Category Archives: John Howell (For Grouping and Targeting)
John Howell: Essential Cuts (01/09) – New Plans for Soldier Field and New Plans for the House
*David Roeder from the Sun-Times joins the show to discuss the new plan to keep the Bears at Soldier Field.*ABC News Correspondent Ike Ejiochi lays out McCarthy's plan for the House. *Chicago Tri...
Jan 09, 2023
Does the Assault Weapons Bill Have a Leg to Stand On? Time Will Tell.
The Assault Weapon Bill has hit a snag in the Illinois Senate. How viable will the bill be if it includes serial number disclosure? Opponents say that and other pieces will make the bill unconstitutio...
Jan 09, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (01/05) – The Speaker Votes Continue and The Search for Reliable Information Sources
*The one and only Kim Komando joins John to talk about the latest stories in tech, including what your Amazon Alexa is recording. *Professor Charles Lipson lends his thoughts on the vote for Spea...
Jan 05, 2023
How is Public Health Insurance Filling Up Emergency Rooms?
Bureaucracy, not billionaires, is keeping our emergency room full. The goal is to get people insured, but no one is thinking beyond that, says Dr. Marc Siegel. John Howell speaks with Dr. Marc Siegel,...
Jan 05, 2023
Rick Morrissey: Why Do We Continue Watching the NFL?
The NFL has not been a stranger to controversy over the past few years, and the Damar Hamlin incident is the latest. John Howell is joined by Rick Morrissey, Chicago Sun-Times Sports Columnist. Morris...
Jan 05, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (01/04) – The Battle for Speaker of the House and Possible Changes for the Bears
*Dan McGrath, Crain's contributor and Former Tribune Sports Editor, asks what Kevin Warren could do for the Bears if he took over for Ted Phillips. *Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, Mike ...
Jan 04, 2023
How Does Southwest Airlines Move Forward from Here?
After the Southwest Airlines issues over the holidays, they need to look to the past for solutions. John Howell speaks with Bob Reed, Former Editor of Crain's Chicago Business and Contributor to Chica...
Jan 04, 2023
What We Know About Damar Hamlin’s Current Condition
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin's condition continues to move in a "positive direction." John Howell is joined by ABC News Correspondent, Derricke Dennis, to discuss the latest developments and wher...
Jan 04, 2023
Where Has The Phone Etiquette Gone, And How Do We Bring it Back?
John Howell is joined by Mary Jane Copps, founder of The Phone Lady. Mary Jane discusses what led her to founding The Phone Lady consultant company, how she helps her clients get over "phone phobia," ...
Dec 29, 2022
John Howell: Essential Cuts (12/29) – What Would You Do for Your Dog? And The End of Cash Bail Ruled Unconstitutional
*Jon Seidel from the Sun-Times discusses the judge's ruling that the end of cash bail is unconstitutional. *The Chicago Tribune's Gregory Pratt asks if a lesser-known challenger could defeat Ligh...
Dec 29, 2022
