Today's monologue is about comb over Caligula. In New York, Judge Juan Merchan denies his claim of absolute immunity in the Hush Money case; in Georgia, Judge Scott McAfee rejected his first amendment challenge in the January 6th case; and in Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon denied him his bid to dismiss the classified documents case using the Presidential Records Act. Also, NY DA Laticia James is questioning the company that posted the bond for Trump saying it isn't legit and Trump's Truth Social is tanking in the stock market. Then, he speaks with activist and civil liberties lawyer - Reverend Barry Lynn on RFK Jr., the fight over Transgender Visibility Day, and religion in schools. Then finally, John brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They chat about "Sundowner" towns, how indigenous cultures celebrate the solar eclipse, and historical accuracy about natives in the media.

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Today, John discusses the growing call for a cease-fire in Gaza and the fallout after 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were bombed by an Israeli drone which struck them 3 times. Then, he chats with actor and podcast host Bob Cesca on Trump's various money and legal issues. Next, John takes some calls on the war in Gaza, the upcoming election, and the problems of Trump. Then finally, he welcomes back Dr. Tracy Pearson and they take some calls and discuss the problems with health care, Judge Cannon's missteps, and Trump violating his expanded gag order.

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The monologue today deals with the slaughter of 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen after an IDF drone bombed their convoy 3 times. Then, John welcomes back Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they discuss the Mifepristone case in the Supreme Court, RFK Jr's latest BS, and the expanded gag order for Trump. And finally, John takes a flurry of calls about the Hamas/Israel war and Biden’s Policies: Is there a red line? A solution? Or a plan for peace?

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John's monologue is about Donald Trump's "Pump and Dump" scheme to make money by selling off some of his Truth Social stock before the price plummets. Up next, he interviews Michael Tomasky who is the editor of The New Republic and editor in chief of Democracy. They discuss Trump posting his usual wickedness against people including an image of Joe Biden hog tied in the back of a pickup truck. And then comedians Adam Sank and Rhonda Hansome join the fun and take listener calls on Trump selling Bibles, new abortion laws on the ballot, and Trump's expanded gag order.

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On this Good Friday - John gives up facts on executions in the US including Texans who are calling for laws to execute women who get abortions. Then, he talks with award-winning Democratic Strategist and political columnist Max Burns on the RNC running out of money, Ronna McDaniel getting axed from NBC, and Trump's current legal issues. Next, John plays clips of President Biden at his big New York fundraiser with Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Then finally, he plays a clip of Pete Buttigieg on the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse and takes calls about Trump's possible VP picks.

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John has two special interviews for this holiday weekend. First he talks with the Senior Politics writer at Salon - Amanda Marcotte. They chat about the first criminal trial for Trump, the Supreme Court taking on the Mifepristone case, and Trump selling merchandise to the rubes. Then, he interviews Wahleah Johns who is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. They discuss indigenous culture and her work upholding and advancing the Office of Indian Energy's mission to maximize the development and deployment of energy solutions for the benefit of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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The topic today is about religion on this Good Friday. Trump selling campy bibles and comparing himself to Jesus. Also, John discusses how in most religions - the extreme religious right are more hateful and prejudicial - the further to the right they are. Then, he interviews Dave Zirin who is the sports editor for The Nation, a weekly progressive magazine dedicated to politics and culture. They discuss sports betting, soccer difficulties, and politics. Then, winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices segment. They chat about indigenous studies and native culture. Plus they play another round of "Did You Know?" to close it up.

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Today John talks about the passing of former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. He also discusses Trump's company Truth Social going public and the recent New York Times reporting that Trump moved money to pay $100 million in legal bills. Then, he welcomes back podcast host Bob Cesca to chat about Ronna McDaniel getting fired from NBC and Trump's legal troubles and lack of finances. Next, the God Squad returns. John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They chat about the cancelling of drag queens reading stories to children, Trump's new grift selling bibles, and the shrinking of religion in America.

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The monologue this time focuses on RFK Jr choosing Silicon Valley attorney Nicole Shanahan for his running mate. Also the axing of Ronna McDaniel from NBC and the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a container ship crashed into it. Then, John welcomes back Jessica Mason-Pieklo from Rewire News Group and they discuss the arguments in the Supreme Court over Mifepristone. Next, The Rude Pundit AKA Lee Papa returns to chat about Ronna McDaniel and Trump. And finally, "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price joins John to take calls and chat about the news.

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Lots of news to grapple with today. John discusses an appeals court lowering Trump's massive fine in his civil fraud case to $175 Million; Judge Juan Merchan setting a trial date for April 15th in Trump's "Hush Money" case; and Trump's company Truth Social becoming public and trading on Nasdaq. Also, the UN Security Counsel passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the homes of Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs was raided by federal agents over gun and sex trafficking allegations. Then, he interviews Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson and OutFront Minnesota Executive Director Kat Rohn on their fight for more inclusivity for LGBTQ people in their state. Next, John brings back comedian Rhonda Hansome and they chat about Ronna McDaniel being hired by NBC and Candice Owens getting fired from the Daily Wire. And winding it up, he welcomes back stand-up comedian John Poveromo to join in for a round house discussion about Donald Trump, Ronna McDaniel, and Sean P Ditty Combs.

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