The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the hype and preparations prior to the big Trump arraignment in New York City. He then takes calls from Katherine in Florida, Dean in L.A., and Dave in Washington. Then he interviews Imara Jones who is the creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling and narrative project. She was also the host of "The Last Sip", a weekly, half-hour news show...

John lists off the biggest Fake Christians of the week including the Kentucky legislature, Tucker Carlson and Ron DeSantis. He then takes calls from Paul in New Jersey, Steeva in Pittsburg, and Sean in California. Next he talks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org and board president of the MomsRising Education Fund....

John interviews Sally Kohn - liberal political commentator, community organizer, and founder and chief executive officer of the Movement Vision Lab, a grassroots think tank that focuses on liberal and progressive ideas and positions. They talk about her book " The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity." Next he chats with stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster, television w...

John delivers the good news about the Trump indictment in New York. He then talks to Maria in Texas, Victoria in California, and Sean in California about Trump. Next he hangs with Prof. Corey Brettschneider and he makes sense of the Trump indictment. Then John chats with Dr. Jason Nichols on Trump and more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

This time - John does a round up of the biggest white supremist stories this week: State officials in Florida removed the Disney movie Ruby Bridges from schools after a parent complained the history of Jim Crow was being taught. New York City's Audubon Society has chosen to change their name because John James Audubon was a slave owner. And the DOD has begun renaming 9 U.S. Army bases that honor c...

John shares new details about the mass shooting at a Christian school in Nashville where 6 people were killed. He discusses some of the statistics of gun deaths in the U.S. and explains why "Thoughts and Prayers" from the GOP are not enough for the victims and families of gun violence. He then takes calls from Theresa in New England, Bruce in California, and Victor in Colorado. Next he speaks with...

In this episode - John talks about the Nashville school shooting where 3 kids and 3 staff members were killed. Then he interviews journalist at the Daily Beast Kelly Weill - they talk about her book “ Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything ”. Next comedian Rhonda Hansome joins in to chat about Trump, the Nashville shooting, and other current news...

Today John talks about McCarthy's "Parents Bill of Rights" and the banning of books in schools. He takes a call from Reverend Sandy in L.A. and Christian in Texas. Then he interviews award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire - Ernest Owens and they discuss his new book “ The Case For Cancel Culture ”. Next he talks with Leroy in Minnesota about the inspiration of John Fetterman and S...

John interviews the chair of Religion and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania - professor Anthea Butler. They talk about her book " White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America ". Next he welcomes Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado to the show. They discuss how to fight legal discrimination in Texas involving immigration, voter suppression, and abortion. And lastly...

John discusses the defense of insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt by Trump and the GOP, the Tallahassee School that fired their principle after a parent complained a Renaissance art lesson was pornographic, and the testy congressional hearing over whether to ban the TikTok app entirely in the US due to national security concerns. Then he chats with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about the many Trump investi...

In this episode - John talks about the battle of the invasion of pythons to the state of Florida and the battle of jabs between Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He takes calls from Marsha from San Diego, Keith in San Jose, Chris in Pennsylvania, and John in Florida. Then he chats with comedian Carole Montgomery about her show "Funny Women of a Certain Age". Next he plays a clip of w...

This time John laments about the predicted Trump arrest in New York that still has not happened. And he jokes about the arrest hoopla that was all for nothing. Then he interviews author Andre Solo on his new book “ Sensitivity ”. Next he takes a call from Marine Corp Lou in Florida about PTSD. And lastly he talks with Jina Krause-Vilmar, CEO of Upwardly Global about their work helping immigrants a...

John marks the first day of spring and 20 years since the war in Iraq. The mass killings of Iraqis commenced on the 19th of March in 2003, with the "Shock and Awe" bombing of Baghdad. He takes a call from Dave in Washington on his tour of duty there. Then he interviews author Tom Wheelwright on the Trump tax returns and his book " Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanent...

Today John gives a requiem for actor and musician Lance Reddick. Then he discusses the looming indictment of Donald Trump in New York over the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Morris Pearl of Patriotic Millionaires then joins him to talk about the banking collapse. After that - John interviews author Nathan J. Robinson about his new book “ Responding to the Right ”. And finally listeners call in -...

John sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff for a quick chat about her early beginnings as a competitive swimmer, her iconic role as Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel's " Battlestar Galactica ", and her character Bo-Katan Kryze on the Disney + series " The Mandalorian ". Then he interviews legendary actor Ernie Hudson. They talk about his childhood being raised by his grandmot...

John gives up a list of some truly hateful stories in the news this week: Republican lies about bank closings; school history books being changed to erase ethnicity; a stupid Nazi who threatens murder to a cop; and millions of GOP secessionists living in a hateful fantasy. Then he chats with Theresa in Washington on reparations and Dave in Washington on Katee Sackhoff in Battlestar Galactica. Next...

Today John discusses what will happen and who will be involved as we lead up to the 2024 election. He also talks about a Texas judge who is hearing an abortion pill case that could disrupt access to the medication nationwide. Then he chats with Bob Cesca talks about Star Wars, Star Trek, The Oscars, and Donald Trump. Next he takes calls from Linda in Kansas on yesterday's interview with theologian...

This time John discusses the true meaning of "WOKE" and how the right uses the term as an all-purpose bigot dog whistle. He also explains the real reason the two U.S. banks collapsed. Then he interviews author and historian of Christianity - Diana Butler Bass on women's history month and theology. Next he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne N...

In this podcast - John discusses the recent banking crisis after two major banks failed and the FDIC stepped in to guarantee funds and avert even more panic. He takes a call from Lance in California on the banking crisis. Then Charles from Miami calls to talk about the Trump and Pence battle. Next Rhonda Hansome comes to chat about the hypocrisy of Pence and DeSantis. They take calls from Rod...

John's monologue this time is about all the batshit crazy political news from the right this past week and the amazing recent accomplishments that should be applauded from the left. Then he discusses the lies and propaganda of Fox News with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone. Next he interviews neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Pedram Navab about his new book “ Sleep R...

John interviews Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham about his past works, his Oscar-winning performance in " Amadeus ", and his newest movie " The Magic Flute ". Then he interviews Tess Wilkinson-Ryan who is a Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of " Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes our Selves and the Social Order ". See Privacy P...

Today John tells the tale of 3 Republican efforts in stupidity. In West Virginia a law protecting child marriage, in Tennessee low level government clerks can deny marriage licenses if they choose, and evangelicals have kicked out their most popular church because they chose to ordain women as clergy. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump being invited to appear before a N.Y. gra...

Today John gives a monologue running down the history of International Women's Day. He gives up staggering statistics on women's rights and abuses across the globe and explains why this holiday is so important. Then he takes calls from Dennis in Arizona on Tucker Carlson's lies.  Also Sean in California calls on the plight of women. Next he chats with political commentator Bob Cesca abou...

John talks about Fox News Host Tucker Carlson releasing misleading Capitol riot footage on his show and then being blasted by Senate Republicans. Then to add frosting to the cake - Dominion Voting Systems released a new batch of private emails and texts which expose Tucker and his co-workers as frauds. Then he interviews professor of sociology at Colby College and former police officer Neil Gross...

Today John discusses conservative political commentator Michael Knowles' speech at last weekend's CPAC where he calls for the eradication of transgenderism. Then he interviews Dr. David Johns who is the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition about the persecutions of trans people, the prejudice of Ron DeSantis, and increasing anti- Critical Race Theory rhetoric. Next he takes c...