John Howell speaks with Tom Weitzel, Retired Riverside Police Chief. Chief Weitzel joins the program to discuss his issues with the SAFE-T Act, what he believes it gets wrong, and how we could improve this legislation.
John Howell is joined by Chicago Inspector General, Deborah Witzburg. The city hasn’t learned lessons from huge CPD misconduct payouts. Why is that? Witzburg discusses a study showing that the city is not collecting enough information about the lawsuits and so cannot learn from their mistakes.
Sisters Cara Mentzel, Tony-award-winner Idina Menzel, and the Steve Cochran Show talk about how being vulnerable makes you more resilient and brave, what it was like writing “Loud Mouse” together as sisters, and Idina performs their book’s anthem “The Loud Mouse Song.”
Primetimer’s Aaron Barnhart joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the downfall of movie theaters, why streaming services raising their prices, and what to watch this October.
DEA Special Agent Robert Bell and the Steve Cochran Show talk about where fentanyl is coming from, what is the DEA doing to stop drug trafficking, and what the public can do to help end the drug crisis.
John Howell speaks with Robert Reed, Contributor for Chicago Magazine. They discuss Reed’s latest piece on Illinois and its many government entities. Illinois has more than any other state and most are not of use to us – in particular, our large number of townships. Reed discusses why that is and why we have not…
John Howell is joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Former legislators who voted to reject raises have no right to claw them back now, says Mendoza, and the IL Supreme Court agrees. Mendoza goes on to say why she is disappointed in the politicians attempting to make these moves and why this is a victory…
Meteorologist Ray Stagich and the Steve Cochran Show talk about the chances of a hurricane hitting North Carolina, the damages Florida is dealing with, and how this storm will affect Illinois’ weather.
You can listen to Andrea Darlas’ podcast “Show and Tell” at 5:30 pm every Sunday on WLS AM 890! She and the Steve Cochran Show talk about the new contemporary, immersive and digital art exhibition on the West Loop Future Galerie, the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s new exhibit called ‘The Holocaust in the Soviet Union. ‘,…
11-year-old Junior NFL Analyst David Clauss and the Steve Cochran Show talk about which teams impressed David last week, Chicago Bears chances of beating the Giants, and why no particular team is standing out this season.
John Howell speaks with Mike Emanuel, Fox News Anchor and regular guest on the show. They catch up on this week’s biggest stories, including the US Embassy advising Americans to leave Russia, the chance of a global recession, and the latest hectic press conference at the White House.
John Howell is joined by Dr. Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science & Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University. Do political debates still matter in 2022? Dr. Mixon gives her thoughts on the efficacy of debates to gain voter support, the risk of debating, and how these events can turn into spectacles.
Meteorologist Paul Douglas and the Steve Cochran Show talk about what technology is used in locating and keeping track of hurricanes and what Florida residents should do if they were unable to evacuate. CEO of The Florida Aquarium Roger Germann joins the Show to give a live update from Tampa, Florida.
Can’t figure out how to fix your air conditioning or need help elevating your DIY home projects? Around the House with the Steve Cochran Show can answer all of your problematic remodeling questions! This week’s expert on Around the House Rebecca Fyffe of Landmark Pest Management offers solutions to your pesky pest and rodent issues. …
GOP Candidate for State Rep. 53rd District Jack Vrett and the Steve Cochran Show talk about how his military values will help his political career, his plans to lower the tax burden, and advocates for change within Illinois DCFS.
Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Legendary Agriculture Broadcaster, Max Armstrong. Armstrong talks about life on the farm, projections for agriculture and livestock prices, and farming equipment advances. He also gives an update on his longtime friend and broadcast partner, Orion Samuelson.
President and CEO of The Florida Aquarium Roger Germann is riding out Hurricane Ian in Tampa. He and the Steve Cochran Show talk about the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane, where the Florida hurricane evacuation zones are, and how the aquarium and residents of Florida are preparing for the unexpected.
13th Floor Haunted House and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison’s Resurrection Mary, The Boogeyman and Bryan Kopp join the Steve Cochran Show to talk about what to expect at each scary spot, the characters that are going to scare you this Halloween season, and what it takes to work in a Haunted House.
Former Congressman Dan Lipinski and the Steve Cochran Show talk about getting the younger generation involved in politics, how Limpinski and Divided We Fall are working to bring Americans together, and who is primed to take Congress in November.
Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Meteorologist Ray Stagich about Hurricane Ian. Stagich explains what makes a hurricane and how they decide who is in the evacuation areas, where this storm is expected to hit, and also his weekend football predictions.
Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, is joined by Axios Chicago Reporter Justin Kaufmann. The “People Who Play by the Rules PAC” is dominating the headlines with their past three commercials stirring controversy and gaining attention. Kaufmann touches on the ethical questions surrounding this, as well as discussing what exactly the goal is for these…
Mayor Keith Pekau joins the Steve Cochran Show to share his critiques of the SAFE-T Act that will end cash bail in Illinois, how Orland Park is working with the ATF to keep residents safe, and details on his run for Congress.
The fall election season began in Pennsylvania as Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz battle for the open Senate seat. Philadelphia Enquirer political reporter Julia Terruso and the Steve Cochran Show talk about Fetterman agreeing to debate Oz amid concerns over Fetterman’s health, Pennsylvania Governor race candidates, and why the election results could…
Curator of the Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore and the Steve Cochran Show travel back in time to talk about the first televised presidential debate ever John F. Kennedy vs Richard Nixon back in 1960, the first death in the Tylenol murders in 1982, and the demolition of a Cabrini-Green high-rise in 1995.
Ramblin’ Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Jon ‘Dr. J’ Najarian, Co-Founder of Market Rebels, Star of Halftime Report on CNBC, and former Chicago Bears Linebacker. Ray and Dr. Najarian discuss how our economy has gotten to this point, what’s going on with the car market, and how stocks have changed.
