John Howell

John Howell: Essential Cuts (5/27) - TX Law Enforcement Errors & Remembering Monty

Posted: 27 May 2022 04:55 PM PDT

*ABC News Correspondent Dennis Foley reports from Texas after a contentious press conference from law enforcement officials. *Steve Lord of the Aurora Beacon-News discusses the ongoing disagreement between Richard Irvin and Pride Parade organizers. *Former congressional staffer & campaign manager Matt Robison tells John what the really important questions will be heading into the midterms. *Janice Riggs talks about Chicago's 'Walking Man' after he was left with 3rd degree burns after being attacked once again. *Plus, Ann Gunkel looks back at the impact of Monty the piping plover and Attorney Exavier Pope says that it's time to stick up for Chicago.

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Exavier Pope: “It’s laughable to think Chicago is anything but an amazing city.”

Posted: 27 May 2022 04:22 PM PDT

Exavier Pope, Principal Owner of The Pope Law Firm in Chicago, joins John Howell. Texas governor Greg Abbott called out the violence in Chicago in the wake of the Texas shooting, and Pope says it's time for us to stick up for the city. Chicago has been painted in nearly dystopian terms as a talking point, but Pope says that these ideas have little basis in reality. This, and more, on the podcast.

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The Aurora Pride Parade and Mayor Richard Irvin

Posted: 27 May 2022 03:03 PM PDT

Steve Lord, writer and reporter for the Aurora Beacon-News, joins John Howell. They discuss the reasons behind the Aurora Pride parade banning in-uniform police, and they review Mayor Richard Irvin's response to the issue. What "city action" would possibly be taken? That, and more, on the podcast.

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John Howell: Essential Cuts (5/26) - Arroyo Sentenced & The State vs. State Abortion Wars

Posted: 26 May 2022 04:57 PM PDT

*Chicago Tribune reporter Jason Meisner details how ex-state Representative Luis Arroyo was sentenced to near five years in prison. *Dennis Foley joins again from San Antonio to discuss the questions facing law enforcement for their response to Tuesday's deadly shooting in Texas. *19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea tells John about his ordinance designed to address the CPD staffing crisis. *Legal historian and law professor Mary Ziegler previews what she believes will be an interstate war over abortion. *Plus, Jason Nathanson remembers Ray Liotta and author David Hanna talks Chicago history with his new book "Broken Icarus."

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Remembering a Good Fella, Ray Liotta

Posted: 26 May 2022 04:09 PM PDT

John Howell is joined by ABC News' Jason Nathanson to discuss the passing of Ray Liotta. The actor, known best for roles in "Goodfellas" and "Field of Dreams," passed away earlier today at 67. Nathanson had the chance to chat with Liotta last year and shared clips of that interview, as well as some favorite clips from his film work.

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How Do We Fix the CPD Staff Shortages? Ald. Matt O’Shea Has an Idea

Posted: 26 May 2022 03:23 PM PDT

Alderman Matt O'Shea of the 19th Ward joins Big John Howell. Ald. O'Shea has proposed an ordinance offering an incentive program to address the CPD staffing crisis. It would provide benefits to new and veteran officers in hopes of building the CPD staff numbers. They also discuss the recent meeting between Lightfoot & Sigcho Lopez as well as the newly approved casino.

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John Howell: Essential Cuts (5/25) - Democrats' Student Loans Issue & Chicago Rioters Sentenced

Posted: 25 May 2022 04:54 PM PDT

*Legal Analyst Royal Oakes talks with John about red flag laws and which states do/do not have them. *Jeffrey Maurer shares how indiscriminately forgiving student loan debt would make the Democrats' image problem even worse. *Congresswoman Cheri Bustos discusses how Illinois and the Midwest could help with rising fuel prices. *Henry Olsen of The Washington Post informs John that Joe Biden was actually correct in his comments about Taiwan. *Plus, Mike Emanuel stops by for his weekly visit, and two 2020 Chicago rioters are headed off to arson grad school.

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How Can We Bring Down Gas Prices? One Word, Three Syllables: Eth-a-nol

Posted: 25 May 2022 03:22 PM PDT

Big John Howell is joined by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois' 17th district to talk about the future of ethanol use in Illinois. Rep. Bustos discusses E15 usage, how it is a beneficial replacement for fossil fuels, who can use it, and how Illinois can contribute.

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