Today, John talks about the life celebration he went to for singer/songwriter Jill Sobule who died on May 1st during a house fire. He also discusses Ukraine's surprise drone attack on multiple airfields across Russia dubbed "Operation Spiderweb". And he also talks about Iowa Senator Joni Ernst apologizing for saying "We're all gonna die" when asked about Medicare during a town hall meeting. Next, he welcomes back columnist, public speaker, former attorney, and Sr. Fellow at the Western States Center - Wajahat Ali to talk about the epic fails of RFK Jr. and Joni Ernst. And finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome returns to chat about pop culture and current news.

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John broadcasts from L.A. and he talks about Trump confusing NISSAN with NIPPON as he was announcing a new deal to sell U.S. steel to the Japanese company Nippon. He also discusses the formal goodbye from Trump to Elon Musk as the White House silently released a perfectly timed insider leak to the NY Times about Elon's heavy drug use. Elon was presented with a large gold key by Trump, a thank you gift for his service overseeing the destruction of America’s most dependable and important agencies. Musk and Trump promised DOGE will continue as a part of the administration, urging congress to codify and finally make what they are doing legal. Next, he speaks with author Judy Karofsky about her new book "Dis-Elderly Conduct" which is a personal account of unmet needs in assisted living and hospice, and aims to spark discussions about new approaches for America’s aging population and family decision makers. Then finally, TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K returns to joke with John and listeners about Elon's drugs, the deaths of George Wendt and Loretta Swit, and all things Trump.

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This week on We’re Still Here, Simon and Julie talk with John about the Supreme Court turning its back on Apache sacred land, how Dr. Phil’s son is cashing in on tribal payday loans with 700% interest, and the GOP’s SAVE Act threatening Native voting rights.

Plus: King Charles opens with a land acknowledgment that might’ve just undermined the Crown.

It’s sovereignty, survival, and the sacred—don’t miss it!

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The monologue this time is about the flip flopping of Trump's policies. John discusses the Trump administration tariff policies which continues for now, after an appeals court put a hold on the ruling by the Court of International Trade which blocked his tariffs. And he talks about Elon Musk who, once again, announced he's leaving the Trump Administration and returning home to manage his hemorrhaging companies. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn to discuss Texas putting the 10 commandment in classrooms and Oklahoma trying to have Christian Charter schools funded by taxpayers. Next, he chats with Chris about more trouble in Trumpworld... they play a clip of FBI Deputy Dir. Dan Bongino telling Fox News that Epstein killed himself. And, meanwhile in Iowa, Rep. Ashley Hinson got a Bronx cheer from her constituents when she boasted about her support for Trump's big bad bill. Then finally, Beachside Bill talks about the race for Florida Senate District 19 which pits one of the architects of Florida's rollback of transgender protections - Republican Randy Fine - against a Democratic political newcomer running to become the state's first openly transgender state senator - Vance Ahrens.

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John discusses a federal trade court blocking Trump's sweeping global trade tariffs. And he talks about Trump erupting when asked about 'TACO trade' ― a new nickname mocking his tariff approach. The acronym stands for "Trump always chickens out" a jab at the president's propensity to impose or threaten steep tariffs and later back off. After that - he discusses the social media influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate who have now been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes. The Tates, who are dual U.S. and British citizens, were arrested in Romania in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges that they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were allegedly sexually exploited. The brothers have publicly supported Trump and the Trump administration had been pushing Romanian authorities to return the brothers' U.S. passports and allow them to leave the country. John then gossips with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's bitcoin grift, TACO trades, and his Big Beautiful Budget Bill. Next, It's the God Squad featuring Desimber Rose and Dillon Naber Cruz. They talk about the current persecution of Trans people. And then finally, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins the show to answer legal questions and joke about Trump.

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John discusses the news that happened over the holiday weekend. Trump's unhinged, ego laden Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery - Trump suddenly whining about Vladmir Putin following a mass Russian air attack on Kyiv - the Trump Administration directing federal agencies to withdraw ALL remaining funding for programs based at Harvard, totaling more than $100 Million AND the White House halting student visa interviews, demanding an expansion of social media reviews for each potential applicant. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider about a federal judge blocking Trump's retaliatory sanctions against law firm WilmerHale; the Supreme Court's troubling debate about ending nationwide injunctions amid arguments on birthright citizenship, and a court temporarily halting the Trump administration’s ban on foreign students at Harvard. Next, John interviews Michigan State Representative Joe Tate. His policy priorities focus on putting people first by making life more affordable, investing in a world-class education system, delivering on better public safety, addressing the housing crisis, and improving the criminal justice system. Joe Tate is running to be the next Democratic Senator from the State of Michigan, following Sen. Gary Peters announced he would not seek reelection. And finally, John welcomes back comedian Keith Price to chat with listeners about current trends and the latest Trump news.

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John interviews New York Times bestselling author Jacob Silverman about his new piece in The Nation "Rise of the Crypto Keepers" which chronicles how the cryptocurrency industry continues to evade regulation. Then, he interviews journalist Candice Bernd about her latest investigative piece in The Nation "Texas' Crypto-Mining Racket" where she claims public officials are propping up a Texas Bitcoin boom that’s threatening water and energy systems while afflicting locals with noise pollution. Then finally, John chats with democratic strategist Max Burns about his newest piece for The Hill called "Trump Can’t Wake Up from His Economic Nightmare".

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John interviews Historian Ken Davis about the history of Memorial Day. Then he talks with Lyndia Downie about her journey with The Pine Street Inn which creates innovative solutions for the homeless. And then finally he chats with retail expert Burt Flickinger about the way Trump's tariffs are ruining the economy.

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