The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about Trump saving Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Trump & RFK Jr. claiming that there’s a correlation between Tylenol & autism, and the White House defending Tom Homan's bribery scandal after he accepted 50 grand from FBI agents. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Trump forgetting about the oath and the office, Jimmy Kimmel’s show, and Pam Bondi's incorrect statement about hate speech. Then winding it up, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome and they joke with listeners about Jimmy Kimmel Live being back on the air and Kamala Harris' recent appearance on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show.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 screwball, insane, maniacal decisions coming from the Oval Office. The continuing effort by MAGA to make Charlie Kirk a glorified hero and worshipped saint. Donald Trump’s $15Billion lawsuit against the New York Times was thrown out of court for being, among other things, too long at 85 pages and full of tedious and irrelevant language. Trump pushing out US Attorney Erik Siebert for not inventing a crime to charge New York Attorney General Laticia James with. The continued fall out over Trump exercising his censorship rights and pushing out Jimmy Kimmel. And then of course, Trump trying to desperately distract from the Epstein files. Next, he talks with Producer Chris Hauselt about his strange MAGA run-in at the dog park. Then winding it up - Chris packaged up a special treat! Some audio clips from John's New York Times best selling book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie and Simon join John for a wide-ranging conversation: reflecting on Robert Redford’s cinematic legacy and his longtime allyship with Indigenous communities, unpacking the myth of ‘reverse racism,’ and celebrating California’s new bill aimed at keeping Native children with their families. They also take spirited listener calls, and share excitement over Indigenous Fashion Week (the first of its kind) earning a glowing Vogue feature as the standout showcase of the entire week! Migwetch (thank you) for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses Disney executives who are hopeful they can bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back to the airwaves but want a commitment from the host to “turn down the temperature” of his monologues and political humor. Which is of course, censorship. He also plays clips from FCC Chair Brendan Carr - bragging about his power to crush any broadcast political show he wants. Then, he talks with Richard Chew of WCPT in Chicago about Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk, and Trump's plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. Then finally, John welcomes back the 2 Taras to talk politics. Tara Devlin is a comedian and the host of the Tarabuster, where she looks at news, politics and history through an unapologetically liberal lens. Tara Dublin is a comedian and author of “The Sound of Settling: A Rock & Roll Love Story”. Together Tara Devlin and Tara Dublin are the co-hosts of The Tara Show podcast.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 his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds - being on the New York Times Best Seller list. He also discusses ABC announcing it has pulled late night host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves indefinitely, a reaction to criticism Kimmel had for conservatives in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Then, he chats with Bob Cesca on Trump's tariffs and Kash Patel's epic failures. Next, John has a round house discussion with Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad on the success of John's book and the evils of Christian Nationalism. And lastly, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to discuss the legal angles democrats still have.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 life of legendary actor and director Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. He also talks about FBI Director Kash Patel who clashed with the Senate Judiciary Committee, snapping and smirking at Senate Democrats who questioned his leadership and challenged him on the agency’s failures. He plays many clips from the heated exchanges. Then, John interviews Garnet Henderson who is an investigative reporter specializing in abortion access, anti-rights disinformation, and other intersections of health, policy, and culture. They talk about a new lawsuit in Texas where a woman claims her boyfriend (a US Marine) got her pregnant and then put 10 abortion pills in her hot chocolate when she refused to have an abortion. Next, he speaks with Matthew Boedy who is a professor in the English department at the University of North Georgia. Targeted by Turning Point USA in 2016 and listed on its infamous “professor watchlist,” Boedy has emerged as one of the foremost experts on Turning Point USA and its founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, exposing its role in Christian nationalism and the threat to democracy it poses. They talk about John's new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds and Matthew's new book "The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy". Then finally, John welcomes back Comedy Daddy Keith Price to chat with the Evil Army of the Night about Kash Patel, Donald Trump, and Robert Redford. 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 desperate attempt of Republicans to blame anyone and everyone else for the shooting of Charlie Kirk even though the shooter was one of their own. Then, he welcomes back Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to discuss the recent shootings and Trump's crackdown of liberal speech. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss the curtailing of free speech, the 2 separate universes of public information, and how history repeats itself. Then finally, John chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they talk listeners off the edge and give advice on how to deal with Maga extremists in their lives.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 outrage in the GOP when they thought Charlie Kirk's shooter was a Muslim or a trans person - then a complete about face when come to find out he was a right wing - white Nazi boy. Then, he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn about Christian Nationalism and the release of John's new book "Separation of Church and Hate". And then lastly, John chats with Democratic Strategist and political columnist Max Burns and they answer questions from listeners about the challenges of navigating a polarized world while advocating for justice, equality, and democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie and Simon join John for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest headlines.They dive into the controversy around Charlie Kirk’s recent events, celebrate the first Indigenous New York Fashion Week ever, and discuss President Trump’s push to review several Smithsonian museums — starting with the National Museum of the American Indian. Plus, listener calls and thoughts throughout the hour.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 GOP saying to not politicize the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's death yet they are doing so and using the event to justify attacking people. He remembers how the same thing happened during the tragedy of 9/11. Then, he speaks with Renee Hopkins who is CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Renee has experienced the scourge of gun violence first-hand including the tragic loss of her brother Arnie in a school shooting in 1996. Then, John chats with Jody Hamilton and Sean “Smith” Pierce. Jody is the executive producer of the Stephanie Miller Show. She's has garnered several Telly and Aurora Awards for her efforts and one Emmy nomination so far. Sean has owned the airwaves for over 30 years, producing for some of the biggest names like Randi Rhodes, Stephanie Miller, and Bill Press. These days, they're co-hosting and co-producing "The Politics Bar". 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 Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. News of the assassination spread quickly across social media and details, and suspects, are still unknown at this time. Kirk, at only 31, had become a major influence in MAGA politics and his Turning Point USA organization helped codify far-right conservative ethos among an entire generation of young Americans. At the exact same moment, in Colorado, another school shooting left three students critically wounded. The 46th and 47th school shootings this year. John discusses this and other news with podcast star Bob Cesca; Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad; and legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses a collection of Trump-related stories. First, Trump says he had no knowledge of an Israeli attack on Hamas headquarters in Doha, Qatar where at least 5 lower level Hamas fighters were killed. Second, Trump and Kristi Noem's Hyundai ICE raid has cause major economic backlash. Third, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg kissing up to Trump at his big Remodeled Rose Garden party. And fourth, Trump telling West Point to cancel Tom Hanks' military award event. Then, he interviews Ryan Clarkson, founder and managing partner of Clarkson Law Firm who is overseeing the firm's innovative AI litigation practice. Experts at Clarkson Law Firm have been representing numerous patients and their families in legal fights against insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Humana, exposing how, due to AI’s denial of claims, elderly patients have been unable to access and afford the very same care their doctors have ordered, leading to some even passing away due to being denied medical care. Then, John jokes with comedian Keith Price AKA Comedy Daddy and they take calls from listeners on RFK Jr, the Supreme Court, and much more.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 Supreme Court ruling ICE is allowed to resume its roving immigration patrols of California, like stop and frisk meets “show me your papers”. He also discusses the release of the Jeffrey Epstein Birthday book with Trump's dirty pubescent drawings. Then, he interviews Jonathan Strum, who is a former Georgetown University Professor of Israeli Law and Middle East Affairs. They talk about his recent Hill column where he outlines why neither Netanyahu nor Hamas has incentives to end the war — and how those self-interests continue to fuel escalation. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to chat about the disastrous Supreme Court ruling and Justice John Roberts allowing Trump to fire an FTC Commissioner. Then lastly, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to joke with listeners about pop culture and Trump's latest mishigas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John runs down Trump's biggest Bootlickers of the week. First - Kristi Noem's stupid ICE Hyundai raid in Georgia. Second, the combined micro-penis energy of Pete Hegseth and Trump... naming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Third is Secretary of State Marco Rubio who continues to spin his airstrike on a boat off the Venezuelan coast - saying it was running drugs for the Tren El Aragua gang. Then fourth, Governor Ron DeSantis who announced Florida will be the first state to end all vaccine mandates. And John wraps things up with TV's Frank Conniff who joins the crew to talk about the evils and exploits of Trump and crew.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 a powerful discussion honoring the late Graham Greene, reflecting on his legacy as an actor, mentor, and champion for Native voices. They also discuss the government’s $18 million payout to victims of Dr. Stanley Patrick Weber (Non-Indigenous), a former Indian Health Service doctor who sexually abused Native boys for years. Callers share their heartfelt reactions, stories, and reflections.Julie’s latest Substack is a moving tribute to Graham Greene. Here is the link https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancella/p/graham-greene-was-everyones-uncle?r=1u83jb&utm_medium=iosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the sun-baked and hormonally rattled visage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who graced the Senate Finance Committee for several hours of back and forth over the Health and Human Services Secretary’s new direction for American public health. During his testimony, Kennedy told the committee he had to fire CDC Dir. Susan Monarez because she lied to Americans – unfortunately it wasn't the lies he wanted her to say. Then, he speaks with journalist Brian Karem on the Epstein files, RFK's brain functions, and Trump's waning popularity. Then lastly, John welcomes back the 2 Taras to talk politics. Tara Devlin is a comedian and the host of the Tarabuster, where she looks at news, politics and history through an unapologetically liberal lens. Tara Dublin is a comedian and author of “The Sound of Settling: A Rock & Roll Love Story”. Together Tara Devlin and Tara Dublin are the co-hosts of THE Tara Show podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, John plays clips of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as they gathered with members of Congress to speak to reporters and urge the White House and Congress to release the full dossier of information on Epstein’s crimes. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on Trump's tariff dilemma, the Epstein victims speaking out, and Florida’s Gov. and Surgeon General announcing they're removing ALL vaccine requirements for everyone in the state. Next, John speaks with the tattooed theologian Dillon Naber Cruz on the evil doings of white Christian Nationalists. And rounding it out - John welcomes back legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they answer legal questions from listeners on current news and Trump related issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses a judge ruling that Trump's use of the military in L.A. violated the Posse Comitatus Act. Although, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer paused his ruling from taking effect until Sept. 12, giving the administration time to appeal. He also talks about Rudy Guiliani getting the Medal of Freedom and Republican Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma who was taken to task and blindsided by constituents that were questioning his blind loyalty to Trump. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to discuss Judge Breyer ruling that Trump’s military deployment is unconstitutional under the Posse Comitatus Act. Plus: tariffs struck down, asylum fights, and the chaos inside the CDC. Next, John interviews Dr. Rob Davidson who is the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care, a West Michigan ER Physician for over 25 years, and the host of the Paging America podcast. Dr. Davidson has been leading the effort with physicians across the country to combat misinformation and fight for health care access, and with the launch of Paging America, Dr. Davidson is expanding his advocacy efforts to also give himself and doctors a space to directly engage other health care professionals and the American public around the very real things happening everyday to undermine science and health care. And then lastly, John jokes with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price on Trump's tyranny and mayhem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John runs down his top picks for the biggest dick of the past week. First, a US Appeals Court ruled the majority of Donald Trump’s tariffs are in fact illegal and have no standing, but it held off on enforcing any tariff repeals under the assumption the Supreme Court will soon be asked for a ruling. Second, Secretary of Defense Pete Kegsbreath ordered that all D.C. National Guard troops be armed. Third, D.C. Attorney Jeanine Pirro decided that people carrying weapons in D.C. won't face felony gun charges anymore. Fourth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Steven Miller saying the crackdown in D.C. was to protect black residents. and fifth, Snoop Dogg saying he was uncomfortable with a cartoon lesbian couple in the new Disney movie "Lightyear". Then, John welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece for The Hill - "Trump’s Agitprop Banners Reveal His Authoritarian Ambition". Then winding it up, he chats with TV's Frank Conniff about current topics and all things Trumpian related.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews author Bridget Lyons, Matt Gertz from Media Matters, and the legendary icon - Willie Nelson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.