All Backtracking Backtalk But No Backbone
Today - John discusses the horrific mass shooting at a concert in Moscow. Also MTG calling for removal of Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump's financial woes. Then, he interviews American historian and cultural critic - Dr Ruth Ben Ghiat. She is a scholar on fascism and authoritarian leaders - they discuss her new piece for CNN called "Trump's Praise of Dictators." And finally, John takes some calls and welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to talk 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.
25 Maalis 20241h 23min
Native Voices with Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith
John chats with Julie Francella, Simon Moya-Smith, and Rae Fancher about indigenous culture.Link to article : https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/fake-arizona-rehab-centers-scam-native-americans-from-across-the-country-officials-warn-during-investigationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Maalis 202443min
Latitia: A Lien, Mean, Fighting Machine Because We All Need Somebody to Lien On
John's monologue today discusses the House looking to already vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. Also he talks about the looming deadline for Trump as AG Latitia James prepares to seize his massive New York estate. Then, he chats with John Nichols from The Nation about primary results, Donald Trump's finances, and the proposed cease-fire in Gaza. Next, he welcomes back Juliet Jeske of Decoding Fox News. They talk about the misinformation spreading on Republican media. And lastly, John interviews legendary stand-up comedian Tig Nataro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Maalis 20241h 43min
Why Oh Why Oh - Check the Bio for Bernie in Ohio?
Today's podcast discusses the big GOP Senate Primary win in Ohio by Trump-backed Car Salesman Bernie Moreno. Then, John has a fun chat with podcast celebrity Bob Cesca on the resurgence of Paul Manafort, the House testimony of Lev Parnas, and the unreachable half-a-billion dollar business fraud payment that Trump is hoping to attain. Then the God Squad returns to talk about Christo-fascists, toxic masculinity, and misogyny in religion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Maalis 20241h 26min
SCOTUS Playing "Texas Hold Em"
John's monologue this time is all about the Supreme Court allowing Texas to begin enforcing a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally. Then, he interviews legal analyst Dina Doll about the SCOTUS ruling in Texas and Trump's legal troubles. Next, John welcomes back political blogger Heather Digby Parton and they discuss the future of the GOP and the past of Donald Trump. Then finally, it's the long awaited interview with British stand-up comedian, actor, and activist - Suzy Eddie Izzard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Maalis 20241h 40min
A Bloodbath in Dayton Ohio
The monologue today is about Trump's "Bloodbath" speech and the many other bat-shit crazy things he's been saying lately. Then, John interviews former US ambassador Jake Johnston on the escalating situation in Haiti. And he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to talk about current 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.
19 Maalis 20241h 24min
The Courts May Not Save Us From Trump
In today's podcast - John discusses current news stories including Mike Pense saying he won't endorse Trump, DA Fani Willis being allowed to continue in the Georgia election interference case, and Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling denying Trump's motion to dismiss in the classified documents case. Then, he interviews David Corn from Mother Jones about current politics. And lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to talk about movies, comedy, TV, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Maalis 20241h 23min
Trump Firm Paid FBI Informant to Smear Hunter Biden
Today, John discusses the new reporting that ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov (who was charged with lying about the Bidens under oath) was paid $600,000 in 2020 by a UK company owned by Trump business associates in Dubai. This was the same year Smirnov began telling lies about Hunter Biden. Then, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment. They chat about Jesse Waters claiming that Native Americans' lands were not stolen. Then finally, they discuss the Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota being shut down after they refused to allow Native Americans plus Simon and Julie give us another round of "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.
16 Maalis 202447min
