Trump is Selling Toxic Tariffs as a Miracle Cure
John discusses Trump's latest BS - talking about how he will protect women and how his tariff plan will help the economy. He then plays a clip of President Biden at the UN General Assembly talking about peace in the Middle East. And, he also discusses California moving to ban all plastic bags in a year. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to give his perspective on Trump's court cases and the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Next, John interviews producer, director, and composer Josh Frank about his latest project Silents Synced which pairs silent film classics with modern music, bringing out common tones and themes from each work of art. Then lastly, he welcomes back Monifa Bandele who is Senior Vice President at MomsRising. They discuss the impact a six-week ban in Georgia has had on moms and she expands on its maternal health outcomes both across the Deep South and in Georgia. As a maternal health expert, Monifa also talks about how the Supreme Court’s mifepristone decision has had disproportionate impacts on already marginalized groups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Sep 20241h 18min
Here's to You, Mr. Robinson
This time John's monologue runs down the day's mixed bag of news which includes more eye-popping dirt on the North Carolina nominee for Governor Mark Robinson. Then, he interviews the minority leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Greta Neubauer on the close races in her battleground state. Next, John takes calls from listeners on the media and the election. And finally, Rhonda Hansome returns to chat with everyone about current news 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.
24 Sep 20241h 24min
State Voting Rules Changed at the Last Minute Show GOP's Panic Before the Election
Today, John discusses how the GOP is changing their voting regulations in Georgia and Nebraska at the last minute to try to cheat in the presidential election. He also talks about the latest update in the salacious Lt. Governor Mark Robinson scandal. Then, he interviews political strategist and the executive director of BlackPAC - Adrianne Shropshire about Trump and Mark Robinson. Next, John takes calls from listeners on Trump and the GOP trying to make it harder to vote. And finally, TV's Frank Conniff is back to chat with callers about pop culture, the upcoming election, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Sep 20241h 29min
Even More Interviews from the DNC
Recorded at the DNC - John interviews Jessica Mackler of Emily's List; Ken Weber who is president of Weber Asset Management, a registered investment advisor firm based in New York; and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Sep 202433min
The Reverse Coattails Effect
Today, John talks about North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson who has been at the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state’s hard right GOP lieutenant governor to an account that made many offensive statements on a porn site’s message board. Next, John interviews NC State Congressman /Democratic Leader Robert Reives about Mark Robinson and the tight races in the state. And then winding it up, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Fancella return for their Native Voices segment to talk indigenous culture and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Sep 20241h 24min
A Union Divided
John talks about the Teamsters choosing to not endorse any candidate in the upcoming presidential election even though they have continuously endorsed Democrats since 1996. Then, The God Squad returns. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz discuss politics and religion with listeners. And then, John welcomes back Dr Tracy Pearson to chat about the legal problems of Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Sep 20241h 41min
The Only Attempted Assassin that Never Fired a Shot
This time John's monologue is about the media hyping up Trump's would be shooter at his Golf Club in Florida calling it an "Attempted Assassination" even though he never fired his gun. He also talks about the devastating aftermath in Springfield, Ohio after Trump's lies about eating pets. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back and they chat about Trump's latest threats and misinformation. Next, John interviews David Livermore, PhD who is a social scientist devoted to the topics of cultural intelligence (CQ) and global leadership. They talk about his his latest book "Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success". Then winding it up, it's a round-house discussion about an amazing event called: A BRIDGE TO VICTORY – FOR MOVEMENT VOTER PAC. This is scheduled for September 19th at 7pm Eastern. An hour of humor and hope, benefiting the Movement Voter PAC (MVP) and progressive grassroots groups working tirelessly to mobilize voters in key swing states and is emceed by Congressman Jamie Raskin. John's panel: actor, playwright, and co-founder of the theater company ARA. - Drew Valins; the Chief Executive Officer of PEN America - Suzanne Nossel; stand-up comedian, actor, and award-winning opera singer - Ethan Herschenfeld; and long-time activist, civil liberties lawyer, and ordained minister in the United Church of Christ - Reverend Barry Lynn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Sep 20241h 29min
Down-ballot Races, Abortion Rights, and Violence Inducing Rhetoric
The amazing Joe Sudbay fills in for John today. He talks about down-ballot races and how reproductive rights are a major issue driving voters. He also discusses the threats and turmoil in Ohio caused by the lies of JD Vance and Trump. Then, he interviews Florida Democratic candidate for congress - Lucia Báez-Geller about the issues and races in her state. Next, Joe takes calls from listeners on the Trump assassination attempt, the election, and gun violence. Then finally, he welcomes journalist Jason Sattler, better known as LOLGOP on Twitter. He writes extensively on down ballot races, labor, and other pressing issues on Patreon at The Earlyworm Society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Sep 20241h 15min
