Special Weekend Interviews: Annie Laurie Gaylor and Jim Doyle
John interviews Jim Doyle - President at Business Forward which is an independent research and education organization that makes the business case for climate action, affordable healthcare, immigration reform, infrastructure investment, sensible tax policy, new trade deals, and other pro-growth reforms. Then he interviews Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-President and Co-Founder of Freedom From Religion Foundation, in Madison, Wisconsin. They discuss Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters who is now being sued after trying to spend taxpayer money to buy Trump's bible for every classroom in the state. Annie Laurie is the author of Woe to "Women: The Bible Tells Me So, Betrayal of Trust: Clergy Abuse of Children, and Women Without Superstition: No Gods – No Masters”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Okt 202445min
An Apology Long Overdue
John talks about VP Kamala Harris having star-studded campaign rallies. He also talks about President Biden apologizing for a force Native American boarding school policy which cost the lives of thousands of children. Then, he interviews Warren Hern who is a doctor best known for performing late terminations of pregnancy. In 1973, he founded Boulder Abortion Clinic in Boulder, Colorado. And then John brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for "We're Still Here". They discuss President Biden's apology and explain how indigenous history has been warped.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Okt 20241h 25min
Trump is the Dick that Conservatives Wag in the Face of Progress
The monologue today is part flashback as John looks at his notes from 4 years ago and reminds everyone how much better things are now compared to then. He also talks about Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly coming out to say Trump’s leadership style is dictatorial, fascist, and lacks empathy. Then, actor, director, and podcast star Bob Cesca pops by to joke with listeners about Trump and the election. Next, it's The God Squad featuring former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, and progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz. They return to discuss religion, politics, and fake Christians. Then lastly, John chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about current news, Trump, and the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Okt 20241h 50min
Potholes and Shortcuts on the Road to the White House
John talks about the Harris and Trump campaigns going into overdrive as the election draws near. He plays clips from Tim Walz and Barack Obama stumping for Kamala while Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to GOP voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to discuss the election and explain what will happen to the Democratic process if Trump wins. After that, John chats with listeners about the candidates and getting people to vote. Then rounding it out, he welcomes back author and historian Kenneth C. Davis to talk about Democracy and fascism in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Okt 20241h 19min
A Roadmap to the Next Insurrection
Today's monologue is about the media sane-washing Trump's lies and foul mouth. During a recent event, he spoke about Arnold Palmer's penis and called Kamala "A shit Vice President". John also talked about Trump's media stunt where he pretended to work at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania. Then, he interviews Emmy Award-Winning filmmaker Nick Quested about his new documentary, "64 Days: The Road to Insurrection", which chronicles the 64 days between the 2020 election and the devastating January 6th attack on the Capitol. Next, John chats with listeners about Trump and the election. And then, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to joke about Trump and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Okt 20241h 22min
The Sins of Many Fathers
In today's episode - John focuses on Cardinal Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York schmoozing up to Trump at the annual Al Smith charity dinner and criticizing VP Kamala Harris for not attending. Then, he talks with the Evil Army of the Night about the election, Catholicism, and Trump. Then finally John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff (of MST3K) to joke with listeners about pop culture and Trump's latest gaffs and blunders on the campaign trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Okt 20241h 22min
Special Weekend Interviews: Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren and Kelli Butler
John interviews Kelli Butler who is running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 4. They talk about politics in Arizona and the upcoming election. Then, he speaks with social psychologist, the director of the Frost Center, and professor of psychology at Hope College, Michigan - Dr. Daryl R. Van Tongeren. They talk about politics, religion, and his new book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Okt 202446min
Bibi Continues His Holocaustic Land Grab
Today, John discusses Israeli forces in Gaza killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks, during an intense battle in Rafah. Yet as predicted, Netanyahu continues his bloody war - clinging to power and refusing to resign. Then, he interviews the Executive Director of Advancement Project - Judith Browne Dianis and they talk about the corrupt Republicans in Georgia trying to change voting laws in the state. Then winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the "We're Still Here" segment. They chat with the Evil Army of the Night about indigenous stereotypes, racism and passive racism, and politics as seen by Native Americans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Okt 20241h 25min
