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Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 9/4/2010

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On this show, John talks with WIND Executive Producer (and self-described space fanatic) Keith Conrad about the U.S. Space Program. From grabbing German scientists at the end of WW2 to Obama’s gutting of NASA, Keith explains, “what could have been.” Keith contends that, had America made wiser choices, we’d have clean moon-provided energy for thousands of years, and we’d already be taking vacations on Mars.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 8/21/2010

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On this show, John Howell replays some of his best conversations with Reba McEntire. You’ll hear her talk about her career, family and musical influences. Plus listen for Reba’s very unique vocal aerobics.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 8/7/2010

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On this edition of the program, John replays some of his favorite interviews with country legends Charlie Daniels (including Charlie’s comments the week of the September 11th attacks), Dolly Parton, and Dwight Yoakam.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/24/2010

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This is a special edition of “Big John Howell’s Country Chronicles” featuring Waylon Jennings. Before Waylon died in 2002, John had several long conversations with him both in person and over the phone. On this show you’ll hear John’s first conversation with Jennings as Howell almost hangs up on an American musical icon because he thinks it’s a prank call. Also, Waylon remembers three of his greatest fights and talks candidly about his personal troubles with John. The former editor of The Journal of Country Music at the Country Music Hall of Fame Chrissie Dickinson talks about Waylon’s legacy and how he changed the music business forever.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/17/2010

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This weekend, John has an extended conversation with recording artist Rockie Lynne.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/10/2010

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On this week’s show, Big John reviews the media’s crying about the Gulf oil spill U.S. Coast Guard press restrictions. Producer Keith Conrad carps about NASA’s new outreach program to the Muslim world, and an edition of “Patriots or Perps?”. Plus, a quick review of “The Best of Blago”!

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/3/2010

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This week, Big John Howell’s stars-and-stripes tribute to America on this Independence Day weekend.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/26/2010

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On this week’s edition, John takes a look back at the controversial decision by President Obama to accept the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/19/2010

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On this edition, John spouts some BP oil, congratulates a Congressman for standing up to punk “neidermeiers”, explains why spending $6 million of your tax dollars for a broadcast museum is a bad joke, proves that Alvin Greene is more a vegetable than a “plant” and investigates the myth of Big Foot with some hillbilly help.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/5/2010

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This is a special show featuring a conversation with Chicago ’s legendary singer-songwriter-producer Jim Peterik. John and Jim talk about his career, the music business, and intellectual property rights. Also, some never before heard stories about Jim’s late friend Bill Chase. Bill Chase was one of the greatest trumpet artists in history and a man who died in a small plane crash … a plane that Jim was supposed to be on.