Killing Brown People in Boats is Only Phase 1
John this time discusses Politico releasing to the public a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers - which then prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions. He also talks about Trump, who is once again back at it with extrajudicial killings of brown people he claims are "narcoterrorists". There is no credible factual or legal argument that we're engaged in an armed conflict with any drug cartel under international law... so Trump and Hegseth's excuses don't hold water. Next, he speaks with writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Naber Cruz on the evils of Christian Nationalism which is at the heart of the rude and racist Young Republican group chat. And lastly, John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to answer questions from listeners.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 House Gets a Paid Staycation While Other Federal Workers Get to Wade Starvation
In today's podcast - John discusses Trump's minion, Mike Johnson, refusing to address the issue of declining health care and admitting they are using the government shutdown to gut agencies and blackmail Dems into capitulation. He also talks about Dept. of War Head, Pete Kegsbreath, creating a new Pentagon policy requiring full editorial oversight of coverage regarding the military and national defense. Then, he welcomes back Wajahat Ali - who is a columnist, public speaker, former attorney, and Sr. Fellow at the Western States Center. They discuss the GAZA ceasefire and the government shutdown. Next, John speaks with author and broadcaster Ray Suarez on immigration and his book "We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century". And winding it up, John jokes with Comedy Daddy aka Keith Price and they both talk listeners off the edge with wonderous wit and whimsical wisdom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Loka 1h 57min
Bibi Shot to Pieces Biden's Piece Meal Peace Deal - Then He Pieced it Back Together for Piece of Crap Trump to Have Peace of Mind
John talks about the ongoing racist fight to continue honoring Columbus Day instead of Indigenous Day. He also discusses Trump flying to the Middle East for a victory lap tour through Egypt and Israel and to preside over the signing of the Israel-Hamas peace deal. Plus, he jokes about JD Vance's stupidity on the Sunday talk shows and laments the death of legendary actress Diane Keaton. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Trump weaponizing the DOJ with his vindictive prosecutions and the Supreme Court hearing a case on conversion therapy. And then finally, comedian Rhona Hansome returns to joke with John and listeners about the government shutdown mishigas and the ridiculous excuses to keep Columbus Day a holiday.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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AMERICA LAST in Health Care, Government Paychecks, and Basic Dignity
John discusses Trump giving Argentina $20 Billion dollars (during the Government shutdown) and giving Qatar a new Air Force base in Idaho. He also talks about Trump posting that Biden put 274 FBI agents into the crowd on January 6th 2021- even though he was president at the time. Next, he welcomes back historian Kenneth C. Davis to talk about the right to free speech and the horror of GOP book burning that is happening now in our country. And last but not least - John jokes with MST3K star TV's Frank Conniff and they take calls from listeners on current events, crappy movies, and the fubar world of Trump.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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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Julie and Simon talk about the ongoing debate around Columbus Day. They also discuss what's going on in Alaska, paving over Native rights and they talk about the rise in aggressive ICE raids targeting vulnerable communities. They close with the dismantling of the Doctrine of Discovery and they take many interesting calls from listeners.Simon Moya-Smith - instagram.com/simonsaidtakeapic threads.com/@simonsaidtakeapicJulie’s Substack “The Fire I Keep” https://substack.com/@juliefrancella?r=1u83jb&utm_medium=iosCheck out Julie's artwork on her website - juliefrancella.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Loka 41min
The Vicious, Bloody War to Get a Peace Prize
John talks about Trump's Gaza Peace deal. The details are still being worked out, but the Awards Season campaign to get Trump a Nobel Peace Prize has kicked into high gear across right-wing news media and the MAGAsphere. Also, John says revenge is a full time job in Pam Bondi's DOJ. A Grand Jury took the bait and has indicted NY Attorney General Letitia James on one count of mortgage fraud, the latest political indictment from "The Enemies List". Then, he speaks with Monte Mader. She's a culture critic, musician, podcaster, and fitness professional whose transformation from conservative fundamentalism to fearless truth-teller has made her a powerful voice for cultural change. Monte’s early life was steeped in Christian fundamentalism and conservative politics. She pursued theological studies in Israel and was immersed in environments that emphasized obedience and traditional gender roles. However, personal experiences and critical reflection led her to question and eventually deconstruct these belief systems. Check out her podcast "Flipping the Table" and support her on Patreon at MonteMader. And then, John chats with listeners on Pope Leo condemning economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury. Plus, they talk about the latest update on the Epstein files and John's appearance in Chicago for his "Separation of Church and Hate" tour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Loka 1h 22min
A Lowdown Showdown to a Broke-down Shutdown
Democratic Strategist Max Burns guest hosts for John while he is on stage in Chicago for the Separation of Church and Hate tour. Max discusses the absurd Republican excuses for continuing the government shutdown and for not swearing in Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to the House of Representatives in Arizona's 7th Congressional District on Sept. 23rd. Then, he interviews writer, director, actor, and producer - Tim Blake Nelson. They talk about his new play "And Then There Were No More". Next, he jokes with investigative reporter Brian Karem about his new book: "Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It" and his latest podcast "Hard Pass" where Brian is joined by two university journalism professors, and they analyze whether news medias are holding the White House accountable in their coverage. And finally, he speaks with Democratic Columnist Jared Yates Sexton about his latest piece on Substak "A Crisis of Meaning and Purpose: Our Identities Have No Bodies".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Loka 1h 27min
Rook Defends Her King - Bishop Takes Night
John talks about the ongoing engineered hostage crisis of our government shutdown and Attorney General Pam Bondi who went before the Senate Judiciary and tried to snipe and bully her way through a heated hearing over her DOJ's unlawful actions. Then, he welcomes back Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals and she is the author of Gathering Up the Fragments: Preaching as Spiritual Practice (2007), Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love (2019) and How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith (2023), which has been adapted into a young adult book, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life’s Decisive Moments (2025), and a picture book for young children, I Can Learn to Be Brave (to be released in July 2026). Next, John talks about the impacts of the shutdown with Imelda Avila-Thomas. She is the AFGE Local 2139 President, representing workers at Department of Labor Wage And Hour Division in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. And finally, comedian Keith Price jokes with the gang about Trump's latest mishigas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Loka 1h 33min
