The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about a mixed bag of Trump absurdities: congressional republicans are following his orders and ignoring the government shutdown, Trump boasting about his recent MRI and mental fitness, and Trump telegraphing his proposed military actions against Venezuela. Are narcoterrorists the new WMD's? Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss the legality of a president's emergency powers and the government's slow, steady dissection of America's basic civil liberties. Then winding it up, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins John to talk about current news and answer questions from listeners on how to cope in MAGAland.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 calling off trade talks with Canada after an ad aired in Ontario featuring Ronald Reagan’s critical thoughts on tariff policy. Canadian PM Mark Carney said in response he’d have an easy time finding trade partners in Asia instead. And he talks about the Pentagon announcing it had killed 6 people in yet another airstrike on a fishing vessel in the Caribbean, adding that an aircraft carrier is being sent to the region which is a major escalation of an already egregious American military buildup. Then, he interviews social gerontologist Jeanette Leardi on her latest book "Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older". Next, John speaks with former EPA Scientist Dr. Tracy Woodruff on her declaration that the U.S. is “fast-tracking chemicals that cause cancer, infertility, and brain damage”. She says this undermines public health and defies Trump’s "Make America Healthy Again" goals. And lastly, TV's Frank Conniff returns to joke with the gang about Trump's latest corruption and tantrums.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella discuss the government shutdown and the White House’s planned $300 million ballroom project, coming at the same time SNAP benefits are being cut and the GOP moves to gut VA healthcare. The impact on Indian Country is expected to be severe, with nearly one in four Native households relying on SNAP. They also covered the Vatican’s return of Indigenous artifacts, Iliff Seminary’s reckoning with its gruesome past, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s lawsuit against 3M over PFAS contamination. 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 the East Wing of the White House being completely demolished. Trump told reporters the cost of his palatial throne room has ballooned to $350 Million. He also talks about the White House saying it will now shift to land-based extrajudicial killings in its war on drug cartels. Then, he interviews journalist and author Valerie Bauerlein. She covers national affairs for The Wall Street Journal from Raleigh, N.C. and she's covered the South Carolina presidential primaries for The Wall Street Journal since 2008. They talk about her best-selling book "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty”. Then, closing it up, John chats with the Evil Army of the Night about the corruption of Trump and the destruction he has caused.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the demolition of the White House's East Wing as Trump builds his extravagant grand ballroom during a government shutdown (a dramatic change from previously described plans for Trump’s resort-styled banquet hall. He also talks about Christian Nationalist Joshua Haymes who does a podcast with Pete Hegseth's pastor Brooks Potteiger. In the podcast Josh discusses the bible's approval of slavery and the sins of going against the bible's teachings. Pete has been on the podcast many times. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat about the No Kings Protest, the government shutdown, and the gaudy new White House. Next, John welcomes back The God Squad featuring Dillon Naber Cruz and Matthew Distefano filling in for Desimber Rose. They talk about John's new book and the rise of Christian Nationalism in the Republican party. And rounding it out, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins the crew to talk with listeners and answer questions about Trump's many legal battles.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 discusses Trump's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency - Paul Ingrassia. He withdrew his nomination from consideration after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel and had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. He also talks about Graham Platner. Just one day after apologizing for old unearthed misogynistic and violent Reddit posts, he told reporters he'll remove the death’s head tattoo on his chest. The Nazi SS symbol was revealed via photos and videos of Platner - he says he got the tattoo while in the Marines without knowing it was a Nazi logo. Then, John welcomes back John Nichols of The Nation to chat about the historic No Kings march. And finally, he speaks with Andrew Wilson - who is the creator and host of The Crucible debate channel on Youtube. They talk about the GOP, the bible and John's book "The Separation of Church and Hate".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses 7 to 8 million Americans hitting the streets in over 2,700 locations nationwide for the second No Kings protest last Saturday. In response, Pumpkin-face posted an AI generated video to social media depicting himself in a fighter jet marked “KING TRUMP” which he then gleefully flew over protesters in dumping bombs of diarrhea on their heads. He also talks about an appeals court ruling which has cleared the way for the National Guard to begin operations in Portland. Next, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about his experience interviewing people in New York at the No Kings Rally and the controversial appeals court ruling that is allowing Trump to send troops to Portland. Then closing it up, John jokes with comedians Myq Kaplan and Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from 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 is broadcasting from his hotel in South Carolina. His monologue is about Trump's latest addiction - slaughtering innocent migrant fisherman with no due process; this time off the coast of Venezuela. He also talks about Trump rewarding former New York congressman George Santos for Republican loyalty by commuting his prison sentence. Then, John welcomes back Democratic Political Strategist Max Burns to talk about his latest piece in Dame Magazine: "Governor Pritzker Sets An Example in How to Meet This Moment". And closing it up, he jokes with TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K on pop culture, Combover Caligula, and the Epstein files.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon and Julie join John for their weekly show "We’re Still Here" with special guest Rae Fancher. She's Simon’s partner and as an Alaska Native she talks about the devastating flooding happening in Alaska, where Typhoon Halong has led to evacuations, one confirmed death, and dozens of rescues. Rae shares on-the-ground perspectives from impacted communities. They also discuss the Trump’s administration’s plan to turn Alcatraz back into a prison, Detroit’s new Native land purchase policy, and a Pennsylvania lawmaker’s push to ban Native mascots in public schools. And of course, they have great calls from listeners!To help Alaska flood victims go to - https://alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=14833See 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's revenge tour part 3 - this time former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted by the DOJ on charges he allegedly mishandled classified information. He also talks about Republicans amping up the rhetoric on Saturday’s NO KINGS protests scheduled to take place at hundreds of locations nationwide, trying to label the purest, simplest exercise of our democracy as something that is UNAMERICAN. Next, he welcomes back award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly to discuss the impact on federal workers during this government shutdown. Then finally, John interviews  Sen. Graciela Guzman from Illinois on Trump's attempt to deploy the military to Chicago. She discusses how state leaders are responding to the deployment, what oversight is needed, and how communities can prioritize safety over surveillance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.