Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk to Lynn Sweet from the Chicago Sun-Times about the love shown for the Clintons at the Convention and the absence of protestors due to Obama's anti-war stance. Then they talk about the FBI investigation keeping Governor Blagojevich away from the Convention, and how the state Democrats are feuding with each other just as the Republicans did before.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto disagree about the effectiveness of John McCain's latest ads, and say that McCain's campaign has become more savvy. Then they talk to State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias about Governor Blagojevich's absence at the Convention, Obama's chances of winning, and the drama of public sector life. And they talk to Jennifer Keiper from Fox News about how the Democratic Convention's theme of unity is working out, then offer a Moment of Savage Serenity.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk to Jay Marvin, former Chicago radio guy, about what he thinks of Barack Obama, who he met often way before he wanted to be President. Then they talk about the scary Secret Service and take suggested questions for the protesters.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about their first day in Denver, where the Secret Service are polite and the protesters are few, and take recommendations on good restaurants. Then they talk about the Clintons' dominance at the Convention and bad car rentals.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if the police should be using their resources to crack down on wayward bicyclists. Then they talk about Matthew Syed's description of sex in the Olympic city, and try to guess what the closing ceremonies are. And they say that finally the IOC is investigating the age of the young Chinese gymnasts, and express fears about the Democratic convention.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask when "rich" became a dirty word, because people are obsessed with how many houses John McCain has, and ask if his ads are better than Obama's. Then they wonder if Cook County forest preserve will be able to find volunteers for their Trail Watch program, and ask if it's a good plan. And they report that Japonais is the latest restaurant to be overrun by bugs.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto report the unsurprising news that Emil Jones wants his son to replace him on the ballot, and say such nepotism won't go away from our local government, and think the system will never change. Then they ask for suggestions on what to ask the protestors at the Democratic convention, and wonder when protests are going to start against Hallmark because they've created same-sex wedding cards.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about John's pampered life and how he's going to mingle the commoners on the streets of Denver. Then they say that Lily Tomlin should be get in trouble for cutting down her neighbor's trees, and explain why a guy from Texas was stupid for giving a stranger money for a charity.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that Governor Blagojevich is trying to get approval points by saying that parents can keep their kids on their health care through their 20's, then say that you can't live on cash, even though Drew Peterson says his wife is. And they talk about John's offended neighbors, and read a rude obituary.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that the Chicago Urban League doesn't have a case for suing the state over unequally funded school districts because it's not a racial civil rights issue. Then they wonder if Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran's stay in jail will really help him prevent further problems there, or if it's just a publicity stunt. Then they share a Moment of Savage Serenity, compare Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps' wealth and talents, and inform John Kass that most listeners choose to fight bats instead of him in the John and Cisco Fight Club.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that Barack Obama is hypocritical because he preaches income redistribution but doesn't help his poverty-striken half-brother in Kenya. Then they talk to Meg Anselmo about the bats that hovered above her swimming pool in Oak Lawn, then talk about John Kass threatening Ray Quintanilla at the Chicago Tribune over racist allegations, which leads to another edition of the John and Cisco Fight Club: would you want to face an angry John Kass or a swarm of bats?

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that maybe it's true that you can do what you love and the money will follow, because it's worked out really well for Tom Skilling and Michael Flatley. Then they recount Cisco's fight with a store clerk, ask for skin help, and discuss volleyball unfairness. And they report sightings of street-swimming alligators in Florida.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto wonder why minorities experience more corporal punishment in schools, then explain how a dog abuser in Aurora has ruined further opportunities to laugh at the movie "Vacation". Then they say that John McCain's support has increased, try to guess who will be his VP, and assess his values. And they share a story of a propped-up body at a wake and other Puerto Rican oddities.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk to Jeff Birnbaum from Fox News about the unending drama surrounding Barack Obama's VP choice, and congratulate Henry Winkler for being immortalized in a statue in Milwaukee. Then they talk about how John plays the Kid Card to avoid socializing, and how he's not a convention team player.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if the drinking age should be lowered to 18 to prevent binge drinking on college campuses. Then they talk to attorney Roy Den Hollander about why he's suing Columbia University over their women's study program, and if it's just a publicity stunt or if it's a serious complaint about equal rights. And they wonder how rich Michael Phelps is going to become from all his endorsements.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about off-topic callers, then say that the current Congress has passed the fewest laws in 20 years, but has had time for baseball and watermelons. Then they reminisce about the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago and talk about their upcoming trip to the Democratic convention. And they try to figure out the logistics of the Wisconsin lottery.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if doctors should be allowed to refuse fertility treatment to homosexual parents over religious beliefs. Then they report that a man set off a bomb detector for posessing bacon, and add a medical miracle: a baby born dead was found alive in a freezer. And they finish with the demise of wandering buffalo that blocked traffic in Chicago.

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Big John and Cisco talk to Superintendent David Thweatt about why he's letting teachers carry guns in Harrold Texas schools, then wonder if NPR is showing media bias because they're making a big deal that Cindy McCain's half-siblings are upset about her being an only child. Then they offer a Moment of Savage Serenity, and reveal which seafood restaurant was guilty of producing a very long tapeworm..

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that a cop shouldn't have gotten in trouble for giving a guy a hard time for going 100 mph to take care of his dog. Then they talk to Congressman Peter Roskam about John McCain's superior performance at the Saddleback forum, and how there's more excitement now about his campaign. And they report the latest conspiracy involving Michael Phelps' latest win at the Olympics and why his dad isn't around.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto report the earth-shattering news that John McCain and Barack Obama will announce their running mates, say happy birthday to Bill Clinton, and explain how political persuasion is revealed through how people tip and bar behavior. Then they talk about teenagers in Virginia who have been charged with terrorism just for playing pranks with cards, and ask at what point are you an adult and are responsible for your behavior. And they predict who might show up at the Democratic and Republican conventions.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if Tom Dart's letter telling felons to pick up their stimulus check was entrapment or a publicity stunt. Then they wonder if the Chicago Sun-Times put a photo of a bride with a dress over her head on the front page because they wanted to sell more papers, or because the wedding photographer wanted media coverage. And they introduce the latest addition to the John & Cisco Curse Club: Craig Robinson, who plays Darryl from The Office.

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Big John and Cisco analyze Barack Obama and John McCain's responses at the Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency, and say that Obama's answers showed that he talks too much and he thinks America is more evil than terrorists, while McCain demonstrated his experience and seriousness about terrorism. Then they share a Moment of Savage Serenity.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto compare Barack Obama and John McCain's responses at the Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency, and point out Obama's purpose-driven mistakes. Then they describe the rehab of the Denver city jail for the Democratic Convention, and discuss what the definition of "hippie" is. And they report the unsurprising news that the Big Foot claim was empty.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about successful street musicians, weird dreams, and give advice on how you get along with people you disagree with politically. Then they talk about Air and Water Show misses, and ask if a pastor did the right thing by refusing a lottery winner's money, and if another pastor did the right thing to accept it. And then they try to distinguish critters.

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