The John Fugelsang Podcast

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.
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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.
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In this episode - John talks about The Washington Post cutting a third of its entire workforce at the behest of owner Jeff Bezos to capitulate to King Trump. John also discusses the new revelations about Steve Bannon's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Podcast star Bob Cesca jumps on to joke about the latest dirt in the Epstein files and Trump suing the IRS. Next, John brings in The God Squad = Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose and they discuss the UNCHRISTIAN behavior of ICE and the republican party. And then closing it up, Dr. Tracy Pearson returns to help listeners with their legal questions about Trump's lawlessness.
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Two topics for John today. First - a federal judge put DHS's plans to target Haitian immigrants in Ohio on hold, ruling their Temporary Protected Status is good for another 6 months. Second - A testy Trump snapped at CNN’s Kaitlin Collins when asked about Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors who are upset their faces and names were left unredacted in the Friday file dump, he tells Collins she needs to “smile more”. Then, he interviews Kelly Dietrich who is founder and CEO of the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC), with decades of experience on the campaign trail with candidates. Kelly’s expertise in fundraising and staff training have shaped NDTC into an industry leader in Democratic politics. Heading into midterms, this year will indeed be one battle after another, and electoral wins have become both urgent and necessary. Kelly explain how candidates can meet this alarming moment and choose what potential impact they could have on the crucial midterms. Then finally, John jokes with Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price and they chat with listeners about ICE getting chipped away and Trump getting outed in the recent Epstein file dump.
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This time John talks about Texas democrats flipping a red jewel of a republican district, one that Trump won by 17 points in 2024 - and he talks about Tulsi Gabbard defending her presence at the FBI search of a Georgia elections hub. Gabbard, who is prohibited from participating in domestic law enforcement as director of national intelligence, said she facilitated a call between FBI agents and President Trump. Also, John discusses Trump saying he will "Take Over" elections in blue states. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back and they talk about 5 year old Liam Ramos and his father who were released from detention over the weekend, per a judge’s order and another Judge blocking the Trump administration’s stripping of Haitian refugee's protected status. Then fianlly, John jokes with Ms. Rhonda Hansome and the talk about the Grammys and chat with listeners about their right wing bubble trouble.
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