The Rise of the Really Mean Idiots
John discusses Trump's federal funding freeze and the backlash as states lose access to Medicaid payment portals. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, and birthright citizenship. Next, he welcomes back Bob Hennelly to talk about Trump illegally firing 2 Democratic EEOC commissioners and an NLRB board member. Then finally, he interviews Julie Burkhart who is the President of Wellspring Access, co-owner of Hope Clinic Illinois and founder and former CEO of Trust Women Foundation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Jan 20251h 15min
Authoritarianism 101
John talks about Trump's firings and pardons, chats with Derek Black, and speaks with callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jan 20251h 19min
Fighting American Nazis
John talks about fighting the Nazis that are part of the MAGA movement, chats with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, author of Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health, and goes to the phones.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Jan 20251h 27min
Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie - Richard Chew
John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their indigenous segment "We're Still Here". This time they discuss former President Biden giving clemency to native American activist Leonard Peltier, native birthright citizenship and Trump's manifest destiny threat. Then, he interviews WCPT Chicago's morning host Richard Chew. They talk about MAGA demonizing Chicago, Trump's ICE raids, and staying positive in the second term of Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Jan 20251h 24min
Shock and Awe ICE Raids Put Grocery Prices on Thin Ice
Today, John discusses the hundreds of immigration raids launched by Trump in what he touts as the largest mass deportation campaign in U.S. history. He also talks about a federal judge halting Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Next, he interviews the Managing Director of Women's March - Tamika Middleton. They discuss The People’s March which took to the streets of Washington last weekend ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. And finally, John chats with listeners about the Republican outrage over Bishop Mariann Budde's plea for mercy for immigrants and LGBTQ people and the new movie about Joan Baez and Bob Dylan called "A Complete Unknown".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Jan 202556min
A Bishop with Nerves of Steel
John is fired up as he discusses President Trump issuing sweeping executive orders which place employees in any federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices on paid administrative leave. He also talks about Trump repealing a 1965 order from the Johnson Administration on Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity standards for federal contractors. Then, he welcomes back actor, director, and podcast star Bob Cesca to laugh and commiserate about Trump's latest stupidity and the pardoning of the January 6th defendants. Next, John speaks with Pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton from The God Squad about the bravery of Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asking Trump during a sermon to have mercy on immigrant families and LGBTQ people. Then lastly, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and listeners about Trump, Elon Musk's Nazi salute, and other crazy mishigas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Jan 20251h 29min
Dunn With Trump's Antics
In this episode - John discusses President Trump pardoning the January 6th defendants. Then, he speaks with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman who represents New Jersey’s 12th District. They talk about the Trump administration, Elon Musk gestures at the inauguration, and the importance of honoring MLK. Next, John interviews former capitol police officer Harry Dunn on Trump releasing the violent criminals who beat up cops. Then finally, comedian Keith Price is back and they chat with listeners about Trump’s executive orders and how Dems can get a majority.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Jan 20251h 39min
The Real History and Legacy of MLK
On this holiday - John honors Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He discusses his inspiring speeches, the politics of racism, and his non-violent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. Then, he interviews Dr. Jemar Tisby who is a historian that studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century. They talk about the life of MLK Jr. and his new book "The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance". Next, John welcomes back the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, John Nichols. They mull over Trump's first day in office and the chaos that will ensue. And then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to joke with the crew about Trump, GOP politics, and MLK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Jan 20251h 20min
