SCOTUS: ICE - Go Ahead Select Brown People. Universities - Sorry, You Be Colorblind.

Today, John discusses how the Trump Administration has ordered state department employees to report on any instances of co-workers displaying "anti-Christian bias" because they claim they are being persecuted and how right wing fundamentalist are saying Christianity is under attack to fund raise while not following the Jesus parts of the bible. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to chat about the refusal of Trump and his minions to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally sent to a prison in El Salvador - also, Corey's new book, The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It. Next, John interviews Boston Globe reporter Diti Kohli on Trump vs Higher Education. And last but not least - Comedy Daddy Keith Price joins the crew to joke about current news and trending topics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Apr 1h 21min

This time, John gives an update of the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain lost in the CECOT system. In a candid conversation recorded before their presser, and released by Bukele’s team on Twitter, Pres. Trump said his next step is to send American criminals to El Salvador, asking Bukele to make space for them. Then, John welcomes back award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly to discuss New York City Mayor Eric Adams landmark indictment. And then winding it up, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to chat with John and listeners about the latest news and what's trending.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Apr 1h 32min

This time John's monologue focuses on the crashing economy after Trump's rollercoaster Tariff ride. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece in Rolling Stone "Democrats are (Slowly) Learning How to Fight Trump". And then finally - TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with John and listeners about pop culture and the continual devastation of Trump 2.0 AKA "Man Baby".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Apr 1h 14min

Simon 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: @SimonMoyaSmith Julie Francella is 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: @JulieFrancellaKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit over a decade ago to follow Jesus. He’s been interviewed on CNN with Anderson Cooper, USA Today, Fox News, BuzzFeed and hundreds of other podcasts and radio programs. He’s the founder and co-host of the “Heretic Happy Hour Podcast”, and his solo podcast, “Second Cup with Keith.”Keith is also the best-selling author of the 7-part “Jesus Un” book series focused on Deconstruction of the Christian faith, and the “Sola” book series focused on embracing the mystery of the Divine. His latest book, “The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas” is available now on Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Apr 1h 2min

John talks about 3 issues: 1 The House passed a budget resolution from the Senate, clearing the way for the next phase of Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big beautiful bill” - the resolution also included the SAVE Act, which will require anyone registering to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate for proof of citizenship. Half of Americans do not have a passport, and tens of millions of Americans do not have access to a birth certificate, making this a disenfranchising poll tax for large swaths of the country; 2 stock markets woke up hungover from record gains yesterday to realize Trump’s tariff strategy was still in place; especially for Chinese goods, and resumed a downward slide toward recession; and 3 the Supreme Court voted 9 to 0 to direct the Trump Administration to stop deporting migrants without due process and to facilitate the return to the U.S. Kilmar Abrego Garcia who the government has acknowledged was deported in error to El Salvador. Then, John speaks with Ahmed Baba - the founder of the bestselling Substack newsletter AhmedBaba.News and a columnist at The Independent. He documented every day of Trump’s first term and was among the first to cover Project 2025. Finally, John chats with listeners about how hard it will be to vote with the SAVE Act and Bob Dylan's latest tours.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Apr 1h 1min

This time - John talks about Trump announcing a pause on nearly all U.S. trade partners which will drop to 10% for 90 days, but tariffs on China will jump to 125%. Then he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's tariff mayhem and his favorite TV shows. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz (AKA The God Squad) return to discuss the intersection of theology and politics. And winding it up, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins the fun to chat with John and listeners about the many ways Trump is breaking the law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Apr 1h 26min

John discusses the IRS illegally agreeing to share tax info to ICE to co-operate with Trump's deportation plans. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on immigration and the capitulation and groveling of law firms to bend to Trump's bullying. Next, John once again speaks with the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols about his new piece "Trump’s Tantrum Tariffs Will Not Renew US Manufacturing". And then finally, Comedy Daddy - Keith Price joins in the fun to joke with John and listeners about current news and Trump's latest torment and mishigas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Apr 1h 59min

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