John delves into the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, the drastic budget cuts impacting federal agencies like NASA, and the alarming resurgence of measles in the United States. He explores the political landscape, highlighting the intersection of public health, immigration policies, and the ongoing challenges facing democracy. Plus, Bob Cesca, T ... Show More
Aug 8
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
In this episode of We're Still Here, John talks with Simon Moya-Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, and Julie Francella, a mental health professional specializing in Indigenous youth. Together, they explore pressing issues surrounding Indigenous identity, surveillance ... Show More
45m 20s
Aug 6
Toddler Todd Topples Trump's Top Toadies
This time, John discusses the implications of Todd Blanche's controversial nomination as Attorney General, likening it to hiring a fox to guard the henhouse. He critiques the political maneuvering of figures like Susan Collins, highlighting the absurdity of her performative oppos ... Show More
1h 28m
Feb 2025
Even More News: It's Constitutional Crisis Time, Baby!
Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are here to break down the showdown between the Trump administration's wildly illegal actions and the federal judges telling them to please stop it. Plus, they analyze Elon Musk's bizarre appearance in the Oval Office. And the measles guy just got con ... Show More
54m 55s
Feb 2021
February 21, 2021: How fact-checking is changing in a post-Trump world; why hysterical headlines hurt the Covid vaccine rollout; will countries link arms and make Facebook pay for news?
Plus... Power and water disasters in Texas are shining a light on local news; out-of-context headlines are clouding Covid-19 vaccine news; how Ted Cruz's trip to Cancun was exposed by Twitter sleuths; and more. Emily Ramshaw, Bill Carter, Carol Leonnig, Daniel Dale, Angie Drobnic ... Show More
41m 45s