The John Fugelsang Podcast

John marks the first day of spring and 20 years since the war in Iraq. The mass killings of Iraqis commenced on the 19th of March in 2003, with the "Shock and Awe" bombing of Baghdad. He takes a call from Dave in Washington on his tour of duty there. Then he interviews author Tom Wheelwright on the Trump tax returns and his book "Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes". Next he takes a call from Mark in Portland on the Trump indictments. And finally comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to talk about Trump, they takes calls from Brian in Oregon, Bob in West Virginia, Steve in San Diego, and Bill in Pennsylvania. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today John gives a requiem for actor and musician Lance Reddick. Then he discusses the looming indictment of Donald Trump in New York over the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Morris Pearl of Patriotic Millionaires then joins him to talk about the banking collapse. After that - John interviews author Nathan J. Robinson about his new book “Responding to the Right”. And finally listeners call in - Rich in Indiana talks about Nazis and Mitch at Kent State chats about Trump's indictment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff for a quick chat about her early beginnings as a competitive swimmer, her iconic role as Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel's "Battlestar Galactica", and her character Bo-Katan Kryze on the Disney + series "The Mandalorian". Then he interviews legendary actor Ernie Hudson. They talk about his childhood being raised by his grandmother, his deep conviction to his religion, and his many roles in countless movies including "The Crow", the various "Ghostbusters" movies, and his newest film "Champions".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John gives up a list of some truly hateful stories in the news this week: Republican lies about bank closings; school history books being changed to erase ethnicity; a stupid Nazi who threatens murder to a cop; and millions of GOP secessionists living in a hateful fantasy. Then he chats with Theresa in Washington on reparations and Dave in Washington on Katee Sackhoff in Battlestar Galactica. Next he speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on Law and the Courts. And he interviews Dr. Jason Nichols - a Senior Lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park - on current events and politics. Then lastly Kat from Dallas calls in to explain why "WOKE" is a good thing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today John discusses what will happen and who will be involved as we lead up to the 2024 election. He also talks about a Texas judge who is hearing an abortion pill case that could disrupt access to the medication nationwide. Then he chats with Bob Cesca talks about Star Wars, Star Trek, The Oscars, and Donald Trump. Next he takes calls from Linda in Kansas on yesterday's interview with theologian Diana Butler Bass and Steve in Chicago on Trump. Then finally Keith Price AKA "Comedy Daddy" returns to chat about the news. They take calls from William in Toronto, and Frederick in Maryland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time John discusses the true meaning of "WOKE" and how the right uses the term as an all-purpose bigot dog whistle. He also explains the real reason the two U.S. banks collapsed. Then he interviews author and historian of Christianity - Diana Butler Bass on women's history month and theology. Next he chats with anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne Natalia Reagan on St. Patrick’s Day and more "Shit You Can't Say". Then finally - Mae in Colorado calls to talk about religion and theology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast - John discusses the recent banking crisis after two major banks failed and the FDIC stepped in to guarantee funds and avert even more panic. He takes a call from Lance in California on the banking crisis. Then Charles from Miami calls to talk about the Trump and Pence battle. Next Rhonda Hansome comes to chat about the hypocrisy of Pence and DeSantis. They take calls from Rodney in South Carolina, Norm in Tampa, and Brian in Oregon. Then to wrap it up Rhonda and John talk about Lynn Council - a man who was falsely accused of robbery in North Carolina and was finally released from jail with apologies from the police department after 62 years in prison. 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 this time is about all the batshit crazy political news from the right this past week and the amazing recent accomplishments that should be applauded from the left. Then he discusses the lies and propaganda of Fox News with the president of Media Matters for America - Angelo Carusone. Next he interviews neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Pedram Navab about his new book “Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track to a Revitalized Life”. And finally he takes listener calls from Beachside Bill on the time change and the recent Space X launch, Bill in New Jersey on nicknames for Trump, and Mitch at Kent State on The News Literacy Project which is a nonpartisan education nonprofit, that is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John interviews Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham about his past works, his Oscar-winning performance in "Amadeus", and his newest movie "The Magic Flute". Then he interviews Tess Wilkinson-Ryan who is a Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes our Selves and the Social Order".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today John tells the tale of 3 Republican efforts in stupidity. In West Virginia a law protecting child marriage, in Tennessee low level government clerks can deny marriage licenses if they choose, and evangelicals have kicked out their most popular church because they chose to ordain women as clergy. Then he talks to Prof. Corey Brettschneider about Trump being invited to appear before a N.Y. grand jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. Next he talks to Last Mile Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Eric Abercrombie which deals with prison reform. And finally he takes listener calls and he plays a clip of Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett. She is a non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands and she called out Jim Jordan for withholding information from the Democrats during their Twitter hearings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.