The John Fugelsang Podcast

John is back from holiday break. Today he talks about Nikki Haley's refusal to cite slavery as the cause of the Civil War during a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. Then, he plays a clip of Karine Jean-Pierre blasting republicans for bussing migrants across the country for a political stunt. He takes a call from Mike in Michigan on Nikki Haley's gaff. Also Jessica in Oregon calls on new movies and Marie in Atlanta calls on Elise Stefanik and the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay. Next, John welcomes back Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price. They talk about the death of Bobby Rivers and other news. They talk with Stephen in Kentucky on Trump and Bill Barr. They also listen to a clip of Eric Swalwell on the democrats record of not sticking up for themselves. And finally, they talk with Rachel in L.A. on her breast cancer news and Bill in New Jersey on racism in American history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 2 of this holiday special Year in Review - John has a group discussion about religion with author and former pastor Keith Giles; author, poet, spoken word artist, and former pastor Desimber Rose Wattleton; and writer, theologian, and permaculture enthusiast Dillon Cruz. They chat about the rise of Christian Nationalism and discuss the revoltingly fake Christian of the year, the resolve of Israel-Hamas War, and the most encouraging story of the year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this year end special - John has a round house discussion about politics with the Vice President of Politics at Crooked Media - Shaniqua McClendon, political pundit and podcast host Victor Shi, and legal analyst/ political consultant Dr. Tracy Pearson. They chat about the epic failures of the GOP, projections for the presidential election in November, how new abortion laws effect voter turnout, the Ukraine and Israeli wars, and the most inspiring news stories of 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special weekend podcast - John speaks with the Executive Director of Women's March - Rachel O'Leary Carmona. They discuss a proposed abortion travel ban in Amarillo, Texas; the hypocrisy of the pro-life movement; and the failure of the right to see that abortion is a losing issue in the upcoming election. Then, John interviews Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani. They talk about Florida governor Ron DeSantis' epic crash in the polls, the tragic story of Florida resident Anya Cook who was denied prenatal health care when her water broke before viability, and Florida House Bill 49 which removes certain employment restrictions for minors 16 & 17 years of age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John plays a clip of Trump saying his trial is a witch hunt and a clip of Rep. Dan Goldman explaining why the Republicans in congress want a closed hearing for Hunter Biden. He talks with Rich in Indiana on Henry Kissinger, Tim in Chicago on the groveling of journalists, Brian in Oregon on crappy SCOTUS rulings, and Beachside Bill in Florida on the latest Space X launch. Then Thea Harper returns with the Minority Report. She talks about the importance of black Santa Claus. He also speaks with Stephen in Kentucky on Ellen Burstyn. Next he talks with Katherine in Florida on Mar-a-Lago being a residence or a commercial property, Lisa in New Mexico on Donald Trump's end game, and David in Nevada on the Israel - Hamas War. And finally, Steven in New Mexico and Al in Los Angeles call in to discuss the history of the conflict in Israel, and Dave from Mt. Vernon calls on reparations for indigenous people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, John takes a call from Dean in Los Angeles on the Colorado Supreme Court Decision. Then he chats with comedian Lisa Curry and producer Matthew Sheffield - hosts of the Doomscroll podcast. They discuss current news and the latest on the Trump trials. Then he speaks with political blogger and writer for Salon - Heather Digby Parton on the Biden impeachment inquiry, the failures of Speaker Mike Johnson, and the cult of Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time in our flashback week, John chats with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on current news and the latest in the Trump trials. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Jessica in Oregon, Mitch at Kent State, and Mike in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's fun flashback, John chats with Keith Price about pop culture, current news, and the latest on Donald Trump. They take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, David in Santa Fe, Rachel in L.A., and Joe from Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a treat for the holiday - we've selected some of our favorite comedy bits and skits from the past year. So kick back and laugh along with us as we flash back to the funniest Fugelsang poems, skits, and comedy sketches of 2023. A Letter to George Santos, Especially Hitler by Kanye West, A Matt Schlapp Nursery Rhyme, Small Dick Energy, National Relaxation Day at Mar-a-Lago, If Santa was Black, The Lube that Jim Jordan Uses, Proud Boys Tears Soft Drink, and The Saga of Trump's Indictments. Merry Christmas from all of us at the John Fugelsang Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's podcast - John remembers the artists we lost in 2023 and promotes his next Sexy Liberal Show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on January 20th. He talks with Curt in Akron about Crosby Stills and Nash and does a tribute to his good friend David Crosby who we lost earlier this year. Then, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy. Next, John chats with Native American journalist Simon Moya-Smith who is a contributing writer at NBC News, and Julie Francella who is a Native American activist, artist, writer, and veteran mental health professional working with the First Nations University of Canada. Julie reports on the dubbing of "Star Wars: A New Hope" into her Ojibwe language and she is hoping to audition for the voice of Leia in the movie. They talk with Mitch at Kent State on indigenous artists and Simon explains the horrific true meaning of the word "squaw" and why we should stop using it. They discuss the story of a Kansas City School District dress code policy that led to the forced cutting of an 8-year-old Native American boy's hair. They also talk with Jeff in Oregon on the seven generation rule and Laura in California on the Wigwam Sequoia Tribe in San Pedro called the Improved Order of Red Men. And finally they express hopes for Leonard Peltier to get a new trial and be released from prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.