The Island of Misfit GOP Smears
In this episode John talks about the death of Lisa Marie Presley and the death of older GOP smears. He then compares the Trump and Biden document scandals. Next he chats with political science Professor Corey Brettschneider about the document scandals and other current politics. Following this he interviews civil rights leader and social impact investor Ben Jealous and they talk about his new book “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free”. And finally John plays clips and coverage of Biden-ghazi 2023 and takes a call from Bill in New Jersey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Jan 20231h 9min
Someone Who Left and Someone Who Refuses to Leave
John talks about the death of Jeff Beck and the many lies of Rep. George Santos who refuses to step down after being called out. Then he talks with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca about current politics and stolen documents. They take some calls from listeners. Next he interviews Mickey Huff from ProjectCensored.Org. And finally Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to chat with John and listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Jan 20231h 27min
A Day of Good and Bad News
John talks about recent good and not-so-good news including new congressional committees, stolen presidential documents, and climate change. Then he talks about different media issues with Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters for America. Next comedian, broadcaster, and scientist Natalia Reagan joins the show once again with more Sh!t You Can’t Say. And finally, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns and they talk about politics and take a call from Sela in Texas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Jan 20231h 8min
New House Rules Package Caters to MAGA Extremists
John discusses the new House Rules Package which gives more power to individual members, allows for aggressive investigation of the Biden administration on issues such as COVID-19 and the southern border; and makes it more difficult to increase federal spending. Then he interviews Wired reporter and author Steve Silberman. They talk about politics and his new book "The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity". Next he delivers a requiem for Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway AKA Diamond of Diamond and Silk and takes a call from Bill in New Jersey who talks about restricting birth control access for teens in Texas. Then finally he chats with political and cultural legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and cultural issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Jan 20231h 15min
A House of Ill Repute
In this episode - John watches the TV as the battle to elect a new House speaker enfolds. Then he talks with Eric Ward from the Western States Center. Next he interviews Trevor Higgins who is the Vice President of Climate Policy at The Center for American Progress. And finally he discusses with Chris the possible outcomes of the CHAOS on the House Floor and watches TV as it happens live - then takes calls from Rachel in L.A. and Michael in the Bronx.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Jan 20231h 25min
Burnin Down the House Just to Scare a Mouse
In this episode John plays clips from House Republicans as they try to elect a speaker. Then he talks about it with listeners and takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Bruce in California, and Dean in L.A. Then Sean in California calls in to discuss the comedy of the GOP infighting and Cheryl in Michigan likens this to the election of the Pope. Jeff in L.A. talks about the kindness of Ronald Reagan. Then comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster, "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price joins the show and they chat with Ken from Ohio about the war in Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Jan 202351min
Collapsing Like a House of Cards
Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John and he talks about the failure of the GOP to elect a speaker of the House. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about politics and what might happen in the House of Representatives and who will become speaker. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols who says the real lesson of the speaker chaos is that Trump is finished in the current GOP. Then finally he chats with political director of Daily Kos David Nir who poses the question "What happens if Republicans never pick a speaker"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Jan 20231h 7min
Throwing Stones in a Glass House
Today again John pokes fun at Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he interviews writer, speaker, organizer, activist, and podcast co-host Victor Shi on GOP infighting and what will happen in the House. Next he chats with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on Trump's tax returns, the speaker confusion in the House, and Elon Musk's new twitter. They talk with Mike in Michigan and discuss Lauren Boebert's nominations for speaker. Then finally he takes a call from Grant in Missouri on racism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Jan 20231h 3min
