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Counting the Nose-Dives: The Economy, Airplanes, The Stock Market, Approval Ratings, # of Allies... Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode - John runs down the fecal effect of Trump. Everything he touches turns to crap. The stock market is tanking due to his tariff reversals, airplanes are crashing due to him firing air traffic controllers, and important allies are turning against us due to his alliance with Vladmir Putin. Then, he welcomes back comedians Leighann Lord to talk about her new book "Fast Famous Women" and Carole Montgomery to chat about the rerelease of her Showtime specials "Funny Women of a Certain Age". Then winding it up, John jokes with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from listeners on current news and pop culture.

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Schizophrenic Flip Flopping Like a Crack House Mattress Mar 10, 2025

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John discusses Trump's attempt to get Ukraine to surrender; Trump and Elon's DOGE cuts as they continue to dismantle the government; and Trump again reversing his Tariffs - sending our economy into an out of control freefall. He takes calls from listeners about the stupid, corrupt, racists who are controlling the government. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns once again to joke with John and the crew about Trump, Elon, and the Oscars.

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Weekend Interviews: Nourbese Flint, Rep. Lateefah Simon, and Katherine Stewart Mar 08, 2025

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John Interviews Nourbese Flint who is President of All* Above All and All* Above All Action Fund, leading their work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color. Nourbese has also served as the founding Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness Action Project, which is the first Black women’s reproductive justice non-profit organization in the country, and is one of the founding members of the Black Women’s Democratic Club. Next, he speaks with California Congresswoman Lateefah Simon about the censure of Rep. Al Green and why she walked out of Trump's address to Congress. And finally, John chats with author Katherine Stewart about her new book "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy".

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The Art of Making the World TARIFFied Mar 07, 2025

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John's monologue delves into the whiplash tariff chaos the world is suffering due to the schizophrenia of Man Baby. He also talks about the censure of Rep. Al Green who stood up and challenged Trump during his address to Congress. Then, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native American segment "We're Still Here". They talk about indigenous slurs, the deliberate erasing of native culture and language, and "Missing White Woman Syndrome" which is a term used to describe the media's disproportionate coverage of missing white women compared to missing people of color.

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Transforming SSI to Social Insecurity Mar 06, 2025

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John's monologue today is about the lies Trump is spreading to undermine trust in the Social Security Administration with hopes of dismantling it and redistributing the funds to their rich, white oligarch benefactors. He also talks about the Trump Administration scaling back on tariffs levied on auto industry goods from our neighbors, after the stock market showed volatility towards Trump's tariffs. Then, he jokes with actor and podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's address to congress and his Trade War with China, Mexico, and Canada. Next, John welcomes back The God Squad featuring former pastor Disember Rose and theologian Dillon Cruz. They chat about Christian Nationalism while mixing in scriptures and cursing. Then finally, Dr. Tracy Pearson gives her legal analysis expertise on current news of the day and they take calls from listeners on Trump's tariffs and lies.

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Refuting Trump's Lies in Real Time Mar 05, 2025

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John delivers a monologue of current news combined with reminders of past GOP mishigas just ahead of Trump as he addresses a joint session of Congress. Democratic Strategist Max Burns jumps in to help co-host as they provide live fact-checking during the long applause sections of the speech. After their monologue - we jump past the speech to John and Max's commentary and then the Dems rebuttal with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin. Closing it up, they take calls on the speech from the Evil Army of the Night.

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It's a TARIFF - IC Day to Piss Off the Neighbors! Mar 04, 2025

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This time John discusses the continued backlash from the contentious meeting between Trump and Zelensky - including Trump saying he will halt military aid to Ukraine. He also talks about Trump's Trade War and his big kick-off of the 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Then, he interviews the founder of Progress Action Fund - Joe Jacobson. Progress Action Fund runs hard-hitting ads to defeat Republicans in swing districts, including the viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom.” They believe that, in politics, you have to put your opponent on defense & shape the narrative. Then, rounding it out - John welcomes back comedians Rhonda Hansome and John Poveromo to joke with listeners about Trump and the Oscars.

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Putrid, Pathetic, Presidential Pro-Putin Porn Mar 03, 2025

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John discusses the contentious meeting with Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. Then, he talks about Feminist Buzzkills! which is the weekly podcast from Abortion Access Front. He welcomes the hosts Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and founder of Abortion Access Front ) and Moji Alawode-El (writer, activist, marketing guru Abortion Access Front). John interviews these clever and brilliant experts on all things abortion and the evil trilogy of misogyny and white supremacy in our government. And lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to speak with listeners about Trump and the death of Gene Hackman.

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie, Rev Barry Lynn, Bea de la Torre Mar 01, 2025

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John welcomes back journalist Simon Moya-Smith and mental health professional Julie Francella for their indigenous segment "We're Still Here". They talk about the celebration of Leonard Peltier's release from prison and a documentary which features Simon on Amazon Prime called "An American Prayer". Next, he chats with Reverend Barry Lynn about the intersection of religion and politics. And finally, John talks with the Managing Director for Housing & Homelessness at Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies - Bea de la Torre. She is responsible for securing and implementing high-impact interventions to break the cycle of homelessness in New York City.

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Epstein File Shenanigans and Sex Traffickers of a Feather Feb 28, 2025

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John delivers a sad eulogy for legendary actor Gene Hackman who passed from mysterious circumstances along with his wife in New Mexico. He then discusses the release of Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs and contact list by Attorney General Pam Bondi which was met with criticism from those who had expected new information to be released... but it wasn't. In related news - John also talks about 'Misogynist Influencers' Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan who have been awaiting trial in Romania for rape and human trafficking but the Trump administration requested both have their travel restrictions lifted and they are now back in the states. Next he interviews award-winning feminist activist, writer, speaker, and podcaster - Jamia Wilson about her new book "Make Good Trouble". Then finally, John chat with listeners about the Epstein files, Gene Hackman, and Comb Over Caligula.

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