The John Fugelsang Podcast

Latest Episodes:

A Tribute to David Crosby Jan 20, 2023

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John looks back and remembers his friendship with musician David Crosby as the world morns his passing. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about new revelations in the SCOTUS leaked draft opinion which ultimately overturned Roe vs Wade plus they talk about Brazilian revolts and presidential document scandals. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols - senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park and they discuss Ron DeSantis. Then finally he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan as she brings another segment of “Shit You Can't Say” featuring phrases w/problematic (read: racist) origins that should be kicked to the curb.

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The Party of Dine and Dash Jan 19, 2023

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John today talks about Kevin McCarthy and the debt ceiling scammers. Then he talks Star Wars and politics with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca. Next he interviews author Daniel Olmes on sobriety and Dry January. They discuss his new book is "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy". And lastly Comedy Daddy Keith Price jumps in and they joke about George Santos and other news.

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The Hypocrisy of Ron De Santis Jan 18, 2023

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John gives a monologue on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and how Ron DeSantis blocks voting rights. Then he interviews author Jared Yates Sexton about his book “The Midnight Kingdom: The History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis”. Next he welcomes back comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit and they talk about current politics. Then finally political analyst and researcher Dr. Tracy Pearson returns and they discuss MTG, George Santos, Trump and more.

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Trump Caught with his Pants Down During Rape Deposition Jan 17, 2023

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John pokes fun at Trump after a federal judge rejected his motion to dismiss a civil sexual assault lawsuit against him and released the transcripts of his deposition. He also explains the differences between the 2 stolen document cases of Biden and Trump and he takes calls from Harry in Texas, and Sean in California. Next he interviews Raphael Sbarge about his documentary “Only in Theaters”. Then he takes callers: Brian in Oregon and Steven in Kentucky on politics and soap operas. And finally comedian Jenny Saldana joins the fun and they talk about her parents and life while growing up.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Jan 16, 2023

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In this special holiday episode; John celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Day with 2 interviews. First he talks with New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, and public historian Jemar Tisby about Dr. King and his books " The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism" and "How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice". Then he interviews writer, organizer, and activist Matthew Miles Goodrich about the philosophies of Dr. King and the legacy he has left the world.

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Special Interviews: Brad Meltzer and Cybill Shepherd Jan 14, 2023

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In this special podcast John interviews novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author Brad Meltzer about his new book "The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill". Then he interviews actress and former model Cybill Shepherd about her new movie "How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story" - which is airing on Lifetime.

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The Island of Misfit GOP Smears Jan 13, 2023

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In this episode John talks about the death of Lisa Marie Presley and the death of older GOP smears. He then compares the Trump and Biden document scandals. Next he chats with political science Professor Corey Brettschneider about the document scandals and other current politics. Following this he interviews civil rights leader and social impact investor Ben Jealous and they talk about his new book “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free”. And finally John plays clips and coverage of Biden-ghazi 2023 and takes a call from Bill in New Jersey.

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Someone Who Left and Someone Who Refuses to Leave Jan 12, 2023

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John talks about the death of Jeff Beck and the many lies of Rep. George Santos who refuses to step down after being called out. Then he talks with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca about current politics and stolen documents. They take some calls from listeners. Next he interviews Mickey Huff from ProjectCensored.Org. And finally Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to chat with John and listeners.

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A Day of Good and Bad News Jan 11, 2023

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John talks about recent good and not-so-good news including new congressional committees, stolen presidential documents, and climate change. Then he talks about different media issues with Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters for America. Next comedian, broadcaster, and scientist Natalia Reagan joins the show once again with more Sh!t You Can’t Say. And finally, Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit returns and they talk about politics and take a call from Sela in Texas.

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New House Rules Package Caters to MAGA Extremists Jan 10, 2023

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John discusses the new House Rules Package which gives more power to individual members, allows for aggressive investigation of the Biden administration on issues such as COVID-19 and the southern border; and makes it more difficult to increase federal spending. Then he interviews Wired reporter and author Steve Silberman. They talk about politics and his new book "The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity". Next he delivers a requiem for Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway AKA Diamond of Diamond and Silk and takes a call from Bill in New Jersey who talks about restricting birth control access for teens in Texas. Then finally he chats with political and cultural legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and cultural issues.

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