The John Fugelsang Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Elon and Don Dec 16, 2022

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John discusses Elon Musk's Twitter massacre and Donald Trump's trading card con, talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the courts, chats with Dr. Jason Nichols on politics, and takes your calls.

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Don't Let Yearend Burnout Drag You Down Dec 15, 2022

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In today's podcast John gives a monologue on the yearend burnout from Trump, Covid, and other bad news. Then he talks with writer, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca on Christmas, Trump's political future, and the newly released Mark Meadows texts. Next he takes a call from Cat in Texas on how to fight burnout and the future of energy. And finally Keith Price joins the crew and they talk about Broadway musicals and take calls from Rachel in LA, Dennis in Indianapolis, and Sela in Texas.

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Respect for Marriage Act Codifies Rights for Interracial and LGBTQ Couples Dec 15, 2022

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John discusses and celebrates President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act which guarantees federal rights of marriages in the federal code for same-sex and interracial couples. Then he talks with Jill Garvey, Chief of Staff for The Western States Center. Next he interviews journalist Wajahat Ali, who is a democracy-ish podcaster, on current politics. And finally he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan. They once again revisit “Shit You Can’t Say” featuring phrases w/problematic (read: racist) origins that should be kicked to the curb.

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Kinless Seniors Need More Help During The Holidays Dec 13, 2022

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John discusses a new article in the New York Times which asks "Who will care for kinless seniors"? Almost a million older Americans are considered "kinless," with no immediate family members—a figure that is expected to grow in the future. John asks for us to reach out to them during the holiday season. Then he interviews Andrew Lawrence who is a senior researcher at Media Matters for America on Elon Musk, social media, and propaganda news crafted for republicans. Next he takes a call from Bryan in Oregon on undocumented immigrants. And to wrap it up Rhonda Hansome joins the fun and they talk about current news and take calls from Pit Doc in Ohio and Steven in Kentucky.

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The Problem With Kyrsten Sinema's Declaration of Independence Dec 12, 2022

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John discusses Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's announcement that she is changing party affiliation from Democrat to Independent. Then he interviews Adrianne Shropshire of Black PAC on the Georgia runoff election and how they helped Raphael Warnock win re-election. Next he chats with Marc A Caputo of NBC News on Herschel Walker and other recent disasters including the very Nazi Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago. And lastly he takes a call from Paul in Delaware about wearing masks.

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Weekend Interviews: William Forbath + Joseph Fishkin, and Guillermo del Toro Dec 10, 2022

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In this special episode John interviews filmmaker, author, and actor Guillermo del Toro about his new stop-motion animated musical adaptation of Pinocchio. And then he interviews Professor William Forbath and Professor Joseph Fishkin - authors of the new book: "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy".

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The Right Mocks The Release of Brittney Griner From a Russian Gulag Dec 10, 2022

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John discusses the hypocrisy of the GOP after the release of WNBA Star Britney Griner. Next he chats with Corey Brettschneider on the SCOTUS/ Moore v Harper case. Then he interviews author Stephen Bezruchka about his new book “Inequality Will Kill Us All”. And finally on the day of his death - thoughts on John Lennon and his murder.

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Fake Christians Pretending their Ideology is in The Bible Dec 08, 2022

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John talks about insufferable Christian hypocrites pretending hating homosexuals is justified in the bible featuring holier than thou Kirk Cameron. Then he chats with blogger, writer, and political commentator Bob Cesca on current politics, Trump, and other news. Next he plays some clips of Chuck Schumer's speech congratulating Raphael Warnock's win in Georgie and Marie in Atlanta calls in after spending all Tuesday volunteering as a poll worker in the Georgie run-off election. Then to wrap it up comedian Keith Price joins John and they take calls from Rick in California who discusses big money in politics and Mike in Miami who ponders the origins of the "Uncle Tom" stereotype.

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The Kanye Endorsement Didn't Help Herschel Walker Dec 08, 2022

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Being election night - John unpacks the many different layers of Herschel Walker and he discusses other news of the day including The Trump Organization's conviction with 17 counts of tax fraud and Andy Biggs announcing he will run for Speaker of the House against Kevin McCarthy. Then he interviews Greg Palast on his new documentary “Vigilante: Georgia's Vote Suppression Hitman" which is about Georgia governor Brian Kemp and the ways he used politics to quash votes. Next he plays a clip from Herschel Walker saying he thinks he will win and then takes a call from Kat in Dallas who brags about his cool electric car that uses no fossil fuels. And finally audio clips from John Bolton and Mitch McConnell who say they are shocked by Trump's call to terminate the constitution and a victory speech from GA Senator Raphael Warnock.

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Trump Terminating The Constitution is a Bright Shiny Distraction Dec 06, 2022

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In today's podcast John talks about the passing of Bob McGrath and Kirstie Alley. Then he proposes that Trump will do anything to distract from the many scandals and investigations plaguing him. Next he interviews former White House Intern, and co-host of the iGen Politics Podcast - Victor Shi. They discuss current politics and the big run-off election in Georgia. Then John takes a call from Marty the Christian Conservative who is confused about the bible. And finally Rhonda Hansome joins him and they mull over current SCOTUS cases and other recent news.

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