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The Chaos Agents: Helping Hamas to Distract You Oct 17, 2023

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This time John talks about the escalating Israel - Hamas War. He plays clips of President Biden's speech on the war and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's speech on the humanitarian crisis. He also talks about the House without a speaker and the potential speaker drop outs - Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise. Then, he speaks with journalist and author Brian Karem about the Republican civil war in the House and the Israel - Hamas War in the Middle East. And finally, John interviews filmmaker Ken Burns about his new documentary called "The American Buffalo".

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Calling for a Cease-Fire is Humane Not Unpatriotic Oct 14, 2023

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For the weekend podcast this time John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson. They discuss the Israel - Hamas War, how Trump is trying to capitalize on the war, and the latest crazy Trump campaign speech. They talk with Bill in New Jersey about Hamas and Netanyahu, Richie in Los Angeles on the Palestinians, and Mitchell in New Jersey on a humane solution to the conflict. Next, he takes calls from Brian in Oregon about the GOP's lies on the war and Tim in Chicago on unbiased coverage of the war. Then, Tom in New York calls to discuss the House without a speaker, Lawrence in Alabama calls to chat about the similarities of mass killings in history and Bruce in California talks about MAGA insanity. Finally, calls from Mitch at Kent State on religion and Rachel in Los Angeles on peace in Israel.

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A New Scalise on Life Oct 13, 2023

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John talks about House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropping out of the speakers race after failing to secure enough support for his bid to succeed on the floor. He also takes a call from Sean in California and discusses the Israel - Hamas War and the recent anti-Israeli comments made by Trump. Then, John speaks with American foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst Professor David J. Rothkopf host of Deep State Radio on the finances and politics of the war in Israel. Next. he interviews Isaac Saul - reporter and founder of Tangle News. They discuss the history and future of the dynamics in Israel between Hamas - the Palestinians - and the Israelis. Then closing it up it's The Minority Report with Thea where she talks about the recent mass shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

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A Sinking Speakership Oct 12, 2023

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In today's podcast - John gives an update on the Israel/ Hamas War and he discusses the chaos in the House as Republicans fight over who will be the next Speaker. Then, he chats with actor and podcast host Bob Cesca on the brutality of Hamas and the politics of the war in Israel; the confusion in the House on who will be Speaker; and the latest annoying things Donald Trump has said. Next, John interviews Palestinian foreign policy analyst Rula Jebreal on the history of war in the middle east and the plight of the Palestinian people. And lastly, he speaks with Franklin in Brooklyn on emergency alerts on the TV and now on the cell phone.

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GOP: Biden Caused the Israel War Oct 11, 2023

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Jon's monologue this time deals with "The Blame Game" for the war in Israel. Republicans are saying Biden caused the war by "funding the attacks" and dealing with Iran. Then, he interviews Professor of Sociology Charles Derber, on his new book “Dying for Capitalism: How Big Money Fuels Extinction and What We Can Do About It”. Next, he speaks with Michael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic about their event "The Stop Trump Summit" which features guests like Robert De Niro, Mary Trump, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Trump impeachment manager Jamie Raskin, and more. And winding it up, he welcomes back Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price to talk about the war in Israel and other current news. They take calls from Kendall in Utah and Jim in New York.

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Israel Declares War with Hamas Oct 10, 2023

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In this episode, John discusses the war in Israel that began after Hamas launched a devastating surprise attack from Gaza. He points out the heart-breaking viewpoint from both sides of the conflict. Then, he welcomes back professor of political science Corey Brettschneider and they talk about the disaster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli War, new cases coming to the Supreme Court, and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, he speaks with Sara from Brooklyn about the plight of the Palestinians. And lastly, John interviews Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States - Michael Oren on the situation in Gaza and the humanitarian efforts to fight human suffering.

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The Secret Good News Hidden Behind All the Bad Oct 09, 2023

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John discusses the latest news of the week including the House without a Speaker and the good news buried underneath the drama: the amazing September Jobs Reports that is leaving Republicans speechless. Then he welcomes back Democratic Strategist Max Burns. They chat about the prospective Speakers of the House, the dwindling Ron DeSantis campaign, and the latest in the Trump trials. And finally, lots of callers: Sean in California, Rodney in Florida, Earl in California, William in Las Vegas, Vicki in Arizona, Lars in Minneapolis, Dave in Pennsylvania, and Todd in Maine.

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Celebrating Indigenous People's Day Oct 07, 2023

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Once again, John welcomes journalist Simon Moya Smith and native activist Julie Francella. They discuss the tropes and culture of native Americans and the resurgence of Indigenous People’s Day. Plus he also interviews psychic medium, author, and television personality Matt Frazier. They talk about dark spirits, hauntings, religion, death, and his new book "We Never Die: Secrets of the Afterlife". Plus, Matt does a surprising personal reading for John.

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Biden Forced by Law to Build More of the Border Wall Oct 07, 2023

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John today discusses President Biden's decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of 17 miles of additional border wall, saying Biden had no choice but to use the Trump-era funding for the barrier to stop illegal migration from Mexico. Then, he talks with Theresa in North Carolina on the border wall money appropriated by congress years ago, Sean in California on the new speaker of the House, Rick in Iowa on Hilary Clinton's mistakes and the chance of SCOTUS reform. Next, he speaks with Marie in Atlanta on Trump filing a motion to dismiss his suit against Michael Cohen, John in Texas on Indigenous People's Day, and Linda in Iowa on The American Buffalo documentary by Ken Burns. Then wrapping it up he chats with Mark in South Dakota about the issue with Columbus Day vs Indigenous People's Day and the hypocrisy of the border wall.

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The Empty Chair - Trump and McCarthy Oct 05, 2023

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Today's monologue is split between Trump and McCarthy. John talks about New York Judge Arthur Engoron who has issued a gag order and rebuked Trump after his social media post attacking his clerk. Trump then left the courthouse after claiming he was trapped there. He also discusses the ousting of Speaker McCarthy and the prospective replacements. Then, John welcomes back actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca and they talk about Trump's legal troubles and Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter. Next, some calls from listeners: Rich in Indiana on Charlton Heston’s Birthday and legacy, Gordon in Illinois on Hakeem Jeffries being Speaker, and Todd in Maine on Stephen King. Then lastly John chats with legal analyst/consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson on the McCarthy ousting and they take a call from Bill in New Jersey on Rudy Giuliani, Kevin McCarthy, Hunter Biden, Rod Serling, and Trump.

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