Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Democracy is a Work in Progress: Dr. Eli Merritt & “The Curse of Demagogues”
John Howell is joined by Dr. Eli Merritt, Psychiatrist and political historian at Vanderbilt University. He writes the Substack newsletter 'American Commonwealth.' Together, they discuss Dr. Merritt's...
Nov 29, 2022
Bill Cameron on Ald. Ed Burke: His Manipulation of the System was One of His Biggest Achievements
John Howell is joined by Bill Cameron, WLS City Hall Reporter Emeritus and Host of Take 1. Cameron and Howell discuss the tenure of Ed Burke and his decision to not run for a 15th term on the City Cou...
Nov 29, 2022
Almost Home Kids builds bridges from hospitals to homes
President & Executive Director of Almost Home Kids Deb Grisko joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how Almost Home Kids provides training for families with children who are technology-assist...
Nov 29, 2022
WLS Holiday Tech Gift Guide & Ideas by Editor-at-Large at CNET.com Ian Sherr on the Steve Cochran Show
Editor-at-Large at CNET.com Ian Sherr joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the next emerging trend in tech, why not all cables support the same functionality, and he shares his favorite tech ite...
Nov 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday: Provide hope and comfort for kids in hospitals with a simple card
If you’re looking for a small way to make a child’s day this Giving Tuesday, Cards for Hospitalized Kids is the perfect organization. Founder Jen Rubino joins The Steve Cochran Show to tal...
Nov 29, 2022
With flu season in full swing, Dr. Kevin Most shares his tips to beat the bug
Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, stops by The Steve Cochran Show to talk about the ongoing cold and flu season and which common remedies do and d...
Nov 29, 2022
The 40th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival is Almost Here
John Howell is joined by JR Westberg from Parkside Pub in Huntley. They are hosting their 40th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival tomorrow, November 23. The two discuss what happens at the festival, how ...
Nov 22, 2022
Ted McClelland: Power Ranking the Chicago Mayoral Candidates
John Howell is joined by Ted McClelland, Author and Contributor at Chicago Magazine. Together, they discuss the long list of Chicago Mayoral candidates: their qualifications, their strengths, and thei...
Nov 22, 2022
“Understandable Economics” with Howard Yaruss
John Howell speaks with Howard Yaruss: Economist, Professor at New York University, and Author. He joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Econo...
Nov 21, 2022
Gregory Pratt: “The Rules are Meant to Let Rich People Give Money to Politicians or Die Trying”
John Howell is joined by Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune Reporter covering Mayor Lori Lightfoot and City Hall. Lightfoot's allies are raising money outside city ethics rules; it's not illegal, but they...
Nov 21, 2022
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