RFK Jr, Ronna McDaniel, and a Ship from Singapore
The monologue this time focuses on RFK Jr choosing Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan for his running mate. Also the axing of Ronna McDaniel from NBC and the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a container ship crashed into it. Then, John welcomes back Jessica Mason-Pieklo from Rewire News Group and they discuss the arguments in the Supreme Court over Mifepristone. Next, The Rude Pundit AKA Lee Papa returns to chat about Ronna McDaniel and Trump. And finally, "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price joins John to take calls and chat about the news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Mar 20241h 40min
Don Poorleone Whines Over the Bondage of the Bond
Lots of news to grapple with today. John discusses an appeals court lowering Trump's massive fine in his civil fraud case to $175 Million; Judge Juan Merchan setting a trial date for April 15th in Trump's "Hush Money" case; and Trump's company Truth Social becoming public and trading on Nasdaq. Also, the UN Security Counsel passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the homes of Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs was raided by federal agents over gun and sex trafficking allegations. Then, he interviews Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson and OutFront Minnesota Executive Director Kat Rohn on their fight for more inclusivity for LGBTQ people in their state. Next, John brings back comedian Rhonda Hansome and they chat about Ronna McDaniel being hired by NBC and Candice Owens getting fired from the Daily Wire. And winding it up, he welcomes back stand-up comedian John Poveromo to join in for a round house discussion about Donald Trump, Ronna McDaniel, and Sean P Ditty Combs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Mar 20241h 26min
All Backtracking Backtalk But No Backbone
Today - John discusses the horrific mass shooting at a concert in Moscow. Also MTG calling for removal of Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump's financial woes. Then, he interviews American historian and cultural critic - Dr Ruth Ben Ghiat. She is a scholar on fascism and authoritarian leaders - they discuss her new piece for CNN called "Trump's Praise of Dictators." And finally, John takes some calls and welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to talk 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.
25 Mar 20241h 23min
Native Voices with Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith
John chats with Julie Francella, Simon Moya-Smith, and Rae Fancher about indigenous culture.Link to article : https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/fake-arizona-rehab-centers-scam-native-americans-from-across-the-country-officials-warn-during-investigationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Mar 202443min
Latitia: A Lien, Mean, Fighting Machine Because We All Need Somebody to Lien On
John's monologue today discusses the House looking to already vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. Also he talks about the looming deadline for Trump as AG Latitia James prepares to seize his massive New York estate. Then, he chats with John Nichols from The Nation about primary results, Donald Trump's finances, and the proposed cease-fire in Gaza. Next, he welcomes back Juliet Jeske of Decoding Fox News. They talk about the misinformation spreading on Republican media. And lastly, John interviews legendary stand-up comedian Tig Nataro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Mar 20241h 43min
Why Oh Why Oh - Check the Bio for Bernie in Ohio?
Today's podcast discusses the big GOP Senate Primary win in Ohio by Trump-backed Car Salesman Bernie Moreno. Then, John has a fun chat with podcast celebrity Bob Cesca on the resurgence of Paul Manafort, the House testimony of Lev Parnas, and the unreachable half-a-billion dollar business fraud payment that Trump is hoping to attain. Then the God Squad returns to talk about Christo-fascists, toxic masculinity, and misogyny in religion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Mar 20241h 26min
SCOTUS Playing "Texas Hold Em"
John's monologue this time is all about the Supreme Court allowing Texas to begin enforcing a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally. Then, he interviews legal analyst Dina Doll about the SCOTUS ruling in Texas and Trump's legal troubles. Next, John welcomes back political blogger Heather Digby Parton and they discuss the future of the GOP and the past of Donald Trump. Then finally, it's the long awaited interview with British stand-up comedian, actor, and activist - Suzy Eddie Izzard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Mar 20241h 40min
A Bloodbath in Dayton Ohio
The monologue today is about Trump's "Bloodbath" speech and the many other bat-shit crazy things he's been saying lately. Then, John interviews former US ambassador Jake Johnston on the escalating situation in Haiti. And he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to talk about current news 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.
19 Mar 20241h 24min
