The John Fugelsang Podcast

This time - Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella talk about Thomas King - an award-winning Canadian-American author whose career was tied to his apparent indigenous ancestry. He has recently learned that he has no...

John talks about the epic failures by Trump lackies to accomplish many of his tasks including a federal judge ordering Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from federal detention and Trump's redistricting plan for Indiana...

John discusses Trump's weird speech in Pennsylvania which was supposed to be on combating inflation but instead he boohooed about immigrants. He also talks about the Navy seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela...

This time, John talks about the Senate GOP prepping a vote on a healthcare bill that 100% does NOT extend ACA subsidies, literally the ONLY thing democrats and citizens want from a healthcare bill. Also, he discusses...

John discusses the White House announcing a $12 Billion bailout to farmers who were decimated by the Trump Tariff Plan. Also, Paramount has proposed Warner Bros/Discovery shareholders with a plan for hostile takeover...

John's monologue this time is about the competition groups for the FIFA world cup having a ceremony that involved bestowing a brand-new Peace Prize to Donald Trump. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is...

Democratic Strategist Max Burns interviews author and political commentator - Jared Sexton Yates. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at.

Democratic strategist Max Burns guest hosts. He talks about current news: the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Texas to move ahead with a highly gerrymandered district map for the upcoming midterm elections. The DOJ...

John discusses Democrats bringing articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Kegsbreath for multiple nefarious reasons. Also he talks about Trump announcing he pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his...

Joe Sudbay guest hosts for John. He talks about how amazingly close the Dems got in deep red Tennessee's special election. He also discusses Trump who was visibly drowsy during today’s cabinet meeting where the focus...

John discusses Trump's twisted version of the Afghan man who allegedly gunned down two National Guard members in Washington, DC, last week - Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, while they were on...

Here's a diverse, collage of callers talking with John about current news and pop culture. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at.

Here's part 3 of John's Thanksgiving specials. He chats with theologian Dillon Naber Cruz and former pastor Desimber Rose (AKA The God Squad) about the right wing demolition of Christianity and the un-Christian like...

In part 2 of our Thanksgiving line up, John speaks with legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson about the legal aspects of Donald Trump's latest hair brained decisions and other current legal news. He also interviews Professor...

On this Thanksgiving special, Julie and Simon sit down with John for a conversation that moves beyond the holiday myth and into the truth of what this week really means for Indigenous people. Together, they talk about...

John talks about the many ways Trump is raking in big cash despite the Emoluments Clauses which are two provisions in the Constitution designed to prevent corruption by federal officials from foreign and domestic...

John talks about a federal judge dismissing cases against James Comey and Letitia James without prejudice. A troubling legal blow to all-star prosecutor Lindsey Halligan. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey...

John discusses Trump praising N.Y. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following their Oval Office meeting, telling reporters he and the mayor-elect agree on more than they expected. Also, ahead of the Trump/Mamdani meeting the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

John talks about Donald Trump facing major backlash from his his minions - unleashing his anger at Indiana Senate Republicans for not backing his GOP redistricting effort. Also promising FBI and DOJ investigations into...

Simon and Julie joined John to talk about Native American Heritage Month — a month that exists because Indigenous leaders spent more than a century fighting for recognition. From Dr. Arthur C. Parker (Seneca) in the...