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In today's episode - John focuses on Cardinal Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York schmoozing up to Trump at the annual Al Smith charity dinner and criticizing VP Kamala Harris for not attending. Then, he talks with the Evil Army of the Night about the election, Catholicism, and Trump. Then finally John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff (of MST3K) to joke with listeners about pop culture and Trump's latest gaffs and blunders on the campaign trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Okt 20241h 22min

John interviews Kelli Butler who is running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 4. They talk about politics in Arizona and the upcoming election. Then, he speaks with social psychologist, the director of the Frost Center, and professor of psychology at Hope College, Michigan - Dr. Daryl R. Van Tongeren. They talk about politics, religion, and his new book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Okt 202446min

Today, John discusses Israeli forces in Gaza killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks, during an intense battle in Rafah. Yet as predicted, Netanyahu continues his bloody war - clinging to power and refusing to resign. Then, he interviews the Executive Director of Advancement Project - Judith Browne Dianis and they talk about the corrupt Republicans in Georgia trying to change voting laws in the state. Then winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the "We're Still Here" segment. They chat with the Evil Army of the Night about indigenous stereotypes, racism and passive racism, and politics as seen by Native Americans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Okt 20241h 25min

John's monologue this time is about the recent interviews with Trump's all female Town Hall and Kamala's interview with Brett Baier on Fox. Then, actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca is back to joke about the election and Trump. Next, The God Squad joins the fun and they discuss religion and politics. Then finally, John speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they take calls from listeners on current news and the upcoming election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Okt 20241h 54min

Today, John jokes about Trump's ever increasing dementia as he makes fun of people passing out at his Town Hall Meeting in Philadelphia then breaks into party mode where he dances like he's a Rock em Sock em Robot for 30 minutes. Then, he interviews Dr. Jemar Tisby who is a historian that studies race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century. They discuss his new book "The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance". Next, he speaks to award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host and television producer - Areva Martin. They talk about social justice, DEI, and her current show "The Special Report". And then John interviews Brent Booker who is the General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. They discuss labor unions, the upcoming election, and the fight to Get Out the Vote.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Okt 20241h 17min

The Amazing Joe Sudbay fills in for John while he is in Canada. He discusses the Harris campaign's promise to expand Medicare to pay for home health care and Trump's promise to use the military against his enemies. Then, Joe speaks with North Carolina Representative Lindsey Prather. Since Hurricane Helene devastated communities in Western North Carolina, Prather has been consumed with recovery, safety and opportunity to rebuild her constituent’s lives. Next, he interviews democracy and human rights advocate Christopher Purdy. They discuss a group he founded - The Chamberlain Network which mobilizes and empowers veterans to protect democracy through organizing, education, and community engagement. Then lastly, Joe chats with Jim Wertz who is running for State Senate to represent District 49 in Pennsylvania. They talk about being on the campaign trial with Kamala and the close races in Pennsylvania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Okt 20241h 16min

John discusses the ever increasing lies Trump is spreading about migrants and immigration. Then, he talks with author and historian Kenneth C. Davis about how sometimes history repeats itself and what we can learn from it. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with listeners about pop culture, the election, and the mouth breathing MAGAs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Okt 20241h 30min

In this classic episode from the past, John interviews television producer, writer, musician, artist, and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his new documentary “Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues” which consists of many short interview clips and sound recordings from Louis Armstrong himself. Then he sits down with the critically acclaimed, award winning actor from North Wales - Sir Jonathan Pryce. They talk about his many works including "The Two Popes"; "Brazil"; "Game of Thrones"; the Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice"; and his role as Prince Phillip in the final two seasons of the award-winning Netflix historical drama series "The Crown".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Okt 202450min