Sanity-Cast Ep. 21 - Trump's First Impeachment

The discussion today is focused on the creepy backgrounds of Trump cabinet picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. John also talks about South Korea Right Wing President Yoon facing impeachment now after he tried to avoid his corruption investigation and called for martial law in his country. Then, legal analyst Professor Corey Brettschneider joins the crew and they chat about Trump's cabinet picks and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, John interviews singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper - Michael Franti and he explains his work with WhyHunger. Now in its 39th year, WhyHunger’s Hungerthon brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with their partners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen and Yoko Ono Lennon who believe in their shared vision of a hunger-free future for all! Take action at SiriusXM.com/Hungerthon. Then winding it up, John speaks with author, podcaster, and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter on the political scene and Trump's wacky cabinet picks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Dec 20241h 42min

John discusses President Biden pardoning his son Hunter despite saying he would not do so and he lists off all the crazy pardons of Trump and other past presidents. Then he interviews the executive director of the Climate Justice Alliance, KD Chavez; who is a revolutionary mother, organizer, and strategist, that leads by way of ancestral knowledge and the land. Climate Justice Alliance has spent the last decade in social justice philanthropy moving millions to the frontlines and working to advance freedom through culture shift and intentional investments. Next, he jokes with comedian Chris Grace about his new show "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson" which reimagines what is and isn’t possible—or appropriate—in the life of an artist as it celebrates the life of the greatest Asian-American actor of all time: Scarlett Johansson. Inspired by her controversial role in the 2017 film "Ghost in the Shell". And finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from The Evil Army of the Night on the foreboding political scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Dec 20241h 18min

The monologue today focusses on the latest crap Nepo Baby Elon Musk is spewing about Alexander Vindman and the CFPB on X and in the public. Then, John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss SCOTUS and Trump's legal problems. Next, he speaks with David Adler who is the co-general Coordinator of Progressive International. They talk about the " Make Amazon Pay" event. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, traditionally one of the largest shopping weekends of the year, Amazon workers and allies across six continents are protesting. Spearheaded by UNI Global Union and the Progressive International, the Make Amazon Pay days of resistance aims to hold Amazon accountable for labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. And finally, John chats with The God Squad AKA Dillion Cruz and Desimber Rose about the intersection of politics and religion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Dec 20241h 23min

John Interviews political commentator Lindy Li on Trump and the latest GOP mishegas. She's a campaign advisor serving as the Women's Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee. And then he jokes with "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and callers about Trump and the persecution of future Rep. Sarah McBride.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Nov 20241h 12min

The second in a two-part podcast. John talks about the new hostage cease-fire deal happening in Israel. He plays a clip of Joe Biden making the announcement about the deal brokered by Qatar. He takes a call from Lyn in Virginia on new ways to get people to register to vote and from Charles in Miami on GOP fascist policies and tax reform. Then, Mitch at Kent State calls to talk turkey about the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination. Also Bruce in California calls to chat about Patsy Cline and Voltaire's birthday. John plays a clip from the past of Jimmy Carter talking about Hamas and Netanyahu and also a clip of State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller on the hostage deal. Next, he welcomes back "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and they talk about Thanksgiving and Trump. They take calls from Rachel in Los Angeles on Hollywood scandals, Stephen in Kentucky on first ladies, and Norm in Tampa on the Kennedy assassination. Then finally, John compares Trump to Rocky Balboa and they all say what they are thankful for this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Nov 20241h 2min

The first of a 2 part podcast. John gives up some Thanksgiving factoids and tells us what he is thankful for this year. He starts a discussion about how to get along with Uncle Racist and Aunt Dead Inside. Sean in California calls to talk turkey about being thankful. Then. he speaks with journalist Bob Hennelly about gun legislation, immigration, homelessness, mental illness, and the Israel - Hamas War. Then, Jessica in Oregon talks about Melissa Barrera of Scream VII being fired due to her support of the Palestinians. Next, Chris and John talk about Eminem and Dido's song "Stan". And they take calls from Lisa in New Mexico, Marie in Atlanta, and Bill in New Jersey on how to not fight with relatives over the holiday. And closing it up - they chat with Harry in Texas who calls with his kid Neo who is trans; Tim in Massachusetts on Eminem and music trivia, plus, Beachside Bill in Orlando on what it means to be giving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Nov 20241h 16min

Things for progressives to be thankful for, chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson, David Adler, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Nov 20241h 22min

Today's monologue is about Trump's promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day he's in office. John also talks about the latest idiotic cabinet picks for the Trump Administration. Next, he welcomes back Imara Jones who's the creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform, journalism and narrative organization, which produces content to shift the current culture of hostility towards transgender people in the US. She hosts the WEBBY-nominated, TransLash Podcast as well as the investigative, limited series, The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality. They discuss the bullying of Rep. Sarah McBride by GOP members of congress. And finally, John takes listener calls about Trump and other news from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Nov 202456min