John Howell is joined by Mark Cohen, Director of Retail Studies at Columbia University and Former CEO of Sears’ Canadian Unit. They discuss the rise and fall of Sears, where the chain is headed, and if this is the last Christmas for Sears.

John Howell is joined by Mark Cohen, Director of Retail Studies at Columbia University and Former CEO of Sears’ Canadian Unit. They discuss the rise and fall of Sears, where the chain is headed, and if this is the last Christmas for Sears.

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.

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.

The John Howell Show Podcast

The John Howell Show

Is this the Last Christmas for Sears?

*Olivier Knox, National Political Correspondent and Anchor of The Daily 202, explains why America and China may see a flash point in 2023.

*Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Illinois, joins the show to discuss identity theft protection and Superbowl scams. 

*Charles Lipson, Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, shares his solution to stopping politicians from taking classified documents

*Olivier Knox, National Political Correspondent and Anchor of The Daily 202, explains why America and China may see a flash point in 2023.
*Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Illinois, joins the show to discuss identity theft protection and Superbowl scams. 
*Charles Lipson, Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, shares his solution to stopping politicians from taking classified documents

John Howell: Essential Cuts (01/31) - How to Stop Politicians from Taking Classified Documents

Does bail reform cause a spike in crime? A pair of Loyola professors set out to study the national data on the matter, and their conclusions may surprise you. John Howell is joined by Dr. David Olson, Co-director of Loyola’s Center for Criminal Justice, who conducted the study alongside Don Stemen.

Does bail reform cause a spike in crime? A pair of Loyola professors set out to study the national data on the matter, and their conclusions may surprise you. John Howell is joined by Dr. David Olson, Co-director of Loyola’s Center for Criminal Justice, who conducted the study alongside Don Stemen.

Does Bail Reform Actually Cause a Spike in Crime? The Experts Say No.

*Jordana Miller, ABC News Jerusalem, reports on Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to Israel. 

*The Suntimes’ Frank Main discusses the PPP loans that were misrepresented in Chicago.

*POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin shares his thoughts on the Democrats who may step up as Biden steps down in the party. 

*Plus, we discuss the passing of Bobby Hull, and Nick Kindelsperger goes through the list of Chicagoan semifinalists for the James Beard award.

*Jordana Miller, ABC News Jerusalem, reports on Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to Israel. 
*The Suntimes’ Frank Main discusses the PPP loans that were misrepresented in Chicago.
*POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin shares his thoughts on the Democrats who may step up as Biden steps down in the party. 
*Plus, we discuss the passing of Bobby Hull, and Nick Kindelsperger goes through the list of Chicagoan semifinalists for the James Beard award.

Is this the Last Christmas for Sears?

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