Simon Moya-Smith is 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 is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Bluesky: @SimonMoyaSmith.bsky.social

Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled 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. Bluesky: @JulieFrancella.bsky.social

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John talks about the lead up to the release of the Epstein files. He also discusses Trump talking about his Venezuela War plans. Then, he interviews Christina Faith Johnson who is a true multi-hyphenate: a director, writer, producer, and mentor on a mission to tell bold stories that spark change and inspire action. Christina founded the production company "The Grindhouse Inc" with an aim to make impactful films and mentor rising creatives. In the last two years, television and film production in Los Angeles dropped by 22% as studios fled to other states and countries with more space, more tax incentives and no wildfire season. Legislators in Pennsylvania want to compete with states like Georgia and New Jersey – who have seen hundreds of millions in investment from major studios. State Rep. Andre Carroll — who represents the 201st Legislative District — has put forward the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit and Video Game Production Tax Credit to entice more productions to set up shop in the Commonwealth. Christina Faith Johnson is one of several creators signing on to help make the tax credit a reality. And finally, John chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns and they banter about Trump's impending war with Venezuela and the impending release of the Epstein files.

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John discusses (and airs live) Trump's big rambling address to the nation where he lies about his accomplishments and points his short stubby fingers at everything under the sun in his AFFORDABILITY Blame Game. Then, he jokes with the ever charming Bob Cesca and they ponder Trump's delusional pointless speech and laugh about Dan Bongino quitting his job with the FBI. Next, Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose from The God Squad return to answer questions about White Christian Nationalism and the failure of Republican to keep their promise on extending the ACA Tax Credits. Then, winding it up, John gets to the nitty gritty with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson and they talk listeners off a cliff with savvy advice on how to deal with the ICE gestapo kidnappings and the very scary truth about the possible oil greedy war with Venezuela.

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