The John Howell Show Podcast

John Howell speaks with Elena Gottreich, Chicago’s Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. She says that CPD Reform is making progress since the consent decree. With several examples of new policies and actions, she speaks about how the CPD has grown and changed in a positive way. 

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*Svante Myrick of People For the American Way details how a NM judge has ruled that a county commissioner can't hold public office.

*John shares a story of an unruly airline passenger who was sentenced to four months in prison for disturbing a flight.

*The latest on immigrants being shipped up from Governor Abbott, and how far do Pritzker's power stretch in this situation?

*John Carruthers for Revolution Brewing discusses their new collaboration beer with Garrett's popcorn.

*Plus, avid golfer (and morning show host) Steve Cochran provides his thoughts on the LIV Golf Tour stopping in Chicago.

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John Howell speaks with Bamani Obadele, Community Engagement Director for Acclivus. Obadele says it was shameful for Darren Bailey to politicize the shooting in Washington Park. He also challenges Bailey to roll up his sleeves and actually get involved in neighborhoods rather than watching everything from above in the John Hancock building. 

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John Howell speaks with Anton Adkins, a Chicago resident who lives across the street from Douglass Park. They discuss the impact of Riot Fest on the neighborhood, as well as residents’ ideas for what to do about large festivals moving forward.

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*Jacob Sonenshine of Barron's discusses how inflation shocked the market yesterday, but some stocks could still benefit.

*Professor and first amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone believes that Awake Illinois has no backing for a defamation case against Rep. Casten.

*Alex Stone of ABC News provides an update on the potential rail strike and looks at the economic impact it could have.

*Bob Chiarito reports from the courthouse after the verdict was announced in the R. Kelly trial.

*Plus, Gus Noble of Chicago Scots tells John about the importance of the Stone of Destiny, as it makes the trek to King Charles' coronation.

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John Howell is joined by Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, for their weekly chat about the latest news stories. Are Republicans upset that Graham stepped all over Biden’s bad day? What does the GOP want to do about security measures? Why was James Taylor singing “Fire and Rain” yesterday at the White House event?

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John Howell is joined by Eben Novy-Williams, Sports Business Reporter for Sportico. What happens when Virginia McCaskey passes? It’s more complicated than you think: a common problem in the NFL with shares, bylaws, and family-owned teams. 

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John Howell is joined by Ally Marotti, Reporter for Crain’s Chicago covering consumer products, food, restaurants, retail, media and advertising. They discuss the McPlant, a plant-based burger that was tested in some markets and will not be put on the menu at this time. Marotti discusses why this sandwich may have been rejected and what plant-based foods are doing well. 

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*Renato Mariotti of POLITICO Magazine shares why he believes that Donald Trump's lawyers are letting him down.

*John details how violent threats have forced the cancellation of Drag Queen Bingo at the Downers Grove Library.

*Steve Bernas of the BBB warns of sports betting scams you should be aware of as the NFL/NCAA seasons kick off.

*Dr. Harlan Ullman of The Killowen Group ponders if America is heading down a dangerous path.

*Plus, Doug Bandow of the CATO Institute warns that America's continual involvement in Ukraine could backfire.

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John Howell speaks with Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson, Founder Professor in Computer Science at the University of Illinois. He joins the show to discuss his piece on how the electoral college system needs to be changed, but not just yet. Further, Dr. Jacobson says we need to repair our relationship between parties, and changing the constitution at this point would do the opposite of that. 

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