The John Fugelsang Podcast

John plays clips and runs down the Top 10 funniest moments on at The Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. Then he interviews award-winning investigative journalist Bob Hennelly on the Norfolk Southern derailment. Next John welcomes Democratic strategist Max Burns. They chat about Ron DeSantis, The GOP, CPAC and takes calls from listeners. And finally a requiem for...

John speaks with the award winning Senior Lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park - Dr. Jason Nichols. They discuss the GOP's hate driven response to immigration and how MTG uses hate to further her career. Then he interviews the world-leading criminologist Professor Matthew Williams about his new book " The Science of Hate: How Prejudice Beco...

John writes a quick note to Rep. George Santos after the House Ethics Committee opens an investigation into his dealings. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about the DOJ saying Trump can be sued for the Jan. 6th insurrection and whether Ron DeSantis is worse than Donald Trump. Next Jeff in Illinois has a great idea to help Working Dogs for Vets. Org. And finally he interviews Oglala La...

John talks about the full spectrum of democrats including: the right leaning NY Mayor Eric Adams who wants to bring prayer back to schools to the far left independent Bernie Sanders who's announced plans to introduce legislation that would cap U.S. insulin prices at $20 per vial after Eli Lilly pledged to cut the list prices of its most commonly used insulin products by 70%. Then he interviews Wom...

In today's show, John discusses student loan debt forgiveness as the Supreme Court takes the matter under deliberations. Dave in Washington calls to weigh in. Then John interviews Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) on politics and policies. Next, David in Nevada checks in to talk about Trump and elections and then the Rude Pundit AKA Lee Papa joins the fun and he chats about Ron DeSantis and 2024 election pos...

John gives a monologue on Ronna McDaniel's "Loyalty Pledge" and the news that Fox Network chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that some hosts endorsed the lies by former President Donald Trump that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and that he didn’t step in to stop them from promoting the claims. Then he interviews Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Eart...

John pays tribute to the announcement that Senator Dianne Feinstein is not seeking reelection. Then he marks a milestone for democrats with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announcing 100 judicial nominations for the Biden administration. He chats with Norm in Florida on Ron DeSantis and the Black history of Florida and Charles in Miami on gun regulation and school shootings. Next Tim in New York cal...

John interviews Florida state Rep. Dianne Hart on the work she is doing to fight Ron DeSantis' new laws in Florida that are designed to cover up racist history. Next he interviews legendary comedic actor Eugene Levy on his past and his new TV show "The Reluctant Traveler" now available on Apple Plus. Then finally John chats with iconic French actor Sebastian Roche. They reminisce about his pa...

Joe Sudbay guest hosts as he marks the 1 year anniversary of the Russian/ Ukrainian War. He takes calls from Mitch at Kent State about the Ohio train derailment, Bill in Orlando about MTG, Paul in New Jersey on the Trump speech in Ohio, and Sean in California on the toxicity of vinyl chloride. Then he interviews journalist Jack Jenkins on the Christian Nationalist movements in North Idaho. Next he...

Today, John discusses an article in the New York Times by Bret Stephens which claims masks don't work in the fight against Covid 19. Then he takes calls from Sean in California and Greg in Florida about why masks are important. Next producer, writer, actor, and political commentator Bob Cesca returns and they talk about the looming indictments in the Georgia election tampering probe and the revela...

Joe Sudbay guests hosts and he discusses the day's headlines: Biden's fiery speech in Warsaw, elections results in Virginia and Wisconsin, and a few new details from the special grand jury's report in Georgia. Then he chats with Max Burns on current politics: MTG grandstanding, Speaker McCarthy's weakness, and Fox news hosts caught lying about the Big Lie. Next he speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tra...

Joe Sudbay guest hosts and he interviews Jessie Ulibarri of the State Innovation Exchange. They discuss how to get involved on the local level in your community to create changes needed in your region. Next he looks at policy and engaging people in local politics with Abe Rakov who is the Managing Director of Run For Something. Then finally he talks with Iowa State Rep. JD Scholten about some scar...

In this special program - John interviews Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on spirituality in the face of Religious fundamentalism, public service in the face of discrimination, and "The No Shame at School Act". Next he chats with authors Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman & Mark H. Harris on their new book "The Black Guy Dies First,” which explores the Black journey in modern horror cinema, from the fodder e...

John talks about Elon Musk's latest tantrum after he sent his engineers at Twitter into high gear at 2am because his Super Bowl Tweet had less LIKES than president Biden's Super Bowl Tweet. Then he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson on Elon Musk's petulant whims, Nikki Haley leading with ageism as she kicked off her presidential campaign, and Mike Pence saying he will resist a subpoena from the spe...

 Today - John gives a heartfelt monologue on John Fetterman and his brave openness about his difficult battle with depression. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on Mike Pence fighting his subpoena, the Trump grand jury report which just came out in Georgia, and Diane Feinstein stepping down. Next - Bill in New Jersey calls in to share his personal stories about mental health. John...

In this episode - John gives a monologue on Seymour Hersh and his reporting that the U.S. and Norway blew up the Nord Stream Pipeline. And he discusses the new revelation that Trump hired a firm to investigate election fraud and they determined he lost. Then, Bob Cesca joins him and they chat on UFOs and/or spy balloons, the train wreck in Ohio, and the fallout after Trump paid a research team to...

John delivers a monologue on Nikki Haley and others running for the presidency in 2024. Then he interviews Mirella Ceja-Orozco on her non-profit group Minnesota Freedom Fund, an organization that pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot afford it. Next, caller Todd in Houston talks about his experience with the criminal justice system and Sean in California talks about how pho...

John gives a monologue on the huge train crash and toxic spill in Ohio and how conservatives blame Pete Buttigieg instead of the train company. Then he chats with Irene Bremis and Frank Conniff on TV shows, the Super Bowl, the Ohio train derailment, and high-altitude objects. They talk to Sean in California and Bill in New Jersey on spy balloons and UFOs. Next they discuss the GOP's attack on Soci...

This time John discusses the controversy of those proudly supporting the confederate flag - after the man who brandished that flag during the Capitol riot (Kevin Seefried) was sentenced to 3 years in prison for threatening a policeman with it. Next he interviews Brian Raisford on "Canned Hunts" and how there are now more lions in captivity for the public's amusement than there are in the wild. And...

In this special episode - John interviews legendary bassist and singer Timothy B. Schmit. They take a walk down memory lane remembering Tim's recordings with Ringo Star, CSN, Steely Dan, Poco, The Eagles, and many more. Then he Jokes with actress Natasha Lyonne and director Rian Johnson about their new TV Show "Poker Face" now available on Peacock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

This time, John remembers the huge volume of work by legendary composer Burt Bacharach who has passed away at age 94. Then he talks about former VP Mike Pence getting subpoenaed by special counsel Mike Smith who's investigating Trump's role in the January 6th attack at the Capitol and the heroic response from Mitt Romney as he defended President Biden's position on shooting down the Chinese spy ba...

John recaps the blessings and blunders of Tuesday's State of the Union address and rebuttal. Then he quips about the stupidity of the House Oversight Committee's hearing on Twitter and Hunter Biden's laptop. After that the amazing Bob Cesca returns and talks politics with John and the Oversight Committee's nearsightedness. Next Tim in Chicago calls in to discuss problems in congress, Biden's SOTU...

John discusses President Biden's State of the Union Address with Katrina vanden Heuvel of The Nation magazine. Then he has a roundhouse chat about Biden's speech with Joe Sudbay and Dr. Tracy Pearson. Next he takes reaction calls from attorney Marie in Atlanta and Paul in New Jersey. They talk about Sarah Huckabee Sander's GOP rebuttal. Then he wraps it up with a clip of Mitt Romney explainin...

In honor of the GOP celebrating Ronald Reagan's Birthday, John gives a monologue on what a corrupt, greedy, racist he actually was. Then he interviews journalist, novelist and screenwriter Rula Jebreal. They talk about Trump, U.S. foreign policy, and human rights abuses. Next he chats with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they discuss current news. After that they talk with callers Beach...

John talks about Biden’s accomplishments and popularity because jobs are up and inflation is down but polling is not in his favor. Then he talks politics with Max Burns about the Chinese spy balloon, controversies at the DNC, and the spiraling of Twitter due to the meddling of Elon Musk. Next a quick call from Sean in California on the 2024 election. Then to wrap it up, John discusses the ext...