The John Fugelsang Podcast

John ponders who is the biggest bigot after racist comments from Tommy Tuberville, Kanye. MTG, and Trump. He also gives a history lesson on the multiple horrid acts of Christopher Columbus. Then he interviews Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik on Native Americans; Hollywood myths; Covid 19 vaccines; and neoliberalism in America. Next he talks with Simon Moya Smith on Indigenous Peoples Da...

This time John talks about a mixed bag of crazy and amazing things that happened in a very crammed week of news. Then he interviews Marc A Levin from the Council on Criminal Justice on Biden’s new marijuana forgiveness strategy. Then comedian Jim Mendrinos joins the fun and they take calls from Laura in L.A., Todd in Wisconsin, Steven in Kentucky, and Lou in Indiana. See Privacy Pol...

In this episode - John discusses the ever increasing scandals and lies from GA Senate republican candidate Herschel Walker. Then he takes a call about it from Marie in Georgia. Next he talks with Rich in Indiana about misogyny and sexual harassment in women's sports. Then he speaks with author Peter Shinkle for a discussion of his book, "Uniting America : How FDR and Henry Stimson Brough...

John talks about President Biden pardoning a boatload of low-level federal pot crimes and the leak of a possible indictment against his son Hunter Biden. Then he interviews Andrew Koppelman on his new book “Burning Down the House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed". Next he chats about news and politics with Joe Sudbay. Then he takes listener calls from ...

John talks about OPEC's plan to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day and how the GOP will blame Biden for the higher gas prices. Then he talks with Bob Cesca on Politics and more. Next he chats with Kendall and Bruce both from California. Then finally comedy daddy Keith Price joins in and they talk to Richie, and then Cela. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

John discusses the death of legendary country artist Loretta Lynn and the abortion scandal of football star turned politician Herschel Walker. He also talks about the latest in the Trump/ Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case. Next he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first week at SCOTUS. Then he chats with Dylan in New Mexico on Dr Oz killing dogs and many other animals in...

This time John mulls over the devastation of Hurricane Ian and the announcement from President Biden that Puerto Rico will receive funding for places hardest hit. Then he discusses the new session of SCOTUS and their new cases including rejecting MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's bid to fend off a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion voting machines. Plus he also talks about the escalation o...

Today, John talks about Hurricane Ian's aftermath, the "Unity" of Florida governor Ron DeSantis, and the latest speech from Vladimir Putin proclaiming parts of Ukraine are now annexed by Russia.   He then chats with callers Tom from Boston and Floyd in Mississippi. Next he interviews Juliet Jeske, @DecodingFoxNews, on the outlandish things said on right wing media. He plays som...

In this episode John discusses the bible and redemption. He chats with Gordon in Illinois about forgiving people and reparations. Then Cela from Texas talks about her friend in Hurricane Ian and her pot corn bread. Next Richie in L.A. talks about disco and Rich in Indiana reminds John about the Drop Kick Murphy's New Album release and quotes Arlo Guthrie about music integrity. The finally John Int...

As Hurricane Ian bears down on Chris - John talks about the the 4th landfall of the storm and the devastation in Florida - then he discusses the GOP's rejection of Biden's student loan debt forgiveness. Next he speaks to law and political science professor Corey Brettschneider on the Midterms; the latest Jan 6th Committee developments; and other Trump scandals. Then he interviews Rabbi Danya...

In this podcast John talks about hurricane Ian flooding Florida and the Biden “Where’s Jackie? " gaff saying the media is blowing his mistake out of proportion. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on natural disasters and the newest revelations about Trump's stolen documents from Special Master Raymond Dearie and the DOJ. Next he interviews Leigh McGowan who hosts the Politics Girl podcast. They talk abo...

This time John tells the history of what really happened in 1835 when the government forced the Cherokee Peoples to sign the Treaty of New Echota. A quarter of the native Americans perished as they were removed from their homelands in Georgia and Tennessee - marching in the winter to Oklahoma. The treaty promises representation in congress but that has never happened. Next John interviews Democrat...

John talks about the newly elected far right prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. He then discusses the 14 early signs of fascism as more countries turn to conservatism and the U.S. embraces many of the signs. Next he interviews Chris Lehmann, DC bureau chief of The Nation magazine, about the Midterms, immigration and Trump. Then he ponders on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's new Republican styled...

John gives a monologue discussing the new "Commitment to America" announcement from house GOP members. He plays excerpts that prove their real commitment is to total political warfare. Next he interviews American history writer Kenneth C. Davis on the return of book banning for "Banned Books Week". Then he talks with film producer Jerry Hamza about George Carlin and the new film "George...

John talks about NY AG Letitia James' suit against Trump over real estate fraud claims and the GOP's response to the suit. He also has an update on the Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case and discusses the protests in Iran (over a girl being killed because of her hijab) and in Russia (after Putin calls for a reservist draft in his war with Ukraine). Next he chats with Rich in Indiana about autocrats...

 This time John discusses Ohio House candidate JR Majewski losing GOP support after he lied about his service in Afghanistan; Judge Dearie ordering Trump's lawyers to show proof of FBI misconduct in the Mar-a-Lago document case; and Putin's mobilization decree causing panic in Russia - drafting 300,00 reservists to fight in Ukraine. Then he talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on the Special...

In this episode John discusses New York AG Letitia James announcing their lawsuit against Donald Trump, his company and family members over widespread fraud claims. They seek (among other things) at least $250 million in penalties. Next he chats with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca on current politics and the latest news on Trump. Then he in...

John discusses new developments in Trump's document case as Special Master Judge Raymond Dearie says to him "You can't have your cake and eat it!" Trump attorneys are still refusing to offer proof of declassification. Then he talks with Leroy in Minnesota about his BBQ to help get out the votes and the racism that began on 911. Next comedienne Rhonda Handsome joins John and they talk about the tra...

In this episode John gives a monologue on election denial and asylum seekers trafficked to Martha’s Vineyard. Next he interviews Reverend Barry Lynn and they discuss how the newest directions of SCOTUS might be helpful in "fixing" CO claims and he asks him whether Gov. DeSantis' latest shipment of asylum seekers constitutes kidnapping under federal law. Then he talks with Brian in Oregon abou...

John gives a speech on social media trolls and the right-wing lies regarding asylum seekers being illegally trafficked to democratic states by Republican Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis. Then he talks with Mike in The Bronx about addressing right wing lies and George in North Dakota tells John there’s no such thing as reasoning with the those on the right. Next he speaks to right winger Flo...

Thea Harper Starts the show off with John. She gives her Minority Report this time on the outrage over the new black Disney Little Mermaid. Next he talks with Jeff in LA about the illegal trafficking of asylum seekers by Republican Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis. And then he interviews filmmaker Ken Burns about his new documentary "The US and the Holocaust. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

In this episode, John gives up the real truth behind Governors Ron DeSantis' and Greg Abbott's illegal trafficking of Venezuelan migrants who are seeking asylum. Next he talks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard, Trump’s special master, and the nationwide abortion ban. Next he takes a call from Marie, an attorney in Atlanta, who calls out Abbott & DeSantis...

Nayyer Haq guest hosts for John (@Nayyeroar on Twitter) To start off the show she runs through some headlines including Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the latest on the pandemic, the results from Tuesday's primaries, and new polls on current candidates running in the midterms. Plus the Amtrak Strike and Nurses Strike in Minnesota. Then she interviews Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center abou...

In this episode John talks about Lyndsey Graham's new 15 week abortion ban bill which is getting zero support from Republicans. And John delivers a eulogy for former Solicitor General Ken Starr. Next he talks about the final primaries in Rhode Island and New Hampshire and takes a call from David in Nevada on the failures of the GOP. Then he interviews Jonathan Darman, author of “Bec...

John discusses the unbalanced media coverage of Biden touchdowns vs Trump faceplants. Next, John and Chris poke fun at NBC's Chuck Todd as he interviews VP Kamala Harris about democratic support of the GOP's extreme fringe candidates. Then John interviews author Sarah Kendzior about her new book “They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent".  And finall...