Fun Times with Ana Gasteyer and Alan Cumming
John speaks with actress, comedian, and singer Ana Gasteyer. They talk about the film "Mean Girls", her time on Saturday Night Live, and her new sitcom on NBC "American Auto". Then he chats with Scottish actor Alan Cumming. They discuss his work including "Hamlet, the Maniac in Accidental Death of an Anarchist", his decision to return his OBE (Office of the Order of the British Empire) Award due to "misgivings I have being associated with the toxicity of empire", and his hosting of the reality game show “The Traitors,” now available on Peacock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Feb 202350min
The Ouster of Ilhan Omar
In this episode - John discusses Biden's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast and the reassignment of Rep. Ilhan Omar as the House voted to remove her from the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee. Then he welcomes back constitutional law and politics teacher at Brown University - Prof. Corey Brettschneider. They talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest attack to plan to block DEI programs in state colleges. Next he takes a warm call from Pastor JH in Connecticut and a cold call from death penalty Jesus truther Kendal in California. Then to wrap it up a long conversation with political analyst Dr. Jason Nichols about Rep. Ilhan Omar, Tyre Nichols, and Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Feb 20231h 22min
DeSantis’ Confederacy of Dunces
John discusses Ron DeSantis’ latest attack to plan to block DEI programs in state colleges which comes on the heels of a ban on an AP course in African American studies in high schools. He also talks about the many racists thing he has done in the past. Then he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca about Trump, Tyre Nichols and Star Wars movies. Next he takes calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta on Tyre Nichols and Steve in Georgia - a gun lovin’ freedom patriot. Then finally John interviews Imara Jones from TransLash Media which is a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling and narrative project. She was also the host of The Last Sip, a weekly, half-hour news show which targeted Millennials of color, especially women and the LGBTQ community. She is transgender.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Feb 20231h 17min
The POTUS 2024 Campaigns Have Begun
In today's podcast - John discusses the beginning of the Trump and Biden presidential campaigns for 2024. Also the many legal challenges Trump is now facing. Then he interviews former Army prosecutor, and NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner about all things in Trump. Next he chats with comedian Natalia Reagan and she once again gives up another edition of "Sh!t You Can’t Say". Then lastly he speaks with political & cultural analyst and Democratic strategist Dr. Tracy Pearson on abortion, police reform. and George Santos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Feb 20231h 14min
GOP Establishment vs. The Base
Today John discusses the GOP establishment vs. The Base and the many charges that could be brought against Trump including campaign finance fraud from him paying Stormy Daniels hush money and 2020 election tampering charges in Georgia. Then he interviews author Jeff Guinn about his new book “WACO: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians and a Legacy of Rage”. Next comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew and they talk about current news and speak with Bill in New Jersey on the death of Tyre Nichols. Then to wrap it up they chat about Biden's infrastructure upgrade to the newly named Frederick Douglas tunnel in Baltimore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31 Jan 202356min
His Name is Tyre Nichols
Today John discusses the police body cam footage of the beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis which ultimately led to his death and the newly released body can video of the beating of Paul Pelosi. Then he welcomes journalist and author Brian Karem to the show and they talk about Tyre Nichols, Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump. Next John interviews New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, and public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby. They discuss his views on major issues of race in America and solutions to the problem. Then finally he closes the show with an uninspiring clip from Mike Pence on his classified documents scandal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Jan 20231h 18min
More Throwbacks with David Crosby
John again returns back to the past reminiscing about his friendship with David Crosby. As the world remembers this legendary artist, we share some past interviews showing David's passion for politics, music, and his insights for the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jan 202350min
Array and Disarray
In this episode - John talks about who will win the election for RNC chair and the witch hunt of Bill Barr and John Durham for the beginnings of the Russia investigation. Then he chats with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about new social media regulations and other current news. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols who is a senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park. They talk about Kyrsten Sinema, Diane Feinstein, and the death of Tyre Nichols. And then finally a requiem for yet another anti-vaxxer taken by Covid 19 and a speech about Adam Schiff running for the senate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jan 20231h 9min
