His Holiness and His Assholiness
John talks about Facebook and Instagram letting Trump back on the platforms. He also talks about the pope calling on all Catholics to welcome LGBTQ people into their churches. Then he chats with actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on what's happening in political news. Next John takes calls from listeners Rachel in L.A. and Brian in Oregon. And finally, New York Times-contributing writer and columnist at the Daily Beast Wajahat Ali returns and they talk about Elon, Trump, and his book “Go Back To Where You Came From” which is now available in paperback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Jan 20231h 4min
New 2023 Dick List: Elon. Pence, and Pompeo
Today John runs down the latest numb-nuts on the fresh 2023 edition of "The Dick List". Then he chats with TV's Frank Conniff on Oscar nominations and the top movies of 2022. Next Lee Papa AKA The Rudepundit comes back and John discusses current politics with him. And finally he interviews political & cultural analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on the recent California mass shootings and current gun laws. Also, they talk with Sal in New Mexico on the term "Woke". You can find her @TracyExplains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Jan 20231h 10min
FBI Agent in Charge of Russia Collusion Investigation Caught Taking Bribes From Putin Oligarch
John today discusses the arrest of former NY FBI head of counterintelligence Charles McGonigal who worked secretly for Oleg Deripaska to investigate a Russian rival and helped Trump win the election in 2016. Then he interviews Lizz Winstead, founder and chief creative officer for Abortion Access Front which is a team of comedians, activists, writers, and producers that uses humor to destigmatize abortion. Next comedian Rhonda Hansome returns and they chat about canceling the song "Natural Woman" and other current news. Also, Mitch from Kent State calls in and talks about George Santos. And finally Natalia Reagan joins the fun with Rhonda and John and she gives up another edition of Shit You Cant Say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Jan 20231h 11min
The Increasingly Sad Life of Trumpty Dumpty
Today John talks about the increasing legal problems Trump is accruing after a judge accused him of being vexatious and fining him and his attorneys for frivolous lawsuits saying he is a mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process. Next he speaks with Amy Littlefield, journalist for The Nation Magazine about the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Then he interviews attorney Rachel Laser who is the managing director of Americans for the Separation of Church and State about a Missouri lawsuit which currently is fighting the abortion laws there. And finally he chats with caller Louise from California and they also talk about the repeal of Roe v Wade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Jan 20231h 5min
Memories of David Crosby
John flashes back to the past remembering his friendship with David Crosby. As the world morns his passing, we share some recent interviews showing David's passion for politics, clever wit on the fly, and insights for the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Jan 202354min
A Tribute to David Crosby
John looks back and remembers his friendship with musician David Crosby as the world morns his passing. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about new revelations in the SCOTUS leaked draft opinion which ultimately overturned Roe vs Wade plus they talk about Brazilian revolts and presidential document scandals. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols - senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park and they discuss Ron DeSantis. Then finally he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan as she brings another segment of “Shit You Can't Say” featuring phrases w/problematic (read: racist) origins that should be kicked to the curb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Jan 20231h 10min
The Party of Dine and Dash
John today talks about Kevin McCarthy and the debt ceiling scammers. Then he talks Star Wars and politics with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca. Next he interviews author Daniel Olmes on sobriety and Dry January. They discuss his new book is "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy". And lastly Comedy Daddy Keith Price jumps in and they joke about George Santos and other news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Jan 20231h 29min
The Hypocrisy of Ron De Santis
John gives a monologue on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and how Ron DeSantis blocks voting rights. Then he interviews author Jared Yates Sexton about his book “The Midnight Kingdom: The History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis”. Next he welcomes back comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit and they talk about current politics. Then finally political analyst and researcher Dr. Tracy Pearson returns and they discuss MTG, George Santos, Trump and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Jan 20231h 20min
