The John Howell Show Podcast

Gerrymandering has been a major issue in America for years. State Supreme Courts are finally attempting to do something about it. Author David Daley joins John Howell to discuss. Link to his book "Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count" https://www.amazon.com/Ratf-ked-Your-Doesnt-Count-ebook/dp/B016APOCRU

*Gregory Pratt of The Chicago Tribune details Mayor Lightfoot's ultimatum regarding unvaccinated city employees.

*Dan Balz of The Washington Post tells John how Democrats are taking aim at Iowa in an attempt to change their nominating system.

*Jim Dey at the News-Gazette shares how Reps. Rodney Davis and Mary Miller have started trading jabs.

*VP of the Northwest Chicago Historical Society Daniel Pogorzelski talks about the efforts to establish a "Polish Heritage Corridor."

*Plus, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus breaks down day one of NFL free agency and discusses what led Tom Brady to unretire.

Tom Brady announced he is coming out of retirement soon! Pro Football Focus Salary Cap Analyst Brad Spielberger joins John Howell to share his thoughts.

The Democrats have focused in on Iowa in an attempt to change their current nominating system. Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins John to discuss.

The Chicago Bears have traded Khalil Mack to the Chargers. The Chargers are supposed to send a 2022 second-round draft pick and a 2023 sixth-rounder to the Bears in return for Mack.

Join your favorite Chicagoland chefs for a delicious and one of a kind evening dedicated to raising funds for World Central Kitchen's work benefiting Ukrainian refugee families in need of a nutritious meal. Organizer Darren Gest and Chef Lee Wolen join Wendy Snyder to discuss the event. More information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-chefs-cook-for-ukraine-by-lifeway-foods-tickets-291544065147?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The invasion of Ukraine began over 2 weeks ago and the situation has only gotten worse. Reports are suggesting Putin is becoming "unhinged" as the war goes on. DePaul University History Professor Tom Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder to discuss.

*Ines de La Cuetara of ABC News reports from Poland on the estimated two million people who have fled Ukraine in the past two weeks.

*Ted McClelland of Chicago Mag praises Jesse White for holding to his pledge to not run for higher office.

*IL GOP Leader Jim Durkin discusses his newly introduced bills that would force IL to divest from Russia.

*Dana Milbank of The Washington Post provides an update on the trucker convoy that has been driving around D.C.

*Plus, Salena Zito shares why Americans feel a kinship with the Ukrainian people.

IL GOP Leader Jim Durkin introduced two new bills that would ban the state treasurer from investing any money into any type of instrument tied to Russia and also will ban any type of Russian interest in our state pension fund. There is also another bill being introduced to welcome Ukrainians into the state. He joins John Howell to discuss.

Most of the time, politicians use the Secretary of State positions as a stepping stone to higher office. Retiring Secretary of State Jesse White was different. When he first ran for office he pledged to not run for higher office and he never did. Now, over 20 years later, he is retiring from the same position he began in. Chicago Mag Contributor Ted McClelland and John Howell discuss White's career.