John McGinness Show August 21st
Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for John to talk with business leader, entrepreneur, and media commentator, Scott Syphax, about the lack of substantial leadership in California.
Aug 21, 2025•32 min
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John McGinness Show August 20th
Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and discusses the book by former Senator James Mills, A Disorderly House. She takes calls and chats with you about California redistricting.
Aug 20, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 19th
Today, John invites Assembly Member James Gallager to the program to talk about redistricting. He discusses AB495 and takes some calls.
Aug 19, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 18th
Today, John discusses voter integrity, the awarding of drivers license's to those undocumented, and the progression redistricting efforts by Governor Newsom.
Aug 18, 2025•28 min
John McGinness Show August 15th
Today, the Sheriff talks national debt, the progression of California redistricting, and then the program is cut short by breaking coverage of the summit in Anchorage, Alaska.
Aug 15, 2025•16 min
John McGinness Show August 14th
Today, Amanada Blackwood tackles the quesion, why do people feel so lonely? She discuss potential reasonings and takes your calls to hear your thoughts.
Aug 14, 2025•26 min
John McGinness Show August 13th
Today, John continues his overview of the redistricting efforts here in California and takes calls to hear the public's thoughts on the progrerssion.
Aug 13, 2025•30 min
John McGinness Show August 12th
Today, John talks presidential power and law enforcement issues he's recognized within other states within the US as well as California.
Aug 12, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 11th
Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to talks about AI. She looks at the pros and cons of progressing Artificial Intelligence in our schools and discusses future policy decisions.
Aug 11, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 8th
Today, John discusses Governor Newsom's speech he gave today with Bill White. After that breaking coverage, the Sheriff takes calls to hear your thoughts on the progressing movements for redistricting.
Aug 08, 2025•43 min
John McGinness Show August 7th
Today, John invites political scientist, professor, and lawyer, Lanhee Chen, to the program to discuss his recent article in the Los Angeles Times reguarding Governor Newsom's redistricting plans. After, the Sheriff takes calls to hear your thoughts on this matter.
Aug 07, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 6th
Today, John discusses the history of the US dropping the atomic bomb on Japan. Later in the show, he invites Senator Tony Strickland to the program and asks him about voter registration and redistricting in California.
Aug 06, 2025•28 min
John McGinness Show August 5th
Today, John talks about the history of redistricting, the ethics of it, and takes your calls to hear the public's opinion.
Aug 05, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show August 4th
Today, John talks a bit about financial management and then delves into Governor Newsom's redistricting plans. He invites Steve Hilton to the program as well as Gloria Romeroto to discuss their time on the California Gubernatorial campaign trail.
Aug 04, 2025•30 min
John McGinness Show August 1st
Today, John talks about owning guns and purchasing ammunition in California. He discusses the federal appeals court striking down a law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases and takes your calls to hear the public's opinion.
Aug 01, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show July 31st
Today, Amanda Blackwood is in for the Sheriff and she's talking about roads, infrastructure, and CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act. She invites the Executive Director of Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority, Derek Minnema, to the program to hear about this from a civil engineering perspective.
Jul 31, 2025•31 min
John McGinness Show July 30th
Today, John continues to cover the executive order that would allow for the resentencing of youth offenders serving life without parole. The CA Third District Court of Appeals has come forward and stated that the law excludes these individuals, but allows resentencing for those previously convicted under a broader rule.
Jul 30, 2025•26 min
John McGinness Show July 29th
Today, John discusses a Cal Matters article highlighting new legislation for youth offenders charged with serious crimes and the lack of rehabiliton within our prison system.
Jul 29, 2025•27 min
John McGinness Show July 28th
Today, John wants to discuss Newsom and his potential redistricting efforts in order to respond to Trump's similar attempts in Texas and takes a look at different parenting techniques that are rising in popularity on the internet.
Jul 28, 2025•30 min
John McGinness Show July 25th
Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff. She discusses Indirect Source Rule (ISR) with Chris Shimoda, who is the Principal/CEO of Shimoda Government Strategies LLC which provides legislative, regulatory, policy and strategic consulting services. Amanda also invites Scott Weaver, Environmental Consultant with Ramboll, to the program to add some depth to the conversation.
Jul 25, 2025•26 min
John McGinness Show July 24th
On today's show, John McGinness discusses the ongoing feud between Trump and Obama, as well as the topic of California's background checks for ammunition purchases.
Jul 25, 2025•27 min
John McGinness Show July 23nd
On todays show, John McGinness talks about the Epstein Files and the minimum wage in California.
Jul 24, 2025•28 min
John McGinness Show July 22nd
On today's show, John talks about the murder of an parol officer in Oakland and a cash bail case in Illinoi.
Jul 23, 2025•27 min
John McGinness Show July 21st
The numbers behind the criminal roundup by ICE agents in South Sac, Pete Buttitgeg invested heavily in DEI, and LA Mayor Karen Bass caught in an Immigration Hoax.
Jul 21, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show July 18th
Amanda Blackwood takes over today's show to talk about AI and it's pros and cons in today's world.
Jul 19, 2025•29 min
John McGinness Show July 17th
On todays show, John McGinness discussess the immigration enforcement raid near Florin road Home Depot.
Jul 18, 2025•30 min
John McGinness Show July 16th
On todays show, John McGinness talks about the Epstein files, and California Republican lawmakers launch campaign to require voter ID.
Jul 17, 2025•28 min
John McGinness Show July 15th
On todays show, John McGinness talks about Senator Scott Wiemer's story and views on immigration.
Jul 16, 2025•27 min
The John McGinness Show July 11th
In this episode of the John McGinness Show, John discusses immigration raids, kids illegally exploring a pot farm, and ICE raid protests. Plus, Juhn brings on a very special guest, district attorney Vern Pierson, to discuss the ongoing case of Matthew Muller.
Jul 15, 2025•28 min
John McGinness Show July 14th
On todays show, John McGinness talks about Daniel Serafini being found guilty of murder, and also Gavin Newsom on his immigration moves.
Jul 15, 2025•29 min
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