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The Supreme Court Welcomes Back Bump Stocks Jun 17, 2024

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John talks about the Supreme Court striking down a ban on bump stocks which has been in place since the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Then, he welcomes back the National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols. They discuss Trump and the upcoming RNC in Milwaukee. Next, he talks with listeners about how to use the recent SCOTUS rulings in political ads and target more Democratic voters. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to chat about current news, pop culture, and their predictions for the Trump VEEPstakes.

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Father's Day Weekend Special Interviews: Steven Van Zandt and Rep Jasmine Crockett Jun 15, 2024

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John interviews legendary musician Steven Van Zandt and director Bill Teck on their new documentary "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple", which follows Van Zandt's career as a musician, activist, and actor from New Jersey to stadiums all around the world.. Then, he speaks with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about abortion bans, the farce of Byron Donalds, and how to deal with MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Green.

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The Continuing GOP Fight to Restrict Women's Bodily Autonomy Jun 14, 2024

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The discussion today is about the Supreme Court ruling to preserve access to the abortion drug Mifepristone - for the time being. Then, John speaks with Mickey Huff who is the director of Project Censored and serves on the board of the Media Freedom Foundation. They talk about the importance of media literacy. Next, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella to discuss Native cultural heritage and myths about indigenous people. Then finally, John once again interviews Jessica Mason Pieklo who is a Senior Vice President and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group. They go over the Supreme Court's decision on Mifepristone’s availability via mail and what it means for abortion access.

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The Handmaid's Tale of the SBC Jun 13, 2024

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In this episode - John discusses the recent decisions of the Southern Baptist Convention to reject female pastors and ban the use of invitro fertilization. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's fear of sharks and of course the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". Then John welcomes The God Squad: author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They discuss the patriarchy of the Southern Baptists and the GOP.

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A Hunter and His Gun Jun 12, 2024

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The monologue this time is about the Hunter Biden guilty verdict. John compares how the left's reaction to the Hunter Biden trial and outcome is a complete opposite of the Trump trials. Then, he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current legal news and recent trials. Next, he interviews Ira Antelis, founder and co-owner of 120 LIFE which is a company that has created a drink that can lower your blood pressure. And winding it up, he welcomes MN State Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-66a) & Jess Braverman, the Legal Director at GenderJusticeMN to discuss LGBTQ equality.

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Speaking with David Hosier on the Eve of His Execution Jun 12, 2024

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Today, John remembers the Reverend James Lawson Jr. who was a towering civil rights leader and a top strategist for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also pokes fun at some recent Trump rally gibberish. Then, a very somber interview with Missouri inmate David Hosier who has now been executed by lethal injection. Next, he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about Trump related legal matters and Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about current news and take calls.

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Counting Down the Top Dickheads of the Week Jun 10, 2024

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Today, John lists off his top dirtbags of the week. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising. They talk about the GOP trying to restrict birth control, abortion bans, and getting out the vote. Next, he plays a montage of GOP pundits promising retribution for Trump's prosecutions. And finally, TV's Frank is back and they talk about Trump and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.

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Interview with Dr Phil Revisited Jun 08, 2024

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Town Hall with Dr. Phil McGraw

In this special podcast - John interviews TV personality and psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw on how to navigate life in today's America and his new book " We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity".

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Remembering D Day Jun 07, 2024

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John talks about the events that led to the end of World War 2 and the world commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast. Then, he interviews comedian Chris Duffy about his new book "Let’s Hang Out: Making (and Keeping) Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Nonromantic Relationships". And finally John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment.

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Bribery, Witness Tampering, and Hostages Jun 06, 2024

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The monologue today is a collage of stories. John talks about the Georgia Court of Appeals putting a block on Trump's Fulton County Election interference case, NY Governor Kathy Hochul blocking the NYC the congestion pricing plan, and Senate Republicans blocking passage of a bill that would guarantee access to contraception. Also, he discusses Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries roasting congressman Byron Donalds for praising the benefits of Jim Crow, a new ProPublica report that shows multiple Trump witnesses received major financial rewards from his campaign, and Trump openly colluding with Vladmir Putin by saying Russia won't release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unless he wins the election. Then, he welcomes back Podcast Star Bob Cesca to chat about current news and Trump. And finally The God Squad returns to talk about the news and take questions from listeners.

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