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The Supremacy of the Supreme Court May 24, 2024

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In this episode - John talks about the Supreme Court rejecting a racial gerrymandering claim from South Carolina and other clearly partisan rulings from a bench dominated by Republican appointees. Then, he interviews Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell who is a professor in the Nursing department at Villanova University and an expert in child and adolescent mental health. They discuss her smartphone related Ted X talk entitled - "Interrupted Sleep: College Students Sleeping with Technology". Next, John argues with Frank the right wing guy. Then finally, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about native culture plus they do another round of "Did You Know?".

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The High Cost of Drinking Inexpensive Kool-Aid May 23, 2024

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John's discussion this time is about a new report that shows most Americans believe that the economy is doing poorly when in actuality it is doing quite well. Then, he chats with podcast host Bob Cesca about many current news stories and the latest Trump updates. Next, The God Squad is back to bitch slap the cross-eyed views of the white Christian Nationalists and take calls on religion from the Evil Army of the Night. And closing it up, Dr Tracy Pearson joins John to discuss the Supreme Court, the Trump trial in New York, and answer legal questions from listeners.

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Predicting the Forth Reich of Donald Trump May 22, 2024

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Today's discussion topic is about Trump posting on Truth Social a Nazi styled video referencing a "Unified Reich" if reelected. John also talks about the GOP's plan to ban contraception in the same way they banned abortion - through the Supreme Court. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trump trials. Next, John interviews Kevin Munoz who is the Senior National Spokesperson for Biden /Harris ‘24. And rounding it out - Comedy Daddy - Keith Price returns to chat with listeners and dig into the MTG / OAC cat fight in the House.

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Who Mourns the Death of a Mass Murderer? May 21, 2024

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John's monologue today looks back on the life of evil Iranian presidentEbrahim Raisi who was killed in a helicopter crash near the Iranian border with Azerbaijan. Then, he welcomes back award-winning investigative journalistBob Hennelly to discuss current news and the latest with Trump and his New York trial. Next, he takes a call about 2 horn players with the New York Philharmonic getting their jobs back after they were fired for raping a fellow musician. Then wrapping it up, Rhonda Hansome returns to chat about the news and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night.

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When Justices Fly their True Colors May 20, 2024

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John this time broadcasts from Albuquerque as he gets ready for another Sexy Liberal Show. He talks about the controversy involving Justice Samuel Alito who was found to have flown a flag upside down during the January 6th riots symbolizing support for Trump and his cult. Then, Max Burns comes back again to discuss legal issues and the trials of Trump. And finally, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella return for their Native Voices segment. They chat about indigenous discrimination and native casinos. Plus, they give up another round of indigenous "Did You Know?"

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Moscow Marge Blows Up the House Oversite Committee May 18, 2024

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The discussion this time is about Marjorie Taylor Green throwing insults and picking fights during the House Oversite Committee hearing on Merrick Garland's contempt of Congress charges. John also talks about the Manhattan courthouse VEEP-stakes contest featuring congressional suck-ups playing ventriloquist dummies for Trump's gagged mouth. Then, he takes a few calls from listeners on the pitfalls and benefits of another Trump presidency. Next, John chats about music trivia with Mitch from Kent State and marijuana being de-scheduled by Biden with Beachside Bill. And winding it up, he interviews Rep. Sean Caston who serves in congress for Illinois's 6th district. They talk about his work as a climate scientist to help bring clean energy, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, and the MAGA movement.

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Pompous Pride, Petulant Politics, and Predictable Prejudice May 17, 2024

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John's monologue this time is 2 fold. He first discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoning MAGA extremist Daniel Perry who was convicted of murdering a Black protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. He then talks about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker who gave a prejudicial and misogynistic commencement address to college graduates at Benedictine College in Kansas. Then, he welcomes back political affairs analyst David Rothkopf to give his opinions on the upcoming presidential debates and his new article in Haaretz called "Biden Has Not Turned His Back on Israel. But Netanyahu Has." Next, John takes calls from listeners on freedom of religion and the 10 Commandments. Then lastly, it's the return of TV's Frank Conniff to chat with the riff raff about Donald Trump.

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The Ongoing Debate on How to Properly Debate During the Presidential Debates May 16, 2024

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Today's podcast has John pondering about the June and September presidential debates announced by Biden and Trump as well as the new rules in place to make sure each candidate can speak without interruption. He then chats with podcast star, director, and actor Bob Cesca about Star Wars and Donald Trump. Next - It's the God Squad - returning to discuss religion and current politics. Then finally, John talks with Dr Tracy Pearson about all things Trump.

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Veepstakes Challenge Bonus Round: Circumvent Trump's Gag Order May 15, 2024

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John today discusses the New York antics of Trump and his groveling pack of ass-kissers just outside the courtroom. He then speaks with professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trials of Trump. Next, John welcomes back Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit to Joke about the world and the latest news. Then winding it up - Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to talk about Broadway and take calls from a variety of listeners.

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A Fixer Elixir to Soothe an Ailing Democracy May 14, 2024

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This time, John discusses the latest news in his monologue: the death of jazz legend David Sanborn; the UN updating the civilian death toll in Gaza, and the excellent testimony of Michael Cohen in Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York. He then interviews Federico Finchelstein who is a world-renowned expert on fascism, populism, and dictatorship and is a Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College in New York City. They talk about his new book "The Wannabe Fascists". And finally he Jokes with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Jimmy Tingle about current news and Jimmy's new show "Humor and Hope for Humanity" which is running at the Soho Playhouse in New York City Through June 2nd.Tickets and more information available at Jimmy Tingle dot com.

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