The John Fugelsang Podcast

John discusses former Senator Matt Gaetz withdrawing his name for consideration as Attorney General and Trump then naming his former attorney Pam Bondi as Gaetz' replacement. He also talks about the creepy backgrounds of a few other cabinet picks including RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth. Next, he interviews Jorge Elorza who is Chief Executive Officer of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) which works to get Democratic leaders to embrace and enthusiastically champion innovative, evidence-based, high-quality public education options for all students, particularly students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and other historically underserved students. Then, John chats with listeners about education and public funding for schools. And winding it up - he talks with Chris and listeners about the bravery of transgender congresswoman Sarah McBride standing up to the bullying of Rep. Nancy Mace.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 is about the House Ethics Panel voting to block releasing the sexual allegations report on former Senator Matt Gaetz. And he discusses Rep. Nancy Mace who is pushing to ban transgender women from women's restrooms at the US Capitol. Then, he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca on pop culture and politics, Next, author and former pastor Desimber Rose along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad is back once again to speak with listeners about the intersection of religion and politics. And finally, legal analyst Dr Tracy Pearson joins John and the crew to talk legal sense and comfort worried Democrats.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 plight of the Ukrainians and the absurdly unqualified cabinet picks of President elect Trump. He also explains how the media will change after Trump takes office. Then, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the disfunction of the GOP Trump train. Next, John takes calls from listeners who try to comfort other worried listeners. Then finally, he welcomes back award-winning journalist Bob Hennelly to talk about unions and GOP policies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews Bill Bradley - a self-made millionaire who collapsed into bankruptcy, then reinvented himself by turning to the world of extreme endurance racing. They discuss his new PBS documentary "Epic Bill". Then, he speaks with author Seth Rogovoy about his new book "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison". And lastly, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to joke with listeners about current news and Trump's latest antics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's monologue focuses on Trump's cabinet picks and John notes that sex abuse seems to be a qualifier in the Trump White House. Then, TV's Frank Conniff joins him 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.

For this special weekend podcast - John chats with Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie 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, he interviews Mehran Khaghani who is another comedian from the Boston region, but born in London and raised, in part, in Turkey and Iran aka the Boston of Western Asia. He's been on on Maz Jobrani’s “Brown and Friendly” comedy tour, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, High Maintenance, and many more.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 sketchy history of Trump cabinet picks Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and RFK Jr. for the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Then, he chats with Reverend Barry Lynn who is a long-time activist, civil liberties lawyer, and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and served as the executive director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State until his retirement in 2017. Next John talks with Ward from Florida about the notion that Christian Nationalism is the foundation behind apartheid. And finally he interviews Skye Perryman who is President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan, national legal organization that promotes democracy and progress through litigation, regulatory engagement, policy education, and research. Perryman took the helm at Democracy Forward a few months after January 6, 2021, in the midst of rising extremism in courts across the country.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 is about Trump's latest cabinet picks. Then, he jokes with Podcast Star Bob Cesca. Next - The God Squad returns for a discussion about politics and religion. And finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson is back once again to talk with listeners about current news and other topics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks Trump's cabinet appointments, speaks with Corey Brettschneider, Tim Shenk, and Capt. Paul Watson with Sea Shepherd France – an activist currently imprisoned in Greenland awaiting possible extradition to Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Veterans Day - John this time discusses the way Trump has treated the military and veterans in the past. Then, he talks with comedian Josh Gondelman on Comedy Gives Back, the safety net of the comedy community dedicated to supporting comedians' mental health and financial stability. Next, John chats with caller Mike in MD on his feeling as a Black man in regards to the election results. And then winding it up - they welcome back comedian Rhonda Hansome and she discusses how the Harris campaign abandoned their base.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democratic Strategist Max Burns guest hosts for John. He talks to listeners about the depression and frustration democrats are feeling after the election. Then, he interviews Julianne McShane who is Mother Jones' news and engagement writer, focusing on daily news coverage and stories at the intersection of gender and inequity. They discuss the wins and failures of the 2024 election. And then finally - Max chats with listeners about politics and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special weekend episode - John chats with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their weekly segment "We're Still Here". They talk about native American myths, traditions, and political issues. Then, he jokes with comedian John Poveromo and they talk with listeners about Democracy, Trump, and the election.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 how to look for the silver lining and how to recognize the backlash of Trump getting elected again. Then, he speaks with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone about the media and how they will adjust to the incoming administration. And finally, John chats with listeners about politics and the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses how we will survive the next 4 years and live to tell the tale. The amazing Bob Cesca then returns to talk about the election - what went right and what went wrong. Next, The God Squad is back. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz take calls from listeners on fake Christians and false prophets. Then finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to chat with John and callers about the road ahead and what we should do to stay strong in the face of adversity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, John runs down some early election returns and races. Then he plays SXM Progress Zerlina Maxwell's interview with VP Kamala Harris. Next, he interviews New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera about politics in New York and the Puerto Rican vote. Then, John welcomes back Amanda Litman who is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. And lastly, he talks with John Nichols who is the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, a contributing writer for the Progressive and In These Times, and the associate editor of Madison, Wisconsin’s Capital Times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, John talks about the death of legendary record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer Quincy Jones. Then, he discusses the final rallies of the campaigns, the surprising new polls, and the 2 very different closing arguments from Trump and Harris. Next, he interviews Fernand Amandi who is the managing partner of Bendixen & Amandi, the nation’s leading multilingual and multiethnic public opinion research and strategic communications consulting firm. They talk about the latest trends and polls. Then, John welcomes back Democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about the latest campaign news and political strategies on this election eve show. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the crew to speak with listeners about election wishes and fears.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 is reassuring people before the election that Trump's recent frantic claims of election fraud are signs his internal polling numbers are weak and he knows he might lose. Then, political strategist and State elections GURU Joe Sudbay is back to help with the pre-election preview. Next, John shares SXM Progress Host Zerlina Maxwell's interview with Minnesota governor Tim Walz. And closing it up, TV's Frank returns to joke with John and listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews Augustus Mays who serves as Ed Trust's vice president for Partnerships and Engagement. Ed Trust has released a toolkit and ballot guidance for Black and Brown parents navigating school choice policies aimed at eradicating public schools. Education is on the ballot and parents of color and low income communities stand to lose access to public education with or without Project 2025 in place. Then winding up the Halloween show, John jokes with comedian John Poveromo on current news, pop culture, and the looming presidential election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A scary Halloween podcast. John relates the history of the holiday. Then, he discusses how Trump is similar to The Joker in the movie The Dark Knight as they both employ Chaos as a weapon and use hate as a means to divide us. Then, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella are back for their "We're Still Here" segment. They chat about the election, President Biden apologizing for the government's native boarding school policy, and indigenous Halloween costumes being offensive and degrading to some cultures. Plus, they also play another round of "Did You Know?".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 Trump riding in a garbage truck in a stunt to trash Biden after his comment which appeared to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage". Then, John chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the latest news and the election. Then he has a round-house discussion with The God Squad. Authors and former pastors Keith Giles and Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz take questions from listeners on religion in politics, fake Christians, and the battle of good vs evil in the final stretch to the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.