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This time John chats about President Biden's announcement that he will run for a second term. Then he discusses abortion as a campaign issue and ponders who else might run in 2024. He takes calls from Danny in Arizona and Alan in L.A. on who will run and what will happen in this next election. Then he interviews professor, sociolinguist, and author Valerie Fridland to talk about her new book “LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE: Arguing for the Good in Bad English”. Next he welcomes back Dr. Tracy Pearson to debate about the Supreme Court, Trump's Court cases, and the firing of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. They both speak to Steven from Kentucky. And lastly a sad farewell to singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte who has passed away at age 96.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Apr 20231h 13min

John discusses the firing of Fox News Host Tucker Carlson and CNN Host Don Lemon. Then he interviews Misty Blue, An Garagiola and Audrianne Goodwin of TRUTH Project Minnesota. The Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing—TRUTH—project is a Native-organized, Native-led, community-driven research movement that offers multiple recommendations on how the University of Minnesota community can be in better relation with Indigenous peoples. Next he welcomes back Juliet Jeske from Decoding Fox News to talk about the Untucking of Tucker. And finally Rhonda Hansome is back again. They talk about Tucker getting fired and some listeners call in: Joe from Ohio, Don from Colorado, and Charles in Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Apr 20231h 17min

In today's podcast - John discusses Mifepristone as the Supreme Court has ruled to block lower-court decisions that would have placed restrictions on the drug while litigation proceeds. And he talks about the Texas Senate which passed a bill that would require the prominent display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, reigniting a debate over the role of religion in schools and parental rights. He chats with Frank from Austin and Bob in North Carolina. Then Democratic strategist Max Burns returns to speak about current news. Next he plays clips of Biden's Earth Day Speech and lists off different songs that are Earth Day related. And finally he takes calls from Reverend Sandy in Cali, Pit Doc in Pennsylvania, Larry in Maryland, Rachel from L.A., Bob in Cali, and Laura in L.A.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Apr 20231h 11min

John interviews medical reporter for @BostonGlobe Jessica Bartlett about nursing shortages in Boston and across the country. Her article in the Boston Globe is Mass. hospitals turn to controversial labor practices to stretch beleaguered staff. Then he has fun with comedian Maz Jobrani. They talk about his early days comin from Iran, his beginnings as a comedian, and his latest special on YouTube "The Birds and The Bees". check out .mazjobrani.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Apr 202350min

On this holiday: John talks about the evolution and dissolution of the war on drugs - AND he discusses the history of hemp and the ever growing legalization of cannabis. Then listeners call in - Norm from Tampa speaks on drug wars and Steven from Kentucky on transgender attacks by the GOP. Corey Brettschneider is welcomed back by John and he is joined by Julie Suk to discuss her new book “After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do about It”. Then finally he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols on mass shootings, the trans athlete ban bill, the Oklahoma sheriff, the RFK/Biden announcements and the Fox/ Dominion settlement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Apr 20231h 16min

Today John goes over the settlement in the Dominion vs Fox News suit and explains why this isn't over for Fox. Then he tells of new poll which shows doughy mediocre pudding-fingers Ron DeSantis trailing again and he runs down a list of shitty things he has done up to the present. Mack from Wisconsin calls in to chat about today's news. Then John interviews comedian and writer Jena Friedman and they discuss her brand new book “Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera". Next - Lola from the Catholic Center calls to ask why John isn't on Spoutible Social Media. And finally he talks to John Nichols of The Nation about his new piece called " Jim Jordan Wants to Make Alvin Bragg the Villain, But it's Not Working".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Apr 20231h 26min

The discussion today involves the settlement of Fox News in court. They will pay more than $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the sides hammered out a last-minute settlement Tuesday in the explosive defamation case launched against the network. Fox acknowledged the court's rulings finding "certain claims about Dominion to be false." Then John interviews writer, activist, and research professional David Atkins on his latest piece in the Washington Monthly called "Trump, DeSantis Say They Just Want Peace in Ukraine. Don’t Fall for It". Next he talks with Jeff in Illinois about Working Dogs for Vets dot org. Then he welcomes back Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters and they talk about the Fox/ Dominion settlement. And to wrap it up - Zack in Tennessee calls in to speak about the lies of Fox News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Apr 20231h 14min

In this podcast - John discusses the recent mass shootings and the lack of empathy from the GOP. He also talks about Jim Jordan's theatrics in New York attempting to discredit the Manhattan District Attorney who is prosecuting Donald Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. Then he welcomes Renee Graham who is an opinion columnist and associate editor for the Globe's op-ed page. They talk about her new piece entitled "The End of The Republican Party". Next he wonders about the return of Senator Diane Feinstein and takes calls from Sierra in Indiana and Dave in Washington. Then wrapping it up - Rhonda Hansome is in the house and they chat about guns and Jack Smith with Traveling Kendall, Katherine from Las Vegas, and Dustin in New York.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Apr 20231h 18min