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John discusses a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that the government cannot require a Christian-owned company to cover HIV preventative medication because it violates their religious rights under federal law. Two Christian-owned businesses in Texas claim the drugs encourage homosexual behavior. Then he interviews Madeline Ostrander, the author of “At Home on an Unruly Planet - Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth”, about the effects of climate change on our sense of home, community, tradition, and history. Next, he again welcomes Bob Cesca and they talk about the PrEP medication ruling in Texas and how "fake" Christians interpret the bible. Then finally he chats with Rich in Denver about dark money in politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Sep 20221h 7min

John returns from his vacation in California. He discusses recent revelations about the top secret documents found at Mar-a-Lago and the news that a Florida judge has appointed a Special Master to review all the evidence seized last month by the FBI. Then he takes a call from attorney Marie in Atlanta on the Special Master’s role and the possible effect it will have on the investigation. Next he interviews Nicole Lynn Lewis; the author of “Pregnant Girl” and the CEO of Generation Hope which provides support for teen parents who want to attend college. Then finally John whips out dueling speech clips: Biden and Trump. . and PitDoc calls in to chat about the nuclear documents found by the FBI at Trump's Florida resort.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Sep 20221h 11min

More great interviews winding up the Labor Day weekend. This is the last in a 3 part series. First up he interviews Kenge Adams of Connect Business Consulting and Nadiyah Johnson of Urban Futures Center. They talk about their project - "STEAM & Dream" which is a Milwaukee-founded program dedicated to helping young people explore technology fields, engineering, math, science, and design. Then John talks with Galina Espinoza - the president and editor in chief of Rewire News Group and Jahna Berry - the chief operating officer at Mother Jones. They discuss the recent efforts by conservatives to criminalize news organizations for distributing any information about abortion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Sep 202243min

More great interviews for the Labor Day weekend. This is the second in a 3 part series. First up he interviews Lindsay Schubiner - the Program Director at Western States Center. She runs the Momentum Program to counter the ascension of white nationalism and they discuss how republicans utilize groups like Patriot Front to further their agenda. Then John interviews New York Times contributing op-ed writer Wajahat Ali and they talk about the shifting republican narratives on January 6th, the repeal of Roe v Wade, and Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Sep 202248min

John recorded some great interviews for the holiday weekend. This is the first of a 3 part series. First he interviews historian and sociologist Harvey J. Kaye on the beginnings of labor unions in America. Then he interviews Kenneth C Davis - American historian, best known for his Don't Know Much About series about labor unions and the beginnings of Labor Day which all began at Union Square in New York City in September of 1882.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Sep 202252min

Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses Biden’s “Soul of the Nation” speech with special guest Dean Obeidallah. Next he gets listener reactions to the speech including Mitch at Kent State and Louis in New York. Then he interviews Gabriel Vasquez, Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd District. He also takes calls from Dave in Washington and Brian in Oregon. Then finally he speaks to Kyle Tharp of the FWIW substack, who follows digital campaign trends, spending and important races.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Sep 20221h

Joe Sudbay once again guest hosts for John while he is on vacation. Joe discusses the special election win for Dems in Alaska and gives a monologue on the reply the Trump team filed to the DOJ in the request for a special master to review documents seized at Mar-a Lago. Next he interviews Maxim Thorne, CEO of Civic Influencers and they talk about the ability younger people have to swing elections and determine the course of our democracy. Then he gives a mini-monologue on the new Covid 19 booster and International Overdose Awareness Day. And lastly he chats with Max Burns on Politics and current events.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Sep 20221h 4min

Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses current headlines and gives a monologue on Republicans trying to AVOID abortion as an election issue. Then he interviews Ann Warner, CEO of. @WRENetwork - Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network of South Carolina about abortion rights and access in SC. Next he takes calls from Steve in San Diego, Dave in Washington, and Rich in Indiana on fascism and abortion. Then he gives first reactions to the just-dropped DOJ response filing re: Trump’s call for a “special master”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Aug 202251min