The John Fugelsang Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Rupert’s Empire of Dirt Sep 22, 2023

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John discusses the history and decline of Rupert Murdoch who has announced he's stepping down as Fox News and News Corp Chairman. Then, he jokes with stand-up comedian Jimmy Tingle. They talk about his beginnings as a comedian starting on the Tonight Show; the damage of Rupert Murdoch; and current politics including Biden, DeSantis, and Trump. Next, a special Native American segment as John interviews Ojibway author, artist, and speaker Julie Francella and Oglala Lakota writer and journalistSimon Moya-Smith. They discuss the atrocities, struggles, and strengths of First Peoples. Wrapping it up - they take a call from Mark in South Dakota on indigenous culture and abortions.

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Trump’s Aborted Abortion Positions Sep 21, 2023

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In the podcast today, John discusses the many changing positions over the years Donald Trump has taken on abortion and how the rest of the GOP shifts blame and evades the issue. Then he welcomes back with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca and they talk about the latest news in the Trump trials - longtime Trump assistant Molly Michael has given damaging info to the feds in the documents case. They also talk about Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter and the impending government shutdown. Next, he takes a call from attorney Marie in Atlanta on the Chesebro and Powel request to speak with the grand jury in Georgia. Then closing it up he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about the latest news. They speak with Steven in Kentucky about Nancy Reagan and other first ladies.

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Come on Joe - March with the UAW! Sep 20, 2023

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John discusses the United Auto Workers Strike and the ways both sides are approaching the issue. Then he talks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. about maternity and paternity paid leave, policies on child tax credits to stabilize affordable child care, and the defunding of WIC and SNAP. Next, John welcomes back comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit. They discuss current news including Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump's troubles. Sean in California calls in to chime in. And Lee fumes over recent book bans in red states.Then winding it up, He plays a clip of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the impending government shutdown - and Jessica in Maine calls in recounting a funny story John told many years ago.

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John's Top Ten "WTF" Moments of the Week Sep 19, 2023

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In today's monologue - John runs down the week's top ten cases of BS, rankfuckery and double-talking jive. Then he interviews Adolph Reed, who is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in issues of racism and U.S. politics. They discuss his recent piece in The Nation - "How Inequality Was Redefined as 'Poverty' - Letting Capitalism Off the Hook". Next he takes a call from Sean in California on Trump's Meet The Press interview. Then finally, he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome. They talk about Rolling Stone magazine Co-founder Jann Wenner being removed from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after make disparaging comments about Black and female performers. They take calls from Mitch at Kent State, Mark in Texas, and Norm in Tampa.

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Poking Fun at The Feckless, The Ridiculous, and The Inept. Sep 18, 2023

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This time in the podcast - John chats with Dr. Tracey Pearson about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempt to have an impeachment inquiry for President Biden. They also discuss Tommy Tuberville's antics, and why Trump is waiving a speedy trial in the Georgia RICO case. He plays clips from McCarthy and Rep. Adam Schiff. They takes calls from Dave in Washington, Mark in South Dakota, and Bill in New Jersey. Next he talks with democratic strategist Max Burns about Kevin McCarthy and Trump's troubles. And then, listener calls about life from Lou in Indiana and Stephen in Kentucky.

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Pioneers Uncovering the Truth Sep 16, 2023

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Our weekend podcast features 2 heroes that dare to speak truth to power. First John interviews freelance journalist Garrison Lovely. They discuss his cover story for The Nation magazine: "Confessions of a McKinsey Whistleblower" which is about his experience working for the consulting firm McKinsey and his struggles working on their most controversial clients, ICE and Rikers Island. Then, John welcomes Avi Loeb who is a theoretical physicist that works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. They chat about the government releasing classified information about extraterrestrial life, the space object Oumuamua which is thought to be an alien craft, and his new book "Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars".

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MAGA Completely Silent on Hunter's 2nd Amendment Rights Sep 16, 2023

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This time John runs down the headlines and discusses the indictment of Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges and the silence by the GOP on his right to own a gun. He takes a call from Laura in L.A. on the hypocrisy of the Republicans. Then, he speaks with David Corn who is a veteran Washington journalist and political commentator. He's also the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine and an analyst for MSNBC. They talk about the history of the GOP, the evolution of Trump, and his book "American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy". John then talks with Jeff in L.A. on poverty and being Jewish. Next theMinority Report with Thea Harper returns and this time she reports on a Seattle police officer who joked about an Indian grad student that was struck and killed by a cop car. Then finally he chats with political blogger Heather “Digby” Parton on early election polling.

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Reversible Mittens Hanging Out to Dry Sep 14, 2023

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The monologue today is about the announcement by Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024. John recounts his history in politics including Romney's flip flopping between bravery and brown nosing towards Trump. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on Kevin McCarthy and the Biden impeachment inquiry, ageism in elections, and they take a call from Sean in California on elections and Mitt Romney. Next, John welcomes back internet sensations - Brooklyn Dad Defiant and JoJo From Jerz to the show. They discuss Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of a theater in Denver, the impeachment inquiry, and the weak democratic messaging for 2024. Then lastly, he takes a call from Anthony in Washington on freedoms lost and won in America.

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Tips for the Expecting Impeacher Sep 13, 2023

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In today's monologue - John discusses House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who is in a bind with his role as the top Republican in Congress under threat from the far right, despite giving hardline conservatives the impeachment inquiry into President Biden that they've been asking for. Then, he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn on the impeachment inquiry and government censorship. Next, "The Rude Pundit" AKA Lee Papa returns to speak about the impeachment inquiry, the fake scandals of the GOP, and the indoctrination of kids to right wing ideology. They talk with Shelley in Georgia about abortion bans and Steve in San Diego on Kevin McCarthy. Then finally, John talks about Sen. John Kennedy’s sensual side as he reads sexy homosexual banned books on the Senate floor.

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The Victims and the Politics of 911 Sep 12, 2023

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A somber monologue today as John pays his respects to the many victims of 911. He discusses the politicizing of the anniversary by the GOP and their persistent refusal to blame the Saudi's for the tragedy. Then, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew and they speak with award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly on the aftermath and residual effects of the 911 attack. Next, John gathers another panel: comedians Rhonda Hansome and Frank Vignola; and women's rights activist and journalist Nida Khan. They chat about the unity, changes, and racism that came from 911 and they take calls from two different Bill's - both in New Jersey - who call in to share their own 911 stories. Then winding it up, the guests say goodbye and promote their latest works and shows.

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