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John's monologue today begins with President Biden commuting and pardoning a record number of people. He also discusses the campaign promises of Trump and the reality that he is again taking responsibility for an economy that he is inheriting. Then, he welcomes back former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh who is the author of "FUCK SILENCE: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is". They discuss Trump's plans and the Dems resistance. Then finally, John takes calls from listeners on how to stand up to Republicans and fight for democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Joulu 202457min

John talks about Elton John denouncing legalized weed in America and FBI Director Christopher Wray resigning as Trump sets up to install Kash Patel as the new FBI Director. Then, he jokes with Bob Cesca about Trump's latest hairbrained schemes. Next, The God Squad joins the crew to discuss the pope, the Vatican, and the Catholic church. And finally, Dr Tracy Pearson is back to talk with listeners about Trump's cabinet picks and the Franklin Fire in Malibu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Joulu 20241h 39min

The focus of the monologue today is 3 fold. John talks about the outburst and manifesto of shooter Luigi Mangione, Biden's speech at The Brookings Institute, and Trump pushing for his daughter-in-law - Laura Trump to replace Marco Rubio when he becomes Secretary of State. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to poke fun at Trump's tomfoolery and mishigas. Next, John chats with award-winning attorney, best-selling author, and legal commentator; Areva Martin and they mull over the capture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the acquittal of Daniel Penny who was found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Then finally, the hilarious Keith Price is back to joke with listeners about pop culture and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Joulu 20241h 32min

It's a mixed bag of stories for John this time. First, he talks about the capture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Second, he discusses the acquittal of Daniel Penny who was found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And third, he jokes about the many lies of Trump during his interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press". Next, he interviews Professor Susan Greenhalgh about her new book "Soda Science: Making the World Safe For Coca-Cola" which tells the story of how an industry leader mobilized allies in academia to protect profits by advocating exercise, not dietary restraint, as the priority solution to obesity. And lastly, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to chat with listeners about the latest news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Joulu 20241h 29min

John discusses the influence of Elon Musk in the upcoming Trump Administration and the public's reaction to the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then, he talks with Jessica Mackler who is the president of EMILYs list. They discuss key races won on abortion in 2024 and women who will be on the frontlines of protecting Americans against a second Trump administration and Republican extremism. And then finally, John chats with TV's Frank of MST3K and they take calls on pop culture and politics 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.

9 Joulu 20241h 20min

Today - John chats with Simon and Julie for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people. Then, John interviews Tripp Whetsell who's an author and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. As an entertainment journalist, he has covered TV, film, comedy and other aspects of popular culture for more than two decades. They discuss his background and his newly released book "Norman Lear: His Life and Times".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Joulu 20241h 12min

This time John's monologue talks about the latest updates in the search for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson who was shot in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the outrage of people who are fed up with America's health care system and the corruption that is killing people. Then, he interviews Hope Giselle who is an author, artist, trans activist and representative of the National Black Justice Collective's Good Trouble Network. She was the first openly Black trans woman to speak at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington earlier this year. Hope was at the Supreme Court yesterday, one of hundreds rallying outside as the rights of transgender youth in the state of Tennessee were argued before the court. Next, John chats with Glenn from Mississippi about health insurance companies and V.A. benefits. And winding it up, John discusses Elon's new job and takes calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta and flower girl Rachel in Los Angeles on the midtown shooter and the support of Biden's pardon to Hunter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Joulu 20241h 1min

John talks about the cold-blooded shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the problems with America's health care system and what we should do about it. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's latest mishigas and ridiculous cabinet picks. Then finally, John speaks with Dillon Naber Cruz and and Desimber Rose AKA "The God Squad". They chat with listeners about they way the media and politicians never speak directly to "NONES" which are people who identify as atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Joulu 20241h 15min