The John Howell Show Podcast

*Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg looks back at the life of Tom Coffey, one of Harold Washington's trusted advisors.

*David Greising of the Better Government Association discusses why Illinois is still in need of the Shakman decree.

*Former Alderman Proco 'Joe' Moreno tells John why he's looking to make a return to Chicago's City Council.

*A.B. Stoddard of RealClearPolitics rails against the threats being made to the recently doxed FBI agents.

*Plus, ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis has a warning for Apple users, and John shares why he's never sent an emoji in his life.

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John Howell is joined by Robert Herguth, Investigative reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times and part of the Watchdogs team. Several Illinois politicians are still willing to take that sweet, sweet pharmaceutical money, even from companies implicated in the opioid crisis.

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John Howell speaks with Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune Chief Political Reporter. Darren Bailey spoke yesterday afternoon at the Illinois State Fair. In his delivered remarks, he doubled down on calling Chicago a “hell hole” and calling out it’s leaders. Pearson speaks about the implications of Bailey’s speeches, as well as his own projections for endorsements and each candidate’s success. 

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John Howell speaks with David Hochberg, VP of Lending at Homeside Financial. They discuss the current status of the housing market, as well as John's knack for buying at the worst times possible. 

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*Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune recaps a hearing where the IL GOP questioned the ISP on how it handled the Highland Park shooter.

*John tries to find the truth regarding the spat between Liz Cheney and Harriet Hageman regarding Cheney's concession speech.

*Producer Bret shares the details on the Deshaun Watson suspension settlement that was reached between the NFL and the NFLPA.

*A caller emphatically answers John's question of the day regarding a Proco 'Joe' Moreno wanting to run for City Council.

*Plus, WLS City Hall Reporter checks in after Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.

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 A magistrate judge in Florida is hearing arguments on whether or not to unseal the Mar-a-Lago affidavit. John Howell speaks with Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst, about what this would potentially mean for Trump and how the process would work. 

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John Howell speaks with Alderman Brian Hopkins from Chicago’s Second Ward. There have been many issues on Lake Michigan’s Playpen. This includes a tragic incident from last weekend where a woman had to have both legs amputated, as well as multiple deaths. The Alderman discusses what he believes needs to be done to tighten safety measures in the area. They also speak about unregulated CBD shops in the city and how they are confusing cannabis customers. 

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*Ramblin' Ray Stevens calls in to reminisce with John about a White Sox legend who let a small child down.

*ABC News Correspondent Justin Finch looks at Mike Pence's comments claiming he'd consider testifying before the Jan. 6th committee.

*Greg Peerbolte of the Old Joliet Prison tells you what you can expect to see at Blues Brothers Con this weekend.

*Kevin Schmidt of The Daily Herald has the details on Naperville's gun ordinance that bans the sale of certain high-powered rifles.

*Plus, WLS City Hall Reporter Mallory Vor Broker gives the latest from the Illinois State Fair.

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John Howell is joined by ABC News Correspondent, Alex Stone, who is in Jackson, Wyoming. Liz Cheney lost the primary last night and spoke in her concession speech about next steps. Stone talks about the reactions down in Wyoming last night to the speech and the news, as well as what we believe Cheney will do next. 

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John Howell speaks with Steve Chirico, Mayor of Naperville. Naperville just passed an ordinance to ban the sale of certain high-powered rifles and high-capacity magazines. Mayor Chirico discusses the thought that went into proposing this ban and how he believes it will impact the community. 

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