In this episode John discusses the Trump sycophants that are ripping their hair out trying to find a way to blame democrats for the recent mass shootings when if fact it was one of their own. He also talks about Congressional democratic leaders who met with their Republican counterparts, begging for bipartisanship and compromise as the clock ticks toward a government shut down. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the James Comey indictment and the potential government shutdown. Next, John speaks with Annie Laurie Gaylor, who is Co-President and Co-Founder of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Annie Laurie is the author of Woe to Women: The Bible Tells Me So, Betrayal of Trust: Clergy Abuse of Children, and Women Without Superstition: “No Gods – No Masters”. They discuss the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s 49th National Convention which will take place Oct 16-19 in South Carolina. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome rounds it out with wit and wisdom for all who need it.

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John discusses the greedy sellout of some American comedians who are taking BIG paychecks to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia and only do approved routines that aren't censored. He also talks about Trump's big plot to get his perceived enemies arrested for made up charges then drain their bank accounts trying to prove their innocence. Then, he chats with the Evil Army of the Night about current news and the latest strangeness from Trump. And lastly, he welcomes back TV's Frank Conniff to joke about Pete Kegsbreath, Jimmy Kimmel, and Superman.

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John interviews Dropkick Murphys' frontman Ken Casey about his recent viral video confronting right-wing MAGA extremists during their gigs. Then, he speaks with journalist Haley Cohen Gilliland about her new book "A Flower Traveled in My Blood: The Incredible True Story of the Grandmothers Who Fought to Find a Stolen Generation of Children". Next, John interviews British Academic and author Kehinde Andrews about his new book "Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X". Then finally, he talks with polar geopolitics expert Elizabeth Buchanan PhD about her new book "So You Want to Own Greenland? Lessons from the Vikings to Trump".

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