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Bondi Basically Boots Blame by Being Belligerent Feb 12, 2026

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John talks about AG Pamela Jo Bondi mouthing off before the House Judiciary Committee for a high-stakes oversight hearing that devolved into a series of combative exchanges with lawmakers. Then, he jokes with podcast rock star Bob Cesca about the Epstein files and Trump's latest mishigas. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad return to talk smack about white Christian Nationalists and ridicule their absurd hypocrisy. And finally, award-winning democratic strategist Max Burns is back to talk about Trump's plan to gut the EPA.

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Senate Grills Howard Lutnick Over his Happy Family Lunch on Epstein Island. Feb 11, 2026

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In this episode - John talks about the Stonewall Monument pride flag in New York being taken down by the Trump Administration and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appearing before Congress offering a chance to revise his past statements on Jeffrey Epstein following newly revealed personal and business connections. Then, John interviews author and Professor of History at George Washington University - David J. Silverman. He is the author of the award-winning This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and Troubled History of Thanksgiving. They talk about his new book "The Chosen and the Damned". The epochal story of race in America is typically understood as a Black and White issue. The Chosen and the Damned restores the defining role Native people have played, and continue Americans United. He's an author and an attorney who’s defended the First Amendment for more than a decade. He has two books: The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American (2019) and American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom (2022). John also talks with Brian Silva who is Vice President of Outreach at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Brian brings to AU almost three decades of organizing experience rooted in creating change through education and advocacy that is intersectional, collaborative and grassroots. After working as a high school history teacher and mentor, Brian became a leader in the LGBTQ+ movement as the Executive Director of Marriage Equality USA where he helped pave the way to legalize marriage for same-sex couples. Most recently, he worked to advance equality, equity, and justice as the Executive Director of the National Equality Action Team (NEAT), which he also founded.

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Trump's Name is in the Epstein Files > Over a MILLION Times Feb 10, 2026

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John starts off the show with the Super Bowl half-time faux outrage from MAGA over Bad Bunny's excellent performance in Spanish. Then, he discusses Ghislaine Maxwell taking the 5th at a closed door deposition. Then, later, her lawyers said she’d speak more freely if Trump lets her go. AND - members of Congress got a private look at unredacted versions of the Epstein files that were released to the public last week. Next, Prof. Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss the DOJ targeting journalists and the Clintons agreeing to testify in the House Epstein probe. And then, comedian Rhonda Hansome pops in to joke with John and the crew about the Super Bowl and Trump.

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America is an Old Couch - and Trump is a Racism Blacklight Feb 09, 2026

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John's monologue focuses on Trump's racist post showing Barrack and Michelle Obama as gorillas. He also talks about alternate right wing Super Bowl half-time show featuring the vulgar, racist, and oh-so fake Christian - Kid Rock. Next, he talks with former attorney, organizer, and journalist based near Atlanta - Anjali Enjeti about her new book "BALLOT" which examines the psychological, cultural, and political significance of voting in an increasingly anti-voting climate. And finally, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K and they take calls from listeners on Trump's latest bullshit and the super snowflakes clutching their pearls over Bad Bunny's music.

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode of We're Still Here - Simon Moya Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, and Julie Francella, a mental health professional with deep roots in Indigenous communities, join John Fugelsang to discuss the recent cultural moments that highlight Indigenous voices, including Billie Eilish's Grammy speech and the backlash surrounding it. Then, their conversation delves into the significance of recognizing stolen land, the complexities of tribal sovereignty, and the impact of climate change on Indigenous populations. Listen in for an enlightening discussion that challenges mainstream narratives and advocates for a deeper understanding of Indigenous rights and history.

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Forced Assimilation to a White Christian Nation Feb 06, 2026

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John talks about Trump speaking about his version of Christianity at the National Prayer Breakfast and Speaker Mike Johnson trying to out Christian the pope by mansplaining how borders are in the bible and they're what God wants. Then, he speaks with Boston Globe staff writer Abdallah Fayyad about Trump and his obsession with rigging elections and the increasing problems with the ICE Gestapo. And John interviews author Sasha Abramsky about his new book American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US Government.

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The Trump Induced Darkness Democracy Dies In Feb 05, 2026

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In this episode - John talks about The Washington Post cutting a third of its entire workforce at the behest of owner Jeff Bezos to capitulate to King Trump. John also discusses the new revelations about Steve Bannon's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Podcast star Bob Cesca jumps on to joke about the latest dirt in the Epstein files and Trump suing the IRS. Next, John brings in The God Squad = Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose and they discuss the UNCHRISTIAN behavior of ICE and the republican party. And then closing it up, Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to help listeners with their legal questions about Trump's lawlessness.

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DOJ "ACCIDENTALY" Doxes ONLY Epstein Victims but NOT Any Rapists Feb 04, 2026

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Two topics for John today. First - a federal judge put DHS's plans to target Haitian immigrants in Ohio on hold, ruling their Temporary Protected Status is good for another 6 months. Second - A testy Trump snapped at CNN’s Kaitlin Collins when asked about Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors who are upset their faces and names were left unredacted in the Friday file dump, he tells Collins she needs to “smile more”. Then, he interviews Kelly Dietrich who is founder and CEO of the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC), with decades of experience on the campaign trail with candidates. Kelly’s expertise in fundraising and staff training have shaped NDTC into an industry leader in Democratic politics. Heading into midterms, this year will indeed be one battle after another, and electoral wins have become both urgent and necessary. Kelly explain how candidates can meet this alarming moment and choose what potential impact they could have on the crucial midterms. Then finally, John jokes with Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price and they chat with listeners about ICE getting chipped away and Trump getting outed in the recent Epstein file dump.

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No More GOP Dog Whistles about Elections - We're in Full Blown Airhorn Fascism Feb 03, 2026

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This time John talks about Texas democrats flipping a red jewel of a republican district, one that Trump won by 17 points in 2024 - and he talks about Tulsi Gabbard defending her presence at the FBI search of a Georgia elections hub. Gabbard, who is prohibited from participating in domestic law enforcement as director of national intelligence, said she facilitated a call between FBI agents and President Trump. Also, John discusses Trump saying he will "Take Over" elections in blue states. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back and they talk about 5 year old Liam Ramos and his father who were released from detention over the weekend, per a judge’s order and another Judge blocking the Trump administration’s stripping of Haitian refugee's protected status. Then fianlly, John jokes with Ms. Rhonda Hansome and the talk about the Grammys and chat with listeners about their right wing bubble trouble.

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The Dos and Don'ts on How to Correctly Cover Up Your Sex Crimes Feb 02, 2026

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This time John's monologue is about The Justice Dept releasing millions more pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing more casual ties to Trump and Trumpworld goons like Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk, who both denied having any involvement with Epstein in the decade before his death. He also talks about Don Lemon and Georgia Fort who were the two journalists arrested for covering an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul, MN church. Then John welcomes 2 guests:

Rep. Aisha Gomez who is an an organizer, an environmentalist, a public servant, and a mom. She represents legislative district 62a in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which includes parts of south Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, bisected by Interstate 35W. They discuss the push-back in the communities where ICE agents have focused their terror campaign and where Renee Good and Alex Pretti lost their lives.

TV's Frank Conniff is a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody Award winning Comedy Central series Mystery Science Theater 3000, where he also played TV’s Frank. He then went on to be a writer, producer and actor on the ABC TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch and he was a writer and producer on The Drew Carey Show on ABC. He’s a prolific author and comedian and his books and Mads Are Back shows are available at Dumb Dash Industries Dot Com.

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