The Gaslit Torch of Liberty

John talks about the Republican voting overhaul which is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name — as President Trump seeks to upend elections in a midterm year. Opponents say the legislation would disenfranchise millions of voters. ...  Show more

John remembers civil rights leader and formative voice in 20th century US politics, Rev. Jesse Jackson who died at age 84 after a decade-long battle with a debilitating neurological disorder. He also talks about FCC Chair Brendan Carr putting the brakes on Steven Colbert's interv ...  Show more

Maureen slays the roundtable at The View, zeroing in on Whoopi Goldberg and her history of being on the wrong side of several cultural arguments, plus her absurd claim that she can't afford to retire. Then Maureen takes another swing at Bill Maher for what seems to be an obse ...

During his 100 days as President, Donald Trump scored a volley of popular early wins on issues like trans in sport, sealing the US border and rolling back DEI. But it’s the tough stuff - namely tariffs and war - that will really define his presidency. And it’s going to take a lot ...  Show more

Since ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air for his insensitive comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the US has found itself in a vexed debate on free speech. TV stations said they’d refuse to air his show; forcing the network to make the choice - but, after receiving a ...  Show more

Stephen Colbert says “the gloves are off” for the remaining run of his Late Show after CBS cancelled it last week - but Donald Trump’s critics say it’s down to political pressure. Most likely, it’s down to the show’s 40 million dollar annual losses. Meanwhile, Ellen DeGeneres is ...  Show more