The John Howell Show Podcast

John Howell speaks with Pete Stavros, Co-Head of Private Equity at KKR and Chairman of C.H.I. Overhead Doors. C.H.I. was sold for $3 billion, and some of the employees are getting a cut. A few are getting as much as $800,000. They speak about why the company thought it was important to include the employees in these profits and also about how the money was allocated.

John Howell is joined by Steven Shepard, POLITICO’s Senior Campaign and Elections Editor and Chief Polling Analyst. They review everything to watch in today’s primaries, including Pennsylvania’s tight race, all of the attack ads, and tough Democratic campaigns.

State Representative Kam Buckner announced his Mayoral campaign on last Thursday. Kam joins John Howell to discuss why he's running and his thoughts on Lightfoot's curfew.

*Former 44th Ward Alderman Dick Simpson details how Chicago has been named America's most corrupt city for the third year in a row.

*Paris Schutz of Chicago Tonight breaks down his report of leaked texts from Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin that insult Donald Trump.

*Justin Laurence recaps a contentious town hall held by Bally's that consisted of hundreds of residence opposed to the River West casino site.

*Researcher Patrick T. Brown shares the pro-family agenda that Republicans should embrace once Roe is overturned.

*Plus, David Greising of the BGA discusses their recently awarded Pulitzer Prize, and our own Steven Traficanti says goodbye to The John Howell Show.

Grocery stores across the nation are experiencing baby formula shortages and Americans are getting concerned. But how did we get to this point? ABC News Correspondent Brian Clark and John Howell take a deep dive into the issue.

For the third year in a row, Chicago has been deemed the most corrupt city in America and Illinois ranks third most corrupt among states. Former Alderman Dick Simpson joins John Howell to discuss why the city is so corrupt.

*Eric Zorn and John discuss how protestors outside the homes of Supreme Court justices aren't helping their cause.

*Michale Edwards of the Chicago Loop Alliance shares that they are doubling their number of street ambassadors to curb violence downtown.

*Greg Hinz of Crain's looks at the new poll showing that the IL GOP gubernatorial race is tighter than expected.

*Reid Wilson at The Hill discusses how state GOP lawmakers are getting ready to pounce after Roe is overturned.

*Plus, attorney Jaice Zolna talks about the city lawfully overcharging citizens for city sticker violations.

Last week, an Illinois appellate court ruled the city of Chicago has overcharged some residents on their city vehicle sticker tickets. Now, the tickets may be forgiven and wiped clean. Cherry & Associates Attorney Jacie Zolna joins John Howell with the full details.

Millions and millions of dollars have been poured into the upcoming GOP race for Governor but it still seems like anyone's race. Crain's Chicago Business Political Writer Greg Hinz joins John Howell to discuss.

*Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post tells John how the GOP is betting that voters will care more about inflation than abortion at the midterms.

*John T. Bennett of Roll Call postures that overturning Roe v. Wade is the culmination of our shifting political/cultural views.

*1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata describes his efforts to stop water shut-offs for the hard hit communities of Chicago.

*Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent stops by for his weekly visit to cover the biggest stories in Washington.

*Plus, Darel Jevens of the Sun-Times lists the big name celebrities that are being added to the board of advisors for Second City.