Flashing Back to 5 Years Ago

John plays a clip of Trump deflecting a question he doesn't understand. He takes calls from Michael in the Bronx on the Trump indictments, Scott in Arkansas on the difference between a nationalist and a patriot, and Sean in California on affirmative action. Next he talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. They chat about abortion rights, the Supreme Court, and the performative cruelty of Senator Tommy Tuberville. Then finally he interviews Florida House Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith. They discuss fighting for trans rights, protections for workers who suffer in the heat, and how to diffuse the crazy policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Jul 20231h 3min

John's topic today involves the super crazy conspiracy theories of Senator John Kennedy and 2024 presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Senator was on Fox news saying Dems actually want Trump to be president and RFK Jr appeared before a House subcommittee to testify at a hearing on censorship. Jessica in Maine calls in to tout the new law in Maine that empowers women and doctors to make reproductive health care decisions. Then he welcomes the return of Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they discuss Trump indictments and SCOTUS scandals. Next, Jeri in Minneapolis calls to help out the Minocqua Brewing Company which is under fire by the GOP and Bill in Virginia calls to defend the banned country song "Try That in a Small Town" by Jason Aldean. Then finally, comedian Carole Montgomery is back and they chat about the SAG-AFTRA strike, small dick energy, and current politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Jul 20231h 26min

In today's podcast, John talks about the controversy of country artist Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town". The backlash is over a scene where Black Lives Matter demonstrators are clashing with police and over the video being filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a horrific lynching. Then he chats with director, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca about the SAG-AFTRA Strike and Trump's latest legal troubles. Next, John plays clips of the House Oversight Committee's performative hearing on Hunter Biden. He takes a call from Dean in L.A. on the GOP avoiding any investigations into Trump's corrupt kids. Then wrapping it up, Mark in Wisconsin calls to talk about the bible, it's history, and the people trying to re-write it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Jul 20231h 2min

John's monologue this time is about the die hard Trump loyalist winged monkeys who still defend him. He takes a call from Rich in Indiana about the term "Quisling" and how that applies to Trump. Then he interviews philosophers Leonard Grob and John K. Roth about their new book “Warnings: The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy". They discuss how democracy has been undermined in the past and how is it happening in the present. Next, he chats with comedian, author, and staunch advocate for the resistance - Allison Gill. She is host of the Daily Beans podcast and they talk about the latest Trump news and crimes. Finally, he takes a call from Lance in Minnesota and they have a discussion about religion and Superhero movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Jul 20231h 18min

Today's monologue is about the No Label Party which is actually a dark money Republican trick to defeat Biden. John also discusses RFK Jr and his crazy conspiracies caught on tape. He takes a call from Theresa in Washington on the anti-gay SCOTUS ruling and student debt forgiveness. Then he interviews attorney James Brosnahan. They talk about his new memoir “Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases". Next, they play a clip of Lady Blah Blah aka MTG on why Biden is great and they take listener calls from Lupe in Texas and Mike in Atlanta on TV and radio shows. And lastly, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they chat about Trump's speech at the Turning Point Action conference. They take calls from Sean in Texas, Sean in California, Steve in L.A., and Justin in North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Jul 20231h 25min

John discusses the new plan by President Biden to forgive federal student loans. These borrowers are about to get an email from the U.S. Department of Education, notifying them that their debts will soon be automatically erased. The forgiveness completes a promise by the Biden administration stating that many long-time borrowers who should have qualified for loan forgiveness under the rules of the government's income-driven repayment plans hadn't received it because of mismanagement by the department and loan servicers. He also talks about Donald Trump's Save America PAC being under investigation for fraud. Then, he chats about GOP presidential hopefuls with Democratic strategist and the founder of Third Degree Strategies, Max Burns. Next, some regulars call to talk on the air: Rachel in L.A., Brian in Oregon, Stephen in Kentucky, and Bill in New Jersey. Plus, he plays a clip of Mike Pence telling the truth about January 6th. Then finally, Lawrence in Texas starts an argument.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Jul 20231h 21min

This time John talks about President Biden praising NATO leadership in Lithuania and the recent additions to the alliance. He also discusses how the GOP is blaming Biden for the war in Ukraine. Rich in Indiana and Dave in Washington call in to trash racist Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. Then, political blogger Lee Papa aka The Rude Pundit returns. They chat about the 2024 presidential hopefuls, cluster munitions in Ukraine, and Trump doxing President Obama. Next, attorney Marie in Atlanta calls in to speak about DA Fani WIllis' grand juries. Then, comedian Natalia Reagan is back and this time she talks about the scandalous toxicity of actor Jonah Hill. And closing it up - a special treat! John interviews director, writer, and T.V. producer George Schlatter. They reminisce about Frank Sinatra, working with the cast of Rowan & Martin's Laugh In, and his new book "Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-in)".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Jul 20231h 19min

John's monologue this time is about SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, voting to go on strike against major studios. They voted unanimously to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines. Scripted TV and movie production will cease immediately in the first dual work stoppage by both actors and writers in 63 years. Then he chats with political blogger Heather “Digby” Parton and they discuss Trump and other current politics. Next, attorney Marie in Atlanta and Douglas in Chicago call to talk about the strike. Then, rounding it out, John interviews climate law scholar Rob Verchick, who designed climate-resilience policies in the Obama administration. They discuss the heat wave and his book “The Octopus in the Parking Garage”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Jul 20231h 21min