Flashback Interview: Guillermo del Toro
John interviews filmmaker, author, and actor Guillermo del Toro about his stop-motion animated musical adaptation of Pinocchio. And then he interviews Professor William Forbath and Professor Joseph Fishkin - authors of the book: "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Jul 20241h 2min
The Night of the Rabid Quislings
John talks about the hypocrisy of Trump's political colleagues at the Republican National Convention - trashing him in the past and then flipping to praise him to gain favor later on. Then, he speaks with John Nichols once again about the RNC. Next, he brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices Segment. And finally, John interviews Professor Emeritus of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Harvey Kaye and Progressive Talk Radio Host Nicole Sandler on the craziness and comedy of the RNC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Jul 20241h 24min
The Battle Over Biden
John talks about the battle over whether Biden should stay in the presidential race and the Republican National Convention. Then he talks with Bob Cesca, Gloria Johnson, and John Nichols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Jul 20241h 3min
Trump and the Teamsters
John talks about the president of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, speaking at the RNC and chats with Julianne McShane, John Nichols, and Steven L. Reed, Mayor of Montgomery, AL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Jul 20241h 7min
AND ...The Worship of AR -15s Powers On
John dives in deep to the "What The Fuck?" news of Donald Trump getting shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing Trump's classified documents case, and Trump picking J.D. Vance as his running mate. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill - host of "Mueller, She Wrote" and "The Daily Beans" podcasts. They discuss the appeal and the future of the classified documents case now that Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed it. Next, he speaks with John Nichols who is the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation. They talk about the first day of the RNC and the choosing of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance for Trump's VP pick. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins John to chat about the recent news explosion and to talk upset listeners off the ledge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Jul 20241h 22min
Rust Belt Election Battleground
This time the discussion is about President Biden deflecting ageism remarks and doing well on the campaign trail. Then, John interviews Emily Busch who is a Democrat running in MI-10 (swing Metro Detroit district where Trump acolyte John James won by just 1,600 votes in 2022). Emily’s son is the survivor of the Oxford school shooting, and she has personal ties to the fight for reproductive rights. She's fighting for the August 6th Democratic primary against Carl Marlinga, who sought the support of Right to Life, blocked a 12-year-old girl who was raped by her brother from getting an abortion, and even praised MAGA SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas who helped overturn Roe. Then, TV's Frank Conniff returns to joke about the news and talk about pop culture with John and 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.
15 Jul 20241h 20min
Flashback Interview - John Boyega
In this flashback episode from the past - John pokes fun at Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson for his attempts at deflecting questions on the alternate slate of GOP electors and the January 6th committee. Next he speaks with journalist Bob Hennelly about politics and how Former Governor Chris Christie played a big role in the MAGA universe. Then as promised - John interviews John Boyega about racism, veterans, and Star Wars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Jul 202454min
Takeaways From The NATO Summit
The monologue today focuses on the NATO Summit and how President Biden held up during the press conference. Then, John interviews political journalist Imara Jones about anti-trans laws and her company TransLash Media, which is a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling, and narrative project. Then, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about Project 2025, the myths of Christopher Columbus, and indigenous myths and legends. To wind it up - they play a round of native American "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.
12 Jul 20241h 40min
