The Continuing GOP Fight to Restrict Women's Bodily Autonomy
The discussion today is about the Supreme Court ruling to preserve access to the abortion drug Mifepristone - for the time being. Then, John speaks with Mickey Huff who is the director of Project Censored and serves on the board of the Media Freedom Foundation. They talk about the importance of media literacy. Next, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella to discuss Native cultural heritage and myths about indigenous people. Then finally, John once again interviews Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They go over the Supreme Court's decision on Mifepristone’s availability via mail and what it means for abortion access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Kesä 20241h 36min
The Handmaid's Tale of the SBC
In this episode - John discusses the recent decisions of the Southern Baptist Convention to reject female pastors and ban the use of invitro fertilization. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's fear of sharks and of course the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". Then John welcomes The God Squad: author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They discuss the patriarchy of the Southern Baptists and the GOP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Kesä 20241h 27min
A Hunter and His Gun
The monologue this time is about the Hunter Biden guilty verdict. John compares how the left's reaction to the Hunter Biden trial and outcome is a complete opposite of the Trump trials. Then, he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current legal news and recent trials. Next, he interviews Ira Antelis, founder and co-owner of 120 LIFE which is a company that has created a drink that can lower your blood pressure. And winding it up, he welcomes MN State Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-66a) & Jess Braverman, the Legal Director at GenderJusticeMN to discuss LGBTQ equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Kesä 20241h 18min
Speaking with David Hosier on the Eve of His Execution
Today, John remembers the Reverend James Lawson Jr. who was a towering civil rights leader and a top strategist for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also pokes fun at some recent Trump rally gibberish. Then, a very somber interview with Missouri inmate David Hosier who has now been executed by lethal injection. Next, he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about Trump related legal matters and Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about current news and take calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Kesä 20241h 22min
Counting Down the Top Dickheads of the Week
Today, John lists off his top dirtbags of the week. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising. They talk about the GOP trying to restrict birth control, abortion bans, and getting out the vote. Next, he plays a montage of GOP pundits promising retribution for Trump's prosecutions. And finally, TV's Frank is back and they talk about Trump 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.
10 Kesä 20241h 13min
Interview with Dr Phil Revisited
Town Hall with Dr. Phil McGrawIn this special podcast - John interviews TV personality and psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw on how to navigate life in today's America and his new book " We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Kesä 202450min
Remembering D Day
John talks about the events that led to the end of World War 2 and the world commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast. Then, he interviews comedian Chris Duffy about his new book "Let’s Hang Out: Making (and Keeping) Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Nonromantic Relationships". And finally John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Kesä 20241h 28min
Bribery, Witness Tampering, and Hostages
The monologue today is a collage of stories. John talks about the Georgia Court of Appeals putting a block on Trump's Fulton County Election interference case, NY Governor Kathy Hochul blocking the NYC the congestion pricing plan, and Senate Republicans blocking passage of a bill that would guarantee access to contraception. Also, he discusses Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries roasting congressman Byron Donalds for praising the benefits of Jim Crow, a new ProPublica report that shows multiple Trump witnesses received major financial rewards from his campaign, and Trump openly colluding with Vladmir Putin by saying Russia won't release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unless he wins the election. Then, he welcomes back Podcast Star Bob Cesca to chat about current news and Trump. And finally The God Squad returns to talk about the news and take questions from listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Kesä 20241h 25min
