A Pardon or a Noose from a Chicken to a Goose. The Wimp Won't Skimp to Pay Off His Pimp.
Democratic Strategist Max Burns Guest hosts. He gives details on the latest Jeffrey Epstein/ Ghislaine Maxwell news. Then, he speaks with Joe Donnelly who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2022 until the start of the second Trump administration. Previously, he represented Indiana in the U.S. Senate from 2013 to 2019. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–13). Next, he interviews Brian J. Karem who is an award-winning investigative reporter, writer, producer, veteran, bestselling true crime author, and former correspondent for America's Most Wanted. Catch his podcast Just Ask The Question. His most recent book is Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. And finally, Max chats with Jared Yates Sexton who is the author of American Rule, The Man They Wanted Me to Be, and The People Are Going to Rise Like the Waters Upon Your Shore. His political writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The New Republic, Politico, and Salon.com. Sexton is also the host of The Muckrake podcast, the author of three collections of fiction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Heinä 1h 24min
MAGA Birthday Party: Trump's Face on the Cake, Plastic Straws in Every Cup, and a Brown-Skinned Migrant Pinata
This time John discusses Trump's new rule that Government contractors have to promise that they don't use paper straws in their business and promise not to penalize the use of plastic ones. He also talks about the gay makeup artist - Andry José Hernández Romero - who was deported to a prison in El Salvador after seeking asylum in the US - then being sent back to Venezuela in a prisoner swap deal. Next, he interviews Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Karen Elliott House who was also a former managing editor at The Wall Street Journal. They talk about her new book "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia". And finally, John chats with content creator, historian, and best selling author Sam Kelly about his new book "Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Heinä 1h 4min
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
This week, Simon and Julie joined John to unpack Trump’s latest dog whistles—first, his public push for Washington and Cleveland’s sports teams to revert to their former names, dismissing the harm those names caused Indigenous communities. Then, we dove into the controversy over the Trump-era Department of Homeland Security tweeting what appears to be a white supremacist slogan. We took a lot of powerful calls from listeners who shared their thoughts, questions, and lived experiences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Heinä 42min
When Epstein's Face is on the Helmet of your Micro Phallus
John discusses the premiere episode of South Park. After signing a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount, Trey Parker and Matt Stone roasted the president—and made fun of their own network’s settlement with Trump. He also talks about Deputy Atty General Todd Blanche spending most of the day interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, whom House Republicans suggest should receive a shortened sentence for helping clear their idol’s good name. He also discusses Trump arguing with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during his tour of the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation. Then, he interviews democratic strategist and State Chair for the Texas Democratic Party - Kendall Scudder. Kendall has dedicated himself to helping elect Democratic candidates across the state and improved financial transparency and strategic planning within the Texas Democratic Party in his elected role as Vice Chair for Finance. And then finally, John speaks with Dave Zirin who writes about the politics of sports for The Nation magazine. You can catch his stellar reporting and fantastic interviews any time at Edge of Sports on YouTube, as well as through his website EdgeofSports.com. They discuss the ugly history and background of Hulk Hogan who passed away July 24th at the age of 71. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Heinä 1h 26min
A Distraction a Day Keeps the Pedophiles at Play
John discusses Tulsi Gabbard who used the White House Press Briefing to uncork her Obama/Russia conspiracy – accusing the former President of trying to preventing Donald Trump from winning the 2016 election. He also talks about President Macron of France filing a defamation suit against right-wing grifter supreme Candace Owens, who has repeatedly claimed Mrs. Macron was transgender. And speaking of France, he also discusses U.S. funded contraceptives worth nearly $10 million being sent to France from Belgium to be incinerated, after Washington rejected offers from the United Nations and family planning organizations to buy or ship the supplies to poor nations. Then, podcast star Bob Cesca is back to joke about Trump, Epstein, and of course Star Trek. And winding it up, The God Squad = Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz return to talk about the intersection of religion and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Heinä 1h 28min
A Fake Obama Scandal to Rile Up Uncle Racist and Aunt Dead Inside
John remembers the late great Ozzy Osbourne who passed away at the age of 76. Then, he discusses the House ending its session early for a month-long break. This decision comes after Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly lost control of the House Rules Committee and amidst Republican clashes over a potential vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. And he talks about Trump selling a new version of an old lie, calling Russia meddling charges leveled by Tulsi Gabbard clear evidence of treason by Pres. Obama and then-VP Biden. Next, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider and they break down Trump’s latest disinformation attacks against Obama, the erosion of free speech rights for noncitizens critical of Israel, and the DOJ’s troubling loss in the Harvard funding case. Then, he interviews DR. Phillip Polakoff on the crisis level of inequality in the accessibility and quality of healthcare in the U.S. And lastly, John welcomes back comedian Keith Price to joke with listeners about trending topics and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Heinä 1h 41min
Not Enough Orange Cover-up to Cover-up the Guilty Look on Trump's Face Over His Epstein Cover-ups.
John talks about the laundry list of distractions Trump is desperately throwing at the wall to get people to stop talking about his long, close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Then, he interviews Carolyn Feinstein, who is married to ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron. She had served as a forensic accountant at the DOJ’s Office in Austin, TX. Last week, Ms. Feinstein was abruptly fired and became the latest target of the MAGA base, desperate to dox and destroy any opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda. And rounding it out, John chats with Rhonda Hansome and TV's frank Conniff about Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and the new Superman movie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Heinä 1h 11min
The Desperate Gaslighting of an Increasingly Guilty-Looking Guy Who Can't Stop Pouring Gas on His Own Grease Fire
John discusses Trump suing The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over the release of his Birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. PLUS, Attorney General Pam Bondi saying she's asked a federal judge to unseal the Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony, following a panicked request from Pres. Trump. For his part, Trump ignored reporters’ questions about Epstein during a signing ceremony for the crypto-handjob GENIUS Act. Then, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke with listeners about Epstein's Island, Pam Bondi's Cover-up quota, and a panicked president in a gold diaper. Then finally John Interviews legendary actor Nick Offerman and they talk about his latest cinema offerings: "Smurf Movie" and "Sovereign". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Heinä 1h 45min
