The Sweet Budget Deal and The Tasty Debt Ceiling Raise
John's monologue today is about the performative theatre of the Republicans who are pushing for anything they can while holding America hostage during the debt ceiling negotiations. He talks with Brian in Oregon, and Marie in Atlanta on Trump and the debt negotiations. Then he welcomes back Bob Cesca and they chat about Trump's letter to Merrick Garland, the Fox News employee handbook, the 14th Amendment, and the Putin sanctions. Next, he interviews author Paul Wolfe on his new book “Being Human First: Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership”. And wrapping it up John questions political strategist Max Burns on the Trump tapes, Kevin McCarthy, and the debt ceiling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Kesä 20231h 43min
Debt Deal Done
John discusses the legislation brokered by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lift the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. Then he speaks with William Horne who is a postdoctoral fellow at Villanova University and holds a PhD in History from The George Washington University. They talk about his article in the Daily Beast on teaching in a state whose Governor is seeking to suppress every facet of your lesson plan. Next, John interviews Randall Barnes who is the Founder and CEO of HBCU Pulse and the Host of HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM HBCU Channel 142. They chat about HBCU's and racism in America. And finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to talk with listeners about current news and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31 Touko 20231h 49min
Remembering Tina Turner
John discusses Republican 2024 candidates with Dr. Jason Nichols who is an award winning full-time senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park. Then John flashes back with memories and stories of Tina Turner. He takes calls from Bill in New Jersey on Tina and other classic concerts. Then finally - Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns to chat about Tina as well. They take calls from Dean from L.A., Zack in Tennessee, and Mitch at Kent State on classic musicians and concerts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Touko 20231h 19min
Memorial Weekend Special Interviews Pt 2
On this special Memorial Day podcast - John Interviews author and historian Kenneth C. Davis about the history and meaning of Memorial Day. Then he speaks with Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu about abortion and the Dobbs decision, guns and mass shootings, and the racism towards her on Fox News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Touko 202353min
Memorial Weekend Special Interviews
For Memorial Weekend, John talks with journalist and biographer - Jonathan Eig about MLK. He is the author of six books, the most recent being "King: A Life, a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. " Then he interviews legal scholar and criminal justice expert Alexandra Natapoff on her book "Punishment Without Crime: How Our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps the Innocent and Makes America More Unequal."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Touko 202351min
Ron and Don Get it ON
John talks about the growing battle between DeSantis and Trump. And he calls out the fake Christians who use the bible to attack marginalized groups. Then he talks to Professor Corey Brettschneider about SCOTUS and their recent cases. Next Joe in Wisconsin calls In to sing a song about Jesus and Linda from Iowa calls with a great book suggestion. And lastly Democratic strategist Max Burns returns to talk about the debt ceiling, the Ken Paxton/ Texas Drama, and the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Touko 20231h 4min
Nutbush City Debt Limits
John talks about the death of Tina Turner and the ongoing negotiations over raising the debt limit. He also talks about Ron DeSantis announcing his 2024 presidential run. Then he talks with political commentator Bob Cesca about Trump and DeSantis. Next he interviews journalist Brian Karem about current news. And finally he chats with callers about Tina Turner, guns, and Trump news plus John has a caller do a Bob Dylan birthday tribute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Touko 20231h 25min
Gay Pride and Prejudice
This time John discusses Pride Month and the prejudice that comes with it. He talks about the L.A. Dodgers reversing course and re-inviting the drag charity group "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" to their Pride Night event. Then he mentions a report in the Washington Examiner which claims the charity group is mocking Catholics. He points out Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a comprehensive report detailing decades of child sex abuse by members of the Catholic church - 450 clergy abused nearly 2000 children from 1950 to 2019. Then, Theresa in North Carolina and Dave in Philly call to chat. Next John interviews Adrianne Shropshire, the Executive Director of BlackPAC. After that, Carl in Wisconsin is not paying attention and Marie in Atlanta shares her usual wisdom. Then wrapping it up John speaks with Mark Follman, the national affairs editor at Mother Jones, on the 1 year anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Touko 20231h 14min
