The John Fugelsang Podcast

On this holiday - John discusses presidential history with American history expert and author Kenneth C. Davis, known for his series of books titled "Don't Know Much About". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella join John Fugelsang to discuss the thousand or more people that are missing from Alligator Alcatraz in Florida and the Native American prayer camp that was set up in Minneapolis. Plus they answer indigenous questions from many listeners across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

John talks about a Senate vote failing as the clock continues to tick down on DHS funding. A partial shutdown looms unless Republicans can meet the Dem demands. He also discusses Thom Homan who says the immigration crackdown on Minnesota is over, for now, and he and his goons believe they have left the place whiter than they found it. Then, he interviews Dan Flores  who is the A. B. Hammond P...

John talks about AG Pamela Jo Bondi mouthing off before the House Judiciary Committee for a high-stakes oversight hearing that devolved into a series of combative exchanges with lawmakers. Then, he jokes with podcast rock star Bob Cesca about the Epstein files and Trump's latest mishigas. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad return to talk smack about white Christi...

In this episode - John talks about the Stonewall Monument pride flag in New York being taken down by the Trump Administration and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appearing before Congress offering a chance to revise his past statements on Jeffrey Epstein following newly revealed personal and business connections. Then, John interviews author and Professor of History at George Washington Universi...

John starts off the show with the Super Bowl half-time faux outrage from MAGA over Bad Bunny's excellent performance in Spanish. Then, he discusses Ghislaine Maxwell taking the 5th at a closed door deposition. Then, later, her lawyers said she’d speak more freely if Trump lets her go. AND - members of Congress got a private look at unredacted versions of the Epstein files that were released to the...

John's monologue focuses on Trump's racist post showing Barrack and Michelle Obama as gorillas. He also talks about alternate right wing Super Bowl half-time show featuring the vulgar, racist, and oh-so fake Christian - Kid Rock. Next, he talks with former attorney, organizer, and journalist based near Atlanta - Anjali Enjeti about her new book " BALLOT " which examines the psychological, cul...

In this episode of We're Still Here - Simon Moya Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, and Julie Francella, a mental health professional with deep roots in Indigenous communities, join John Fugelsang to discuss the recent cultural moments that highlight Indigenous voices, including Billie Eilish's Grammy speech and the backlash surrounding it. Then, their conversation delves into the sig...

John talks about Trump speaking about his version of Christianity at the National Prayer Breakfast and Speaker Mike Johnson trying to out Christian the pope by mansplaining how borders are in the bible and they're what God wants. Then, he speaks with Boston Globe staff writer Abdallah Fayyad about Trump and his obsession with rigging elections and the increasing problems with the ICE Gestapo. And...

In this episode - John talks about The   Washington Post  cutting a third of its entire workforce at the behest of owner Jeff Bezos to capitulate to King Trump. John also discusses the new revelations about Steve Bannon's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Podcast star Bob Cesca jumps on to joke about the latest dirt in the Epstein files and Trump suing the IRS. Next, John br...

Two topics for John today. First - a federal judge put DHS's plans to target Haitian immigrants in Ohio on hold, ruling their Temporary Protected Status is good for another 6 months. Second - A testy Trump snapped at CNN’s Kaitlin Collins when asked about Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors who are upset their faces and names were left unredacted in the Friday file dump, he tells Collins she needs to “smi...

This time John talks about Texas democrats flipping a red jewel of a republican district, one that Trump won by 17 points in 2024 - and he talks about Tulsi Gabbard defending her presence at the FBI search of a Georgia elections hub. Gabbard, who is prohibited from participating in domestic law enforcement as director of national intelligence, said she facilitated a call between FBI agents and Pre...

This time John's monologue is about The Justice Dept releasing millions more pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing more casual ties to Trump and Trumpworld goons like Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk, who both denied having any involvement with Epstein in the decade before his death. He also talks about Don Lemon and Georgia Fort who were the two journalists arrested for covering an anti-ICE pro...

In this episode - Simon Moya Smith, and Julie Francella, talk with John about the resurgence of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in Minneapolis, drawing striking parallels between historical and contemporary struggles faced by Indigenous communities. Simon and Julie emphasized the importance of understanding that the fight for Indigenous rights is not merely a relic of the past, but a living, br...

John this time talks about Senate Democrats who struck a deal with the White House to avoid a partial government shutdown. The deal involves passing a budget bill that does not include DHS funding, allowing several more weeks of negotiation on Democratic demands to defund ICE. He also discusses the distractions and stalling from Team Trump on releasing the Epstein files. Next, he speaks with Susan...

John's monologue today talks about the two ICE agents that are responsible for the shooting death of Alex Pretti, (who originally reassigned to other cities), have been put on administrative leave in Minneapolis as hopefully some semblance of an investigation takes shape. Congressional Dems have coalesced behind a list of demands and restrictions for ICE and DHS operations, promising a government...

John talks about Trump feigning ignorance about claims from his minions that Alex Pretti is a domestic terrorist but then, he blamed the murder on his possession of a firearm. John also talks about the finger pointing in the white house and the rising calls to remove or impeach Steven Miller and Kristi Noem. Then, he speaks with NY Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado about his run for Governor against Kathy...

John talks about the hypocrisy of the GOP on the right to bear arms or confront police during protests after the brutal executions in Minneapolis from ICE thugs. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the cover up of Alex Pretti's murder and the looming government shutdown that will now likely happen. Next, John interviews Doug Pagitt  who's an author, pastor, soc...

John discusses a new survey from More in Common which shows more young Republicans prefer men to dominate over women in society and they believe bullying demonstrates power. Then, he talks with comedian and author Tara Dublin on the mayhem coming from the White House. And closing it up, John welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K to talk about pop culture and current news from Trump-world. See...

This time on "We're Still Here" - Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella talk with John about a huge cover up in the state criminal investigation of Michigan's Native American Boarding Schools. They also discuss the importance of Native sovereignty as Trump tries to take Greenland (which is primarily indigenous) and the importance of tribal ID's with the constant harassment of Trump's ICE gestapo. S...

Today - John's monologue talks about Jack Smith testifying before the House Judiciary in a public hearing on his investigation into Trump’s election interference and mishandling of classified documents. He also talks about the Florida Bar downplaying and ignoring a congressional finding that Matt Gaetz, President Trump’s first choice for U.S. Attorney General, committed statutory rape before it ab...

John talks about Trump at the World Economic Forum. He either backed off using military force to acquire Greenland or doubled down on those threats and he either made a deal or didn’t. It totally depends on which mainstream legacy news organization you get your sane-washing from. Trump also made a long, confusing speech where he mixed up Greenland and Iceland. Then, he jokes with the amazing Bob C...

John talks about Trump's lust for seizing control of Greenland and how that is playing out on the world stage. Trump spoke at the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland, receiving a wall of sharp words and condemnations for American foreign and economic policy toward Europe. He also discusses anti-ICE protestors disrupting a sermon at Cities Church in ST. Paul Minnesota where their pastor moonlights...

For a Martin Luther King Day Special - John interviews 4 important guests: Dr. Obery Hendricks , Princeton; Andrew Fahlstrom , Defend the 612; Madison McVan , Minnesota Reformer; and Jill Garvey , States at the Core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John talks about the continued lies and propaganda of Trump and his minions over the slaying of Renee Good and the crack-down on protestors in Minneapolis where she was gunned down. Trump backed off of his threats to send the military into Minnesota but his Dept. of Justice announced it has opened investigations into Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz for…being critical of the administ...