The John Fugelsang Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Trump Slams Mitch McConnell for Not Supporting His Candidates in the Midterms Aug 22, 2022

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John discusses Mitch McConnell admitting the senate won’t flip in the 2022 elections. He then brings in a panel of comedians: Erik Bransteen, Vicky Kuperman and Max Cohen and they talk about abortion, Trump, and their couples comedy tour. Then Jason in Florida asks the panel about Trump supporters and caller Liz in Texas asks them about her husband who went from being a Bernie supporter to a Trump supporter? Next John takes a call from Houston in Plano, Texas and they talk about religion and the nice GOP's. Then finally, they chat with Bill in Virginia about Dave Chapelle's controversial jokes about Trans people.

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Treason is the Reason for the Seizin' Aug 20, 2022

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John discusses the FBI search warrant of Mar-a-Lago, the Espionage Act, and possible legal outcomes for Trump with Corey Brettschneider; professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional law and political theory. Next he interviews actress Martha Plimpton on comedy, Hollywood, her new show Sprung available on Amazon Freevee. Then finally he chats with Marie in Atlanta and Linda in Iowa.

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The Escalating GOP Efforts to Ban School Books Aug 19, 2022

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John discusses the latest attempts by Republicans to ban books in schools revealing some dirty tricks the GOP is using to gut school libraries in red states. He then interviews Jahna Berry, COO of Mother Jones and Galina Espinoza, President/Editor-in-Chief of ReWire Newsgroup on the repeal of Roe V Wade. Next he chats with Justin in New York about Trump's legal woes and Christianity. And finally he takes a call from Craig in Los Angeles about school book banning in red states.

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The MAGA Cult of Blind Obedience Aug 18, 2022

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John reflects on the Republicans of yesterday compared to today and how the MAGA minions are doing exactly what they are told by closing the book on Liz Cheney. He then discusses the new climate bill and interviews Jamal Raad who is the co-founder and executive director of Evergreen Action which strives for a clean energy economy. Next John and Chris discuss Mike Pence's defense of the FBI after the Mar-a-Lago search and the possibility of Pence testifying before the January 6 committee. And finally he takes a call from Ben in Houston on Trump in the past and MAGA-lomaniacs of the future.

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Biden's Super Secret Winning Streak Aug 17, 2022

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John talks about hope and ambition for the democrats as Biden signs into law the Inflation Reduction Act which tackles climate change, lowers drug prices, and sets a minimum corporate tax rate at 15%. Then he interviews Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali on the climate provisions in the new Bill. Then finally he takes calls from Seth in Los Angeles and Lana in Tennessee.

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The Anniversary of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Aug 16, 2022

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In this episode John talks about Afghanistan one year later after the US withdrawal of troops plus GOP cronies in the news desperately making excuses for Trump's collection of classified documents. He then interviews Dr. Allison Gill of Mueller She Wrote on twitter and The Daily Beans podcast on the many Trump investigations. Next John chats with caller Mohammad from Boston. Then to wrap it up he talks with comedian Rhonda Hansome on Trump-endorsed congressional candidate Bo Hines’ Banana Republic gaff.

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Trump's Shifting Explanations Over His Retention of Classified Documents Aug 15, 2022

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Comedian Carole Montgomery joins John for the entire show. They review the past week as the news about documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion slowly unfolded and how the GOP's narrative changed each day accordingly, without addressing WHY he had kept them. They also discuss John Bolton telling the truth about Trump and the Alex Jones - Sandy Hook lawsuit. John and Carole take calls from Mitch at Kent State, Rich in Indiana, Dylan in New Mexico, and Todd in Michigan.

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The Kleptomaniac President Aug 13, 2022

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John opens the show talking about the brutal stabbing of controversial author Salman Rushdie at an event in Western NY State. Next he interviews former Senator from Alabama Doug Jones on the classified documents the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago and the many bills being passed in congress. Then he takes calls from Ralph in Connecticut, Norm in Tampa, Bill in New Jersey, and John in St. Louis.

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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Nuclear Meltdown Aug 12, 2022

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John discusses the possible documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion and the big reveal from AG Merrick Garland that the FBI will unseal the warrant and release it to the public. He then speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current news and politics of the day. Then lastly, he takes calls from Charles in Miami and David in Nevada.

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A Laundry List of Trump Legal Woes Aug 11, 2022

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John discusses the many courtroom battles Trump has ahead of him and in comparison the many good things Biden has brought to the table in the past week. He then interviews Dr. Charles Marsh, author of the book “Evangelical Anxiety” on religion in America. Finally he takes calls from Linda in Iowa and Rich in Denver.

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