Trump Scandals Eclipsing the GOP's Election Narratives?

John discusses a Texas woman named Kate Cox who at 20 weeks pregnant, has learned her fetus has a lethal abnormality that is almost always fatal at birth. A Texas judge has granted her request to allow an abortion to save her health but Attorney General Ken Paxton is threatened to prosecute any doctors involved in providing an emergency abortion procedure. Then, he interviews reporter Isaac Saul who is the founder of Tangle (an independent, ad-free, non-partisan politics newsletter) on the 4th Republican debate. Next, he takes calls from Jason in Missouri and Lance in Texas on the Republican debate and the War in Israel. And he welcomes back the indigenous voices segment with Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith to discuss recent native American news and culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Dec 20231h 25min

In this podcast - John talks about Kevin McCarthy announcing he will be retiring from congress. He takes a call from Tony in Las Vegas about the mass shooting at UNLV. Then, he chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the Las Vegas shooting and gun legislation, Trump's claim he will be a dictator on day one if he is elected, and the legacy of Kevin McCarthy. Next, John speaks with journalist Adrian Walker of the Boston Globe about the 1989 Stuart shootings in Boston where a black man was accused of murdering a woman and the police and the media refused to believe the truth - it was it was her husband. Then closing it up, he interviews congressman Eric Swalwell on Rep. Ted Cruz, Speaker Mike Johnson and the lies of Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Dec 20231h 18min

John's monologue this time starts off with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's announcement about releasing new January 6th riot videos with the faces blurred. And he discusses Senator Tommy Tuberville announcing he will finally lift his hold on hundreds of military promotions. Then, he interviews journalist and author David Corn on the death of Henry Kissinger, the inexperience of Mike Johnson, and the Israel - Hamas War. And lastly, he welcomes back comedian Keith Price - they discuss Broadway plays and chat with Stephen in Kentucky about sex.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Dec 20231h 16min

In today's podcast - John discusses Pope Francis who has decided to punish one of his highest-ranking critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, by revoking his right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary in the second radical action against a conservative American prelate this month. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the plans of Trump if he wins in 2024, the life of Sandra Day O'Conner, and latest in the Trump trials. Next, he takes a call from Tony in Pennsylvania on whether Trump is a warmonger or not. And winding it up, John plays clips of Liz Cheney and Lindsey Graham talking about what Trump is planning if he becomes president again. And he plays a clip of Trump at a rally saying elections are still rigged. He takes calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta on Liz Cheney's new book, Sean in California on the evils of Trump, and Rich in Indiana on corporate greed and the fixing of egg prices.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Dec 202359min

John delivers the good news that Rep. George Santos has been expelled from congress after a House Ethic Committee found evidence of federal crimes. He also looks back on the life of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner. Then, he speaks with the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, John Nichols, about the expulsion of George Santos, the life of Henry Kissinger, and his new piece in the Nation called "American Discourse Needs More Mehdi Hasan, Not Less". Next, he plays clips of the Ron DeSantis - Gavin Newsome debate on Fox TV. And he takes calls from Steven in Virginia on George Santos, and Brian in Oregon on DeSantis vs Newsome. Then finally, Beachside Bill from Orlando calls to chat about the music rights argument between Hall and Oats, Donald in Ohio calls to praise the show, and Lance in New Orleans phones in on the failure of Ron DeSantis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Dec 20231h 8min

John jokes with Canadian author and comedian Kliph Nesteroff about his new book Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars. Then, he interviews freelance investigative reporter Ben Stockton on his new piece for The Intercept "Inside The Campaign that Put an Oil Boss in Charge of a Climate Summit".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Dec 20231h

Today, John remembers the lives of Shane MacGowan lead singer of The Pogues and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Then, he interviews Greg Lukianoff who is the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. They discuss how the Israel-Hamas war has continued to spark tension across campuses with ongoing protests and walkouts. There has been a rising concern over the increase of antisemitism across these campuses, even leading to the arrest of a Cornell student for his threats against the Jewish students. Next, it's John's Native Voices segment with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella. They speak with David in Santa Fe and Theresa in Washington about indigenous history and culture. And finally, Thea Harper returns with The Minority Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Dec 20231h 4min

Todays monologue is dedicated to saluting the dumbest people in power. Contestants vying for the award this time: George Santos, James Comer, John Kennedy, Elon Musk, and Bernie Marcus. Then, he chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca on the death of Roslyn Carter, the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls, and Liz Chaney's new book which details new Trump revelations. Next, he interviews Wajahat Ali who is a Daily Beast columnist, public speaker, and Sr. Fellow at the Western States Center. They talk about the death of Henry Kissinger, the rise of Arab and Muslim hate crimes, and the Israel - Hamas War. Then rounding it out, John plays a clip of Senator Bernie Sanders on Henry Kissinger and he welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson. They discuss Trump's gag orders and threatening posts about court staff and their families in his New York fraud trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Nov 20231h 21min