Today's monologue is split between Trump and McCarthy. John talks about New York Judge Arthur Engoron who has issued a gag order and rebuked Trump after his social media post attacking his clerk. Trump then left the courthouse after claiming he was trapped there. He also discusses the ousting of Speaker McCarthy and the prospective replacements. Then, John welcomes back actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca and they talk about Trump's legal troubles and Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter. Next, some calls from listeners: Rich in Indiana on Charlton Heston’s Birthday and legacy, Gordon in Illinois on Hakeem Jeffries being Speaker, and Todd in Maine on Stephen King. Then lastly John chats with legal analyst/consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson on the McCarthy ousting and they take a call from Bill in New Jersey on Rudy Giuliani, Kevin McCarthy, Hunter Biden, Rod Serling, and Trump.

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