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The Tit-For-Tat Tariffs that Tear Apart Alliances Nov 27, 2024

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Today's monologue is about Trump's promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day he's in office. John also talks about the latest idiotic cabinet picks for the Trump Administration. Next, he welcomes back Imara Jones who's the creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform, journalism and narrative organization, which produces content to shift the current culture of hostility towards transgender people in the US. She hosts the WEBBY-nominated, TransLash Podcast as well as the investigative, limited series, The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality. They discuss the bullying of Rep. Sarah McBride by GOP members of congress. And finally, John takes listener calls about Trump and other news from the Evil Army of the Night.

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The 49 Percent Pardon Nov 26, 2024

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John's monologue is about Special Counsel Jack Smith dismissing Donald Trump's January 6th and Documents cases. Then, he welcomes the return of author and political activist Marianne Williamson and they chat about her online spiritual seminar "A Metaphysical Christmas" Sunday - December 15th... find out more at https://marianne.com. Then finally, John jokes with comedians Carole Montgomery and Rhonda Hansome about current news and Donald Trump.

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Welcome to the New Oligarchy /Draining the Swamp with Billionaires Nov 25, 2024

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John discusses the latest billionaire cabinet picks for the incoming Trump White House. He also talks about the compromised background of Tulsi Gabbard who was chosen by Trump as his Director of National Intelligence. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising and Board President of the MomsRising Education Fund. They talk about the presidential election and the final vote count. And finally, John takes calls from the Evil Army of the Night on politics, pop culture, and other current news.

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie PLUS Heather Digby Parton, Nov 23, 2024

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For this special weekend podcast - John chats with Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. They talk about Indian myths, indigenous traditions, and what Thanksgiving means to the Native Americans. Simon is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie 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, he welcomes back democratic political blogger Heather Digby Parton to discuss Trump's "Red Scare".

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A Collection of Mugshots in the New Trump Cabinet Nov 22, 2024

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John discusses former Senator Matt Gaetz withdrawing his name for consideration as Attorney General and Trump then naming his former attorney Pam Bondi as Gaetz' replacement. He also talks about the creepy backgrounds of a few other cabinet picks including RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth. Next, he interviews Jorge Elorza who is Chief Executive Officer of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) which works to get Democratic leaders to embrace and enthusiastically champion innovative, evidence-based, high-quality public education options for all students, particularly students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and other historically underserved students. Then, John chats with listeners about education and public funding for schools. And winding it up - he talks with Chris and listeners about the bravery of transgender congresswoman Sarah McBride standing up to the bullying of Rep. Nancy Mace.

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The Dirty, Crooked, and Unhinged Gaetz of Hell Nov 21, 2024

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John's monologue is about the House Ethics Panel voting to block releasing the sexual allegations report on former Senator Matt Gaetz. And he discusses Rep. Nancy Mace who is pushing to ban transgender women from women's restrooms at the US Capitol. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on pop culture and politics, Next, author and former pastor Desimber Rose along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad is back once again to speak with listeners about the intersection of religion and politics. And finally, legal analyst Dr Tracy Pearson joins John and the crew to talk legal sense and comfort worried Democrats.

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Hacks, Quacks, and Stacks of Sexual Attacks Nov 20, 2024

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John discusses the plight of the Ukrainians and the absurdly unqualified cabinet picks of President elect Trump. He also explains how the media will change after Trump takes office. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the disfunction of the GOP Trump train. Next, John takes calls from listeners who try to comfort other worried listeners. Then finally, he welcomes back award-winning journalist Bob Hennelly to talk about unions and GOP policies.

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Egomaniacs, Russian Spies, and Predators Nov 19, 2024

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John interviews Bill Bradley - a self-made millionaire who collapsed into bankruptcy, then reinvented himself by turning to the world of extreme endurance racing. They discuss his new PBS documentary "Epic Bill". Then, he speaks with author Seth Rogovoy about his new book "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison". And lastly, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to joke with listeners about current news and Trump's latest antics.

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Make America Grope Again Nov 18, 2024

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Today's monologue focuses on Trump's cabinet picks and John notes that sex abuse seems to be a qualifier in the Trump White House. Then, TV's Frank Conniff joins him to joke with listeners about pop culture and politics.

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie PLUS Mehran Khaghani Nov 16, 2024

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For this special weekend podcast - John chats with Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie 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, he interviews Mehran Khaghani who is another comedian from the Boston region, but born in London and raised, in part, in Turkey and Iran aka the Boston of Western Asia. He's been on on Maz Jobrani’s “Brown and Friendly” comedy tour, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, High Maintenance, and many more.

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