The John Fugelsang Podcast

John delivers a eulogy for iconic actor James Earl Jones who passed away at the age of 93. After that, he plays clips of Donald Trump's insane ramblings at his rally in Wisconsin. Then, he interviews political journalist Sasha Abramsky and they discuss his new book " Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far-Right Takeover of Small-Town America ". Next, John welcomes back comedy writer Rob K...

John is broadcasting in Portland, Oregon as he gets ready for another Sexy Liberal stop. He discusses Trump's "Hush Money" sentencing being put on hold until after the election. He also talks about Trump showing up in court for his appeal of the E. Jean Carroll verdict and again bad mouthing her. Then, he welcomes back the official legal analyst for the Law & Crime Network - Dina Doll and they...

John's interviews Democratic Strategist and Political Commentator - Amisha Cross; civil rights leader, environmentalist and executive director of the Sierra Club - Ben Jealous; and Pennsylvania Congressman - Brendan Boyle. 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 this time is 2 fold. First he discusses the father of Colt Gray (the 14 year old school shooter from Georgia) Colin Gray who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Then he discusses the incoherent, pitiful speech Trump gave at the Economic Club in New York. Then, he talks about the upcoming election with the Reverend Barry Lynn who was the executive director of Americans...

In today's monologue - John talks about the mass shooting at Apalachee High school in Georgia where 2 students and 2 teachers were killed. He also talks about the DOJ bringing charges to a Tennessee based content company that took millions of dollars from Russia to spread misinformation that was trying to influence the upcoming election. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat with listeners about mass sh...

John talks about Kamala Harris going gangbusters on the campaign trail while Trump is admitting on TV once again that he is guilty of interfering in the 2020 presidential election. Then, he speaks with Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali about the latest news. Next, John welcomes back the host of the @muellershewrote pod and the @dailybeanspod - Allison Gill to discuss all things Trump. And then win...

Joe Sudbay is in for John once again. He talks about Trump’s ever changing stance on abortion and the Tim Walz & Kamala Harris interview on CNN. Then, he chats with political strategist Max Burns on the Trump train running out of steam and how Kamala is leading in America’s housing crisis. Next, Joe interviews journalist Joan McCarter on Gwen Walz responding to JD Vance, Trump's comments on ab...

For Labor Day we have even more exclusive Interviews recorded at the DNC. John speaks with California congressman Scott Peters, activist against gun violence and President of the BRADY campaign - Kris Brown, and host for the online news show The Young Turks and The Damage Report - John Ladarola. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Exclusive Interviews recorded at the DNC. John speaks with former congressman from Illinois and former 2020 Republican presidential candidate Joe Walsh. Then, he jokes with social media influencers and content creators: Brooklyn Dad Defiant and Jojo From Jers about the impact of the DNC and the surge of the Harris/ Walz campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Joe Sudbay is still in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Tim Walz and Kamala Harris’ first sit down interview since becoming the democratic presidential nominees and the Army saying a Trump aide pushed aside an Arlington National Cemetery employee during a wreath laying ceremony. Then, Joe speaks with Democrat & political newcomer Tim Stringham on his run for Maricopa County...

Joe Sudbay continues to fill in for John this week. He talks about the controversy and altercation between the Trump campaign and cemetery officials at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony marking three years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. Then, he speaks with Split Ticket partner Lakshya Jain on 2024 electoral data and studying previous elections. Next, J...

Joe Sudbay is again filling in for John. He talks about the GOP attempting to suppress votes and change the voting laws to their favor. He also discusses the new superseding indictment on Donald Trump and the upcoming presidential debate on ABC. Then, he speaks with former Atlanta City Council Member Cathy Woolard on filing a complaint against Republicans on the state elections board. Next, J...

Joe Sudbay is guest hosting for John while he is on vacation. He recaps the events at the DNC and looks ahead to the election. He also plays a clip put out from the Harris campaign of Trump chickening out of the planned ABC debate. Then, he interviews Journalist Meredith Shiner on her latest piece in The New Republic “Beware the Pundit-Brained Version of the Democratic Convention”. Next, Joe speak...

Today, John plays clips of Kamala Harris' speech at the DNC and JFK Jr's big drop out speech where he endorses Trump. Then, he interviews author, journalist, and director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program with the Human Rights Foundation - Casey Michel. And wrapping it up - John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to chat with the Evil Army of the Night about the DNC, pop culture, and the candidat...

Exclusive Interviews recorded at the DNC. John speaks with CEO of DoSomething.org - DeNora Getachew, former Alabama Governor Don Seigelman and his son Joe Seigelman, Democratic congressman from Virginia - Don Beyer, and host of The Daily Beans and Mueller She Wrote podcasts - Allison Gill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

John is broadcasting again in Chicago for the final night at the DNC. He chats with fellow Sirius XM Host Michelangelo Signorile about Kamala Harris' amazing speech. Then, he interviews  political analyst for CNN - Brian Karem, and National Affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times - John Nichols. Then winding it up, John chats with Michelangelo Signorile...

John is broadcasting again in Chicago at the DNC. He opens with guest co-host Nayyera Haq talking about the upcoming speakers and performances. Then, he interviews former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Biden adviser Stephen Benjamin, fellow Sirius XM Host Thom Hartmann, and Democratic congressman from Wisconsin - Mark Pocan. Then closing it up, John chats with Nayyera about the energy of the...

John is broadcasting again in Chicago at the DNC. He opens with California Governor Gavin Newsom casting votes for Kamala Harris. Then, John interviews former White House Chief of Staff under Barack Obama - Bill Daley, Democratic Political Strategist (and daughter of Nancy Pelosi) - Christine Pelosi, and the former Governor of Virginia - Terry McAuliffe. Then, closing it up, he chats with Sirius X...

John is broadcasting in Chicago at the DNC. He opens with the surprise walk on from Vice President Harris. Then, A PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: John interviews president of EMILY'S LIST Jessica Mackler and congressman Glenn Ivey of Maryland. And wrapping it up, he takes calls from listeners on the energy and clarity of President Biden's speech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

John is in Chicago getting ready for the DNC. His monologue is about Trump rehiring disgraced employees Kellyanne Conway and Corey Lewandowski to help with his campaign staff and having Tulsi Gabbard act as Kamala to help Trump with debate prep. Then, he takes calls from listeners on religion, racism, and Republicans. Next, John Nichols of The Nation returns to discuss the 2024 candidates and inte...

Today, John plays clips of Tim Walz on the campaign trail and he jokes with listeners about the recent blunders and lies of Trump at his rallies. Then, he brings in the one and only Comedy Daddy - Keith Price to join the fun and they talk with the Evil Army of the Night about pop culture and the candidates in the upcoming election. Next, John interviews Brian Tyler Cohen and they talk about his ne...

This time, John talks about Biden striking a deal with pharmaceutical companies to reduce the costs of 10 drugs for Medicare users. He also plays clips of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden at their first joint event on the campaign trail and Trump's extremely bizarre press conference at his golf club in Bedminster New Jersey. Then, he speaks with political scientist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer on the strategy...

Today's monologue features confusing clips of Trump veering off topic every few minutes at his "Economic Plan" rally in North Carolina. John notes Trump is still trying to work out his jabs and slams on Harris and Walz. Then, the amazing Bob Cesca returns to joke around about the 2024 candidates and pop culture. Next, it's another great roundhouse discussion on religion and politics with The God S...

Today - John discusses the confusing, mind numbing interview of Trump by Elon Musk on X. Then, he speaks with political affairs analyst David Rothkopf on Trump and other news. Next, Democratic Strategist Ameshia Cross returns to talk about Trump and the upcoming election. And finally, John chats with listeners about current news and issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Today - John talks about the religious hypocrisy of the GOP and how they are trying to accuse Kamala Harris of being an atheist. Then, he interviews Lindsey Cormack who is is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. Next, John talks with listeners about current events and plays a clip of Karine Jean-Pierre explaining what President Biden will do at the DNC. T...