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Biden Calls Out MAGA Republicans on The Big Lie and Inciting Violence Sep 02, 2022

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Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses Biden’s “Soul of the Nation” speech with special guest Dean Obeidallah. Next he gets listener reactions to the speech including Mitch at Kent State and Louis in New York. Then he interviews Gabriel Vasquez, Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd District. He also takes calls from Dave in Washington and Brian in Oregon. Then finally he speaks to Kyle Tharp of the FWIW substack, who follows digital campaign trends, spending and important races.

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The First Signs of the Blue Wave Sep 01, 2022

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Joe Sudbay once again guest hosts for John while he is on vacation. Joe discusses the special election win for Dems in Alaska and gives a monologue on the reply the Trump team filed to the DOJ in the request for a special master to review documents seized at Mar-a Lago. Next he interviews Maxim Thorne, CEO of Civic Influencers and they talk about the ability younger people have to swing elections and determine the course of our democracy. Then he gives a mini-monologue on the new Covid 19 booster and International Overdose Awareness Day. And lastly he chats with Max Burns on Politics and current events.

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DOJ: Trump Can't Claim Executive Privilege on Stolen Docs Because He is Not POTUS Anymore. Aug 31, 2022

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Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses current headlines and gives a monologue on Republicans trying to AVOID abortion as an election issue. Then he interviews Ann Warner, CEO of. @WRENetwork - Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network of South Carolina about abortion rights and access in SC. Next he takes calls from Steve in San Diego, Dave in Washington, and Rich in Indiana on fascism and abortion. Then he gives first reactions to the just-dropped DOJ response filing re: Trump’s call for a “special master”.

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Graham's "Riots in the Streets" Rhetoric is a Threat Not a Warning Aug 30, 2022

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Joe Sudbay again fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s energy as we near the midterms and Lindsey Graham's comments that people will riot in the street if Trump is indicted. Next he interviews Journalist Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick” and “Raising Lazarus” about addiction and the opioid epidemic. Then he speaks to Cisco Aguilar, democratic candidate for Nevada Secretary of State about elections and the upcoming Midterms. And finally he chats with Elizabeth Strater - the Director of Strategic Campaigns for the United Farm Workers.

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Blind Obedient Constituents Continue Donating Cash to Grifting Fascists Aug 29, 2022

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Guest host Joe Sudbay again fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s midterm campaign speech in Maryland and Biden calling Republicans fascists and the release of the redacted affidavit that was used by the FBI to search Mar-a-Lago for missing classified documents. Then he speaks with political journalist Jordan Zakarin, @MorePerfectUS. Next he takes a call from Bill in Florida. Then finally he interviews journalist and political correspondent Jackie Calmes about current events and Donald Trump.

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The John Boyega Bombshell Interview Aug 27, 2022

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John is on vacation but he leaves a few fun segments for this weekend! First he pokes fun at Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson for his attempts at deflecting questions on the alternate slate of GOP electors and the January 6th committee. Next he speaks with journalist Bob Hennelly about politics and how Former Governor Chris Christie played a big role in the MAGA universe. Then as promised - John interviews John Boyega about racism, veterans, and Star Wars. And finally he chats with Linda in Illinois about Fox News, Val Demings, and the demise of Trump.

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Biden's Fiery Midterm Speech Asks GOP to Shun MAGA in November Aug 26, 2022

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Guest host Joe Sudbay fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s midterm campaign speech in Maryland that was packed with positive energy for the left and jabs for the MAGA crowd on the right. Then he interviews Jevin Hodge, democratic congressional candidate in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Next he speaks with Charles Gaba on democratic downballot fundraising via AmericaBluein22.com. Then finally he takes a call from Steven in Kentucky.

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The GOP's Mixed Up - Ever Changing Midterm Messaging Aug 25, 2022

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Guest host Joe Sudbay fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses the primaries last Tuesday and the Republican Midterm messaging that bends any way the wind blows. He then interviews Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Dem candidate for Congress in WA-3 about GOP candidates and what's going on in Washington State. Next Joe talks about the Biden plan for student debt relief with Melissa Byrne, a senior political and community organizer that focuses on canceling Student Debt. Then finally he gives a closing monologue on abortion as a midterm messaging battle.

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Biden Announces His Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Aug 24, 2022

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John discusses President Biden's student loan debt relief plan - forgiving $10,000 in federal student debt for most borrowers thereby fulfilling a campaign pledge. He also remembers legendary Who drummer Keith Moon comparing his antics to Trump. Next he interviews Kenge Adams and Nadiyah Johnson of the Urban Futures Center in Milwaukee. Then finally he chats with Michael in Manhattan and EJ in Los Angeles.

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Trump Scandals Eclipsing the GOP's Election Narratives? Aug 23, 2022

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John discusses new revelations about the Top Secret documents seized by the FBI at Trump's Florida Mansion and how new polls show the search has made Trump stronger with his base. Next, John interviews John Nichols from The Nation magazine on politics and the Midterm Crunch. And finally he chats with 2 callers named Steve - one in New York and one in San Diego.

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