John talks about OPEC's plan to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day and how the GOP will blame Biden for the higher gas prices. Then he talks with Bob Cesca on Politics and more. Next he chats with Kendall and Bruce both from California. Then finally comedy daddy Keith Price joins in and they talk to Richie, and then Cela.

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John discusses the death of legendary country artist Loretta Lynn and the abortion scandal of football star turned politician Herschel Walker. He also talks about the latest in the Trump/ Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first week at SCOTUS. Then he chats with Dylan in New Mexico on Dr Oz killing dogs and many other animals in experiments and John brings up an interesting article about Covid 19 racial vaccine inequity doing a 180 due to so many white republicans refusing the vaccine. Then finally he checks in on the heated Beasley/Budd senate race in North Carolina.

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This time John mulls over the devastation of Hurricane Ian and the announcement from President Biden that Puerto Rico will receive funding for places hardest hit. Then he discusses the new session of SCOTUS and their new cases including rejecting MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's bid to fend off a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion voting machines. Plus he also talks about the escalation of right wing calls for violence from Margie Greene, Donny Trump, and a large portion of Republican political ads. Next he interviews author David J. Rothkopf on his new article in the Daily Beast "Putin has left the World No Other Option". Then he has some laughs with comedians Rhonda Hansome and Scott Blakeman as they take listener calls and finally John chats with Bill in New jersey to wrap up the show.  

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Today, John talks about Hurricane Ian's aftermath, the "Unity" of Florida governor Ron DeSantis, and the latest speech from Vladimir Putin proclaiming parts of Ukraine are now annexed by Russia.   He then chats with callers Tom from Boston and Floyd in Mississippi. Next he interviews Juliet Jeske, @DecodingFoxNews, on the outlandish things said on right wing media. He plays some of her clips and takes a few calls from listeners. Then finally he speaks with Bill in New Jersey about the birthday of Jewish author and philosopher Elie Wiesel.

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In this episode John discusses the bible and redemption. He chats with Gordon in Illinois about forgiving people and reparations. Then Cela from Texas talks about her friend in Hurricane Ian and her pot corn bread. Next Richie in L.A. talks about disco and Rich in Indiana reminds John about the Drop Kick Murphy's New Album release and quotes Arlo Guthrie about music integrity. The finally John Interviews former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen on the Trump Foundation; Mar-a-Lago snitches; other Trump attorneys; the possibility of Donald going to jail; and his new book "Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics"

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As Hurricane Ian bears down on Chris - John talks about the the 4th landfall of the storm and the devastation in Florida - then he discusses the GOP's rejection of Biden's student loan debt forgiveness. Next he speaks to law and political science professor Corey Brettschneider on the Midterms; the latest Jan 6th Committee developments; and other Trump scandals. Then he interviews Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on her new book "On Repentance And Repair - Making Amends in an Unapologetic World". Then finally he chats with Rev. Sandie in Los Angeles on Hurricane Ian and fighting racism.

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In this podcast John talks about hurricane Ian flooding Florida and the Biden “Where’s Jackie? " gaff saying the media is blowing his mistake out of proportion. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on natural disasters and the newest revelations about Trump's stolen documents from Special Master Raymond Dearie and the DOJ. Next he interviews Leigh McGowan who hosts the Politics Girl podcast. They talk about voting, abortion bans, and Donald Trump's scandals. Then Keith Price joins John and they discuss some juicy bits from Maggie Haberman's new book  “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America".

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This time John tells the history of what really happened in 1835 when the government forced the Cherokee Peoples to sign the Treaty of New Echota. A quarter of the native Americans perished as they were removed from their homelands in Georgia and Tennessee - marching in the winter to Oklahoma. The treaty promises representation in congress but that has never happened. Next John interviews Democratic Party strategist and television personality Julie Roginsky who (along with Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly) sued Roger Ailes and Fox news alleging sexual harassment. (She was portrayed by Ahna O'Reilly in the movie Bombshell) Her new podcast called RETALIATION echoes her own fight against the cruelty of NDAs and champions women who have spoken truth to power. Then John plays a clip from Elizabeth Warren and chats with Nancy in Cincinnati about it; Cela from Texas calls to thank him for talking about the Cherokee Nation; and Bruce in California calls to discuss fascism rising in MAGA circles. Then finally he talks to Seth in L.A. about the GOPs plan to impeach Biden.

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John talks about the newly elected far right prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. He then discusses the 14 early signs of fascism as more countries turn to conservatism and the U.S. embraces many of the signs. Next he interviews Chris Lehmann, DC bureau chief of The Nation magazine, about the Midterms, immigration and Trump. Then he ponders on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's new Republican styled messaging. And finally he chats with Rhonda Hansome about the Brett Favre - Mississippi Welfare scandal.

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John gives a monologue discussing the new "Commitment to America" announcement from house GOP members. He plays excerpts that prove their real commitment is to total political warfare. Next he interviews American history writer Kenneth C. Davis on the return of book banning for "Banned Books Week". Then he talks with film producer Jerry Hamza about George Carlin and the new film "George Carlin’s American Dream". And finally he chats with caller Steven in Kentucky about classic movies and movie stars.

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