John has a few topics to cover - Trump saying he is firing FED Chair Lisa Cook; his new executive order proclaiming flag burning illegal; and the recapture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. He also discusses the plethora of signs that Trump is sliding downward in his health. Then, he interviews Dr. Nolan Higdon. He is the author of The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education. His most recent publications include - Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy with Mickey Huff and The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism. Higdon is a founding member of the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas. Next, he jokes with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they talk to listeners about Trump's latest mishigas. And then closing it up - John welcomes back Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall. They promote his new hilarious, autobiographical rock opera titled Kevin McDonald Superstar. It recounts some of the most outrageous and shameful stories from his life, set to music. (Performing tonight and tomorrow in Philly at PhilaMOCA).

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Today - John's monologue is a mixed bag: First he talks about Ghislaine Maxwell - flipping the script on Elon and saying Trump never did anything wrong. Second, he discusses the FBI raiding John Bolton's home, and third, he talks about Trump’s plan to take over policing other cities. Then, political strategist Max Burns chats with him on John Bolton, Trump’s attempt to distract everyone from the Epstein files, and Trump & Putin’s big meeting. And finally, John welcomes back comedian Frank Conniff AKA TV's Frank and they joke about the past of John Bolton, the death of James Dobson, and the sarcastic wit of Gavin Newsom.

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John speaks with Julie Francella - a mental health professional with over 30 years experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She's a member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people; and Simon Moya-Smith - an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, ‘Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass,’ and he's an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. This week they discuss Trump expanding 'woke' criticism from the Smithsonian to other museums including the Museum of the American Indian and Tennessee Universities that are no longer allowed to host Native American themed events. They dive into the breaking news of Alligator Alcatraz being shut down by the Miccosukee Nation; unpack the history of where the idea of three meals a day really came from; and took some powerful calls from listeners who brought their own insights to the conversation.

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This time John discusses Gavin Newsome's plans for California's upcoming new big beautiful redistricting maps. He also talks about the death of James Dobson - who founded the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Then, he interviews VA Speaker Don Scott on Virginia MOMnibus: Landmark Maternal Health Legislation; the current status of Virginia’s elections; and the Virginia GOP being in disarray. And then finally, John jokes with comedians Seena Ghaznavi and Travis Irvine on the Trump/Putin summit and how the US, Israel, and other countries are engaging with Iran.

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John discusses Texas Republicans finally passing their gerrymandered congressional map which was requested by Trump. He also talks about 750 HHS employees and former employees sending a letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation about the CDC and vaccines after the recent shooting at the CDC saying that he is putting people in danger. Then, he jokes with Journalist Brian Karem on the Epstein files, the meeting with Trump & Putin, and Trump’s cognitive decline. Next, John welcomes the God Squad with Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz on Christian nationalism, the push for ten commandments in classrooms, and Trump saying he wants to go to heaven. And finally, he chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on Texas Democrats tearing ‘permission slips’ imposed by Republican house speaker, Obama supporting Gavin Newsom, and federal agents firing at a vehicle during immigration stops.

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John's monologue dives into Trump attacking the Smithsonian saying there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’. He also discusses Trump's assault on schooling which has created an opening for the right-wing pseudo-academic organization PragerU to try and fill the void with its brand of conservative content. So far 10 states have approved PragerU propaganda education in elementary schools. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on proposing an executive order to restrict mail in ballots and a lawsuit challenging a particular confederate monument. Next, John interviews Voting Rights Advocate Jasmine Burney-Clark on mail-in ballots, voting machines, and the push forward on gerrymandered TX maps. Then finally, he chats with comedian Keith Price AKA Comedy Daddy on the Supreme Court decision to rescind the protections for over 500K refugees.

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John's monologue is about Trump's big peace meeting at the White House with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Then, he speaks with columnist Wajahat Ali on the Ukraine peace meeting and California Governor Gavin Newsom fighting back against Texas redistricting. And then finally, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to joke with listeners about current news and trending topics.

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John discusses Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska. Then, he chats with democratic strategist Max Burns on Trump’s DC takeover and the Texas gerrymandering war which has exploded due to Gavin Newsome's clever handywork.

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