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 ab...

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 Si...

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 it...

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...

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 Ki...

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...

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 u...

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...

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. Se...

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 l...

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-r...

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....

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 ta...

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 A...

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, sto...

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...

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 announ...

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 consti...

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....

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 .

John interviews Dr. Anu Kumar , author Paul Slansky, journalist Asne Seierstad , and the President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America - Brent Booker. 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 focuses on hundreds of employees at the CDC staging a walk-out in protest of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The protest comes the morning after Kennedy fired the director of the CDC, reportedly over Covid vaccine policy changes Kennedy demanded. The firing in turn sparked four other high profile resignations from the massively important public health mon...

John talks about the latest mass shooting. Two children were killed, 8 and 10 years old, and 17 others were hurt when a gunman opened fire on a Minneapolis catholic school. Before the rampage began, the shooter posted a manifesto to YouTube espousing solidarity and admiration for previous massacres and far-right ideologues. Then, he speaks with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's socialistic move...

John's monologue discusses the unity of the right and left over the hatred of the new Cracker Barrel logo. He also talks about Trump issuing an executive order making it a crime to burn the flag and J.D. Vance gaslighting for Putin on Meet the Press. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back and they discuss the laws about flag burning. They also examine California’s redistricting plan, which—d...

John has a few topics to cover - Trump saying he is firing FED Chair Lisa Cook; his new executive order proclaiming flag burning illegal; and the recapture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. He also discusses the plethora of signs that Trump is sliding downward in his health. Then, he interviews Dr. Nolan Higdon. He is the author of The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education. His most rece...