The John Fugelsang Podcast

John chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" Native American segment. They discuss the theft of indigenous art, the preservation of indigenous languages and great Native American movies. Then, John speaks with columnist, former attorney, and Sr. Fellow at the Western States Center - Wajahat Ali. They talk about his SubStack – "The Left Hook", his Democracy-ish Podcast with Danielle Moody and his book “Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How To Become American”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John gives a play by play of the looming government shutdown with Trump and Elon Musk calling the shots on what GOP lawmakers should do. Then, he speaks with Pastor Carl O. Sherman who sits in the Texas House, representing the 109th district serving Dallas. They talk about what is going on with the Texas Legislature and the upcoming 89th Legislature which has already seen record-breaking bills being filed. Then finally, John chats with the "Evil Army of the Night" about Trump's proposed mass deportation and First Lady Elon Musk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John this time discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson who is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. Then, he jokes with actor, director and podcast star Bob Cesca about Elon Musk, the looming government shutdown and the Matt Gaetz report. Next, Dillon Cruz and Desimber Rose AKA The God Squad returns to discuss hypocritic Christians, the evils of Trump, and the struggles of Christmas. Then finally, John chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about Trump's cases not getting dismissed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

This time John's monologue talks about the latest updates in the search for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson who was shot in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the outrage of people who are fed up with America's health care system and the corruption that is killing people. Then, he interviews Hope Giselle who is an author, artist, trans activist and representative of the National Black Justice Collective's Good Trouble Network. She was the first openly Black trans woman to speak at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington earlier this year. Hope was at the Supreme Court yesterday, one of hundreds rallying outside as the rights of transgender youth in the state of Tennessee were argued before the court. Next, John chats with Glenn from Mississippi about health insurance companies and V.A. benefits. And winding it up, John discusses Elon's new job and takes calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta and flower girl Rachel in Los Angeles on the midtown shooter and the support of Biden's pardon to Hunter.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 cold-blooded shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. He also discusses the problems with America's health care system and what we should do about it. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's latest mishigas and ridiculous cabinet picks. Then finally, John speaks with Dillon Naber Cruz and and Desimber Rose AKA "The God Squad". They chat with listeners about they way the media and politicians never speak directly to "NONES" which are people who identify as atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The discussion today is focused on the creepy backgrounds of Trump cabinet picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. John also talks about South Korea Right Wing President Yoon facing impeachment now after he tried to avoid his corruption investigation and called for martial law in his country. Then, legal analyst Professor Corey Brettschneider joins the crew and they chat about Trump's cabinet picks and his new book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Next, John interviews singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper - Michael Franti and he explains his work with WhyHunger. Now in its 39th year, WhyHunger’s Hungerthon brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with their partners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen and Yoko Ono Lennon who believe in their shared vision of a hunger-free future for all! Take action at SiriusXM.com/Hungerthon. Then winding it up, John speaks with author, podcaster, and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter on the political scene and Trump's wacky cabinet picks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses President Biden pardoning his son Hunter despite saying he would not do so and he lists off all the crazy pardons of Trump and other past presidents. Then he interviews the executive director of the Climate Justice Alliance, KD Chavez; who is a revolutionary mother, organizer, and strategist, that leads by way of ancestral knowledge and the land. Climate Justice Alliance has spent the last decade in social justice philanthropy moving millions to the frontlines and working to advance freedom through culture shift and intentional investments. Next, he jokes with comedian Chris Grace about his new show "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson" which reimagines what is and isn’t possible—or appropriate—in the life of an artist as it celebrates the life of the greatest Asian-American actor of all time: Scarlett Johansson. Inspired by her controversial role in the 2017 film "Ghost in the Shell". And finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from The Evil Army of the Night on the foreboding political scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The monologue today focusses on the latest crap Nepo Baby Elon Musk is spewing about Alexander Vindman and the CFPB on X and in the public. Then, John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss SCOTUS and Trump's legal problems. Next, he speaks with David Adler who is the co-general Coordinator of Progressive International. They talk about the " Make Amazon Pay" event. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, traditionally one of the largest shopping weekends of the year, Amazon workers and allies across six continents are protesting. Spearheaded by UNI Global Union and the Progressive International, the Make Amazon Pay days of resistance aims to hold Amazon accountable for labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. And finally, John chats with The God Squad AKA Dillion Cruz and Desimber Rose about the intersection of politics and religion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Interviews political commentator Lindy Li on Trump and the latest GOP mishegas. She's a campaign advisor serving as the Women's Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee. And then he jokes with "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and callers about Trump and the persecution of future Rep. Sarah McBride.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second in a two-part podcast. John talks about the new hostage cease-fire deal happening in Israel. He plays a clip of Joe Biden making the announcement about the deal brokered by Qatar. He takes a call from Lyn in Virginia on new ways to get people to register to vote and from Charles in Miami on GOP fascist policies and tax reform. Then, Mitch at Kent State calls to talk turkey about the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination. Also Bruce in California calls to chat about Patsy Cline and Voltaire's birthday. John plays a clip from the past of Jimmy Carter talking about Hamas and Netanyahu and also a clip of State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller on the hostage deal. Next, he welcomes back "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and they talk about Thanksgiving and Trump. They take calls from Rachel in Los Angeles on Hollywood scandals, Stephen in Kentucky on first ladies, and Norm in Tampa on the Kennedy assassination. Then finally, John compares Trump to Rocky Balboa and they all say what they are thankful for this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.