as Host of the ‘Behind the Curtain’ podcast. They preview tonight’s gubernatorial debate, the second between J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey. Will they have Walk-Up music? Will Darren Bailey bring any more pledges for Pritzker to sign? That, and the issues we can expect covered. 

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          8 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…