The John Fugelsang Podcast

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ICE Cold Murder Sends Shivers Across the World Jan 08, 2026

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John talks about ICE Agents in Minneapolis shooting Renee Nicole Good in the face as she attempted to move her vehicle out of their way. The White House and conservative media immediately defended the murder, calling the victim a domestic terrorist who was attempting to harm federal agents. Then, he speaks with podcast rock star Bob Cesca on entertainment and politics. Next, it's Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad on the intersection of religion and government. Then rounding it out, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on the legal ins and outs of Trump's numerous courtroom battles and illegal mischief.

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The January 6th Criminals Jan 07, 2026

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The anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, plus guests Mechele Dickerson and Max Burns.

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Venezuela and Fake Christians Jan 06, 2026

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Fake Christians support real invasions, Corey Brettschneider the illegality of the Venezuela incursion, and the comedy of Rhonda Hansome.

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Saying Goodbye to ACA Tax Credits and 2025 Jan 05, 2026

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John talks about the expiration of the ACA tax credits. The enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), which significantly lower health insurance costs, expired on New Year's Eve with no broad federal extension enacted, causing potential large premium increases for millions. He also discusses Zohran Mamdani who was sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor and the first immigrant to lead the city in a century. In a speech, Mamdani promised to deliver the most progressive leadership the city has seen. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill of Mueller She wrote and The Daily Beans Podcast. They talk about Trump's vindictive prosecutions and the newest revelations in the Epstein files. Then finally, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff on what 2026 holds in store.

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New Year Special: The Oath and the Office Jan 03, 2026

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In this special New Year episode - John shares his latest episode of his podcast with Professor Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and the Office. They start with the Supreme Court checking Trump on using the National Guard—why it matters, and whether the Insurrection Act is the next risk. That ruling is their doorway into a 2025 Year in Review: where they revisit Trump’s most dangerous attacks on the Constitution, and the guardrails that barely held. Next, they break down Judge James Boasberg’s escalating confrontation with the administration over deportations tied to the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Can the government claim people sent to Venezuela have no due process rights? And can courts be told it’s “too late” once they’re out of the country? They explain what the Constitution requires and what’s at stake for the rule of law. Finally, they turn to Florida, where Ron DeSantis’s remake of New College offers a blueprint for a broader war on education—replacing what they label “woke” with enforced ideology, down to symbolic culture-war moves like honoring Charlie Kirk.

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New Year Special: Howl Owl Howl Jan 02, 2026

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John Interviews the band Howl Owl Howl. Founded by Grammy winning Hootie & the Blowfish frontman/multi-Platinum country star Darius Rucker, REM co-founder/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Mills, and The Black Crowes co-founder/ former drummer/ lauded media personality Steve Gorman, Howl Owl Howl rekindles the spirit of the authentic rock band. Infusing roots rock with an open-minded alternative flair – plus a fluid rhythm section and the barrel-chested vocal rasp of an iconic frontman – it was born from friendship and the pure joy of collaboration, and powered by the world-class instincts of true originals.

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New Year Special Interview: Ken Burns Jan 01, 2026

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John welcomes back filmmaker Ken Burns to talk about his latest documentary "The American Revolution".

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Checking the Review Mirror as We Burn Rubber Into 2026 Dec 31, 2025

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Tara Dublin hosts once again for John while he is on his holiday break. She talks about the BS from LARGE Marge and pipsqueak Patel. She also talks about the resistance to ICE in her hometown Portland. Next, she interviews former Tea-Party congressman Joe Walsh on the year that was and the future of the resistance in the new year. Then winding it up, she speaks with Ben Landsverk who is a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist based in Portland. His work focuses on social change through music.

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The Magical Healing and Unity of Music Dec 30, 2025

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Tara Dublin guest hosts for John on his holiday break. She talks about the piecemeal, haphazard, slow-trickle, fuckery release of the Epstein files. She also discusses reports that the US carried out airstrikes against targets in Venezuela over the Christmas holiday. Trump has made several contradictory statements to the press on the strikes, but it seems the target was a shipyard. Then, she interviews Alicia J. Rose who is a photographer, filmmaker and musician based in Portland. They talk about her show Menopunks which is a bold, unapologetic documentary that exposes the truth behind the science and the silence. The show is backed by a fierce lineup of iconic Portland musicians. Then, Tara welcomes the one and only Hal Sparks to talk music, Trump mayhem and other politics.

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2025 Year in Review - Remembering Rob Reiner Dec 29, 2025

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This time we flash back to the past with more memories of Rob Reiner. First, John interviews Rob for the Tell Me Everything Town Hall back in June 2018 and they promote his movie "Shock and Awe". Then, we jump to another interview from last year with Rob and Dan Partland and they promote their movie "God & Country".

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