Why Oh Why Oh - Check the Bio for Bernie in Ohio?
Today's podcast discusses the big GOP Senate Primary win in Ohio by Trump-backed Car Salesman Bernie Moreno. Then, John has a fun chat with podcast celebrity Bob Cesca on the resurgence of Paul Manafort, the House testimony of Lev Parnas, and the unreachable half-a-billion dollar business fraud payment that Trump is hoping to attain. Then the God Squad returns to talk about Christo-fascists, toxic masculinity, and misogyny in religion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Mar 20241h 26min
SCOTUS Playing "Texas Hold Em"
John's monologue this time is all about the Supreme Court allowing Texas to begin enforcing a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally. Then, he interviews legal analyst Dina Doll about the SCOTUS ruling in Texas and Trump's legal troubles. Next, John welcomes back political blogger Heather Digby Parton and they discuss the future of the GOP and the past of Donald Trump. Then finally, it's the long awaited interview with British stand-up comedian, actor, and activist - Suzy Eddie Izzard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Mar 20241h 40min
A Bloodbath in Dayton Ohio
The monologue today is about Trump's "Bloodbath" speech and the many other bat-shit crazy things he's been saying lately. Then, John interviews former US ambassador Jake Johnston on the escalating situation in Haiti. And he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to talk about current news and take calls from the "Evil Army of the Night".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Mar 20241h 24min
The Courts May Not Save Us From Trump
In today's podcast - John discusses current news stories including Mike Pense saying he won't endorse Trump, DA Fani Willis being allowed to continue in the Georgia election interference case, and Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling denying Trump's motion to dismiss in the classified documents case. Then, he interviews David Corn from Mother Jones about current politics. And lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to talk about movies, comedy, TV, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Mar 20241h 23min
Trump Firm Paid FBI Informant to Smear Hunter Biden
Today, John discusses the new reporting that ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov (who was charged with lying about the Bidens under oath) was paid $600,000 in 2020 by a UK company owned by Trump business associates in Dubai. This was the same year Smirnov began telling lies about Hunter Biden. Then, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment. They chat about Jesse Waters claiming that Native Americans' lands were not stolen. Then finally, they discuss the Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota being shut down after they refused to allow Native Americans plus Simon and Julie give us another round of "Did You Know".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Mar 202447min
The Law Firm of Harris Bragg Smirnov and Schumer
John's discussion this time is a mixed bag. Kamala Harris visits a Planned Parenthood in Minnesota. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says he doesn't oppose a 30 day delay of Trump's hush money trial. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gives an anti-Netanyahu speech which stuns Israel. Bernie Sanders calls for a 4 day work week. And the indicted ex FBI informant who was charged with lying about Hunter Biden - Alexander Smirnov - was paid by a Texas firm linked to Trump. Next, he speaks with journalist Robert Hennelly about labor unions and the latest Trump news. After that, he takes listener calls on Trump, Smirnov, and the Sexy Liberal Tour. And winding it up - Chris and John discuss RFK Jr. floating Aaron Rogers as a running mate and why Trump is possibly getting national security briefings prior to the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Mar 20241h 15min
The Great TikTok Scare of ‘24
This time John discusses the House passing a bill that could lead to a ban on the Chinese platform Tik Tok. Then, he welcomes the return of podcast host Bob Cesca to talk pop culture and current politics. And the God Squad is back. John has a group discussion about religion and the war in Gaza with former pastor Keith Giles; author, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Mar 20241h 30min
They Got Hur Where They Want Hur
The topics today are about House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik saying we are much worse off now than we were four years ago (which was during the pandemic) and about Special Counsel Robert Hur testifying in the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report of the Biden classified documents case. Next, John chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court, Trump's legal troubles, and Robert Hur's testimony in the House. Then finally, he speaks with the Reverend Barry Lynn about current politics plus they do a review of the Oscars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Mar 20241h 31min
