The Systematic Vanishing of Competent Officials

The Systematic Vanishing of Competent Officials

John discusses Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark NJ and candidate in a June gubernatorial primary, being arrested by ICE agents for trespassing after demanding entrance at a facility in his city. Then, he talks about Trump firing the Librarian of Congress - Carla Hayden saying she is woke, anti-Trump, and promotes trans-ing kids. And, he speaks about a federal judge who ordered the immediate release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was arrested off the street and imprisoned for weeks by ICE agents for no clear reason. He welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke with listeners about pop culture and the latest wickedness from Trump's autocracy.

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A Day of Good and Bad News

A Day of Good and Bad News

John talks about recent good and not-so-good news including new congressional committees, stolen presidential documents, and climate change. Then he talks about different media issues with Angelo Caru...

11 Jan 20231h 8min

New House Rules Package Caters to MAGA Extremists

New House Rules Package Caters to MAGA Extremists

John discusses the new House Rules Package which gives more power to individual members, allows for aggressive investigation of the Biden administration on issues such as COVID-19 and the southern bor...

10 Jan 20231h 15min

A House of Ill Repute

A House of Ill Repute

In this episode - John watches the TV as the battle to elect a new House speaker enfolds. Then he talks with Eric Ward from the Western States Center. Next he interviews Trevor Higgins who is the Vice...

9 Jan 20231h 25min

Burnin Down the House Just to Scare a Mouse

Burnin Down the House Just to Scare a Mouse

In this episode John plays clips from House Republicans as they try to elect a speaker. Then he talks about it with listeners and takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Bruce in California, and Dean in ...

7 Jan 202351min

Collapsing Like a House of Cards

Collapsing Like a House of Cards

Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John and he talks about the failure of the GOP to elect a speaker of the House. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about politics and what might happen in the House...

6 Jan 20231h 7min

Throwing Stones in a Glass House

Throwing Stones in a Glass House

Today again John pokes fun at Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he interviews writer, speaker, organizer, activist, and podcast co-host Victor Shi on GOP infighting and what wi...

5 Jan 20231h 3min

A House Divided Cannot Stand

A House Divided Cannot Stand

Today John gives a monologue about Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn about the clown car of comedy happening in the House. Next he interviews New ...

4 Jan 20231h 11min

New Year's Special Interviews

New Year's Special Interviews

John Interviews iconic actor Ron Perlman. They talk politics, some of his legendary roles and Ron's latest movie "The Last Victim". Next John talks with Canadian writer, novelist, essayist, and cultur...

4 Jan 20231h 1min

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