Should Pope Francis resign for ignoring child abuse within the Catholic Church? We love Pope Francis, but now there are some who think he should resign. Zack Ford, the LGBTQ editor for Think Progress, on the distinction between homosexuality and pedophilia, and why the Pope has a lot to answer for. Zack Ford on celibacy, child abuse, and homophobia.
Congressman Drunkin’ Hunter
GOP San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter couldn’t control his spending, so he dipped into his campaign war chest according to the latest indictment. Down With Tyranny’s Howie Klein on Duncan Hunter’s drinking, womanizing and financial carelessness. Plus Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling.
Trump’s David Pecker Problem
Are the walls finally closing in on Donald Trump? Constitutional Law Professor Corey Brettschneider walks us through all the options on the table to remove a sitting president.
Corey Brettschneider is author of “The Oath And The Office: A Guide To The Constitution For Future Presidents” which you should order right now.
Andy Kindler Together Again
Frank Conniff and Bill Scheft. David’s plans to play Mystery Guest are thwarted by Andy never allowing the show to get started.
Comic Ian Bagg
Comic PHIL HANLEY, and Down With Tyranny’s HOWIE KLEIN.
Ian Bagg talks about his expertise with nitroglycerin and why 9/11 was not an inside job, and why he has no act.
Phil Hanley on joke writing, Vancouver and why he works so damn hard.
Howie Klein on last Tuesday’s primaries, and what’s in store for the GOP come November.
Ian Bagg is at the Philadelphia Punchline August 24-25.
Phil Hanley is at the Sacramento Punchline Labor Day Weekend.
Comedy Writer Mike Reiss From The Simpsons
Comedy Writer, and Author of “Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons,” Mike Reiss talks about his 30 year journey writing for The Simpsons. Also on today’s show host of The PETA Podcast Emil Guillermo, plus Comics Joe DeVito and Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling.
Like Tolstoy,
I write to be read on the toilet.Mike Reiss author of “Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons,”