The Smoke and Mirrors of JD Vance
Political strategist Max Burns sits in for John this week. He talks about the first big speech from Kamala Harris and the promises and lies of JD Vance. Then, he speaks with political commentator Ameshia Cross on how Kamala can win the nomination. Next, Max chats with journalist Erin Overbey about the good, bad, and the ugly sides of the media. And rounding it out, he interviews author Jared Yates Sexton on how billionaires are syncing up with the GOP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Juli 20241h 36min
Biden Drops Out
Political Strategist Max Burns guest hosts while John is on vacation. He talks about President Biden dropping out of the presidential race and plays clips of the many reactions. Then, Max speaks with political analyst Brian Karem about V.P. Kamala Harris's chances of beating Trump. Next, he takes calls from listeners about who Harris might pick as a running mate. And finally, Max interviews former congressman Joe Walsh on the failings of Trump's VP pick JD Vance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Juli 20241h 25min
Recapping the RNC
John talks about the final night of the Republican National Convention. Then, he takes calls from listeners on Trump and the stunts at the RNC. And finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to joke about the news and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Juli 20241h 20min
Flashback Interview: Guillermo del Toro
John interviews filmmaker, author, and actor Guillermo del Toro about his stop-motion animated musical adaptation of Pinocchio. And then he interviews Professor William Forbath and Professor Joseph Fishkin - authors of the book: "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Juli 20241h 2min
The Night of the Rabid Quislings
John talks about the hypocrisy of Trump's political colleagues at the Republican National Convention - trashing him in the past and then flipping to praise him to gain favor later on. Then, he speaks with John Nichols once again about the RNC. Next, he brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices Segment. And finally, John interviews Professor Emeritus of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Harvey Kaye and Progressive Talk Radio Host Nicole Sandler on the craziness and comedy of the RNC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Juli 20241h 24min
The Battle Over Biden
John talks about the battle over whether Biden should stay in the presidential race and the Republican National Convention. Then he talks with Bob Cesca, Gloria Johnson, and John Nichols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Juli 20241h 3min
Trump and the Teamsters
John talks about the president of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, speaking at the RNC and chats with Julianne McShane, John Nichols, and Steven L. Reed, Mayor of Montgomery, AL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Juli 20241h 7min
AND ...The Worship of AR -15s Powers On
John dives in deep to the "What The Fuck?" news of Donald Trump getting shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing Trump's classified documents case, and Trump picking J.D. Vance as his running mate. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill - host of "Mueller, She Wrote" and "The Daily Beans" podcasts. They discuss the appeal and the future of the classified documents case now that Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed it. Next, he speaks with John Nichols who is the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation. They talk about the first day of the RNC and the choosing of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance for Trump's VP pick. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins John to chat about the recent news explosion and to talk upset listeners off the ledge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Juli 20241h 22min
