Trump's Bail Agreement in Georgia
John is on vacation and Joe Sudbay is guest hosting. He opens the show with the latest headlines including Trump's announcement that he will turn himself in to Georgia authorities on Aug 24th. He also talks about the upcoming GOP presidential primary debates. Then. he interviews the president of Alliance for American Manufacturing - Paul Scott and they talk about employment, the economy, and future of manufacturing in America. Next, he speaks with historian and author Kathleen Frydl on Fascists, Fentanyl and her new forthcoming book "Liberalism and The Reinvention of the Corporate Person". Then lastly, Joe recounts a hate crime where a California store owner was fatally shot in a dispute over her pride flag. The suspect was shot and killed by police. He takes a call from Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Aug 20231h 7min
Top 10 Questions That Should Be Asked at The Republican Primary Debates
John's monologue today features the top news headlines and he discusses the upcoming GOP presidential debates. He then runs down the top questions he would ask if he was moderator of the debates. He also gives up his big winner of the week for "Fake Christian Friday" - Pastor Greg Locke and takes a call from Debbie in North Carolina about corruption in her state. Then, he interviews activist, educator, and movement builder Kim Samuel about her new book “On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation”. Next, John welcomes his latest Hollywood Comedy Panel: Mona Shaikh, Sarah Halstead, and Rich Chassler. They discuss Hurricane Hilary, the Republican presidential debates, and Donald Trump's many problems. They chat with Stephen in Kentucky and Rachel in L.A. Then to close it up they talk about the Maui fire, the demise of Twitter, and the SAG strike. Then they play "The Unpopular Opinion Game".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Aug 20231h 27min
Spotlight on 4 American Heroes
John Interviews Professor of Shakespeare Studies Farah Karim Cooper. They talk about her new book "The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race". Then he speaks with New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman about The Inflation Reduction Act, The Housing Is a Human Right Act, and The Pact Act. And then John chats with directors Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon. They discuss their new Hulu documentary "Sound of the Police" which spotlights the historically “fraught relationship” between African Americans and law enforcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Aug 20231h 4min
Trump's Lawyers Block Him From Giving His Exoneration Speech
Today John talks about the news of the day and then discusses the latest Trump legal news and the GOP's newest efforts to grift off the Georgia election interference indictment. He then chats with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls and all things Trump. And returning once again - author and lecturer Lawrence Ross joins the crew to speak about systemic racism and African American history. They take a call from Herschel in Ohio. Then finally, more with Lawrence, plus a call from El in Philly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Aug 20231h 26min
The Benefits of The Inflation Reduction Act
John discusses the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and talks about Biden's celebration speech touting the benefits to America including lower health care costs and speeding up the transition to clean energy. Then he interviews author Teresa Strasser about her new book “Making It Home: Life Lessons from a Season of Little League" which is a funny memoir about family, grief, and moving forward. Then his Hollywood Comedy Panel joins him: Raja Michael, Matt Kirshen, and Lenny Shelton. They chat about the Maui fire, abortion, and Trump. Next, they take calls from Richie in L.A., Delani in Missouri, and play the Unpopular Opinion Game. Then wrapping it up , Chris chooses the winner of the Unpopular Opinion Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Aug 20231h 19min
A Relaxing Day at Mar-a-Lago
The monologue today features John's ode to National Relaxation Day and Trump's celebration at Mar-a-Lago. He also begins unpacking Trump and Company's new Georgia indictment with details from Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis. He takes calls from Ken in Virginia, Marie in Texas, and Laura in L.A. Then he talks with Democratic strategist Max Burns about the latest Trump indictment. They take a call from Bill in New Jersey and Sean in California. Next, John's Panel - Social Media Influencers: Majid Padellan AKA BrooklynDad Defiant and Joanne Carducci AKA Jojo from Jerz. They discuss the Trump indictments, the 2024 presidential hopefuls, and the hell scape Twitter has become. Last but not least - they take calls from Justin in North Carolina and Brian in Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Aug 20231h 28min
Midnight Train to Georgia - Maui Misstep
John discusses the tragedy of the Lahaina fire in Maui and the critique of the slow response from the state and the government. He also talks about the 4th Trump indictment in real time as it happens in Georgia. Then, he interviews journalist Brett Murphy from ProPublica on the Clarence Thomas scandal. Next, John listens to Fulton Co. DA Fani Willis announce the Trump Indictment live. And finally legal and political analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins him to chat about the indictment. They take calls from Ralph in Connecticut and Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Aug 20231h 6min
Counsel-ing Hunter Biden
The monologue today is about AG Merrick Garland appointing a Special Counsel to the Hunter Biden Case. John points out the hypocrisy of the GOP - now claiming they are furious even though they asked for a special counsel. Then he chats with former CNN and Current TV news correspondent and on-air personality for The Stephanie Miller Show - Jacki Schechner. They discuss her community work with aids patients and the increasing homeless crisis. Next, it's John's Hollywood Panel du jour: Amanda Wyss, Liam McEneaney and Jody Hamilton. They talk about the SAG strike, the Trump trials, and the upcoming GOP debates. Then they take a call from Tony in Las Vegas. And wrapping it up - the panel talks about the Dobbs decision and Mike Pence hecklers, then they talk with Richie in L.A., Andy in Culver City, Stephen in Kentucky, Tyrone in Chicago, and closing the show it's "The Unpopular Opinion Game".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Aug 20231h 27min
