A Black Eye, a Pocket Full of Drugs, and a Trail of Carnage

The monologue today is an assortment of news stories. John discusses Justin Timberlake getting arrested for DWI, the heat dome which is broiling much of the US, President Biden's new immigration policy which helps mixed-status families, and Donald Trump saying at a rally that Biden is doing cocaine. Then, he interviews journalist Melissa Angell who is a policy correspondent at Inc. They talk about her latest reporting on how small businesses can help or hurt the upcoming election. Next, John welcomes back MSNBC Legal Analyst Glenn Kirschner to chat about all things Trump. And finally, Comedy Daddy - Keith Price returns to take calls and discuss pop culture and current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Jun 20241h 30min

This time, John reflects back in time 4 years ago when Trump had his 1st big super-spreader campaign rally in Tulsa where many people caught covid 19 including Trump loyalist Herman Cain who refused to wear a mask and died from the virus. He also discusses ex-Trump spiritual adviser Robert Morris, who has confesses to child rape. Then, he's in studio with Corey Brettschneider and they talk about Trump, the SCOTUS Machine Gun case, and the release of his new book: "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought To Defend It". And rounding it out - an in studio comedy panel including Rhonda Hansome, Melissa Finney, Richard Chassler, and Sarah Halstead. They take calls, joke about the news, and 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.

18 Jun 20241h 26min

John talks about the Supreme Court striking down a ban on bump stocks which has been in place since the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Then, he welcomes back the National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols. They discuss Trump and the upcoming RNC in Milwaukee. Next, he talks with listeners about how to use the recent SCOTUS rulings in political ads and target more Democratic voters. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to chat about current news, pop culture, and their predictions for the Trump VEEPstakes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Jun 20241h 23min

John interviews legendary musician Steven Van Zandt and director Bill Teck on their new documentary "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple", which follows Van Zandt's career as a musician, activist, and actor from New Jersey to stadiums all around the world.. Then, he speaks with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about abortion bans, the farce of Byron Donalds, and how to deal with MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Green.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Jun 202441min

The discussion today is about the Supreme Court ruling to preserve access to the abortion drug Mifepristone - for the time being. Then, John speaks with Mickey Huff who is the director of Project Censored and serves on the board of the Media Freedom Foundation. They talk about the importance of media literacy. Next, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella to discuss Native cultural heritage and myths about indigenous people. Then finally, John once again interviews Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They go over the Supreme Court's decision on Mifepristone’s availability via mail and what it means for abortion access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Jun 20241h 36min

In this episode - John discusses the recent decisions of the Southern Baptist Convention to reject female pastors and ban the use of invitro fertilization. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's fear of sharks and of course the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". Then John welcomes The God Squad: 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 discuss the patriarchy of the Southern Baptists and the GOP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Jun 20241h 27min

The monologue this time is about the Hunter Biden guilty verdict. John compares how the left's reaction to the Hunter Biden trial and outcome is a complete opposite of the Trump trials. Then, he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current legal news and recent trials. Next, he interviews Ira Antelis, founder and co-owner of 120 LIFE which is a company that has created a drink that can lower your blood pressure. And winding it up, he welcomes MN State Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-66a) & Jess Braverman, the Legal Director at GenderJusticeMN to discuss LGBTQ equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Jun 20241h 18min

Today, John remembers the Reverend James Lawson Jr. who was a towering civil rights leader and a top strategist for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also pokes fun at some recent Trump rally gibberish. Then, a very somber interview with Missouri inmate David Hosier who has now been executed by lethal injection. Next, he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about Trump related legal matters and Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about current news and take calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Jun 20241h 22min