The John Fugelsang Podcast

John opens the show talking about the brutal stabbing of controversial author Salman Rushdie at an event in Western NY State. Next he interviews former Senator from Alabama Doug Jones on the classified documents the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago and the many bills being passed in congress. Then he takes calls from Ralph in Connecticut, Norm in Tampa, Bill in New Jersey, and John in St. Louis. See Privac...

John discusses the possible documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion and the big reveal from AG Merrick Garland that the FBI will unseal the warrant and release it to the public. He then speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current news and politics of the day. Then lastly, he takes calls from Charles in Miami and David in Nevada. See Privacy Policy at https:...

John discusses the many courtroom battles Trump has ahead of him and in comparison the many good things Biden has brought to the table in the past week. He then interviews Dr. Charles Marsh, author of the book “Evangelical Anxiety” on religion in America. Finally he takes calls from Linda in Iowa and Rich in Denver.             See P...

In this episode, John talks about the GOP's response to the search of Mar-a-Lago by the FBI. Next he interviews Eleonoa Bartoli and Ali Michael, authors of “Our Problem, Our Path” which tackles antiracism. Then he talks with Angelo Carusone, president and CEO of Media Matters for America on right wing extremism. And wrapping it up he takes a call from Leroy in Minnesota about c...

A monumental day as John discusses the jaw dropping news about the FBI searching Donald Trump's home in Florida with White House correspondent and political analyst Brian Karem. Then he interviews investigative journalist Bob Hennelly on current Politics, Trump, and the Labor Movement. Next he takes a call from Rich in Indiana on Trump conspiracies. Then finally he talks with Dan in New...

This time John discusses the full week news wrap up - With Biden's major accomplishments and great job numbers compared to the do nothing whack-a-doodle GOP speakers at this year's CPAC in Dallas. Next he interviews Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell and talks about her new memoir “Her Honor”. Then wrapping it up he takes calls from Mac in North Carolina on Alex Jones' child porn and Bru...

John talks about President Biden who signed an executive order aimed at making travel to terminate a pregnancy easier for those in need. The order also allows states with legal abortion access to get Medicaid wavers to help out of state people seeking the procedure. He takes calls from Linda in Kansas, Robin in Arizona, and Cheryl in Michigan. Next, John rants on Kyrsten Sinema's fickleness over t...

In this show John ponders the whipsaw = up and down news day with yahoos and boos about Brittney Griner's sentencing, new indictments in the Breonna Taylor murder, the spreading of Monkey Pox, the comedic Alex Jones trial, and Dick Cheney ripping Donald Trump. He then interviews Dr. Jason Nichols of the University of Maryland on the details of the Breonna Taylor case. Finally h...

John talks about the results of Tuesdays primary elections and the surplus of MAGA wins in Arizona. Then he hangs with Bob Cesca on the Alex Jones trial, truth in the media, and elections results. Next he talks to John in Maine on big money in politics. And finally comedian Keith Price joins the fun and they talk with Ann in Iowa about president Biden, Pete Buttigieg, and Gavin Newsome. See P...

In this episode, John discusses Congress and the passing of the PACT Act which helps veterans that were exposed to agent orange and toxic burn pits. He also talks with Sean in California and Pat in Virginia. Next he interviews investor, board member, and advisor to many tech companies - Maury Blackman on new polling data just released. Currently, Maury is the CEO of Premise Data, and the...

In this episode John's monologue takes many twists and turns jumping from the demise of Trump, to Biden's accomplishments, then the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and also the GOP's political hypocrisy. Next, Comedian Rhonda Hansome joins the party and they poke fun at Ben Affleck and Will Smith. Then they chat with Lou from Colorado, Sean in California, and racist Rob in Orlando...

John discusses the so called deep state and the people who thwarted Trump's attempted corruption and wicked plans with journalist, professor of international relations, and political scientist David Rothkopf. Next he interviews Bob Cesca and they discuss the DOJ's investigation of Trump, The Schumer Manchin climate change deal, and Brittney Griner's possible release. Finally he takes calls from Se...

John discusses the recent revelations that Trump lawyers are hoping to shield him from civil lawsuit stemming from the January 6th riots and joining him is Brown University Constitutional Law professor and author Corey Brettschneider. Next he interviews author and columnist for The Daily Beast - Wajahat Ali on the 4 stages of republican misinformation. Finally John chats with callers Louie in Flor...

John discusses GOP Senators blocking the PACT ACT which expands healthcare coverage for military veterans who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service. Even though the Pact Act had already been passed they re-voted and blocked it to spite Dems after they found out about a secret Schumer Manchin deal on the Inflation Reduction Act.  Then he takes a call from Donna who is an an...

In this episode John talks about the Schumer/Manchin deal: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which is supposed to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Then he interviews Moustafa Bayoumi on his cover story in The Nation, "Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America's Notorious Penal Colony." Finally...

John discusses the DOJ's criminal investigation of Donald Trump and the recent NBC interview with AG Merrick Garland. He then speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn on politics and Trump’s chances of indictment by the DOJ. Finally he takes calls from Tess in Denver and Linda in Iowa.                   See Privacy P...

John talks about the meaning of Christian Nationalism and the new movement in the US. Then he speaks with journalist and National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones - Mark Follman on Donald Trump MAGA minions as terrorists. Finally he takes calls from Doug in North Carolina and Lawrence in Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

John reviews more of the latest primetime January 6th House Select Committee hearing. He takes listener calls and does a step by step analysis with Brown University Constitutional Law professor and author Corey Brettschneider. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

During this episode, John discusses the latest January 6th House Committee hearing with Brown University Constitutional Law professor and author Corey Brettschneider. Next he interviews stand-up comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes. In this segment - Chris Hauselt joins John to talk about Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin and gun control in Congress. Then finally, John takes a call from Todd in...

The 8th televised January 6th hearing was simulcasted during this episode. Following that, John discusses reaction and analysis with Brown University Constitutional Law professor and author Corey Brettschneider. He also takes calls from Bill in New Jersey, Sela in Texas, Brian in Oregon. and Mitch at Kent State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

In this show John talks about climate change and the heat and hate in Arizona. Then he chats with Bob Cesca on current events and Politics. Next he brings in Keith Price and they talk about headlines and more. Finally he and Keith wrap it up with a call from Bill in New Jersey.                     S...

John talks about Climate Change and the dangerous heat wave happening in the northern hemisphere. Then John interviews journalist Juliet Jeske, who runs the Decoding Fox News Twitter site and Podcast. Next he speaks to caller Pit Doc in Ohio. Then to wrap it up he discusses the Maryland Primary and takes a call from Rex in Delaware.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

In this episode John discusses the recent shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana and how the 2nd Amendment works great for all mass shooters. He then speaks with comedians Oscar Aydin and John Poveromo. They talk about current events and political issues. Then finally he chats with Marsha in California and Rhonda Hansome and Chris Hauselt join him discussing weapons of...

John's opening monologue includes a commercial for Joe Manchin that lists his republican accomplishments and a way to dethrone him. Then John hangs with comedian Myq Kaplan talking about political humor, religion, and how to stay positive in dark times. Then they both chat with callers Jason in Florida, Katherine in Las Vegas, Ryan in Pennsylvania, Richie in Los Angeles, and Shara in Texas. See Pr...

John discusses how lawmakers are battling over women's reproductive rights and how the January 6th committee has carefully constructed a clever plan to build their case against Trump bit by bit - gathering more evidence each day. Next he chats with comedian Keith Price about Broadway, Harrison Ford, and the latest January 6th committee hearing. Then finally, John and Keith take calls from Joseph i...