The John Fugelsang Podcast

John today talks about new articles of impeachment that have been introduced towards Trump and the reports of multiple kids who are US citizens - being deported with their mothers to Honduras and one of the children is battling stage 4 leukemia. Then, he interviews Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and they discuss how, as the administration's first 100 days come to a close, Trump’s anti-climate agenda is driving up: ut...

John's monologue this time features Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan who was arrested by the FBI on two felony counts for interfering with an ICE operation. Last week, Dugan sent away ICE agents who entered her courtroom to arrest a Mexican man during a separate trial. Then, Dugan allowed the man to use another exit instead of handing him over to the Trump-stapo. Dugan had asked for a judicial arrest warrant and just li...

In this Flashback episode - John jokes with comedians Eric Bransteen, Ellen Karis, and Adam Sank. Then, he interviews The Kids in the Hall: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. They talk about their beginnings in 1989 and their newer shows which are available on Amazon Prime. They also promote their documentary which is called "Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks".

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John discusses the fake Christians in the Trump Administration that kiss the feet of their messiah. And he talks about the DOGE-bags that are dismantling Social Security. Then, he welcomes back Democratic strategist and National Security analyst Max Burns to chat about his new piece in The Hill called "How Does Butchering the State Department Make America Great?". Then winding it up - John talks with Simon Moya-Smith and J...

John talks about Trump continuing to trash Ukraine, calling President Zelenskyy foolish for not giving up Crimea, and suggesting the US will abandon peace talks. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat about the latest news, Trump, and what's trending in pop culture. Next, It's The God Squad featuring Dillon Cruz and Desimber Rose and they have a round house discussion about the evils in the news and the death of Pope Francis. And...

John this time talks about Trump's recent lying about how well the economy is doing when in actuality he is crashing it just like Herbert Hoover and he discusses first lady millionaire at birth apartheid nepo-baby McBratt-face Elon Musk. Telsa earnings dropped 71% and the company announced a dismal financial forecast. As a result, Elon is reportedly scaling back the amount of time spent on DOGE and the Trump Administration...

John honors the amazing life of Pope Francis and lambasts the GOP's criticism of him. Next, he speaks with Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani about some crazy politics in her state including Ron DeSantis' wife Casey running for governor and the false narratives being spread about immigration policies. Then, The Queen returns - Ms. Rhonda Hansome is back to trade jokes with John and chat with listeners about current news and the la...

John gives an update on Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in El Salvador then he discusses Dr. Mehmet Oz being sworn-in as Trump's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator at the White House. Plus, he talks about the death penalty in the U.S. on Good Friday. Then, he speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is the Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation at Midd...

In this special holiday podcast - John interviews: host of The Part-Time Genius Podcast and co-founder of Mental Floss; Mangesh Hattikudur about his show and company; Professor Marlene Daut who talks about her book "THE FIRST & LAST KING of HAITI: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe"; and Emmy nominated comedy writer Mike Drucker who chats about his memoir "Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video G...

John's monologue today focuses on the guy defying RFK and PROVING autistic people CAN get things done - ELON the CON as his DOGE Bro/Brats unsystematically dismantle our government agencies and economy. According to the Wall Street Journal - despite DOGE's efforts - federal spending in the U.S. is now 7.4% HIGHER than last year. Then, John interviews Regina Mahone - senior editor at The Nation and found...

John gives an update of the continued fight to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the gulag in El Salvador and the latest stupidity from RFK Jr. who spoke of autistic children as humans unable to function and contribute to society, vowing to find the environmental causes behind a pandemic of autism he believes is being downplayed by corporate interests. Then, the amazing Bob Cesca pops in for a chat about renditioning people t...

Today, John discusses how the Trump Administration has ordered state department employees to report on any instances of co-workers displaying "anti-Christian bias" because they claim they are being persecuted and how right wing fundamentalist are saying Christianity is under attack to fund raise while not following the Jesus parts of the bible. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider returns to chat about the refusal of Trump...

This time, John gives an update of the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain lost in the CECOT system. In a candid conversation recorded before their pr...

This time John's monologue focuses on the crashing economy after Trump's rollercoaster Tariff ride. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece in Rolling Stone "Democrats are (Slowly) Learning How to Fight Trump". And then finally - TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with John and listeners about pop culture and the continual devastation of Trump 2.0 AKA "Man Baby".

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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.

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John talks about 3 issues: 1 The House passed a budget resolution from the Senate, clearing the way for the next phase of Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big beautiful bill” - the resolution also included the SAVE Act, which will require anyone registering to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate for proof of citizenship. Half of Americans do not have a passport, and tens of millions of Americans do not have access...

This time - John talks about Trump announcing a pause on nearly all U.S. trade partners which will drop to 10% for 90 days, but tariffs on China will jump to 125%. Then he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's tariff mayhem and his favorite TV shows. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz (AKA The God Squad) return to discuss the intersection of theology and politics. And winding it up, legal analyst Dr. Tracy ...

John discusses the IRS illegally agreeing to share tax info to ICE to co-operate with Trump's deportation plans. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on immigration and the capitulation and groveling of law firms to bend to Trump's bullying. Next, John once again speaks with the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols about his new ...

John's monologue is 2 fold today. First, he talks about the escalating, dumpster fire Trade War imposed by Trump - then he discusses Justice John Roberts lifting the midnight deadline for the Trump Administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Then, he interviews autistic author, historian, and mystery novelist - Brandy Schillace about her new book. Set in interwar Germany, ...