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John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They chat about the rise of Christian Nationalism. Then he interviews Jonathon Metzl who is Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University, and he is also Director of the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society. They discuss his book "Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Mar 202458min

Joe Sudbay is guest hosting and he discusses the retirement of Mitch McConnell as Minority Leader in the Senate and the decision of the Supreme Court to take up Donald Trump's Immunity case. Then, he interviews the President of Take Back the Court: Sarah Lipton-Lubet on the Alabama IVF ruling. Next, he speaks with journalist Jordan Zakarin on how the GOP is undermining democracy with gerrymandering and he also sheds light on the union movement. Then lastly, Joe talks with the CEO of The National Black Justice Coalition - Dr. David Johns and the Executive Director of The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - Melanie Willingham-Jaggers on GOP attacks in the LGBTQ community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Mar 20241h 34min

In today's podcast John talks about the passing of legendary comedian Richard Lewis, the execution of Ivan Cantu, and Mitch McConnell’s retirement and legacy. Then he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca on the Supreme Court taking Trump’s immunity case. And finally he welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to talk about Alabama's IVF ruling, the Supreme Court taking Trump’s immunity case, and Mitch McConnell’s retirement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Feb 20241h 24min

This time John's monologue focuses on the looming government shutdown and the fealty of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Donald Trump who has ordered no aid for Ukraine, no funding bill, and no border deal passed in congress. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the IVF ruling and Trump’s immunity challenge in the documents case. Next, John talks with political blogger "The Rude Pundit" about attacks on trans and migrants, the MI primary, and Biden’s age. And finally, he chats with "Comedy Daddy" comedian Keith Price on Trump’s racist comments at CPAC, Trump’s trials and cases in court, and how they are fed up with the GOP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Feb 20241h 37min

In todays monologue - John discusses the devolution of CPAC, the closing gap between Trump and Nikki Haley, and the prospects for this years election. He talks with Brian from Oregon and then chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome on Trump underperforming in the primaries and the continuing problems deescalating the Israel-Hamas War. They also take some calls and speak to listeners about abortion access and the D.C. Crime Bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Feb 20241h 20min

Political strategist Max Burns fills in for John. He reads the headlines and discusses far-right conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, calling for an 'end to democracy' at CPAC and Nikki Haley backtracking on whether an embryo is a baby after the controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. Then he interviews Jennifer Reitman the founder and publisher DAME magazine. He chats with Brian from Oregon and Chris about women's reproductive rights. And finally, Max speaks with Former five term Pennsylvania State Representative - Brian Sims about getting out the vote in his state.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Feb 20241h 4min

John discusses a new story in Axios that shows the largest U.S. cities report hate crimes have been surging in the past few years and the Anti-Defamation League reports that 17 people were killed from hate crimes in 2023 and all of them were caused by right-wing extremists. He also chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price and comedian Frank Vignola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Feb 202458min

Nayyera Haq guest hosts this time for John. She runs down news headlines including the ongoing backlash after the murder of Russia's Alexi Navalny and the former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov who has been arrested and charged with lying to the FBI about a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter. She interviews DeNora Getachew from DoSomething.org; Jeet Heer of The Nation; and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner of MomsRising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Feb 20241h 30min