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A House of Ill Repute Jan 09, 2023

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In this episode - John watches the TV as the battle to elect a new House speaker enfolds. Then he talks with Eric Ward from the Western States Center. Next he interviews Trevor Higgins who is the Vice President of Climate Policy at The Center for American Progress. And finally he discusses with Chris the possible outcomes of the CHAOS on the House Floor and watches TV as it happens live - then takes calls from Rachel in L.A. and Michael in the Bronx.

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Burnin Down the House Just to Scare a Mouse Jan 07, 2023

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In this episode John plays clips from House Republicans as they try to elect a speaker. Then he talks about it with listeners and takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Bruce in California, and Dean in L.A. Then Sean in California calls in to discuss the comedy of the GOP infighting and Cheryl in Michigan likens this to the election of the Pope. Jeff in L.A. talks about the kindness of Ronald Reagan. Then comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster, "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price joins the show and they chat with Ken from Ohio about the war in Ukraine.

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Collapsing Like a House of Cards Jan 06, 2023

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Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John and he talks about the failure of the GOP to elect a speaker of the House. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about politics and what might happen in the House of Representatives and who will become speaker. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols who says the real lesson of the speaker chaos is that Trump is finished in the current GOP. Then finally he chats with political director of Daily Kos David Nir who poses the question "What happens if Republicans never pick a speaker"?

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Throwing Stones in a Glass House Jan 05, 2023

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Today again John pokes fun at Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he interviews writer, speaker, organizer, activist, and podcast co-host Victor Shi on GOP infighting and what will happen in the House. Next he chats with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on Trump's tax returns, the speaker confusion in the House, and Elon Musk's new twitter. They talk with Mike in Michigan and discuss Lauren Boebert's nominations for speaker. Then finally he takes a call from Grant in Missouri on racism.

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A House Divided Cannot Stand Jan 04, 2023

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Today John gives a monologue about Republicans failing to elect a speaker of the House. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn about the clown car of comedy happening in the House. Next he interviews New York Times-contributing writer Wajahat Ali and they discuss what will happen in congress. And finally he talks to anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan with more sh!t you just can’t say. They talk with Marie in Atlanta about slavery and the GOP circus.

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New Year's Special Interviews Jan 04, 2023

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John Interviews iconic actor Ron Perlman. They talk politics, some of his legendary roles and Ron's latest movie "The Last Victim". Next John talks with Canadian writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural commentator Stephen Marche about the political divide in America, the design behind how January 6th played out, and the release of his latest book "The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future".

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New Year's Special Interviews Jan 02, 2023

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John Interviews British-Swiss writer and journalist Johann Hari who has written for The Independent and The Huffington Post. They discuss his book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can"t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again". Next he has an intimate chat with radio host, producer, screenwriter and actress Kelly Carlin - the daughter of comedian George Carlin. They talk about her work on the special 4 hour documentary "George Carlin's American Dream" which is available on HBO Max.

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The 2022 Year in Review Super Special Dec 31, 2022

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In this special year end recap - John has a roundhouse discussion with Dr. Tracy Pearson and Dr. Jason Nichols on the crazy, heartbreaking, and triumphant stories of the past year and also predictions for 2023.

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New Year's Special Interviews Dec 30, 2022

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John Interviews actor and voice-over artist Alan Tudyk. Next he has an intimate discussion with actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer and director John Cameron Mitchell. And last but not least John welcomes Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of the legendary 80s band Tears For Fears.

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Elongated Muskrat Fires Himself From Twitter Dec 29, 2022

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More fun clips from the past month as John takes his Christmas Break this week. First John discusses Elon Musk and his poll about whether he should continue as CEO of Twitter. Then he takes a call from Tim in Chicago about a variety of current politics and Geri from New Jersey calls to discuss Trump's tax returns. Next he talks about the Georgia run-off election and how exhausting it was. Bill in New Jersey calls with some history facts - and John from Austin, Texas calls with opinions on fascism. Also John plays a fun clip of Tom Waits teaching Bob Dylan to curse in Yiddish. Then to wrap it up calls from Mitch at Kent State and Bill in New Jersey.

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