The John Fugelsang Podcast

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 Community Alexandria Jacobson, Raw Story – On Donald Trump’s shifting fortunes and diminishing megadonor fanbase Steph Speirs, Co-Founder and CEO of Solstice – on solar power/green energy and the Biden Admin. steps ahead Shaniqua McClendon, VP Politics for Crooked Media – on Vote.Save.America outreach in 2024 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 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 Tour Date Sat • Apr 27 • 8:00 PM Venue The Fillmore Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Additional Info This 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 Frangela With special celebrity panel guests: Glenn Kirschner, JoJo From Jerz, Lindy Li 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 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.

John discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's dilemma in trying to work with Democrats to pass a foreign aid bill to help Ukraine while keeping peace with hard line MAGA sycophants like MTG who are threatening to oust him if he does bring the bill for a vote. He also points out the foreign aid will be primarily spent on weapons built here in the US thereby helping the economy. Then, he interviews Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning comedy writer Jesse Joyce on his new book “Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln: A Nutty Story About Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett”. And rounding it out - John brings back Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith for their Native Voices segments. They chat about indigenous culture and they also play another round of "Did You Know?" to wrap up. 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 centers around the DO-NOTHING congress and the attempted impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Then, he talks to actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the misfortunes of Trump and the importance of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Next, John plays a clip of President Biden saying he will block the Japanese take-over of U.S. Steel and triple the tariffs on Chinese steel. And wrapping it up, he welcomes back legal analyst Dr, Tracy Pearson to chat about Trump's first few days at his criminal trial in New York and the forced sterilization of migrant women during the Trump Administration. 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 explodes GOP myths about crime, immigrants, and the economy - giving facts that support how well Biden is doing. He also discusses the mayhem in the House over passing the stalled foreign aid bills and pinpoints MTG and Thomas Massie as Putin's henchmen calling for Speaker Johnson to resign and doing everything they can to stop aid to Ukraine. Then, he brings back author and the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Mother Jones - David Corn to discuss what he saw at Trump's first criminal trial in New York. Next, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns to chat about Trump's trial and Speaker Mike Johnson's dilemma. Then rounding it out he takes listener calls on rude Trump nicknames and the feats and fails of Secretary Hilary Clinton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John jokes about Trump's big first day in court at his Hush Money trial - lying and grifting during the breaks, and falling asleep at one point. Then, he talks about Iran's attack on Israel that was promised retaliation for an Israeli strike in Damascus, which killed seven officers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Next, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to poke fun at Trump's Speech about Gettysburg and take calls. And winding it up, he discusses with Rhonda how the media changed after the trial of O.J. Simpson. 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 is broadcasting from his hotel room in Minneapolis as he hits the road with Stephanie Miller for the launch of their Sexy Liberal Save the World Tour. He talks about Speaker Mike Johnson visiting Mar-a-Lago to gain support from Trump and the ridiculous speech they gave about "election integrity". Then, he interviews Elizabeth Koh who is an investigative reporter for The Boston Globe. They discuss her new article which is an extensive look into the life of Airman Aaron Bushnell, who publicly took his own life by setting himself on fire in protest of Israel’s actions against the Palestinians in Gaza. Next, Stephanie Miller crashes into John's hotel room to trade jabs and jokes. They take calls from listeners and talk about O.J., Trump, and Bob Dylan. Then lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank to join the fun. They chat with listeners about the death of O.J. and the demise of Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John has 3 interviews for the weekend. First he speaks with attorney and legal consultant Dina Sayegh Doll about the death of O.J. Simpson and his Trial of the Century. Next, he interviews author and freelance journalist Sarah Cart about her new book "On My Way Back to You" which is a first-hand account of the rollercoaster world of lifesaving transplants and the unimaginable challenges Sarah faced as she struggled to manage her husband’s devastating illness. And finally, he chats with author and filmmaker Eric Schlosser about his new film "Food Inc 2" which focuses on multinational conglomerates that are still wreaking havoc on our farmers, consumers, health, environment, and laborers. This sequel takes a deeper look into what needs to be done to cause real change in our food industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today John talks about the death of OJ Simpson. He sprinkles in some Trump news too. Then, he interviews author, lecturer, and journalist David Masciotra on his new book “Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy”. In the book, he writes about the America of big box retailers, chain restaurants, monster trucks, and megachurches saying exurbia is becoming America’s greatest political battleground. Next, John takes some calls on Trump's recent mayhem and the shame and legacy of O.J. Simpson. Then finally, it's time for Native Voices with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella. They chat about indigenous heritage, myths, and culture in North America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's monologue is focused on Trump's ever-changing non-committal stance on abortion and his antisemitic rhetoric on the war in Israel. Then once again, the great Bob Cesca joins John to chat about Trump's legal problems. Next, The God Squad returns to ponder the Arizona Supreme Court abortion ruling on abortion and take calls on religion. Then winding it up, Dr. Tracy Pearson is back with legal analysis on 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.