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This time John talks about Rudy Giuliani whose defamation trial has just wrapped up. Due to his lies about them cheating in the 2020 election; he was ordered by a jury to pay $148 million to 2 Georgia election workers - Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Jim in New York calls to comment on Rude Rudy. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill - host of The Daily Beans podcast. They discuss the Rudy Giuliani verdict, Trump's presidential immunity claim going to the SCOTUS, and the new reports that a binder of classified material on Russia collusion in the 2016 election went missing in the final days of the Trump presidency. Next, John jokes with Frank Conniff AKA TV's Frank from MST3K about Rudy's trial, the progression of America's abortion bans, and the leaked gay porn sex video which was filmed in a Senate hearing room. Lastly, they chat with Bill in New Jersey, Rachel in L.A., Lisa in New Mexico, and Laura in California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Dec 20231h 14min

On this special weekend podcast, John interviews Andy Norman who directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He studies how ideologies short-circuit minds and corrupt moral understanding. Then he develops tools that help people think together in more fruitful ways. They discuss his new book: "Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think". Then, he speaks with Evgeny Afineevsky who is an Israeli-American film director, producer and cinematographer. In 2018, he received the Cinema for Peace Award for the most valuable documentary of the Year for his movie "Cries from Syria". They discuss the filming of his latest documentary "Freedom on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Dec 202355min

Today - the topic of discussion is a heartfelt and serious monologue about the politics of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. With the growing calls for a ceasefire - Biden may have to take a stand or risk losing the election. Then he speaks with Garnett Henderson of ReWire Newsgroup about abortion bans and abortion laws in Idaho. She also talks about Idahoan Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, and the incident at Ruby Ridge. Next, he talks with Steven in New Mexico and Al in Los Angeles on the Israel - Hamas War. And finally, John talks with Katherine in Florida about going to Voter.ORG to make sure you are actually registered to vote. He plays a clip of Ted Cruz avoiding questions about Kate Cox, talks to Hack in Virginia about the complaints of the Christmas decorations and dancers in the White House, and chats with Tim in Chicago on non-Christian prayers in congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Dec 20231h 1min

This time, John discusses Hunter Biden - who is defying a GOP subpoena and risking a contempt of congress charge by demanding the House Oversight Committee hearings be televised for transparency. He plays clips of James Comer making wild accusations and of Hunter saying he will only testify in a public setting. Then, he jokes with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca on current politics and the latest Trump news. Next, he talks with Minish in New Jersey on Hunter Biden and voting the BS away. And rounding it out, John interviews Mickey Huff who is the director of Project Censored and president of the nonprofit Media Freedom Foundation. They talk about his organization Project Censored which holds corporate news media accountable, ensuring that the issues most critical to our collective well-being—including climate change, poverty, racism, war, corporate profiteering—get the attention they deserve. Also they discuss their new book: "Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2023".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Dec 20231h 13min

Today, John jokes about the latest Trump scam - his NFT "Mugshot Edition" digital trading cards. If you buy the whole collection, you also receive a small square of the suit he was wearing at his Fulton County arrest. He talks with Charles in Miami about the plight of Kate Cox. Then, he speaks with Reverend Barry Lynn on current politics and all things Trump. He also chats with Reverend Barry about the latest cool movies. He takes calls from Nicole in Texas on abortion bans and Lance in Texas on Mike Johnson. And wrapping it up, he interviews Harvey Kaye on the possibility of an Economic Bill of Rights as an FDR-level mission to save democracy in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Dec 20231h 8min

Once again John is fired up about the plight of Kate Cox - the mother who is suing Texas to have an abortion because doctors say the baby will not survive and her health is at risk. Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to overturn a lower courts order to stop her. She is now leaving the state to get the health care she needs. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Rep. Elise Stefanik's attempt to score political points by pressuring universities to make policy changes to combat antisemitism on their campuses and the latest news in the Trump trials. Next, John talks with Bruce in California on the evils of TX AG Ken Paxton. And lastly, Queen Rhonda Hansome returns and the chat about the death of Norman Lear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Dec 20231h 6min

The monologue this time is a flashback. First, John runs down the current headlines - then talks about the tragedies of early December: Pearl Harbor and the death of John Lennon. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State on Trump's statement he will be a dictator on day one. Then, he chats with political analyst Max Burns on the 4th Republican primary debate, the projections for the 2024 election, and the future of Trump and MAGA. Next, John speaks with Kathleen in Kansas on the philosophy of democracy, Marsha in Cape Cod on Trump and John Lennon, and Joanne in Maryland on volunteering to help get out the vote. Finally, he talks with T.V.'s Frank Conniff. They joke about new movies, Trump, and his new special airing Tuesday December 12th at 8pm EST, Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu riff the halls with a livestream special riff of "The Creeping Terror", one of the all time classic MST 3k stinkers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Dec 20231h 12min

In this special weekend podcast - John interviews director Nicole Newnham about her new documentary "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Shere was a courageous pioneer in the 70s with her books on women's sexuality. Then, he has a hilarious time joking with stand-up comedian Irene Bremis and SNL's Rachel Dratch about their new paranormal podcast "Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch". They discuss stories of the unexplained, the eerie and the not of this world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Dec 20231h 7min