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  • Redistricting, Reform, and the Return of Rick Pearson

    Redistricting, Reform, and the Return of Rick Pearson
    2025/08/01
    Big John Howell sits down with Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson to unpack Illinois' latest push for redistricting reform. They explore why past efforts failed, what’s different this time, and how partisan maps fuel political extremism. Plus, reflections on Mike Madigan, J.B. Pritzker, and a few thoughts on the Bears’ upcoming season.

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    36 分
  • Inflation, Interest Rates, and Intellectual Dishonesty with David Hochberg

    Inflation, Interest Rates, and Intellectual Dishonesty with David Hochberg
    2025/07/26
    Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins John Howell to break down Trump’s clash with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the dangers of politicizing interest rates, and why economic truth is getting buried under partisan talking points. Plus, tariffs, housing trends, and a tribute to Chuck Mangione.

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    28 分
  • Scotty Scheffler, Golf Greatness, and the Apple TV Series “Stick” with John Dempsey

    Scotty Scheffler, Golf Greatness, and the Apple TV Series “Stick” with John Dempsey
    2025/07/25
    John Howell and longtime radio partner John Dempsey reconnect for an old-school conversation about golf, greatness, and the curious calm of PGA star Scotty Scheffler. From Scheffler’s understated dominance to the rules controversy surrounding Shane Lowry, they dive deep into what makes a golfer—and a game—compelling. They also riff on the new Apple TV golf dramedy Stick, revisit the glory of Happy Gilmore, and plan their next round (pressed shorts required).

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    51 分
  • Colby Hall: Epstein, MAGA Media, and the Monster They Made

    Colby Hall: Epstein, MAGA Media, and the Monster They Made
    2025/07/11
    Mediaite’s Colby Hall joins John Howell to break down the unraveling of a long-running MAGA conspiracy theory: the mythical Jeffrey Epstein “client list.” With Trump allies like Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino suddenly changing their tune, Hall explains how MAGA media figures are now facing blowback from the very audience they helped radicalize. It’s a sharp look at what happens when you lose control of the monster you created.

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    17 分
  • Wayne Naus: A Trumpet, A Tour, and a Touch of the Spirit

    Wayne Naus: A Trumpet, A Tour, and a Touch of the Spirit
    2025/07/02
    Trumpeter and jazz educator Wayne Naus joins John Howell for a rare reunion after more than 40 years. They swap stories from life on the road with Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, break down legendary recordings, and reflect on the highs (and double high C’s) of big band life. From the infamous Buddy Rich “bus tapes” to Wayne’s second act at the piano, it’s a deep dive into music, memory, and the creative life.

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    34 分
  • Velvet Hammered: Ray Long on the Rise and Fall of Michael Madigan

    Velvet Hammered: Ray Long on the Rise and Fall of Michael Madigan
    2025/06/18
    Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins John Howell to discuss The House That Madigan Built and the astonishing political career of Illinois’ longest-serving Speaker. From midnight legislative miracles to federal indictments, Long offers a front-row view of Madigan’s unmatched influence—and his dramatic downfall. Plus, the wild true story of how Madigan and Gov. Jim Thompson literally stopped time to keep the White Sox in Chicago.

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    34 分
  • Golf Talk, Grit, and $4.3 Million Putts with John Dempsey

    Golf Talk, Grit, and $4.3 Million Putts with John Dempsey
    2025/06/16
    JJ Spaun shocks the field at Oakmont with a dramatic U.S. Open win, and John Howell and John Dempsey are here to break it all down. From bunker strategy and rough etiquette to Rory’s meltdown and Wyndham’s locker-kicking, it’s a lively post-tournament debrief with plenty of laughs (and one unexpected hole-in-one story).

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    26 分
  • Unsolicited Life Advice with Keith Conrad

    Unsolicited Life Advice with Keith Conrad
    2025/06/10
    Every so often, we break format on As I Was Saying—no pundits, no headlines, no breaking news—just Big John Howell dispensing the kind of no-nonsense life advice you didn’t know you needed. In this special episode, John serves real-life advice on everything from relationship turmoil involving suspicious texts and overzealous raccoons, to drunken lawn ornament theft and feline codependency,

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    29 分