The John Fugelsang Podcast

John revisits his conversation with YouTube sensations Penn and Kim Holderness AKA "The Holderness Family" about their new book " ADHD Is Awesome - A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD (Which Is a Terrible Name, by the Way) " and then he interviews host of the Nuclear Reactor Next Door podcast - Roger Rappaport. They discuss a bid to re-start a nuclear power plant in a small-town in Michigan, wh...

John interviews Democratic congresswoman Debbie Dingell who has been the U.S. representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district since 2015. She is the widow of John Dingell, her predecessor in the seat, who holds the record as the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history. Then, he interviews Democratic congresswoman Judy Chu who is serving as the U.S. representative for Californi...

In today's monologue, John marks the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon's resignation and he scrolls through the many blunders, misleading statements, and lies of Trump at his crazy press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Then, he welcomes back political journalist and the creator of TransLash Media - Imara Jones to talk about Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and the Olympics. Next, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Fran...

The discussion this time is about the rush of energy from the Dems as the Harris/ Walz campaign heats up and the weird slams the GOP is throwing at Governor Walz including trashing his military career by claiming he has "stolen valor". Then, Bob Cesca is back to joke about pop culture and talk about the new vibe in the Democratic Party. Next, The God Squad returns with their unique viewpoint on re...

John discusses Kamala Harris' choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a running mate. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on Biden's proposal to reverse the immunity case and to add term limits for the Supreme Court justices. Next, John welcomes back the Reverend Jeff Hood to discuss the death penalty case of Emmanuel Littlejohn in Oklahoma. And finally, Comedian Keith Price chats...

This time, John dishes up a news salad with plenty of toppings. Trump attacking GA Governor Brian Kemp and praising Vladmir Putin during a rally, Egypt giving Trump $10 million dollars in cash in 2016, and Trump backing out of an ABC debate and trying to bait Kamala into one on Fox News. Then, he welcomes back journalist and the National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones - Mark Follman. They discuss...

John talks about President Biden and the Russian prison exchange and speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Franchella, and John Poveromo. 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: Three freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia. Trump of course praised Putin for making it possible. He also talks about the Paris Olympic controversy involving Imane Khelif of Algeria who has faced a wave of GOP attacks following allegations about her gender identity and eligibility to compete with women. Then, John welcomes...

John revisits a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They chat about the rise of Christian Nationalism. Then he interviews Jonathon Metzl who is Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University, and he is a...

John's monologue is about the racist comments of Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago where he lied about Kamala Harris' race and bashed the moderator in an off-the-rails interview. Then, Bob Cesca is back again to talk with listeners about the changing political landscape and the fiasco of Trump in Chicago. Next, The God Squad returns to discuss Biden stepp...

John's monologue this time is about Republicans switching gears and going on defense after the Dems sudden offense. This includes the rebranding of Project 2025, the trashing of Kamala Harris calling her a low IQ DEI hire, and the backlash as Dems are now calling Republicans and their policies "WEIRD". Then, he talks with award-winning veteran journalist Roland Martin. Martin is the author of four...

John is back from vacation and he runs down the whirlwind of news that happened last week. He plays clips of Governor Tim Walz, Rep. Harriet Hageman, Governor Chris Sununu, JD Vance, and of course Trump who promises "No More Voting" if he is elected. Then, he welcomes back award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly to discuss President Biden dropping out and the viability of Kamala Harris...

Democratic Strategist Max Burns once again steps in for John. He talks about the crazy word salad Trump rambles at his latest rally and President Biden announcing his plans to reform the Supreme Court. Then, he speaks with Jill Lawrence who is an award-winning journalist, opinion writer, and the author of "The Art of the Political Deal: How Congress Beat the Odds and Broke Through Gridlock". Next,...

In this flashback special - John Interviews actor and voice-over artist Alan Tudyk. Next he has an intimate discussion with actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer, and director John Cameron Mitchell. And last but not least John welcomes Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of the legendary 80s band Tears For Fears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Max Burns is still guest hosting and his topic this time is all about the latest polls which show Kamala Harris gaining momentum against Trump. Then, he speaks with the Senior Opinion Editor of MSNBC Daily - Anthony L. Fisher on the ever shrinking local media and the importance of local media during an election. Next, Max chats with Justin Baragona of Zeteo News on Trump's assassination attempt, r...

John is still on vacation this week. Democratic strategist Max Burns guest hosts again and he talks about President Biden's heroic Oval Office speech explaining why he chose to give up his bid for reelection. Then, he speaks with Christina Reynolds of EMILY’s List which is an American political action committee (PAC) that aims to help elect Democratic female candidates in favor of abortion rights...

Political strategist Max Burns sits in for John this week. He talks about the first big speech from Kamala Harris and the promises and lies of JD Vance. Then, he speaks with political commentator Ameshia Cross on how Kamala can win the nomination. Next, Max chats with journalist Erin Overbey about the good, bad, and the ugly sides of the media. And rounding it out, he interviews author Jared Yates...

Political Strategist Max Burns guest hosts while John is on vacation. He talks about President Biden dropping out of the presidential race and plays clips of the many reactions. Then, Max speaks with political analyst Brian Karem about V.P. Kamala Harris's chances of beating Trump. Next, he takes calls from listeners about who Harris might pick as a running mate. And finally, Max interviews former...

John talks about the final night of the Republican National Convention. Then, he takes calls from listeners on Trump and the stunts at the RNC. And finally, TV's Frank Conniff returns to joke about the 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 .

John interviews filmmaker, author, and actor Guillermo del Toro about his stop-motion animated musical adaptation of Pinocchio. And then he interviews Professor William Forbath and Professor Joseph Fishkin - authors of the book: " The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

John talks about the hypocrisy of Trump's political colleagues at the Republican National Convention - trashing him in the past and then flipping to praise him to gain favor later on. Then, he speaks with John Nichols once again about the RNC. Next, he brings back Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their Native Voices Segment. And finally, John interviews Professor Emeritus of Democracy and...

John talks about the battle over whether Biden should stay in the presidential race and the Republican National Convention. Then he talks with Bob Cesca, Gloria Johnson, and John Nichols. 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 president of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, speaking at the RNC and chats with Julianne McShane, John Nichols, and Steven L. Reed, Mayor of Montgomery, AL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John dives in deep to the "What The Fuck?" news of Donald Trump getting shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing Trump's classified documents case, and Trump picking J.D. Vance as his running mate. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill - host of "Mueller, She Wrote" and "The Daily Beans" podcasts. They discuss the appeal and the future of the classified...

This time the discussion is about President Biden deflecting ageism remarks and doing well on the campaign trail. Then, John interviews Emily Busch who is a Democrat running in MI-10 (swing Metro Detroit district where Trump acolyte John James won by just 1,600 votes in 2022). Emily’s son is the survivor of the Oxford school shooting, and she has personal ties to the fight for reproductive rights....