In this podcast John discusses the life and death of Alexi Navalny. And the ruling that Trump has been ordered to pay $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial. Then he interviews author John Oakes about his book “The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without”. And wrapping it up he chats with TV's Frank Conniff.

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The discussion this time is about Marjorie Taylor Green throwing insults and picking fights during the House Oversite Committee hearing on Merrick Garland's contempt of Congress charges. John also talks about the Manhattan courthouse VEEP-stakes contest featuring congressional suck-ups playing ventriloquist dummies for Trump's gagged mouth. Then, he takes a few calls from listeners on the pitfalls and benefits of another Trump presidency. Next, John chats about music trivia with Mitch from Kent State and marijuana being de-scheduled by Biden with Beachside Bill. And winding it up, he interviews Rep. Sean Caston who serves in congress for Illinois's 6th district. They talk about his work as a climate scientist to help bring clean energy, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, and the MAGA movement.

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Moscow Marge Blows Up the House Oversite Committee

John's monologue this time is 2 fold. He first discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardoning MAGA extremist Daniel Perry who was convicted of murdering a Black protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. He then talks about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker who gave a prejudicial and misogynistic commencement address to college graduates at Benedictine College in Kansas. Then, he welcomes back political affairs analyst David Rothkopf to give his opinions on the upcoming presidential debates and his new article in Haaretz called "Biden Has Not Turned His Back on Israel. But Netanyahu Has." Next, John takes calls from listeners on freedom of religion and the 10 Commandments. Then lastly, it's the return of TV's Frank Conniff to chat with the riff raff about Donald Trump.

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Pompous Pride, Petulant Politics, and Predictable Prejudice

Today's podcast has John pondering about the June and September presidential debates announced by Biden and Trump as well as the new rules in place to make sure each candidate can speak without interruption. He then chats with podcast star, director, and actor Bob Cesca about Star Wars and Donald Trump. Next - It's the God Squad - returning to discuss religion and current politics. Then finally, John talks with Dr Tracy Pearson about all things Trump.

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The Ongoing Debate on How to Properly Debate During the Presidential Debates

John today discusses the New York antics of Trump and his groveling pack of ass-kissers just outside the courtroom. He then speaks with professor Corey Brettschneider about the Supreme Court and the Trials of Trump. Next, John welcomes back Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit to Joke about the world and the latest news. Then winding it up - Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to talk about Broadway and take calls from a variety of listeners.

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Veepstakes Challenge Bonus Round: Circumvent Trump's Gag Order

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.

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On Several Notable Deaths

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