Key Takeaways from Jack Smith's Bombshell Mega-Brief
John talks about the newly unsealed expansive filing by Special Counsel Jack Smith in Trump's federal January 6th election interference case. He also lists off the many lies JD Vance told during the Vice Presidential debate. Then, actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca returns to discuss the VP Debate, the longshoreman strike, and the newly revealed evidence against Trump in the DC Jan 6th case. Next, former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose are back to have a round house discussion about religion and politics. Then, winding it up, John chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson and listeners about the election, the VP Debate, and the latest in the legal troubles of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 Okt 20241h 53min
The VP Debate
John summarizes the debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. He then brings in the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation - John Nichols to mull over what went right and what went wrong in the debate. Next, stand-up comedian, voice artist and television host - Greg Proops returns to joke with John about the debate and other news. Then finally, he chats with the Evil Army of the Night about their take on how the VP debate went.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Okt 202455min
Trump Wants His Very Own Pogrom
Today, John's monologue is a trifold: remembering the life and legacy of Kris Kristofferson, reviewing the destruction and devastation of Hurricane Helene, and rejecting the violent rhetoric of Trump at his latest rallies. Then, he interviews award-winning producer, director, writer, journalist and author - Burt Kearns. They chat about his new book "SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy". Next, he speaks with listeners about the violence inducing rhetoric from Trump which John has dubbed "Porn for the Stupid". And rounding it out, John jokes with comedian Rhonda Hansome about the tragedies of Kris Kristofferson, Helene, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Okt 20241h 25min
The White Washing of Dark Money and Colorful Racism
In today's podcast, John discusses the new ways Trump is grifting on the cross-eyed, mouth breathing dupes. He also talks about the GOP covering up and glossing over their blatant racists running for office. Then, he interviews Kwesi Neblett who is President of the nonprofit Community Projects Inc. and creator of the #BlackProstateCheckChallenge. And finally, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke with listeners about pop culture, the election, and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Sep 20241h 28min
Special Weekend Interviews
John interviews professor in history at Eastern Kentucky University - Carolyn Dupont. They discuss the electoral college and her new book "Distorting Democracy - The Forgotten History of the Electoral College and Why It Matters Today". Then, John speaks with Oregon congresswoman Andrea Salinas about the looming government shutdown, the GOP's tactics on voter suppression, and her fight for a bi-partisan bill to grow America's mental health workforce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Sep 202442min
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Suddenly Cares About the Conditions at Rikers
The monologue today is about NYC Mayor Eric Adams who has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations. Then, John welcomes back award-winning journalist Bob Hennelly to talk about healthcare, unions, and the problems of NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Next, it's the popular Native Voices Segment with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella and they discuss indigenous culture and politics - plus they play a round of "Did You Know?". Then finally, John jokes with comedians Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton AKA Frangela. They talk about their upcoming "Sexy Liberal Save the World" date in Phoenix, AZ and the legal troubles of Diddy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Sep 20241h 40min
The Dog Killers Who Cried Dog Eater
This time - John talks about the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio asking the Haitian Bridge Alliance to file criminal charges against Donald Trump and JD Vance for a list of offenses after local prosecutors took no action in response to their racist remarks and incendiary comments. He also talks about the actual well-known Republican dog killers including the President of The Heritage Foundation (and the guy behind Project 2025) - Kevin Roberts, South Dakota Governor - Kristi Noem, and the guy that ACTUALLY ATE a BBQed dog - Robert F Kennedy Jr. Then, Bob Cesca is back to joke with the crew about Trump's latest BS. Next, The God Squad returns and they have a round-house discussion about VP Kamala Harris, religion, and the upcoming election. Then finally, John chats with attorney, investigator, and legal analyst - Dr Tracy Pearson about the death penalty, Donald Trump, and some other crazy stories in the news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Sep 20241h 48min
Trump is Selling Toxic Tariffs as a Miracle Cure
John discusses Trump's latest BS - talking about how he will protect women and how his tariff plan will help the economy. He then plays a clip of President Biden at the UN General Assembly talking about peace in the Middle East. And, he also discusses California moving to ban all plastic bags in a year. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to give his perspective on Trump's court cases and the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Next, John interviews producer, director, and composer Josh Frank about his latest project Silents Synced which pairs silent film classics with modern music, bringing out common tones and themes from each work of art. Then lastly, he welcomes back Monifa Bandele who is Senior Vice President at MomsRising. They discuss the impact a six-week ban in Georgia has had on moms and she expands on its maternal health outcomes both across the Deep South and in Georgia. As a maternal health expert, Monifa also talks about how the Supreme Court’s mifepristone decision has had disproportionate impacts on already marginalized groups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Sep 20241h 18min
