The GOP's Mixed Up - Ever Changing Midterm Messaging

John's discusses the GOP's response to the murder of Jordan Neely. The mentally ill man was screaming on the subway when a marine placed him in a chokehold for 15 minutes until he died. So far police have not pressed any charges. Marie from Atlanta calls to talk about Jordan Neely and Justice Clarence Thomas. Then John welcomes back Professors Corey Brettschneider and Julie Suk. They talk about Julie's new book "After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do about It". And then for Star Wars Day - John interviews Stephen Kent about his book “How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Maj 20231h 12min

Today - John's Monologue: Who morns for Jordan Neely? The 30-year-old man who was screaming on a subway train died after another rider grabbed him and placed him in a chokehold. So far police have not pressed any charges. Andre from Cali calls to weigh in. Then podcaster and political commentator Bob Cesca is back to chat about homelessness, the Trump campaign, and the new Fox News poll on guns. Next he takes calls from Dee in Reno, Mike in Miami, and Judy in Las Vegas on homelessness. And wrapping it up - John welcomes David Rothkopf and they talk about his new article in The Daily Beast called "How Bidenomics has Finally Defeated Reaganomics".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Maj 20231h 22min

John is off today - Nayyera Haq is once again filling in. She discusses the Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics and other headlines. Then she interviews the executive editor of Inc. Magazine - Diana Ransom. They chat about small business and entrepreneurship. Next she speaks with Marie in Atlanta, Sean in California, and Bill in New Jersey on SCOTUS ethics, the debt ceiling, and the war in Ukraine. And finally Nayyera talks with Olivier Knox, who is a National Political Correspondent and an anchor of The Daily 202 - they talk about loneliness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Maj 20231h 10min

John's monologue this time is about the way the media ignores the gun and changes the topic in every mass shooting to something else. He remembers the victims of the latest massacre in Cleveland, Texas as the hunt for the shooter continues. Then it's tall dark and Hansome Time - with comedian Rhonda Hansome. They chat about AR-15s and the bank collapses. Plus they play funny clips from the White House Correspondents Dinner. Next they talk with Vivian in Buffalo, Steven in Kentucky, Brian in Oregon, and Dave in Washington. And lastly; he interviews politician, publisher, author, and lobbyist who served as the 39th Governor of Wisconsin from 1977 to 1979 - Martin Schreiber. They discuss his book “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Maj 20231h 19min

In today's show - John runs down the many Supreme Court ethics issues that have been leaked or reported in the past week. Ron from Las Vegas calls in. Then POLITICS with Max Burns INCLUDING: The debt ceiling debate - Missouri trans kids healthcare laws - and 2024 elections prospects like RF Kennedy. Next ..Rob is back! Robert from Ft. Worth calls in and reports he has now moved to Ohio. AND listeners call to chat : Theresa in Washington - Bruce in Cali - and Michael in the Bronx. Then wrapping it up Chris and John play AI versions of Paul McCartney's voice doing a John Lennon song. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Maj 20231h 5min

John welcomes back Senior Vice President, and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group - Jessica Mason Pieklo. She's an award-winning legal journalist and analyst with a decade of experience covering reproductive rights and justice issues. Also joining him - Senior Multiplatform Reporter for Rewire News Group - Garnet Henderson. She's the host and Producer of ACCESS: A podcast about abortion. They discuss the Supreme Court, the changing reproductive laws in many states, and other issues surrounding abortion. Then John interviews Climate and Environment Reporter Michael Elizabeth Sakas. She's the host of "PARCHED" a Colorado River podcast focused on solutions from Colorado Public Radio. They talk about the river's possible solutions to the many problems involving climate change and water rights in this new environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Apr 202354min

This time John revisits Thirsty Thursday: Who's thirsty for attention? Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and Tucker Carlson. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump's rape and assault trial and about Justice John Robert's rejection to appear at a Senate Supreme Court ethics hearing. Next he takes some calls - Jessica from Maine and Rachel from L.A. talk about Ron DeSantis and E. Jean Carroll. Then Dr. Jason Nichols joins him and they discuss the death of Carolyn Bryant Donham , the White woman whose accusation of making improper advances led to the 1955 lynching of Black teen Emmett Till in Mississippi – and whose role in the brutal death was reconsidered by a grand jury as recently as last year. They also chat about the prospects for the 2024 election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Apr 20231h 28min

It's a mixed bag of news in today's podcast. John talks about Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr - the state's first openly transgender representative - who was barred by the Republican controlled house after she opposed a bill banning gender-affirming health care for minors. The House has passed Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending by nearly 14 percent over a decade. Ted Cruz caught on a secret recording planning to create a commission to throw out Biden's votes in the 2020 election. Author and journalist E. Jean Carroll takes the stand in the Trump rape and assault civil case in New York. And Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin asked Chief Justice John Roberts to testify for a hearing on Supreme Court ethics rules after Justice Clarence Thomas was found to have taken luxury gifts from a GOP billionaire. He takes calls from Richard in Houston and Chris in Pennsylvania. Then he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca about Tucker, Trump, and other presidential candidates. Joe from Wisconsin calls to talk about the stupidity of the GOP. Next John interviews political affairs analyst and commentator David Rothkopf on his new Op Ed in the Daily Beast called "Joe Biden is old - Get Over It!". And to wrap it up he talks with Dave in Washington and 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.

27 Apr 20231h 27min