Weekend Interviews: William Forbath + Joseph Fishkin, and Guillermo del Toro
In this special episode John interviews filmmaker, author, and actor Guillermo del Toro about his new stop-motion animated musical adaptation of Pinocchio. And then he interviews Professor William Forbath and Professor Joseph Fishkin - authors of the new book: "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Joulu 20221h 2min
The Right Mocks The Release of Brittney Griner From a Russian Gulag
John discusses the hypocrisy of the GOP after the release of WNBA Star Britney Griner. Next he chats with Corey Brettschneider on the SCOTUS/ Moore v Harper case. Then he interviews author Stephen Bezruchka about his new book “Inequality Will Kill Us All”. And finally on the day of his death - thoughts on John Lennon and his murder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Joulu 20221h 12min
Fake Christians Pretending their Ideology is in The Bible
John talks about insufferable Christian hypocrites pretending hating homosexuals is justified in the bible featuring holier than thou Kirk Cameron. Then he chats with blogger, writer, and political commentator Bob Cesca on current politics, Trump, and other news. Next he plays some clips of Chuck Schumer's speech congratulating Raphael Warnock's win in Georgie and Marie in Atlanta calls in after spending all Tuesday volunteering as a poll worker in the Georgie run-off election. Then to wrap it up comedian Keith Price joins John and they take calls from Rick in California who discusses big money in politics and Mike in Miami who ponders the origins of the "Uncle Tom" stereotype.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Joulu 202259min
The Kanye Endorsement Didn't Help Herschel Walker
Being election night - John unpacks the many different layers of Herschel Walker and he discusses other news of the day including The Trump Organization's conviction with 17 counts of tax fraud and Andy Biggs announcing he will run for Speaker of the House against Kevin McCarthy. Then he interviews Greg Palast on his new documentary “Vigilante: Georgia's Vote Suppression Hitman" which is about Georgia governor Brian Kemp and the ways he used politics to quash votes. Next he plays a clip from Herschel Walker saying he thinks he will win and then takes a call from Kat in Dallas who brags about his cool electric car that uses no fossil fuels. And finally audio clips from John Bolton and Mitch McConnell who say they are shocked by Trump's call to terminate the constitution and a victory speech from GA Senator Raphael Warnock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Joulu 202254min
Trump Terminating The Constitution is a Bright Shiny Distraction
In today's podcast John talks about the passing of Bob McGrath and Kirstie Alley. Then he proposes that Trump will do anything to distract from the many scandals and investigations plaguing him. Next he interviews former White House Intern, and co-host of the iGen Politics Podcast - Victor Shi. They discuss current politics and the big run-off election in Georgia. Then John takes a call from Marty the Christian Conservative who is confused about the bible. And finally Rhonda Hansome joins him and they mull over current SCOTUS cases and other recent news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Joulu 202257min
Pay No Attention To The Racists in Front of The Curtain
John talks this time about the increase of hate speech on Elon Musk's Twitter and the crazy issues with the Twitter files released by Elon about Hunter Biden's laptop. Then he chats with comedian John Poveromo about Kanye, Trump, and antisemitism. Next he interviews award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist Bob Hennelly on the rail worker's compromise and the fallout from it. And finally he chats with callers Jay in San Francisco about the rail worker deal and Dylan in New Mexico about the lunacy of Kanye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Joulu 20221h 7min
Is Biden's Rail Worker Deal Off The Rails? >> Gravy Train or Train Wreck..
This time John discusses President Biden calling on Congress to pass legislation imposing a contract deal for rail workers that gets them raises but not enough paid sick leave. He takes calls from Patrick in Virginia and Linda in Iowa. Then Thea Harper joins John for her Minority Report. After that, he makes fun of Madison Cawthorn whining as he says goodbye to the House of Representatives. John then takes calls from Sela in Texas, Charles in Miami, and Mitch at Kent State. Next he plays a clip from Biden's speech about the booming economy and takes a call from David in Connecticut. Then finally he chats with Kat in Dallas about the crazy news of the past week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Joulu 202251min
The Republican Party Advisory Council Tells The Truth To Deaf Ears
John talks about more Twitter vetting issues, GOP Senators voting with Dems to stop a railway strike and President Biden hosting French President Emmanuel Macron. Also more news - the 11th Circuit court has thrown out Special Master Raymond Dearie in the Trump Mar-a-Lago Stolen Document case. what's wrong with "Ye" Kanye, and SCOTUS has announced President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program will remain blocked until February.Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Oath Keeper verdict. Next he interviews George Goehl on rural voters and Dem mobilization. Finally he talks to callers Ian from Pittsburgh, Pit Doc in Ohio, and Ladybird Johnson from TX (AKA 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.
3 Joulu 20221h 13min
