The John Fugelsang Podcast

John's monologue today is about the performative theatre of the Republicans who are pushing for anything they can while holding America hostage during the debt ceiling negotiations. He talks with Brian in Oregon, and Marie in Atlanta on Trump and the debt negotiations. Then he welcomes back Bob Cesca and they chat about Trump's letter to Merrick Garland, the Fox News employee handbook, the 14th Am...

John discusses the legislation brokered by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lift the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. Then he speaks with William Horne who is a postdoctoral fellow at Villanova University and holds a PhD in History from The George Washington University. They talk about his article in the Daily Beast on teaching in a state whose Governor is seeking to suppress every...

John discusses Republican 2024 candidates with Dr. Jason Nichols who is an award winning full-time senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park. Then John flashes back with memories and stories of Tina Turner. He takes calls from Bill in New Jersey on Tina and other classic concerts. Then finally - Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price returns to cha...

On this special Memorial Day podcast - John Interviews author and historian Kenneth C. Davis about the history and meaning of Memorial Day. Then he speaks with Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu about abortion and the Dobbs decision, guns and mass shootings, and the racism towards her on Fox News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

For Memorial Weekend, John talks with journalist and biographer - Jonathan Eig about MLK. He is the author of six books, the most recent being " King: A Life, a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. " Then he interviews legal scholar and criminal justice expert Alexandra Natapoff on her book " Punishment Without Crime: How Our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps the Innocent and Makes America More Uneq...

John talks about the growing battle between DeSantis and Trump. And he calls out the fake Christians who use the bible to attack marginalized groups. Then he talks to Professor Corey Brettschneider about SCOTUS and their recent cases. Next Joe in Wisconsin calls In to sing a song about Jesus and Linda from Iowa calls with a great book suggestion. And lastly Democratic strategist Max Burns returns...

John talks about the death of Tina Turner and the ongoing negotiations over raising the debt limit. He also talks about Ron DeSantis announcing his 2024 presidential run. Then he talks with political commentator Bob Cesca about Trump and DeSantis. Next he interviews journalist Brian Karem about current news. And finally he chats with callers about Tina Turner, guns, and Trump news plus John has a...

This time John discusses Pride Month and the prejudice that comes with it. He talks about the L.A. Dodgers reversing course and re-inviting the drag charity group "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" to their Pride Night event. Then he mentions a report in the Washington Examiner which claims the charity group is mocking Catholics. He points out Illinois Attorney General Kwame Rao...

John discusses the continuing talks between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy as they try to reach an agreement on how to raise the government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. He takes a call from Michael in Texas on the negotiations. Then he interviews comedian Lizz Winstead who is the founder of Abortion Action Front. Next he plays a clip of N.C Governor Roy Cooper on abortion. He also tak...

John's monologue this time features "Fake Christians of the Week" including Ron DeSantis, Kevin McCarthy, and "The Donald." Also "The Good News of the Week". Then, Sean in California calls in on Trump and Jared Kushner. He then chats with Max Burns about Kari Lake's grifting and possible 2024 GOP candidates. Also, Jay in California calls about Republican scamming. Next, CALLERS: Brian in Oregon, D...

John gives up a roundhouse chat with comedians/ podcast hosts Adam Sank and Jody Hamilton. They talk about the 2024 Republican hopefuls - Caitlyn Jenner and trans rights - Diane Feinstein aware or blank stare - the debt ceiling dilemma - residual pandemic after effects - abhorrent abortion laws - and Twitter, Elon and other social media. John wraps it up with "The Unpopular Opinion Game" and asks...

John today honors the clowns that are desperate for media attention: Glenn Youngkin, MTG, Jim Jordan, and Ron DeSantis. He takes a call from David in Nevada about Trump and Fox News. Next, Prof. Corey Brettschneider is back to mull over the ideology of the Supreme Court. The one and only Stephen from Kentucky calls in with his "Salacious Presidential History". Then finally, Dr. Jason Nichols joins...

John discusses the GOP's attack on transgender people and specifically Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has signed bills banning children from undergoing transgender medical treatments. More than 500 bills affecting LGBTQ matters have been proposed across the country and at least 48 have been enacted, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Then he talks politics with Bo...

John talks about North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham who switched parties to become Republican and then voted for an abortion ban. He also discusses Speaker Kevin McCarthy who is still in negotiations with president Biden on the debt limit. Then he welcomes back Joe Sudbay with good news/bad news. They talk about Biden invoking the 14th Amendment to resolve the problems regarding the debt ceil...

John flashes to the past as Natalia Reagan joins him to co-host the show as she did many years ago. They first discuss the nothing burger of the newly released Durham Report. They also discusses the news about a former employee of Rudy Giuliani suing him for sexual harassment and backpay. Then, Jessica Mason Pieklo returns. She's the Senior Vice President and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group...

John lists off the fake Christians that really piss him off. This time Crowd-funding platform GiveSendGo makes his list. They are raising money to support the man who choked subway performer Jordan Neely to death. Also on the list: Russia is planning to build a village for Conservative Christian Americans who are tired of liberal ideology. And he discusses the situation at the border with the lift...

For this special show - John brings in a comedian panel to have a roundhouse discussion on news of the week. Topics include Ageism, Trump's campaign and legal troubles, congressman George Santos being indicted, Facebook being shunned by Gen Z, and VP Kamala Harris getting a bad rap. Then John plays The Unpopular Opinion Game and winds it up with suggestions to inspire people. John's Comedy Pa...

John talks about the horrid lies and the EPIC FAILS during Trump's Town Hall appearance on CNN. Then he welcomes back Prof. Corey Brettschneider and they chat about Trump's TV Rally on CNN - Christopher from California calls to talk with them. Next, Douglas in Chicago and Blake in Indiana both call in the on CNN Town Hall Folly. And finally he interviews the award winning senior lecturer in the Af...

John talks about the return of Senator Diane Feinstein after being out sick for 3 months. He also discusses the new Louisiana abortion ban, assholes celebrating Confederate Memorial Day, and George Santos who has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and false statements to Congress. John takes calls from Sal in New Mexico on prosecuting people for rioting on Janua...

John talks about Trump as he was found liable for sexual abuse. Then Bob Hennelly joins to talk on healthcare needs as we reach the end of COVID Emergency Declarations protections. He takes some calls about David Pakman. Then finally he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson to discuss Trump, Twitter, and Elon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

John talks about the Texas mall massacre where a far right extremist butchered 8 people. The gunman was shot by a police officer who was already in the area on an unrelated call. Then. he welcomes back Reverend Barry Lynn and they discuss guns, porn, and Ron DeSantis. Next he takes calls from Nicole in Texas, Mark in Missouri, and Mark in Wisconsin on guns and the Texas mall shooting. And las...

John talks about E. Jean Carroll assault and rape trial and he is joined by Dr. Jason Nichols who is the host of the podcast " The Working Class Elites " where he discusses politics, current events, race, class, and gender. They also discuss the tragic death of Jordan Neely on a New York City Subway, the bullying of trans people, and the 2024 Democratic candidates. Then he interviews British write...

John remembers the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot who passed away on May 1st. This flashback interview was in 2020 when his documentary " Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind " was being released and the pandemic was in full force. Then John interviews the iconic singer-songwriter producer Smokey Robinson. They talk about his past with the Miracles and M...

John's discusses the GOP's response to the murder of Jordan Neely. The mentally ill man was screaming on the subway when a marine placed him in a chokehold for 15 minutes until he died. So far police have not pressed any charges. Marie from Atlanta calls to talk about Jordan Neely and Justice Clarence Thomas. Then John welcomes back Professors Corey Brettschneider and Julie Suk. The...

Today - John's Monologue: Who morns for Jordan Neely? The 30-year-old man who was screaming on a subway train died after another rider grabbed him and placed him in a chokehold. So far police have not pressed any charges. Andre from Cali calls to weigh in. Then podcaster and political commentator Bob Cesca is back to chat about homelessness, the Trump campaign, and the new Fox News...