The Hunt for a Speaker with a Woofer but No "Tweeter"

The Hunt for a Speaker with a Woofer but No "Tweeter"

The monologue in today's podcast focuses on Republicans voting to select a new speaker of the House. John also talks about the latest developments in the Israel - Hamas War. Then. he interviews the professor of history at the University of Alabama - Joshua Rothman. They discuss his new book "The Ledger and the Chain" which is the shocking story of 3 slave traders who built the largest and most powerful slave-trading operation in American history. Next, he plays a clip of President Biden's announcement about the first phase of the new government Tech Hubs Program and he chats with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rep. Austin Scott and Ken from West Virginia calls about the purposeful ignorance of right wing media. Then, wrapping it up, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to talk about new plays on Broadway and current news. They take listener calls from Laura in L.A. on reparations, Sean in Cali on oppressed minorities, Brian in Oregon on solutions to end the war in Israel, and Charles in Miami on the power of the speakership.

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

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10 Jan 41min

When the Videos Show You are Lying - Scream "Absolute Immunity"

When the Videos Show You are Lying - Scream "Absolute Immunity"

John talks about the White House's lunatic response to the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis with JD Vance trying to quell protests by claiming she was "terrorizing" the ICE agents with her car and ...

9 Jan 1h 27min

ICE Cold Murder Sends Shivers Across the World

ICE Cold Murder Sends Shivers Across the World

John talks about ICE Agents in Minneapolis shooting Renee Nicole Good in the face as she attempted to move her vehicle out of their way. The White House and conservative media immediately defended the...

8 Jan 2h 19min

The January 6th Criminals

The January 6th Criminals

The anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, plus guests Mechele Dickerson and Max Burns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

7 Jan 1h 12min

Venezuela and Fake Christians

Venezuela and Fake Christians

Fake Christians support real invasions, Corey Brettschneider the illegality of the Venezuela incursion, and the comedy of Rhonda Hansome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

6 Jan 1h 17min

Saying Goodbye to ACA Tax Credits and 2025

Saying Goodbye to ACA Tax Credits and 2025

John talks about the expiration of the ACA tax credits. The enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), which significantly lower health insurance costs, expired on New Year's Eve with no broad federal e...

5 Jan 1h 20min

New Year Special: The Oath and the Office

New Year Special: The Oath and the Office

In this special New Year episode - John shares his latest episode of his podcast with Professor Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and the Office. They start with the Supreme Court checking Trump on usin...

3 Jan 1h 7min

New Year Special: Howl Owl Howl

New Year Special: Howl Owl Howl

John Interviews the band Howl Owl Howl. Founded by Grammy winning Hootie & the Blowfish frontman/multi-Platinum country star Darius Rucker, REM co-founder/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Mills, and The...

2 Jan 28min

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