Herschel Walker's Valiant Effort to Top Trump's Lying Record

On this special weekend podcast - John speaks with the Executive Director of Women's March - Rachel O'Leary Carmona. They discuss a proposed abortion travel ban in Amarillo, Texas; the hypocrisy of the pro-life movement; and the failure of the right to see that abortion is a losing issue in the upcoming election. Then, John interviews Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani. They talk about Florida governor Ron DeSantis' epic crash in the polls, the tragic story of Florida resident Anya Cook who was denied prenatal health care when her water broke before viability, and Florida House Bill 49 which removes certain employment restrictions for minors 16 & 17 years of age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Dec 202350min

John plays a clip of Trump saying his trial is a witch hunt and a clip of Rep. Dan Goldman explaining why the Republicans in congress want a closed hearing for Hunter Biden. He talks with Rich in Indiana on Henry Kissinger, Tim in Chicago on the groveling of journalists, Brian in Oregon on crappy SCOTUS rulings, and Beachside Bill in Florida on the latest Space X launch. Then Thea Harper returns with the Minority Report. She talks about the importance of black Santa Claus. He also speaks with Stephen in Kentucky on Ellen Burstyn. Next he talks with Katherine in Florida on Mar-a-Lago being a residence or a commercial property, Lisa in New Mexico on Donald Trump's end game, and David in Nevada on the Israel - Hamas War. And finally, Steven in New Mexico and Al in Los Angeles call in to discuss the history of the conflict in Israel, and Dave from Mt. Vernon calls on reparations for indigenous people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Dec 20231h 3min

Today, John takes a call from Dean in Los Angeles on the Colorado Supreme Court Decision. Then he chats with comedian Lisa Curry and producer Matthew Sheffield - hosts of the Doomscroll podcast. They discuss current news and the latest on the Trump trials. Then he speaks with political blogger and writer for Salon - Heather Digby Parton on the Biden impeachment inquiry, the failures of Speaker Mike Johnson, and the cult 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.

28 Dec 20231h 1min

This time in our flashback week, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and the latest in the Trump trials. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Jessica in Oregon, Mitch at Kent State, and Mike in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Dec 20231h

In today's fun flashback, John chats with Keith Price about pop culture, current news, and the latest on Donald Trump. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, David in Santa Fe, Rachel in L.A., and Joe from Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Dec 202356min

As a treat for the holiday - we've selected some of our favorite comedy bits and skits from the past year. So kick back and laugh along with us as we flash back to the funniest Fugelsang poems, skits, and comedy sketches of 2023. A Letter to George Santos, Especially Hitler by Kanye West, A Matt Schlapp Nursery Rhyme, Small Dick Energy, National Relaxation Day at Mar-a-Lago, If Santa was Black, The Lube that Jim Jordan Uses, Proud Boys Tears Soft Drink, and The Saga of Trump's Indictments. Merry Christmas from all of us at the John Fugelsang Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Dec 202343min

In today's podcast - John remembers the artists we lost in 2023 and promotes his next Sexy Liberal Show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on January 20th. He talks with Curt in Akron about Crosby Stills and Nash and does a tribute to his good friend David Crosby who we lost earlier this year. Then, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy. Next, John chats with Native American journalist Simon Moya-Smith who is a contributing writer at NBC News, and Julie Francella who is a Native American activist, artist, writer, and veteran mental health professional working with the First Nations University of Canada. Julie reports on the dubbing of "Star Wars: A New Hope" into her Ojibwe language and she is hoping to audition for the voice of Leia in the movie. They talk with Mitch at Kent State on indigenous artists and Simon explains the horrific true meaning of the word "squaw" and why we should stop using it. They discuss the story of a Kansas City School District dress code policy that led to the forced cutting of an 8-year-old Native American boy's hair. They also talk with Jeff in Oregon on the seven generation rule and Laura in California on the Wigwam Sequoia Tribe in San Pedro called the Improved Order of Red Men. And finally they express hopes for Leonard Peltier to get a new trial and be released from prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Dec 202351min

John lists off all the things to be grateful for in 2023. Then, he interviews freelance writer for Fast Company - Adam Bluestein on the success of diabetes/weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. Then, year end calls from listeners: Steve in L.A., Laurie in Florida, Dave in Pittsburg, Rachel in L.A., and Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Dec 20231h 11min