If It Can Happen in South Korea - It Can Happen Here

If It Can Happen in South Korea - It Can Happen Here

The discussion today is focused on the creepy backgrounds of Trump cabinet picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. John also talks about South Korea Right Wing President Yoon facing impeachment now after he tried to avoid his corruption investigation and called for martial law in his country. Then, legal analyst Professor Corey Brettschneider joins the crew and they chat about Trump's cabinet picks and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, John interviews singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper - Michael Franti and he explains his work with WhyHunger. Now in its 39th year, WhyHunger’s Hungerthon brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with their partners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen and Yoko Ono Lennon who believe in their shared vision of a hunger-free future for all! Take action at SiriusXM.com/Hungerthon. Then winding it up, John speaks with author, podcaster, and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter on the political scene and Trump's wacky cabinet picks.

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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

The Greatest Fraud in Immigration History - Cruelty is the Point and Grift is the Business Model

The Greatest Fraud in Immigration History - Cruelty is the Point and Grift is the Business Model

John's monologue is about Trump taking fees from immigrants and US sponsors for services that it has no plans to provide. The government took their money, and now it won’t even adjudicate their applic...

20 Mar 1h 24min

A Brand New "Me Too" Movement - This Time It's Just Teenagers

A Brand New "Me Too" Movement - This Time It's Just Teenagers

John talks about a New York Times investigation which revealed years of sexual abuse and grooming of female associates by the late, celebrated labor rights activist Cesar Chavez. Among those corrobora...

19 Mar 1h 38min

The Iran War Factions are Taking Shape as the Right Begins to Implode

The Iran War Factions are Taking Shape as the Right Begins to Implode

This time, John discusses Joe Kent who resigned as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, which is part of Tulsi Gabbard’s office. Kent cited the war with Iran as his reason for leaving. Jo...

18 Mar 1h 43min

Trump Says the Quiet Part Out Loud - Cuz Of Course He Did!

Trump Says the Quiet Part Out Loud - Cuz Of Course He Did!

John got hung up in the recent storms and was trapped at various airports so thankfully - democratic strategist Max Burns jumped in last minute and helped out. Max Burns takes the reins diving into Tr...

17 Mar 1h 24min

Rules of Engagement - Fools of Enragement

Rules of Engagement - Fools of Enragement

John is broadcasting from Tucson, Arizona as he is at a book convention. His monologue this time is about the Iran War and Pete Hegseth's insane press conference. Then, he interviews Joe Conason who i...

16 Mar 1h 30min

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