John discusses the many screwball, insane, maniacal decisions coming from the Oval Office. The continuing effort by MAGA to make Charlie Kirk a glorified hero and worshipped saint. Donald Trump’s $15Billion lawsuit against the New York Times was thrown out of court for being, among other things, too long at 85 pages and full of tedious and irrelevant language. Trump pushing out US Attorney Erik Siebert for not inventing a crime to charge New York Attorney General Laticia James with. The continued fall out over Trump exercising his censorship rights and pushing out Jimmy Kimmel. And then of course, Trump trying to desperately distract from the Epstein files. Next, he talks with Producer Chris Hauselt about his strange MAGA run-in at the dog park. Then winding it up - Chris packaged up a special treat! Some audio clips from John's New York Times best selling book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds 

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Julie and Simon join John for a wide-ranging conversation: reflecting on Robert Redford’s cinematic legacy and his longtime allyship with Indigenous communities, unpacking the myth of ‘reverse racism,’ and celebrating California’s new bill aimed at keeping Native children with their families. They also take spirited listener calls, and share excitement over Indigenous Fashion Week (the first of its kind) earning a glowing Vogue feature as the standout showcase of the entire week! Migwetch (thank you) for listening!

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John discusses Disney executives who are hopeful they can bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back to the airwaves but want a commitment from the host to “turn down the temperature” of his monologues and political humor. Which is of course, censorship. He also plays clips from FCC Chair Brendan Carr - bragging about his power to crush any broadcast political show he wants. Then, he talks with Richard Chew of WCPT in Chicago about Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk, and Trump's plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. Then finally, John welcomes back the 2 Taras to talk politics. Tara Devlin is a comedian and the host of the Tarabuster, where she looks at news, politics and history through an unapologetically liberal lens. Tara Dublin is a comedian and author of “The Sound of Settling: A Rock & Roll Love Story”. Together Tara Devlin and Tara Dublin are the co-hosts of The Tara Show podcast.

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John talks about his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds - being on the New York Times Best Seller list. He also discusses ABC announcing it has pulled late night host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves indefinitely, a reaction to criticism Kimmel had for conservatives in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Then, he chats with Bob Cesca on Trump's tariffs and Kash Patel's epic failures. Next, John has a round house discussion with Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad on the success of John's book and the evils of Christian Nationalism. And lastly, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to discuss the legal angles democrats still have.

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John discusses the life of legendary actor and director Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. He also talks about FBI Director Kash Patel who clashed with the Senate Judiciary Committee, snapping and smirking at Senate Democrats who questioned his leadership and challenged him on the agency’s failures. He plays many clips from the heated exchanges. Then, John interviews Garnet Henderson who is an investigative reporter specializing in abortion access, anti-rights disinformation, and other intersections of health, policy, and culture. They talk about a new lawsuit in Texas where a woman claims her boyfriend (a US Marine) got her pregnant and then put 10 abortion pills in her hot chocolate when she refused to have an abortion. Next, he speaks with Matthew Boedy who is a professor in the English department at the University of North Georgia. Targeted by Turning Point USA in 2016 and listed on its infamous “professor watchlist,” Boedy has emerged as one of the foremost experts on Turning Point USA and its founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, exposing its role in Christian nationalism and the threat to democracy it poses. They talk about John's new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds and Matthew's new book "The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy". Then finally, John welcomes back Comedy Daddy Keith Price to chat with the Evil Army of the Night about Kash Patel, Donald Trump, and Robert Redford.

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John discusses the desperate attempt of Republicans to blame anyone and everyone else for the shooting of Charlie Kirk even though the shooter was one of their own. Then, he welcomes back Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to discuss the recent shootings and Trump's crackdown of liberal speech. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss the curtailing of free speech, the 2 separate universes of public information, and how history repeats itself. Then finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they talk listeners off the edge and give advice on how to deal with Maga extremists in their lives.

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John discusses the outrage in the GOP when they thought Charlie Kirk's shooter was a Muslim or a trans person - then a complete about face when come to find out he was a right wing - white Nazi boy. Then, he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn about Christian Nationalism and the release of John's new book "Separation of Church and Hate". And then lastly, John chats with Democratic Strategist and political columnist Max Burns and they answer questions from listeners about the challenges of navigating a polarized world while advocating for justice, equality, and democracy.

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Julie and Simon join John for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest headlines.

They dive into the controversy around Charlie Kirk’s recent events, celebrate the first Indigenous New York Fashion Week ever, and discuss President Trump’s push to review several Smithsonian museums — starting with the National Museum of the American Indian. Plus, listener calls and thoughts throughout the hour.

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John talks about the GOP saying to not politicize the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's death yet they are doing so and using the event to justify attacking people. He remembers how the same thing happened during the tragedy of 9/11. Then, he speaks with Renee Hopkins who is CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Renee has experienced the scourge of gun violence first-hand including the tragic loss of her brother Arnie in a school shooting in 1996. Then, John chats with Jody Hamilton and Sean “Smith” Pierce. Jody is the executive producer of the Stephanie Miller Show. She's has garnered several Telly and Aurora Awards for her efforts and one Emmy nomination so far. Sean has owned the airwaves for over 30 years, producing for some of the biggest names like Randi Rhodes, Stephanie Miller, and Bill Press. These days, they're co-hosting and co-producing "The Politics Bar".

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John talks about Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. News of the assassination spread quickly across social media and details, and suspects, are still unknown at this time. Kirk, at only 31, had become a major influence in MAGA politics and his Turning Point USA organization helped codify far-right conservative ethos among an entire generation of young Americans. At the exact same moment, in Colorado, another school shooting left three students critically wounded. The 46th and 47th school shootings this year. John discusses this and other news with podcast star Bob Cesca; Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad; and legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson.

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