The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the latest tweets from Elon Musk describing Democrats as 'the party of division and hate' after legislators questioned his attempt to take control of Twitter. He then speaks with Bob Cesca on the viral clip of George W. Bush condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, but accidentally calling it Iraq. He then chats with caller Katherine in Las Vegas who drops a whole lot of knowledge to think about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and John brings to light many concepts involving these issues in America. He then speaks with Ira Shapiro, author of “The Betrayal” about Mitch McConnell’s destruction of the Senate as it was envisioned by the Founding Fathers. Finally a moving call from Teresa in NC who shared some raw and real thoughts about her daughter’s suicide death that are ultimately as beautiful in their memory as they are sad in their facts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo NY and other recent shootings in the US. He then speaks with Mark Follman, the author of “Trigger Points” and takes a call from Tempe in Virginia.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 US hitting the milestone 1million COVID deaths in America. He also speaks with actor and activist George Takei and takes a call from Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks COVID, chats with Thea Harper, and takes your phone calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent subpoenas for Kevin McCarthy and and four other GOP lawmakers allied with former President Donald Trump by the committee investigation the January 6th attack on the Capitol. He also talks with Francis Fukuyama about his new book “Liberalism and Its Discontents” then takes a call from Laura in Los Angeles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the recent Senate abortion vote, interviews Nolan Higdon and Mickey Huff on media literacy, media control and how to have a conversation in a fractured society, via their book “Let’s Agree to Disagree”, and speaks with Caller Jessica in Oregon.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 celebration in the south of Confederate Memorial Day, which is still an actual holiday in several states. Then he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn and activist Bill Baird on the original fight for reproductive freedom in America and the lessons we need to carry into the future. Lastly he has a warm and interesting conversation with a woman calling in from Las Vegas.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 other rights the GOP wants to strip from Americans. He then is joined by Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins of PAI.org on the American backslide on reproductive freedom while those rights grow elsewhere in the world. Finally he takes a call from a listener in Maryland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John discusses the hypocrisy behind how many Christians view Roe v. Wade. Then, an interview with Ron Perlman on his upbringing and social media presence. And John takes your calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.