The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the Supreme Court striking down a ban on bump stocks which has been in place since the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Then, he welcomes back the National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols. They discuss Trump and the upcoming RNC in Milwaukee. Next, he talks with listeners about how to use the recent SCOTUS rulings in political ads and target more Democratic voters. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to chat about current news, pop culture, and their predictions for the Trump VEEPstakes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews legendary musician Steven Van Zandt and director Bill Teck on their new documentary "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple", which follows Van Zandt's career as a musician, activist, and actor from New Jersey to stadiums all around the world.. Then, he speaks with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about abortion bans, the farce of Byron Donalds, and how to deal with MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Green.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The discussion today is about the Supreme Court ruling to preserve access to the abortion drug Mifepristone - for the time being. Then, John speaks with Mickey Huff who is the director of Project Censored and serves on the board of the Media Freedom Foundation. They talk about the importance of media literacy. Next, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella to discuss Native cultural heritage and myths about indigenous people. Then finally, John once again interviews Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They go over the Supreme Court's decision on Mifepristone’s availability via mail and what it means for abortion access.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode - John discusses the recent decisions of the Southern Baptist Convention to reject female pastors and ban the use of invitro fertilization. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's fear of sharks and of course the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". Then John welcomes The God Squad: author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz.  They discuss the patriarchy of the Southern Baptists and the GOP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The monologue this time is about the Hunter Biden guilty verdict. John compares how the left's reaction to the Hunter Biden trial and outcome is a complete opposite of the Trump trials. Then, he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current legal news and recent trials. Next, he interviews Ira Antelis, founder and co-owner of 120 LIFE which is a company that has created a drink that can lower your blood pressure. And winding it up, he welcomes MN State Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-66a) & Jess Braverman, the Legal Director at GenderJusticeMN to discuss LGBTQ equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, John remembers the Reverend James Lawson Jr. who was a towering civil rights leader and a top strategist for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also pokes fun at some recent Trump rally gibberish. Then, a very somber interview with Missouri inmate David Hosier who has now been executed by lethal injection. Next, he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about Trump related legal matters and Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about current news and take calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, John lists off his top dirtbags of the week. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising. They talk about the GOP trying to restrict birth control, abortion bans, and getting out the vote. Next, he plays a montage of GOP pundits promising retribution for Trump's prosecutions. And finally, TV's Frank is back and they talk about Trump and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Town Hall with Dr. Phil McGrawIn this special podcast - John interviews TV personality and psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw on how to navigate life in today's America and his new book " We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about the events that led to the end of World War 2 and the world commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast. Then, he interviews comedian Chris Duffy about his new book "Let’s Hang Out: Making (and Keeping) Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Nonromantic Relationships". And finally John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The monologue today is a collage of stories. John talks about the Georgia Court of Appeals putting a block on Trump's Fulton County Election interference case, NY Governor Kathy Hochul blocking the NYC the congestion pricing plan, and Senate Republicans blocking passage of a bill that would guarantee access to contraception. Also, he discusses Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries roasting congressman Byron Donalds for praising the benefits of Jim Crow, a new ProPublica report that shows multiple Trump witnesses received major financial rewards from his campaign, and Trump openly colluding with Vladmir Putin by saying Russia won't release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unless he wins the election. Then, he welcomes back Podcast Star Bob Cesca to chat about current news and Trump. And finally The God Squad returns to talk about the news and take questions from listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The monologue today focuses on President Biden saying he's restricting asylum to help “gain control” of the U.S.- Mexico border. Then, John speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Supreme Court and the Trump verdict. Next, he interviews Wisconsin Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan on current news and the cult of the GOP. And finally John talks with Dr. David Johns who is is the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John this time discusses the GOP spin trying to save Trump's campaign after his conviction and the beginning of Hunter Biden's trial for gun charges . He also talks about the big defamation lawsuit against the conservative media company Salem and director Dinesh D'Souza over the lies in the 2020 election conspiracy film "2000 Mules" and the Epoch Times publication in hot water after federal prosecutors allege that CFO Bill Guan participated in a global plot to launder at least $67 million in crypto-currency scams. Then, he interviews DeNora Getachew. She is the CEO of Do Something.ORG. They talk about the importance of elections and getting out the vote. Then John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from the Evil Army of the Night on voting, Trump, and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about the right's reaction on the Trump guilty verdict and what will happen during the big November election. Then, he interviews legal analyst Dina Sayegh Doll on the Trump verdict, Trump’s other cases, and election 2024. And John chats with listeners: Kwamel in CA on the Trump verdict and predicting what’s next, Laura in Connecticut on John's upcoming show in New York, and Rocko in Chicago on the details of the evidence in the Trump New York trial. .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First - A flashback episode with the God Squad from last December and then a recent interview from last week. John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The long awaited and much anticipated verdict: GUILTY X 34 for Comb-over Caligula in the NY business fraud trial. John discusses the reactions and surprise outcome with listeners. Then, journalist and political analyst for CNN Brian Karem returns to talk about the verdict and the November election. Next, Dr. Tracy Pearson and Comedy Daddy Keith Price join the crew to take calls on the guilty verdict and the upcoming sentencing. Then rounding it out, John interviews Jessica Denson who is known for her pioneering legal work invalidating Trump's infamous and illegal NDA in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast is a mixed bag of news: Biden's campaign event in Philadelphia that focuses on Black voters, Pope Francis apologizing for using a homophobic slur for gay men, and the continuing circus outside Trump's Manhattan courtroom. Then, John speaks with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump and the upcoming election. And finally he welcomes back Dr Tracy Pearson to chat with listeners about Trump and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today John again calls for an end to the slaughter of innocent Palestinians in Gaza after an Israeli bombing in a Rafah tent camp killed civilian women and children. He also discuss the chaos in New York as the Biden campaign sends in Robert Deniro and 2 January 6th Capitol police officers to speak to the media outside Trump's election interference trial. Then, he welcomes back Prof. Corey Brettschneider to give his take on the Supreme court and the Trump trials. Next, John chats with the Reverend Barry Lynn about religion and current politics. Then, wrapping it up he takes some calls from listeners on religion 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.

For Memorial Day - We are flashing back to 2 Ken Burns interviews. First John talks with him about his film "Benjamin Franklin". The second is his Town Hall discussion about Ken's documentary "The US and the Holocaust".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special flashback Memorial Day broadcast - John celebrates American Asian Pacific Islander Month. In the second of a two part series he interviews Panthea Lee on violence against Asian women. He also talks with political science expert Francis Fukuyama about his new book - Liberalism and it's Discontents. To wrap it up he takes a call from Richard in Seattle and Mitch at Kent State on Guns and the Uvalde Tx mass shooting aftermath.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special flashback Memorial Day broadcast - John celebrates American Asian Pacific Islander Month. In the first of a two part series he interviews Mia Ives-Rublee - a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life's work to civil rights activism and George Takei - an American actor, author, and activist. He is internationally known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode - John talks about the Supreme Court rejecting a racial gerrymandering claim from South Carolina and other clearly partisan rulings from a bench dominated by Republican appointees. Then, he interviews Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell who is a professor in the Nursing department at Villanova University and an expert in child and adolescent mental health. They discuss her smartphone related Ted X talk entitled - "Interrupted Sleep: College Students Sleeping with Technology". Next, John argues with Frank the right wing guy. Then finally, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about native culture plus they do another round of "Did You Know?".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's discussion this time is about a new report that shows most Americans believe that the economy is doing poorly when in actuality it is doing quite well. Then, he chats with podcast host Bob Cesca about many current news stories and the latest Trump updates. Next, The God Squad is back to bitch slap the cross-eyed views of the white Christian Nationalists and take calls on religion from the Evil Army of the Night. And closing it up, Dr Tracy Pearson joins John to discuss the Supreme Court, the Trump trial in New York, and answer legal questions from listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's discussion topic is about Trump posting on Truth Social a Nazi styled video referencing a "Unified Reich" if reelected. John also talks about the GOP's plan to ban contraception in the same way they banned abortion - through the Supreme Court. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trump trials. Next, John interviews Kevin Munoz who is the Senior National Spokesperson for Biden /Harris ‘24. And rounding it out - Comedy Daddy - Keith Price returns to chat with listeners and dig into the MTG / OAC cat fight in the House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue today looks back on the life of evil Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi who was killed in a helicopter crash near the Iranian border with Azerbaijan. Then, he welcomes back award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly to discuss current news and the latest with Trump and his New York trial. Next, he takes a call about 2 horn players with the New York Philharmonic getting their jobs back after they were fired for raping a fellow musician. Then wrapping it up, Rhonda Hansome returns to chat about the news and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John this time broadcasts from Albuquerque as he gets ready for another Sexy Liberal Show. He talks about the controversy involving Justice Samuel Alito who was found to have flown a flag upside down during the January 6th riots symbolizing support for Trump and his cult. Then, Max Burns comes back again to discuss legal issues and the trials of Trump. And finally, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about indigenous discrimination and native casinos. Plus, they give up another round of indigenous "Did You Know?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The discussion this time is about Marjorie Taylor Green throwing insults and picking fights during the House Oversite Committee hearing on Merrick Garland's contempt of Congress charges. John also talks about the Manhattan courthouse VEEP-stakes contest featuring congressional suck-ups playing ventriloquist dummies for Trump's gagged mouth. Then, he takes a few calls from listeners on the pitfalls and benefits of another Trump presidency. Next, John chats about music trivia with Mitch from Kent State and marijuana being de-scheduled by Biden with Beachside Bill. And winding it up, he interviews Rep. Sean Caston who serves in congress for Illinois's 6th district. They talk about his work as a climate scientist to help bring clean energy, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, and the MAGA movement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue this time is 2 fold. He first discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoning MAGA extremist Daniel Perry who was convicted of murdering a Black protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. He then talks about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker who gave a prejudicial and misogynistic commencement address to college graduates at Benedictine College in Kansas. Then, he welcomes back political affairs analyst David Rothkopf to give his opinions on the upcoming presidential debates and his new article in Haaretz called "Biden Has Not Turned His Back on Israel. But Netanyahu Has." Next, John takes calls from listeners on freedom of religion and the 10 Commandments. Then lastly, it's the return of TV's Frank Conniff to chat with the riff raff about Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast has John pondering about the June and September presidential debates announced by Biden and Trump as well as the new rules in place to make sure each candidate can speak without interruption. He then chats with podcast star, director, and actor Bob Cesca about Star Wars and Donald Trump. Next - It's the God Squad - returning to discuss religion and current politics. Then finally, John talks with Dr Tracy Pearson about all things Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John today discusses the New York antics of Trump and his groveling pack of ass-kissers just outside the courtroom. He then speaks with professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trials of Trump. Next, John welcomes back Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit to Joke about the world and the latest news. Then winding it up - Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to talk about Broadway and take calls from a variety of listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time, John discusses the latest news in his monologue: the death of jazz legend David Sanborn; the UN updating the civilian death toll in Gaza, and the excellent testimony of Michael Cohen in Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York. He then interviews Federico Finchelstein who is a world-renowned expert on fascism, populism, and dictatorship and is a Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College in New York City. They talk about his new book "The Wannabe Fascists". And finally he Jokes with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Jimmy Tingle about current news and Jimmy's new show "Humor and Hope for Humanity" which is running at the Soho Playhouse in New York City Through June 2nd.Tickets and more information available at Jimmy Tingle dot com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Flashback show showcases the warm friendship between John and David.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews journalist Frank Bruni, Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, journalist Dave Weigel, and Associate Professor in the School of Health Studies and an Affiliate in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research at Western University in London, Ontario - Treena Orchard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's opening monologue for Tell Me Everything begins with President Biden's announcement that he will stop arms shipments to Israel if they attack the Gaza city of Rafah. He also talks about Stormy Daniels testimony in Trump's Manhattan business fraud trial and Hilary Clinton comparing today's GOP to Nazi Germany. Then, he interviews the former president of the American Medical Association - Dr. Andrew Gurman. He's joined a list of 48 healthcare professionals in a letter to American voters saying another Donald Trump presidency poses a major 'threat to public health'. Next, John is joined by Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voice segment to talk about indigenous myths and culture. And wrapping it up they play another round of Native "Did You Know?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John begins by praising President Biden who is now saying he will be halting arms supplies to Israel if Netanyahu invades the Gaza city of Rafah. He also discusses Moscow Marge getting booed as she tried to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, RFK Jr. having brain worms, and the news that Trump's other trials will be stalled yet again. Then, Bob Cesca is back and they chat about mail in ballots, republican abortion policies, and other current news. Next, he takes calls from listeners on Trump and Biden in Wisconsin trolling Trump over his FOXCON con job. Then, winding it up, John welcomes back legal consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson to answer questions on Trump's trials.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue this time is a mixed bag. First he talks about Judge Aileen Cannon postponing Trump's classified documents case indefinitely. He also discusses the ceasefire talks in the Israel/ Hamas War, the testimony of Stormy Daniels in Trump's 2016 election interference case, and the desperation of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be Trump's VP pick. Then, professor Corey Brettschneider returns to speak about the latest developments in the Trump trials. Next, John takes a call about the frustration with President Biden over the continued financial support for Israel in their fight against Hamas. And finallhy, he takes calls from listeners and chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price about the new Biden TV ad on Trump's immigration policy, the lies of Kristi Noem, and the latest in the Trump trials.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's podcast, John discusses the peacekeeping efforts and negotiations in Gaza and the weekend circus at Mar-a-Lago as Trump makes his VP hopefuls compete for a prospective job. Then, he interviews journalist Matthew Sheffield on his new article in Vanity Fair "How I Got Tangled Up in the National Enquirer's Secret Deal with Trump". Next, John jokes with comedian Kate Willet about her new special called "Loopholes" on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. And lastly, he is joined by comedian Rhonda Hansome to take calls and joke about Trump and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about the latest details of Trump's Hush Money trial in New York. Then he interviews MSNBC's Ali Velshi. And finally he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to take some calls and laugh about current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The focus today is about Arizona lawmakers voting to repeal an 1864 abortion ban and a Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks going into effect. Then, John welcomes back Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani to discuss the Florida legislature banning LGBTQ books and the new 6 week abortion ban in the state. Then, rounding it out; Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for the Native Voices segment. They chat about indigenous slurs, myths, and culture. And they take calls from listeners and dish up another session of "Did You Know?" to close it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue this time focuses on the crackdown of activists who are opposing the War in Gaza and police in New York clearing protesting students from Columbia's Hamilton Hall. Then, he chats with podcast guru Bob Cesca on the GOP in Washington state who put it in writing that they hate the word democracy because it reminds them of democrats and the hypocrisy of republicans complaining about students protesting for Palestinian rights. Next, he welcomes back former pastor Keith Giles; former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and theologian Dillon Cruz AKA The God Squad to talk about the Israel/ Hamas war and the outrage over protests on college campuses. Then closing it up, John has Dr. Tracy Pearson back to talk about the college protests, immigration problems, and Donald Trump in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue today is about the government decriminalizing weed and declassifying marijuana from a schedule 1 drug to a schedule 3 drug. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the Supreme Court mulling over Trump's immunity claim and Judge Juan Merchan finally holding him in contempt of court for violating his gag order at his New York business fraud trial. Next, John discusses the Palestinian protests at Columbia University and the announcement by Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal. Then finally, he speaks with the Reverend Barry Lynn on the House trying to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, John joins the crowd of politicians, comedians, and dog experts who are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she revealed in her new book she shot her puppy because it was too rambunctious. Then, he interviews attorney, political commentator, and politician - Bakari Sellers on his new book "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now". Next, he talks with listeners about DEI, the confederate flag, and Howard Stern. Then finally, he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to take calls and discuss the college protests and controversy surrounding the war in Gaza.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Trump trial heats up - We flash back to the past. John chats with Gordon in Illinois about forgiving people and reparations. Then Cela from Texas talks about her friend in Hurricane Ian and her pot corn bread. Next Richie in L.A. talks about disco and Rich in Indiana reminds John about the Drop Kick Murphy's New Album release and quotes Arlo Guthrie about music integrity. The finally, John Interviews former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen on the Trump Foundation; Mar-a-Lago snitches; other Trump attorneys; the possibility of Donald going to jail; and his new book "Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derrick Johnson, NAACP President – on Tobacco, Menthol, Kids and the Black CommunityAlexandria Jacobson, Raw Story – On Donald Trump’s shifting fortunes and diminishing megadonor fanbaseSteph Speirs, Co-Founder and CEO of Solstice – on solar power/green energy and the Biden Admin. steps aheadShaniqua McClendon, VP Politics for Crooked Media – on Vote.Save.America outreach in 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about the performative stalling in the Supreme Court as they take their own sweet time deciding if the U.S. needs royalty in the White House. Then, he interviews Ambassador Ira Shapiro about his book "The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America". And finally, John brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the popular Native Voices segment. They chat about the abduction of indigenous women, the lack of clean drinking water for many natives, and the negative effects of racist sports teams and mascots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue is jammed with news this time - beginning with an Arizona grand jury indicting 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election. He also talks about a few abortion ban disputes and the deliberate starvation of Palestinians as a tactic in the Israel - Gaza War. Then, Podcast star Bob Cesca returns to joke about pop-culture and Trump. John takes a call from Racist Rob who embarrasses himself again. Then finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson is back to give her perspective on the Trump trials.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast monologue today is about the testimony of ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker in Donald Trump's 2016 election interference trial. He confessed his magazine used “checkbook journalism” to pay off sources with unsavory stories about Donald Trump and bolster his 2016 campaign by putting favorable stories about him on the front cover of the magazine. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about Grants Pass, Oregon going to the Supreme Court to ask if they can kick out homeless people from public places. Grants Pass has WAY MORE HOMELESS PEOPLE than any other city in Oregon because all of the shelters there are for Christians only. They also talk about Trump in court. Next, FRANGELA (Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton) is in the house to crack jokes with John and pump up their Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour which will be in Philly this Saturday. And finally, John talks with listeners about the ever increasing homeless problems that are plaguing the nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special Mini Podcast from John explaining the beginnings of the Sexy Liberal Comedy tour and what's ahead for the tour in the coming year. Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy TourDate Sat • Apr 27 • 8:00 PMVenue The Fillmore PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAAdditional InfoThis is an Adults Only (18+) event.Doors open at 7:00PM.Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour with John Fugelsang, Hal Sparks, and FrangelaWith special celebrity panel guests: Glenn Kirschner, JoJo From Jerz, Lindy LiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time John marvels at Speaker Mike Johnson - who after being confronted with sobering briefings revealing Ukraine is on the brink of collapse - he changed direction and managed to get enough votes to pass a foreign aid bill despite threats of him being ousted if he did. Then, he welcomes back Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They talk about Arizona's big abortion ban problems. Next, he discusses the Tik Tok ban and takes calls from listeners on Trump's big hush money trial. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the fun to joke about Trump's trial and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, the topic is again about the foreign aid that was stalled in congress and the effort by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass it despite the threat of being ousted by GOP Hardliners like MTG. He also talks about Trump's first few sleepy days in court for his "Hush Money" trial. Then, John speaks with the CEO of the Rothkopf Group, David Rothkopf, on the war in Gaza and Ukraine. And finally, he welcomes back star of MST3K - TV's Frank Conniff to talk about Trump's flatulence and take calls from listeners on abortion bans, the Comstock Act, and poopy Trump in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special weekend show John interviews former pastor and author John Pavlovitz; Congresswoman Kathy Castor who represents Florida's 14th Congressional district; Lindy Li who is a political commentator, campaign advisor, and former political candidate serving as the Women's Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee; and The God Squad - John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.