The GOP's Mixed Up - Ever Changing Midterm Messaging

For this special show - John brings in a comedian panel to have a roundhouse discussion on news of the week. Topics include Trump Crimes, The Dalai Lama, Abortion, Ron DeSantis, The Tennessee Three and he winds it up with The Unpopular Opinion Game. Comedy Panel > Calvin Cato, Maureen Langan, and John Poveromo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Huhti 202351min

In this episode - John discusses the arrest of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira who is accused of leaking classified national defense documents on the Ukraine/ Russia war to his friends on a gaming site called "Discord". He then brings in Prof. Corey Brettschneider to mull over and make sense of the many crimes of Donald Trump as well as other current legal news. Next he chats with the senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park - Dr. Jason Nichols about the new proposed "Ebony Alert". This is a bill that might help missing Black children and women get a similar amount of attention as white people who disappear. Then lastly - It's Miss Thea Harper and "The Minority Report". This time she discusses Shanquella Robinson, a Black woman, who was found dead in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico, where she and her acquaintances traveled for vacation. A viral video that emerged shortly after Robinson's death depicts another woman severely beating her in a hotel, while two spectators in the room recorded the incident. U.S authorities have declined to press charges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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First, John discusses confederates of Mississippi and Trump's takes on nuclear tech. Bob Cesca joins in to talk politics as Justin Pearson was restored to the Tennessee statehouse. Then, John brings up a brutal video depicting the decapitation of a Ukrainian solider that has been recently circulating online and he plays President Zelenskyy's promise to restore the damage done by Russia. Next, he take calls and discusses white supremacy and extremist right-wing gun violence. Finally, Cody Hounanian of the Student Debt Crisis Center joins to talk student debt obstacles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Huhti 20231h 13min

John lists off all the hypocrites he can find for his latest round of "Two Faced Tuesday". Then he talks to attorney Marie in Atlanta about New York D.A. Alvin Bragg suing Congressman Jim Jordan. Investigative journalist Bob Hennelly then returns to the show and John grills him on unions and labor Issues. Next he welcomes comedian, writer, and actor Natalia Reagan back again for another rendition of "Shit You Can't Say". They chat with Jim in Michigan about the Dali Lama scandal. And finally he interviews legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on a federal judges decision to invalidate the FDA's approval of the abortion drug Mifepristone and other current news. They take calls from Jeff in Illinois, Mitch from Kent State, Daniel from Connecticut, and Mike in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Huhti 20231h 28min

John gives a monologue about the recent mass shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville Kentucky where 6 people were killed including the shooter. He talks to Brian in Oregon about guns and Justice Clarence Thomas. Next he interviews journalist Clint Rainey about the results in a new FastCompany/Harris Poll. Then finally, he chats with Rhonda Hansome about Easter, current news, and guns. They talk to Jay in North Carolina, Aaron in Massachusetts, Lance in New Orleans, Brad in Texas, and Steven from Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Huhti 20231h 5min

John talks about new law in Idaho that restrict people from leaving the state to get an abortion. He then interviews the Senior Lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park - Dr. Jason Nichols and they discuss the 2 black democratic House lawmakers in Tennessee that were ousted by Republicans after they protested for gun reform. Next "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price returns and they talk about current politics including the indictment of Trump. They chat about the news with Bill in New Jersey, Brian in Oregon, and Jeff in Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Huhti 20231h 2min

John interviews Texas State Representative Jessica González. They discuss what it's like to be a democrat in Texas - fighting for voting rights, rights for LGBTQ people, and a woman's right to have an abortion. Then he has an intimate sit down with the iconic musician, singer and songwriter Graham Nash. They talk about his passions, the death of David Crosby, and his new album due out May 19th called "Now".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Huhti 202351min

John reminds us the true meaning of Holy Week and he talks about the justice of Trump's arrest in New York and the injustice of the Tennessee House expelling 2 Black Democrats over their assault weapons protest. He then takes calls from Sean in California, and Cal in Kansas. Next John discusses Trump and other news with Prof. Corey Brettschneider. Then to wrap things up he chats with Brent in Arizona, and Riley in Montana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Huhti 202352min