The John Fugelsang Podcast

John discusses Elon Musk who took to his social media cesspool to complain about the Big Beautiful Budget the Trump administration is trying to ram through Congress. Musk was joined by other Republicans, most of whom actually voted FOR the bill, in denouncing its cost to the federal deficit. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to talk about Trump’s controversial attack on the Harvard Law Review—twisting the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to target student editors—and his shocking showdown with his one-time allies in the Federalist Society. Plus, the Supreme Court might soon allow religious opt-outs from school lessons about LGBTQ+ rights and could even greenlight religious charter schools, eroding the wall between church and state. Then lastly, John welcomes the gal who founded the blog Hullabaloo - Heather Digby Parton to chat about Republican infighting and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Today, John talks about the life celebration he went to for singer/songwriter Jill Sobule who died on May 1st during a house fire. He also discusses Ukraine's surprise drone attack on multiple airfields across Russia dubbed "Operation Spiderweb". And he also talks about Iowa Senator Joni Ernst apologizing for saying "We're all gonna die" when asked about Medicare during a town hall meeting. Next, he welcomes back columnist, public speaker, former attorney, and Sr. Fellow at the Western States Center - Wajahat Ali to talk about the epic fails of RFK Jr. and Joni Ernst. And finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to chat about pop culture and current news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

John broadcasts from L.A. and he talks about Trump confusing NISSAN with NIPPON as he was announcing a new deal to sell U.S. steel to the Japanese company Nippon. He also discusses the formal goodbye from Trump to Elon Musk as the White House silently released a perfectly timed insider leak to the NY Times about Elon's heavy drug use. Elon was presented with a large gold key by Trump, a thank you gift for his service overseeing the destruction of America’s most dependable and important agencies. Musk and Trump promised DOGE will continue as a part of the administration, urging congress to codify and finally make what they are doing legal. Next, he speaks with author Judy Karofsky about her new book "Dis-Elderly Conduct" which is a personal account of unmet needs in assisted living and hospice, and aims to spark discussions about new approaches for America’s aging population and family decision makers. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K returns to joke with John and listeners about Elon's drugs, the deaths of George Wendt and Loretta Swit, and all things Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week on We’re Still Here, Simon and Julie talk with John about the Supreme Court turning its back on Apache sacred land, how Dr. Phil’s son is cashing in on tribal payday loans with 700% interest, and the GOP’s SAVE Act threatening Native voting rights.  Plus: King Charles opens with a land acknowledgment that might’ve just undermined the Crown. It’s sovereignty, survival, and the sacred—don’t miss it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The monologue this time is about the flip flopping of Trump's policies. John discusses the Trump administration tariff policies which continues for now, after an appeals court put a hold on the ruling by the Court of International Trade which blocked his tariffs. And he talks about Elon Musk who, once again, announced he's leaving the Trump Administration and returning home to manage his hemorrhaging companies. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn to discuss Texas putting the 10 commandment in classrooms and Oklahoma trying to have Christian Charter schools funded by taxpayers. Next, he chats with Chris about more trouble in Trumpworld... they play a clip of FBI Deputy Dir. Dan Bongino telling Fox News that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. And a clip of Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson who got booed from her constituents when she boasted about her support for Trump's big bad bill. Then finally, Beachside Bill talks about the race for Florida Senate District 19 which pits one of the architects of Florida's rollback of transgender protections - Republican Randy Fine - against a Democratic political newcomer running to become the state's first openly transgender state senator - Vance Ahrens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].