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Debunking Mark Meadows Excuses Aug 30, 2023

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Max Burns fills in again for John. He discusses the hurricanes battering the east coast, former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence - Marc Short on CNN unraveling the Republican excuses for trying to overturn the 2020 election, and Vivek Ramaswamy getting caught lying on Fox News. Then, he interviews The Nation contributor Amanda Moore. She focuses on far-right extremism. She reported undercover as a MAGA supporter for nearly a year before being outed by Antifawatch.net. Her new feature, "Undercover with the New Alt-Right” appears in the latest edition of The Nation magazine. Then Max chats with Bill in New Jersey on abortion and Trump. Next, he talks about President Biden touting the prescription drug reduction that will happen as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. And winding it up he speaks with Sean in California on Trump's recent losses in federal court and Republican grifting and he talks with Norm in Tampa on the issue of eliminating independent pharmacies.

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Jacksonville Shooter Legally Bought Guns Used in Racist Murders Aug 30, 2023

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John is still on vacation. Political strategist Max Burns fills in this week. He talks about the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville Florida. Authorities say a white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika fatally shot three Black people at a Dollar General store. Max takes a call from Mitch at Kent State on the shooting. Then, he interviews Dan Helmer who is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, a Democrat representing District 40 in Fairfax and Prince William Counties. He has been a champion for his constituents in Richmond by protecting access to affordable healthcare with safe and legal abortions, passing common-sense gun reform, and protecting our democracy from extremists. Next, Max takes a call from Chris in California on gun control. Then winding it up he chats with Sean in California on racism intertwined in the GOP narrative.

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Interviews with Heroes Aug 28, 2023

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Joe Sudbay still in for John this week. He interviews New York State Senator Jessica Ramos on labor unions, worker's rights, and climate change. Next he talks with the President of the Brady Campaign - Kris Brown. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is a nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control. It is named after former White House Press Secretary James Brady, who was permanently disabled and later died in 2014 as a result of the Ronald Reagan assassination attempt in1981. And finally he chats with comedian and co-author of "The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark" - Trae Crowder about The 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls, Donald Trump, and his new book "Round Here and Over Yonder: A Front Porch Travel Guide by Two Progressive Hillbillies (Yes, that's a thing.)"

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Open Phones: Listeners Sound Off About GOP Primary Debates and Trump's Latest Arrest Aug 26, 2023

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Still filling in for John while he is on vacation in L.A. - Joe Sudbay guest hosts again. This time he talks with listeners about current politics and all thing Trump. Joe chats with Brian in Oregon, David in Nevada, Sean in California, Bill in Orlando, Stephen in Kentucky, Michael in the Bronx, Mike in Florida, and Mark in South Dakota.

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The Mug Shot of Donald Trump Aug 25, 2023

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Joe Sudbay is hosting once again for John. He talks about the circus of Trump turning himself in to be booked in the Georgia RICO case. Mitch from Kent State calls in to talk about the GOP presidential primary debate. Then, he welcomes Alex Burness, staff writer for Bolts politics magazine. They discuss voting rights being revoked in Kentucky and Virginia. Next, Joe chats with Ann Warner, CEO of WREN - Women's Rights and Empowerment Network about abortion restrictions in South Carolina. And then lastly, Joe interviews Tennessee Democrat activist Aftyn Behn, about her bid to be the next representative for House District 51.

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The First GOP Presidential Debate Aug 24, 2023

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Joe Sudbay is guest hosting again. He gives a preview to the first Republican presidential primary debate held in Milwaukee. Then he welcomes Rob Verchick, who is a legal scholar known for his studies and advocacy related to environmental law and climate change adaptation, they talk about the climate crisis. Next, Joe speaks with journalist, author, and talk radio host Michelangelo Signorile on reactions to the GOP debates. Then wrapping it up, he chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters on Fox TV and the Republican presidential debate.

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Trump's Co-defendants Say His Attorneys Encouraged Them to Lie Aug 23, 2023

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Joe Sudbay is again filling in while John is on vacation. He talks about Trump's co-defendants turning themselves in to Georgia authorities and switching to independent attorneys so they can tell the truth without repercussion. Then, he talks with award-winning multimedia journalist Brooke Binkowski on the Republican presidential primary debates, the disinformation about the border, and GOP attacks on the LGBTQ community. Next, he interviews John Russell, politics writer at The Holler. They discuss his work with More Perfect Union which is a progressive non-profit news media organization that specializes in video reporting and opinion coverage about the American labor movement and economic policy. They highlight his surprising video of MAGA opinions taken at a Trump rally. And finally he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about all things Trump related and other current news.

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Trump's Bail Agreement in Georgia Aug 22, 2023

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John is on vacation and Joe Sudbay is guest hosting. He opens the show with the latest headlines including Trump's announcement that he will turn himself in to Georgia authorities on Aug 24th. He also talks about the upcoming GOP presidential primary debates. Then. he interviews the president of Alliance for American Manufacturing - Paul Scott and they talk about employment, the economy, and future of manufacturing in America. Next, he speaks with historian and author Kathleen Frydl on Fascists, Fentanyl and her new forthcoming book "Liberalism and The Reinvention of the Corporate Person". Then lastly, Joe recounts a hate crime where a California store owner was fatally shot in a dispute over her pride flag. The suspect was shot and killed by police. He takes a call from Stephen in Kentucky.

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Top 10 Questions That Should Be Asked at The Republican Primary Debates Aug 22, 2023

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John's monologue today features the top news headlines and he discusses the upcoming GOP presidential debates. He then runs down the top questions he would ask if he was moderator of the debates. He also gives up his big winner of the week for "Fake Christian Friday" - Pastor Greg Locke and takes a call from Debbie in North Carolina about corruption in her state. Then, he interviews activist, educator, and movement builder Kim Samuel about her new book “On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation”. Next, John welcomes his latest Hollywood Comedy Panel: Mona Shaikh, Sarah Halstead, and Rich Chassler. They discuss Hurricane Hilary, the Republican presidential debates, and Donald Trump's many problems. They chat with Stephen in Kentucky and Rachel in L.A. Then to close it up they talk about the Maui fire, the demise of Twitter, and the SAG strike. Then they play "The Unpopular Opinion Game".

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Spotlight on 4 American Heroes Aug 19, 2023

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John Interviews Professor of Shakespeare Studies Farah Karim Cooper. They talk about her new book "The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race". Then he speaks with New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman about The Inflation Reduction Act, The Housing Is a Human Right Act, and The Pact Act. And then John chats with directors Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon. They discuss their new Hulu documentary "Sound of the Police" which spotlights the historically “fraught relationship” between African Americans and law enforcement.

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