Flashback Special: The History of the Fourth of July
In this flashback show from 2 years ago - John talks with Historian Kenneth C. Davis about the beginnings of the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence. He then talks to directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine about their documentary: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song. And then winding it up - John chats with filmmaker Ken Burns on his documentary film about the life of Benjamin Franklin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Jul 20241h 9min
Can King Biden Use His Immunity to Stop Trump?
Today, John discusses how to get Biden's message out to undecided voters and speaks with callers about Project 2025 and the ramifications of having a King President. Then he welcomes back The God Squad. He chats about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They chat about SCOTUS criminalizing the homeless, SCOTUS striking down the Chevron decision, and the media's narrative about the fitness of Biden and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Jul 202447min
America's First Independence Day with a King in the Oval Office
Today's 4th of July monologue discusses how the media is handling the run-up to the Republican and Democratic conventions. Then, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They talk about Leonard Peltier, the meaning of the white buffalo, and what Independence Day means to indigenous people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jul 202444min
The Burning Dumpster Fire of a 2nd Trump Presidency
Today's monologue focuses on an article in the Washington Post by Catherine Rampell. She says: in a recent blind test conducted by Yougov - they asked Americans what they thought about major policies proposed by President Biden and Donald Trump without specifying who proposed them. The idea was to see how the public perceived ideas when stripped of tribal associations and Biden won hands down. Then, he interviews journalist for Mother Jones - Julianne McShane on the fallout after the 1st presidential debate. Next, John takes calls from the Evil Army of the Night on the failing of the Dems to support Biden and the stupidity of the GOP to support Trump with blind obedience. Then finally, he welcomes back Comedy Daddy - Keith Price and they chat with callers about the campaigns and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 Jul 20241h 30min
From "I Am Not A Crook" to "A Crook Is Not A Crook"
John talks about the Trump immunity ruling by the Supreme Court, speaks with Corey Brettschneider, author of The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend I, and chats with comics Rhonda Hansome, J-L Cauvin, and Adam Sank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Jul 20241h 26min
Too Much Orange Makeup to Tell a Bald-Faced Lie
Today, in John's monologue - he lists off the many lies Trump told during the debate and ponders why CNN decided NOT to fact check him in any way. Then, he interviews political writer Jennifer Cohn and she discusses the origins of Julian Assange's Wikileaks scandal and the Big Lie about the 2020 election being stolen. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to chat about the news and pop culture with John and listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Jul 20241h 23min
Weekend Interviews: Joe Shute and Bob Woodward
In this episode - John interviews Joe Shute, author of “Stowaway: The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat”. Then, a flashback interview from 2 years ago - "Inside the Mind of Trump" with journalist Bob Woodward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Jun 202450min
The Debate About the Debate
John talks about the Trump/ Biden debate with Democratic Strategists Max Burns, Ameshia Cross, Heather Digby Parton, and Cliff Schecter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jun 20241h 9min
