The John Fugelsang Podcast

The monologue today is about the many lawsuits Trump is dishing out to media companies to try to intimidate the press into not criticizing him. Then, John chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Trump's immunity and legal battles. Next, Reverend Barry Lynn returns to discuss the intersection of religion and politics. And lastly, John jokes with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price and listeners about the latest news and pop culture. 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 ABC News agreeing to pay the Trump Presidential library 15 million dollars as a settlement to his defamation lawsuit. Then, he interviews Andy Lee Roth who is associate director of Project Censored, co-editor of the State of the Free Press yearbook series, and coauthor of The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People. They talk about his latest work - Project Censored’s State of the Free Press 2025 which illuminates issues that the establishment press have obscured and raises voices that corporate media have throttled. And then finally John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to joke with callers about current news and Trump's tomfoolery. 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 many media figures, billionaires and corporations that have given in and bowed down to Trump as he prepares for his inauguration. Then, he talks with Democratic strategist Max Burns about Trump trying to end birthright citizenship. After that, he takes calls from listeners about a pardon for Native American activist Leonard Peltier. And winding it up, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke with callers about pop culture and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again - John chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. They discuss whether President Biden will pardon Leonard Peltier and the new documentary "Sugarcane" which follows an investigation into the Canadian Indian residential school system, igniting a reckoning in the lives of survivors and descendants. Next, he chats with listeners and plays clips of people discussing the mysterious drones over New Jersey. And winding it up, he jokes with comedian John Poveromo about the travesty of Trump and the pop culture of Christmas.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 today begins with President Biden commuting and pardoning a record number of people. He also discusses the campaign promises of Trump and the reality that he is again taking responsibility for an economy that he is inheriting. Then, he welcomes back former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh who is the author of "FUCK SILENCE: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is". They discuss Trump's plans and the Dems resistance. Then finally, John takes calls from listeners on how to stand up to Republicans and fight for democracy.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 Elton John denouncing legalized weed in America and FBI Director Christopher Wray resigning as Trump sets up to install Kash Patel as the new FBI Director. Then, he jokes with Bob Cesca about Trump's latest hairbrained schemes. Next, The God Squad joins the crew to discuss the pope, the Vatican, and the Catholic church. And finally, Dr Tracy Pearson is back to talk with listeners about Trump's cabinet picks and the Franklin Fire in Malibu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The focus of the monologue today is 3 fold. John talks about the outburst and manifesto of shooter Luigi Mangione, Biden's speech at The Brookings Institute, and Trump pushing for his daughter-in-law - Laura Trump to replace Marco Rubio when he becomes Secretary of State. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to poke fun at Trump's tomfoolery and mishigas. Next, John chats with award-winning attorney, best-selling author, and legal commentator; Areva Martin and they mull over the capture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the acquittal of Daniel Penny who was found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Then finally, the hilarious Keith Price is back to joke with listeners about pop culture and politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a mixed bag of stories for John this time. First, he talks about the capture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Second, he discusses the acquittal of Daniel Penny who was found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And third, he jokes about the many lies of Trump during his interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press". Next, he interviews Professor Susan Greenhalgh about her new book "Soda Science: Making the World Safe For Coca-Cola" which tells the story of how an industry leader mobilized allies in academia to protect profits by advocating exercise, not dietary restraint, as the priority solution to obesity. And lastly, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to chat with listeners about the latest news.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 influence of Elon Musk in the upcoming Trump Administration and the public's reaction to the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then, he talks with Jessica Mackler who is the president of EMILYs list. They discuss key races won on abortion in 2024 and women who will be on the frontlines of protecting Americans against a second Trump administration and Republican extremism. And then finally, John chats with TV's Frank of MST3K and they take calls on pop culture and politics 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.

Today - John chats with Simon and Julie for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people. Then, John interviews Tripp Whetsell who's an author and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. As an entertainment journalist, he has covered TV, film, comedy and other aspects of popular culture for more than two decades. They discuss his background and his newly released book "Norman Lear: His Life and Times".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.