This time John's monologue focuses on the looming government shutdown and the fealty of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Donald Trump who has ordered no aid for Ukraine, no funding bill, and no border deal passed in congress. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on the IVF ruling and Trump’s immunity challenge in the documents case. Next, John ta ... Show More
Aug 21
The Road Ahead: Lessons from the Primaries and the Future of the Democratic Party
In this episode of The John Fugelsang Podcast, guest host and Democratic strategist Max Burns bringing you insight from some of the most compelling voices in the field. Kicking off the show, Max welcomes Evan Roth Smith, co-founder of Slingshot Strategies, who discusses the remar ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 20
The Hidden Dangers of Surveillance Technology
In this episode of The John Fugelsang Podcast, Democratic Strategist Max Burns is guest hosting once again while John is on vacation. He discusses the confusing yet important intersection of technology, surveillance, and the Constitution.Max welcomes Congressman Don Beyer from Vi ... Show More
1h 30m
Oct 2023
MAGA Mike Johnson Is Shameless in More Ways Than One
This week on The New Abnormal, Semafor’s Washington Bureau Chief Benjy Sarlin tells us the who, what, and why that is the Republican Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. Then, MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner breaks down all the latest developments in the many legal troubl ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2025
Trump Dangles Shutdown Paychecks, FAA Stretches Thin & FBI Looks for Amelia Earhart | Anthony Ramos
Josh Johnson shares the latest updates on the government shutdown as the Trump administration searches for files on Amelia Earhart, the FAA faces staff shortages due to unpaid workers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lends an unhelpful hand, and the president issues an ominou ... Show More
34m 7s
Mar 2025
Trump's All Pain, No Gain Economy
Jon and Dan discuss the pros and cons of the Senate Democrats' shutdown strategy, Trump's declining poll numbers, and the absurdity of his economic policies. Meanwhile, Trump’s family reportedly looks to get into business with a crypto felon seeking a pardon. Then, Lovett travels ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2023
No Mugshot For Donald Trump
This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus discuss Donald Trump’s arraignment; the elections of Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor; and the possibility of No Labels playing spoiler in 2024 preside ... Show More
46m 45s
Sep 2022
Trump Charges, Racist Laws, Gay Rights vs Religion
<p>Bloomberg News Reporter Chris Strohm discusses why we’re not likely to see any charges against former President Donald Trump until after the mid-term elections. </p> <p>Bloomberg Law Legal Reporter Holly Barker joins to talk about when old, racists laws can be wiped off the bo ... Show More
32m 27s
Mar 2025
Even More News: Trump Defies Even More Federal Judges
<p>Hi. Rhiannon Hamam of the 5-4 podcast joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the crisis of Trump ignoring federal court orders, Chief Justice John Roberts' brief response, fentanyl potentially being named a weapon of mass destruction, and Elon Musk's thoughts on "magic m ... Show More
51m 57s