John discusses California Senator Alex Padilla being cuffed and forcibly removed from a press conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He also talks about the big Trump birthday parade with troops and tanks honoring the draft dodger. Then, he interviews author Rob Edwards about his new book "Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls" which ... Show More
Oct 17
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
In this episode, John speaks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for a powerful discussion on the hurdles Indigenous people face in the electoral process and beyond. Simon, a journalist and adjunct professor, shares insights from his studies while Julie, a mental health pro ... Show More
43m 8s
Oct 16
Zacharia, Zealotry, and the Zeitgeist of Trump's Cabinet
John discusses the recent controversies surrounding the firing of press secretary Katie Zacharia. He highlights the absurdity of her claims to be a lawyer despite never passing the bar, drawing parallels between her situation and the broader dysfunction within the Trump cabinet. ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 15
Freedom, Fascism, and the Farce of Foreign Policy
John discusses the troubling rhetoric surrounding Trump's recent comments on Vladimir Putin and the implications of his stance on freedom and democracy. He juxtaposes Trump's claims of being a deal maker with his failure to openly criticize authoritarian regimes, highlighting the ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2023
HBD LaurTrend Passell 3/21: Trump, Peanut Butter, I Survived…, Alex Jones, Winnie the Pooh
In this edition of HBD LaurTrend Passell, Jack and writer JM McNab discus Trump NOT getting arrested (yet), AI Trump getting arrested (in AI created photos), the eternal debate: is peanut butter a liquid?, the "I Survived…" book series, Alex Jones trying to hoard his money, and ' ... Show More
22m 35s
Mar 2023
John Leguizamo Breaks Down Trump’s Rally in Waco, Texas | Ana Navarro
John Leguizamo breaks down the latest news including Trump's rally in Waco, Texas, French citizens dining next to protest fires, and George Santos's deal over fraudulent checks. Then, Ronny Chieng joins John to discuss the Florida school principal fired over a lesson plan includi ... Show More
30m 16s
May 2024
Justice Samuel Alito Caught Flying Insurrectionist Flags | John Legend
Michael Kosta dives into Justice Sam Alito's collection of radical right-wing flags hung outside his house, Nikki Haley’s backhanded endorsement for Trump, and daily weed use surpassing alcohol consumption. Plus, Troy Iwata unpacks the meaning of Alito’s controversial flags. If y ... Show More
29m 47s
May 2017
“Product, Not the Producer”
<p>DeRay, Brittany Packnett and Sam Sinyangwe are together again to talk about the most important news of the past week. Then, Grammy-award winning artist and activist John Legend joins DeRay to talk about parenting, women’s reproductive rights, mass incarceration and using his c ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2025
Trump Threatens Iran, Klepper Goes to Birthday Parade | Bill Clinton & James Patterson
Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s Irish exit from Canada’s G7 Summit to explore a “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, and how Trump’s threats against Iran’s ayatollah started an intra-MAGA beef with Tucker Carlson. Plus, Michael Kosta finds a delicious way to capit ... Show More
52m 36s