The John Fugelsang Podcast

John has his first COMEDY PANEL of the year - a round house discussion about politics and pop culture with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan; writer, producer and alchemist Agunda Okeyo; and writer, actor, comedian and producer - MST3K's Frank Conniff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John once again presents this week's Native American segment "We're Still Here" with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella. This time they discuss indigenous traditions, how Trump's illegal immigration round-up is also targeting Native Americans, and former interior secretary Deb Haaland running for Governor of New Mexico. Next he interviews Dr. Sweta Chakraborty who is a globally recognized risk and behavioral scientist and expert on global risks ranging from climate change to COVID-19. She is a trusted authority on proactive preparedness to mitigate against the impacts of climate change, motivated by the need for clear, credible, evidence-based communication. And lastly, John speaks with KD Chavez, executive director of the Climate Justice Alliance. She is a revolutionary organizer and strategist, who leads by way of ancestral knowledge and the land. They have spent the last decade in social justice philanthropy moving millions to the frontlines and working to advance freedom through culture shift and intentional investments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue focuses on Trump frantically blaming the tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC. on the hiring of minorities and disabled employees at the FAA, who he claims are not capable of the task. He was hoping to direct the blame away from him as he was responsible for firing the heads of the TSA and the Coast Guard, plus he gutted the Aviation Safety Advisory Committee. Then, he interviews Mark Rowlands about his new book "The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life". Next, John talks with callers about the confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees and whether Trump is disqualified due to him being guilty of insurrection. Then finally, he welcomes back liberal commentator Heather "Digby" Parton to chat about the chaos in Trumpland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A whirlwind of news for John to discuss: Trump told reporters he has asked the Pentagon to prepare Guantanamo Bay as a detention center for 30,000 immigrants; the OMB rescinded its memo ordering a wide-ranging freeze on federal funds and grants; Meta agreed to pay Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit regarding the suspension of his Facebook account following the January 6th Capitol Riot; former Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery and corruption; and Elon Musk helped Trump draft an illegal offer to nearly 2 million federal workers the chance to take a "deferred resignation". Then, he jokes with Bob Cesca about the confirmation hearing of RFK Jr. and the new White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Next, John breaks the news about the tragic helicopter - plane collision in Washington D.C. and he brings in The God Squad: Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz to talk about religion and politics. Then lastly, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson is back to talk sense with The Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses Trump's federal funding freeze and the backlash as states lose access to Medicaid payment portals. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, and birthright citizenship. Next, he welcomes back Bob Hennelly to talk about Trump illegally firing 2 Democratic EEOC commissioners and an NLRB board member. Then finally, he interviews Julie Burkhart who is the President of Wellspring Access, co-owner of Hope Clinic Illinois and founder and former CEO of Trust Women Foundation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about Trump's firings and pardons, chats with Derek Black, and speaks with callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about fighting the Nazis that are part of the MAGA movement, chats with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson, author of Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health, and goes to the phones.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John welcomes back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their indigenous segment "We're Still Here". This time they discuss former President Biden giving clemency to native American activist Leonard Peltier, native birthright citizenship and Trump's manifest destiny threat. Then, he interviews WCPT Chicago's morning host Richard Chew. They talk about MAGA demonizing Chicago, Trump's ICE raids, and staying positive in the second term of Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, John discusses the hundreds of immigration raids launched by Trump in what he touts as the largest mass deportation campaign in U.S. history. He also talks about a federal judge halting Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Next, he interviews the Managing Director of Women's March - Tamika Middleton. They discuss The People’s March which took to the streets of Washington last weekend ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. And finally, John chats with listeners about the Republican outrage over Bishop Mariann Budde's plea for mercy for immigrants and LGBTQ people and the new movie about Joan Baez and Bob Dylan called "A Complete Unknown".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is fired up as he discusses President Trump issuing sweeping executive orders which place employees in any federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices on paid administrative leave. He also talks about Trump repealing a 1965 order from the Johnson Administration on Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity standards for federal contractors. Then, he welcomes back actor, director, and podcast star Bob Cesca to laugh and commiserate about Trump's latest stupidity and the pardoning of the January 6th defendants. Next, John speaks with Pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton from The God Squad about the bravery of Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asking Trump during a sermon to have mercy on immigrant families and LGBTQ people. Then lastly, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and listeners about Trump, Elon Musk's Nazi salute, and other crazy mishigas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.