A Union Divided

Today's monologue is about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Jessica in Oregon calls to talk about the movie Oppenheimer. Then, John interviews celebrity lawyer Aaron Richard Golub and they talk about his book “Ruckus” which is a memoir about his life. Next he chats with comedian Lee Papa, AKA The Rude Pundit about Florida banning African American studies, the decline of Ron DeSantis, and the Trials of Trump. They talk with Sean in California. And finally, he talks with comedian/anthropologist Natalia Reagan on the SAG-AFTRA strike, Barbenheimer, and the culture of bonobos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Heinä 20231h 30min

Today John's monologue is about the Justice Department suing Texas after Governor Greg Abbott refuses to remove floating barbed wire barriers blocking migrants from crossing the border. He takes a call from Martha in Wisconsin on getting out the vote. Then, he interviews Monifa Bandele from MomsRising. They discuss their mission focusing on equity in pregnancy, childbirth and the period after childbirth. The organizing is built on understanding the greater systemic issues mothers experience throughout motherhood due to race, class and gender disparities. Next he talks about the heat wave in the southwest and Trump's meltdown over the DOJ. He talks to Jeff in Illinois about working dogs for vets.org and the trucking firm Yellow averting a strike. Then lastly - Rhonda Hansome returns and he opens the phones to chat about the news with Stephen in Kentucky, Paul in New Jersey, Charles in Miami, and Susan in Pennsylvania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Heinä 20231h 24min

Today, John talks about the passing of legendary singer Tony Bennett. He also discusses Kamala Harris' fiery speech about Florida changing their history books to include positive things about slavery. And he gives an update on the Trump indictments and trials. Then, democratic strategist Max Burns returns and they chat about Alabama defying the Supreme Court by gerrymandering again, the recent developments of Trump's legal woes, and the lack of Democratic support for president Biden's accomplishments. Then winding it up, John remembers Tony Bennett with listeners and takes calls from Wendy in Mississippi, Adrian in Florida, Tanya in Tennessee, Bruce in California, Dean in California, Mike in Georgia, Bill in New York, and Brian in Oregon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Heinä 20231h 4min

John plays a clip of Trump deflecting a question he doesn't understand. He takes calls from Michael in the Bronx on the Trump indictments, Scott in Arkansas on the difference between a nationalist and a patriot, and Sean in California on affirmative action. Next he talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. They chat about abortion rights, the Supreme Court, and the performative cruelty of Senator Tommy Tuberville. Then finally he interviews Florida House Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith. They discuss fighting for trans rights, protections for workers who suffer in the heat, and how to diffuse the crazy policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Heinä 20231h 3min

John's topic today involves the super crazy conspiracy theories of Senator John Kennedy and 2024 presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Senator was on Fox news saying Dems actually want Trump to be president and RFK Jr appeared before a House subcommittee to testify at a hearing on censorship. Jessica in Maine calls in to tout the new law in Maine that empowers women and doctors to make reproductive health care decisions. Then he welcomes the return of Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they discuss Trump indictments and SCOTUS scandals. Next, Jeri in Minneapolis calls to help out the Minocqua Brewing Company which is under fire by the GOP and Bill in Virginia calls to defend the banned country song "Try That in a Small Town" by Jason Aldean. Then finally, comedian Carole Montgomery is back and they chat about the SAG-AFTRA strike, small dick energy, and current politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Heinä 20231h 26min

In today's podcast, John talks about the controversy of country artist Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town". The backlash is over a scene where Black Lives Matter demonstrators are clashing with police and over the video being filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a horrific lynching. Then he chats with director, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca about the SAG-AFTRA Strike and Trump's latest legal troubles. Next, John plays clips of the House Oversight Committee's performative hearing on Hunter Biden. He takes a call from Dean in L.A. on the GOP avoiding any investigations into Trump's corrupt kids. Then wrapping it up, Mark in Wisconsin calls to talk about the bible, it's history, and the people trying to re-write it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Heinä 20231h 2min

John's monologue this time is about the die hard Trump loyalist winged monkeys who still defend him. He takes a call from Rich in Indiana about the term "Quisling" and how that applies to Trump. Then he interviews philosophers Leonard Grob and John K. Roth about their new book “Warnings: The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy". They discuss how democracy has been undermined in the past and how is it happening in the present. Next, he chats with comedian, author, and staunch advocate for the resistance - Allison Gill. She is host of the Daily Beans podcast and they talk about the latest Trump news and crimes. Finally, he takes a call from Lance in Minnesota and they have a discussion about religion and Superhero movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Heinä 20231h 18min

Today's monologue is about the No Label Party which is actually a dark money Republican trick to defeat Biden. John also discusses RFK Jr and his crazy conspiracies caught on tape. He takes a call from Theresa in Washington on the anti-gay SCOTUS ruling and student debt forgiveness. Then he interviews attorney James Brosnahan. They talk about his new memoir “Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases". Next, they play a clip of Lady Blah Blah aka MTG on why Biden is great and they take listener calls from Lupe in Texas and Mike in Atlanta on TV and radio shows. And lastly, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they chat about Trump's speech at the Turning Point Action conference. They take calls from Sean in Texas, Sean in California, Steve in L.A., and Justin in North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Heinä 20231h 25min