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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Job Growth Highs - Abortion Ban Lows

Job Growth Highs - Abortion Ban Lows

John talks with comedians Gianmarco Soresi and Jim Mendrinos on current politics including abortion bans, the latest job report, and the worst of the GOP. Then they talk with Trucker Steve about abort...

12 Jul 202249min

A Big Cheerio to Boris Johnson

A Big Cheerio to Boris Johnson

In this episode John talks about the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Then he speaks with comedian Leighann Lord about mass shootings and gun control. Finally he takes calls from S...

9 Jul 202237min

IRS Scandals Real and Imagined

IRS Scandals Real and Imagined

John compares IRS scandals of the past and present and discusses the GOP's hypocrisy on investigations from the IRS. Next he talks with Brian Karem about Politics and the Press. Then he speaks with Ni...

8 Jul 202257min

Dems Need a New Game Plan

Dems Need a New Game Plan

John invites a roundhouse discussion on the need for a new Biden/Dems game plan before the midterms to get more people to vote. He then speaks with Lindsay Schubiner, Director of the Western States Ce...

7 Jul 202256min

Holiday Weekend Tragedies

Holiday Weekend Tragedies

John discusses America’s connected tragedies over the 4th of July Weekend. He then interviews John Nichols of The Nation talking current events and politics. Lastly he takes calls from Mary in Manhat...

6 Jul 202254min

What is Evil But Good - Tortured by its Own Hunger and Thirst

What is Evil But Good - Tortured by its Own Hunger and Thirst

John talks about philosophy, Stanley Kubrick and the upcoming season of Stranger Things with legendary actor Matthew Modine. Next he interviews Tom Petty's daughter Adria Petty about her father and he...

5 Jul 20221h 8min

The History of the Forth of July

The History of the Forth of July

John talks with Historian Kenneth C. Davis about how current events have come full circle and the beginnings of the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence. He then talks to directors Dan Gell...

4 Jul 202255min

The New Battle Over Access to Abortion Pills

The New Battle Over Access to Abortion Pills

In this episode John talks about the high demand for abortion-inducing pills and the back tracking of republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. He also talks to callers about Cassidy ...

2 Jul 20221h 6min

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