Joe Sudbay is guest hosting for John again. He talks about Trump railing against President Zelensky while brown-nosing Vladmir Putin. He also discusses Trump posting a picture of himself as royalty on Truth Social proclaiming "Long Live the King" after announcing his challenge to NYC congestion pricing. Then, he interviews Kathleen J. Frydl who is an award-winning historian and author. She has written The G.I. Bill and The Drug Wars in America, 1940-1973 and they discuss her forthcoming piece: Liberalism & the Reinvention of the Corporate Person. Next, Joe speaks with Sarah Parker who is a prominent Black activist and community organizer based in Florida, known for her unwavering commitment to social justice and reproductive rights. She is the President and Executive Director of Voices of Florida, a grassroots organization dedicated to advocacy, education, and community support. Then finally, he plays a clip of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy passing the buck on recent plane crashes and chats with listeners about the resistance to Trump.

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John is on break. Joe Sudbay fills in. He talks about federal prosecutor Danielle Sassoon who resigned after Trump's justice department ordered her to drop the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. He also discusses the attempts to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from destroying the government and stealing your information. Then, he interviews Jon Bauman who is the President of Social Security Works PAC, but probably he's probably best known as “Bowzer” from the hit TV series and musical group, “Sha Na Na”. Next, Joe speaks with Nourbese Flint. She is President of All* Above All which work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color. Then finally, he chats with Comedy Daddy Keith Price and listeners about current news and politics.

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John interviews historian and New York Times best selling author Kenneth C. Davis on the history of Presidents’ Day and historian and New York Times best selling author Jemar Tisby on Black History month and racism in America.

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John interviews the chief executive of Democracy Forward: Skye Perryman on the massive lawsuits that are being filed against the Trump Administration. Then he interviews investigative journalist Greg Palast on the 3.5 million votes that Donald Trump illegally purged during the 2024 presidential election thereby clinching his win.

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John speaks with journalist Simon Moya-Smith & Julie Francella on Indian health service programs being exempt from Trump’s DEI order.

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John talks about the consequences of Trump and Who won the Week: Kendrick Lamar, Putin or Measles? Plus. journalist Chris Lehmann on his new piece “The MAGA Assault on the Media Is Picking Up Steam”

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John’s monologue this time is about Trump making secret deals with Vladmir Putin - giving him everything he was hoping for. Then, he jokes with actor and podcast host Bob Cesca on Gaza, Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, and RFK Jr's impending confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary. Next, The God Squad is back. Theologian Dillon Cruz and former pastor Keith Giles talk with John and listeners on Trump's new Executive Order on Anti-Christian bias and a little about how attacks on DEI are an assault on human rights. And finally, legal Analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson chats with the crew on the current Constitutional Crisis and the evils of Trump.

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In this episode - John’s monologue is all about the Pope vs. Trump and his blind, revoltingly fake Christian followers. Then, he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Trump and the current constitutional crisis AND Corey and John's brand new podcast "The Oath and the Office". Then. John interviews author Ross Benes on his new book “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times”. And finally, he chats with listeners about the take over of Gaza, Trump's tariffs, and the future with First Lady Elon Musk.

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John’s monologue today is about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl and MAGA’s ridiculous response. Then, he speaks with Satya Rhodes-Conway. She is the 58th Mayor of Madison of Wisconsin. They talk about 133 U.S. mayors and local elected officials representing 25 million Americans who are calling on Congress to preserve clean energy tax credits & Protect Economic Benefits for Local Communities. Next, John jokes with political comedian and Podcast Host Pete Dominick on the GOP and the state of uncertainty. And lastly, he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome. They chat with listeners on racism, pandering, and the Super Bowl.

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The monologue this time involves First Lady Elon Musk illegally dismantling USAID - firing thousands of employees and saying he will rehire DOGE staffer Marko Elez who resigned after The Wall Street Journal reported he had posted racist messages to X that included “normalize Indian hate”. Next, John talks with Democratic strategist Max Burns about his new piece in The Hill called "Congress must stand up to Trump’s USAID power grab — before it’s too late". Then finally, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to chat with listeners about Elon, Trump, and his new "Mads are Back" show.

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