The Anti-bailout Banking Bailout
In this podcast - John discusses the recent banking crisis after two major banks failed and the FDIC stepped in to guarantee funds and avert even more panic. He takes a call from Lance in California on the banking crisis. Then Charles from Miami calls to talk about the Trump and Pence battle. Next Rhonda Hansome comes to chat about the hypocrisy of Pence and DeSantis. They take calls from Rodney in South Carolina, Norm in Tampa, and Brian in Oregon. Then to wrap it up Rhonda and John talk about Lynn Council - a man who was falsely accused of robbery in North Carolina and was finally released from jail with apologies from the police department after 62 years in prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Maalis 20231h 6min
The Best and The Worst of The Past Week
John's monologue this time is about all the batshit crazy political news from the right this past week and the amazing recent accomplishments that should be applauded from the left. Then he discusses the lies and propaganda of Fox News with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone. Next he interviews neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Pedram Navab about his new book “Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track to a Revitalized Life”. And finally he takes listener calls from Beachside Bill on the time change and the recent Space X launch, Bill in New Jersey on nicknames for Trump, and Mitch at Kent State on The News Literacy Project which is a nonpartisan education nonprofit, that is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Maalis 20231h 10min
F Murray Abraham and Tess Wilkenson
John interviews Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham about his past works, his Oscar-winning performance in "Amadeus", and his newest movie "The Magic Flute". Then he interviews Tess Wilkinson-Ryan who is a Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes our Selves and the Social Order".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Maalis 202358min
Three Flavors of GOP Lunacy
Today John tells the tale of 3 Republican efforts in stupidity. In West Virginia a law protecting child marriage, in Tennessee low level government clerks can deny marriage licenses if they choose, and evangelicals have kicked out their most popular church because they chose to ordain women as clergy. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump being invited to appear before a N.Y. grand jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. Next he talks to Last Mile Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Eric Abercrombie which deals with prison reform. And finally he takes listener calls and he plays a clip of Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett. She is a non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands and she called out Jim Jordan for withholding information from the Democrats during their Twitter hearings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Maalis 20231h 7min
Honoring The Women of the World
Today John gives a monologue running down the history of International Women's Day. He gives up staggering statistics on women's rights and abuses across the globe and explains why this holiday is so important. Then he takes calls from Dennis in Arizona on Tucker Carlson's lies. Also Sean in California calls on the plight of women. Next he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca about Tucker Carlson and the Fox News scandal. Then John interviews the executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition - Adrianne Shropshire. They talk about the anniversary of Bloody Sunday and voting rights. John wraps it up with a new Axios Poll on insulin and price controls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Maalis 20231h 16min
Tucker's Private Text About Trump - " I Hate Him Passionately"
John talks about Fox News Host Tucker Carlson releasing misleading Capitol riot footage on his show and then being blasted by Senate Republicans. Then to add frosting to the cake - Dominion Voting Systems released a new batch of private emails and texts which expose Tucker and his co-workers as frauds. Then he interviews professor of sociology at Colby College and former police officer Neil Gross about his new book “Walk The Walk” which chronicles the story of three departments and their struggle to change aggressive police culture. Next John speaks with Ohio resident John Russell about his Substack "The Holler" which is described as class politics for rednecks and hippies. They talk about the Ohio train derailment which is near him. Then finally Tyler in Arkansas calls about abortion prosecution and Bob in West Virginia calls to talk about the Ohio train disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Maalis 20231h 17min
Michael Knowles-ism and the Art of Genocidal Speech
Today John discusses conservative political commentator Michael Knowles' speech at last weekend's CPAC where he calls for the eradication of transgenderism. Then he interviews Dr. David Johns who is the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition about the persecutions of trans people, the prejudice of Ron DeSantis, and increasing anti- Critical Race Theory rhetoric. Next he takes calls from Marie in Atlanta, Rob in Orlando, and Kat from Dallas. Then Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they take calls from Mike in Georgia, George in North Dakota, and Randy in Indiana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Maalis 20231h 23min
The Top 10 Clowns of CPAC
John plays clips and runs down the Top 10 funniest moments on at The Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. Then he interviews award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly on the Norfolk Southern derailment. Next John welcomes Democratic strategist Max Burns. They chat about Ron DeSantis, The GOP, CPAC and takes calls from listeners. And finally a requiem for legendary actor Tom Sizemore and they take listener calls: Sela from Texas on the Ohio train derailment and Mitch at Kent State on the death of musician David Lindley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Maalis 20231h 28min
