Takeaways From The NATO Summit
The monologue today focuses on the NATO Summit and how President Biden held up during the press conference. Then, John interviews political journalist Imara Jones about anti-trans laws and her company TransLash Media, which is a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling, and narrative project. Then, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about Project 2025, the myths of Christopher Columbus, and indigenous myths and legends. To wind it up - they play a round of native American "Did You Know?".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Jul 20241h 40min
The Ageism Freak-Out of 2024
John talks about the media focusing on Biden's age rather than the massive power outage in Texas or the bat-shit crazy rhetoric of Trump at his latest rally. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Star Trek, the ageism mayhem, and the incoherent threats from Trump at his recent campaign rally. Next, John welcomes back "The God Squad" - author and former pastor Keith Giles; author and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They discuss the fake Christian rhetoric of Josh Hawley, Mike Johnson, and Donald Trump. Then, Dr. Tracy Pearson is back to answer legal questions from listeners about SCOTUS and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Jul 20241h 45min
Now is the Summer of Our Discontent
This time, John discusses the easily provable misinformation being spread by the media about President Biden's supposed mental maladies, diseases, and ailments. He also talks about the ever increasing similarities between Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Trump, the Supreme Court's latest rulings, and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, legal analyst Glenn Kirschner joins John to discuss Steve Bannon in prison, the Supreme Court's ruling on immunity, the Jeffrey Epstein files, Rudy Giuliani's New York disbarment, and Trump's efforts to quash his federal prosecution in D.C. And lastly, the one and only Comedy Daddy - Keith Price is back to talk about pop culture and politics with John and the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Jul 20241h 28min
Biden Campaign is Full Steam Ahead
The monologue today is about President Biden doing all that he can to prove he is fit and competent to go 4 more years in office. John also questions why Trump has been off the campaign trial for 12 days. Then, he welcomes back foreign policy and political affairs commentator David Rothkopf on the presidential campaigns and the run up to the conventions. Next, he interviews political commentator and campaign advisor at the Democratic National Committee Lindy Li. They talk about her conversation with President Biden. And rounding it out - It's Tall Dark and Hansome night with comedian Rhonda Hansome. They take calls on the presidential campaigns with the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Jul 20241h 24min
Remember: The Goal of Fascism is to Keep Us Fighting
John invites callers to weigh in on the presidential debate backlash and the calls for Biden to step down. Then, he welcomes back Dr Tracy Pearson to discuss the latest Supreme Court Rulings and what crimes a president can get away with now that the Supreme Court has given presidents absolute immunity. And finally, they talk about Trump on a hot mic violating his gag order again by trashing New York Judge Arthur Engoron. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Jul 202444min
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
