Flashing Back to 5 Years Ago

Today's discussion delves into the controversy over Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and the failure of his staff to properly notify the White House he was out sick. Then, he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the 14th Amendment, the actual oath the president takes and if it applies to the 14th Amendment, and the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas. Next, John speaks with Sean in California about Republicans who cowered during the January 6th attack - now calling the rioters "hostages". He plays a clip of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talking about the agreement with Speaker Mike Johnson to fund the government. And wrapping it up he talks with comedian Rhonda Hansome on a new report that found that forty-five percent of companies plan to eliminate bachelor's degree requirements for some roles starting next year. They take calls from Wayne in Michigan on comparisons between Trump and Elon Musk, Joseph in Manhattan Beach on Women United to Save American Democracy, and Mitch at Kent State on how to deal with MAGA relatives and friends.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Tammi 20241h 16min

Today - John relates the many GOP lies and actual facts about the January 6th attack at the capitol. He also plays clips of President Biden's first big campaign speech. Then, Mitch from Kent State calls in about the late Phil Ramone's birthday and the January 6th anniversary. And, Rob in Orlando calls in to try and spread GOP lies. Next, TV's Frank returns to talk with John about great movies and TV shows of the past year. They take a call from Brian in Oregon on the racism of Elise Stefanik slamming former Harvard president Claudine Gay. Finally, they discuss the resignation of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre and the future of the NRA and sure enough - Steven in Georgia calls in to tell them guns are good for America. Also, wrapping it up, Fred in Illinois calls to talk about movies about movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Tammi 20241h 6min

Today, on the 3rd Anniversary - John talks about the latest info on the January 6th attack at the capital including the Supreme Court's decision to review Trump's plea to remain on the ballot in Colorado after the state Supreme Court ruled he is ineligible under the 14th Amendment to run for office again. Then, he interviews Farai Chideya who is the creator and host of Our Body Politic, a nationally syndicated public radio show. She has now released a six episode special podcast series on the January 6th Insurrection - January 6th: An American Story which focuses on the stories of seven January 6th investigators and writers to explain how the inner workings of the January 6th Committee were shaped by deep rifts over the role that racist and Christian Nationalist movements played in the insurrection. Next, John mulls over the newly released list of famous names unsealed in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. And finally, he welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay. They take calls from Brian in Oregon on Biden's campaign and Stephen in Kentucky on Kate Cox, Brittany Watts, and other abortion tragedies. Closing it up they chat about Trump's immunity claim in the insurrection case and John plays a clip of Ron DeSantis saying he still backs Trump and won't criticize him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Tammi 20241h

In today's podcast, John talks about the findings and conclusions presented by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on the money Trump made while in office. Then, he chats with Chris in California on the brainwashing of right wing voters and Rachel in Los Angeles on the Green Day lyric change on TV New Year's eve. He also talks with Ron in Kentucky on the Nazi rhetoric of Trump. And winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the Native Voices segment. They discuss indigenous voter turnout and suppression; the death of Native activist Klee Benally; and the meaning of Potlatch ceremonies which is a gift-giving feast practiced by Indigenous peoples. They talk with Mark in South Dakota and he asks about Disney indigenous characters and how to get solar panels to tribal lands, and Brian in Oregon who asks about indigenous office holders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Tammi 20241h 5min

John discusses revoltingly fake Christians and notes the death of conservative culture war advocate and media mogul Donald Wildmon. He plays clips of Nikki Haley backpedaling on her previous comments about the Civil War. Also clips of Trump and Mike Johnson promoting Christian Nationalism. Then, he chats with actor, director, and radio host Bob Cesca on Trump's body odor, the GOP's failure to acknowledge racism, and the competition between Trump and Nikki Haley. Next, John speaks with Atlanta attorney Marie on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's river razor wire buoys. Also he talks with Mike in Pennsylvania on abortions. And lastly, he welcomes back political strategist Max Burns and they discuss Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter, Rudy Giuliani and the GOP's lies, and Donald 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.

4 Tammi 20241h 21min

John is back from holiday break. Today he talks about Nikki Haley's refusal to cite slavery as the cause of the Civil War during a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. Then, he plays a clip of Karine Jean-Pierre blasting republicans for bussing migrants across the country for a political stunt. He takes a call from Mike in Michigan on Nikki Haley's gaff. Also Jessica in Oregon calls on new movies and Marie in Atlanta calls on Elise Stefanik and the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay. Next, John welcomes back Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price. They talk about the death of Bobby Rivers and other news. They talk with Stephen in Kentucky on Trump and Bill Barr. They also listen to a clip of Eric Swalwell on the democrats record of not sticking up for themselves. And finally, they talk with Rachel in L.A. on her breast cancer news and Bill in New Jersey on racism in American history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Tammi 20241h 19min

In part 2 of this holiday special Year in Review - John has a group discussion about religion with 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 chat about the rise of Christian Nationalism and discuss the revoltingly fake Christian of the year, the resolve of Israel-Hamas War, and the most encouraging story of the year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Tammi 202451min

In this year end special - John has a round house discussion about politics with the Vice President of Politics at Crooked Media - Shaniqua McClendon, political pundit and podcast host Victor Shi, and legal analyst/ political consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson. They chat about the epic failures of the GOP, projections for the presidential election in November, how new abortion laws effect voter turnout, the Ukraine and Israeli wars, and the most inspiring news stories of 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Tammi 202453min