This time, John discusses the latest news in his monologue: the death of jazz legend David Sanborn; the UN updating the civilian death toll in Gaza, and the excellent testimony of Michael Cohen in Trump's 2016 election interference trial in New York. He then interviews Federico Finchelstein who is a world-renowned expert on fascism, populism, and dictatorship and is a Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College in New York City. They talk about his new book "The Wannabe Fascists". And finally he Jokes with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Jimmy Tingle about current news and Jimmy's new show "Humor and Hope for Humanity" which is running at the Soho Playhouse in New York City Through June 2nd.Tickets and more information available at Jimmy Tingle dot com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today, John lists off his top dirtbags of the week. Then, he welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner who is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising. They talk about the GOP trying to restrict birth control, abortion bans, and getting out the vote. Next, he plays a montage of GOP pundits promising retribution for Trump's prosecutions. And finally, TV's Frank is back and they talk about Trump and take calls from the Evil Army of the Night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Counting Down the Top Dickheads of the Week

Town Hall with Dr. Phil McGraw 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". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interview with Dr Phil Revisited

John talks about the events that led to the end of World War 2 and the world commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast. Then, he interviews comedian Chris Duffy about his new book "Let’s Hang Out: Making (and Keeping) Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Nonromantic Relationships". And finally John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their popular Native Voices segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remembering D Day

The monologue today is a collage of stories. John talks about the Georgia Court of Appeals putting a block on Trump's Fulton County Election interference case, NY Governor Kathy Hochul blocking the NYC the congestion pricing plan, and Senate Republicans blocking passage of a bill that would guarantee access to contraception. Also, he discusses Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries roasting congressman Byron Donalds for praising the benefits of Jim Crow, a new ProPublica report that shows multiple Trump witnesses received major financial rewards from his campaign, and Trump openly colluding with Vladmir Putin by saying Russia won't release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unless he wins the election. Then, he welcomes back Podcast Star Bob Cesca to chat about current news and Trump. And finally The God Squad returns to talk about the news and take questions from listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bribery, Witness Tampering, and Hostages

The monologue today focuses on President Biden saying he's restricting asylum to help “gain control” of the U.S.- Mexico border. Then, John speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Supreme Court and the Trump verdict. Next, he interviews Wisconsin Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan on current news and the cult of the GOP. And finally John talks with Dr. David Johns who is is the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Fixer Elixir to Soothe an Ailing Democracy

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