The John Howell Show Podcast

John Howell speaks with Phil Cline, Former CPD Superintendent & Executive Director of the Chicago Police Memorial Fund. This week, there was a ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial in Chicago to honor all Chicago Police officers that have died in the line of duty since the 1830’s. There were 595 names read. 

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John Howell speaks with Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Political Reporter. Pat Quinn has said that he is mulling over a run for mayor - Ahern and Howell discuss what this would mean for an already crowded race. 

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John Howell is joined by Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and Chicago Journalism Hall of Famer. Together, they remember some of Chicago’s great, bygone taverns and the impact those places had on the communities they touched. 

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*Dave McKinney of WBEZ tells John how the Illinois GOP is fighting to take control of the state's Supreme Court for the first time in 58 years.

*Jason Meisner of the Chicago Tribune discusses today's closure of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and gives the latest on the R. Kelly trial.

*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone covers the continuing heat wave in California that threatens rolling blackouts.

*John breaks down how the commute of Dr. Hartley during "The Bob Newhart Show" didn't really make sense.

*Plus, U of I at Chicago professor and former 44th Alderman Dick Simpson looks back on his career after announcing his retirement.

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John Howell speaks with Dan McGrath, Crain’s Chicago contributor covering the business of sports and President of Leo High School. They discuss Ted Phillips’ exit from the Bears, the Bears’ exit from Chicago, and what happens next at Soldier Field. 

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Pete McMurray, in for John Howell, speaks with Sheriff Tom Dart. They talk about how Summer in Chicago has been in terms of violence, police presence, and legislation. They also discuss the Sheriff's presence in River North and how it’s affected activity in the area. 

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Pete McMurray, in for John Howell, speaks with Senator Dick Durbin. They speak about a number of issues affecting the country right now, including immigration, student loan forgiveness,the infrastructure bill, and how we can work together despite our political party. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with David Jackson, Senior Investigative Reporter for the Better Government Association. The BGA tracks spending and recently looked at Pritzker’s ties to different companies in the state.  

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Illinois Gubernatorial candidate, Darren Bailey. Bailey gives his thoughts on education in Illinois, campaign funding, his “hell hole” comments regarding Chicago, the state budget, and more. The two also catch up about Bailey’s farm and the crops this year. 

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Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Greg Glod, Senior Criminal Justice Policy Fellow for Americans for Prosperity. They talk about the rise in car jackings and violence across the country, as well as the changes they believe will come after the midterms. 

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