Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
American Airlines has agreed to purchase 20 supersonic Overture planes from Boom Supersonic
Former FAA Crash Investigator David Soucie and the Steve Cochran Show talk about when the supersonic planes will be ready for commercial use, what they will be used for and how they will positively im...
Aug 23, 2022
Time to say goodbye to HBO Max and Discovery+ and hello to Warner Bros. Discovery
HBO Max has pulled 36 shows from their platform and has laid off 70 employees as a result of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The Steve Cochran Show and Primetime’s Aaron Barnhart talk about t...
Aug 23, 2022
CPS goes back to school – How many students and teachers were present?
CPS Parents did your student have a good first day of school? Chicago Tribune reporter Tracy Swartz and the Steve Cochran Show talk about CPS’ safety plan amid the Highland Park and Uvalde shoot...
Aug 23, 2022
David Paich of Toto makes his long-awaited solo debut with ‘Forgotten Toys’
Best known as co-founder of the rock outfit Toto, David Paich’s debut solo album ‘Forgotten Toys’ has finally arrived. He and the Steve Cochran Show talk about the challenges of crea...
Aug 23, 2022
Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann on his book, “Operation Pineapple Express”
John Howell speaks with Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann. They speak about his forthcoming book, "Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story of a Group of Americans Who Undertook One Las...
Aug 22, 2022
Alexandra Block on Police Reform in Chicago: “The Positive Community Interactions Quota is Likely to Backfire”
John Howell speaks with Alexandra Block, Senior Attorney for Policing and Criminal Legal System Reform at the ACLU of Illinois. They are calling for the CPD Superintendent and Mayor to make police ref...
Aug 22, 2022
Paying it forward since 2013 – Support the Weish4Ever Foundation August 26th
Dan Weishar created the Weish4Ever Foundation in honor of his brother’s last request to “pay forward” the acts of kindness that were shown to his family during his battle with cancer...
Aug 18, 2022
What Happens if the Mar-a-Lago Affidavit is Unsealed?
A magistrate judge in Florida is hearing arguments on whether or not to unseal the Mar-a-Lago affidavit. John Howell speaks with Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst, about what this w...
Aug 18, 2022
Ald. Brian Hopkins on the Playpen: “It’s Been Out of Control for Awhile”
John Howell speaks with Alderman Brian Hopkins from Chicago's Second Ward. There have been many issues on Lake Michigan's Playpen. This includes a tragic incident from last weekend where a woman had t...
Aug 18, 2022
Nisos Mediterranean Restaurant – New Greek restaurant in the heart of Chicago
During the pandemic, Jason Chan decided to quit his job to become the Director of Operations at Nisos Mediterranean Restaurant. He and the Steve Cochran Show talk about his own personal philosophy and...
Aug 18, 2022
