The Burning Dumpster Fire of a 2nd Trump Presidency

John talks about the GOP's conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift's romance with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a set up and claim the singer is a 'Pentagon asset' conspiring to 'manipulate' voters for Biden and 'rigging' the Super Bowl so that the Chiefs win. Also the MAGA outrage over E. Jean Carroll and Rachel Maddow joking over how she will spend Trump's money. Then, he interviews political commentator and democratic strategist Ameshia Cross. They discuss DEI and why attacking it is a favorite new hobby for right-wing influencers. Next, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Trump finally getting punished and shutting up about E. Jean Carroll. Then lastly, he speaks with Lara in Connecticut on the misogyny over E. Jean Carroll and David in Nevada calls in on the rampant racism within the GOP. And he welcomes back "The Rude Pundit" AKA Lee Papa. They talk about Trump finally getting punished by having to pay $83 Million in the E. Jean Carroll trial; the fake Taylor Swift scandal; and the GOP border deal that Trump cancelled.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Jan 20241h 20min

The podcast today is about the Republican MAGA cult members. He discusses the Oklahoma Republican Party approving a resolution: condemning and censuring their Senator - James Langford, for the crime of speaking to Dems in the ongoing bipartisan border negotiations after Trump ordered congress to halt the border bill. He plays clips of Langford groveling and Trump ordering all border negotiations to stop cold to make Biden look bad. Then, he welcomes back David Rothkopf who is CEO of The Rothkopf Group. He is also the author of many books including "Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power", and "Traitor: A History of Betraying America from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump". They discuss Trump and his latest book "American Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation". Next, he takes a call from Sarah in Brooklyn about Biden's stance on Israel, Riley in Montana sings a political song "Red is Dead - Blue is True", and John welcomes back Rhonda Hansome to chat about adoring Tell Me Everything listeners. Also, Mitch from Kent State calls in to compliment Rhonda's play. Then finally, they discuss a New York jury award of $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll after they determined Trump defamed her again. Pit Doc calls in on the Oscar nominations, Yasha in Oregon calls in on people trashing Biden over his stance on Israel, and Beachside Bill calls in on how to sabotage the razor wire in the Rio Grande.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Jan 20241h 25min

John runs down the news of the day including another big win for writer E. Jean Carroll. A Manhattan jury has found that Trump must pay her an additional $83 million in damages for repeatedly defaming her. Then, he interviews Hunter Walker who is an investigative reporter at Talking Points Memo, a former White House correspondent, and the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller "The Breach"; where he works with former congressman Denver Riggleman to examine the January 6th Capitol attack and the ensuing investigation. They talk about his new book "The Truce", which is a definitive history of upheaval in the Democratic Party with new revelations about pivotal moments drawn from exclusive interviews with activists, operatives, and members of Congress. Next, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff. They chat about democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips; - also Nikki Haley, and Trump. They take calls from Sean in California and Richie in Los Angeles on Trump's stupidity. They also mention the Oscar nominations. Winding it up - Dave in Washington calls to discuss Trump and the Middle East plus they honor Paul Newman movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Jan 20241h 29min

John interviews author Brad Meltzer on his new kids book in the Ordinary People Change the World Series: "I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg". Then, he interviews London-based psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman on her new book "Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Transform Your Life". Next he brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They discuss a Native American Detox Center in Maine that is open to all people and a school in Pennsylvania that is resurrecting a racist mascot. They take a call from Marie in Atlanta on owls in Native American lore and Kuamel from California on the oppression of indigenous people. John talks about The Winnebago tribe suing the U.S. Army over its alleged refusal to return the remains of two of the tribe's children who died at a boarding school. Then lastly, they chat with Lance in New Orleans on allowing abortions on reservations and Sal in New Mexico on speaking at his school to teach children about Native American culture and history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Jan 20241h 22min

John's monologue this time is about Trump's directive to kill a border, immigration, and Ukraine aid bill to help his presidential campaign and make President Biden look bad. He plays a clip of Mitt Romney spilling the beans about Trump's plans to kill the bill for selfish reasons. Then, he interviews David Corn - who is the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Mother Jones and is also a cable TV commentator. They talk about Trump during his New Hampshire victory speech -pointing out crooked donors Steve Wynn and John Paulson; Joe Manchin and The No Labels Party; and the continuing Putin/ Trump love affair tying into the Russian interference in the 2016 election. Next, he plays a clip of State Dept. Spokesperson Vedant Patel on a Gaza Cease-fire. He then takes calls from: Steve in Los Angeles on MTV Unplugged and the conspiracies surrounding Ivana Trump, Dave in Pennsylvania on Trump's gibberish, Rhonda in California on sharing a birthday with John, and Sean in California on Trump being disqualified.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Jan 20241h 10min

In today's monologue - John discusses the hypocrisy of Republicans who claim to be Christians: women being forced to carry their rapist's baby, the slaughtering of migrants with razor wire, and new crueler ways to murder people who are on death row. Then, he chats with the incredible Bob Cesca on Trump's slight win in the New Hampshire primary, the need for Biden to promote his accomplishments, and the Oscar nominations for 2024. Next, John interviews activist Julie Burkhart who is founder and executive director of the Trust Women PAC. They talk about abortion laws, women's rights, and the future of women's health care. Then, winding it up, he welcomes back The God Squad: Pastor Keith Giles, former Pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton, and theologian Dillon Cruz to discuss religious persecution of clergy helping the homeless, the ever increasing abortion laws, and the fight for a cease-fire in Gaza.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Jan 20241h 25min

In today's podcast - John discusses Trump's win in the New Hampshire primary and the annoying habit of Republicans taking credit for things Democrats do. He plays clips of Jill and Joe Biden speaking on the merits of voting for democrats. Then, he chats with comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit about Nikki Haley, the GOP's immigration lies, and Trump's legal troubles. They take a call from Wilbert in Alabama on Trump winning but congress being Democrats. And they talk about the Oscar nominations. Next, he speaks with Allen in Maine on the problems of Trump and Biden's successes. And lastly, John jokes with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price on the election and the Primary in New Hampshire. They talk politics with Bill in New Hampshire, Phillis in Kentucky, and Marsha in New Mexico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Jan 20241h 13min

John is back from the west coast and he sends a fond farewell to the Ron DeSantis campaign as he drops out of the presidential race. He also discusses the anniversary of Roe V Wade and how the Biden campaign is leaning heavily towards fighting for women's reproductive freedom. He speaks with Theresa in North Carolina about Trump. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider and they chat about the Supreme Court allowing Border Patrol agents to remove the inhumane razor wire deployed by Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott's security initiative to stop migrants. They also discuss the "Chevron Defense" which is the latitude federal judges give agencies over how to interpret a statute when a dispute arises and the attempt of many states to disqualify Trump from running for office again due to the 14th Amendment. Next, Sean from California calls about meeting John at the Sexy Liberal Show in San Francisco. And John gives Beachside Bill big kudos for reaching a landmark donation of 150 gallons of blood. Then, Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about the lies and demise of Ron DeSantis...ALSO the lies and rise of Nikki Haley. They speak with Lou in Indiana on Beachside Bill and children's cancer. And finally, Rhonda and John talk with Bill in New Jersey on Biden's fake robocall in New Hampshire and Dean in Los Angeles on the 14th Amendment and Ron DeSantis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Jan 20241h 21min