We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

John's monologue is 2 fold today. First, he talks about the escalating, dumpster fire Trade War imposed by Trump - then he discusses Justice John Roberts lifting the midnight deadline for the Trump Administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Then, he interviews autistic author, historian, and mystery novelist - Brandy Schillace about her new book. Set in interwar Germany, The Intermediaries tells the forgotten story of the Institute for Sexual Science, the world's first center for homosexual and transgender rights. Next, John welcomes the hosts of "The God Pod" - God and Jesus to the show. The God Pod is an an Emmy winning live-animated podcast that looks at the day's top headlines through the eyes of God and Jesus. Then winding it up, Ms. Rhonda Hansome joins the fun to joke with listeners about current headlines 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.

8 Apr 1h 27min

John interviews the founding director of Paid Leave for All, Dawn Huckelbridge on paid family leave and what it means to America and the world. Then he interviews Sam Pearse from The Story of Stuff on corporate America’s single use plastic addiction. Prior to joining the Story of Stuff Project, Sam spent a decade campaigning on nuclear disarmament, climate change and human rights issues in a range of international contexts. Sam is passionate about the intersection of digital strategy and people-power to a secure a more equitable and sustainable future. Sam can be reached at sam [at] storyofstuff [dot] org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Apr 40min

All things Native American with host John FugelsangSimon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, "Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass" and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Twitter/ X: @SimonMoyaSmith Julie Francella is an amazing artist, an activist, and a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people.Twitter/ X: @JulieFrancellahttps://juliefrancella.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Apr 45min

In todays episode - John first talks about far-right activist Laura Loomer having a secret meeting with Trump and then he fired at least three senior NSC officials. Loomer appeared to take credit for the firings in a post on X, writing, “You know how you know the NSC officials I reported to President Trump are disloyal people who have played a role in sabotaging Donald Trump?”. Then, he dives head first into the Tariff dumpster fire with the entire world (sans Russia) announcing the boxing gloves are on for Trump's Trade War. Next he interviews writer and journalist - Sarah Kendzior about her new book "The Last American Road Trip" which is about her family’s journey across America as cataclysmic events –- the rise of autocracy, political and technological chaos, and the pandemic –- reshape American life. Then wrapping it up, John discusses the breaking news that conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer talked Trump into firing National Security Agency Director General Timothy Haugh and he chats with Producer Chris Hauselt and others about their run ins with far right extremists and uninformed MAGA folk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Apr 1h 23min

John's monologue focuses on Trump's new sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports which has sparked threats of retaliation from our allies. Then, he speaks with democratic strategist Ameshia Cross about the Trade War and Trump kidnapping people with no due process. Next, The God Squad AKA Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz return to discuss Pam Bondi and her choice to ask for the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. And lastly, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins the crew to talk about current news and the Elon and Don recession obsession.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Apr 1h 50min

In today's episode - John talks about Senator Cory Booker's dynamic, historic, record-breaking speech against Trump on the Senate floor. Then, he discusses the ramifications of RFK Jr. gutting our health agencies with thousands of people being laid off, the future of agencies like the CDC, CMS, and FDA are uncertain. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to talk about the deliberate attempt by Trump to curtail free speech at Universities and the Trump Administration admitting they made a mistake in deporting a Maryland resident to El Salvador. Then, producer Chris joins in with the news that Susan Crawford has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election despite Elon Musk spending millions on her opponent. And finally, John interviews documentary filmmaker and journalist - Gianna Toboni about the death penalty and her new book "THE VOLUNTEER: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate’s Quest to Die with Dignity"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Apr 1h 22min

John talks about the importance of celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility. He also discusses Trump charging millions of dollars to tax payers by constantly golfing at his own country clubs. Then, he speaks with foreign policy and international economy expert Matthew McGuire about the Signalgate debacle. Next, John interviews Fredrick Hicks who is the founder and president of the Hicks Evaluation Group (HEG), a consulting firm that specializes in candidate and issue campaigns, consulting, and public affairs. They talk about democratic strategies in his home state of Georgia and his current work which is focused on targeting/data analytics, consulting, polling, and training candidates for office. Then finally, Ms. Rhonda Hansome returns to joke with John and chat with listeners about pop culture, current events, and the latest mayhem of Come-over Caligula.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Apr 1h 24min

John's monologue this time is a mixed bag of stories. He talks about ICE's illegal arrest of Tufts University PhD grad student Rumeysa Ozturk; Utah's governor Spencer Cox turning a blind eye to his state banning LGBTQ pride flags; Trump’s so-called "Liberation Day" - April 2nd when reciprocal tariffs (in addition to others like car parts) are set to go into effect; the never-ending excuses from the GOP over the Signalgate debacle; and Trump backing down on his Canadian badmouthing after the new Prime Minister of Canada - Mark Carney - sets the tone and draws the line on Trump's bullying. Then, comedians Natalia Reagan and TV's Frank Conniff are back and they joke around with John and listeners about pop culture, current news, and the latest mishigas from Trump and company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Mars 1h 9min