The History of the Forth of July
John talks with Historian Kenneth C. Davis about how current events have come full circle and the beginnings of the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence. He then talks to directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine about their new documentary: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song. To close it up - John chats with Bill in New Jersey and Adam in Tennessee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jul 202255min
The New Battle Over Access to Abortion Pills
In this episode John talks about the high demand for abortion-inducing pills and the back tracking of republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. He also talks to callers about Cassidy Hutchinson and Ron DeSantis. Next he interviews Rusty Anderson - guitarist for hundreds of "A" list musicians and currently in Paul McCartney's band. (The interview includes his new single Fire Fly). Then Chris and John talk Hollywood and do impressions of Alec Baldwin and Trump. Then finally he chats with Mike in Missouri on what would happen if Republicans return to power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Jul 20221h 6min
The Good, Bad and Ugly of The Supreme Court
John talks about the Good, Bad and Batshit crazy decisions of The Supreme Court PLUS a special Seussian poem about the SCOTUS written by John. He also takes a call from Louie in Florida. Next he interviews actor and director Matthew Modine. Finally he takes calls from Rich in Denver and 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.
1 Jul 20221h 2min
Fake Christians Stripping Women's Rights Away
In this episode John talks about the states that are immediately taking away safe legal abortions and the hypocrisy of the GOP. Then he speaks to Kayla Gogarty of Media Matters on anti-LGBT group Moms for Liberty. Finally he takes calls from Aaron in Pennsylvania and Linda in Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Jun 202244min
The Jaw Dropping Testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson
John discusses the revealing testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson in the latest January 6th committee hearing. He then speaks with Allison Gill author of @MuellerSheWrote and host of the Daily Beans podcast. Then closing it up he takes calls from Victoria in California and Dave in Washington. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Jun 202251min
SCOCTUS officiates the Remarriage of Church and State
John talks about the latest Supreme Court ruling allowing prayer in schools and the end of safe legal abortions in red states. He then speaks with a panel featuring comedians Talia Reese, Scott Blakeman and Todd Montesi on current events. Finally he chats with Rolando in Southern California, Steven in Kentucky, and Jay in Northern California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jun 202249min
These Fake Christians, Theocratic Thugs, and Deeply Stupid Misogynists Have No Idea What They've Done
John discusses the Supreme Courts ruling to overturn Roe v Wade. Next he Francis Callier and Angela Shelton aka Frangela duo about the SCOTUS decision and more. Then he talks with Prof. Anthea Butler from the University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Religious Studies about the ramifications of the SCOTUS ruling. Finally he chats with Writer and Activist Lauren Rankin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Jun 202247min
More Review and Aftermath of the January 6th Hearings
John reviews and highlights some clips of the January 6th Select Committee hearings and ponders on some Trump comments about it at a recent GOP rally with comedian Leighann Lord. He then takes calls from Sela in Texas, Charles in Miami, and Dave in Pittsburg. Next he interviews Frank Santopadre the Emmy-winning writer of award shows, talk shows, roasts, and Co-host of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Lastly he chats with Linda in Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Jun 20221h
