Operation Spiderweb Surprise Makes Our Spidey Senses Tingle

Joe Sudbay hosts once again as John is out on vacation. He interviews attorney and politician Xochitl Torres Small. She was the 15th United States deputy secretary of agriculture from 2023 to 2025, acting as "chief operating officer" for the department. Prior to that, she was a U.S. representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2019 to 2021 and had previously served as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, from 2021 to 2023. Xochitl is currently a Fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. Then, Joe speaks with Evan Sutton who is founder of FireKit Campaigns, a company that coaches individuals and organizations to become rising leaders, finding proven approaches that will strengthen their authentic voice, craft values-based stories, and deliver messaging across platforms. He cut his teeth working with the American Federation of Teachers and the Obama 2008 campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Feb 1h 9min

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 55min

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 1h 17min

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 1h 25min

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 51min

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 52min

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 38min

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 59min