This time on "We're Still Here" - Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella talk with John about a huge cover up in the state criminal investigation of Michigan's Native American Boarding Schools. They also discuss the importance of Native sovereignty as Trump tries to take Greenland (which is primarily indigenous) and the importance of tribal ID's with the constant harassment of Trump's ICE gestapo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Jan 24, 2026•35 min•Ep. 1259
Today - John's monologue talks about Jack Smith testifying before the House Judiciary in a public hearing on his investigation into Trump’s election interference and mishandling of classified documents. He also talks about the Florida Bar downplaying and ignoring a congressional finding that Matt Gaetz, President Trump’s first choice for U.S. Attorney General, committed statutory rape before it abandoned his prosecution. Then, John speaks with legal analyst Dina Sayegh Doll on Trump's qualified ...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1258
John talks about Trump at the World Economic Forum. He either backed off using military force to acquire Greenland or doubled down on those threats and he either made a deal or didn’t. It totally depends on which mainstream legacy news organization you get your sane-washing from. Trump also made a long, confusing speech where he mixed up Greenland and Iceland. Then, he jokes with the amazing Bob Cesca on pop culture and the dumpster fire of hell coming from the White House. Next, it's Desimber R...
Jan 22, 2026•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 1257
John talks about Trump's lust for seizing control of Greenland and how that is playing out on the world stage. Trump spoke at the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland, receiving a wall of sharp words and condemnations for American foreign and economic policy toward Europe. He also discusses anti-ICE protestors disrupting a sermon at Cities Church in ST. Paul Minnesota where their pastor moonlights as an ICE Director in their local field office. Then, he interviews Larry Cohen who is the Executive...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1256
For a Martin Luther King Day Special - John interviews 4 important guests: Dr. Obery Hendricks , Princeton; Andrew Fahlstrom , Defend the 612; Madison McVan , Minnesota Reformer; and Jill Garvey , States at the Core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1255
John talks about the continued lies and propaganda of Trump and his minions over the slaying of Renee Good and the crack-down on protestors in Minneapolis where she was gunned down. Trump backed off of his threats to send the military into Minnesota but his Dept. of Justice announced it has opened investigations into Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz for…being critical of the administration. Then, John speaks with Charles LeBaron who worked for 28 years as a medical epidemiologist a...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1254
This time, John speaks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella about traditional native customs, the history of colonialism, and the huge protests over the many NATIVE people that are being harassed and detained by ICE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 17, 2026•45 min•Ep. 1253
John delves out a jumble of news stories as he struggles to keep up with the never ending dumpster fire of terror from King Trump. Pres. Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and send the military to Minneapolis if the people of the city don’t stop resisting the wide-scale terror being inflicted by ICE. Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado told reporters her gravel-sesh at the White House today included a presentation of her Nobel Prize to America’s Oldest Child-King. While Euro...
Jan 16, 2026•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1252
This time John discusses Trump's oversees Hitler mania. First, the War Powers resolution which we all celebrated last week as it passed the House, placing a check and hard stop on Donald Trump’s escalations in Venezuela? Well, yep it died in the Senate. He also talks about Danish officials hitting the West Wing to formally register their WTFs over the Trump Administration’s growing lust for Greenland. And even as Trump tells reporters the killing in Iran has stopped, video has emerged of Iranian...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 1251
Today, John talks about Trumplethinskin getting ruffled and and saying "Fuck You" while flipping the tiniest little bird when a worker heckled him about the Epstein files during a Ford factory tour. He also discusses the continued chaos in Minneapolis after the murder of Renee Good. Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota have stepped down following DOJ pressure to investigate Renee's wife. On the streets of Minneapolis, tension is rising as ICE agents ramp up arrests and harassment of protestors a...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 1250
John's monologue this time focuses on the latest target of the Trump Administration - the idea of an independent central bank! The DOJ has subpoenaed The Fed in an ongoing effort to intimidate and coerce Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates so they can hide Trump's failing economy. Next, he chats with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the massive ICE protests and propaganda spread after the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Also Trump's lunatic comments on the Civil Rights Act. And fina...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 1249
John talks about the massive protests over the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Bodycam footage of her murder was leaked to right wing media by ICE in an apparent effort to back up their claims she was a violent domestic terrorist. Instead the video shows the last moments of Good’s life and her last words to ICE agents “That’s fine, dude, we’re not mad at you,” as well as the ICE agent calling her a “fucking bitch” after firing the shots that killed her. Then, he interviews Dr. Maya Shankar who is ...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1248
On We’re Still Here , Simon and Julie joined John to talk about the U.S. plan to “run” Venezuela and control its oil following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. Also, the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the growing fear tied to immigration enforcement. They discuss Trump vetoing legislation amid a legal fight with the Miccosukee Tribe over “Alligator Alcatraz”. And finally, a rare bright spot with Denver chosen as the site of the nation’s first American Indian Cultural Emba...
Jan 10, 2026•42 min•Ep. 1247
John talks about the White House's lunatic response to the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis with JD Vance trying to quell protests by claiming she was "terrorizing" the ICE agents with her car and claiming ICE personnel have "absolute immunity". Then, he speaks with Andrew Mikula who is a Senior Housing Fellow at Pioneer Institute, specializing in housing policy and economic development. They talk about his Boston-based organization Legalize Starter Homes - launched in July 2025 to support a ...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1246
John talks about ICE Agents in Minneapolis shooting Renee Nicole Good in the face as she attempted to move her vehicle out of their way. The White House and conservative media immediately defended the murder, calling the victim a domestic terrorist who was attempting to harm federal agents. Then, he speaks with podcast rock star Bob Cesca on entertainment and politics. Next, it's Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz AKA The God Squad on the intersection of religion and government. Then rounding i...
Jan 08, 2026•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 1245
The anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, plus guests Mechele Dickerson and Max Burns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1244
Fake Christians support real invasions, Corey Brettschneider the illegality of the Venezuela incursion, and the comedy of Rhonda Hansome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1243
John talks about the expiration of the ACA tax credits. The enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), which significantly lower health insurance costs, expired on New Year's Eve with no broad federal extension enacted, causing potential large premium increases for millions. He also discusses Zohran Mamdani who was sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor and the first immigrant to lead the city in a century. In a speech, Mamdani promised to deliver the most progressive leadership the city has se...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1242
In this special New Year episode - John shares his latest episode of his podcast with Professor Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and the Office. They start with the Supreme Court checking Trump on using the National Guard—why it matters, and whether the Insurrection Act is the next risk. That ruling is their doorway into a 2025 Year in Review: where they revisit Trump’s most dangerous attacks on the Constitution, and the guardrails that barely held. Next, they break down Judge James Boasberg’s es...
Jan 03, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1241
John Interviews the band Howl Owl Howl. Founded by Grammy winning Hootie & the Blowfish frontman/multi-Platinum country star Darius Rucker, REM co-founder/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Mills, and The Black Crowes co-founder/ former drummer/ lauded media personality Steve Gorman, Howl Owl Howl rekindles the spirit of the authentic rock band. Infusing roots rock with an open-minded alternative flair – plus a fluid rhythm section and the barrel-chested vocal rasp of an iconic frontman – it...
Jan 02, 2026•28 min•Ep. 1240
John welcomes back filmmaker Ken Burns to talk about his latest documentary "The American Revolution". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 1239
Tara Dublin hosts once again for John while he is on his holiday break. She talks about the BS from LARGE Marge and pipsqueak Patel. She also talks about the resistance to ICE in her hometown Portland. Next, she interviews former Tea-Party congressman Joe Walsh on the year that was and the future of the resistance in the new year. Then winding it up, she speaks with Ben Landsverk who is a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist based in Portland. His work focuses on social change through m...
Dec 31, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1238
Tara Dublin guest hosts for John on his holiday break. She talks about the piecemeal, haphazard, slow-trickle, fuckery release of the Epstein files. She also discusses reports that the US carried out airstrikes against targets in Venezuela over the Christmas holiday. Trump has made several contradictory statements to the press on the strikes, but it seems the target was a shipyard. Then, she interviews Alicia J. Rose who is a photographer, filmmaker and musician based in Portland. They talk abou...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1237
This time we flash back to the past with more memories of Rob Reiner. First, John interviews Rob for the Tell Me Everything Town Hall back in June 2018 and they promote his movie " Shock and Awe ". Then, we jump to another interview from last year with Rob and Dan Partland and they promote their movie " God & Country ". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1236
John interviews director Dan Farah about his new film " The Age of Disclosure ". Then he speaks with Tazin Khan , CEO and founder of @ cybercollectiveorg . They discuss how she helps individuals think critically about their relationship with technology and how she promotes responsible tech practices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1235
John interviews author Peter Ormerod about his new book " David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God ". Then he speaks with Shawn Harris who is running to unseat incumbent Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for Georgia's 14th Congressional District. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1234
For the holidays - John has a roundhouse discussion with Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz of The God Squad AND Julie Francella and Simon Moya-Smith of We're Still Here about the past year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 25, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1233
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 former executive director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. An...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1232
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 has reached a worldwide audience anyway. Next, John speaks with Professor C...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1231
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 back to chat about the redacted Epstein files and bring his festive merriment...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 1230
