Pompous Pride, Petulant Politics, and Predictable Prejudice
John's monologue this time is 2 fold. He first discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoning MAGA extremist Daniel Perry who was convicted of murdering a Black protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. He then talks about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker who gave a prejudicial and misogynistic commencement address to college graduates at Benedictine College in Kansas. Then, he welcomes back political affairs analyst David Rothkopf to give his opinions on the upcoming presidential debates and his new article in Haaretz called "Biden Has Not Turned His Back on Israel. But Netanyahu Has." Next, John takes calls from listeners on freedom of religion and the 10 Commandments. Then lastly, it's the return of TV's Frank Conniff to chat with the riff raff about Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Touko 20241h 24min
The Ongoing Debate on How to Properly Debate During the Presidential Debates
Today's podcast has John pondering about the June and September presidential debates announced by Biden and Trump as well as the new rules in place to make sure each candidate can speak without interruption. He then chats with podcast star, director, and actor Bob Cesca about Star Wars and Donald Trump. Next - It's the God Squad - returning to discuss religion and current politics. Then finally, John talks with Dr Tracy Pearson about all things Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Touko 20241h 34min
Veepstakes Challenge Bonus Round: Circumvent Trump's Gag Order
John today discusses the New York antics of Trump and his groveling pack of ass-kissers just outside the courtroom. He then speaks with professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trials of Trump. Next, John welcomes back Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit to Joke about the world and the latest news. Then winding it up - Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to talk about Broadway and take calls from a variety of listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Touko 20241h 41min
A Fixer Elixir to Soothe an Ailing Democracy
This time, John discusses the latest news in his monologue: the death of jazz legend David Sanborn; the UN updating the civilian death toll in Gaza, and the excellent testimony of Michael Cohen in Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York. He then interviews Federico Finchelstein who is a world-renowned expert on fascism, populism, and dictatorship and is a Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College in New York City. They talk about his new book "The Wannabe Fascists". And finally he Jokes with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Jimmy Tingle about current news and Jimmy's new show "Humor and Hope for Humanity" which is running at the Soho Playhouse in New York City Through June 2nd.Tickets and more information available at Jimmy Tingle dot com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Touko 20241h 25min
Flashback: David Crosby Remembered
This Flashback show showcases the warm friendship between John and David.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Touko 202454min
Weekend Interviews: Frank Bruni, Jennifer McClellan, Dave Weigel, and Treena Orchard
John interviews journalist Frank Bruni, Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, journalist Dave Weigel, and Associate Professor in the School of Health Studies and an Affiliate in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research at Western University in London, Ontario - Treena Orchard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Touko 20241h 33min
Netanyahu, Hitler, and Trump
John's opening monologue for Tell Me Everything begins with President Biden's announcement that he will stop arms shipments to Israel if they attack the Gaza city of Rafah. He also talks about Stormy Daniels testimony in Trump's Manhattan business fraud trial and Hilary Clinton comparing today's GOP to Nazi Germany. Then, he interviews the former president of the American Medical Association - Dr. Andrew Gurman. He's joined a list of 48 healthcare professionals in a letter to American voters saying another Donald Trump presidency poses a major 'threat to public health'. Next, John is joined by Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voice segment to talk about indigenous myths and culture. And wrapping it up they play another round of Native "Did You Know?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Touko 20241h 6min
What Goes Around Comes Around
John begins by praising President Biden who is now saying he will be halting arms supplies to Israel if Netanyahu invades the Gaza city of Rafah. He also discusses Moscow Marge getting booed as she tried to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, RFK Jr. having brain worms, and the news that Trump's other trials will be stalled yet again. Then, Bob Cesca is back and they chat about mail in ballots, republican abortion policies, and other current news. Next, he takes calls from listeners on Trump and Biden in Wisconsin trolling Trump over his FOXCON con job. Then, winding it up, John welcomes back legal consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson to answer questions on Trump's trials.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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