Best John Fugelsang Podcasts (2025)

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Flashback Comedy Special - The Kids in the Hall 1:20:50

15h ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this Flashback episode - John jokes with comedians Eric Bransteen, Ellen Karis, and Adam Sank. Then, he interviews The Kids in the Hall: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. They talk about their beginnings in 1989 and their newer shows which are available on Amazon Prime. They also promote their docume…

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WCPT 820 Interview: John Fugelsang 24:10

22h ago24:10

24:10

Joan is joined by comedian John Fugelsang promoting NOT The White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, …

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Women At Risk (feat. John Fugelsang) 57:01

2d ago57:01

57:01

Friday, April 25th, 2025 Today, Pete Hegseth downloaded Signal on his Pentagon desktop to circumvent classified spaces; President Volodimyr Zalensky rejects Trump’s tired Ukraine peace deal; the Trump administration moved a Venezuelan man to Texas despite a federal judge's order; the Pentagon resumes medical care for transgender troops; Trump tells…

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Refried Beans | Incompetent And Untrustworthy | Apr 22, 2024 53:57

2h ago53:57

53:57

Monday, April 22nd, 2024 Opening statements in the first criminal trial of a former president; a Turning Point Action resigns after accusations of election fraud; Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers; Bennie Thompson introduces a bill that would strip Secret Service protection from felons; Kari Lake wants Arizona sherif…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Tim Murphy of Mother Jones 17:57

5h ago17:57

17:57

Joan Esposito is joined by Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones, who discussed Maxwell Frost, the 28-year-old second-term congressman from Florida. Frost, known for his activism in gun control and racial justice, aims to bring protest politics into Congress. Murphy spent a full day with Frost, observing his busy schedule and his effor…

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Refried Beans | Bordered on the Risible (feat. Adam Klasfeld) | originally 4/27/2022 39:17

1d ago39:17

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Apr 27, 2022 In the Hot Notes: another Proud Boy has flipped for the DoJ; Trump admits something relevant to the Manhattan DA’s criminal probe whose grand jury is about to expire; the DeSantis v Disney battle isn’t going the way Ron wants; a MAGA candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is homeless after his wife files a protective order; a j…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rick Smith 23:17

22h ago23:17

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Joan is joined by Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show” on WCPT. Starting Monday, April 28th the show can be heard at 7:00 p.m. Central. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on S…

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The Gospel According to Gaslighting 1:28:50

1d ago1:28:50

1:28:50

John discusses the fake Christians in the Trump Administration that kiss the feet of their messiah. And he talks about the DOGE-bags that are dismantling Social Security. Then, he welcomes back Democratic strategist and National Security analyst Max Burns to chat about his new piece in The Hill called "How Does Butchering the State Department Make …

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Crimea River 1:50:57

7h ago1:50:57

1:50:57

John talks about Trump continuing to trash Ukraine, calling President Zelenskyy foolish for not giving up Crimea, and suggesting the US will abandon peace talks. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat about the latest news, Trump, and what's trending in pop culture. Next, It's The God Squad featuring Dillon Cruz and Desimber Rose and they have a round hou…

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Doxxer In Chief (feat. Ofirah Yheskel) 48:12

3d ago48:12

48:12

Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Today, Judge Xinis obliterates Trump’s Justice Department stonewalling in the Abrego Garcia case; the producer of 60 Minutes quits citing a lack of independence; Trump is weighing slashing his own tariffs against China because of course he is; the Court of International Trade denied a petition for a temporary restraining …

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The Stench of Muskrat in the Weeds 1:45:47

4d ago1:45:47

1:45:47

John this time talks about Trump's recent lying about how well the economy is doing when in actuality he is crashing it just like Herbert Hoover and he discusses first lady millionaire at birth apartheid nepo-baby McBratt-face Elon Musk. Telsa earnings dropped 71% and the company announced a dismal financial forecast. As a result, Elon is reportedl…

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Pope-Pourri (feat. Andi McNew) 56:56

4d ago56:56

56:56

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 Today, turns out the intel that Pete Hegseth shared on at least two unsecure Signal chats came from a classified system; three prosecutors on the Eric Adams case have resigned after being pressured by Emil Bove to lie about it; new images could change cancer research but ICE has detained the Harvard scientist who analyze…

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Why Pontificate a Pontiff's Pontificate? 1:31:51

5d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

John honors the amazing life of Pope Francis and lambasts the GOP's criticism of him. Next, he speaks with Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani about some crazy politics in her state including Ron DeSantis' wife Casey running for governor and the false narratives being spread about immigration policies. Then, The Queen returns - Ms. Rhonda Hansome is back to…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Frerichs 16:30

4d ago16:30

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Joan is joined by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, who discussed the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Illinois farmers, calling attention to the financial strain and uncertainty they face. "There's a lot of fear out there," Frerichs told WCPT. "Some of them have faith that Trump will bail them out, like he did in his first te…

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My Other SCIF Is A Signal Chat (feat. Adam Klasfeld) 1:02:31

5d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 Today, Pete Hegseth participated in another Signal chat from his private phone and sent war plans to his wife and brother; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a transgender teen can’t change their name until they turn 21; someone allegedly stole Kristi Noem’s purse which contained $3,000 cash; a jury found Nadine Mene…

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If There was No Death Penalty - Jesus Would Still Be Alive 1:27:28

6d ago1:27:28

1:27:28

John gives an update on Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in El Salvador then he discusses Dr. Mehmet Oz being sworn-in as Trump's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator at the White House. Plus, he talks about the death penalty in the U.S. on Good Friday. Then, he speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is …

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People Who Eat Food 45:09

6d ago45:09

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Monday, April 21st, 2025 Today, the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from flying another group of Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador; Senator Van Hollen secured a meeting with Abrego Garcia during his trip to El Salvador; In the fallout from the disastrous continuing resolution voted on to advance by ten Senate Democr…

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Refried Beans | Sleepy Don Snoreleone (feat. Rep. Dan Goldman) | 4/16/2024 56:39

7d ago56:39

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Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Jury selection is underway in the first criminal trial of a former president and current candidate in history; expelled Congressman George Santos talks about his fundraising efforts for his bid to run again; Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the bench for arguments this week; Trump Media shares plunge again on the ann…

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Easter Weekend Special: Mangesh Hattikudur - Professor Marlene Daut - Mike Drucker 1:06:03

8d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

In this special holiday podcast - John interviews: host of The Part-Time Genius Podcast and co-founder of Mental Floss; Mangesh Hattikudur about his show and company; Professor Marlene Daut who talks about her book "THE FIRST & LAST KING of HAITI: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe"; and Emmy nominated comedy writer Mike Drucker who chats about …

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WCPT 820 Interview: David Corn 25:29

7d ago25:29

25:29

Joan is joined by David Corn, Mother Jones’ Washington bureau chief, MSNBC analyst, and author. They discussed Corn's "Our Land" newsletter posts on authoritarianism and history. He highlighted historical examples like Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and Trump's executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History." Corn noted the fe…

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Refried Beans | Put Men In Rice (feat. Garrett Graff) | Apr 21, 2023 58:24

8d ago58:24

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Friday, April 21st, 2023 In the Hot Notes; Boris Epshteyn talks to investigators in the Special Counsel’s office, Mike Lindell loses a $5M arbitration; the judge in the E. Jean Carroll case responds to Tacopina’s request for jury instructions about Donald's potential absence; a top Republican lawyer is caught on audio decrying the youth vote; a GOP…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering 24:06

8d ago24:06

24:06

Joan is joined by Nancy Rotering, mayor of Highland Park and founder of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. She discussed the clinic's 10th anniversary and its work on immigration, housing, and domestic violence cases. The clinic has grown from a few attorneys and volunteers to 40 full-time employees, 24 licensed attorneys and social workers, and …

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse is Not What They are Cutting - It's DOGE's Job Description 1:48:00

9d ago1:48:00

1:48:00

John's monologue today focuses on the guy defying RFK and PROVING autistic people CAN get things done - ELON the CON as his DOGE Bro/Brats unsystematically dismantle our government agencies and economy. According to the Wall Street Journal - despite DOGE's efforts - federal spending in the U.S. is now 7.4% HIGHER than last year. Then, John intervie…

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Marjorie Taser Greene (feat. John Fugelsang) 59:51

9d ago59:51

59:51

Friday, April 18th, 2025 Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects Trump’s bid to vacate Judge Xinis’ order to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia; Marco Rubio kills the State Department’s anti propaganda shop; Palantir’s plans to help ICE deport people have been leaked; Musk and DOGE are now setting their sights on the GSA; a judge rul…

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The Trump Concentration Camp Gulag 2:04:14

9d ago2:04:14

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John gives an update of the continued fight to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the gulag in El Salvador and the latest stupidity from RFK Jr. who spoke of autistic children as humans unable to function and contribute to society, vowing to find the environmental causes behind a pandemic of autism he believes is being downplayed by corporate interests…

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No Take Backsies 35:20

10d ago35:20

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Thursday, April 17th, 2025 Today, Judge Boasberg issued an opinion that probable cause exists to find the government in criminal contempt when they refused to turn the planes around march 15th; Bukele refused to let Senator Van Hollen into CECOT - the torture prison in El Salvador - to meet with kidnapped maryland father Abrego Garcia; a new habeas…

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How Divisive, Right Wing Fundamentalists Attack True Christianity 1:21:24

11d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Today, John discusses how the Trump Administration has ordered state department employees to report on any instances of co-workers displaying "anti-Christian bias" because they claim they are being persecuted and how right wing fundamentalist are saying Christianity is under attack to fund raise while not following the Jesus parts of the bible. The…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Chipkin and Marc Ayers 22:27

10d ago22:27

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Joan is joined by Jessica Chipkin, president and founder of Crate Free USA, and Marc Ayers, Illinois director for Humane World for Animals (formerly The Humane Society of the United States). They discuss the April 17th event "The Business Case for a More Humane Food Supply Chain," which aims to engage college students in advocating for animal welfa…

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Maine Governor Energy 56:18

11d ago56:18

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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 Today, Judge Xinis orders expedited discovery in the contempt proceedings for the Abrego Garcia case; a whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data; a top Kegseth advisor was escorted out of the Pentagon after an investigation into agency leaks; a University of Columbia student was arr…

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Trump's Rendition of How to Rendition 1:32:43

12d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

This time, John gives an update of the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Nnedi Okorafor and Carey Cranston 23:30

11d ago23:30

23:30

Joan is joined by author Nnedi Okorafor and Carey Cranston, president of the American Writers Museum. They talk about the April 22nd kickoff event for the AWM’s new exhibit and program initiative, "American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture," which examines the relationship between American writers and religion. This program is being held in…

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Star 67 37:32

12d ago37:32

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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 Today, Trump told Bukele he needs him to build more prisons in El Salvador to house US Citizens as both men refuse to bring Abrego Garcia home; days before her arrest - the State Department concluded there was no evidence linking the Tufts grad student to antisemitic remarks or terrorism; Palantir is helping DOGE with its …

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WCPT 820 Interview: Law Professor Michael Kelly 44:51

12d ago44:51

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Joan is joined by Michael Kelly, professor of law at Creighton University in Omaha. Kelly discussed the unpredictable nature of Donald Trump's foreign policy, particularly his handling of the Ukraine war and interactions with Vladimir Putin. He noted Trump's ego-driven decisions, such as imposing tariffs, which have led to international tensions an…

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The Price of Trusting a Scammer Con-Artist Grifter 1:14:45

12d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This time John's monologue focuses on the crashing economy after Trump's rollercoaster Tariff ride. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece in Rolling Stone "Democrats are (Slowly) Learning How to Fight Trump". And then finally - TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with John and listeners about pop culture …

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Stand For Immigrant Rights (feat. Michael Lukens) 57:00

13d ago57:00

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Monday, April 14th, 2025 Today, the Trump administration once again defies court orders - this time in the Abrego Garcia case; a disgraced former cop is found to have been the person that led to the deportation of the stylist to CECOT; the Federal Trade Commission's blockbuster antitrust case against Meta kicks off today in the District of Columbia…

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Refried Beans | Fox Sanctions (feat. Michelle Eisen) | Apr 12, 2023 55:46

14d ago55:46

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Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 In the Hot Notes; a judge has imposed sanctions on Fox News for withholding evidence; an appellate court rules Pete Navarro STILL has to turn over the documents he’s been withholding; Rep. Justin Pearson has been reinstated in Tennessee; Donald Trump has sued Michael Cohen for half a billion dollars; Donald is trying to …

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