The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the Good, Bad and Batshit crazy decisions of The Supreme Court PLUS a special Seussian poem about the SCOTUS written by John. He also takes a call from Louie in Florida. Next he interviews actor and director Matthew Modine. Finally he takes calls from Rich in Denver and Sela in Texas.    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 states that are immediately taking away safe legal abortions and the hypocrisy of the GOP. Then he speaks to Kayla Gogarty of Media Matters on anti-LGBT group Moms for Liberty. Finally he takes calls from Aaron in Pennsylvania and Linda in Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the revealing testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson in the latest January 6th committee hearing. He then speaks with Allison Gill author of @MuellerSheWrote and host of the Daily Beans podcast. Then closing it up he takes calls from Victoria in California and Dave in Washington.  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 Supreme Court ruling allowing prayer in schools and the end of safe legal abortions in red states. He then speaks with a panel featuring comedians Talia Reese, Scott Blakeman and Todd Montesi on current events.  Finally he chats with Rolando in Southern California, Steven in Kentucky, and Jay in Northern California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the Supreme Courts ruling to overturn Roe v Wade. Next he Francis Callier and Angela Shelton aka Frangela duo about the SCOTUS decision and more. Then he talks with Prof. Anthea Butler from the University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Religious Studies about the ramifications of the SCOTUS ruling. Finally he chats with Writer and Activist Lauren Rankin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John reviews and highlights some clips of the January 6th Select Committee hearings and ponders on some Trump comments about it at a recent GOP rally with comedian Leighann Lord. He then takes calls from Sela in Texas, Charles in Miami, and Dave in Pittsburg. Next he interviews Frank Santopadre the Emmy-winning writer of award shows, talk shows, roasts, and Co-host of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Lastly he chats with Linda in Iowa.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 takeaways from the January 6th Select Committee hearing and the recent SCOTUS decisions to take away the rights of Americans. He then chats with Theodore R. Johnson author of “When The Stars Begin To Fall”. Then wrapping it up he takes calls from Laura in Florida and Earl in California.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the current bipartisan gun safety bill in congress and the proposed federal gas tax suspension by President Biden. He then has a talk with Bob Cesca on recent political topics and the January 6th committee hearings. The to wrap it up he chats with Linda in Iowa and Sean in California.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 Texas Republican Convention and the latest instalment of the January 6th Committee Hearings. He then speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn on politics and the separation of church and state. Finally he takes calls from Doug in North Carolina and Greg in Ohio.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 John Cornyn's attempt at sensible gun control legislation and the fanatical GOP that continues to block it. He then chats with Brian Ray the current guitarist in Paul McCartney’s band. Finally he takes calls from Mark in Maryland and Ed in Pennsylvania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John reviews comments and gives a summery of some of the highlights from the January 6th Committee hearings. Next he interviews actress, producer, radio host, singer, podcaster, and author Marilu Henner. Finally he takes calls from David in Nevada, Norm in Tampa, and Richie in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the rumors of Lauren Boebert being a sex worker and having abortions. Next he takes a call from Kim in New York. John then talks with Ryan Britt the author “Phasers on Stun!” a book about Star Trek. Finally he chats with Bryan in Oregon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John reviews the revelations of the second January 6th Committee hearing. He then talks with Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! On the latest edition of his book, “Harvest of Empire”. Finally he takes calls from Bill in Pennsylvania and Milton in Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John reviews details and revelations from the first January 6th Committee hearing. He then talks with Bruce McCulloch (The Kids in the Hall) on his one man show in NYC. Then he chats in studio with comedians Adam Sank and Erik Bransteen. Finally he comments on the fining of a Washington Commanders coach over comments made about the Jan 6th riots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John takes calls and plays clips from the first Jan 6th Committee Hearing. He also discusses President Biden's appearance talking about the divisive gun control debate on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He then speaks with Majid Padellan and Kevin Bartini about current events and guns in America. Finally he also takes calls from Ryan in Oregon, Mitch at Kent State, and Stan in St. Louis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses some of the main points revealed from the first of many televised January 6th committee hearings with Prof Corey Brettschneider. He then takes a call from Luke in Vermont about the delayed response from the DOJ. Next he has a roundtable chat about the different conclusions the hearing was pointing to with Lee Papa aka @rudepundit and finally he talks with caller Israel in Nevada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses SCOTUS Brett Kavanaugh's recent assassination attempt by a man upset with a possible abortion ruling and the Uvalde mass shooting. He then speaks with actor and political commentator Bob Cesca on current events and the Jan. 6th hearings. Next, John and Keith Price take a call from David in Connecticut. They then wrap the show with caller Kendall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John speaks on the vagueness of addressing domestic terrorism. Then, Dr. David Johns from the National Black Justice Coalition speaks about anti-trans legislation and LBGTQ+ injustices facing the country. Bob Hennelly reports on labor, and John takes your calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks headlines and polling on guns, hosts a panel with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Kevin Bartini, plus Majid Padellan (@BrooklynDad_Defiant), and takes your calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the many recent harmful and destructive acts of Florida governor Ron DeSantis. Then he talks with Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster, authors of “Seen and Unseen” on technology and social justice. Lastly he takes a call from Susan in South Carolina about teachers and transgender rules in her state.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 recent mass shootings and attempts by congress to block sensible gun legislation. He also interviews the host of The Rude Pundit Podcast - Lee Papa about current events. Then he takes calls from Charles in Miami and Steve in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John ponders the GOPs response to recent gun control legislation after the recent mass shootings in Texas and Oklahoma. He then speaks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider who previews the upcoming televised January 6th hearings. Then to wrap it up, he takes a call from Chris in Oakland, California on arming teachers in the classroom.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 recent mass shooting at a hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma, the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race riot and gun control blockades. He then speaks with comedian Kira Soltanovich on her Ukraine roots and a fundraiser on June 5th at the Hollywood Improv. Finally he takes calls from Rob in Seattle, Bill in New Jersey and Colson in Canada.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 gun control controversy after the mass shooting in Uvalde TX. He then speaks with Gregg Barak, author of “Criminology on Trump”. Lastly he takes a call from right wing listener Jimmy in Oklahoma about the value of owning guns and why people should have them.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 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 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. Finally he takes a call from Sally in Montana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in as John honors celebrities who have recently passed and the 19 children who lost their lives in Uvalde Texas. Then John hangs with stand up comedian and host of the podcast Dystopia Tonight - John Poveromo. Wrapping it up he takes a call from Paul in New Jersey and Charles in Miami.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 GOP's failure to act on gun control after the mass shooting in Uvalde Texas. He then chats with Natalia Reagan on words we should stop using: Lone Wolf. Finally he takes a call from Jeff on his war experience, guns and more.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 how republicans refuse to act on gun laws once again after 19 children were gunned down in Texas and how the NRA is going ahead with their plans to hold a big convention there - featuring Former President Trump . He then interviews Keith Giles, former pastor and author of “Jesus Unarmed” and closing the show he takes a call from Richard in Seattle. 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 latest tragic mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde Texas. He then speaks to Igor Volsky the Executive Director of Guns Down America and finally takes a call from Marie in Atlanta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the blistering report that detailed 20 years of sexual abuse allegations and cover ups from the Southern Baptist Convention including a former president who's now accused of sexual assault. He then speaks with Allison Gill on her abortion access and military sexual abuse. Then finally John takes a call from Jackie about the big election in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the great replacement theory - fascist - antiabortion convergence of the GOP. He then speaks with caller James in Indianapolis about the bible and finally John and Frank Conniff look at GOP primary results and wonder if the right have begun to eat their own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the GOP hypocrisy on what "Right to Life" means to them. He then interviews the whole gang from The Kids in the Hall who are doing a new show on Amazon Prime. He then takes a call from Dave in Vermont.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 Oklahoma’s new anti-abortion laws. Then he speaks with Eric Ward of the Western States Center on the Buffalo mass shooting and extremist, racist hate crimes. Finally he takes a call from Mark in Portland.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 tweets from Elon Musk describing Democrats as 'the party of division and hate' after legislators questioned his attempt to take control of Twitter. He then speaks with Bob Cesca on the viral clip of George W. Bush condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, but accidentally calling it Iraq. He then chats with caller Katherine in Las Vegas who drops a whole lot of knowledge to think about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and John brings to light many concepts involving these issues in America. He then speaks with Ira Shapiro, author of “The Betrayal” about Mitch McConnell’s destruction of the Senate as it was envisioned by the Founding Fathers. Finally a moving call from Teresa in NC who shared some raw and real thoughts about her daughter’s suicide death that are ultimately as beautiful in their memory as they are sad in their facts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo NY and other recent shootings in the US. He then speaks with Mark Follman, the author of “Trigger Points” and takes a call from Tempe in Virginia.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 US hitting the milestone 1million COVID deaths in America. He also speaks with actor and activist George Takei and takes a call from Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks COVID, chats with Thea Harper, and takes your phone calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent subpoenas for Kevin McCarthy and and four other GOP lawmakers allied with former President Donald Trump by the committee investigation the January 6th attack on the Capitol. He also talks with Francis Fukuyama about his new book “Liberalism and Its Discontents” then takes a call from Laura in Los Angeles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent Senate abortion vote, interviews Nolan Higdon and Mickey Huff on media literacy, media control and how to have a conversation in a fractured society, via their book “Let’s Agree to Disagree”, and speaks with Caller Jessica in Oregon.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 celebration in the south of Confederate Memorial Day, which is still an actual holiday in several states. Then he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn and activist Bill Baird on the original fight for reproductive freedom in America and the lessons we need to carry into the future. Lastly he has a warm and interesting conversation with a woman calling in from Las Vegas.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 other rights the GOP wants to strip from Americans. He then is joined by Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins of PAI.org on the American backslide on reproductive freedom while those rights grow elsewhere in the world. Finally he takes a call from a listener in Maryland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the hypocrisy behind how many Christians view Roe v. Wade. Then, an interview with Ron Perlman on his upbringing and social media presence. And John takes your calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John and comedian Keith Price discuss the Madison Cawthorn video. Then, Maggie Freleng and Jason Flom discuss reporting on wrongful convictions and giving voice to the voiceless. And John and comedian Leighann Lord take your calls.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 draconian abortion laws that lie in wait, interviews Prof. Corey Brettschneider, who takes us inside Alito’s opinion, and speaks with Caller Brandon in California, a pro-life Democrat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John continues talking about the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, interviews Dr. John Tholen, author of “Focused Optimism,” and speaks with Caller Steven in Denver.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 right-wing pearl clutching over the SCOTUS leak, interviews Rachel Laser from Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, and speaks with Caller Laura from Los Angeles. 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 draft SCOTUS decision on Roe vs. Wade, his trip to the WHCA dinner, and interviews Lis Wiehl on her book “The Spy In Plain Sight.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheryl Ladd joins the show to discuss her new film, "A Cowgirl's Song," and discusses her decision to change Charlie's Angels. Then, Professor Nick Marx on why conservative comedy still counts as comedy. And John discusses the importance of voting in the midterm elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.