We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
This week, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella joined John for a spooky-season conversation that blended truth, history, and humor. They talked about Halloween, Día de los Muertos, and how Indigenous...
1 Nov 202539min
When a Bully Meets a Bigger Bully
John discusses the strange meeting with Trump and Chinese Pres. Xi. They announced a compromise on foreign trade that will see lower tariff rates for China, a promise to fight fentanyl and a delay on ...
31 Okt 20251h 18min
The New Normal of Stochastic Terrorism
John's monologue this time talks about the DOJ placing two federal prosecutors on leave after they wrote in a court filing that on Jan. 6, 2021, “thousands of people comprising a mob of rioters attack...
30 Okt 20251h 48min
Competing to be Trump's Top Ranch Hand in the Latino Lasso Round-Up
John talks about U.S District Judge Sarah Ellis ordering CBP honcho Greg Bovino to meet at her courthouse every day to report on immigration actions in greater Chicago. The ruling comes just a day aft...
29 Okt 20251h 28min
Trump HURTS with his shutdown - BLURTS about his recent MRI - and FLIRTS with running for a 3rd Term
John talks about a mixed bag of Trump absurdities: congressional republicans are following his orders and ignoring the government shutdown, Trump boasting about his recent MRI and mental fitness, and ...
28 Okt 20251h 30min
Small Hands, Short Temper, Tiny Phallus, Micro Brain, but HUGE Ego.
John discusses Trump calling off trade talks with Canada after an ad aired in Ontario featuring Ronald Reagan’s critical thoughts on tariff policy. Canadian PM Mark Carney said in response he’d have a...
27 Okt 20251h 26min
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella discuss the government shutdown and the White House’s planned $300 million ballroom project, coming at the same time SNAP benefits are being cut and the GOP moves ...
25 Okt 202545min
The White House is Now Called the Gold House and the Ballroom is Actually a Throne Room
John talks about the East Wing of the White House being completely demolished. Trump told reporters the cost of his palatial throne room has ballooned to $350 Million. He also talks about the White Ho...
24 Okt 20251h 21min
