First a Funeral - Then a Murder
This time John talks about the death of the Durham Report as it finally fizzles out AND the murder of Marco Rubio on the debate stage by Senator Val Demings. He then interviews Natasha Lance Rogoff author of “Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia". Next John takes a call from Elizabeth in Los Angeles on anger vs outrage in politics. And finally some good news for Dems as the midterm elections begin in some states.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s History of Antisemitic Tropes
This week John is broadcasting from California and he discusses the history of antisemitic comments from Trump and the acceptance of it from the GOP. He then interviews Karen Bakker author of “The Sounds of Life - How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants”. They talk about the secret world of sound and how other species communicate. Then Rhonda Hansome joins him and they chat with Brian from Oregon, Mike in Michigan, Steven in Kentucky, and Sheryl in Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Minority Farmers Sue the Government Over Repealed Debt Relief Program
John and Thea discuss farmers of color who filed a class action lawsuit claiming the recent repeal of a debt relief program that targeted them amounts to a breach of contract by the government. He then interviews Paul Feig about his new film "The School for Good and Evil". Next he interviews Mye Hoang about her new documentary film "Cat Daddies". And finally he chats with Bill in New Jersey about a 94 year old candidate for Prime Minister in Malaysia; a new compound found in marijuana; the close Utah Senate race between Evan McMullin and Mike Lee; the retiring of Trevor Noah from The Daily Show; and the tragic death of NFL star Pat Tillman who was killed in action as a result of friendly fire in Afghanistan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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President Zelensky Tells Ukrainians to Leave Annexed Regions ASAP
John discusses the war in Ukraine as forces continue to gain ground in territory occupied and annexed by Russia, with Kyiv saying it has liberated some 600 settlements. He then talks with Jay in Illinois about recent comparisons of red and blue cities. He also talks to Rich in Indiana on Ben Bernanke receiving a Nobel prize. Next he talks to Bill from New jersey about dark money in political advertising. Then he chats with Sheryl in Michigan on the best Angela Lansbury movies. And last but not least he interviews actress, poker player, and voice over artist Jennifer Tilly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Trump Subpoena
Joe Sudbay returns to fill in for John again and he discusses the revelations from the J6 Committee. Then he interviews Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on election deniers and more. Next he speaks with Brandi Buchman of DailyKos on the Jan 6th Hearings and Trumpworld. Then he talks politics and more with Max Burns from The Beast. And finally he chats with Daniel Nichanian from BOLTS magazine on the upcoming midterm races.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A Bad Day for Donald Trump and Other Confederates
John first laments that his Twitter was hacked and goes on to discusses the recent developments in various Trump scandals and then he takes calls from Beachside Bill in Florida, Timbo in Arizona, and Sean in California. Next John talks politics with Bob Cesca discussing the verdict in the Alex Jones case. Then he interviews comedian, writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and political commentator Katie Halper on her recent firing from Hill TV for calling out Israel's apartheid state. And finally he chats with Michael in The Bronx on violent outbursts from MAGA radicals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Saying Goodbye to Angela Lansbury and Tulsi Gabbard
In this episode John give a warm eulogy to legendary actress Angela Lansbury and a lukewarm farewell to Tulsi Gabbard who announced she is leaving the Democratic party. Next he welcomes back Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy from the BOOM! Lawyered podcast and they talk about abortion laws and SCOTUS issues. Then he interviews Brian Michael Jenkins the author of “Plagues and Their Aftermath”. And to wrap it up; Comedy Daddy Keith Price joins John and they take a call from Todd in Wisconsin on the benefits of hemp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Loka 20221h 10min
The Biggest Bigot of the Whole Damn Day
John ponders who is the biggest bigot after racist comments from Tommy Tuberville, Kanye. MTG, and Trump. He also gives a history lesson on the multiple horrid acts of Christopher Columbus. Then he interviews Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik on Native Americans; Hollywood myths; Covid 19 vaccines; and neoliberalism in America. Next he talks with Simon Moya Smith on Indigenous Peoples Day and more. And finally he chats with Dylan in New Mexico, Marie in Atlanta, and Marty in St. Louis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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