CNN Reporter Polo Sandoval joined John Howell with the latest revelations on the San Bernadino shooters. (Listen here) It turns out that several of Syed Farook’s neighbors told ABC News they noticed “suspicious activity” at his home but didn’t report anything for fear of being called racist. Overall though, it seems like he was a good neighbor, with some going so far as to say he was “good with kids.” Would you turn in your neighbor if you thought they were acting suspiciously?
Congressman Randy Hultgren from the 14th district in Illinois has a new column for WLS on health care. He joined John in studio to talk about the issue as well as the fallout from the Laquan McDonald shooting video, and the balance between security and freedom. (Listen here)
Steve Forbes ran for President in 1996 and 2000 as a political outsider with loads of executive experience, much like Donald Trump. He joined John to talk about his new book “Reviving America,” shared his ideas for the future of America and also had some advice for the current crop of Republican Presidential hopefuls. (Listen here)
The Pentagon is ordering the military to make all combat jobs open to women. They have until the first of the year to make it happen.
Bruce Rauner is weighing in on the release of the Laquan McDonald video. He says the video brought him to tears. He also questioned why it took the city so long to release the video and respond to it.
Anita Alvarez told reporters on Thursday there’s “no way” she would “even consider” resigning over the Laquan McDonald shooting. Meanwhile, Mayor Emanuel says the city will release the dashcam video showing the shooting of Ronald Johnson. It should be released sometime next week.
Donald Trump addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition. He said they should like him because “I’m a negotiator, just like you.”
