Max Burns guest hosts while John is performing on stage promoting his new book "Separation of Church and Hate". He talks about former FBI Director James Comey who was indicted by the DOJ for allegedly lying to congress in a 2020 hearing. The indictment was rushed through the Justice Department a few days before the statute of limitations expired. Then, Max speaks with Jaime Harrison who is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in politics, government, strategic communications, and organizational management. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), he played a key role in reshaping public discourse, rebuilding the Democratic Party’s infrastructure. Next, he interviews Peter Rothpletz who is currently the morning newsletter chief for Mehdi Hasan’s incisive and fast-growing Zeteo media group. They discuss how the media is shaping the future. And finally, Max takes calls from listeners about current news and trending topics.

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John's monologue talks about the big disappointment as the internet Rapture prediction didn't happen.... again. He also discusses the shooting at an ICE detention facility which left two detainees dead and another injured. Then, he jokes with the amazing Bob Cesca on the return of Jimmy Kimmel. Next, John speaks once again with the wonderful Imara Jones. She's the creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform, non-profit journalism and narrative organization, which produces content to shift the current culture of hostility towards transgender people in the US. She hosts the WEBBY-nominated, TransLash Podcast as well as the investigative, limited series, The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality. And last but not least - Dr. Tracy Pearson is back to give listeners all the legal advice they need to cope in the lawless world of Trumpmania.

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In this episode, John talks about Trump’s rambling, whining, grievance filled speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. Then, he welcomes back legal analyst Dina Sayegh Doll and they discuss Jimmy Kimmel going back on the air, Trump’s whopper filled UN speech, and the prospect of Palestinian statehood. Next, he chats with Dr. Anahita Dua on Trump’s claims about the correlation between Tylenol and autism. Then lastly, Comedy Daddy - Keith Price joins the crew to answer calls about Jimmy Kimmel Live returning and Trump's latest democracy busting lunacy.

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