New Lessons and Teachings - Learning From The Past for a Better Tomorrow
Today John interviews historian, journalist, and author Eric Alterman about the plight of Jewish communities in the U.S. and his new book "We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel". Then for November Indigenous Month - he interviews author Thosh Collins on a new book he wrote with his wife Chelsey Luger “The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Nov 202255min
Listener Call In Extravaganza
Highlights from some of the insightful, heartfelt, and funniest listener call-ins on Tell Me Everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Nov 202248min
Tales From Across The Pond
John talks with English historian Sir Ian Kershaw about his new book "Personality and Power: Builders and Destroyers of Modern Europe". Then he interviews author Christopher Anderson about his soon to be released book "The King: The Life of Charles III".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Nov 202254min
A Thanksgiving Special: The True Meaning of Gratitude
A Thanksgiving Special: John talks about being thankful and interviews author and theologian Diana Butler Bass on gratitude and what it means to be truly grateful. He promotes her Substack "The Cottage" and also her book "Grateful : The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks". Then regulars Rhonda Hansome, Keith Price, and professor Corey Brettschneider join him for a special round-table discussion on what we have to be thankful for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Nov 202250min
Arrivederci Dr. Fauci
In this episode John talks about the resignation of Dr Anthony Fauci and the rise of the GOP's hate for him when he refused to lie for Trump about the pandemic. Then he interviews the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition - Dr. David Johns on LGBTQ rights, recent violent attacks on them, and what we can do to help. Next he talks with Democratic strategist and the founder of Third Degree Strategies - Max Burns on Trump, the Midterms, and other politics. Then finally John chats with serial media entrepreneur Jon Sinton on unreliable polling and what will happen in future elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Nov 20221h 9min
Club Q Shooting Predictable After Years of GOP Anti- LGBTQ Rhetoric
John is fired up mad at the tragic shooting death of 5 people at Club Q - (an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs) by a crazed white male MAGA supporter. He gives countless soundbites from the right showing this was bound to happen. Then he speaks with Greg in New Jersey on the tragedy in Colorado. Next he interviews historian and author Kenneth C. Davis on his new book : "Great Short Books: A Year of Reading - Briefly". John then discusses president Biden's traditional pardoning of 2 turkeys prior to Thanksgiving. He takes a call about the shooting from Bruce in California. And then finally he chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome about Trump, Twitter, and the Colorado Springs shooting. They take calls from Marsha in California, Susan in Pennsylvania, Bill in New Jersey, Crazy Mike in Michigan, and Beachside Bill in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Nov 20221h 11min
Garland Appoints Special Council for Trump Investigations
In today's podcast, John discusses Merrick Garland appointing special council Jack Smith to oversee the investigations of Trump in the January 6th terrorist attack and the stolen documents taken to Mar-a-Lago. Then he takes calls about it from Dave in Washington and Matthew in New Jersey. Next he chats with MSNBC Pundit Victor Shi on being the youngest 2020 Biden delegate and the new Dem leadership. Then finally he interviews author Sarah Chauncey on mental health and cat ownership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Nov 202255min
Up Close and Personal: Sacha Jenkins and Sir Jonathan Pryce
In this episode; John interviews television producer, writer, musician, artist, and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his new documentary “Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues” which consists of many short interview clips and sound recordings from Louis Armstrong himself. Then he sits down with the critically acclaimed, award winning actor from North Wales. Sir Jonathan Pryce. They talk about his many works including "The Two Popes"; "Brazil"; "Game of Thrones"; The Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice"; and his newest role as Prince Phillip in the final two seasons of the award-winning Netflix historical drama series "The Crown".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Nov 202250min
