The John Fugelsang Podcast

John lists off all the things to be grateful for in 2023. Then, he interviews freelance writer for Fast Company - Adam Bluestein on the success of diabetes/weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. Then, year end calls from listeners: Steve in L.A., Laurie in Florida, Dave in Pittsburg, Rachel in L.A., and Stephen in Kentucky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

The monologue discussion today is about the backlash and excuses over Trump's latest Nazi quotes and Hitlerian rhetoric saying immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country". Then, he interviews award-winning investigative reporter Brian Karem on the Colorado Supreme Court Trump ruling and other Trump news. Next, John talks with Hugh in New Jersey about the Colorado ruling and he jokes with g...

This time John discusses the major bombshell reporting of the Colorado Supreme Court finding that Trump did engage in an insurrection on January 6th and is therefore disqualified from running for office again. Then, he interviews award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist Bob Hennelly. They talk about his new piece in the Village Voice called "Can a Union Revival Save America's...

John discusses a judge blocking the removal of a racist confederate statue at Arlington Cemetery. The elaborately designed monument offers a mythologized vision of the Confederacy, including highly sanitized depictions of slavery. He also talks about the right-wing outrage of Pope Francis declaring that priests can now offer blessings to same sex couples. Then, he speaks with Profes...

This time John talks about Rudy Giuliani whose defamation trial has just wrapped up. Due to his lies about them cheating in the 2020 election; he was ordered by a jury to pay $148 million to 2 Georgia election workers - Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Jim in New York calls to comment on Rude Rudy. Then, he welcomes back Allison Gill - host of The Daily Beans podcast. They discuss the Rudy Giuliani ve...

On this special weekend podcast, John interviews Andy Norman who directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He studies how ideologies short-circuit minds and corrupt moral understanding. Then he develops tools that help people think together in more fruitful ways. They discuss his new book: " Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to...

Today - the topic of discussion is a heartfelt and serious monologue about the politics of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. With the growing calls for a ceasefire - Biden may have to take a stand or risk losing the election. Then he speaks with Garnett Henderson of ReWire Newsgroup about abortion bans and abortion laws in Idaho. She also talks about Idahoan Christian Nationalism, white supremacy,...

This time, John discusses Hunter Biden - who is defying a GOP subpoena and risking a contempt of congress charge by demanding the House Oversight Committee hearings be televised for transparency. He plays clips of James Comer making wild accusations and of Hunter saying he will only testify in a public setting. Then, he jokes with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca on current politics and...

Today, John jokes about the latest Trump scam - his NFT "Mugshot Edition" digital trading cards. If you buy the whole collection, you also receive a small square of the suit he was wearing at his Fulton County arrest. He talks with Charles in Miami about the plight of Kate Cox. Then, he speaks with Reverend Barry Lynn on current politics and all things Trump. He also chats with Reverend Barry abou...

Once again John is fired up about the plight of Kate Cox - the mother who is suing Texas to have an abortion because doctors say the baby will not survive and her health is at risk. Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to overturn a lower courts order to stop her. She is now leaving the state to get the health care she needs. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschne...

The monologue this time is a flashback. First, John runs down the current headlines - then talks about the tragedies of early December: Pearl Harbor and the death of John Lennon. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State on Trump's statement he will be a dictator on day one. Then, he chats with political analyst Max Burns on the 4th Republican primary debate, the projections for the 2024 election,...

In this special weekend podcast - John interviews director Nicole Newnham about her new documentary " The Disappearance of Shere Hite ". Shere was a courageous pioneer in the 70s with her books on women's sexuality. Then, he has a hilarious time joking with stand-up comedian Irene Bremis and SNL's Rachel Dratch about their new paranormal podcast " Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch ". They discuss stories...

John discusses a Texas woman named Kate Cox who at 20 weeks pregnant, has learned her fetus has a lethal abnormality that is almost always fatal at birth. A Texas judge has granted her request to allow an abortion to save her health but Attorney General Ken Paxton is threatened to prosecute any doctors involved in providing an emergency abortion procedure. Then, he interviews reporter Isaac S...

In this podcast - John talks about Kevin McCarthy announcing he will be retiring from congress. He takes a call from Tony in Las Vegas about the mass shooting at UNLV. Then, he chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca about the Las Vegas shooting and gun legislation, Trump's claim he will be a dictator on day one if he is elected, and the legacy of Kevin McCarthy. Next, John speaks w...

John's monologue this time starts off with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's announcement about releasing new January 6th riot videos with the faces blurred. And he discusses Senator Tommy Tuberville announcing he will finally lift his hold on hundreds of military promotions. Then, he interviews journalist and author David Corn on the death of Henry Kissinger, the inexperience of Mike Johnson, a...

In today's podcast - John discusses Pope Francis who has decided to punish one of his highest-ranking critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, by revoking his right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary in the second radical action against a conservative American prelate this month. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the plans of Trump if he wins in 2024, the l...

John delivers the good news that Rep. George Santos has been expelled from congress after a House Ethic Committee found evidence of federal crimes. He also looks back on the life of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner. Then, he speaks with the National Affairs correspondent for the Nation, John Nichols, about the expulsion of George Santos, the life of Henry Kissinger, and his new pie...

John jokes with Canadian author and comedian Kliph Nesteroff about his new book Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars . Then, he interviews freelance investigative reporter Ben Stockton on his new piece for The Intercept " Inside The Campaign that Put an Oil Boss in Charge of a Climate Summit ". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Today, John remembers the lives of Shane MacGowan lead singer of The Pogues and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Then, he interviews Greg Lukianoff who is the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. They discuss how the Israel-Hamas war has continued to spark tension across campuses with ongoing protests and walkouts. There has been a rising concern over the inc...

Todays monologue is dedicated to saluting the dumbest people in power. Contestants vying for the award this time: George Santos, James Comer, John Kennedy, Elon Musk, and Bernie Marcus. Then, he chats with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca on the death of Roslyn Carter, the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls, and Liz Chaney's new book which details new Trump revelations. Next, he interviews...

John talks about the Koch Network endorsing Nikki Haley in her bid for the White House. He runs down a brief history of her ever changing viewpoints and policies. Then he interviews Teresa C. Younger who is an activist, organizational strategist, and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. They discuss Living with Pocket Change: What It Means to Do More With Less ” (Pocket Change 2.0), a research stu...

In today's monologue, John talks about Kevin McCarthy showing his ignorance of American history by tweeting a video of himself saying that America has never obtained any land after a war. He then brings up Trump who in a recent post has promised to repeal Obamacare. Then, he welcomes back award-winning journalist, foreign policy analyst, and author Rula Jebreal. They discuss the cease-fire in the...

Today - a cavalcade of listeners calling in to laugh along and speak their minds. Rich in Indiana, Sean in California, Lisa in New Mexico, Bill in New Jersey, David in Santa Fe, Stephen in Kentucky, Beachside Bill in Florida, John in Oklahoma, Bruce in California, Ken in Virginia, and Michael in the Bronx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

John interviews Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois' 8th congressional district on Chinese president Xi Jinping's visit to America, the violent GOP infighting in the House, and the latest on Donald Trump. Then, attorney Marie in Atlanta calls to give us an update on Trump's Georgia election case. Also, Harry in Texas calls to discuss what would happen if a president became mentally unfit, and Jef...

For the holiday weekend - a couple of in-depth interviews. First John speaks with Nathan Thrall who is an American author, essayist, and journalist based in Jerusalem. They discuss his new book " A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy " which is an intimate story of a deadly accident outside Jerusalem that unravels a tangle of lives, loves, and histories over the course o...