Poor and Working-Class Americans Pay Higher Payroll Tax Rates than Wealthy People

Poor and Working-Class Americans Pay Higher Payroll Tax Rates than Wealthy People

John discusses the looming government shutdown in today's podcast. He also talks about how the right is cutting taxes for the wealthy and increasing the national debt by doing so. Hunter Biden and Donald Trump are also both in court for tax offenses. He plays a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson saying they will repeal thousands of IRS agents and a clip of CA Rep. Katie Porter explaining that the IRS is the primary source to fund the government. Then, he talks about the U.S. strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen after they launched missiles attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea. He plays clips of President Biden and National Security spokesperson John Kirby on the attacks. He then welcomes back the executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition - Adrianne Shropshire and they discuss how to get people motivated to vote. Next, John takes calls from Phillip in New York on the IRS; Mike in California on immigration; and Bill in New Jersey on kneeling in church. Then finally he chats with TV's Frank Conniff on the presidential candidates and the best movies of the year. They take calls from Michael in the Bronx, Mitch at Kent State, Ralph in Connecticut, and Rachel in Los Angeles.

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Trump's Little Johnson Shuts Down the Senate's Attempt to Shut Down the Partial Shut Down

Trump's Little Johnson Shuts Down the Senate's Attempt to Shut Down the Partial Shut Down

John discusses the Senate staying up late to pass a funding bill for DHS that leaves ICE and border patrol OUT. But of course, it was rejected immediately by the GOP controlled House. He also discusse...

30 Mar 1h 14min

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

In this episode of We're Still Here, John Fugelsang welcomes Indigenous advocates Simon Moya Smith and Julie Franciello to a dive deep into the troubling issue of identity appropriation, spotlighting ...

28 Mar 24min

No Kings, No Peace: Protests, Politics, and the Pope

No Kings, No Peace: Protests, Politics, and the Pope

John dives into the latest political turmoil, discussing the upcoming "No Kings" protests planned across the U.S. as citizens rally against the current administration. He welcomes Jamie Jackson, a pol...

27 Mar 1h 11min

Trump's War of Lies: Polls, Panic, and Political Flips

Trump's War of Lies: Polls, Panic, and Political Flips

John talks about Trump's lies and distractions coming into the midterms. He also welcomes the insightful Bob Sesca, host of The Bob Sesca Show, who shares his thoughts on the ongoing political turmoil...

26 Mar 1h 21min

Florida Democrats Flip Mar-A-Lago's District and Trump's War of Lies

Florida Democrats Flip Mar-A-Lago's District and Trump's War of Lies

John discusses Florida Democrats' stunning victory in a special election in Mar-a-Lago's district and Trump's declaration of victory in his dealings with Iran, juxtaposed with the announcement of an i...

25 Mar 1h 7min

Insider Trading Within the Trump Administration

Insider Trading Within the Trump Administration

John's monologue begins with how President Trump announced a halt to upcoming air raids on Iranian targets, how Iran spent most of the day today denying that such talks have taken place, and how an in...

24 Mar 1h 34min

Military Operations In Iran Winding down? - Not According to the Pentagon

Military Operations In Iran Winding down? - Not According to the Pentagon

John's monologue starts with how President Trump told reporters that military operations in Iran are winding down, while leaks from the Pentagon continue to tease a large military buildup of ground fo...

23 Mar 1h 27min

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

In this episode, John once again welcomes Indigenous advocates Simon Moya Smith and Julie Franciello to discuss the complex legacies of historical figures like Cesar Chavez and the challenges faced by...

21 Mar 38min

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