A Lifeline for Ukraine
This time John marvels at Speaker Mike Johnson - who after being confronted with sobering briefings revealing Ukraine is on the brink of collapse - he changed direction and managed to get enough votes to pass a foreign aid bill despite threats of him being ousted if he did. Then, he welcomes back Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They talk about Arizona's big abortion ban problems. Next, he discusses the Tik Tok ban and takes calls from listeners on Trump's big hush money trial. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the fun to joke about Trump's trial and take calls from 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.
23 Apr 20241h 22min
Mike Johnson Defies MAGA Lawmakers to Pass Foreign Aid
Today, the topic is again about the foreign aid that was stalled in congress and the effort by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass it despite the threat of being ousted by GOP Hardliners like MTG. He also talks about Trump's first few sleepy days in court for his "Hush Money" trial. Then, John speaks with the CEO of the Rothkopf Group, David Rothkopf, on the war in Gaza and Ukraine. And finally, he welcomes back star of MST3K - TV's Frank Conniff to talk about Trump's flatulence and take calls from listeners on abortion bans, the Comstock Act, and poopy Trump in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Apr 20241h 10min
Weekend Interviews: John Pavlovitz, Rep. Kathy Castor, Lindy Li, and The God Squad
On this special weekend show John interviews former pastor and author John Pavlovitz; Congresswoman Kathy Castor who represents Florida's 14th Congressional district; Lindy Li who is a political commentator, campaign advisor, and former political candidate serving as the Women's Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee; and The God Squad - John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Apr 20241h 32min
The Do-Nothing Congress and the Benefits of Helping Ukraine Fight Putin
John discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's dilemma in trying to work with Democrats to pass a foreign aid bill to help Ukraine while keeping peace with hard line MAGA sycophants like MTG who are threatening to oust him if he does bring the bill for a vote. He also points out the foreign aid will be primarily spent on weapons built here in the US thereby helping the economy. Then, he interviews Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning comedy writer Jesse Joyce on his new book “Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln: A Nutty Story About Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett”. And rounding it out - John brings back Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith for their Native Voices segments. They chat about indigenous culture and they also play another round of "Did You Know?" to wrap up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Apr 20241h 11min
Performative Impeachments are "All The Rage" for GOP Outrage
John's monologue this time centers around the DO-NOTHING congress and the attempted impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Then, he talks to actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the misfortunes of Trump and the importance of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Next, John plays a clip of President Biden saying he will block the Japanese take-over of U.S. Steel and triple the tariffs on Chinese steel. And wrapping it up, he welcomes back legal analyst Dr, Tracy Pearson to chat about Trump's first few days at his criminal trial in New York and the forced sterilization of migrant women during the Trump Administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Apr 20241h 26min
Spotlight on Moscow Marge and Her Putin Praising Pawns
This time, John explodes GOP myths about crime, immigrants, and the economy - giving facts that support how well Biden is doing. He also discusses the mayhem in the House over passing the stalled foreign aid bills and pinpoints MTG and Thomas Massie as Putin's henchmen calling for Speaker Johnson to resign and doing everything they can to stop aid to Ukraine. Then, he brings back author and the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Mother Jones - David Corn to discuss what he saw at Trump's first criminal trial in New York. Next, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns to chat about Trump's trial and Speaker Mike Johnson's dilemma. Then rounding it out he takes listener calls on rude Trump nicknames and the feats and fails of Secretary Hilary Clinton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Apr 20241h 18min
Sleepy Don Dozes Off in Court
John jokes about Trump's big first day in court at his Hush Money trial - lying and grifting during the breaks, and falling asleep at one point. Then, he talks about Iran's attack on Israel that was promised retaliation for an Israeli strike in Damascus, which killed seven officers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Next, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to poke fun at Trump's Speech about Gettysburg and take calls. And winding it up, he discusses with Rhonda how the media changed after the trial of O.J. Simpson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Apr 20241h 8min
The Beginning of Trump's COUP Part 2
This time John is broadcasting from his hotel room in Minneapolis as he hits the road with Stephanie Miller for the launch of their Sexy Liberal Save the World Tour. He talks about Speaker Mike Johnson visiting Mar-a-Lago to gain support from Trump and the ridiculous speech they gave about "election integrity". Then, he interviews Elizabeth Koh who is an investigative reporter for The Boston Globe. They discuss her new article which is an extensive look into the life of Airman Aaron Bushnell, who publicly took his own life by setting himself on fire in protest of Israel’s actions against the Palestinians in Gaza. Next, Stephanie Miller crashes into John's hotel room to trade jabs and jokes. They take calls from listeners and talk about O.J., Trump, and Bob Dylan. Then lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank to join the fun. They chat with listeners about the death of O.J. and the demise 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.
15 Apr 20241h 23min
