The Hack and Quack Soundtrack at CPAC
Joe Sudbay still filling in for John this week. He talks about the ridicule of Steve Bannon's Nazi speech at CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference); the pathetic speech from JD Vance on how to be a man; and the reporting that Elon Musk stole the show by waving a chain saw symbolizing his massive government cuts. He also discusses Trump saying he will gut the Postal Service. Then, Joe speaks with award-winning investigative journalist Robert Hennelly about what’s at stake if dockworkers go on strike, plus the latest on New York City’s history-making mayor—Bob was at the US Attorney’s press conference and he explains all the details of Eric Adams’ landmark indictment. Next, he interviews Iowa's 33rd State Auditor - Rob Sand. He was elected in 2018 after serving as Iowa's chief public corruption prosecutor in the Iowa Attorney General's Office. There, he led the discovery and prosecution of the largest lottery rigging scheme in American history. And finally, Joe chats with listeners about current news including Trump and Trudeau trading barbs after Canada beat the USA in the 4 Nations face-off Title Hockey Championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Feb 202555min
Ascending to the Throne of Autocracy
Joe Sudbay is guest hosting for John again. He talks about Trump railing against President Zelensky while brown-nosing Vladmir Putin. He also discusses Trump posting a picture of himself as royalty on Truth Social proclaiming "Long Live the King" after announcing his challenge to NYC congestion pricing. Then, he interviews Kathleen J. Frydl who is an award-winning historian and author. She has written The G.I. Bill and The Drug Wars in America, 1940-1973 and they discuss her forthcoming piece: Liberalism & the Reinvention of the Corporate Person. Next, Joe speaks with Sarah Parker who is a prominent Black activist and community organizer based in Florida, known for her unwavering commitment to social justice and reproductive rights. She is the President and Executive Director of Voices of Florida, a grassroots organization dedicated to advocacy, education, and community support. Then finally, he plays a clip of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy passing the buck on recent plane crashes and chats with listeners about the resistance to Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Feb 20251h 17min
Resigning to Defend Democracy
John is on break. Joe Sudbay fills in. He talks about federal prosecutor Danielle Sassoon who resigned after Trump's justice department ordered her to drop the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. He also discusses the attempts to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from destroying the government and stealing your information. Then, he interviews Jon Bauman who is the President of Social Security Works PAC, but probably he's probably best known as “Bowzer” from the hit TV series and musical group, “Sha Na Na”. Next, Joe speaks with Nourbese Flint. She is President of All* Above All which work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color. Then finally, he chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price and listeners about current news and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Feb 20251h 25min
President's Day Interviews Continued: Kenneth C. Davis and Jemar Tisby
John interviews historian and New York Times best selling author Kenneth C. Davis on the history of Presidents’ Day and historian and New York Times best selling author Jemar Tisby on Black History month and racism in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Feb 202551min
President's Day Interviews - Skye Perryman and Greg Palast
John interviews the chief executive of Democracy Forward: Skye Perryman on the massive lawsuits that are being filed against the Trump Administration. Then he interviews investigative journalist Greg Palast on the 3.5 million votes that Donald Trump illegally purged during the 2024 presidential election thereby clinching his win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Feb 202552min
Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie
John speaks with journalist Simon Moya-Smith & Julie Francella on Indian health service programs being exempt from Trump’s DEI order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Feb 202538min
The Consequences Of Trump
John talks about the consequences of Trump and Who won the Week: Kendrick Lamar, Putin or Measles? Plus. journalist Chris Lehmann on his new piece “The MAGA Assault on the Media Is Picking Up Steam”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Feb 202559min
Putin's Human Centipede
John’s monologue this time is about Trump making secret deals with Vladmir Putin - giving him everything he was hoping for. Then, he jokes with actor and podcast host Bob Cesca on Gaza, Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, and RFK Jr's impending confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary. Next, The God Squad is back. Theologian Dillon Cruz and former pastor Keith Giles talk with John and listeners on Trump's new Executive Order on Anti-Christian bias and a little about how attacks on DEI are an assault on human rights. And finally, legal Analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson chats with the crew on the current Constitutional Crisis and the evils of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Feb 20251h 51min
