Big John Howell talks about the All Star Game, Comiskey Park, and the demise of Tiger Stadium, then steps into Hollywood by assessing Will Ferrell's consistent success and JFK Jr's looks. And he reveals which gang on the west side of Elgin is protected by the Federal Government: hawks, then asks if McDonald's is discriminating by asking a hearing-impaired woman to not use the drive-thru.

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Big John Howell talks with Donna Ladd from The Jackson Free Press about Mayor Frank Melton's vigilante approach to getting rid of drug dealers in Jackson, Mississippi, and why it's not working or giving him any more support. Then Big John reports why Naperville is one of the top places to live, and what kind of chance Chicago has of hosting the 2016 Olympic games, even though the proposed song isn't that great. And finally he asks who you'd want to face: Charles Bronson or Clint Eastwood.

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Big John Howell asks if the New Yorker cover with Barack Obama is successful satire, and says it portrays Obama as a victim, which is what his campaign wants because any coverage can only help him. Then he talks about a trash troopers program in Florida, where people can send a text message with the license plate number of the offender, and asks if it's a good idea.

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Big John Howell says that mosquitoes are not a threat, just pests, so there shouldn't be so much spraying of toxic chemicals going on. Then he talks to Congressman Peter Roskam (6th District, Republican) about why he thinks the offshore drilling bill will pass, how reliant we've become on the government to bail us out of trouble, and why the government shouldn't peddle raunchy pornography to the military. And Big John says consistency is highly over-rated, even when Arnold Schwarzenegger flip-flops on important issues.

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Big John Howell talks about how Cisco is trying to scam his way into the All Star Game, then he says that fewer planes have armed federal air marshals, according to the unauthorized release of sensitive and classified information to the media. Then he discusses how Linda Ronstadt’s looks have changed, and how the fraudulent claims of detoxifying foot pads have been revealed, though the infomercials are compelling. And he shares a Gun of the Day story from Oklahoma, where a church cancelled its gun giveaway to youth. The reasons are obvious.

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Big John Howell talks with Paul Roberts, author of "The End of Food," about why he thinks there's going to be a food crisis, and how our oblivious times are over. Then he shares emails from listeners, and remembers Tony Snow, a talented, nice guy who contributed much to our culture before he died of cancer.

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Big John Howell talks about a rabid fox that attacked a woman's poodles, then attacked a police officer in Virginia, who caught the attack on her taser camera (see the video at johnandcisco.com). And he also explains how the Washington Bullets got their name (which was eventually changed to the Washington Wizards). Then he talks to Jonathan Hoenig from capitalistpig.com about successful saving, failing banks, and government intervention. And he shares a nice media moment when David Carradine dropped the f-bomb on Chicago morning TV, and adds other media faux pas to the mix.

Big John Howell talks about a guy in Morris, Illinois who's being charged with assault at his kid's soccer game, and says that parents are putting such importance on kids winning, that crazy parents make for ultra-aggressive kids. Then he talks with Michael Reagan, a Vietnam veteran who draws portraits of military heroes (linked at johnandcisco.com). And he talks about lame role models in professional sports and how to enjoy obscure sports.

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Big John Howell shocks all those around him with his too-expensive shirt, then uses his gore board to give a Running with the Bulls update, and talks about how the resumed search for Steve Fossett is probably a waste of time, though a worthwhile effort for some. And he complains about the never-ending Olympic promos running on NBC, and is glad the Chinese Food Safety Office isn't going to allow restaurants to serve dishes with dog meat.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that a family in Waukegan shouldn't sue the police for not protecting a woman who was murdered by her husband because it was the evil husband's fault, not the police's. Then they talk to Michael Medved about why they should see "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and about how Phil Gramm's comments deflected from Jesse Jackson's story, how the Obama people were smart to jump on it. And they finish by saying that a guy has no basis for suing Christian publishers just because they publish bibles that say homosexuality is a sin.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about John McCain's economic advisor, Phil Gramm, who said there's a "mental recession" in our nation of whiners, and ask if he's out of touch or if what he said is true. Then they talk about a church that wants services for pets, but Cisco thinks it's a bad idea if it's going to happen in the sanctuary. And they wonder how Whole Foods can say mice weren't near the food when that's all they sell, and they had plenty of warning to clean up.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if Men at Work signs are sexist, and say it's a waste of time and money to change them. Then they offer a quick edition of GOP Comedy Club, where George Bush horrified world leaders with an environmental joke at the G8 Summit, and a New Jersey GOP site said Obama's love for America is like OJ's love for Nicole. Then they talk to Dr. Susanna Hupp about her parents' tragic death by a crazy gunman, and about why concealed carry should be legal.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about Cisco's uncontrolled anger over Last Comic Standing, then talk about the obvious dangers of running with the bulls, and about the odd way obnoxious relatives grieved by throwing rocks at passing trains as part of a memorial service. Then they wonder why people are standing in line to get iPhones today when they're being released next week for everyone.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk to Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell about why she thinks Jesse Jackson knew the microphone was on when he talked negatively about Barack Obama.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto wonder why they just came out with DNA evidence that John and Patsy Ramsey are innocent of Jon Benet's death, then talk to Dr. Michael Baden from Fox News about it. Then they report which crops can grow with more carbon dioxide, and wonder if people will be scared into moving their cars for street cleaning, even if the street cleaner takes a picture of their license plates. And they talk to Tony Danza about his new cookbook and how Andy Kaufman wasn't out of control.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto ask if Jesse Jackson really didn't know the microphone was hot when he made the negative comments about Barack Obama: Cisco sees a grand scheme, but John thinks it was an honest mistake. Then they talk to Mary Mitchell from the Chicago Sun-Times about why she's not convinced Jackson didn't know the microphone was on, and thinks he timed his "mistake" for a decent press conference. And they give an End of the World Update as they describe how some people have to get a second job, cut back their wedding expenses, and other horrors.

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Big John Howell has no problem with Barack Obama saying that kids should learn Spanish, but Cisco thinks he's being condescending. Then they ask if you would risk buying a gas card to lock in the current price, or if that's a bad idea because gas prices might go down. And they talk to Debbie Rickert from Operation Support Our Troops Illinois about the upcoming concert with Gary Sinese's Lt. Dan Band and comedian Tom Driesen, and how to support our troops with care packages (get details at www.560wind.com). Remember to show your support for the troops who are fighting for us!

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about inevitable death and body parts, then talk about a wrestling match in Arkansas that shut down because some oiled-up guys kissed. Then they wonder if the family of a man who died fishing in the Fox River will win a lawsuit against a bait shop for negligence. And they give a Father of the Year Update about an enraged guy in Indiana who held his daughter as a human shield against the police and suffered for it.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto say that requiring all school districts to teach about abusive dating relationships is just another way that schools are nannies, then disagree about homeschooling. Then they give an update on Barack Obama's kids' appearance on Access Hollywood: Obama now regrets it.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto wonder why Barack Obama is parading his kids around in TV fluff pieces, and say that it's a feeble attempt at trying to counter his elitist background, and ask if it will endear you to him. Then they say that San Francisco should be allowed to name a sewage treatment plant after President Bush, because even though they rely on Bush's federal dollars, the name is just a reflection on them. And they talk to Richard Szatkowski about how his beautifully rehabbed car was destroyed by fireworks, and ask if it was a setup so that he could plug his own show and business.

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Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto think that Mayor Daley's reaction to gang bangers at Taste of Chicago is oddly apathetic, and since there's potential for violence, perhaps concealed carry would be a good idea since the gangs have guns anyway. Then they say that they're for alternative energy if it works, but question the use of wind power, especially if the government is going to run wind farms far away from populated areas. And they talk to Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) about how the smoking ban shouldn't be enforced on theatrical productions, or you'll be forcing censorship on people and will negatively affect Chicago's reputation.

Big John Howell and Cisco Cotto talk about how rampant public sex acts are in Provincetown, and that it's unnacceptable no matter who's doing it. Then they talk about how the properties that were ceased via eminent domain in Connecticut haven't led to the development the government promised, or really anything at all. And they explain why people are questioning John McCain's Iran comedy skills.

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Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (2nd District, Democrat) talks with Cisco Cotto about Barack Obama's tax plan and if Congress will be able to cut the budget.

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Cisco Cotto wonders why Amy Jacobson is suing Channel 2 for doing a hit-piece on her, because she did similar stories when she was a reporter. Then he asks if you would keep paying high gas prices if it meant bringing jobs back to the USA. And Cisco does the unbelievable by defending Bill Clinton.

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Cisco says that the person who complained about smoking in "The Jersey Boys" performance totally went overboard, and says that allowing smoking on stage is not a slippery slope. Then he says that a guy has a case for suing to get his lottery money for a winning ticket that was sold to him after someone won the big prize. And Cisco pays tribute to Richard Francis, the police officer who was tragically killed last week in Chicago.

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