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MLK Day Special Interviews Jan 20, 2026

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For a Martin Luther King Day Special - John interviews 4 important guests: Dr. Obery Hendricks, Princeton; Andrew Fahlstrom, Defend the 612; Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer; and Jill Garvey, States at the Core.

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The Optics of a Cold Blooded Killing Jan 19, 2026

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John talks about the continued lies and propaganda of Trump and his minions over the slaying of Renee Good and the crack-down on protestors in Minneapolis where she was gunned down. Trump backed off of his threats to send the military into Minnesota but his Dept. of Justice announced it has opened investigations into Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz for…being critical of the administration. Then, John speaks with Charles LeBaron who worked for 28 years as a medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They talk about the evils of RFK Jr and the recent spread of measles under his watch. Then, he interviews Sasha Abramsky about his new book "American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US Government". And wrapping it up, he jokes with TV's Frank Conniff and they chat with the Evil Army of the Night about pop culture and current news.

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie Jan 17, 2026

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This time, John speaks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella about traditional native customs, the history of colonialism, and the huge protests over the many NATIVE people that are being harassed and detained by ICE.

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Insurrection Erection Jan 16, 2026

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John delves out a jumble of news stories as he struggles to keep up with the never ending dumpster fire of terror from King Trump.

Pres. Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and send the military to Minneapolis if the people of the city don’t stop resisting the wide-scale terror being inflicted by ICE.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado told reporters her gravel-sesh at the White House today included a presentation of her Nobel Prize to America’s Oldest Child-King.
While European leaders are begging Trump to NOT invade Greenland, a rare, unified coalition of middle east states including Israel and Turkey have begged Trump to NOT invade Greenland.

Then, he speaks with MICKEY HUFF who is the third director of Project Censored and is the president of the nonprofit Media Freedom Foundation. Huff joined Ithaca College in New York fall of 2024, where he now also serves as the Distinguished Director of the Park Center for Independent Media and Professor of Journalism. Since 2009, he has coedited the annual volume of the Censored book series. His most recent books include The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People , as well as Critical Media Literacy and United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post-Truth America (and what we can do about it), both co-authored with Nolan Higdon.

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Peeking inside the Colon of Colonization Jan 15, 2026

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This time John discusses Trump's oversees Hitler mania. First, the War Powers resolution which we all celebrated last week as it passed the House, placing a check and hard stop on Donald Trump’s escalations in Venezuela? Well, yep it died in the Senate. He also talks about Danish officials hitting the West Wing to formally register their WTFs over the Trump Administration’s growing lust for Greenland. And even as Trump tells reporters the killing in Iran has stopped, video has emerged of Iranian security forces firing live ammo into crowds of protesters in at least 6 different cities. Then, John jokes with actor and podcast star Bob Cesca on the situation in Minneapolis and the ICE protests. Next, It's the God Squad. Desimber Rose and Dillon Nabor Cruz are back to debate the blasphemy of white Christian Nationalists and the ever growing bigotry on the Right. And then lastly, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they take calls from listeners on how the courts can stop some of the evil doings of Trump and Comapny.

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The Racists and Conspiracists Jan 14, 2026

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Today, John talks about Trumplethinskin getting ruffled and and saying "Fuck You" while flipping the tiniest little bird when a worker heckled him about the Epstein files during a Ford factory tour. He also discusses the continued chaos in Minneapolis after the murder of Renee Good. Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota have stepped down following DOJ pressure to investigate Renee's wife. On the streets of Minneapolis, tension is rising as ICE agents ramp up arrests and harassment of protestors and legal observers. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Ameshia Cross to talk about tensions in Minneapolis, Iran, and Greenland. Next, he speaks with author, filmmaker, and researcher Noelle Cook about her new book about the January 6th insurrection "The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging". Then finally, John jokes with comedian Keith Price and they chat with listeners about pop culture and the deluge of Trump's villainy overshadowing the news cycle.

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FEDS VS THE FED Jan 13, 2026

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John's monologue this time focuses on the latest target of the Trump Administration - the idea of an independent central bank! The DOJ has subpoenaed The Fed in an ongoing effort to intimidate and coerce Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates so they can hide Trump's failing economy. Next, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the massive ICE protests and propaganda spread after the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Also Trump's lunatic comments on the Civil Rights Act. And finally, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to talk about Trump's mishigas and the death of legendary musician Bob Weir.

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A New Camera Angle on the Truth Jan 12, 2026

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John talks about the massive protests over the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Bodycam footage of her murder was leaked to right wing media by ICE in an apparent effort to back up their claims she was a violent domestic terrorist. Instead the video shows the last moments of Good’s life and her last words to ICE agents “That’s fine, dude, we’re not mad at you,” as well as the ICE agent calling her a “fucking bitch” after firing the shots that killed her. Then, he interviews Dr. Maya Shankar who is a cognitive scientist and the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast, "A Slight Change of Plans". They discuss her forthcoming book "The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans". And then last but not least - TV's Frank Conniff returns to joke with John and listeners about current politics, pop culture, and the world of Trumplandia.

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie Jan 10, 2026

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On We’re Still Here, Simon and Julie joined John to talk about the U.S. plan to “run” Venezuela and control its oil following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. Also, the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the growing fear tied to immigration enforcement. They discuss Trump vetoing legislation amid a legal fight with the Miccosukee Tribe over “Alligator Alcatraz”. And finally, a rare bright spot with Denver chosen as the site of the nation’s first American Indian Cultural Embassy.

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When the Videos Show You are Lying - Scream "Absolute Immunity" Jan 09, 2026

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John talks about the White House's lunatic response to the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis with JD Vance trying to quell protests by claiming she was "terrorizing" the ICE agents with her car and claiming ICE personnel have "absolute immunity". Then, he speaks with Andrew Mikula who is a Senior Housing Fellow at Pioneer Institute, specializing in housing policy and economic development. They talk about his Boston-based organization Legalize Starter Homes - launched in July 2025 to support a 2026 ballot question that would would allow single-family homes to be built in any residentially-zoned area as long as the land on which it is to be constructed meets general guidelines. Then, John interviews Naureen Shah who is the Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division at the American Civil Liberties Union. They discuss the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Johnathan Ross in Minneapolis.

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