The Systematic Vanishing of Competent Officials

This time John's monologue focuses on the looming government shutdown and the fealty of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Donald Trump who has ordered no aid for Ukraine, no funding bill, and no border deal passed in congress. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the IVF ruling and Trump’s immunity challenge in the documents case. Next, John talks with political blogger "The Rude Pundit" about attacks on trans and migrants, the MI primary, and Biden’s age. And finally, he chats with "Comedy Daddy" comedian Keith Price on Trump’s racist comments at CPAC, Trump’s trials and cases in court, and how they are fed 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.

28 Feb 20241h 37min

In todays monologue - John discusses the devolution of CPAC, the closing gap between Trump and Nikki Haley, and the prospects for this years election. He talks with Brian from Oregon and then chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome on Trump underperforming in the primaries and the continuing problems deescalating the Israel-Hamas War. They also take some calls and speak to listeners about abortion access and the D.C. Crime Bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Feb 20241h 20min

Political strategist Max Burns fills in for John. He reads the headlines and discusses far-right conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, calling for an 'end to democracy' at CPAC and Nikki Haley backtracking on whether an embryo is a baby after the controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. Then he interviews Jennifer Reitman the founder and publisher DAME magazine. He chats with Brian from Oregon and Chris about women's reproductive rights. And finally, Max speaks with Former five term Pennsylvania State Representative - Brian Sims about getting out the vote in his state.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Feb 20241h 4min

John discusses a new story in Axios that shows the largest U.S. cities report hate crimes have been surging in the past few years and the Anti-Defamation League reports that 17 people were killed from hate crimes in 2023 and all of them were caused by right-wing extremists. He also chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price and comedian Frank Vignola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Feb 202458min

Nayyera Haq guest hosts this time for John. She runs down news headlines including the ongoing backlash after the murder of Russia's Alexi Navalny and the former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov who has been arrested and charged with lying to the FBI about a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter. She interviews DeNora Getachew from DoSomething.org; Jeet Heer of The Nation; and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner of MomsRising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Feb 20241h 30min

Democratic Strategist Max Burns guest hosts. He discusses the latest headlines and Trump desperately trying to pay off his criminal penalties. He speaks with Amanda Moore about CPAC and interviews Nick Suplina - the Senior V.P. for Law & Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety which is the country’s largest gun violence prevention organization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Feb 20241h 23min

In today's podcast, John discusses the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are people. He interviews Mark Alesia from Raw Story on the 11 ways Trump doesn't become president and Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood on Alabama's death penalty which is now using the slow tortuous drug nitrogen to carry out their death sentences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Feb 20241h 19min

John interviews actor, activist, and award-winning filmmaker Rob Reiner and documentary producer/ director Dan Partland on their new movie "God and Country" which examines the implications of Christian Nationalism and how it distorts not only the constitutional republic, but Christianity itself.To learn more go to https://godandcountrythemovie.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Feb 202432min