We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

In this episode, John gives up the real truth behind Governors Ron DeSantis' and Greg Abbott's illegal trafficking of Venezuelan migrants who are seeking asylum. Next he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard, Trump’s special master, and the nationwide abortion ban. Next he takes a call from Marie, an attorney in Atlanta, who calls out Abbott & DeSantis for being accessories to human trafficking. And Finally he interviews Journalist Sarah Posner and they discuss her latest investigative piece on how the conservative takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) fueled the rise of the modern religious right and its formal marriage to the Republican Party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Syys 20221h 13min

Nayyer Haq guest hosts for John (@Nayyeroar on Twitter) To start off the show she runs through some headlines including Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the latest on the pandemic, the results from Tuesday's primaries, and new polls on current candidates running in the midterms. Plus the Amtrak Strike and Nurses Strike in Minnesota. Then she interviews Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center about the Royal family and right wing paramilitary groups. Next she talks with Imani Gandy of ReWire Newsgroup and host of The Boom! Lawyered podcast about abortion regulations in America. And finally she chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters for America about how terminology can alter and construe narratives to mean different things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Syys 20221h 3min

In this episode John talks about Lyndsey Graham's new 15 week abortion ban bill which is getting zero support from Republicans. And John delivers a eulogy for former Solicitor General Ken Starr. Next he talks about the final primaries in Rhode Island and New Hampshire and takes a call from David in Nevada on the failures of the GOP. Then he interviews Jonathan Darman, author of “Becoming FDR”. And he wraps it up with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price talking about Broadway drama and a quick call from Sela in Texas on the death of Ken Starr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Syys 20221h 17min

John discusses the unbalanced media coverage of Biden touchdowns vs Trump faceplants. Next, John and Chris poke fun at NBC's Chuck Todd as he interviews VP Kamala Harris about democratic support of the GOP's extreme fringe candidates. Then John interviews author Sarah Kendzior about her new book “They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent". And finally John takes a call from Theresa in Washington state about the royals and cheating in relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Syys 20221h 7min

In this episode John gives final thoughts on the death of Queen Elizabeth, the new King, and the monarchy. Then he takes a call from Louis in New York about the royal family. Next he interviews Gaia Vince author of “Nomad Century” on how the climate crisis will change where we live. Then he takes a call from Ralph in Connecticut on Joan Rivers and King Charles and wrapping it up he gives a quick demo of President Biden’s New Groove. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Syys 20221h

John honors Star Trek Day, Bernard Shaw, and Queen Elizabeth to start off the show. He then discusses Chuck Schumer announcing a vote to protect same sex marriage. Mitch at Kent State calls to chat about tunes that are about the Queen. Then Sela from Texas talks about a hypocritical gay preacher and Dylan in New Mexico asks about the royal family. John then discusses the results of a new inter-racial marriage poll. Next he takes calls from Carmine in Montana who talks about the filming of "Yellowstone" and Charles in Miami who talks about Bruce Springsteen. Then John plays clips of Biden's speech where he points out hypocritical Republicans. And finally he speaks with Beachside Bill in Florida who has social media troubles and Bruce in California who talks music trivia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Syys 202245min

In this episode, John looks back on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy including her supporters and critics. He then talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on Trump investigations, Politics, and Constitutional Law. Next he interviews Allison Gill of the Daily Beans podcast and author of the book "Mueller She Wrote" on Trump and other current events. Then finally he chats with Rev. Sandy in Los Angeles on the death of Queen Elizabeth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Syys 202259min

John discusses a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that the government cannot require a Christian-owned company to cover HIV preventative medication because it violates their religious rights under federal law. Two Christian-owned businesses in Texas claim the drugs encourage homosexual behavior. Then he interviews Madeline Ostrander, the author of “At Home on an Unruly Planet - Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth”, about the effects of climate change on our sense of home, community, tradition, and history. Next, he again welcomes Bob Cesca and they talk about the PrEP medication ruling in Texas and how "fake" Christians interpret the bible. Then finally he chats with Rich in Denver about dark money in politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Syys 20221h 7min