The Systematic Vanishing of Competent Officials

John is broadcasting from L.A. and his monologue today discusses the details in Trump's federal 2020 election tampering indictment and how the GOP is scrambling to come up with a logical defense. He takes a call from Laura in Los Angeles on Madonna and Trump. Then, the great Bob Cesca is back to banter about the latest Trump indictments plus they reminisce and remember Paul Reubens AKA Pee Wee Herman who recently passed. Next, he takes calls from Sean in California, Rachel in L.A., and Mike in Georgia. And, John closes it up with democratic strategist Max Burns and they chat about congress, the GOP, and all things Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Elo 20231h 23min

John runs down the details of Trump's latest indictment being charged with four counts in connection with his efforts to subvert the will of voters in 2020. He takes calls from Trucker Blake and Rich both in Indiana. Then he interviews Aallyah Wright who is the national rural issues reporter for Capital B News. They discuss Patrick Braxton who was the first black mayor elected to Newburn, Alabama and has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit due to harassment and intimidation. Next, Dr. Tracy Pearson breaks down the latest Trump indictment. They chat with Pit Doc in Ohio, Brian in Oregon, and Stephen in Kentucky. Then wrapping it up - Dr. Tracy talks about the Lizzo scandal and Mike in Michigan calls to ask if the Trump trial should be televised. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Elo 20231h 15min

John's monologue today discusses Donald Trump's latest failures in court and how he's been grifting from his base for campaign finances but uses the money to pay his legal bills. He takes a call from Marsha in San Diego on religion and politics. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn and they talk about the movie Oppenheimer and the 2024 GOP hopefuls. He speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about Trump lawyers. Next, John hosts a comedy panel featuring Rhonda Hansome, Frank Vignola and Karen Schwarz. They discuss Elon Musk and Twitter/ X, the Trump campaign, and other Republicans running for president. Debbie in Arizona calls in, and also Sean in California. Then lastly the panel talks about the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, zoom as a medium, and the death of actor/ comedian Paul Reubens. Mitch at Kent State calls in to rave about Rhonda's play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Elo 20231h 30min

The monologue this time discusses how the GOP's inquiry to impeach President Biden may actually help his approval ratings and the new accusations that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used a Nazi code on X, formerly called Twitter. Then, he interviews author and whistleblower Miles Taylor on his new book “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump ”. Next, John plays clips of Trump claiming innocence and takes calls from Theresa in Washington State, Pastor John in Connecticut, and Jay in North Carolina. Then winding it up - he plays a clip of Rep. Eric Swalwell responding to questions about his heated exchange on the house floor with Speaker McCarthy. He takes calls from Kenzi in Texas, Richie in L.A., Beachside Bill in Florida, and Stephen in Kentucky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Heinä 20231h 25min

In this weekend podcast, John talks about the heat wave and explains the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State. Then it's Thea Harper's Minority Report. She discusses the case of Carly Russell who faked her own kidnapping and the case of Alisha Watts, a North Carolina woman who is still missing. Next, Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns and they talk about the Tim Scott Prayer Breakfast, a Texas teacher who was fired from her job after going to a drag show, and other current news. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Mark in South Dakota, and Bill in New Jersey. Then finally, John interviews cover song expert /author Ray Padgett and they chat about his new book "Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Heinä 20231h 17min

This time John discusses the heat wave and Biden's speech on climate change; Mitch McConnell's medical incident freezing up during a news conference; and the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Then, he welcomes Prof. Corey Brettschneider back and they talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judicial system and Trump's January 6th indictment watch as well as other Trump news. Next, Mark in Wisconsin calls in about racism and the white-washing of slavery and Sean in California calls to chat about Special Counsel Jack Smith. Then winding it up - John interviews Samuel Freedman about his book “Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Heinä 20231h 25min

Lots of news for this monologue. First, a former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told house lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified flying objects and alien bodies. Second, Hunter Biden plead not guilty in court after his plea deal fell apart. Third, Mitch McConnell was escorted away during his news conference after freezing up mid sentence. Fourth, Rudy Giuliani admitted he made false statements about 2 Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss - falsely accused them of manipulating ballots. And Fifth, the passing of iconic singer Sinead O'Conner. Then, he chats with director, actor, and podcast host Bob Cesca on Sinead's death, Star Trek, and all things Trump. Next John interviews Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO of Upwardly Global. They discuss how to reform the US policies on refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Then there's a full discussion of the House UAP Hearings. He takes calls from David in Santa Fe, Mike in Georgia, and Charles in Miami.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Heinä 20231h 35min

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