Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
CPD has new warning on carjackings
Chicago police have issued an alert after a string of carjackings with similar circumstances were reported on the North and West sides this week.There have been seven incidents since Monday where poli...
Apr 27, 2023
The woman at the center of Emmet Till’s death has died
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana, a coroner’s report shows. C...
Apr 27, 2023
Don’t miss comedian Leanne Morgan at the Chicago Theater on August 26th!
Comedian Leanne Morgan joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why being a grandparent is so special, how her mother inspired her to become a comedian, and she shares where you can see her next on ...
Apr 27, 2023
Justin Kaufmann from AXIOS has the latest on the "ComEd Four" trial wrapping up. Scott Hodge, President emeritus from the Tax Foundation, asks, do the rich pay their fair share? Steve Bernas, Presiden...
Apr 25, 2023
Biden Announces Reelection Bid
After Biden’s announcement that he is standing for reelection, John Howell is joined by Jeff Greenfield. Greenfield, a 30-year Political Analyst for ABC, CNN, CBS and PBS, shares his thoughts on...
Apr 25, 2023
Uh, English Class is Like, in Session
John Howell welcomes Valerie Fridland, Linguist and Author, to discuss her new book, “Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.” Together, they explore the speech habits ...
Apr 25, 2023
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – What are the 3 hallmark signs of Parkinson’s disease?
Dr. Kevin Most of Northwestern Medicine drops by The Steve Cochran Show for his weekly roundup of medical news to help you live a happier, healthier life. This week, he talks about FDA finally approvi...
Apr 25, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (04/24) – Suburban Political Fundraising & A Chicago Park District Investigation
Andy Field from ABC News Washington has the details on the US Embassy staff evacuation in Sudan. The Daily Herald's Russell Lissau discusses suburban political fundraising and its implications.&...
Apr 24, 2023
Chris Cillizza: Presidents and the Sports they Loved
John Howell is joined by Chris Cillizza to discuss his new book, POWER PLAYERS: Sports, Politics and American Presidency. Cillizza speaks to the importance of sports and presidents throughout American...
Apr 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Both Let Go
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have both parted ways with their respective news networks. Derricke Dennis, ABC News New York, joins John Howell to discuss what went down and what’s next for these ...
Apr 24, 2023
