Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella this week chat with John about reparations for indigenous people. Also, Simon talks about traditional native foods and Julie relates her meeting with actress and Academy Award nominee for Killers of the Flower Moon - Lily Gladstone. Plus they take calls from listeners and answer questions about native lore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A Self-Proclaimed Master of Stochastic Terrorism
John discusses talk about the outrage after Congressional Democrats released a video urging members of the administration and the armed forces to refuse any illegal orders from the White House, and of course, Trump called their actions “seditious” and worthy of arrest and death. Then, he interviews Carl O. Sherman who represented the 109th district in the Texas Statehouse, serving Cedar Hill, De Soto, Lancaster and other communities in greater Dallas. A man of strong religious faith, Sherman presently serves in the role of Senior Pastor in the Church of Christ. He was elected in November 2018 to serve as a Member of the Texas House of Representatives. He joins John to talk about his year of recovery from heart surgery, his new book and the state of Texas politics. Then, John welcomes back Richard Chew who has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, becoming WCPT’s morning host in early 2024. Born and raised in Chicago and southwest Michigan, Richard is a 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Prince MBS + King DJT = Royal WTF?
Today, John discusses Trump meeting with Saudi crown prince MBS at the White House and defending him over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's horrific dismemberment. He also talks about federal prosecutors telling the judge in the Comey case that the grand jury was NOT shown the final indictment - which leaves the case hanging by a thread. Then, podcast star extraordinaire Bob Cesca returns to joke with John about the Epstein files and of course Trek Politics. Next, It's the God Squad - Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose discusses fake Christians and real dirtbags involved in the Trump Administration. Then closing it up, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson gives witty and logical legal advice to listeners with MAGA brain drain and Trumpaphobia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This Little Piggy Cried 'Wee, Wee, Wee!' All the Way Home
John talks about Rep. Clay Higgins who was the only Republican to vote against the release of the Epstein files in the House. The Senate side-stepped having their names and votes on record by putting the bill through to the White House via Unanimous Consent. He also discusses Trump's blatant, misogynistic comments - telling one female reporter "Quiet Piggy!" aboard Air Force One when she asked about the Epstein files. Also, in another heated exchange in the Oval Office - ABC News Mary Bruce also asked about the files and he told her "You know, it's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter." Then, John welcomes back Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to talk about all the latest happening in congress and how the GOP is turning against Trump. Next, he jokes with his old pal Greg Proops from the show Whose Line is it Anyway? They promote his upcoming stage show Whose Live Anyway? Then lastly, Comedy Daddy Keith Price returns to chat about Trump and the mystery "Bubba" in the mix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Flip Flops AGAIN on Epstein Files
John discusses Trump reversing course AGAIN and saying he doesn't care if they release the Epstein files. He also talks about Sen Ted Cruz announcing he will run for president again. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about Trump flip flopping over the Epstein files and the special treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell in her sweetheart prison deal. Next, John jokes with comedian Rhonda Hansome and they take calls from listeners on all the latest news. And finally, he interviews the writers and creators of the new PBS NATURE documentary called "Pigeon Hustle".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.