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Lazy Republicans Unveil a 90s Throwback Midterm Agenda Sep 26, 2022

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John gives a monologue discussing the new "Commitment to America" announcement from house GOP members. He plays excerpts that prove their real commitment is to total political warfare. Next he interviews American history writer Kenneth C. Davis on the return of book banning for "Banned Books Week". Then he talks with film producer Jerry Hamza about George Carlin and the new film "George Carlin’s American Dream". And finally he chats with caller Steven in Kentucky about classic movies and movie stars.

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Anticipating the Topple of Humpty Dumpty : The Taller the Wall = The Harder They Fall Sep 24, 2022

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John talks about NY AG Letitia James' suit against Trump over real estate fraud claims and the GOP's response to the suit. He also has an update on the Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case and discusses the protests in Iran (over a girl being killed because of her hijab) and in Russia (after Putin calls for a reservist draft in his war with Ukraine). Next he chats with Rich in Indiana about autocrats in the past and how history repeats itself. Then he ponders about Biden's claim of the pandemic being over. And finally he interviews Julian Lennon about his new album "Jude" which is a nod to his father John Lennon and a reference to the Beatles song which was written about him.

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The Special Master Can See Pinocchio's Nose Growing Sep 23, 2022

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This time John discusses Ohio House candidate JR Majewski losing GOP support after he lied about his service in Afghanistan; Judge Dearie ordering Trump's lawyers to show proof of FBI misconduct in the Mar-a-Lago document case; and Putin's mobilization decree causing panic in Russia - drafting 300,00 reservists to fight in Ukraine. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Special Master Raymond Dearie; SCOTUS wife Ginni Thomas interviewed by the Jan 6th Committee; and Trumps claims on Mar-a-Lago documents. Next he interviews David Corn, author of “American Psychosis” about the rise of the extreme right. Then to wrap it up he chats with Mitch in Kent State about John's appearance in Chicago this weekend.

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Trump Family Sued in New York for a Quarter Billion Dollars Over Widespread Fraud Claims Sep 22, 2022

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In this episode John discusses New York AG Letitia James announcing their lawsuit against Donald Trump, his company and family members over widespread fraud claims. They seek (among other things) at least $250 million in penalties. Next he chats with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on current politics and the latest news on Trump. Then he interviews Andrew Kirtzman, author of “Giuliani: The Rise and Fall of America’s Mayor”. And to wrap it up he and comedian Keith Price take a call from MAGA lover “Jackson in Florida” about the Red Wave in November.

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Master Dearie: The documents are CLASSIFIED unless you can prove otherwise! Sep 22, 2022

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John discusses new developments in Trump's document case as Special Master Judge Raymond Dearie says to him "You can't have your cake and eat it!" Trump attorneys are still refusing to offer proof of declassification. Then he talks with Leroy in Minnesota about his BBQ to help get out the votes and the racism that began on 911. Next comedienne Rhonda Handsome joins John and they talk about the trafficking of migrants and Joe Biden's speech on the Uvalde mass shooting. Then they talk with Beachside Bill about DeSantis Migrants' abuse and the death of the Queen. Then finally they chat with Reverend Sandy on assault weapons and the damage they can cause.

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Election Deniers Do a 180 (But Only When They Win) Sep 20, 2022

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In this episode John gives a monologue on election denial and asylum seekers trafficked to Martha’s Vineyard. Next he interviews Reverend Barry Lynn and they discuss how the newest directions of SCOTUS might be helpful in "fixing" CO claims and he asks him whether Gov. DeSantis' latest shipment of asylum seekers constitutes kidnapping under federal law. Then he talks with Brian in Oregon about the Q-Anon Cult and the demonizing of trans kids. And finally he chats with Dave in Washington about Nazi Christians compared to fake GOP Christians of today.

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GOP Governors Resurrect a Revival of the 1960's Reverse Freedom Rides and Promise More to Come Sep 19, 2022

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John gives a speech on social media trolls and the right-wing lies regarding asylum seekers being illegally trafficked to democratic states by Republican Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis. Then he talks with Mike in The Bronx about addressing right wing lies and George in North Dakota tells John there’s no such thing as reasoning with the those on the right. Next he speaks to right winger Floyd in Mississippi and John explains the definition of deportation to him. Then finally he chats with Joe in Manhattan Beach talks about going to school with Trump and Robert in Wisconsin who was a deportation officer and talks about how immigrants are mistreated.

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The Big Ken Burns Town Hall Interview Sep 17, 2022

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Thea Harper Starts the show off with John. She gives her Minority Report this time on the outrage over the new black Disney Little Mermaid. Next he talks with Jeff in LA about the illegal trafficking of asylum seekers by Republican Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis. And then he interviews filmmaker Ken Burns about his new documentary "The US and the Holocaust.

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The Mind-Blowing Details Behind DeSantis' and Abbott's Abuse of Asylum-seekers. Sep 16, 2022

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In this episode, John gives up the real truth behind Governors Ron DeSantis' and Greg Abbott's illegal trafficking of Venezuelan migrants who are seeking asylum. Next he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard, Trump’s special master, and the nationwide abortion ban. Next he takes a call from Marie, an attorney in Atlanta, who calls out Abbott & DeSantis for being accessories to human trafficking. And Finally he interviews Journalist Sarah Posner and they discuss her latest investigative piece on how the conservative takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) fueled the rise of the modern religious right and its formal marriage to the Republican Party.

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Election Deniers Win Primaries Thereby Raising the Stakes in the Midterms Sep 15, 2022

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Nayyer Haq guest hosts for John (@Nayyeroar on Twitter) To start off the show she runs through some headlines including Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the latest on the pandemic, the results from Tuesday's primaries, and new polls on current candidates running in the midterms. Plus the Amtrak Strike and Nurses Strike in Minnesota. Then she interviews Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center about the Royal family and right wing paramilitary groups. Next she talks with Imani Gandy of ReWire Newsgroup and host of The Boom! Lawyered podcast about abortion regulations in America. And finally she chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters for America about how terminology can alter and construe narratives to mean different things.

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