Misinformation Monday

The discussion today is about Donald Trump: there are no Fortune 500 companies that have donated to his campaign this time, what will happen during the debate, and how the GOP is claiming Trump was a peacekeeper during his term when in actuality he was anything but. Then, John welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about Trump's legal problems and some of the recent Supreme Court rulings. Next, he interviews journalist Adriana Carranca about her book "Soul by Soul: The Evangelical Mission to Spread the Gospel to Muslims" which tells the story of Americans’ colossal mobilization to proclaim Christianity “to the ends of the Earth”. And lastly, John and Chris chat with callers about music trivia, which directors had the most actors with Oscars, and what will happen during the presidential debate.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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John's monologue focuses on a few topics. First, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to a felony for publishing U.S. military secrets under a deal that will set him free to return home to Australia after years holed up and imprisoned while fighting extradition to America. Then, the discussion turns to Vice President Harris - who gave a speech on reproductive freedom as she marks the 2nd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V Wade. And then John talks about Trump's comments on Louisiana putting the 10 Commandments on display in schools. Next, he interviews author Timothy Morton on their brand new book "Hell: In Search of a Christian Ecology" which dives into the hells of climate disaster and Christian theology. Then finally, he welcomes back comedians Rhonda Hansome and Felicia Madison to joke about the news and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.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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In today's episode, John is broadcasting from Denver as he prepares to go onstage with Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Save the World Tour. He talks about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the law that bars domestic abusers from owning guns. Then, he interviews journalist Wajahat Ali about Trump and the GOP agenda. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to speak with listeners, joke about pop culture, and discuss current news.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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John talks with YouTube sensations Penn and Kim Holderness AKA "The Holderness Family" about their new book "ADHD Is Awesome - A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD (Which Is a Terrible Name, by the Way)" and then he interviews host of the Nuclear Reactor Next Door podcast - Roger Rappaport. They discuss a bid to re-start a nuclear power plant in a small-town in Michigan, what this means for the rest of the country, and the fight to stop it.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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John this time discusses the illegal problem of Louisiana passing a law that requires all classrooms to display the 10 Commandments. Then, he chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella once again for their Native Voices segment. They talk about indigenous culture, prejudices, and myths. Next, he speaks with the Reverend Barry Lynn about Louisiana's new 10 Commandments law and other MAGA virtue signaling. And finally, Chris joins John to talk with the Evil Army of the Night as they refute Republican dogma and slam Judge Aileen Cannon.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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A Juneteenth Special: John speaks with Bennet Parten from Georgia Southern University on the Port Royal Experiment of 1861-1865, which was a blueprint for a reconstruction that never materialized. Then, he interviews Tiya Miles, author of "Night Flyer", on the life and works of Harriet Tubman.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 monologue today is an assortment of news stories. John discusses Justin Timberlake getting arrested for DWI, the heat dome which is broiling much of the US, President Biden's new immigration policy which helps mixed-status families, and Donald Trump saying at a rally that Biden is doing cocaine. Then, he interviews journalist Melissa Angell who is a policy correspondent at Inc. They talk about her latest reporting on how small businesses can help or hurt the upcoming election. Next, John welcomes back MSNBC Legal Analyst Glenn Kirschner to chat about all things Trump. And finally, Comedy Daddy - Keith Price returns to take calls and discuss pop culture and current news.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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This time, John reflects back in time 4 years ago when Trump had his 1st big super-spreader campaign rally in Tulsa where many people caught covid 19 including Trump loyalist Herman Cain who refused to wear a mask and died from the virus. He also discusses ex-Trump spiritual adviser Robert Morris, who has confesses to child rape. Then, he's in studio with Corey Brettschneider and they talk about Trump, the SCOTUS Machine Gun case, and the release of his new book: "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought To Defend It". And rounding it out - an in studio comedy panel including Rhonda Hansome, Melissa Finney, Richard Chassler, and Sarah Halstead. They take calls, joke about the news, and play the Unpopular Opinion Game.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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