Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Public Vulgarity in Politics
Dr. Matthew Pressman, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Seton Hall University, joins the John Howell Show to talk about why we’re seeing an increase in vulgarity in politics across the nation...
Aug 25, 2022
Where Did the Covid Relief Dollars Go in the Chicago Suburbs?
John Howell speaks with Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Bipartisan Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. The Chicago suburbs had a lot of leeway on how they spent their Covid relief dolla...
Aug 23, 2022
Voters in Chicago Should Expect a Change in Precinct and Polling Place – Here’s Why
John Howell is joined by Max Bever, Director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Elections. There is a new Chicago elections map that will cut precincts significantly ahead of the November ...
Aug 23, 2022
Don’t miss your chance on August 24th to see Jim Peterik’s Guitar Madness at City Winery
Chicago award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Peterik joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about his recent Lollapalooza performance with the Ides of March, emerging artists in the business, and shares ...
Aug 23, 2022
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
