The John Fugelsang Podcast

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie - Tripp Whetsell Dec 07, 2024

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Today - John chats with Simon and Julie for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people. Then, John interviews Tripp Whetsell who's an author and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. As an entertainment journalist, he has covered TV, film, comedy and other aspects of popular culture for more than two decades. They discuss his background and his newly released book "Norman Lear: His Life and Times".

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Deny, Defend, Depose Dec 06, 2024

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This time John's monologue talks about the latest updates in the search for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson who was shot in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the outrage of people who are fed up with America's health care system and the corruption that is killing people. Then, he interviews Hope Giselle who is an author, artist, trans activist and representative of the National Black Justice Collective's Good Trouble Network. She was the first openly Black trans woman to speak at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington earlier this year. Hope was at the Supreme Court yesterday, one of hundreds rallying outside as the rights of transgender youth in the state of Tennessee were argued before the court. Next, John chats with Glenn from Mississippi about health insurance companies and V.A. benefits. And winding it up, John discusses Elon's new job and takes calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta and flower girl Rachel in Los Angeles on the midtown shooter and the support of Biden's pardon to Hunter.

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The Murder in Midtown Dec 05, 2024

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John talks about the cold-blooded shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the problems with America's health care system and what we should do about it. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's latest mishigas and ridiculous cabinet picks. Then finally, John speaks with Dillon Naber Cruz and and Desimber Rose AKA "The God Squad". They chat with listeners about they way the media and politicians never speak directly to "NONES" which are people who identify as atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular.

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If It Can Happen in South Korea - It Can Happen Here Dec 04, 2024

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The discussion today is focused on the creepy backgrounds of Trump cabinet picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. John also talks about South Korea Right Wing President Yoon facing impeachment now after he tried to avoid his corruption investigation and called for martial law in his country. Then, legal analyst Professor Corey Brettschneider joins the crew and they chat about Trump's cabinet picks and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, John interviews singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper - Michael Franti and he explains his work with WhyHunger. Now in its 39th year, WhyHunger’s Hungerthon brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with their partners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen and Yoko Ono Lennon who believe in their shared vision of a hunger-free future for all! Take action at SiriusXM.com/Hungerthon. Then winding it up, John speaks with author, podcaster, and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter on the political scene and Trump's wacky cabinet picks.

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I Beg Your Pardon? Dec 03, 2024

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John discusses President Biden pardoning his son Hunter despite saying he would not do so and he lists off all the crazy pardons of Trump and other past presidents. Then he interviews the executive director of the Climate Justice Alliance, KD Chavez; who is a revolutionary mother, organizer, and strategist, that leads by way of ancestral knowledge and the land. Climate Justice Alliance has spent the last decade in social justice philanthropy moving millions to the frontlines and working to advance freedom through culture shift and intentional investments. Next, he jokes with comedian Chris Grace about his new show "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson" which reimagines what is and isn’t possible—or appropriate—in the life of an artist as it celebrates the life of the greatest Asian-American actor of all time: Scarlett Johansson. Inspired by her controversial role in the 2017 film "Ghost in the Shell". And finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from The Evil Army of the Night on the foreboding political scene.

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Future First Lady Elon Musk's New Power Dec 02, 2024

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The monologue today focusses on the latest crap Nepo Baby Elon Musk is spewing about Alexander Vindman and the CFPB on X and in the public. Then, John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss SCOTUS and Trump's legal problems. Next, he speaks with David Adler who is the co-general Coordinator of Progressive International. They talk about the " Make Amazon Pay" event. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, traditionally one of the largest shopping weekends of the year, Amazon workers and allies across six continents are protesting. Spearheaded by UNI Global Union and the Progressive International, the Make Amazon Pay days of resistance aims to hold Amazon accountable for labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. And finally, John chats with The God Squad AKA Dillion Cruz and Desimber Rose about the intersection of politics and religion.

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Weekend Interviews: Keith Price and Lindy Li Nov 30, 2024

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John Interviews political commentator Lindy Li on Trump and the latest GOP mishegas. She's a campaign advisor serving as the Women's Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee. And then he jokes with "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and callers about Trump and the persecution of future Rep. Sarah McBride.

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How to Keep Political Discussions From Ruining Your Thanksgiving Pt. 2 Nov 29, 2024

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The second in a two-part podcast. John talks about the new hostage cease-fire deal happening in Israel. He plays a clip of Joe Biden making the announcement about the deal brokered by Qatar. He takes a call from Lyn in Virginia on new ways to get people to register to vote and from Charles in Miami on GOP fascist policies and tax reform. Then, Mitch at Kent State calls to talk turkey about the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination. Also Bruce in California calls to chat about Patsy Cline and Voltaire's birthday. John plays a clip from the past of Jimmy Carter talking about Hamas and Netanyahu and also a clip of State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller on the hostage deal. Next, he welcomes back "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and they talk about Thanksgiving and Trump. They take calls from Rachel in Los Angeles on Hollywood scandals, Stephen in Kentucky on first ladies, and Norm in Tampa on the Kennedy assassination. Then finally, John compares Trump to Rocky Balboa and they all say what they are thankful for this year.

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How to Keep Political Discussions From Ruining Your Thanksgiving Pt. 1 Nov 28, 2024

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The first of a 2 part podcast. John gives up some Thanksgiving factoids and tells us what he is thankful for this year. He starts a discussion about how to get along with Uncle Racist and Aunt Dead Inside. Sean in California calls to talk turkey about being thankful. Then. he speaks with journalist Bob Hennelly about gun legislation, immigration, homelessness, mental illness, and the Israel - Hamas War. Then, Jessica in Oregon talks about Melissa Barrera of Scream VII being fired due to her support of the Palestinians. Next, Chris and John talk about Eminem and Dido's song "Stan". And they take calls from Lisa in New Mexico, Marie in Atlanta, and Bill in New Jersey on how to not fight with relatives over the holiday. And closing it up - they chat with Harry in Texas who calls with his kid Neo who is trans; Tim in Massachusetts on Eminem and music trivia, plus, Beachside Bill in Orlando on what it means to be giving.

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