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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This World Could Use Some Fixin’ (Requiem for Mojo)

This World Could Use Some Fixin’ (Requiem for Mojo)

Today's podcast is a sad farewell to musician and Sirius XM radio host Mojo Nixon. John also talks about the epic failures of the GOP. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on Politics and The God Squad gets inspired featuring pastor Keith Giles, former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton and theologian Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Feb 20241h 29min

The Do Nothing Congress Wins Again

The Do Nothing Congress Wins Again

John discusses the GOP's failed attempt at impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Trump's immunity denial by an appellate court. He then interviews the Vice President of Politics at Crooked Media, Shaniqua McClendon and Democratic Strategist and political columnist Max Burns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Feb 20241h 19min

The Great GOP Border Scam

The Great GOP Border Scam

John discusses the announcement that King Charles has cancer, also the fall-out between Donald Trump and Ronna McDaniel, and the immigration bill that Trump is rejecting. Then, he interviews New Mexico State Senator Harold Pope on being the first African-American state senator in NM. They also talk about healthcare, gun violence, and climate change. Next, Lisa from New Mexico calls to chat about health care. And finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns and they speak about Black History Month, immigration, and The Grammys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Feb 20241h 8min

Bombs Away

Bombs Away

John on US hitting Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria, the border crisis and Trump’s federal case delayed. Then, Journalist Brian Stelter on consumer news exhaustion, Trump, and Taylor Swift. Next, Caller Zack in TN gives his thoughts on Fani Willis. And finally comedian Frank Conniff on Taylor Swift, new movies, and election 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Feb 20241h 7min

Weekend Interviews: Bill Bradley and Texas State Rep. Carl Sherman

Weekend Interviews: Bill Bradley and Texas State Rep. Carl Sherman

John interviews Texas State Rep. Carl Sherman and former US Senator and basketball player Bill Bradley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Feb 202457min

When Eagles Fly

When Eagles Fly

A sad monologue for John today as he morns the passing of radio legend Joe Madison AKA The Black Eagle. He talks about his friendship with Joe and plays clips from his radio show on Sirius XM Urban View. He also talks about the House blocking a border bill to help Trump. Then, he interviews Georgia Rep. Kim Schofield on health care, gun safety legislation, and her new bill which would require the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost to students in certain facilities. Next, John speaks with Anastasia from Alabama on Tommy Tuberville. And finally he chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella on the Lily Gladstone Oscar nomination, the native borders and the broken treaties, and the racism of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Feb 20241h 15min

The Top 5 Republican Lies About the Border

The Top 5 Republican Lies About the Border

Today, John discusses the current border bill issues with the senate pushing to pass a bill that would limit illegal migrant crossings at the US/ Mexico border. But Trump has told the House to kill the bill so Biden can't have the credit. Then, he chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the GOP's stonewalling of the border bill, the New York jury in Trump's defamation trial awarding E. Jean Carroll $83 million bucks, and Trump's dementia about his dementia exam. And finally, he welcomes back "The God Squad" and they mull over biblical literalism. John, pastor Keith Giles, former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton, and theologian Dillon Cruz all chose their top bat-shit bible verses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Feb 20241h 24min

The Desperate Attempt to Silence Strong Women that DARE to Call Out Trump

The Desperate Attempt to Silence Strong Women that DARE to Call Out Trump

John talks about the GOP's conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift's romance with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a set up and claim the singer is a 'Pentagon asset' conspiring to 'manipulate' voters for Biden and 'rigging' the Super Bowl so that the Chiefs win. Also the MAGA outrage over E. Jean Carroll and Rachel Maddow joking over how she will spend Trump's money. Then, he interviews political commentator and democratic strategist Ameshia Cross. They discuss DEI and why attacking it is a favorite new hobby for right-wing influencers. Next, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Trump finally getting punished and shutting up about E. Jean Carroll. Then lastly, he speaks with Lara in Connecticut on the misogyny over E. Jean Carroll and David in Nevada calls in on the rampant racism within the GOP. And he welcomes back "The Rude Pundit" AKA Lee Papa. They talk about Trump finally getting punished by having to pay $83 Million in the E. Jean Carroll trial; the fake Taylor Swift scandal; and the GOP border deal that Trump cancelled.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Jan 20241h 20min

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