Lewandowski's Pay-To-Play (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, March 20th, 2026

Today, Corey Lewandowski is taking millions of dollars in bribes for government contracts; California renames Ceasar Chavez day amid a backlash from sex abuse allegations; the Pentagon is seeking $200B more from Congress for Trump’s war in Iran; Joe Kent is being investigated by the FBI for leaking classified information; ICE is taking DNA samples from arrested protestors; Bank of America settles an Epstein victim’s lawsuit for an undisclosed amount; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Guest: John Fugelsang
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Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang

Stories
Some DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski | NBC News

Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war | Washington Post

FBI investigates intelligence aide who resigned over war | Semafor

ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested | NPR

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims | AP News

Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files over subpoena compliance | NBC News

California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day’ | The New York Times

People of Twin Cities awarded JFK Profile in Courage Award over resistance to ICE surge | CBS Minnesota


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