The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the DOJ dropping charges against two immigrant men arrested and shot by ICE officers in Minneapolis last month after ZERO evidence backed up the agency’s charges. Now, two of the officers are under investigation for lying about the incident. John also discusses Trump revoking a landmark ruling saying greenhouse gasses actually DON'T endanger the people on this planet. Then, he talks about this topic with Jeremy Symons who is a veteran environmental policy strategist and clean-air expert with decades of experience shaping U.S. climate and public-health protections in and around the Environmental Protection Agency. His work focuses on how regulatory decisions translate into real-world consequences—especially for children, older adults, and communities living near highways, power plants, and industrial sites. Next, John welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to chat about President's Day his book "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It". Then lastly, TV's Frank Conniff joins the fun to joke with listeners about pop culture and life in Trumpland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenneth C. Davis, bestselling historian behind the Don't Know Much About History series, guides a brisk tour of presidential history and how slavery shaped the republic. He tackles myths about Washington, the framers’ defenses against strongmen, and modern efforts to erase uncomfortable truths. Short, provocative takes that urge readers to confront and preserve a fuller national memory.

Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella join John Fugelsang to discuss the thousand or more people that are missing from Alligator Alcatraz in Florida and the Native American prayer camp that was set up in Minneapolis. Plus they answer indigenous questions from many listeners across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Flores, historian of the American West and author of Coyote America, and Stuart Delony, former pastor turned satirist of evangelical end-times culture, join the conversation. They explore coyotes’ resilience, government extermination campaigns, and how culture turned them from sacred trickster to scourge. They also unpack apocalyptic theology, its effects on everyday life, and why satire can expose harmful certainties.

John talks about AG Pamela Jo Bondi mouthing off before the House Judiciary Committee for a high-stakes oversight hearing that devolved into a series of combative exchanges with lawmakers. Then, he jokes with podcast rock star Bob Cesca about the Epstein files and Trump's latest mishigas. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad return to talk smack about white Christian Nationalists and ridicule their absurd hypocrisy. And finally, award-winning democratic strategist Max Burns is back to talk about Trump's plan to gut the EPA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode - John talks about the Stonewall Monument pride flag in New York being taken down by the Trump Administration and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appearing before Congress offering a chance to revise his past statements on Jeffrey Epstein following newly revealed personal and business connections. Then, John interviews author and Professor of History at George Washington University - David J. Silverman. He is the author of the award-winning This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and Troubled History of Thanksgiving. They talk about his new book "The Chosen and the Damned". The epochal story of race in America is typically understood as a Black and White issue. The Chosen and the Damned restores the defining role Native people have played, and continue Americans United. He's an author and an attorney who’s defended the First Amendment for more than a decade. He has two books: The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American (2019) and American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom (2022). John also talks with Brian Silva who is Vice President of Outreach at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Brian brings to AU almost three decades of organizing experience rooted in creating change through education and advocacy that is intersectional, collaborative and grassroots. After working as a high school history teacher and mentor, Brian became a leader in the LGBTQ+ movement as the Executive Director of Marriage Equality USA where he helped pave the way to legalize marriage for same-sex couples. Most recently, he worked to advance equality, equity, and justice as the Executive Director of the National Equality Action Team (NEAT), which he also founded.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John starts off the show with the Super Bowl half-time faux outrage from MAGA over Bad Bunny's excellent performance in Spanish. Then, he discusses Ghislaine Maxwell taking the 5th at a closed door deposition. Then, later, her lawyers said she’d speak more freely if Trump lets her go. AND - members of Congress got a private look at unredacted versions of the Epstein files that were released to the public last week. Next, Prof. Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss the DOJ targeting journalists and the Clintons agreeing to testify in the House Epstein probe. And then, comedian Rhonda Hansome pops in to joke with John and the crew about the Super Bowl and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue focuses on Trump's racist post showing Barrack and Michelle Obama as gorillas. He also talks about alternate right wing Super Bowl half-time show featuring the vulgar, racist, and oh-so fake Christian - Kid Rock. Next, he talks with former attorney, organizer, and journalist based near Atlanta - Anjali Enjeti about her new book "BALLOT" which examines the psychological, cultural, and political significance of voting in an increasingly anti-voting climate. And finally, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K and they take calls from listeners on Trump's latest bullshit and the super snowflakes clutching their pearls over Bad Bunny's music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of We're Still Here - Simon Moya Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, and Julie Francella, a mental health professional with deep roots in Indigenous communities, join John Fugelsang to discuss the recent cultural moments that highlight Indigenous voices, including Billie Eilish's Grammy speech and the backlash surrounding it. Then, their conversation delves into the significance of recognizing stolen land, the complexities of tribal sovereignty, and the impact of climate change on Indigenous populations. Listen in for an enlightening discussion that challenges mainstream narratives and advocates for a deeper understanding of Indigenous rights and history.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 Trump speaking about his version of Christianity at the National Prayer Breakfast and Speaker Mike Johnson trying to out Christian the pope by mansplaining how borders are in the bible and they're what God wants. Then, he speaks with Boston Globe staff writer Abdallah Fayyad about Trump and his obsession with rigging elections and the increasing problems with the ICE Gestapo. And John interviews author Sasha Abramsky about his new book American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US Government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.