The John Howell Show Podcast

John Howell is joined by Charles Lipson, Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago. Professor Lipson’s latest piece describes the decline and fall of the classic newspaper. We read differently now, most notably due to the internet. 

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*ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien breaks down the Brittney Griner verdict and where things stand moving forward.

*John shares two stories regarding the 2nd Amendment that had incredibly different results.

*Jeff Greenfield of POLITICO Magazine tells John that the November midterms could bring a couple surprises.

*Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns condemns the man who has repeatedly defaced a  Pride-painted fire hydrant with Nazi symbols.

*Plus, Jaime Guerrero of the Beer & BBQ Challenge previews what will be the final installment of the massive fundraising event.

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John Howell speaks with Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst. The US State Department is concerned about violence against Americans abroad after the Zawarhi killing. Garrett speaks about the reason for these cautions and how we can be careful overseas. 

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John Howell speaks with Congressman Sean Casten from Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Congressman Casten insists that gun violence prevention bills need to be passed now. One proposal included is a gun buy-back program. They also talk about the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. 

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John Howell speaks with the Chicago Tribune’s Ray Long, investigative reporter who broke the story about Mike Madigan. He’s the author of “The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois’ Velvet Hammer.” Madigan’s racketeering trial continues to get pushed back, but his pension payments, it seems, continue to balloon. Long has the latest.

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*97th District State Rep. Mark Batinick discusses his proposed legislation to allot speed camera revenues toward police and fire pensions.

*Dan Hinkel of the Better Government Association tells John that the city's claims about its anti-violence programs are overblown.

*John looks at how both Darren Bailey and Paul Vallas are being forced to answer for some unforced political errors.

*David Siders at POLITICO shares his biggest takeaways from yesterday's primaries, including the abortion vote in Kansas.

*Plus, Mike Emanuel stops by for his weekly visit to discuss Kyrsten Sinema, DC rumors, and a little bit golf.

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John Howell is joined by Brian Costin, Deputy State Director at Americans for Prosperity. The organization would like Arlington Heights to ban subsidies for a Chicago Bears redevelopment of the race track. Taxpayers, they say, already pay enough taxes without this additional burden. 

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John Howell speaks with Leslie Recht, President of the Grant Park Advisory Council. The council and Aldermen city-wide are disappointed in the exclusion of local Aldermen in Lollapalooza and NASCAR negotiations. The alderpersons have several requests for clauses they’d like added into these deals. 

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*ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien provides an update on Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, including a surprise Republican supporter.

*John and Producer Bret parse through Deshaun Watson suspension, wondering if it was for the best that the Bears passed on the troubled QB.

*Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau shares how you can avoid ticket fraud if you're heading the Elton John concert.

*Mike Shoreman discusses how he is raising money for mental health awareness by paddleboarding across all the Great Lakes.

*Plus, world renowned civil litigator Ken McCallion previews his forthcoming book, "Saving the World One Case at a Time."

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Darren Bailey has encountered a few roadblocks recently. ULine, one of his biggest supporters in the primaries, is not happy with his campaign team. Also, some very controversial statements Bailey made have come out regarding the Holocaust and abortion.  

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