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From Camelot to Scamalot Nov 15, 2024

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John discusses the sketchy history of Trump cabinet picks Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and RFK Jr. for the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Then, he chats with Reverend Barry Lynn who is a long-time activist, civil liberties lawyer, and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and served as the executive director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State until his retirement in 2017. Next John talks with Ward from Florida about the notion that Christian Nationalism is the foundation behind apartheid. And finally he interviews Skye Perryman who is President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan, national legal organization that promotes democracy and progress through litigation, regulatory engagement, policy education, and research. Perryman took the helm at Democracy Forward a few months after January 6, 2021, in the midst of rising extremism in courts across the country.

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A Brand New Unhinged Cabinet Nov 14, 2024

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John's monologue today is about Trump's latest cabinet picks. Then, he jokes with Podcast Star Bob Cesca. Next - The God Squad returns for a discussion about politics and religion. And finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson is back once again to talk with listeners about current news and other topics.

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Trump's Totally Unqualified Sycophants Nov 13, 2024

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John talks Trump's cabinet appointments, speaks with Corey Brettschneider, Tim Shenk, and Capt. Paul Watson with Sea Shepherd France – an activist currently imprisoned in Greenland awaiting possible extradition to Japan.

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Trump's War on Veterans Nov 12, 2024

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On this Veterans Day - John this time discusses the way Trump has treated the military and veterans in the past. Then, he talks with comedian Josh Gondelman on Comedy Gives Back, the safety net of the comedy community dedicated to supporting comedians' mental health and financial stability. Next, John chats with caller Mike in MD on his feeling as a Black man in regards to the election results. And then winding it up - they welcome back comedian Rhonda Hansome and she discusses how the Harris campaign abandoned their base.

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Embracing Catharsis Nov 11, 2024

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Democratic Strategist Max Burns guest hosts for John. He talks to listeners about the depression and frustration democrats are feeling after the election. Then, he interviews Julianne McShane who is Mother Jones' news and engagement writer, focusing on daily news coverage and stories at the intersection of gender and inequity. They discuss the wins and failures of the 2024 election. And then finally - Max chats with listeners about politics and Trump.

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Simon and Julie: "We're Still Here" Nov 09, 2024

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In this special weekend episode - John chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their weekly segment "We're Still Here". They talk about native American myths, traditions, and political issues. Then, he jokes with comedian John Poveromo and they talk with listeners about Democracy, Trump, and the election.

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Sometimes Bad Things Lead to Good Things Nov 08, 2024

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Today, John discusses how to look for the silver lining and how to recognize the backlash of Trump getting elected again. Then, he speaks with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone about the media and how they will adjust to the incoming administration. And finally, John chats with listeners about politics and the election.

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The Rule of Law Doesn't Apply to the Rich Nov 07, 2024

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John discusses how we will survive the next 4 years and live to tell the tale. The amazing Bob Cesca then returns to talk about the election - what went right and what went wrong. Next, The God Squad is back. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz take calls from listeners on fake Christians and false prophets. Then finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to chat with John and callers about the road ahead and what we should do to stay strong in the face of adversity.

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Election Night Coverage Nov 06, 2024

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First, John runs down some early election returns and races. Then he plays SXM Progress Zerlina Maxwell's interview with VP Kamala Harris. Next, he interviews New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera about politics in New York and the Puerto Rican vote. Then, John welcomes back Amanda Litman who is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. And lastly, he talks with John Nichols who is the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, a contributing writer for the Progressive and In These Times, and the associate editor of Madison, Wisconsin’s Capital Times.

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The Valley of Tally after the Rally Finale Nov 05, 2024

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First, John talks about the death of legendary record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer Quincy Jones. Then, he discusses the final rallies of the campaigns, the surprising new polls, and the 2 very different closing arguments from Trump and Harris. Next, he interviews Fernand Amandi who is the managing partner of Bendixen & Amandi, the nation’s leading multilingual and multiethnic public opinion research and strategic communications consulting firm. They talk about the latest trends and polls. Then, John welcomes back Democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about the latest campaign news and political strategies on this election eve show. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew to speak with listeners about election wishes and fears.

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