The Fake War on Christmas
John discusses the GOP's ongoing "War on Christmas" which claims businesses are taking Christ out of the season by saying "Happy Holidays" instead acknowledging they are being inclusive to all religions. Then John has a chat with award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly and they talk about current politics and labor issues. Next John talks about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting in DC, and he takes a call from Jay in California. And finally he interviews stand up comic Ethan Herschenfeld about his Christmas special and they take calls from Brian in Oregon and Rachel in Mississippi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Dec 202255min
The January 6th Committee Referrals
In this episode John talks about the J6 Committee referrals and ponders what will happen to Trump. Then he talks with author, national speaker, and public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby about current politics. Next he takes some calls from Dave in Ohio and Rick in New Hampshire about Trump's investigations. Then Rhonda Hansome joins him and they talk about Trump and other news. Following that they take calls from Sean in California, Brian in Oregon, and Mark in Oregon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Dec 20221h 13min
The US And The Holocaust
John Interviews Ken Burns about his new film, "The US and the Holocaust."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Dec 202251min
An Intimate and Up Close Chat with Mary McCartney and Chloe Sorvino
John interviews Forbes staff writer Chloe Sorvino about her new book "Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat". Then he interviews Paul McCartney's daughter Mary. They discuss her new documentary about Abbey Road Studios "If These Walls Could Sing".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Dec 202244min
Elon and Don
John discusses Elon Musk's Twitter massacre and Donald Trump's trading card con, talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the courts, chats with Dr. Jason Nichols on politics, and takes your calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Dec 20221h 12min
Don't Let Yearend Burnout Drag You Down
In today's podcast John gives a monologue on the yearend burnout from Trump, Covid, and other bad news. Then he talks with writer, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca on Christmas, Trump's political future, and the newly released Mark Meadows texts. Next he takes a call from Cat in Texas on how to fight burnout and the future of energy. And finally Keith Price joins the crew and they talk about Broadway musicals and take calls from Rachel in LA, Dennis in Indianapolis, and 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.
15 Dec 20221h 7min
Respect for Marriage Act Codifies Rights for Interracial and LGBTQ Couples
John discusses and celebrates President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act which guarantees federal rights of marriages in the federal code for same-sex and interracial couples. Then he talks with Jill Garvey, Chief of Staff for The Western States Center. Next he interviews journalist Wajahat Ali, who is a democracy-ish podcaster, on current politics. And finally he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan. They once again revisit “Shit You Can’t Say” featuring phrases w/problematic (read: racist) origins that should be kicked to the curb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Dec 20221h 8min
Kinless Seniors Need More Help During The Holidays
John discusses a new article in the New York Times which asks "Who will care for kinless seniors"? Almost a million older Americans are considered "kinless," with no immediate family members—a figure that is expected to grow in the future. John asks for us to reach out to them during the holiday season. Then he interviews Andrew Lawrence who is a senior researcher at Media Matters for America on Elon Musk, social media, and propaganda news crafted for republicans. Next he takes a call from Bryan in Oregon on undocumented immigrants. And to wrap it up Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they talk about current news and take calls from Pit Doc in Ohio and Steven in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Dec 20221h 6min
