A Ceasefire Agreement for Gaza
John discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees and the Israeli ceasefire deal for the Palestinians in Gaza. Then, he jokes with actor and podcast star Bob Cesca about the confirmation hearings for Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio. And rounding it out, John welcomes back legal analyst Dr Tracy Pearson to answer questions from listeners on the incoming Trump Administration and the inauguration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Jan 1h 29min
DEMS Tell Pete Hegseth - "You're Not Qualified!"
In this episode - John talks about the fireworks in the Senate during Pete Hegseth's Defense Department confirmation hearings. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the newly released final report from Jack Smith on Trump's January 6th case. Next, John interviews history professor Bennett Parten on his new book "Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation". And then lastly, he welcomes back Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price to joke with listeners about politics and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Jan 1h 44min
The Lies Spread Faster Than the Fire Itself
The focus of the monologue this time is about the predictable MAGA backstabbing and infighting that's happening now including Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy. He also discusses the dangerous lies Republicans are spreading about the Los Angeles wildfires. Then, he welcomes back Anna Eskamani who represents the people of District 42 in the Florida House of Representatives. She has announced she's running for Mayor of Orlando. And rounding it out, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew to talk politics with the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Jan 1h 26min
Just Do The Crime - If They Give You No Time
John begins by discussing Trump's sentencing for his 34 felonies in New York. Then, he talks about the politics surrounding the L.A. wildfires. Next, he speaks with Imara Jones who is a political journalist and transgender activist - as well as creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling and narrative project. They talk about the Pope allowing openly gay men to join the priesthood. And then, TV's Frank Conniff is back once again to joke with the Evil Army of the Night about Trump, Musk, Zuckerberg and other social media clowns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Jan 1h 24min
Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie - Cliff Schecter
John talks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. They discuss how native Americans are being blamed for the wildfires and talk about the blessings of President Jimmy Carter. Then John welcomes back Democratic strategist and Co-Founder and Partner at Blue Amp Strategies - Cliff Schecter to talk about Trump. He is an activist, best-selling author, podcaster, pundit and media advisor to candidates and causes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Jan 1h 19min
Honoring a Legendary Peanut Farmer
A flurry of news to go over today. First, John discusses the latest legal problems in the court cases of Donald Trump. Second, he talks about the historic funeral of President Jimmy Carter. And then he gives an update on the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. John then speaks with Fernand Amandi who is a multilingual public opinion research and strategic communications expert. They talk about Trump's plans and the L,A, wildfires. Next, Rachel from L.A. calls in to tell her story about the wildfires there. And winding it up, John interviews novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author Brad Meltzer and they talk about his new book (co-written with and Josh Mensch) "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Jan 1h 10min
The Wrath of Nature
John talks about the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles and the lies Trump and the GOP are spreading to blame DEMs for the disaster. Then, Bob Cesca is back to joke with John about Trump and other current news. Next, the God Squad returns. Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz discuss the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. And finally, John speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and listeners about the California wildfires and the funeral of Jimmy Carter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Jan 1h 47min
Whoever Buys the Most Countries is King of the World
Today - John discusses Trump's "Gulf of America" speech with his promises to buy Greenland and take back the Panama Canal. Then, he's joined by Professor Cory Brettschneider to talk about Trump's legal woes and the Supreme Court. Next, John welcomes back political journalist and author David Corn to debate about the current news of the day and the new Bob Dylan movie "A Complete Unknown". Then finally, comedian Keith Price AKA "Comedy Daddy" is back to joke with listeners about pop culture and the current political landscape for Democrats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Jan 1h 44min
