We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Simon and Julie went live with John to explore powerful stories from Indian Country. They covered the Miccosukee Tribe’s lawsuit over “Alligator Alcatraz”; reflected on 80 years since the U.S. detonated the first nuclear bomb on stolen Mescalero Apache land; and discussed how Medicaid cuts threaten Native healthcare. They also highlighted the water crisis on reservations, where half of households still lack reliable clean water. Listeners called in to share their stories—one even asked about burning sage (smudging) at an Indian Health Services clinic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Heinä 40min
Trump to Epstein: "Happy Birthday and May Every Day Be Another Wonderful Secret!"
John discusses the revelation that Trump wrote Jeffrey Epstein a birthday letter that had naked female doodles and a cryptic greeting. He also talks about the White House saying Trump is suffering from venous insufficiency, which they call a minor condition. The chronic swelling is caused by poor circulation, poor diet, poor cardiac health and a sedentary lifestyle. Then, he speaks with Dr. Mara Einstein. She is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on deceptive marketing. They talk about her new book "Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics As Cults". And then, John interviews New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman about the transparency of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the Republican's horrible budget bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Heinä 1h 6min
Jeffrey Epstein Killed Himself Because He was Going to be Acquitted Due to Lack of Evidence?
John talks about Trump attacked supporters and pundits in his base who refuse to give up an obsession with the truth about Jeffrey Epstein, calling them “weaklings” for believing a “bullshit story” he spent years grafting onto the conservative psyche. He also discusses Trump telling reporters he is NOT planning on firing Jerome Powell, despite reports he’d had a firing letter drafted and shown to republicans in congress. Then, shifting away from firing, Trump leaned into scrutiny of the Fed Chair for cost overruns at a construction project – hinting it could force him to resign. John then welcomes back podcast star Bob Cesca to joke about the Epstein List, the brutality of ICE, and the new Superman movie. Next, Desimber Rose and Dylan Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad return to talk about people who cover up the sexual abuse of children. And lastly, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they answer questions from the Evil Army of the Night about the laughable Republican infighting and senility induced rantings of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Heinä 1h 53min
Texas: Just Grab Your Racial Sharpie and Redraw Your OWN Color Lines
John discusses Trump telling Texas Republicans to redraw their state congressional districts and make it so 5 Democratic seats vanish into a gerrymandered abyss. He also talks about House Republicans continuing to block efforts by democrats to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider and they analyze the Trump administration’s latest alarming moves, including mass firings at critical federal agencies like Education and State, and Trump's controversial threats to remove the Federal Reserve Chair. And finally, he interviews Cristina Jiménez. She's an award-winning community organizer and a leading voice in movements for social justice. She is Co-Founder and former Executive Director of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the country. She came to the U.S from Ecuador in 1998 and grew up undocumented in Queens, N.Y. Cristina is a veteran organizer who helped lead the fight for DACA and resist family separation. Her new book, Dreaming of Home, was called “part memoir, part guide for community organizing” by The Washington Post.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Heinä 1h 20min
The Tricksters that Tricked Us into Trickle Up Economics
John talks about Trump's prayer luncheon at the White house and the many lies they told about the horrible ugly Budget Bill that recently passed. Then, he speaks with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about the missing Jeffrey Epstein client list and the illegal ICE immigration raids. And then finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome about Trump and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Heinä 1h 18min
Toxic Masculinity Does Not Prove You're a REAL Man
John talks about Trump nominating self described "Alpha Male" Nick Adams to be the Ambassador to Malaysia. He also discusses Trump's plans to host a UFC event next year on the front lawn of the White House. Then, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to chat with listeners about TV shows, movies, music, and of course the dumpster fire politics of Trump and company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Heinä 1h 24min
Ken Burns Interview Revived
John interviews filmmaker Ken Burns about his documentary "The US and the Holocaust".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Heinä 52min
The World's Biggest Ego Collides with the World's Oldest Institution
John discusses the ongoing struggle between the Trump Administration and the Catholic Church. Then, he interviews author Jane Borden about her new book "Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America". And then finally, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their indigenous segment "We're Still Here".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Heinä 1h 34min
