The John Fugelsang Podcast

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They're Pointing the Finger at YOU, Rudy... Aug 07, 2023

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This time, John gives us the latest updates in the Trump trials and throws in some other current news stories as well. Then he takes calls from Richard in Texas on history and the bible, Dave in Washington on Putin and Ukraine, and Jeff in Virginia on the separation of church and state. Next, John brings in his comedy panel: Jody Hamilton and Mona Shaikh. They talk about the SAG Strike, the new culture of weed acceptance, and Trump's indictment. Plus they take a call from John in California on the SAG strike. Then wrapping it up, they speak with Sean in California on Trump and Barbie and Lisa in New Mexico on Jody's new job with Stephanie Miller.

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Fake Christian Friday Aug 05, 2023

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John continues broadcasting from Los Angeles. His monologue recounts the beginnings of Donald Trump as a cheeseball celebrity and he counts off the revoltingly fake Christians of the week. First place is the Louisiana school district where a new law mandates "In God We Trust" be displayed in every classroom of public schools across the state. Next, John welcomes back his comedy panel: Dr. Tracy Pearson, Liam McEneaney, and Ron Placone. They take calls from Bill in New Jersey, Stephen in Kentucky, Dylan in New Mexico, and Dennis in San Diego. Then, John plays a clip of John Eastman's Lawyer on his defense. They take calls from Bruce in California, Rich in Dallas, and Mark in Wisconsin. He also plays a clip of Vivek Ramaswamy on conspiracy theories. Bob in California calls in to compare Charles Manson and Trump. Then finally, he interviews Greta Kemp Martin who is the Democratic candidate running for Mississippi Attorney General and running to unseat the attorney who overturned Roe v. Wade. They discuss the gutting of Roe V Wade, fighting for worker rights, and how to fund education in her state.

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Trump Arraignment Syndrome Aug 04, 2023

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It's arraignment day for Trump once again and John's monologue discusses how it began and where we are headed. He takes calls from Justin in North Carolina, and Sean in California. Then he chats with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump's arraignment and indictment for his role in the January 6th insurrection. Next, John welcomes his celebrity comedy panel as he continues his stint in L.A.: Dr. Tracy Pearson, Liam McEneaney, and Ron Placone. They talk about the Trump legal troubles and play the "Unpopular Opinion Game".

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Analyzing the GOP Coping Mechanism Aug 03, 2023

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John is broadcasting from L.A. and his monologue today discusses the details in Trump's federal 2020 election tampering indictment and how the GOP is scrambling to come up with a logical defense. He takes a call from Laura in Los Angeles on Madonna and Trump. Then, the great Bob Cesca is back to banter about the latest Trump indictments plus they reminisce and remember Paul Reubens AKA Pee Wee Herman who recently passed. Next, he takes calls from Sean in California, Rachel in L.A., and Mike in Georgia. And, John closes it up with democratic strategist Max Burns and they chat about congress, the GOP, and all things Trump.

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Trump's January 6th Indictment Aug 02, 2023

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John runs down the details of Trump's latest indictment being charged with four counts in connection with his efforts to subvert the will of voters in 2020. He takes calls from Trucker Blake and Rich both in Indiana. Then he interviews Aallyah Wright who is the national rural issues reporter for Capital B News. They discuss Patrick Braxton who was the first black mayor elected to Newburn, Alabama and has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit due to harassment and intimidation. Next, Dr. Tracy Pearson breaks down the latest Trump indictment. They chat with Pit Doc in Ohio, Brian in Oregon, and Stephen in Kentucky. Then wrapping it up - Dr. Tracy talks about the Lizzo scandal and Mike in Michigan calls to ask if the Trump trial should be televised.

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Looking a Grift Horse in the Mouth Aug 01, 2023

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John's monologue today discusses Donald Trump's latest failures in court and how he's been grifting from his base for campaign finances but uses the money to pay his legal bills. He takes a call from Marsha in San Diego on religion and politics. Then he chats with Rev. Barry Lynn and they talk about the movie Oppenheimer and the 2024 GOP hopefuls. He speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about Trump lawyers. Next, John hosts a comedy panel featuring Rhonda Hansome, Frank Vignola and Karen Schwarz. They discuss Elon Musk and Twitter/ X, the Trump campaign, and other Republicans running for president. Debbie in Arizona calls in, and also Sean in California. Then lastly the panel talks about the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, zoom as a medium, and the death of actor/ comedian Paul Reubens. Mitch at Kent State calls in to rave about Rhonda's play.

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The Reich Stuff with RFK Jr. Jul 31, 2023

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The monologue this time discusses how the GOP's inquiry to impeach President Biden may actually help his approval ratings and the new accusations that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used a Nazi code on X, formerly called Twitter. Then, he interviews author and whistleblower Miles Taylor on his new book “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump ”. Next, John plays clips of Trump claiming innocence and takes calls from Theresa in Washington State, Pastor John in Connecticut, and Jay in North Carolina. Then winding it up - he plays a clip of Rep. Eric Swalwell responding to questions about his heated exchange on the house floor with Speaker McCarthy. He takes calls from Kenzi in Texas, Richie in L.A., Beachside Bill in Florida, and Stephen in Kentucky.

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Trump's New Indictment Shows Criminal Cover-Up Jul 29, 2023

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In this weekend podcast, John talks about the heat wave and explains the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State. Then it's Thea Harper's Minority Report. She discusses the case of Carly Russell who faked her own kidnapping and the case of Alisha Watts, a North Carolina woman who is still missing. Next, Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns and they talk about the Tim Scott Prayer Breakfast, a Texas teacher who was fired from her job after going to a drag show, and other current news. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Mark in South Dakota, and Bill in New Jersey. Then finally, John interviews cover song expert /author Ray Padgett and they chat about his new book "Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members".

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January 6th Indictment Watch Jul 28, 2023

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This time John discusses the heat wave and Biden's speech on climate change; Mitch McConnell's medical incident freezing up during a news conference; and the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Then, he welcomes Prof. Corey Brettschneider back and they talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judicial system and Trump's January 6th indictment watch as well as other Trump news. Next, Mark in Wisconsin calls in about racism and the white-washing of slavery and Sean in California calls to chat about Special Counsel Jack Smith. Then winding it up - John interviews Samuel Freedman about his book “Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights”.

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Sinead Owes You Nothing Jul 27, 2023

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Lots of news for this monologue. First, a former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told house lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified flying objects and alien bodies. Second, Hunter Biden plead not guilty in court after his plea deal fell apart. Third, Mitch McConnell was escorted away during his news conference after freezing up mid sentence. Fourth, Rudy Giuliani admitted he made false statements about 2 Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss - falsely accused them of manipulating ballots. And Fifth, the passing of iconic singer Sinead O'Conner. Then, he chats with director, actor, and podcast host Bob Cesca on Sinead's death, Star Trek, and all things Trump. Next John interviews Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO of Upwardly Global. They discuss how to reform the US policies on refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Then there's a full discussion of the House UAP Hearings. He takes calls from David in Santa Fe, Mike in Georgia, and Charles in Miami.

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