The John Fugelsang Podcast

John talks about the Supreme Court blocking Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago, but the National Guard in Louisiana have been called up for an upcoming deployment to New Orleans. He also discusses the DOJ releasing more files on Jeffrey Epstein, including an alleged letter to Larry Nassar. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn who is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a forme...

The monologue today focuses on the weird and warped goings on at the Turning Point USA’s first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk. Spoiler alert: it reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement. He also talks about CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss who decided to shelf a planned “60 Minutes” story titled “Inside CECOT,” thereby creating an uproar inside CBS. But the story was leaked to Canada and the report h...

John talks about N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik announcing she's suspending her run for governor and she's not seeking another term in congress. PLUS, he discusses the Justice Dept. releasing the first avalanche of documents related to the life and crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Next, comedian Greg Proops returns to joke with John about current news and promote his big New Years eve show. And then finally, TV's Frank Conniff is...

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. Bluesky: @SimonMoyaSmith.bsky.social

Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in ...

John talks about the lead up to the release of the Epstein files. He also discusses Trump talking about his Venezuela War plans. Then, he interviews Christina Faith Johnson who is a true multi-hyphenate: a director, writer, producer, and mentor on a mission to tell bold stories that spark change and inspire action. Christina founded the production company "The Grindhouse Inc" with an aim to make impactful films and me...

John discusses (and airs live) Trump's big rambling address to the nation where he lies about his accomplishments and points his short stubby fingers at everything under the sun in his AFFORDABILITY Blame Game. Then, he jokes with the ever charming Bob Cesca and they ponder Trump's delusional pointless speech and laugh about Dan Bongino quitting his job with the FBI. Next, Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose from The God ...

Joe Sudbay fills in for John who is under the weather. He discusses the Department of Defense escalating their vindictive review of Senator Mark Kelly for his part in the "Illegal Orders" video. He also talks about Senators in both parties who are now bracing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, the issue that triggered the 43-day clos...

John talks about House Dems releasing more photos from the Epstein Estate, personal photos from Epstein’s own collection – some prominently featuring Donald Trump. He also discusses Trump's statement that he is pardoning former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk Tina Peters, but it's legally ineffective because it targets her state convictions, which fall outside presidential authority. Colorado says LOL. Next, he interviews Chr...

This time - Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella talk about Thomas King - an award-winning Canadian-American author whose career was tied to his apparent indigenous ancestry. He has recently learned that he has no Cherokee roots. The announcement follows a November meeting with King and members of the Tribal Alliance Against Frauds, a US-based group dedicated to exposing people who falsely claim American Indian heritage. A...

John talks about the epic failures by Trump lackies to accomplish many of his tasks including a federal judge ordering Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from federal detention and Trump's redistricting plan for Indiana being soundly rejected by a bipartisan majority in the state house. Then, he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns on the Senate rejected both the Democrat AND Republican healthcare bills, and Trump's newes...

John discusses Trump's weird speech in Pennsylvania which was supposed to be on combating inflation but instead he boohooed about immigrants. He also talks about the Navy seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and Trump says he plans to keep the oil booty. Then, podcast wizard Bob Cesca is back to talk about some good news - Democrats scored more big wins in special elections last night: flipping a heavily gerrym...

This time, John talks about the Senate GOP prepping a vote on a healthcare bill that 100% does NOT extend ACA subsidies, literally the ONLY thing democrats and citizens want from a healthcare bill. Also, he discusses Trump telling reporters that Ukraine is running out of time and President Zelenskyy only has a few more days to accept Putin's surrender plan. Then, he chats with Leigh McGowan who is a freelance writer a...

John discusses the White House announcing a $12 Billion bailout to farmers who were decimated by the Trump Tariff Plan. Also, Paramount has proposed Warner Bros/Discovery shareholders with a plan for hostile takeover, throwing a large MAGA-sized wrench into a deal announced last week for Netflix to take over the film and TV giant. Next, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to chat with John about the Supreme Court hearin...

John's monologue this time is about the competition groups for the FIFA world cup having a ceremony that involved bestowing a brand-new Peace Prize to Donald Trump. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is the Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation at Middle Church in New York City’s East Village. She is a womanist whose preaching, teaching, speaking, writing, and activism are aimed at ...

Democratic strategist Max Burns guest hosts. He talks about current news: the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Texas to move ahead with a highly gerrymandered district map for the upcoming midterm elections. The DOJ tried once again to indict NY AG Letitia James for mortgage fraud but the sitting Grand Jury said NOPE. Top DoD officials presented footage of a September attack on fishing vessels off the coast of Venezuel...