Election Deniers Win Primaries Thereby Raising the Stakes in the Midterms
Nayyer Haq guest hosts for John (@Nayyeroar on Twitter) To start off the show she runs through some headlines including Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the latest on the pandemic, the results from Tuesday's primaries, and new polls on current candidates running in the midterms. Plus the Amtrak Strike and Nurses Strike in Minnesota. Then she interviews Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center about the Royal family and right wing paramilitary groups. Next she talks with Imani Gandy of ReWire Newsgroup and host of The Boom! Lawyered podcast about abortion regulations in America. And finally she chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters for America about how terminology can alter and construe narratives to mean different things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Sep 20221h 3min
Democrats Hail Lyndsey Graham's Epic Fail
In this episode John talks about Lyndsey Graham's new 15 week abortion ban bill which is getting zero support from Republicans. And John delivers a eulogy for former Solicitor General Ken Starr. Next he talks about the final primaries in Rhode Island and New Hampshire and takes a call from David in Nevada on the failures of the GOP. Then he interviews Jonathan Darman, author of “Becoming FDR”. And he wraps it up with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price talking about Broadway drama and a quick call from Sela in Texas on the death of Ken Starr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Sep 20221h 17min
How Can We Use Trump to Kneecap the GOP Before Midterms?
John discusses the unbalanced media coverage of Biden touchdowns vs Trump faceplants. Next, John and Chris poke fun at NBC's Chuck Todd as he interviews VP Kamala Harris about democratic support of the GOP's extreme fringe candidates. Then John interviews author Sarah Kendzior about her new book “They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent". And finally John takes a call from Theresa in Washington state about the royals and cheating in relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Sep 20221h 7min
All Hail the King
In this episode John gives final thoughts on the death of Queen Elizabeth, the new King, and the monarchy. Then he takes a call from Louis in New York about the royal family. Next he interviews Gaia Vince author of “Nomad Century” on how the climate crisis will change where we live. Then he takes a call from Ralph in Connecticut on Joan Rivers and King Charles and wrapping it up he gives a quick demo of President Biden’s New Groove. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Sep 20221h
Honoring Bernard Shaw, President Biden, Queen Elizabeth, and Star Trek
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
The Queen in Remembrance
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
Federal Judge in Texas Rules that Mandated HIV PrEP Coverage Violates Religious Freedom
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
A Special Master for a Special Monster
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
