The John Fugelsang Podcast

In today's podcast - John discusses Trump's loud-mouth disruptions in his second New York defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll. He speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on the incompetence of Trump lawyer Alina Habba who also got admonished by the judge during the trial. Then, he plays a clip of Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson on securing the border. Next, he welcomes back The God Squad: auth...

The monologue this time has a theme about the hypocrisy of the GOP. First, John discusses the House approving another stopgap bill to fund the government through March and thereby averting yet another partial government shutdown. Second story is the D.O.J.'s new report which shows "cascading failures" on the police response to the mass shooting in Uvalde Texas. And third, Texas National Guard Troo...

John has a mixed bag of news today. First a New York judge has denied a request to dismiss the case against Daniel Penny who is charged in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Also, he plays a clip of state department spokesperson Matt Miller on the policy situation in Gaza and discusses the effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to ask for a report on human rights for Palestinians. Then, he welc...

This time John is broadcasting again from the Sirius XM Studios in Los Angeles. He discusses the media's hype and the whirlwind aftermath of the Iowa caucus. He plays clips of Trump and Haley, then comedian Natalia Regan joins him again to help co-host the show. Next, they talk with Reverend Barry Lynn on the Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump campaigns. They also discuss Speaker Mike Johnso...

John discusses the looming government shutdown in today's podcast. He also talks about how the right is cutting taxes for the wealthy and increasing the national debt by doing so. Hunter Biden and Donald Trump are also both in court for tax offenses. He plays a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson saying they will repeal thousands of IRS agents and a clip of CA Rep. Katie Porter explaining that the IRS is...

In this special holiday podcast - John talks with Professor of Biblical Interpretation and broadcast theologian Dr. Obery Hendricks Jr. about Martin Luther King Jr and his latest book " Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

On this special weekend podcast John interviews political commentator and media host Cenk Uygur. He is the co-creator of The Young Turks, a left-wing, progressive, sociopolitical news and commentary program. He is also running for president as a Democrat. He is Turkish born and he argues that the 14th Amendment allows him, a naturalized citizen, to serve as president. And he thinks Joe Biden will...

John discusses Pope Francis calling for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood. He also talks about the Republican debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. He plays a clip of Governor Chris Sununu and former Governor Chris Christie on the candidates. He also plays a clip of Donald Trump's big whiney speech outside in the halls of his New York courtroom after the judge cut him off and told him...

John's monologue today is about the crazy, unhinged House Oversight Committee hearing on holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. He plays clips of lawmaker arguments from both sides of the isle. Then, Bob Cesca is back and he chats with John about Hunter's contempt of Congress hearing, Chris Christie dropping out of the Republican presidential race, and the latest on...

John's monologue this time is about Trump's hearing in a Washington DC federal appeals court over his claim that he has absolute immunity against being prosecuted for his crimes on and around January 6th. He plays clips of the judges questions and the defense attorneys' arguments. Then, John welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner - an author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive direct...

Today's discussion delves into the controversy over Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and the failure of his staff to properly notify the White House he was out sick. Then, he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about the 14th Amendment, the actual oath the president takes and if it applies to the 14th Amendment, and the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden and Secre...

Today - John relates the many GOP lies and actual facts about the January 6th attack at the capitol. He also plays clips of President Biden's first big campaign speech. Then, Mitch from Kent State calls in about the late Phil Ramone's birthday and the January 6th anniversary. And, Rob in Orlando calls in to try and spread GOP lies. Next, TV's Frank returns to talk with John about great movies and...

Today, on the 3rd Anniversary - John talks about the latest info on the January 6th attack at the capital including the Supreme Court's decision to review Trump's plea to remain on the ballot in Colorado after the state Supreme Court ruled he is ineligible under the 14th Amendment to run for office again. Then, he interviews Farai Chideya who is the creator and host of  Our Body Politic , a n...

In today's podcast, John talks about the findings and conclusions presented by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on the money Trump made while in office. Then, he chats with Chris in California on the brainwashing of right wing voters and Rachel in Los Angeles on the Green Day lyric change on TV New Year's eve. He also talks with Ron in Kentucky on the Nazi rhetoric of...

John discusses revoltingly fake Christians and notes the death of conservative culture war advocate and media mogul Donald Wildmon. He plays clips of Nikki Haley backpedaling on her previous comments about the Civil War. Also clips of Trump and Mike Johnson promoting Christian Nationalism. Then, he chats with actor, director, and radio host Bob Cesca on Trump's body odor, the GOP's failure to ackn...

John is back from holiday break. Today he talks about Nikki Haley's refusal to cite slavery as the cause of the Civil War during a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. Then, he plays a clip of Karine Jean-Pierre blasting republicans for bussing migrants across the country for a political stunt. He takes a call from Mike in Michigan on Nikki Haley's gaff. Also Jessica in Oregon calls on new movies a...

In part 2 of this holiday special Year in Review - John has 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 and discuss the revoltingly fake Christian of the year, the resolve of...

In this year end special - John has a round house discussion about politics with the Vice President of Politics at Crooked Media - Shaniqua McClendon, political pundit and podcast host Victor Shi, and legal analyst/ political consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson. They chat about the epic failures of the GOP, projections for the presidential election in November, how new abortion laws effect voter turnout,...

On this special weekend podcast - John speaks with the Executive Director of Women's March - Rachel O'Leary Carmona. They discuss a proposed abortion travel ban in Amarillo, Texas; the hypocrisy of the pro-life movement; and the failure of the right to see that abortion is a losing issue in the upcoming election. Then, John interviews Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani. They talk about Florida gover...

John plays a clip of Trump saying his trial is a witch hunt and a clip of Rep. Dan Goldman explaining why the Republicans in congress want a closed hearing for Hunter Biden. He talks with Rich in Indiana on Henry Kissinger, Tim in Chicago on the groveling of journalists, Brian in Oregon on crappy SCOTUS rulings, and Beachside Bill in Florida on the latest Space X launch. Then Thea Harper returns w...

Today, John takes a call from Dean in Los Angeles on the Colorado Supreme Court Decision. Then he chats with comedian Lisa Curry and producer Matthew Sheffield - hosts of the Doomscroll podcast. They discuss current news and the latest on the Trump trials. Then he speaks with political blogger and writer for Salon - Heather Digby Parton on the Biden impeachment inquiry, the failures of Speaker Mik...

This time in our flashback week, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and the latest in the Trump trials. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Jessica in Oregon, Mitch at Kent State, and Mike in Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In today's fun flashback, John chats with Keith Price about pop culture, current news, and the latest on Donald Trump. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, David in Santa Fe, Rachel in L.A., and Joe from Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As a treat for the holiday - we've selected some of our favorite comedy bits and skits from the past year. So kick back and laugh along with us as we flash back to the funniest Fugelsang poems, skits, and comedy sketches of 2023. A Letter to George Santos, Especially Hitler by Kanye West, A Matt Schlapp Nursery Rhyme, Small Dick Energy, National Relaxation Day at Mar-a-Lago, If Santa was Black, Th...

In today's podcast - John remembers the artists we lost in 2023 and promotes his next Sexy Liberal Show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on January 20th. He talks with Curt in Akron about Crosby Stills and Nash and does a tribute to his good friend David Crosby who we lost earlier this year. Then, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy. Next, John cha...