John lists off all the things to be grateful for in 2023. Then, he interviews freelance writer for Fast Company - Adam Bluestein on the success of diabetes/weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. Then, year end calls from listeners: Steve in L.A., Laurie in Florida, Dave in Pittsburg, Rachel in L.A., and Stephen in Kentucky.

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So Many Reasons to be Grateful on Christmas

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First - A flashback episode with the God Squad from last December and then a recent interview from last week. 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.

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The God Squad Past and Present

The long awaited and much anticipated verdict: GUILTY X 34 for Comb-over Caligula in the NY business fraud trial. John discusses the reactions and surprise outcome with listeners. Then, journalist and political analyst for CNN Brian Karem returns to talk about the verdict and the November election. Next, Dr. Tracy Pearson and Comedy Daddy Keith Price join the crew to take calls on the guilty verdict and the upcoming sentencing. Then rounding it out, John interviews Jessica Denson who is known for her pioneering legal work invalidating Trump's infamous and illegal NDA in court.

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But Where Will We Find Handcuffs So Tiny?

Today's podcast is a mixed bag of news: Biden's campaign event in Philadelphia that focuses on Black voters, Pope Francis apologizing for using a homophobic slur for gay men, and the continuing circus outside Trump's Manhattan courtroom. Then, John speaks with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump and the upcoming election. And finally he welcomes back Dr Tracy Pearson to chat with listeners about Trump and other current news.

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The Vatican's New "Don't Say Gay" Law

Today John again calls for an end to the slaughter of innocent Palestinians in Gaza after an Israeli bombing in a Rafah tent camp killed civilian women and children. He also discuss the chaos in New York as the Biden campaign sends in Robert Deniro and 2 January 6th Capitol police officers to speak to the media outside Trump's election interference trial. Then, he welcomes back Prof. Corey Brettschneider to give his take on the Supreme court and the Trump trials. Next, John chats with the Reverend Barry Lynn about religion and current politics. Then, wrapping it up he takes some calls from listeners on religion and Donald Trump. 

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All Eyes on Rafah

For Memorial Day - We are flashing back to 2 Ken Burns interviews. First John talks with him about his film "Benjamin Franklin". The second is his Town Hall discussion about Ken's documentary "The US and the Holocaust".

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So Many Reasons to be Grateful on Christmas

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