The Jaw-Dropping Michael Cohen Interview
In this episode John discusses the bible and redemption. He chats with Gordon in Illinois about forgiving people and reparations. Then Cela from Texas talks about her friend in Hurricane Ian and her pot corn bread. Next Richie in L.A. talks about disco and Rich in Indiana reminds John about the Drop Kick Murphy's New Album release and quotes Arlo Guthrie about music integrity. The finally John Interviews former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen on the Trump Foundation; Mar-a-Lago snitches; other Trump attorneys; the possibility of Donald going to jail; and his new book "Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics"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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The Bible Teaches Debt Forgiveness is Good - So Why is the GOP Against It?
As Hurricane Ian bears down on Chris - John talks about the the 4th landfall of the storm and the devastation in Florida - then he discusses the GOP's rejection of Biden's student loan debt forgiveness. Next he speaks to law and political science professor Corey Brettschneider on the Midterms; the latest Jan 6th Committee developments; and other Trump scandals. Then he interviews Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on her new book "On Repentance And Repair - Making Amends in an Unapologetic World". Then finally he chats with Rev. Sandie in Los Angeles on Hurricane Ian and fighting racism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Syys 20221h 16min
Biden is Younger than the GOP's Current Policies
In this podcast John talks about hurricane Ian flooding Florida and the Biden “Where’s Jackie? " gaff saying the media is blowing his mistake out of proportion. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on natural disasters and the newest revelations about Trump's stolen documents from Special Master Raymond Dearie and the DOJ. Next he interviews Leigh McGowan who hosts the Politics Girl podcast. They talk about voting, abortion bans, and Donald Trump's scandals. Then Keith Price joins John and they discuss some juicy bits from Maggie Haberman's new book “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Syys 20221h 18min
The Cherokee Nation is Again Asking Congress to Honor a Treaty That Promises Representation
This time John tells the history of what really happened in 1835 when the government forced the Cherokee Peoples to sign the Treaty of New Echota. A quarter of the native Americans perished as they were removed from their homelands in Georgia and Tennessee - marching in the winter to Oklahoma. The treaty promises representation in congress but that has never happened. Next John interviews Democratic Party strategist and television personality Julie Roginsky who (along with Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly) sued Roger Ailes and Fox news alleging sexual harassment. (She was portrayed by Ahna O'Reilly in the movie Bombshell) Her new podcast called RETALIATION echoes her own fight against the cruelty of NDAs and champions women who have spoken truth to power. Then John plays a clip from Elizabeth Warren and chats with Nancy in Cincinnati about it; Cela from Texas calls to thank him for talking about the Cherokee Nation; and Bruce in California calls to discuss fascism rising in MAGA circles. Then finally he talks to Seth in L.A. about the GOPs plan to impeach Biden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Syys 202248min
A Global Resurgence of Fascism?
John talks about the newly elected far right prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. He then discusses the 14 early signs of fascism as more countries turn to conservatism and the U.S. embraces many of the signs. Next he interviews Chris Lehmann, DC bureau chief of The Nation magazine, about the Midterms, immigration and Trump. Then he ponders on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's new Republican styled messaging. And finally he chats with Rhonda Hansome about the Brett Favre - Mississippi Welfare scandal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Syys 20221h 2min
Lazy Republicans Unveil a 90s Throwback Midterm Agenda
John gives a monologue discussing the new "Commitment to America" announcement from house GOP members. He plays excerpts that prove their real commitment is to total political warfare. Next he interviews American history writer Kenneth C. Davis on the return of book banning for "Banned Books Week". Then he talks with film producer Jerry Hamza about George Carlin and the new film "George Carlin’s American Dream". And finally he chats with caller Steven in Kentucky about classic movies and movie stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Syys 20221h 2min
Anticipating the Topple of Humpty Dumpty : The Taller the Wall = The Harder They Fall
John talks about NY AG Letitia James' suit against Trump over real estate fraud claims and the GOP's response to the suit. He also has an update on the Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case and discusses the protests in Iran (over a girl being killed because of her hijab) and in Russia (after Putin calls for a reservist draft in his war with Ukraine). Next he chats with Rich in Indiana about autocrats in the past and how history repeats itself. Then he ponders about Biden's claim of the pandemic being over. And finally he interviews Julian Lennon about his new album "Jude" which is a nod to his father John Lennon and a reference to the Beatles song which was written about him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Syys 202258min
The Special Master Can See Pinocchio's Nose Growing
This time John discusses Ohio House candidate JR Majewski losing GOP support after he lied about his service in Afghanistan; Judge Dearie ordering Trump's lawyers to show proof of FBI misconduct in the Mar-a-Lago document case; and Putin's mobilization decree causing panic in Russia - drafting 300,00 reservists to fight in Ukraine. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Special Master Raymond Dearie; SCOTUS wife Ginni Thomas interviewed by the Jan 6th Committee; and Trumps claims on Mar-a-Lago documents. Next he interviews David Corn, author of “American Psychosis” about the rise of the extreme right. Then to wrap it up he chats with Mitch in Kent State about John's appearance in Chicago this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Syys 20221h 12min
