The John Fugelsang Podcast

In this episode John gives final thoughts on the death of Queen Elizabeth, the new King, and the monarchy.   Then he takes a call from Louis in New York about the royal family.  Next he interviews Gaia Vince author of “Nomad Century” on how the climate crisis will change where we live. Then he takes a call from Ralph in Connecticut on Joan Rivers and King Charles and...

John honors Star Trek Day, Bernard Shaw, and Queen Elizabeth to start off the show. He then discusses Chuck Schumer announcing a vote to protect same sex marriage. Mitch at Kent State calls to chat about tunes that are about the Queen. Then Sela from Texas talks about a hypocritical gay preacher and Dylan in New Mexico asks about the royal family. John then discusses the results of a new inter-rac...

In this episode, John looks back on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy including her supporters and critics. He then talks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on Trump investigations, Politics, and Constitutional Law. Next he interviews Allison Gill of the Daily Beans podcast and author of the book "Mueller She Wrote" on Trump and other current events. Then finally he chats with Rev. Sandy in Los Ange...

John discusses a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that the government cannot require a Christian-owned company to cover HIV preventative medication because it violates their religious rights under federal law. Two Christian-owned businesses in Texas claim the drugs encourage homosexual behavior. Then he interviews Madeline Ostrander, the author of “At Home on an Unruly Planet - Finding...

John returns from his vacation in California. He discusses recent revelations about the top secret documents found at Mar-a-Lago and the news that a Florida judge has appointed a Special Master to review all the evidence seized last month by the FBI. Then he takes a call from attorney Marie in Atlanta on the Special Master’s role and the possible effect it will have on the investigation. Next he i...

More great interviews winding up the Labor Day weekend. This is the last in a 3 part series. First up he interviews Kenge Adams of Connect Business Consulting and Nadiyah Johnson of Urban Futures Center. They talk about their project - "STEAM & Dream" which is a Milwaukee-founded program dedicated to helping young people explore technology fields, engineering, math, science, and design. Then J...

More great interviews for the Labor Day weekend. This is the second in a 3 part series. First up he interviews Lindsay Schubiner - the Program Director at Western States Center. She runs the Momentum Program to counter the ascension of white nationalism and they discuss how republicans utilize groups like Patriot Front to further their agenda. Then John interviews New York Times contributing op-ed...

John recorded some great interviews for the holiday weekend. This is the first of a 3 part series. First he interviews historian and sociologist Harvey J. Kaye on the beginnings of labor unions in America. Then he interviews Kenneth C Davis - American historian, best known for his  Don't Know Much About  series about labor unions and the beginnings of Labor Day which all began at Union S...

Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses Biden’s “Soul of the Nation” speech with special guest Dean Obeidallah. Next he gets listener reactions to the speech including Mitch at Kent State and Louis in New York. Then he interviews Gabriel Vasquez, Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico’s 2nd District. He also takes calls from Dave...

Joe Sudbay once again guest hosts for John while he is on vacation. Joe discusses the special election win for Dems in Alaska and gives a monologue on the reply the Trump team filed to the DOJ in the request for a special master to review documents seized at Mar-a Lago. Next he interviews Maxim Thorne, CEO of Civic Influencers and they talk about the ability younger people have to swing elect...

Joe Sudbay still guest hosting for John this week. He discusses current headlines and gives a monologue on Republicans trying to AVOID abortion as an election issue. Then he interviews Ann Warner, CEO of. @WRENetwork - Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network of South Carolina about abortion rights and access in SC. Next he takes calls from Steve in San Diego, Dave in Washington, and Rich in Indiana...

Joe Sudbay again fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s energy as we near the midterms and Lindsey Graham's comments that people will riot in the street if Trump is indicted. Next he interviews Journalist Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick” and “Raising Lazarus” about addiction and the opioid epidemic. Then he speaks to Cisco Aguilar, democratic candidate for Nevada...

Guest host Joe Sudbay again fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s midterm campaign speech in Maryland and Biden calling Republicans fascists and the release of the redacted affidavit that was used by the FBI to search Mar-a-Lago for missing classified documents. Then he speaks with political journalist Jordan Zakarin, @MorePerfectUS. Next he takes a call from Bill in Flor...

John is on vacation but he leaves a few fun segments for this weekend! First he pokes fun at Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson for his attempts at deflecting questions on the alternate slate of GOP electors and the January 6th committee. Next he speaks with journalist Bob Hennelly about politics and how Former Governor Chris Christie played a big role in the MAGA universe. Then as promised - John inte...

Guest host Joe Sudbay fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses Biden’s midterm campaign speech in Maryland that was packed with positive energy for the left and jabs for the MAGA crowd on the right. Then he interviews Jevin Hodge, democratic congressional candidate in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.  Next he speaks with Charles Gaba on democratic downballot fund...

Guest host Joe Sudbay fills in for John while he is on vacation. He discusses the primaries last Tuesday and the Republican Midterm messaging that bends any way the wind blows. He then interviews Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Dem candidate for Congress in WA-3 about GOP candidates and what's going on in Washington State.  Next Joe talks about the Biden plan for student debt relief with Meliss...

John discusses President Biden's student loan debt relief plan - forgiving $10,000 in federal student debt for most borrowers thereby fulfilling a campaign pledge. He also remembers legendary Who drummer Keith Moon comparing his antics to Trump. Next he interviews Kenge Adams and Nadiyah Johnson of the Urban Futures Center in Milwaukee. Then finally he chats with Michael in Man...

John discusses new revelations about the Top Secret documents seized by the FBI at Trump's Florida Mansion and how new polls show the search has made Trump stronger with his base. Next, John interviews John Nichols from The Nation magazine on politics and the Midterm Crunch.  And finally he chats with 2 callers named Steve - one in New York and one in San Diego. See Privacy Policy a...

John discusses Mitch McConnell admitting the senate won’t flip in the 2022 elections. He then brings in a panel of comedians: Erik Bransteen, Vicky Kuperman and Max Cohen and they talk about abortion, Trump, and their couples comedy tour.  Then Jason in Florida asks the panel about Trump supporters and caller Liz in Texas asks them about her husband who went from being a Bernie supporter...

John discusses the FBI search warrant of Mar-a-Lago, the Espionage Act, and possible legal outcomes for Trump with Corey Brettschneider; professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional law and political theory. Next he interviews actress Martha Plimpton on comedy, Hollywood, her new show Sprung available on Amazon Freevee. Then finally he chats with Marie in Atl...

John discusses the latest attempts by Republicans to ban books in schools revealing some dirty tricks the GOP is using to gut school libraries in red states. He then interviews Jahna Berry, COO of Mother Jones and Galina Espinoza, President/Editor-in-Chief of ReWire Newsgroup on the repeal of Roe V Wade. Next he chats with Justin in New York about Trump's legal woes and Christianity. And fina...

John reflects on the Republicans of yesterday compared to today and how the MAGA minions are doing exactly what they are told by closing the book on Liz Cheney. He then discusses the new climate bill and interviews Jamal Raad who is the co-founder and executive director of Evergreen Action which strives for a clean energy economy. Next John and Chris discuss Mike Pence's defense of the F...

John talks about hope and ambition for the democrats as Biden signs into law the Inflation Reduction Act which tackles climate change, lowers drug prices, and sets a minimum corporate tax rate at 15%. Then he interviews Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali on the climate provisions in the new Bill. Then finally he takes calls from Seth in Los Angeles and Lana in Tennessee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

In this episode John talks about Afghanistan one year later after the US withdrawal of troops plus GOP cronies in the news desperately making excuses for Trump's collection of classified documents. He then interviews Dr. Allison Gill of Mueller She Wrote on twitter and The Daily Beans podcast on the many Trump investigations. Next John chats with caller Mohammad from...

Comedian Carole Montgomery joins John for the entire show. They review the past week as the news about documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion slowly unfolded and how the GOP's narrative changed each day accordingly, without addressing WHY he had kept them. They also discuss John Bolton telling the truth about Trump and the Alex Jones - Sandy Hook lawsuit. John a...