A Union Divided

John's monologue this time: A mixed bag of good news. First he talks about Nancy Pelosi announcing she is running for re-election in 2024. And he discusses all the news from Georgia - Mark Meadows' motion to move his Georgia election case to a federal one was denied, the scathing letter from D.A. Fani Willis to Rep. Jim Jordan who is trying to obstruct her investigation, and the release of the unredacted Georgia special grand jury report which shows they had recommended indicting Lyndsey Graham, Mike Flynn, and 19 others. He takes a call from Bill in Virginia on the economy and inflation. Then he interviews the executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition - Adrianne Shropshire, (@VoteBlackPAC) and she speaks about gerrymandering and racism in Alabama. Next, John talks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about Fani WIllis' letter and the Georgia grand jury report. And he talks with Elial in California about John's Dr. Seuss Rhyme for Trump's Crimes. Then he welcomes Natalia Reagan back from the flooded Burning Man. They chat with Mitch from Kent State and talk about Natalia’s upcoming trip to Madagascar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Sep 20231h 11min

This time we've selected 3 interesting interviews for the weekend podcast. First, John speaks with Dr. Tracy Pearson about the persecution of Hunter Biden, the first televised Georgia RICO hearing, and Trump being disqualified from running for office. Next he chats with John Nichols from The Nation on Wisconsin gerrymandering, ethics in the Supreme Court, and the many troubles in Mississippi and Alabama. And lastly, John interviews television screenwriter and producer Patty Lin about her time writing for David Letterman, working on the TV show Freaks and Geeks, and her new book "End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Sep 20231h 16min

In today's monologue - John discusses former Trump adviser Peter Navarro being found guilty of 2 counts of criminal contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the riots on January 6th. He also talks about "That 70's Show" actor Danny Masterson being sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping 2 women over 2 decades ago at his home in Hollywood. Then he chats with Beachside Bill in Orlando about the impeachment of President Biden and the 2024 GOP hopefuls. And John welcomes back Professor Cory Brettschneider to discuss the prosecution of January 6th insurrectionists and how constitutional scholars are trying to block Trump from being on the ballots. Next, he speaks with Sean in California on fighting misinformation, Louis in New York on the GOP attempts to impeach Biden, and Rachel in Los Angeles on Mercury in retrograde. Then, John interviews Juliet Jeske of Decoding Fox News. They discuss how Fox News tried to beg Trump to be in the GOP debate, the stupid Tucker/ Trump interview, and the truth telling of Fox News host Steve Doocy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Sep 20231h 25min

John is finally back from vacation. He runs down the headlines then reads a poem he wrote about the many legal woes of Trump. He takes a call from Dave in Washington on the prosecutions of Trump and Rich in Indiana on Pope Francis in Asia. Then, John welcomes back actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca. They discuss the Proud Boys trials and the price Trump supporters have to pay. Next he interviews internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of Craigslist - Craig Newmark. He talks about misinformation, his love for birds, and freedom of the press. Then wrapping it up - John chats with Bill in New Jersey on Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Sep 20231h 16min

Max Burns filling in one more time for John on his long extended vacation. He discusses Vivek Ramaswamy's rhetoric as he ramps up his presidential bid. He talks with Steven in Kentucky on Vivek and gun safety legislation and Norm in Tampa on Ramaswamy and slavery. Then, he speaks with Parker Molloy who is the writer and author of The Present Age, a newsletter about communication in a hyperconnected world. Between 2018 and 2021, Parker was editor-at-large at Media Matters for America, writing about the role right-wing media played in the rise of Donald Trump and the creation of alternate perceived realities. They talk about the life and death challenges facing transgender Americans. Next, he talks with Mike in Michigan on Trump's indictments and he plays a clip of Vivek on TV telling what he would have done on January 6th. Then, he talks with Brian in Oregon on how to fight gerrymandering and Bill in New Jersey on the lunacy of Ramaswamy. And then finally he discusses the freezing up of Mitch McConnell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Sep 202351min

Max Burns still filling in for John during his vacation. He speaks with Rich in Indianapolis on Artificial Intelligence, Jeff in Los Angeles on violence in the GOP, and Stephen in Kentucky on political history. Next he interviews Dr. Tracy Pearson and they discuss whether Trump is disqualified for running for office due to the 14th Amendment and whether Mark Meadows was credible in his testimony. And lastly Max gives an update on the war in Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Sep 202354min

Political Strategist Max Burns continues to fill in for John. He speaks with Parker Molloy who is the writer and author of The Present Age, a newsletter about communication in a hyperconnected world. Between 2018 and 2021, Parker was editor-at-large at Media Matters for America, writing about the role right-wing media played in the rise of Donald Trump and the creation of alternate perceived realities. They talk about the life and death challenges facing transgender Americans. Then he chats with Brian in Oregon about piercing the right-wing narrative. Next, he interviews reporters for Rewire News Group - Garnet Henderson and Jessica Pieklo on their new article The Grift of So-Called Crisis Pregnancy Centers. They discuss the anti-abortion movement and new abortion laws in red states. Then finally, Mark in Portland calls in to talk about how to regulated right-wing Crisis Pregnancy Centers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Sep 202354min

For the Holiday Weekend Max Burns interviews: Brian Karem - journalist and author working as the White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. They discuss anti-abortion, Climate Change, and Trump. Then he speaks with Congressman Dan Goldman - attorney, politician, and heir, who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th congressional district. Max chats with him on gun violence, demonizing asylum seekers, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And last but not least - he talks with Rep. Don Beyer from Virginia's 8th District, on innovations in Artificial Intelligence. and the role of congress in mediating this new technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Sep 20231h 1min