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
A House Divided Cannot Stand
Today John gives a monologue about Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn about the clown car of comedy happening in the House. Next he interviews New York Times-contributing writer Wajahat Ali and they discuss what will happen in congress. And finally he talks to anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan with more sh!t you just can’t say. They talk with Marie in Atlanta about slavery and the GOP circus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jan 20231h 11min
New Year's Special Interviews
John Interviews iconic actor Ron Perlman. They talk politics, some of his legendary roles and Ron's latest movie "The Last Victim". Next John talks with Canadian writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural commentator Stephen Marche about the political divide in America, the design behind how January 6th played out, and the release of his latest book "The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Jan 20231h 1min
New Year's Special Interviews
John Interviews British-Swiss writer and journalist Johann Hari who has written for The Independent and The Huffington Post. They discuss his book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can"t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again". Next he has an intimate chat with radio host, producer, screenwriter and actress Kelly Carlin - the daughter of comedian George Carlin. They talk about her work on the special 4 hour documentary "George Carlin's American Dream" which is available on HBO Max.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Jan 20231h 7min
The 2022 Year in Review Super Special
In this special year end recap - John has a roundhouse discussion with Dr. Tracy Pearson and Dr. Jason Nichols on the crazy, heartbreaking, and triumphant stories of the past year and also predictions for 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31 Dec 202249min
New Year's Special Interviews
John Interviews actor and voice-over artist Alan Tudyk. Next he has an intimate discussion with actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer and director John Cameron Mitchell. And last but not least John welcomes Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of the legendary 80s band Tears For Fears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Dec 20221h 7min
