In this special holiday podcast - John talks with Professor of Biblical Interpretation and broadcast theologian Dr. Obery Hendricks Jr. about Martin Luther King Jr and his latest book "Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith"

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On this special weekend podcast John interviews political commentator and media host Cenk Uygur. He is the co-creator of The Young Turks, a left-wing, progressive, sociopolitical news and commentary program. He is also running for president as a Democrat. He is Turkish born and he argues that the 14th Amendment allows him, a naturalized citizen, to serve as president. And he thinks Joe Biden will lose his second term.

Then, it's the popular Native Voices Segment with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella. They discuss Native American Lily Gladstone's win for Best female Actor and speech at the Golden Globes, the White House discussing a mission to the moon after the Navajo Nation asked for a delay because it will carry human remains, and how Minnesota changed their state flag to remove racist imagery depicting a Native American being forced from the land.

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John discusses Pope Francis calling for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood. He also talks about the Republican debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. He plays a clip of Governor Chris Sununu and former Governor Chris Christie on the candidates. He also plays a clip of Donald Trump's big whiney speech outside in the halls of his New York courtroom after the judge cut him off and told him to stop speaking. And he mentions the looming government shutdown jeopardizing the fate of Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, he interviews Ethan Strimling, former Mayor of Portland ME, on Trump's 14th Amendment Battle. Next, Andy in Delaware calls about Biden being more aggressive and advertising more to combat Trump's ubiquitous commercials. Then finally, John talks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about Hunter Biden showing up for his contempt of Congress hearing. Also Jessica from Oregon calls in to talk about the new Native American representations in Marvel comics and the What If..? TV series and Mike in Michigan calls in to talk about Japan legalizing marijuana and the musicians who were busted for it there.

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John's monologue today is about the crazy, unhinged House Oversight Committee hearing on holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. He plays clips of lawmaker arguments from both sides of the isle. Then, Bob Cesca is back and he chats with John about Hunter's contempt of Congress hearing, Chris Christie dropping out of the Republican presidential race, and the latest on the Trump trials. Next he chats with " The God Squad": Former pastor and author Keith Giles, Pastor Desimber Rose and theologian Dillon Cruz. They discuss fake Christians including Speaker Mike Johnson, the lack of any abortion rules in the bible, and the Christian influence in the Israel - Hamas War.

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John's monologue this time is about Trump's hearing in a Washington DC federal appeals court over his claim that he has absolute immunity against being prosecuted for his crimes on and around January 6th. He plays clips of the judges questions and the defense attorneys' arguments. Then, John welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner - an author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. They talk about getting out the vote, the amazing progress of Biden, and the fight for paid family medical leave. Next, he interviews comedian Ronnie Marmo, about his great one man play “I Am Not A Comedian, I Am Lenny Bruce”. Then rounding it out, he chats with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price about Trump's many trials. They talk with the evil army of the night including: Dave from Pittsburgh, Pit Doc in Ohio, Brian in Oregon, and Beachside Bill in Florida.

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Today's discussion delves into the controversy over Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and the failure of his staff to properly notify the White House he was out sick. Then, he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the 14th Amendment, the actual oath the president takes and if it applies to the 14th Amendment, and the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas. Next, John speaks with Sean in California about Republicans who cowered during the January 6th attack - now calling the rioters "hostages". He plays a clip of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talking about the agreement with Speaker Mike Johnson to fund the government. And wrapping it up he talks with comedian Rhonda Hansome on a new report that found that forty-five percent of companies plan to eliminate bachelor's degree requirements for some roles starting next year. They take calls from Wayne in Michigan on comparisons between Trump and Elon Musk, Joseph in Manhattan Beach on Women United to Save American Democracy, and Mitch at Kent State on how to deal with MAGA relatives and friends.

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Today - John relates the many GOP lies and actual facts about the January 6th attack at the capitol. He also plays clips of President Biden's first big campaign speech. Then, Mitch from Kent State calls in about the late Phil Ramone's birthday and the January 6th anniversary. And, Rob in Orlando calls in to try and spread GOP lies. Next, TV's Frank returns to talk with John about great movies and TV shows of the past year. They take a call from Brian in Oregon on the racism of Elise Stefanik slamming former Harvard president Claudine Gay. Finally, they discuss the resignation of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre and the future of the NRA and sure enough - Steven in Georgia calls in to tell them guns are good for America. Also, wrapping it up, Fred in Illinois calls to talk about movies about movies.

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Today, on the 3rd Anniversary - John talks about the latest info on the January 6th attack at the capital including the Supreme Court's decision to review Trump's plea to remain on the ballot in Colorado after the state Supreme Court ruled he is ineligible under the 14th Amendment to run for office again. Then, he interviews Farai Chideya who is the creator and host of Our Body Politic, a nationally syndicated public radio show. She has now released a six episode special podcast series on the January 6th Insurrection - January 6th: An American Story which focuses on the stories of seven January 6th investigators and writers to explain how the inner workings of the January 6th Committee were shaped by deep rifts over the role that racist and Christian Nationalist movements played in the insurrection. Next, John mulls over the newly released list of famous names unsealed in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. And finally, he welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay. They take calls from Brian in Oregon on Biden's campaign and Stephen in Kentucky on Kate Cox, Brittany Watts, and other abortion tragedies. Closing it up they chat about Trump's immunity claim in the insurrection case and John plays a clip of Ron DeSantis saying he still backs Trump and won't criticize him.

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In today's podcast, John talks about the findings and conclusions presented by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on the money Trump made while in office. Then, he chats with Chris in California on the brainwashing of right wing voters and Rachel in Los Angeles on the Green Day lyric change on TV New Year's eve. He also talks with Ron in Kentucky on the Nazi rhetoric of Trump. And winding it up, John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for the Native Voices segment. They discuss indigenous voter turnout and suppression; the death of Native activist Klee Benally; and the meaning of Potlatch ceremonies which is a gift-giving feast practiced by Indigenous peoples. They talk with Mark in South Dakota and he asks about Disney indigenous characters and how to get solar panels to tribal lands, and Brian in Oregon who asks about indigenous office holders.

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John discusses revoltingly fake Christians and notes the death of conservative culture war advocate and media mogul Donald Wildmon. He plays clips of Nikki Haley backpedaling on her previous comments about the Civil War. Also clips of Trump and Mike Johnson promoting Christian Nationalism. Then, he chats with actor, director, and radio host Bob Cesca on Trump's body odor, the GOP's failure to acknowledge racism, and the competition between Trump and Nikki Haley. Next, John speaks with Atlanta attorney Marie on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's river razor wire buoys. Also he talks with Mike in Pennsylvania on abortions. And lastly, he welcomes back political strategist Max Burns and they discuss Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter, Rudy Giuliani and the GOP's lies, and Donald Trump's trials.

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