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The Ever-Growing Crisis From Turning Our Backs on Mental Illness May 05, 2023

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John's discusses the GOP's response to the murder of Jordan Neely. The mentally ill man was screaming on the subway when a marine placed him in a chokehold for 15 minutes until he died. So far police have not pressed any charges. Marie from Atlanta calls to talk about Jordan Neely and Justice Clarence Thomas. Then John welcomes back Professors Corey Brettschneider and Julie Suk. They talk about Julie's new book "After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do about It". And then for Star Wars Day - John interviews Stephen Kent about his book “How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away".

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A Vigilante Homicide in New York May 04, 2023

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Today - John's Monologue: Who morns for Jordan Neely? The 30-year-old man who was screaming on a subway train died after another rider grabbed him and placed him in a chokehold. So far police have not pressed any charges. Andre from Cali calls to weigh in. Then podcaster and political commentator Bob Cesca is back to chat about homelessness, the Trump campaign, and the new Fox News poll on guns. Next he takes calls from Dee in Reno, Mike in Miami, and Judy in Las Vegas on homelessness. And wrapping it up - John welcomes David Rothkopf and they talk about his new article in The Daily Beast called "How Bidenomics has Finally Defeated Reaganomics".

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So Who Will Judge the SCOTUS Judges? May 03, 2023

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John is off today - Nayyera Haq is once again filling in. She discusses the Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics and other headlines. Then she interviews the executive editor of Inc. Magazine - Diana Ransom. They chat about small business and entrepreneurship. Next she speaks with Marie in Atlanta, Sean in California, and Bill in New Jersey on SCOTUS ethics, the debt ceiling, and the war in Ukraine. And finally Nayyera talks with Olivier Knox, who is a National Political Correspondent and an anchor of The Daily 202 - they talk about loneliness.

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Chasing the Right Wing Narrative >>> Follow the Money $$$ May 02, 2023

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John's monologue this time is about the way the media ignores the gun and changes the topic in every mass shooting to something else. He remembers the victims of the latest massacre in Cleveland, Texas as the hunt for the shooter continues. Then it's tall dark and Hansome Time - with comedian Rhonda Hansome. They chat about AR-15s and the bank collapses. Plus they play funny clips from the White House Correspondents Dinner. Next they talk with Vivian in Buffalo, Steven in Kentucky, Brian in Oregon, and Dave in Washington. And lastly; he interviews politician, publisher, author, and lobbyist who served as the 39th Governor of Wisconsin from 1977 to 1979 - Martin Schreiber. They discuss his book “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver".

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Supreme Court Injustices May 01, 2023

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In today's show - John runs down the many Supreme Court ethics issues that have been leaked or reported in the past week. Ron from Las Vegas calls in. Then POLITICS with Max Burns INCLUDING: The debt ceiling debate - Missouri trans kids healthcare laws - and 2024 elections prospects like RF Kennedy. Next ..Rob is back! Robert from Ft. Worth calls in and reports he has now moved to Ohio. AND listeners call to chat : Theresa in Washington - Bruce in Cali - and Michael in the Bronx. Then wrapping it up Chris and John play AI versions of Paul McCartney's voice doing a John Lennon song.

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Fighting Abortion Bans and Climate Change: Jessica Mason Pieklo - Garnet Henderson - Michael Elizabeth Sakas Apr 29, 2023

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John welcomes back Senior Vice President, and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group - Jessica Mason Pieklo. She's an award-winning legal journalist and analyst with a decade of experience covering reproductive rights and justice issues. Also joining him - Senior Multiplatform Reporter for Rewire News Group - Garnet Henderson. She's the host and Producer of ACCESS: A podcast about abortion. They discuss the Supreme Court, the changing reproductive laws in many states, and other issues surrounding abortion. Then John interviews Climate and Environment Reporter Michael Elizabeth Sakas. She's the host of "PARCHED" a Colorado River podcast focused on solutions from Colorado Public Radio. They talk about the river's possible solutions to the many problems involving climate change and water rights in this new environment.

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Thirsty Thursday - The Tuck Around and Find Out Edition starring Ron, Don, and Tucker Apr 28, 2023

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This time John revisits Thirsty Thursday: Who's thirsty for attention? Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and Tucker Carlson. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump's rape and assault trial and about Justice John Robert's rejection to appear at a Senate Supreme Court ethics hearing. Next he takes some calls - Jessica from Maine and Rachel from L.A. talk about Ron DeSantis and E. Jean Carroll. Then Dr. Jason Nichols joins him and they discuss the death of Carolyn Bryant Donham , the White woman whose accusation of making improper advances led to the 1955 lynching of Black teen Emmett Till in Mississippi – and whose role in the brutal death was reconsidered by a grand jury as recently as last year. They also chat about the prospects for the 2024 election.

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Taking the Stand and Making a Stand: Zooey Zephyr - E. Jean Carroll - Dick Durbin Apr 27, 2023

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It's a mixed bag of news in today's podcast. John talks about Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr - the state's first openly transgender representative - who was barred by the Republican controlled house after she opposed a bill banning gender-affirming health care for minors. The House has passed Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending by nearly 14 percent over a decade. Ted Cruz caught on a secret recording planning to create a commission to throw out Biden's votes in the 2020 election. Author and journalist E. Jean Carroll takes the stand in the Trump rape and assault civil case in New York. And Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin asked Chief Justice John Roberts to testify for a hearing on Supreme Court ethics rules after Justice Clarence Thomas was found to have taken luxury gifts from a GOP billionaire. He takes calls from Richard in Houston and Chris in Pennsylvania. Then he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca about Tucker, Trump, and other presidential candidates. Joe from Wisconsin calls to talk about the stupidity of the GOP. Next John interviews political affairs analyst and commentator David Rothkopf on his new Op Ed in the Daily Beast called "Joe Biden is old - Get Over It!". And to wrap it up he talks with Dave in Washington and Bill in New Jersey.

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Glidin' with Biden Apr 26, 2023

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This time John chats about President Biden's announcement that he will run for a second term. Then he discusses abortion as a campaign issue and ponders who else might run in 2024. He takes calls from Danny in Arizona and Alan in L.A. on who will run and what will happen in this next election. Then he interviews professor, sociolinguist, and author Valerie Fridland to talk about her new book “LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE: Arguing for the Good in Bad English”. Next he welcomes back Dr. Tracy Pearson to debate about the Supreme Court, Trump's Court cases, and the firing of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. They both speak to Steven from Kentucky. And lastly a sad farewell to singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte who has passed away at age 96.

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Fox News is Finally is Untucked and Tuckered Out Apr 25, 2023

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John discusses the firing of Fox News Host Tucker Carlson and CNN Host Don Lemon. Then he interviews Misty Blue, An Garagiola and Audrianne Goodwin of TRUTH Project Minnesota. The Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing—TRUTH—project is a Native-organized, Native-led, community-driven research movement that offers multiple recommendations on how the University of Minnesota community can be in better relation with Indigenous peoples. Next he welcomes back Juliet Jeske from Decoding Fox News to talk about the Untucking of Tucker. And finally Rhonda Hansome is back again. They talk about Tucker getting fired and some listeners call in: Joe from Ohio, Don from Colorado, and Charles in Miami.

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