Simon and Julie: "We're Still Here"
In this special weekend episode - John chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their weekly segment "We're Still Here". They talk about native American myths, traditions, and political issues. Then, he jokes with comedian John Poveromo and they talk with listeners about Democracy, Trump, and the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Nov 20241h 17min
Sometimes Bad Things Lead to Good Things
Today, John discusses how to look for the silver lining and how to recognize the backlash of Trump getting elected again. Then, he speaks with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone about the media and how they will adjust to the incoming administration. And finally, John chats with listeners about politics and the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Nov 202459min
The Rule of Law Doesn't Apply to the Rich
John discusses how we will survive the next 4 years and live to tell the tale. The amazing Bob Cesca then returns to talk about the election - what went right and what went wrong. Next, The God Squad is back. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz take calls from listeners on fake Christians and false prophets. Then finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to chat with John and callers about the road ahead and what we should do to stay strong in the face of adversity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Nov 20241h 29min
Election Night Coverage
First, John runs down some early election returns and races. Then he plays SXM Progress Zerlina Maxwell's interview with VP Kamala Harris. Next, he interviews New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera about politics in New York and the Puerto Rican vote. Then, John welcomes back Amanda Litman who is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. And lastly, he talks with John Nichols who is the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, a contributing writer for the Progressive and In These Times, and the associate editor of Madison, Wisconsin’s Capital Times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Nov 202453min
The Valley of Tally after the Rally Finale
First, John talks about the death of legendary record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer Quincy Jones. Then, he discusses the final rallies of the campaigns, the surprising new polls, and the 2 very different closing arguments from Trump and Harris. Next, he interviews Fernand Amandi who is the managing partner of Bendixen & Amandi, the nation’s leading multilingual and multiethnic public opinion research and strategic communications consulting firm. They talk about the latest trends and polls. Then, John welcomes back Democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about the latest campaign news and political strategies on this election eve show. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew to speak with listeners about election wishes and fears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Nov 20241h 20min
The Calm Before the Storm
John's monologue is reassuring people before the election that Trump's recent frantic claims of election fraud are signs his internal polling numbers are weak and he knows he might lose. Then, political strategist and State elections GURU Joe Sudbay is back to help with the pre-election preview. Next, John shares SXM Progress Host Zerlina Maxwell's interview with Minnesota governor Tim Walz. And closing it up, TV's Frank returns to joke with John and listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Nov 20241h 25min
Special Weekend Interviews: Augustus Mays and John Poveromo
John interviews Augustus Mays who serves as Ed Trust's vice president for Partnerships and Engagement. Ed Trust has released a toolkit and ballot guidance for Black and Brown parents navigating school choice policies aimed at eradicating public schools. Education is on the ballot and parents of color and low income communities stand to lose access to public education with or without Project 2025 in place. Then winding up the Halloween show, John jokes with comedian John Poveromo on current news, pop culture, and the looming presidential election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Nov 20241h 4min
The Villain in Clown Make-up Conjuring Chaos for Power
A scary Halloween podcast. John relates the history of the holiday. Then, he discusses how Trump is similar to The Joker in the movie The Dark Knight as they both employ Chaos as a weapon and use hate as a means to divide us. Then, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella are back for their "We're Still Here" segment. They chat about the election, President Biden apologizing for the government's native boarding school policy, and indigenous Halloween costumes being offensive and degrading to some cultures. Plus, they also play another round of "Did You Know?".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Nov 20241h 1min
