Author Archives: Cumulus Media
Former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, Assassinated
John Howell is joined by Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent, Washington. They discuss the assassination of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at age 67. Field sheds light on the life and works ...
Jul 08, 2022
Dan Lipinski: People Need a Choice Outside of the Cookie Cutter Left and Right Candidates
John Howell is joined by Dan Lipinski, former U.S. Rep for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. Lipinski comes on to discuss his recent op-ed on the need for Independents in our current political cli...
Jul 08, 2022
Highland Park Community Rally at Sunset Woods at 4 P.M.
Highland Park resident Rachel Jacoby is organizing a rally for the Highland Park victim to offer support and to build community strength after the 4th of July tragedy. Andrea Darlas finds out how High...
Jul 08, 2022
John Howell: Essential Cuts (7/7) – Ken Griffin’s Big Bet & Remembering James Caan
*Dr. Lori Ann Post of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine says that the Highland Park shooter followed an all too familiar pattern.*ProPublica’s Mick Dumke shares how Ken Gr...
Jul 07, 2022
Why Aren’t Restaurants Rushing Towards Summer Festivals?
John Howell is joined by Melody Mercado from Block Club Chicago. They discuss how Summer festivals in Chicago, such as Taste of Chicago, are struggling to convince restaurants to participate. Melody d...
Jul 07, 2022
Gas Prices Have Dropped 30 Cents This Month So Far…Where Are They Headed?
John Howell is joined by Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis for Gas Buddy. The oil and gas markets continue to be volatile, but prices at the pump continued to fall this week. John and Patric...
Jul 07, 2022
‘If you have a feeling about something… you are 100% right.’ -Detective Richard Wistocki, Cybercrime Expert
What’s the right age to get your child a cell phone? Retired detective and cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the online dangers adolescents may face o...
Jul 06, 2022
John Howell: Essential Cuts (7/5) – Sorting through the Latest in the Hyland Park Shooting
*ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett profiles the Hyland Park Shooter, pointing out several potential red-flags.*Dan Balz of the Washington Post takes a look at the GOP gubernatorial can...
Jul 05, 2022
Why Do Aldermen Struggle When Running for Higher Office?
John Howell is joined by A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune reporter covering Cook County government and City Hall. Quig has never heard of this many Aldermen trying to get out of the position all at once ...
Jul 05, 2022
In Light of Recent Events, Is Our Society Becoming More Risk Averse?
John Howell is joined by Doug Cummings, Security Expert residing in Highland Park. Cummings went straight to the scene of yesterday's 4th of July Parade shooting and talks about what he saw. The two a...
Jul 05, 2022
