We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

John honors Star Trek Day, Bernard Shaw, and Queen Elizabeth to start off the show. He then discusses Chuck Schumer announcing a vote to protect same sex marriage. Mitch at Kent State calls to chat about tunes that are about the Queen. Then Sela from Texas talks about a hypocritical gay preacher and Dylan in New Mexico asks about the royal family. John then discusses the results of a new inter-racial marriage poll. Next he takes calls from Carmine in Montana who talks about the filming of "Yellowstone" and Charles in Miami who talks about Bruce Springsteen. Then John plays clips of Biden's speech where he points out hypocritical Republicans. And finally he speaks with Beachside Bill in Florida who has social media troubles and Bruce in California who talks music trivia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Sep 202245min

In this episode, John looks back on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy including her supporters and critics. He then talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on Trump investigations, Politics, and Constitutional Law. Next he interviews Allison Gill of the Daily Beans podcast and author of the book "Mueller She Wrote" on Trump and other current events. Then finally he chats with Rev. Sandy in Los Angeles on the death of Queen Elizabeth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Sep 202259min

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