It's Not How You Fall - It's How You Rise
John this time talks about the bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling and other accomplishments of the President. And how the GOP is making fun of Biden tripping on a sandbag as he completed handing out diplomas at a US Air Force Academy commencement in Colorado. He takes calls from Chris in Pennsylvania and Elizabeth in Texas. Then he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn about the SCOTUS, gun reform, and the 2024 Republican presidential contenders. Next, he interviews author and political commentator Jared Yates-Sexton on Donald Trump, conspiracy theories, and his new book "The Midnight Kingdom. A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis". Then winding it up he takes listener calls from Kelly in Montana, Marsha in San Diego, Pit Doc from Pennsylvania, 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.
5 Juni 20231h 19min
Tasting the Rainbow and Swallowing Homophobic Pride
Today's podcast features John discussing the extreme right's outrage over Pride Month and the many Pride Parades. Anne from Virginia Beach calls to talk about her LGBTQ band and Pride event. Also, Brian in Oregon phones in to talk about Pride, guns, and the reduction of swallows this year. Then he takes a call from Anthony in Washington about the right's performative antics. Next, Dr. Jason Nichols returns to discuss the new debt ceiling deal, the new Trump recording where he admits he had classified documents about starting a war with Iran, and the right wing boycott of companies that support Pride Month. Then, Mitch at Kent State checks in with music trivia and gay bashing. And finally, Thea Harper joins John for her Minority Report this time speaking about missing women of color. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 Juni 20231h 2min
Celebrating Homophobe Awareness Month
This time as we kick off Pride month - John discusses the GOP's attack on the LGBTQ Plus community and how corporations are now being targeted for their support as well. He takes calls from Dave in Washington and Joe from Indiana on gay/ trans bashing and the debt ceiling. Then, he interviews the LGBTQ Program Director for Media Matters - Ari Drennen on Republicans' attack on the community and the companies who support them. Next John plays a clip of President Biden giving a speech to grads at the U.S. Air Force Academy prior to falling down on the stage. He takes a call from Joe in Iowa on Biden tripping and healthcare in America. Also Riley in Montana calls with gratitude for the flashback Gordon Lightfoot interview. Then lastly, he chats with Keith Price about the Trump interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News. They take calls from Lisa in New Mexico, Stephen from Kentucky, Ivan in Texas, and Bill in New Jersey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Juni 20231h 17min
The Sweet Budget Deal and The Tasty Debt Ceiling Raise
John's monologue today is about the performative theatre of the Republicans who are pushing for anything they can while holding America hostage during the debt ceiling negotiations. He talks with Brian in Oregon, and Marie in Atlanta on Trump and the debt negotiations. Then he welcomes back Bob Cesca and they chat about Trump's letter to Merrick Garland, the Fox News employee handbook, the 14th Amendment, and the Putin sanctions. Next, he interviews author Paul Wolfe on his new book “Being Human First: Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership”. And wrapping it up John questions political strategist Max Burns on the Trump tapes, Kevin McCarthy, and the debt ceiling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Juni 20231h 43min
Debt Deal Done
John discusses the legislation brokered by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lift the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. Then he speaks with William Horne who is a postdoctoral fellow at Villanova University and holds a PhD in History from The George Washington University. They talk about his article in the Daily Beast on teaching in a state whose Governor is seeking to suppress every facet of your lesson plan. Next, John interviews Randall Barnes who is the Founder and CEO of HBCU Pulse and the Host of HBCU Pulse Radio on SiriusXM HBCU Channel 142. They chat about HBCU's and racism in America. And finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to talk with listeners about current news and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31 Maj 20231h 49min
Remembering Tina Turner
John discusses Republican 2024 candidates with Dr. Jason Nichols who is an award winning full-time senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park. Then John flashes back with memories and stories of Tina Turner. He takes calls from Bill in New Jersey on Tina and other classic concerts. Then finally - Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns to chat about Tina as well. They take calls from Dean from L.A., Zack in Tennessee, and Mitch at Kent State on classic musicians and concerts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Maj 20231h 19min
Memorial Weekend Special Interviews Pt 2
On this special Memorial Day podcast - John Interviews author and historian Kenneth C. Davis about the history and meaning of Memorial Day. Then he speaks with Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu about abortion and the Dobbs decision, guns and mass shootings, and the racism towards her on Fox News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Maj 202353min
Memorial Weekend Special Interviews
For Memorial Weekend, John talks with journalist and biographer - Jonathan Eig about MLK. He is the author of six books, the most recent being "King: A Life, a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. " Then he interviews legal scholar and criminal justice expert Alexandra Natapoff on her book "Punishment Without Crime: How Our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps the Innocent and Makes America More Unequal."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Maj 202351min
