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The White Washing of Dark Money and Colorful Racism Sep 30, 2024

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In today's podcast, John discusses the new ways Trump is grifting on the cross-eyed, mouth breathing dupes. He also talks about the GOP covering up and glossing over their blatant racists running for office. Then, he interviews Kwesi Neblett who is President of the nonprofit Community Projects Inc. and creator of the #BlackProstateCheckChallenge. And finally, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke with listeners about pop culture, the election, and Trump.

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Special Weekend Interviews Sep 28, 2024

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John interviewsprofessor in history at Eastern Kentucky University - Carolyn Dupont. They discuss the electoral college and her new book "Distorting Democracy - The Forgotten History of the Electoral College and Why It Matters Today". Then, John speaks with Oregon congresswoman Andrea Salinas about the looming government shutdown, the GOP's tactics on voter suppression, and her fight for a bi-partisan bill to grow America's mental health workforce.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Suddenly Cares About the Conditions at Rikers Sep 27, 2024

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The monologue today is about NYC Mayor Eric Adams who has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations. Then, John welcomes back award-winning journalist Bob Hennelly to talk about healthcare, unions, and the problems of NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Next, it's the popular Native Voices Segment with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella and they discuss indigenous culture and politics - plus they play a round of "Did You Know?". Then finally, John jokes with comedians Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton AKA Frangela. They talk about their upcoming "Sexy Liberal Save the World" date in Phoenix, AZ and the legal troubles of Diddy.

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The Dog Killers Who Cried Dog Eater Sep 26, 2024

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This time - John talks about the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio asking the Haitian Bridge Alliance to file criminal charges against Donald Trump and JD Vance for a list of offenses after local prosecutors took no action in response to their racist remarks and incendiary comments. He also talks about the actual well-known Republican dog killers including the President of The Heritage Foundation (and the guy behind Project 2025) - Kevin Roberts, South Dakota Governor - Kristi Noem, and the guy that ACTUALLY ATE a BBQed dog - Robert F Kennedy Jr. Then, Bob Cesca is back to joke with the crew about Trump's latest BS. Next, The God Squad returns and they have a round-house discussion about VP Kamala Harris, religion, and the upcoming election. Then finally, John chats with attorney, investigator, and legal analyst - Dr Tracy Pearson about the death penalty, Donald Trump, and some other crazy stories in the news.

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Trump is Selling Toxic Tariffs as a Miracle Cure Sep 25, 2024

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John discusses Trump's latest BS - talking about how he will protect women and how his tariff plan will help the economy. He then plays a clip of President Biden at the UN General Assembly talking about peace in the Middle East. And, he also discusses California moving to ban all plastic bags in a year. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to give his perspective on Trump's court cases and the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Next, John interviews producer, director, and composer Josh Frank about his latest project Silents Synced which pairs silent film classics with modern music, bringing out common tones and themes from each work of art. Then lastly, he welcomes back Monifa Bandele who is Senior Vice President at MomsRising. They discuss the impact a six-week ban in Georgia has had on moms and she expands on its maternal health outcomes both across the Deep South and in Georgia. As a maternal health expert, Monifa also talks about how the Supreme Court’s mifepristone decision has had disproportionate impacts on already marginalized groups.

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Here's to You, Mr. Robinson Sep 24, 2024

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This time John's monologue runs down the day's mixed bag of news which includes more eye-popping dirt on the North Carolina nominee for Governor Mark Robinson. Then, he interviews the minority leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Greta Neubauer on the close races in her battleground state. Next, John takes calls from listeners on the media and the election. And finally, Rhonda Hansome returns to chat with everyone about current news and pop culture.

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State Voting Rules Changed at the Last Minute Show GOP's Panic Before the Election Sep 23, 2024

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Today, John discusses how the GOP is changing their voting regulations in Georgia and Nebraska at the last minute to try to cheat in the presidential election. He also talks about the latest update in the salacious Lt. Governor Mark Robinson scandal. Then, he interviews political strategist and the executive director of BlackPAC - Adrianne Shropshire about Trump and Mark Robinson. Next, John takes calls from listeners on Trump and the GOP trying to make it harder to vote. And finally, TV's Frank Conniff is back to chat with callers about pop culture, the upcoming election, and Trump.

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Even More Interviews from the DNC Sep 21, 2024

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Recorded at the DNC - John interviews Jessica Mackler of Emily's List; Ken Weber who is president of Weber Asset Management, a registered investment advisor firm based in New York; and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

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The Reverse Coattails Effect Sep 20, 2024

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Today, John talks about North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson who has been at the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state’s hard right GOP lieutenant governor to an account that made many offensive statements on a porn site’s message board. Next, John interviews NC State Congressman /Democratic Leader Robert Reives about Mark Robinson and the tight races in the state. And then winding it up, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Fancella return for their Native Voices segment to talk indigenous culture and politics.

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A Union Divided Sep 19, 2024

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John talks about the Teamsters choosing to not endorse any candidate in the upcoming presidential election even though they have continuously endorsed Democrats since 1996. Then, The God Squad returns. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz discuss politics and religion with listeners. And then, John welcomes back Dr Tracy Pearson to chat about the legal problems of Donald Trump.

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