A Day of Good and Bad News
John talks about recent good and not-so-good news including new congressional committees, stolen presidential documents, and climate change. Then he talks about different media issues with Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters for America. Next comedian, broadcaster, and scientist Natalia Reagan joins the show once again with more Sh!t You Can’t Say. And finally, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns and they talk about politics and take a call from Sela in Texas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Jan 20231h 8min
New House Rules Package Caters to MAGA Extremists
John discusses the new House Rules Package which gives more power to individual members, allows for aggressive investigation of the Biden administration on issues such as COVID-19 and the southern border; and makes it more difficult to increase federal spending. Then he interviews Wired reporter and author Steve Silberman. They talk about politics and his new book "The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity". Next he delivers a requiem for Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway AKA Diamond of Diamond and Silk and takes a call from Bill in New Jersey who talks about restricting birth control access for teens in Texas. Then finally he chats with political and cultural legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and cultural issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Jan 20231h 15min
A House of Ill Repute
In this episode - John watches the TV as the battle to elect a new House speaker enfolds. Then he talks with Eric Ward from the Western States Center. Next he interviews Trevor Higgins who is the Vice President of Climate Policy at The Center for American Progress. And finally he discusses with Chris the possible outcomes of the CHAOS on the House Floor and watches TV as it happens live - then takes calls from Rachel in L.A. and Michael in the Bronx.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Jan 20231h 25min
Burnin Down the House Just to Scare a Mouse
In this episode John plays clips from House Republicans as they try to elect a speaker. Then he talks about it with listeners and takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Bruce in California, and Dean in L.A. Then Sean in California calls in to discuss the comedy of the GOP infighting and Cheryl in Michigan likens this to the election of the Pope. Jeff in L.A. talks about the kindness of Ronald Reagan. Then comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster, "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price joins the show and they chat with Ken from Ohio about the war in Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Jan 202351min
Collapsing Like a House of Cards
Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John and he talks about the failure of the GOP to elect a speaker of the House. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about politics and what might happen in the House of Representatives and who will become speaker. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols who says the real lesson of the speaker chaos is that Trump is finished in the current GOP. Then finally he chats with political director of Daily Kos David Nir who poses the question "What happens if Republicans never pick a speaker"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Jan 20231h 7min
Throwing Stones in a Glass House
Today again John pokes fun at Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he interviews writer, speaker, organizer, activist, and podcast co-host Victor Shi on GOP infighting and what will happen in the House. Next he chats with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on Trump's tax returns, the speaker confusion in the House, and Elon Musk's new twitter. They talk with Mike in Michigan and discuss Lauren Boebert's nominations for speaker. Then finally he takes a call from Grant in Missouri on racism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Jan 20231h 3min
A House Divided Cannot Stand
Today John gives a monologue about Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn about the clown car of comedy happening in the House. Next he interviews New York Times-contributing writer Wajahat Ali and they discuss what will happen in congress. And finally he talks to anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan with more sh!t you just can’t say. They talk with Marie in Atlanta about slavery and the GOP circus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jan 20231h 11min
New Year's Special Interviews
John Interviews iconic actor Ron Perlman. They talk politics, some of his legendary roles and Ron's latest movie "The Last Victim". Next John talks with Canadian writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural commentator Stephen Marche about the political divide in America, the design behind how January 6th played out, and the release of his latest book "The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jan 20231h 1min
