The John Howell Show Podcast

Democrats presented a bill this week regarding abortion rights in America. The bill was denied but was it meant to be received as more of a message to the GOP? Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Mike Emanuel joins John Howell to discuss the abortion bill, inflation numbers, and the war in Ukraine.

Polls continue to show Americans are more concerned with inflation rather than abortion. Even with Roe v. Wade being a hot topic lately. The GOP seems confident their actions will not harm them in the midterm elections. Washington Post Congressional Reporter Mike DeBonis discusses with John Howell.

*Alex Nitkin of The Daily Line breaks down the ward remap deal, and Chaundra Van Dyk of CHANGE Illinois talks about her disappointment in the final map.

*Joe Ferullo, former EVP of Programming for CBS tells John why CNN will struggle as it attempts to shift back into "real news."

*Steve Bernas of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois informs you of the scams to be aware of surrounding moving and lawn care companies.

*Professor Wilfred Reilly at Kentucky State University shares why people should debate Amy Wax rather than call for her firing.

*Plus, John asks the crew how they are enjoying the warm weather before talking about the fallout from Richard Irvin's presser.

The numbers are out and they are staggering. Polls continue to show Americans want fair and balanced news but what does that really mean? The Hill's Political Columnist Joe Ferullo believes the people just want news that agrees with their viewpoints rather than the actual facts. He joins John Howell to discuss.

Chicago Alderman have secured enough votes avoid a referendum for the new Ward maps. The new map includes 16 majority-Black wards, 14 majority-Latino wards, and 1 majority-Asian American ward. The Daily Line Editor and City Hall Reporter Alex Nitkin joins John Howell with the latest.

*Former Crain's Chicago Editor Robert Reed discusses why no one seems particularly upset that Boeing is leaving Chicago.

*David Montgomery of The Washington Post Magazine shares what hunts for Confederate bounties and Jesse James reveals about the American psyche.

*China Scholar Craig Singleton tells John why China's covid announcement has major implications for the US economy.

*CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart talks about how the reversal of Roe v. Wade made the Trump worth it.

*Plus, Steve Moore breaks down how the cancellation of student debt would simply increase the cost of college going forward.

President Biden has been floating the idea of student loan cancellation but critics are arguing it would actually drive up the cost of college even more. Freedom Works Senior Economic Contributor Stephen Moore joins John Howell to share his thoughts.

The Boeing Headquarters has been located in the Chicagoland area for 20 years. But was it a good deal in the end? Chicago Magazine Contributor Robert Reed discusses the Boeing HQ deal and their plans to move.

*Chicago Tribune Chief Political Analyst discusses Ken Griffin dumping another $25 million into Richard Irvin's campaign.

*Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times talks about Olin Kruetz attacking a co-worker, saying that Kruetz will eventually have to address it.

*Mark Konkol of Patch shares why he believes Chicago missed a big opportunity with 'Chicagwa.'

*Curtis Shaw Flagg of The Laugh Factory Chicago tells John how the comedy industry is having to worry about safety more than ever.

*Plus, Jim Miller of Hawthorne gives his picks for the Kentucky Derby, and John rails against the idea of student loan forgiveness.

John Howell is joined by Curtis Shaw Flagg, President of The Laugh Factory Chicago. They discuss the recent instances of violence at comedy shows (Chris Rock and now David Chapelle being attacked mid-show.) They discuss these changes in American humor, how cell phones and social media have changed audience dynamics, and how precautions have changed.