The John Fugelsang Podcast

The long awaited Midterms are upon us and John runs down some races and results. He takes a call from Elizabeth in Texas and then welcomes comedian Judy Gold. They talk about elections details, candidates and how Trump fits in the mix. Then he interviews lawyer, MSNBC Contributor, and Senior Editor at Slate; Dahlia Lithwick. They talk about election results and her new book "Lady Justice: Wom...

In this episode John talks about the antics of Elon Musk suspending people from Twitter, Ron DeSantis' anger over Trump's new nickname for him, and the predictions that the final results of the Midterms will not be complete for days if not weeks due to election deniers running for office. Then he interviews lawyer and author Isaac Wright Jr about his book “Marked for Life: One Man's Fight for...

John discusses the petty whining from Trump as he announces that he might run again in 2024 and the immature behavior of Elon Musk as he dismantles Twitter. Then he interviews actress, writer, producer, director and standup comedian Carole Montgomery. They talk about the upcoming midterms and take a call from Sean in California. Then finally John chats with Charles in Miami, Richie in L.A., Susan...

In this special episode John interviews documentary film director Billy Corben about his new film " God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty" which explores the private life of evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr and the sex scandal that led to his downfall. Then he interviews legendary actress, producer, author, and social activist Marlo Thomas as she opens up about retur...

This time John discusses the rise of antisemitism in the past few years and the Republicans who are enabling it. Then he gives data on abortion access and bans in different states across the U.S. Next he chats with professor of political science at Brown University... Corey Brettschneider on affirmative action and SCOTUS. And Marie in Atlanta calls in and gives an amazing speec...

John talks about Biden’s Speech on election denial and political violence including the GOP's denial of the attack on Paul Pelosi. Then he chats with music producer, writer, actor, blogger, and political commentator Bob Cesca on how trump tried to rig the 2020 election throughout his entire term and what might happen in the Midterms. Next he interviews Maury Blackman - CEO of P...

In this episode - John discusses SCOTUS lead Justice John Roberts temporarily blocking the House Ways and Means Committee from receiving Trump's tax returns until after the Midterms and the SCOTUS ruling that says Senator Lyndsey Graham must testify to the grand jury in the Georgia election probe. Then he interviews White House reporter April Ryan on her book, “Black Women Will Save the World...

John talks about stochastic terrorism, speaks with Judith Browne-Dianis of the Advancement Project, and invites callers to discuss Scary Movies……and Scarier Politicians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, professor of political science at Brown University Corey Brettschneider is hosting for John. Corey is a teacher of constitutional law and politics at the University and he brings his knowledge and expertise to debate the current state of politics in America. He interviews Former Senator Russ Feingold about the benefits and pitfalls of the constitution. Then he interviews Prof. Amanda H...

Joe Sudbay hosts again. He discusses Justice Samuel Alito, the repeal of Roe V Wade, and a few abortion horror stories happening due to women going into sepsis. He also mentions that Elon Musk is now the owner of Twitter. Then he chats with Rich in Indiana about flu and covid booster shots and he talks with Sean in California about the many reasons voting is so important this election. Next he spe...

Joe Sudbay guest hosts again and he discusses the latest GDP report showing the economy grew 2.6% in the 3rd quarter and the lack of a GOP plan to help fight inflation. Next he talks with David Nir political director of Daily Kos about recent polling and many of the tight races in the midterms. Then he interviews Kathleen J. Frydl on fentanyl scares in GOP campaign ads. Then finally&nbsp...

Joe Sudbay hosts once again as John is in London. He talks about Biden going after "Nonsense Fees" such as bank overdrafts and what's happening in some Midterm races. Then he interviews Mario Yedidia from the labor organization Unite Here. Next he talks to musician Joe Troop on his song about freeing Native American activist Leonard Peltier who's been wrongly accused of murder....

John discusses the racist and antisemitic comment's from the artist formerly known as Kanye West and the mass exodus of his backers and sponsors. Next he interviews John Nichols from The Nation magazine on the life and legacy of Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone. Then he talks with George Goehl on the midterms, political organizing, and canvassing. Then finally he chats with Gordon in Illinois...

John delves into the many conflicts of interest that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has, talks to Lisa M. Rose, the author of “Urban Foraging,”  checks in with comedian Rhonda Hansome, and takes callers on the midterms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John runs down the top 5 "DICKS" of the past week and YES one of them was on "The Apprentice". Then he shouts down John in Staten Island who wants to argue about gas prices. Next he interviews the comedy duo of Francis Callier and Angela V. Shelton – FRANGELA!  Then finally John does a lightning round with the phones featuring Cela in Texas; Brian in Oregon; and Mitch at K...

From Santa Monica CA - John honors Tom Petty as the anniversary of his birthday passes, and he discusses a recent interview of Mike Pence about January 6th and Donald Trump. He then talks with callers: Peter in Illinois on the Obama interview and Beachside Bill on the 27 Club. Then joining him on the calls - comedian John Poveromo and they discuss the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Trus...

Once again John is broadcasting from Santa Monica California - this time he sends an open letter to Jimmy Carter asking him to mentally reclassify the documents that Trump took to Mar-a-Lago. Then he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the numerous Trump scandals and election woes. Next Thea Harper joins him with this week's Minority Report - this time talking about...

John discusses the complete reversal of policies and parties of Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard and Arizona's Kari Lake. Then he welcomes Bob Cesca and they talk about Trump and other politics. Next he interviews Prof. Harvey J. Kaye on Wisconsin Politics, Midterms and British Marxist Historians. And finally Comedy Daddy Keith Price joins him and they joke with Steven in Kentucky and Cela in...

This time John talks about the death of the Durham Report as it finally fizzles out AND the murder of Marco Rubio on the debate stage by Senator Val Demings.  He then interviews Natasha Lance Rogoff author of “Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia". Next John takes a call from Elizabeth in Los Angeles on anger vs outrage in politics. An...

This week John is broadcasting from California and he discusses the history of antisemitic comments from Trump and the acceptance of it from the GOP. He then interviews Karen Bakker author of “The Sounds of Life - How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants”. They talk about the secret world of sound and how other species communicate. Then Rhonda Hans...

John and Thea discuss farmers of color who filed a class action lawsuit claiming the recent repeal of a debt relief program that targeted them amounts to a breach of contract by the government. He then interviews Paul Feig about his new film "The School for Good and Evil". Next he interviews Mye Hoang about her new documentary film "Cat Daddies". And finally he chats with Bill in New Jersey about...

John discusses the war in Ukraine as forces continue to gain ground in territory occupied and annexed by Russia, with Kyiv saying it has liberated some 600 settlements. He then talks with Jay in Illinois about recent comparisons of red and blue cities. He also talks to Rich in Indiana on Ben Bernanke receiving a Nobel prize. Next he talks to Bill from New jersey about dark money in political adver...

Joe Sudbay returns to fill in for John again and he discusses the revelations from the J6 Committee. Then he interviews Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on election deniers and more. Next he speaks with Brandi Buchman of DailyKos on the Jan 6th Hearings and Trumpworld. Then he talks politics and more with Max Burns from The Beast. And finally he chats with Daniel Nichanian from BOLTS...

John first laments that his Twitter was hacked and goes on to discusses the recent developments in various Trump scandals and then he takes calls from Beachside Bill in Florida, Timbo in Arizona, and Sean in California. Next John talks politics with Bob Cesca discussing the verdict in the Alex Jones case. Then he interviews comedian, writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and political commentator Kat...

In this episode John give a warm eulogy to legendary actress Angela Lansbury and a lukewarm farewell to Tulsi Gabbard who announced she is leaving the Democratic party. Next he welcomes back Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy from the BOOM! Lawyered podcast and they talk about abortion laws and SCOTUS issues. Then he interviews Brian Michael Jenkins the author of “Plagues and Their Aftermath”. A...