Wit and Wisdom with Dr. Tracy Pearson
This time in our flashback week, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and the latest in the Trump trials. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Jessica in Oregon, Mitch at Kent State, and Mike in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Des 20231h
Fun with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price
In today's fun flashback, John chats with Keith Price about pop culture, current news, and the latest on Donald Trump. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, David in Santa Fe, Rachel in L.A., and Joe from Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Des 202356min
Christmas Special: Best Comedy Bits of the Year
As a treat for the holiday - we've selected some of our favorite comedy bits and skits from the past year. So kick back and laugh along with us as we flash back to the funniest Fugelsang poems, skits, and comedy sketches of 2023. A Letter to George Santos, Especially Hitler by Kanye West, A Matt Schlapp Nursery Rhyme, Small Dick Energy, National Relaxation Day at Mar-a-Lago, If Santa was Black, The Lube that Jim Jordan Uses, Proud Boys Tears Soft Drink, and The Saga of Trump's Indictments. Merry Christmas from all of us at the John Fugelsang Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Des 202343min
First Nations Frustrations and Elations with Simon and Julie
In today's podcast - John remembers the artists we lost in 2023 and promotes his next Sexy Liberal Show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on January 20th. He talks with Curt in Akron about Crosby Stills and Nash and does a tribute to his good friend David Crosby who we lost earlier this year. Then, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy. Next, John chats with Native American journalist Simon Moya-Smith who is a contributing writer at NBC News, and Julie Francella who is a Native American activist, artist, writer, and veteran mental health professional working with the First Nations University of Canada. Julie reports on the dubbing of "Star Wars: A New Hope" into her Ojibwe language and she is hoping to audition for the voice of Leia in the movie. They talk with Mitch at Kent State on indigenous artists and Simon explains the horrific true meaning of the word "squaw" and why we should stop using it. They discuss the story of a Kansas City School District dress code policy that led to the forced cutting of an 8-year-old Native American boy's hair. They also talk with Jeff in Oregon on the seven generation rule and Laura in California on the Wigwam Sequoia Tribe in San Pedro called the Improved Order of Red Men. And finally they express hopes for Leonard Peltier to get a new trial and be released from prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Des 202351min
So Many Reasons to be Grateful on Christmas
John lists off all the things to be grateful for in 2023. Then, he interviews freelance writer for Fast Company - Adam Bluestein on the success of diabetes/weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. Then, year end calls from listeners: Steve in L.A., Laurie in Florida, Dave in Pittsburg, Rachel in L.A., 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.
22 Des 20231h 11min
Godwin's Law
The monologue discussion today is about the backlash and excuses over Trump's latest Nazi quotes and Hitlerian rhetoric saying immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country". Then, he interviews award-winning investigative reporter Brian Karem on the Colorado Supreme Court Trump ruling and other Trump news. Next, John talks with Hugh in New Jersey about the Colorado ruling and he jokes with good friend - actor Frank Conniff from MST3K. They talk with callers about current news and pop culture. Then finally wrapping it up - it's "The Year According to TV’s Frank".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Des 20231h 19min
Constitutionally Disqualified From Running for Office in Colorado
This time John discusses the major bombshell reporting of the Colorado Supreme Court finding that Trump did engage in an insurrection on January 6th and is therefore disqualified from running for office again. Then, he interviews award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist Bob Hennelly. They talk about his new piece in the Village Voice called "Can a Union Revival Save America's Soul?" Next, Jay in North Carolina and Sean in California call in to chat about the stupidity of Mark Meadows. And finally, he plays some clips. First of President Biden at the funeral of Justice Sandra Day O'Conner, second a clip of Texas governor Greg Abbott on a new bill he just signed which allows police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, and third of White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Greg Abbott's new law. He takes calls from Dave in Pennsylvania and Beachside Bill in Orlando.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Des 20231h 4min
Republican Curses for the Pope's New Blessings
John discusses a judge blocking the removal of a racist confederate statue at Arlington Cemetery. The elaborately designed monument offers a mythologized vision of the Confederacy, including highly sanitized depictions of slavery. He also talks about the right-wing outrage of Pope Francis declaring that priests can now offer blessings to same sex couples. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about free speech vs hate speech at universities, public speech about the Israel-Hamas War, and the hate filled speech of Donald Trump. Next, he plays a clip of Trump threatening to dismantle colleges and universities for their liberal agendas. Mark in Wisconsin calls on the meaning behind "A Christmas Carol" and both parties extending good will towards men. Brian in Oregon calls in about the Pope's new declaration and abortion bans helping to get out the vote. And winding it up, Rhonda Hansome returns and they chat about a new law on the ballot in New York requiring police to wear a body cam and the stupidity of New York Mayor Eric Adams. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky and Bill in New Jersey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Des 20231h 18min
