Sanity-Cast Ep. 39 - The Judah Friedlander Interview

John discusses Democrats bringing articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Kegsbreath for multiple nefarious reasons. Also he talks about Trump announcing he pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife for their role in a foreign influence and bribery scheme. Then, podcast star Bob Cesca returns to joke with John about the governmental mayhem and turmoil. Next, the God Squad - Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz join the crew to expose the latest wickedness and trickery of the White Christian Nationalists. And finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins John to talk listeners off a ledge and unravel the truth about Trump's mounting problems in the courts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Joulu 1h 55min

Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John. He talks about how amazingly close the Dems got in deep red Tennessee's special election. He also discusses Trump who was visibly drowsy during today’s cabinet meeting where the focus was once again on trying to justify extrajudicial military strikes against boats in the Caribbean. Then, he speaks with Richard von Glahn who is the executive director of the People Not Politicians campaign. The group has just 9 days left in a signature drive to bring real opposition to Missouri’s latest redistricting scam. Then, Joe talks with Dr. Anahita Dua who is a board certified vascular surgeon and associate professor of surgery based in the Boston area. She’s also the Founder and Chair of Healthcare for Action, the nation's largest democratic healthcare PAC! They discuss the latest on the CDC, ACA subsidies and the healthcare landscape as we hit what is predicted to be a monster flu season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Joulu 1h 21min

John discusses Trump's twisted version of the Afghan man who allegedly gunned down two National Guard members in Washington, DC, last week - Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, while they were on patrol. He also talks about lawmakers and reporters finally waking up to the nature of deadly strikes against fishing vessels in the Caribbean, with news this weekend that during at least one raid, a second strike was ordered to kill off survivors of the initial attack. Plus, Trump discussing military and diplomatic options for handling Venezuela, who we have now decided is our new enemy because they have so much oil. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to discuss the legality of Pete Hegseth's Order to "kill them all" and the appeals court that disqualified Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey. Then lastly, comedian Rhonda Hansome is back once again to chat with John and listeners about Trump's latest mishigas like calling people childish names "stupid" and "retard".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Joulu 1h 26min

Here's a diverse, collage of callers talking with John about current news and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Joulu 50min

Here's part 3 of John's Thanksgiving specials. He chats with theologian Dillon Naber Cruz and former pastor Desimber Rose (AKA The God Squad) about the right wing demolition of Christianity and the un-Christian like behavior of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Marras 47min

In part 2 of our Thanksgiving line up, John speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson about the legal aspects of Donald Trump's latest hair brained decisions and other current legal news. He also interviews Professor Julia Minson on her upcoming book "How to Disagree Better".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Marras 47min

On this Thanksgiving special, Julie and Simon sit down with John for a conversation that moves beyond the holiday myth and into the truth of what this week really means for Indigenous people. Together, they talk about how the familiar Thanksgiving story leaves out the harder history that followed: the theft of land, the slaughter of the buffalo, the broken treaties, and the federal and church-run boarding schools that took Native children to erase their languages, families, and cultures. They dig into the Land Back movement—what it actually means, why it matters, and how returning stewardship to Indigenous nations is already healing ecosystems and strengthening communities.And because it’s Thanksgiving, they reflect on gratitude from an Indigenous perspective: not as a single holiday but as a daily practice rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and relationship with the land.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Marras 51min

John talks about the many ways Trump is raking in big cash despite the Emoluments Clauses which are two provisions in the Constitution designed to prevent corruption by federal officials from foreign and domestic sources. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn to discuss the intersection of religion and current politics. And then, on the eve of Thanksgiving, John speaks with Jenique Jones who is WhyHunger’s Executive Director. She makes sure its policies, culture and practices best fulfill WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and ensure everyone’s basic human right to nutritious food. With a diverse background working in government and nonprofits, spanning the New York State Senate, the NYC Department of Education, and City Harvest, Jenique has been steadfast in her mission to improve the lives of marginalized and underserved populations and make a difference in the world.About WhyHunger’s Hungerthon:2025 marks WhyHunger’s 40th Hungerthon. Each year, we bring together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with listeners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono Lennon and SAINt JHN who believe in our shared vision of a hunger-free future!Hunger in America is surging. 47 million people – including 14 million children – don't get enough to eat. That’s a staggering number in the world’s wealthiest nation, and this crisis isn’t slowing down.With devastating recent federal cuts threatening to strip food assistance from 22.3 million families, and 42 million SNAP recipients reeling from the Government shutdown, support for WhyHunger’s Hungerthon has never been more critical.A Hungerthon donation has a powerful dual impact—delivering immediate nourishment to those in need and powering community solutions that work, long-term. A hunger-free tomorrow starts with all of us, today.Listeners can take action at siriusxm.com/hungerthon:Make a donation to help end hunger and its root causes. Bid on our exclusive celebrity auction items from SiriusXM like meeting Carrie Underwood, being a guest DJ, watching the Jets vs. Patriots from a VIP suite, winning Phish concert tickets, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Marras 1h 36min