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Biden's Attempt to Eclipse Bibi's Fire Apr 08, 2024

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John talks about the rarity of the earthquake in New York and the total eclipse passing over the US. He also discusses Biden's call with Netanyahu over allowing aid to the people in Gaza and the Rock appearing on Fox news. Then, he interviews Lindsay Schubiner who is Western States Center's Director of Programs, which counter the dangerous ascension of white nationalism across the country. She previously led advocacy efforts against anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim bigotry at the Center for New Community. Then finally he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff star of Mystery Science Theater 3000. They chat with listeners about pop culture, the recent earthquake, the Rock becoming Kid Rock.

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The Honorably True and Revoltingly Fake Christians in our Midst Apr 06, 2024

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John plays a clip of Joe Biden praising Senator Bernie Sanders and speaks with Pastor John about people who died trying to help people vote. Also, he has a discussion with Katherine about the legislation of religion. Then, he interviews Jess McHugh about her book - Nazi Hunting: A Love Story It's the inspiring, heart-thumping true story of the couple who brought some of the Holocaust's most notorious Nazis to justice. The, lastly, John welcomes back The God Squad. They talk about the plight of the Palestinians, the persecution of transgenders, and the horrifying prospect of Project 2525.

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Donald Trump's Very Bad Day Apr 05, 2024

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Today's monologue is about comb over Caligula. In New York, Judge Juan Merchan denies his claim of absolute immunity in the Hush Money case; in Georgia, Judge Scott McAfee rejected his first amendment challenge in the January 6th case; and in Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon denied him his bid to dismiss the classified documents case using the Presidential Records Act. Also, NY DA Laticia James is questioning the company that posted the bond for Trump saying it isn't legit and Trump's Truth Social is tanking in the stock market. Then, he speaks with activist and civil liberties lawyer - Reverend Barry Lynn on RFK Jr., the fight over Transgender Visibility Day, and religion in schools. Then finally, John brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They chat about "Sundowner" towns, how indigenous cultures celebrate the solar eclipse, and historical accuracy about natives in the media.

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Starving Everyone Will Not Make Israel Safer Apr 04, 2024

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Today, John discusses the growing call for a cease-fire in Gaza and the fallout after 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were bombed by an Israeli drone which struck them 3 times. Then, he chats with actor and podcast host Bob Cesca on Trump's various money and legal issues. Next, John takes some calls on the war in Gaza, the upcoming election, and the problems of Trump. Then finally, he welcomes back Dr. Tracy Pearson and they take some calls and discuss the problems with health care, Judge Cannon's missteps, and Trump violating his expanded gag order.

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Killing Aid Workers in Gaza is Ethnic Cleansing Apr 03, 2024

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The monologue today deals with the slaughter of 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen after an IDF drone bombed their convoy 3 times. Then, John welcomes back Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they discuss the Mifepristone case in the Supreme Court, RFK Jr's latest BS, and the expanded gag order for Trump. And finally, John takes a flurry of calls about the Hamas/Israel war and Biden’s Policies: Is there a red line? A solution? Or a plan for peace?

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The Truth Social Money Laundering Company, LTD Apr 02, 2024

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John's monologue is about Donald Trump's "Pump and Dump" scheme to make money by selling off some of his Truth Social stock before the price plummets. Up next, he interviews Michael Tomasky who is the editor of The New Republic and editor in chief of Democracy. They discuss Trump posting his usual wickedness against people including an image of Joe Biden hog tied in the back of a pickup truck. And then comedians Adam Sank and Rhonda Hansome join the fun and take listener calls on Trump selling Bibles, new abortion laws on the ballot, and Trump's expanded gag order.

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Examining Executions in America on Good Friday Apr 01, 2024

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On this Good Friday - John gives up facts on executions in the US including Texans who are calling for laws to execute women who get abortions. Then, he talks with award-winning Democratic Strategist and political columnist Max Burns on the RNC running out of money, Ronna McDaniel getting axed from NBC, and Trump's current legal issues. Next, John plays clips of President Biden at his big New York fundraiser with Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Then finally, he plays a clip of Pete Buttigieg on the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse and takes calls about Trump's possible VP picks.

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Weekend Interviews: Wahleah Johns and Amanda Marcotte Mar 30, 2024

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John has two special interviews for this holiday weekend. First he talks with the Senior Politics writer at Salon - Amanda Marcotte. They chat about the first criminal trial for Trump, the Supreme Court taking on the Mifepristone case, and Trump selling merchandise to the rubes. Then, he interviews Wahleah Johns who is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. They discuss indigenous culture and her work upholding and advancing the Office of Indian Energy's mission to maximize the development and deployment of energy solutions for the benefit of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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The Ubiquitous Fundamentalist Authoritarian Theocratic Religious Extremist Mar 29, 2024

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The topic today is about religion on this Good Friday. Trump selling campy bibles and comparing himself to Jesus. Also, John discusses how in most religions - the extreme religious right are more hateful and prejudicial - the further to the right they are. Then, he interviews Dave Zirin who is the sports editor for The Nation, a weekly progressive magazine dedicated to politics and culture. They discuss sports betting, soccer difficulties, and politics. Then, winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They chat about indigenous studies and native culture. Plus they play another round of "Did You Know?" to close it up.

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Joe Lieberman and Broke Loserman Mar 28, 2024

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Today John talks about the passing of former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. He also discusses Trump's company Truth Social going public and the recent New York Times reporting that Trump moved money to pay $100 million in legal bills. Then, he welcomes back podcast host Bob Cesca to chat about Ronna McDaniel getting fired from NBC and Trump's legal troubles and lack of finances. Next, the God Squad returns. John has a group discussion about religion with 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 chat about the cancelling of drag queens reading stories to children, Trump's new grift selling bibles, and the shrinking of religion in America.

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