A Sinking Speakership

In this weekend podcast, John talks about the heat wave and explains the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State. Then it's Thea Harper's Minority Report. She discusses the case of Carly Russell who faked her own kidnapping and the case of Alisha Watts, a North Carolina woman who is still missing. Next, Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns and they talk about the Tim Scott Prayer Breakfast, a Texas teacher who was fired from her job after going to a drag show, and other current news. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Mark in South Dakota, and Bill in New Jersey. Then finally, John interviews cover song expert /author Ray Padgett and they chat about his new book "Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Juli 20231h 17min

This time John discusses the heat wave and Biden's speech on climate change; Mitch McConnell's medical incident freezing up during a news conference; and the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Then, he welcomes Prof. Corey Brettschneider back and they talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judicial system and Trump's January 6th indictment watch as well as other Trump news. Next, Mark in Wisconsin calls in about racism and the white-washing of slavery and Sean in California calls to chat about Special Counsel Jack Smith. Then winding it up - John interviews Samuel Freedman about his book “Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Juli 20231h 25min

Lots of news for this monologue. First, a former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told house lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified flying objects and alien bodies. Second, Hunter Biden plead not guilty in court after his plea deal fell apart. Third, Mitch McConnell was escorted away during his news conference after freezing up mid sentence. Fourth, Rudy Giuliani admitted he made false statements about 2 Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss - falsely accused them of manipulating ballots. And Fifth, the passing of iconic singer Sinead O'Conner. Then, he chats with director, actor, and podcast host Bob Cesca on Sinead's death, Star Trek, and all things Trump. Next John interviews Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO of Upwardly Global. They discuss how to reform the US policies on refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Then there's a full discussion of the House UAP Hearings. He takes calls from David in Santa Fe, Mike in Georgia, and Charles in Miami.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Juli 20231h 35min

Today's monologue is about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Jessica in Oregon calls to talk about the movie Oppenheimer. Then, John interviews celebrity lawyer Aaron Richard Golub and they talk about his book “Ruckus” which is a memoir about his life. Next he chats with comedian Lee Papa, AKA The Rude Pundit about Florida banning African American studies, the decline of Ron DeSantis, and the Trials of Trump. They talk with Sean in California. And finally, he talks with comedian/anthropologist Natalia Reagan on the SAG-AFTRA strike, Barbenheimer, and the culture of bonobos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Juli 20231h 30min

Today John's monologue is about the Justice Department suing Texas after Governor Greg Abbott refuses to remove floating barbed wire barriers blocking migrants from crossing the border. He takes a call from Martha in Wisconsin on getting out the vote. Then, he interviews Monifa Bandele from MomsRising. They discuss their mission focusing on equity in pregnancy, childbirth and the period after childbirth. The organizing is built on understanding the greater systemic issues mothers experience throughout motherhood due to race, class and gender disparities. Next he talks about the heat wave in the southwest and Trump's meltdown over the DOJ. He talks to Jeff in Illinois about working dogs for vets.org and the trucking firm Yellow averting a strike. Then lastly - Rhonda Hansome returns and he opens the phones to chat about the news with Stephen in Kentucky, Paul in New Jersey, Charles in Miami, and Susan in Pennsylvania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Juli 20231h 24min

Today, John talks about the passing of legendary singer Tony Bennett. He also discusses Kamala Harris' fiery speech about Florida changing their history books to include positive things about slavery. And he gives an update on the Trump indictments and trials. Then, democratic strategist Max Burns returns and they chat about Alabama defying the Supreme Court by gerrymandering again, the recent developments of Trump's legal woes, and the lack of Democratic support for president Biden's accomplishments. Then winding it up, John remembers Tony Bennett with listeners and takes calls from Wendy in Mississippi, Adrian in Florida, Tanya in Tennessee, Bruce in California, Dean in California, Mike in Georgia, Bill in New York, and Brian in Oregon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Juli 20231h 4min

John plays a clip of Trump deflecting a question he doesn't understand. He takes calls from Michael in the Bronx on the Trump indictments, Scott in Arkansas on the difference between a nationalist and a patriot, and Sean in California on affirmative action. Next he talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. They chat about abortion rights, the Supreme Court, and the performative cruelty of Senator Tommy Tuberville. Then finally he interviews Florida House Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith. They discuss fighting for trans rights, protections for workers who suffer in the heat, and how to diffuse the crazy policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Juli 20231h 3min

John's topic today involves the super crazy conspiracy theories of Senator John Kennedy and 2024 presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Senator was on Fox news saying Dems actually want Trump to be president and RFK Jr appeared before a House subcommittee to testify at a hearing on censorship. Jessica in Maine calls in to tout the new law in Maine that empowers women and doctors to make reproductive health care decisions. Then he welcomes the return of Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they discuss Trump indictments and SCOTUS scandals. Next, Jeri in Minneapolis calls to help out the Minocqua Brewing Company which is under fire by the GOP and Bill in Virginia calls to defend the banned country song "Try That in a Small Town" by Jason Aldean. Then finally, comedian Carole Montgomery is back and they chat about the SAG-AFTRA strike, small dick energy, and current politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Juli 20231h 26min