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 new book, “The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump.”

<p>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 new book, “The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump.”</p>

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

<p>John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.</p>

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