The John Howell Show Podcast

*John makes his triumphant return to the hosting chair and shares how he fought back the grim reaper's scythe.

*Professor Adam Wandt of John Jay College of Criminal Justice discusses how the CPD is moving their radios to encrypted channels.

*City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin previews her upcoming events to give access to tools to help build wealth.

*AJ Perez of Front Office Sports breaks down the latest in the Brett Favre involved Mississippi welfare scandal.

*Plus, co-author of the upcoming Ramsey Lewis memoir Aaron Cohen remembers the jazz legend.

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John Howell speaks with Mike Emanuel, Fox News Anchor and regular guest on the show. They catch up on this week’s biggest stories, including the US Embassy advising Americans to leave Russia, the chance of a global recession, and the latest hectic press conference at the White House. 

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John Howell is joined by Dr. Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science & Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University. Do political debates still matter in 2022? Dr. Mixon gives her thoughts on the efficacy of debates to gain voter support, the risk of debating, and how these events can turn into spectacles. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Legendary Agriculture Broadcaster, Max Armstrong. Armstrong talks about life on the farm, projections for agriculture and livestock prices, and farming equipment advances. He also gives an update on his longtime friend and broadcast partner, Orion Samuelson.  

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Ramblin' Ray, in for Big John Howell, speaks with George Siegal, former TV weatherman down in Tampa and Director/Producer of "The Last House Standing."  Hurricane Ian is projected to hit Florida later this week.

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, is joined by Lou Canellis, Fox 32 Sports Anchor & Host of Bears GameDay Live & Bears GameNight Live. Lou recaps yesterday’s Bears win against the Texans, and he gives us his predictions for the team, Justin Fields, and the season. Da Bears! 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Meteorologist Ray Stagich about Hurricane Ian. Stagich explains what makes a hurricane and how they decide who is in the evacuation areas, where this storm is expected to hit, and also his weekend football predictions. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, is joined by Axios Chicago Reporter Justin Kaufmann. The “People Who Play by the Rules PAC” is dominating the headlines with their past three commercials stirring controversy and gaining attention. Kaufmann touches on the ethical questions surrounding this, as well as discussing what exactly the goal is for these commercials that rarely mention the GOP candidate’s names. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Jon 'Dr. J' Najarian, Co-Founder of Market Rebels, Star of Halftime Report on CNBC, and former Chicago Bears Linebacker. Ray and Dr. Najarian discuss how our economy has gotten to this point, what’s going on with the car market, and how the Bears have changed. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. They talk about recent events in Chicago and whether or not Quinn is considering throwing his hat in the ring for Mayor. 

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