John & Gordy

In a whirlwind of icy protests and bureaucratic blunders, the episode covers Minnesota’s freezing clergy protest against ICE and a heated debate on healthcare and congressional inaction. Amidst frigid temperatures, 100 priests were arrested for challenging deportation flights, highlighting the humane crisis in Minneapolis. The hosts delve into Congress’s budget missteps and the potential of […]

Fri Jan 23, 2026

41:12

Amidst the icy chill, John and Gordy dive into a frigid day in Madison, Wisconsin, experimenting with freezing t-shirts as a testament to the biting cold. The episode quickly shifts gears to dissect the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, lambasting the exorbitant costs and tangled web of insurance companies dominating the industry. They discuss […]

Fri Jan 23, 2026

41:46

As the mercury plummets, John and Gordy navigate a whirlwind of cold weather survival tips and political drama. The duo discusses the bone-chilling cold gripping the region, advising listeners to bundle up and stock cars with emergency gear. The main event is the heated discussion surrounding Jack Smith’s testimony and Glenn Grothman’s bumbling questioning, exposing […]

Fri Jan 23, 2026

41:22

John and Gordy dive into a provocative Bulwark article comparing Trump’s policies to the fable of the Golden Goose, critiquing his approach to U.S. global economic dominance and the fallout with international allies. They highlight Trump’s Greenland ambitions and the surreal reactions from former allies seeking a new world order without U.S. leadership. The show […]

Guest: Rokker

Thu Jan 22, 2026

42:00

Brace yourself for a wild ride as John and Gordy spin through the chaos of a chilly Minneapolis. From viral street dancers in fox masks to outrageous gas bills, they segue into the alarming ICE tactics causing a stir in the Twin Cities. Ice agents on the loose, breaking into homes without warrants, deploying chemical […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Jan 22, 2026

42:18

John and Gordy kick off with a spat over tech habits, segueing into a storm of icy weather updates with a comedic twist. Dom the producer returns to the controls, and Amanda Latham from Wisconsin State Climatology Office predicts wind chills dipping to minus 40. Towards the end of the hour, Trump’s obliviousness at Davos […]

Guest: Amanda Latham

Thu Jan 22, 2026

41:59

At the bottom of the hour, Mike McCabe returns to the studio to talk about his latest Substack post, The New Company Store. In this article, he talks about the ways capitalism has morphed over the years, turning us from customers to consumers. Billionaires don’t want us to own anything. They want us to pay […]

Guest: Mike McCabe

Wed Jan 21, 2026

41:24

Now that we’re well into the new year, millions of Americans are suffering from tremendously increased ACA healthcare premiums. This comes in tandem with significant price increases on hundreds of common drugs. Food prices are skyrocketing, and the stock market plummeted again today when President Trump announced new tariffs. John and Gordy talk a bit […]

Tue Jan 20, 2026

42:41

For today’s edition of Idiocracy, John and Gordy break down the Trump administration’s meal affordability claims. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins asserts that Americans can eat healthy, homemade food for $3 per meal. Put simply, this is bogus. The meals she describes are not enough food for adults or growing children.  Peaceful protest is an inclusive […]

Guests: John Rasmus, Mary Ann Berger

Tue Jan 20, 2026

42:29

Despite the frigid weather, citizens around the state and nation are walking out in protest of the Trump administration’s heinous acts. John and Gordy talk about some of the nation-wide walkouts.  Today, John finally brings in his new AI glasses! They’re not fully set up, but at least we can finally confirm their existence. Once […]

Tue Jan 20, 2026

43:13