The John Fugelsang Podcast

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Arrivederci Dr. Fauci Nov 24, 2022

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In this episode John talks about the resignation of Dr Anthony Fauci and the rise of the GOP's hate for him when he refused to lie for Trump about the pandemic. Then he interviews the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition - Dr. David Johns on LGBTQ rights, recent violent attacks on them, and what we can do to help. Next he talks with Democratic strategist and the founder of Third Degree Strategies - Max Burns on Trump, the Midterms, and other politics. Then finally John chats with serial media entrepreneur Jon Sinton on unreliable polling and what will happen in future elections.

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Club Q Shooting Predictable After Years of GOP Anti- LGBTQ Rhetoric Nov 23, 2022

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John is fired up mad at the tragic shooting death of 5 people at Club Q - (an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs) by a crazed white male MAGA supporter. He gives countless soundbites from the right showing this was bound to happen. Then he speaks with Greg in New Jersey on the tragedy in Colorado. Next he interviews historian and author Kenneth C. Davis on his new book : "Great Short Books: A Year of Reading - Briefly". John then discusses president Biden's traditional pardoning of 2 turkeys prior to Thanksgiving. He takes a call about the shooting from Bruce in California. And then finally he chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome about Trump, Twitter, and the Colorado Springs shooting. They take calls from Marsha in California, Susan in Pennsylvania, Bill in New Jersey, Crazy Mike in Michigan, and Beachside Bill in Florida.

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Garland Appoints Special Council for Trump Investigations Nov 22, 2022

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In today's podcast, John discusses Merrick Garland appointing special council Jack Smith to oversee the investigations of Trump in the January 6th terrorist attack and the stolen documents taken to Mar-a-Lago. Then he takes calls about it from Dave in Washington and Matthew in New Jersey. Next he chats with MSNBC Pundit Victor Shi on being the youngest 2020 Biden delegate and the new Dem leadership. Then finally he interviews author Sarah Chauncey on mental health and cat ownership.

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Up Close and Personal: Sacha Jenkins and Sir Jonathan Pryce Nov 19, 2022

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In this episode; John interviews television producer, writer, musician, artist, and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his new documentary “Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues” which consists of many short interview clips and sound recordings from Louis Armstrong himself. Then he sits down with the critically acclaimed, award winning actor from North Wales. Sir Jonathan Pryce. They talk about his many works including "The Two Popes"; "Brazil"; "Game of Thrones"; The Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice"; and his newest role as Prince Phillip in the final two seasons of the award-winning Netflix historical drama series "The Crown".

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A Farewell and Aloha to Nancy Pelosi Nov 19, 2022

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John discusses the announcement by Nancy Pelosi that she is stepping down as Speaker of the House and the future of what will happen in the House of Representatives now that Republicans have control as of Jan 1st. Then he speaks with Paul in New Jersey about what he will remember most about Nancy as Speaker and Ivan from Texas calls and is concerned about Republicans in the House hurting Biden's agenda. Next he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Trump’s announcement and the judge blocking DeSantis law on barring ‘woke’ education. Then finally he takes calls from Mark in Canada on Native American Month and Indigenous Canadian playwright Tomson Highway and The Massey Lecture series, Rich in Indiana talks about thyroid health and what to look out for, and Bill in New Jersey talks about Melania divorcing The Donald when his money runs out.

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Republicans Are Now "Too Good" for Trump Nov 17, 2022

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John Fugelsang talks about the House win for the GOP and the recent vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. Bob Sesca joins the show to discuss Trump's "awful" speech and the role DeSantis will play in 2024. Then, John takes your calls and chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about how media outlets covered Trump's 2024 announcement.

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The Oncoming GOP Winter of Disarray Nov 16, 2022

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John talks about Trump's announcement he is running for president again and the coming GOP winter of disarray that is now beginning. Then he interviews foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst, and commentator David J Rothkopf on Trump, Midterm election results, and the future of congress. Next he takes a call from Steven in Kentucky about classic TV shows and news from the 80s. And finally John chats with journalist and SXM Host Joe Sudbay on Midterm lessons and hopefulness for the future.

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Dems Winning Explosion - GOP Infighting Implosion Nov 15, 2022

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This time John looks back on the 6 days from Midterms and the Arizona gubernatorial win of democrat Katie Hobbs. He also ponders the recent Twitter and Facebook layoffs. Then he interviews author David Marchick about his new book "The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America's Presidential Transitions". Next Rhonda Hansome joins John and they talk about Trump announcing his next presidential run, more evidence of Trump grifting the public, and student debt relief being stalled in the courts. Then they take a call from Dave in Washington who suggests Trump will run as a third party candidate. And finally they chat about the election and take calls from Bill in New Jersey, Steven in Kentucky, and Memo in San Diego.

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Honoring Veterans Day Nov 14, 2022

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John delivers a monologue about Veterans Day and the history of Armistice Day. Then he interviews Juliet Jeske and Joy Novick about Fox News’ Midterm Meltdown. Next Tom in New York calls in to talk about the James Cordon scandal - being accused of stealing a joke from Ricky Gervais. And finally Bob in California talks about the demonizing of Hunter Biden, Cheryl in Michigan talks about her state flipping to blue, Amir in California discusses the GOP's plan to impeach Biden, and Mitch in Kent State and Steven in Kentucky talk about Midterm results.

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Inside The Mind of Trump with Bob Woodward Nov 12, 2022

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Another special interview show! First John talks about Biden speaking in Egypt at the COP 27 Climate Summit in Egypt. Then he chats with Rachel in L.A. about current victories in Ukraine as they expelled Russia forces from Kherson and meeting up at The Sexy Liberal Save Democracy Tour. Next John interviews constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel about laws, SCOTUS, and his new book "American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom". Then finally the big interview with legendary journalist Bob Woodward. They discuss revelations in Bob's new audio book "The Trump Tapes" which is a compilation of 20 recorded interviews with Trump and others in his cabinet that shows an up-close, unvarnished self-portrait of Trump and his presidency.

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