Trump Scandals Eclipsing the GOP's Election Narratives?

Our weekend podcast features 2 heroes that dare to speak truth to power. First John interviews freelance journalist Garrison Lovely. They discuss his cover story for The Nation magazine: "Confessions of a McKinsey Whistleblower" which is about his experience working for the consulting firm McKinsey and his struggles working on their most controversial clients, ICE and Rikers Island. Then, John welcomes Avi Loeb who is a theoretical physicist that works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. They chat about the government releasing classified information about extraterrestrial life, the space object Oumuamua which is thought to be an alien craft, and his new book "Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Sep 202354min

This time John runs down the headlines and discusses the indictment of Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges and the silence by the GOP on his right to own a gun. He takes a call from Laura in L.A. on the hypocrisy of the Republicans. Then, he speaks with David Corn who is a veteran Washington journalist and political commentator. He's also the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine and an analyst for MSNBC. They talk about the history of the GOP, the evolution of Trump, and his book "American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy". John then talks with Jeff in L.A. on poverty and being Jewish. Next the Minority Report with Thea Harper returns and this time she reports on a Seattle police officer who joked about an Indian grad student that was struck and killed by a cop car. Then finally he chats with political blogger Heather “Digby” Parton on early election polling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Sep 20231h 20min

The monologue today is about the announcement by Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024. John recounts his history in politics including Romney's flip flopping between bravery and brown nosing towards Trump. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on Kevin McCarthy and the Biden impeachment inquiry, ageism in elections, and they take a call from Sean in California on elections and Mitt Romney. Next, John welcomes back internet sensations - Brooklyn Dad Defiant and JoJo From Jerz to the show. They discuss Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of a theater in Denver, the impeachment inquiry, and the weak democratic messaging for 2024. Then lastly, he takes a call from Anthony in Washington on freedoms lost and won in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Sep 20231h 9min

In today's monologue - John discusses House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who is in a bind with his role as the top Republican in Congress under threat from the far right, despite giving hardline conservatives the impeachment inquiry into President Biden that they've been asking for. Then, he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn on the impeachment inquiry and government censorship. Next, "The Rude Pundit" AKA Lee Papa returns to speak about the impeachment inquiry, the fake scandals of the GOP, and the indoctrination of kids to right wing ideology. They talk with Shelley in Georgia about abortion bans and Steve in San Diego on Kevin McCarthy. Then finally, John talks about Sen. John Kennedy’s sensual side as he reads sexy homosexual banned books on the Senate floor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Sep 20231h 31min

A somber monologue today as John pays his respects to the many victims of 911. He discusses the politicizing of the anniversary by the GOP and their persistent refusal to blame the Saudi's for the tragedy. Then, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew and they speak with award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly on the aftermath and residual effects of the 911 attack. Next, John gathers another panel: comedians Rhonda Hansome and Frank Vignola; and women's rights activist and journalist Nida Khan. They chat about the unity, changes, and racism that came from 911 and they take calls from two different Bill's - both in New Jersey - who call in to share their own 911 stories. Then winding it up, the guests say goodbye and promote their latest works and shows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Sep 20231h 15min

John's monologue this time: A mixed bag of good news. First he talks about Nancy Pelosi announcing she is running for re-election in 2024. And he discusses all the news from Georgia - Mark Meadows' motion to move his Georgia election case to a federal one was denied, the scathing letter from D.A. Fani Willis to Rep. Jim Jordan who is trying to obstruct her investigation, and the release of the unredacted Georgia special grand jury report which shows they had recommended indicting Lyndsey Graham, Mike Flynn, and 19 others. He takes a call from Bill in Virginia on the economy and inflation. Then he interviews the executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition - Adrianne Shropshire, (@VoteBlackPAC) and she speaks about gerrymandering and racism in Alabama. Next, John talks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about Fani WIllis' letter and the Georgia grand jury report. And he talks with Elial in California about John's Dr. Seuss Rhyme for Trump's Crimes. Then he welcomes Natalia Reagan back from the flooded Burning Man. They chat with Mitch from Kent State and talk about Natalia’s upcoming trip to Madagascar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Sep 20231h 11min

This time we've selected 3 interesting interviews for the weekend podcast. First, John speaks with Dr. Tracy Pearson about the persecution of Hunter Biden, the first televised Georgia RICO hearing, and Trump being disqualified from running for office. Next he chats with John Nichols from The Nation on Wisconsin gerrymandering, ethics in the Supreme Court, and the many troubles in Mississippi and Alabama. And lastly, John interviews television screenwriter and producer Patty Lin about her time writing for David Letterman, working on the TV show Freaks and Geeks, and her new book "End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Sep 20231h 16min

In today's monologue - John discusses former Trump adviser Peter Navarro being found guilty of 2 counts of criminal contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the riots on January 6th. He also talks about "That 70's Show" actor Danny Masterson being sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping 2 women over 2 decades ago at his home in Hollywood. Then he chats with Beachside Bill in Orlando about the impeachment of President Biden and the 2024 GOP hopefuls. And John welcomes back Professor Cory Brettschneider to discuss the prosecution of January 6th insurrectionists and how constitutional scholars are trying to block Trump from being on the ballots. Next, he speaks with Sean in California on fighting misinformation, Louis in New York on the GOP attempts to impeach Biden, and Rachel in Los Angeles on Mercury in retrograde. Then, John interviews Juliet Jeske of Decoding Fox News. They discuss how Fox News tried to beg Trump to be in the GOP debate, the stupid Tucker/ Trump interview, and the truth telling of Fox News host Steve Doocy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Sep 20231h 25min