The John Fugelsang Podcast

In this weekend podcast, John talks about the heat wave and explains the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. He takes a call from Mitch at Kent State. Then it's Thea Harper's Minority Report. She discusses the case of Carly Russell who faked her own kidnapping and the case of Alisha Watts, a North Carolina woman who is still missing. Next, Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price...

This time John discusses the heat wave and Biden's speech on climate change; Mitch McConnell's medical incident freezing up during a news conference; and the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case. Then, he welcomes Prof. Corey Brettschneider back and they talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judicial system and Trump...

Lots of news for this monologue. First, a former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told house lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified flying objects and alien bodies. Second, Hunter Biden plead not guilty in court after his plea deal fell apart. Third, Mitch McConnell was escorted away during his news conference after freezing up mid sentence. Fourth,...

Today's monologue is about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushing for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Jessica in Oregon calls to talk about the movie Oppenheimer. Then, John interviews celebrity lawyer Aaron Richard Golub and they talk about his book “ Ruckus ” which is a memoir about his life. Next he chats with comedian Lee Papa, AKA The Rude Pundit about Florida banning African Ameri...

Today John's monologue is about the Justice Department suing Texas after Governor Greg Abbott refuses to remove floating barbed wire barriers blocking migrants from crossing the border. He takes a call from Martha in Wisconsin on getting out the vote. Then, he interviews Monifa Bandele from MomsRising. They discuss their mission focusing on equity in pregnancy, childbirth and the period after chil...

Today, John talks about the passing of legendary singer Tony Bennett. He also discusses Kamala Harris' fiery speech about Florida changing their history books to include positive things about slavery. And he gives an update on the Trump indictments and trials. Then, democratic strategist Max Burns returns and they chat about Alabama defying the Supreme Court by gerrymandering again, the recent dev...

John plays a clip of Trump deflecting a question he doesn't understand. He takes calls from Michael in the Bronx on the Trump indictments, Scott in Arkansas on the difference between a nationalist and a patriot, and Sean in California on affirmative action. Next he talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. They chat about abortion rights, the Supreme Court, and the performative cruelty of Senator T...

John's topic today involves the super crazy conspiracy theories of Senator John Kennedy and 2024 presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Senator was on Fox news saying Dems actually want Trump to be president and RFK Jr appeared before a House subcommittee to testify at a hearing on censorship. Jessica in Maine calls in to tout the new law in Maine that empowers women and doctors to make re...

In today's podcast, John talks about the controversy of country artist Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town". The backlash is over a scene where Black Lives Matter demonstrators are clashing with police and over the video being filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a horrific lynching. Then he chats with director, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca ab...

John's monologue this time is about the die hard Trump loyalist winged monkeys who still defend him. He takes a call from Rich in Indiana about the term "Quisling" and how that applies to Trump. Then he interviews philosophers Leonard Grob and John K. Roth about their new book “ Warnings: The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy ". They discuss how democracy has been undermined in...

Today's monologue is about the No Label Party which is actually a dark money Republican trick to defeat Biden. John also discusses RFK Jr and his crazy conspiracies caught on tape. He takes a call from Theresa in Washington on the anti-gay SCOTUS ruling and student debt forgiveness. Then he interviews attorney James Brosnahan. They talk about his new memoir “Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and...

John discusses the new plan by President Biden to forgive federal student loans. These borrowers are about to get an email from the U.S. Department of Education, notifying them that their debts will soon be automatically erased. The forgiveness completes a promise by the Biden administration stating that many long-time borrowers who should have qualified for loan forgiveness under the rules of the...

This time John talks about President Biden praising NATO leadership in Lithuania and the recent additions to the alliance. He also discusses how the GOP is blaming Biden for the war in Ukraine. Rich in Indiana and Dave in Washington call in to trash racist Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. Then, political blogger Lee Papa aka The Rude Pundit returns. They chat about the 2024 presidential hopefuls,...

John's monologue this time is about SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, voting to go on strike against major studios. They voted unanimously to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines. Scripted TV and movie production will cease immediately in the first dual work stoppage by both actors and writers in 63 years. Then he chats with political blogger Heather “...

The heated discussion today involves the releasing of ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten from prison after 53 years despite California Governor Gavin Newsom attempting to block it. Also, Iowa's state legislature voted to ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a time before most people know they are pregnant. It's now one of the strictest bans in the U.S. John t...

In today's podcast - the discussion is about Tommy Tuberville - Republican Senator from Alabama who is blocking hundreds of Pentagon nominations in the military over their stance on transporting female service members who need abortions. He is also disputing the meaning of "White Nationalism". Then, John interviews author Lorissa Rinehart about her book - " First to the Front: The Untold Story of...

John today discusses Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's war over the dismantling of Twitter and the new social media platform linked to Instagram called "Threads". Then he interviews financial educator and economics guru Kyla Scanlon on Gen Z in the Workplace. She explains the economy, inflation, and the stock market so you can actually understand it. Next, comedian Rhonda Hansome joins them in studi...

In today's podcast John debates the decision of President Biden to send cluster bombs to Ukraine. He takes a call from Beachside Bill in Orlando on cluster bombs and box babies. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to discuss Rudy Giuliani losing his law license, the Ron DeSantis campaign and anti-gay ad, and the legal problems of Donald Trump. Next - John in Missouri, Phil in Ca...

John interviews Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA 51) and they discuss abortion issues. Then he speaks with Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani. They chat about how to fight Governor Ron DeSantis' divisive laws in her state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John today talks about his appearance on NewsNation's Dan Abrams Live TV show. He was the only liberal voice on this panel and he gives an overview of the topics discussed and how they reacted to his point of view on Ron DeSantis, President Biden, The Supreme Court, AR -15s, and Donald Trump. He takes calls from Donna in Connecticut on Kamala Harris and Riley in North Carolina on racism. Then he i...

Today John's monologue is a mixed bag of stories. First he talks about the backlash after a bag of cocaine was found at the White House. Other topics include: Trump's lawyer who tried to overturn the 2020 election retiring; Twitter limiting posts you can read; the hottest day on record; and Lyndsey Graham getting booed during a rally in his own state. He chats with Jeff in L.A. about the Supreme C...

John again has 2 great interviews for the holiday. First, he interviews Pennsylvania Congresswoman Susan Wild. They discuss the Childcare for Working Families Act and Pre-School Programs; insulin pricing caps; Republicans threatening to cut Social Security; and campaign finance reform. Then John welcomes the political historian at Vanderbilt University - Professor Eli Merritt. They talk about the...

John has 2 interesting interviews for the holiday. First he welcomes back American history writer Kenneth C. Davis and they discuss the history of the 4th of July and how it is being distorted by corrupt Republican politicians. Then he interviews forensic accounting expert and documentarian Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope. They discuss her new book " Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Tril...

John today welcomes back political strategist Joe Sudbay to discuss the latest legal problems of Donald Trump. They also talk about the Supreme Court's gutting of Affirmative Action in colleges, anti-abortion pushes on the state level, and the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls. Then Sean in California calls in to chat about the Supreme Court and elections. Next, Rich in Indiana calls to chat about th...

This time John plays yet another clip of Trump desperately attempting to rationalize what people were hearing in the newly released audio of him sharing classified military documents about Iran. Michael in the Bronx and Al in Philly call to weigh in on Trump. Then, he chats with Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit about him being on Jeopardy and the follies of Trump. Next, John welcomes back comedian/ an...