The John Fugelsang Podcast

The topics today are about House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik saying we are much worse off now than we were four years ago (which was during the pandemic) and about Special Counsel Robert Hur testifying in the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report of the Biden classified documents case. Next, John chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court, Trump's legal troubles, and Robert Hur's testimony in the House. Then finally, he speaks with the Reverend Barry Lynn about current politics plus they do a review of the Oscars.

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This time John plays clips of Trump screwing up. Names - words - people - incoherent rambling. Funny Stuff! He interviews software engineer and data specialist Ken Block. They discuss his new book "Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections". And John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to chat with the Evil Army of the Night about Biden and Trump.

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John's monologue today reviews President Biden's message and delivery during his State of the Union speech. He also pokes fun at the EIPC FAIL of the GOP's response to Biden's message with a misleading and overly-dramatic speech from Alabama Senator Katie Britt. Then, he welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the popular Native Voices Segment. They discuss winning Native American votes in battleground states and the effects of alcohol in Native Americans. And, wrapping it up - they play another round of Indigenous "Did You Know?".

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In this special podcast - John interviews TV personality and psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw on how to navigate life in today's America and his new book " We've Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity".

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Today - John discusses President Biden's unpredictable State of the Union Speech where he took multiple jabs at Trump. Democratic commentator Nayyera Haq joins him for an in depth analysis of his speech. Then, some listeners call in to praise Biden's speech. Next, John speaks with Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Daily Beans Podcast Host Allison Gill about Biden's energy and topics. Then finally, he interviews North Carolina Democratic congressman Wiley Nickel on voter suppression due to gerrymandering, the Super Tuesday results, and Biden's SOTU speech.

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Chris Hauselt returns from his birthday adventure. John gets him caught up on all the news he missed while in Europe. He then discusses the latest post election news including Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump, some interesting new exit poll numbers, and Nikki Haley dropping out of the race. Then. he chats with actor, direct, and podcast host Bob Cesca on Kyrsten Sinema, Tulsi Gabbard, and Nikki Haley. Next, John welcomes back The God Squad Pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They discuss the bullying of trans people, a Christian school fined for covering up rape, and GOP holocaust deniers. Then closing it up, he speaks with Dr. Tracy Pearson on the Eagles lyrics lawsuit.

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In today's podcast - John gives live updates during the Super Tuesday election returns and discusses the roller coaster career of Kyrsten Sinema as she announces she is bowing out of the Arizona Senate race. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the Supreme Court and the legal issues of Trump. Next, political blogger The Rude Pundit AKA Lee Papa returns to joke about elections, President Biden, and Trump's chances of winning. Then finally, he speaks with SiriusXM Host Joe Sudbay on the Super Tuesday results and Kyrsten Sinema dropping out.

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Today's monologue focuses on the Supreme Court's ruling that states can't kick Trump off the ballot - only congress can do that. Then John interviews Texas State Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. on the situation at the border. And winding it up - he welcomes comedians Rhonda Hansome and John Poveromo for a round-house news discussion. They chat about the Supreme Court's ruling and Vice President Kamala Harris calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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In today's podcast - John discusses President Biden announcing the U.S. is rushing humanitarian aid to the desperate Palestinians in war-torn GAZA. Next, he interviews Brian J. Karem - who is an award-winning investigative reporter, a writer, a producer, a bestselling true crime author, and a former correspondent for America's Most Wanted. They talk about Roe v. Wade, Mitch McConnell retiring from leadership in the Senate, and all things Trump. And Winding it up - he chats with Activist Julie Francella and Journalist Simon Moya-Smith on indigenous culture and communities.

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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 rise of Christian Nationalism. Then he interviews Jonathon Metzl who is Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University, and he is also Director of the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society. They discuss his book "Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland".

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Joe Sudbay is guest hosting and he discusses the retirement of Mitch McConnell as Minority Leader in the Senate and the decision of the Supreme Court to take up Donald Trump's Immunity case. Then, he interviews the President of Take Back the Court: Sarah Lipton-Lubet on the Alabama IVF ruling. Next, he speaks with journalist Jordan Zakarin on how the GOP is undermining democracy with gerrymandering and he also sheds light on the union movement. Then lastly, Joe talks with the CEO of The National Black Justice Coalition - Dr. David Johns and the Executive Director of The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - Melanie Willingham-Jaggers on GOP attacks in the LGBTQ community.

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In today's podcast John talks about the passing of legendary comedian Richard Lewis, the execution of Ivan Cantu, and Mitch McConnell’s retirement and legacy. Then he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca on the Supreme Court taking Trump’s immunity case. And finally he welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to talk about Alabama's IVF ruling, the Supreme Court taking Trump’s immunity case, and Mitch McConnell’s retirement.

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This time John's monologue focuses on the looming government shutdown and the fealty of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Donald Trump who has ordered no aid for Ukraine, no funding bill, and no border deal passed in congress. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the IVF ruling and Trump’s immunity challenge in the documents case. Next, John talks with political blogger "The Rude Pundit" about attacks on trans and migrants, the MI primary, and Biden’s age. And finally, he chats with "Comedy Daddy" comedian Keith Price on Trump’s racist comments at CPAC, Trump’s trials and cases in court, and how they are fed up with the GOP.

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In todays monologue - John discusses the devolution of CPAC, the closing gap between Trump and Nikki Haley, and the prospects for this years election. He talks with Brian from Oregon and then chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome on Trump underperforming in the primaries and the continuing problems deescalating the Israel-Hamas War. They also take some calls and speak to listeners about abortion access and the D.C. Crime Bill.

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Political strategist Max Burns fills in for John. He reads the headlines and discusses far-right conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, calling for an 'end to democracy' at CPAC and Nikki Haley backtracking on whether an embryo is a baby after the controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. Then he interviews Jennifer Reitman the founder and publisher DAME magazine. He chats with Brian from Oregon and Chris about women's reproductive rights. And finally, Max speaks with Former five term Pennsylvania State Representative - Brian Sims about getting out the vote in his state.

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John discusses a new story in Axios that shows the largest U.S. cities report hate crimes have been surging in the past few years and the Anti-Defamation League reports that 17 people were killed from hate crimes in 2023 and all of them were caused by right-wing extremists. He also chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price and comedian Frank Vignola.

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Nayyera Haq guest hosts this time for John. She runs down news headlines including the ongoing backlash after the murder of Russia's Alexi Navalny and the former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov who has been arrested and charged with lying to the FBI about a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter. She interviews DeNora Getachew from DoSomething.org; Jeet Heer of The Nation; and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner of MomsRising.

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Democratic Strategist Max Burns guest hosts. He discusses the latest headlines and Trump desperately trying to pay off his criminal penalties. He speaks with Amanda Moore about CPAC and interviews Nick Suplina - the Senior V.P. for Law & Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety which is the country’s largest gun violence prevention organization.

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In today's podcast, John discusses the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are people. He interviews Mark Alesia from Raw Story on the 11 ways Trump doesn't become president and Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood on Alabama's death penalty which is now using the slow tortuous drug nitrogen to carry out their death sentences.

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John interviews actor, activist, and award-winning filmmaker Rob Reiner and documentary producer/ director Dan Partland on their new movie "God and Country" which examines the implications of Christian Nationalism and how it distorts not only the constitutional republic, but Christianity itself.

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