A Black Eye, a Pocket Full of Drugs, and a Trail of Carnage

Highlights from some of the insightful, heartfelt, and funniest listener call-ins on Tell Me Everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Marras 202248min

John talks with English historian Sir Ian Kershaw about his new book "Personality and Power: Builders and Destroyers of Modern Europe". Then he interviews author Christopher Anderson about his soon to be released book "The King: The Life of Charles III".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Marras 202254min

A Thanksgiving Special: John talks about being thankful and interviews author and theologian Diana Butler Bass on gratitude and what it means to be truly grateful. He promotes her Substack "The Cottage" and also her book "Grateful : The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks". Then regulars Rhonda Hansome, Keith Price, and professor Corey Brettschneider join him for a special round-table discussion on what we have to be thankful for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Marras 202250min

In this episode John talks about the resignation of Dr Anthony Fauci and the rise of the GOP's hate for him when he refused to lie for Trump about the pandemic. Then he interviews the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition - Dr. David Johns on LGBTQ rights, recent violent attacks on them, and what we can do to help. Next he talks with Democratic strategist and the founder of Third Degree Strategies - Max Burns on Trump, the Midterms, and other politics. Then finally John chats with serial media entrepreneur Jon Sinton on unreliable polling and what will happen in future elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Marras 20221h 9min

John is fired up mad at the tragic shooting death of 5 people at Club Q - (an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs) by a crazed white male MAGA supporter. He gives countless soundbites from the right showing this was bound to happen. Then he speaks with Greg in New Jersey on the tragedy in Colorado. Next he interviews historian and author Kenneth C. Davis on his new book : "Great Short Books: A Year of Reading - Briefly". John then discusses president Biden's traditional pardoning of 2 turkeys prior to Thanksgiving. He takes a call about the shooting from Bruce in California. And then finally he chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome about Trump, Twitter, and the Colorado Springs shooting. They take calls from Marsha in California, Susan in Pennsylvania, Bill in New Jersey, Crazy Mike in Michigan, and Beachside Bill in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Marras 20221h 11min

In today's podcast, John discusses Merrick Garland appointing special council Jack Smith to oversee the investigations of Trump in the January 6th terrorist attack and the stolen documents taken to Mar-a-Lago. Then he takes calls about it from Dave in Washington and Matthew in New Jersey. Next he chats with MSNBC Pundit Victor Shi on being the youngest 2020 Biden delegate and the new Dem leadership. Then finally he interviews author Sarah Chauncey on mental health and cat ownership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Marras 202255min

In this episode; John interviews television producer, writer, musician, artist, and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his new documentary “Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues” which consists of many short interview clips and sound recordings from Louis Armstrong himself. Then he sits down with the critically acclaimed, award winning actor from North Wales. Sir Jonathan Pryce. They talk about his many works including "The Two Popes"; "Brazil"; "Game of Thrones"; The Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice"; and his newest role as Prince Phillip in the final two seasons of the award-winning Netflix historical drama series "The Crown".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Marras 202250min

John discusses the announcement by Nancy Pelosi that she is stepping down as Speaker of the House and the future of what will happen in the House of Representatives now that Republicans have control as of Jan 1st. Then he speaks with Paul in New Jersey about what he will remember most about Nancy as Speaker and Ivan from Texas calls and is concerned about Republicans in the House hurting Biden's agenda. Next he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Trump’s announcement and the judge blocking DeSantis law on barring ‘woke’ education. Then finally he takes calls from Mark in Canada on Native American Month and Indigenous Canadian playwright Tomson Highway and The Massey Lecture series, Rich in Indiana talks about thyroid health and what to look out for, and Bill in New Jersey talks about Melania divorcing The Donald when his money runs out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Marras 202257min