The Cost of Loyalty to Trump
John gives a monologue on Ronna McDaniel's "Loyalty Pledge" and the news that Fox Network chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that some hosts endorsed the lies by former President Donald Trump that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and that he didn’t step in to stop them from promoting the claims. Then he interviews Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard - Naomi Oreskes. She is co-author of the new book “The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market". Next Mary in Manhattan calls to chat about the Fox News defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems and Mitch at Kent State calls to discuss John's interview with George Harrison and other music trivia. Then finally Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they talk about the dropping of the comic strip "Dilbert" due to the cartoonists racist comments. They take calls from listeners on Dilbert and racism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Feb 20231h 22min
Farewell to Senator Dianne Feinstein
John pays tribute to the announcement that Senator Dianne Feinstein is not seeking reelection. Then he marks a milestone for democrats with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announcing 100 judicial nominations for the Biden administration. He chats with Norm in Florida on Ron DeSantis and the Black history of Florida and Charles in Miami on gun regulation and school shootings. Next Tim in New York calls in to talk about the Ohio train derailment. Also Raymond in L.A. calls to discuss toxic sites in the US. Then listener Kendall in Nebraska calls to chat about MTG's National divorce. Keith Price AKA Comedy Daddy returns once again to talk to listeners and discuss current news. Bruce in California calls to talk about the constitution and Sela in Texas calls to talk about the disabled Denver City Counselman who was forced to debate on the floor due to no wheelchair ramps. Finally - Dave in Pennsylvania speaks on Black History month and racism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Feb 202353min
Florida state Rep. Dianne Hart, Eugene Levy, and Sebastian Roche
John interviews Florida state Rep. Dianne Hart on the work she is doing to fight Ron DeSantis' new laws in Florida that are designed to cover up racist history. Next he interviews legendary comedic actor Eugene Levy on his past and his new TV show "The Reluctant Traveler" now available on Apple Plus. Then finally John chats with iconic French actor Sebastian Roche. They reminisce about his past works and his latest role as a Roman Catholic priest and the headmaster of an Indian boarding school for girls in the classic western drama "1923".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Feb 202354min
The War in Ukraine Begins Its Second Year
Joe Sudbay guest hosts as he marks the 1 year anniversary of the Russian/ Ukrainian War. He takes calls from Mitch at Kent State about the Ohio train derailment, Bill in Orlando about MTG, Paul in New Jersey on the Trump speech in Ohio, and Sean in California on the toxicity of vinyl chloride. Then he interviews journalist Jack Jenkins on the Christian Nationalist movements in North Idaho. Next he speaks to Dr. Jason Nichols on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s National Divorce. And lastly Joe chats with Jordan Zakarin on the Ohio derailment, Ron DeSantis and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Feb 20231h 26min
Anti- Maskers Still Beating a Dead Horse
Today, John discusses an article in the New York Times by Bret Stephens which claims masks don't work in the fight against Covid 19. Then he takes calls from Sean in California and Greg in Florida about why masks are important. Next producer, writer, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca returns and they talk about the looming indictments in the Georgia election tampering probe and the revelation that Fox Network hosts knew all along that Trump was lying about the 2020 election being stolen. Then finally attorney Marie from Atlanta calls in to discuss the comments made by the grand jury forewoman who was making decisions about whether Donald Trump should be indicted for election crimes in Georgia and Rob in Orlando calls in to chat about MTG asking for states to succeed from the Union.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Feb 202353min
Biden's Trip to Europe: Calling Out Russian Brutality
Joe Sudbay guests hosts and he discusses the day's headlines: Biden's fiery speech in Warsaw, elections results in Virginia and Wisconsin, and a few new details from the special grand jury's report in Georgia. Then he chats with Max Burns on current politics: MTG grandstanding, Speaker McCarthy's weakness, and Fox news hosts caught lying about the Big Lie. Next he speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson about the forewoman in the special grand jury on election tampering in Georgia speaking to the press. Then finally he welcomes David Nir from DailyKos Elections which covers special election results from around the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Feb 20231h 18min
Local Politics Matter and Can Make the Difference in Your Neighborhood
Joe Sudbay guest hosts and he interviews Jessie Ulibarri of the State Innovation Exchange. They discuss how to get involved on the local level in your community to create changes needed in your region. Next he looks at policy and engaging people in local politics with Abe Rakov who is the Managing Director of Run For Something. Then finally he talks with Iowa State Rep. JD Scholten about some scary right wing legislation that is being drafted there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Feb 202345min
President's Day Special: Black History Month and Indigenous Culture Awareness
In this special program - John interviews Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on spirituality in the face of Religious fundamentalism, public service in the face of discrimination, and "The No Shame at School Act". Next he chats with authors Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman & Mark H. Harris on their new book "The Black Guy Dies First,” which explores the Black journey in modern horror cinema, from the fodder epitomized by "Spider Baby" to the Oscar-winning cinematic heights of "Get Out" and beyond. Then finally John speaks to journalist Simon Moya Smith on indigenous culture and racist team names and mascots in sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Feb 202358min
