John discusses a collection of Trump-related stories. First, Trump says he had no knowledge of an Israeli attack on Hamas headquarters in Doha, Qatar where at least 5 lower level Hamas fighters were killed. Second, Trump and Kristi Noem's Hyundai ICE raid has cause major economic backlash. Third, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg kissing up to Trump at his big Remodeled Rose Garden party. And fourth, Trump telling West Point to cancel Tom Hanks' military award event. Then, he interviews Ryan Clarkson, founder and managing partner of Clarkson Law Firm who is overseeing the firm's innovative AI litigation practice. Experts at Clarkson Law Firm have been representing numerous patients and their families in legal fights against insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Humana, exposing how, due to AI’s denial of claims, elderly patients have been unable to access and afford the very same care their doctors have ordered, leading to some even passing away due to being denied medical care. Then, John jokes with comedian Keith Price AKA Comedy Daddy and they take calls from listeners on RFK Jr, the Supreme Court, and much more.

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John talks about the Supreme Court ruling ICE is allowed to resume its roving immigration patrols of California, like stop and frisk meets “show me your papers”. He also discusses the release of the Jeffrey Epstein Birthday book with Trump's dirty pubescent drawings. Then, he interviews Jonathan Strum, who is a former Georgetown University Professor of Israeli Law and Middle East Affairs. They talk about his recent Hill column where he outlines why neither Netanyahu nor Hamas has incentives to end the war — and how those self-interests continue to fuel escalation. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to chat about the disastrous Supreme Court ruling and Justice John Roberts allowing Trump to fire an FTC Commissioner. Then lastly, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to joke with listeners about pop culture and Trump's latest mishigas.

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John runs down Trump's biggest Bootlickers of the week. First - Kristi Noem's stupid ICE Hyundai raid in Georgia. Second, the combined micro-penis energy of Pete Hegseth and Trump... naming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Third is Secretary of State Marco Rubio who continues to spin his airstrike on a boat off the Venezuelan coast - saying it was running drugs for the Tren El Aragua gang. Then fourth, Governor Ron DeSantis who announced Florida will be the first state to end all vaccine mandates. And John wraps things up with TV's Frank Conniff who joins the crew to talk about the evils and exploits of Trump and crew.

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Simon and Julie join John for a powerful discussion honoring the late Graham Greene, reflecting on his legacy as an actor, mentor, and champion for Native voices. They also discuss the government’s $18 million payout to victims of Dr. Stanley Patrick Weber (Non-Indigenous), a former Indian Health Service doctor who sexually abused Native boys for years. Callers share their heartfelt reactions, stories, and reflections.

Julie’s latest Substack is a moving tribute to Graham Greene. Here is the link

 https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancella/p/graham-greene-was-everyones-uncle?r=1u83jb&utm_medium=ios

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John discusses the sun-baked and hormonally rattled visage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who graced the Senate Finance Committee for several hours of back and forth over the Health and Human Services Secretary’s new direction for American public health. During his testimony, Kennedy told the committee he had to fire CDC Dir. Susan Monarez because she lied to Americans – unfortunately it wasn't the lies he wanted her to say. Then, he speaks with journalist Brian Karem on the Epstein files, RFK's brain functions, and Trump's waning popularity. Then lastly, 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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In this episode, John plays clips of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as they gathered with members of Congress to speak to reporters and urge the White House and Congress to release the full dossier of information on Epstein’s crimes. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's tariff dilemma, the Epstein victims speaking out, and Florida’s Gov. and Surgeon General announcing they're removing ALL vaccine requirements for everyone in the state. Next, John speaks with the tattooed theologian Dillon Naber Cruz on the evil doings of white Christian Nationalists. And rounding it out - John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they answer legal questions from listeners on current news and Trump related issues.

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John discusses a judge ruling that Trump's use of the military in L.A. violated the Posse Comitatus Act. Although, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer paused his ruling from taking effect until Sept. 12, giving the administration time to appeal. He also talks about Rudy Guiliani getting the Medal of Freedom and Republican Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma who was taken to task and blindsided by constituents that were questioning his blind loyalty to Trump. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to discuss Judge Breyer ruling that Trump’s military deployment is unconstitutional under the Posse Comitatus Act. Plus: tariffs struck down, asylum fights, and the chaos inside the CDC. Next, John interviews Dr. Rob Davidson who is the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care, a West Michigan ER Physician for over 25 years, and the host of the Paging America podcast. Dr. Davidson has been leading the effort with physicians across the country to combat misinformation and fight for health care access, and with the launch of Paging America, Dr. Davidson is expanding his advocacy efforts to also give himself and doctors a space to directly engage other health care professionals and the American public around the very real things happening everyday to undermine science and health care. And then lastly, John jokes with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price on Trump's tyranny and mayhem.

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John runs down his top picks for the biggest dick of the past week. First, a US Appeals Court ruled the majority of Donald Trump’s tariffs are in fact illegal and have no standing, but it held off on enforcing any tariff repeals under the assumption the Supreme Court will soon be asked for a ruling. Second, Secretary of Defense Pete Kegsbreath ordered that all D.C. National Guard troops be armed. Third, D.C. Attorney Jeanine Pirro decided that people carrying weapons in D.C. won't face felony gun charges anymore. Fourth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Steven Miller saying the crackdown in D.C. was to protect black residents. and fifth, Snoop Dogg saying he was uncomfortable with a cartoon lesbian couple in the new Disney movie "Lightyear". Then, John welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece for The Hill - "Trump’s Agitprop Banners Reveal His Authoritarian Ambition". Then winding it up, he chats with TV's Frank Conniff about current topics and all things Trumpian related.

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John interviews author Bridget Lyons, Matt Gertz from Media Matters, and the legendary icon - Willie Nelson.

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John interviews Dr. Anu Kumar, author Paul Slansky, journalist Asne Seierstad, and the President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America - Brent Booker.

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