It's a TARIFF - IC Day to Piss Off the Neighbors!

In this episode, John discusses Congress and the passing of the PACT Act which helps veterans that were exposed to agent orange and toxic burn pits. He also talks with Sean in California and Pat in Virginia. Next he interviews investor, board member, and advisor to many tech companies - Maury Blackman on new polling data just released. Currently, Maury is the CEO of Premise Data, and the host of the podcast Great Minds Think Data. Then he talks with Bill in New Jersey. And finally he chats with Leighann Lord on the death of Nichelle Nichols from the original Star Trek TV show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Aug 20221h 1min

In this episode John's monologue takes many twists and turns jumping from the demise of Trump, to Biden's accomplishments, then the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and also the GOP's political hypocrisy. Next, Comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the party and they poke fun at Ben Affleck and Will Smith. Then they chat with Lou from Colorado, Sean in California, and racist Rob in Orlando somehow makes it all worse. And finally it's "Closing Time" with Bryan in Oregon 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.

2 Aug 202249min

John discusses the so called deep state and the people who thwarted Trump's attempted corruption and wicked plans with journalist, professor of international relations, and political scientist David Rothkopf. Next he interviews Bob Cesca and they discuss the DOJ's investigation of Trump, The Schumer Manchin climate change deal, and Brittney Griner's possible release. Finally he takes calls from Sela in Texas and Marsha in California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Aug 202255min

John discusses the recent revelations that Trump lawyers are hoping to shield him from civil lawsuit stemming from the January 6th riots and joining him is Brown University Constitutional Law professor and author Corey Brettschneider. Next he interviews author and columnist for The Daily Beast - Wajahat Ali on the 4 stages of republican misinformation. Finally John chats with callers Louie in Florida, Dave in Pittsburgh, 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.

30 Juli 20221h

John discusses GOP Senators blocking the PACT ACT which expands healthcare coverage for military veterans who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service. Even though the Pact Act had already been passed they re-voted and blocked it to spite Dems after they found out about a secret Schumer Manchin deal on the Inflation Reduction Act. Then he takes a call from Donna who is an angry vet in Kentucky. Next he interviews Erika Totten of the Community Healing Network which is working to escape from the centuries-old lie of White superiority and Black inferiority. Then finally he speaks with Jeff in Illinois who works with Working Dogs for Vets.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Juli 20221h 1min

In this episode John talks about the Schumer/Manchin deal: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which is supposed to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Then he interviews Moustafa Bayoumi on his cover story in The Nation, "Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America's Notorious Penal Colony." Finally he takes calls from Laurie in Wyoming and Bruce in California who sparks a rant on anti-abortion conservatives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Juli 20221h 2min

John discusses the DOJ's criminal investigation of Donald Trump and the recent NBC interview with AG Merrick Garland. He then speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn on politics and Trump’s chances of indictment by the DOJ. Finally he takes calls from Tess in Denver and Linda in Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Juli 202250min

John talks about the meaning of Christian Nationalism and the new movement in the US. Then he speaks with journalist and National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones - Mark Follman on Donald Trump MAGA minions as terrorists. Finally he takes calls from Doug in North Carolina and Lawrence in Texas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Juli 202245min