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John McGinness 3-4pm weekdays on KFBK

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    • Nov 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 1,995 EPISODES

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    The John McGinness podcast is an insightful and informative show that provides listeners with a balanced perspective on various issues. I have been a loyal listener for several years, and I am always impressed by the truthfulness and depth of analysis presented by John. His May 11, 2021 program, in particular, struck a chord with me as he accurately described a potential solution to a pressing problem. However, the challenge lies in getting individuals like Mayor Steinberg and Governor Newsom to see the light and address the critical issues facing our state.

    One of the best aspects of The John McGinness podcast is John's ability to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex topics. He takes the time to analyze both sides of an issue, presenting the pros and cons in an unbiased manner. This approach allows listeners to gain insights into different perspectives and make informed decisions. Furthermore, his discussions cover a wide range of subjects including President Trump, law enforcement, immigration, and civil rights. This variety ensures that there is something for everyone and keeps the show engaging.

    Despite its many strengths, The John McGinness podcast does have some drawbacks. One area where it falls short is its limited duration. As a dedicated listener, I find myself craving more content as each episode comes to an end. John's captivating storytelling and articulate arguments leave me wanting more, making it disappointing when the episode concludes after only a short time. It would be wonderful if there were longer episodes or even additional segments to delve deeper into the topics discussed.

    In conclusion, The John McGinness podcast stands out as an exceptional show that consistently delivers truthful insights into current affairs. John's ability to present both sides of an issue allows listeners to form their own opinions based on well-rounded information. While there may be room for improvement in terms of episode length, this does not detract from the high quality of content provided. Overall, The John McGinness podcast has become an integral part of my routine, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an intelligent and nuanced perspective on significant issues.



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    Latest episodes from John McGinness

    John McGinness Show November 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 28:38


    Today, John discusses the potential Prop 50 outcome, the lack of direction in the Democratic party, and takes your calls to chat about it.

    John McGinness Show October 31st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 26:08


    Today, John discusses Glamour's Women of the Year list, EBT benefits, and the Afforable Care Act.

    John McGinness Show October 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 30:07


    Today, John discusses fiscal responsibility in regard to the spending within the California state government and takes your calls to talk about it.

    John McGinness Show October 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 25:33


    Today, John discusses a new affordable housing complex that may come to Midtown Sacramento and chats about Prop 13 with guest Jon Coupal, president of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

    John McGinness Show October 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 26:24


    Today, John discusses the California Capitol Annex rennovations, shares a story about a baby trapped beneath an overturned car, and takes some calls to chat with you about these matters.

    John McGinness Show October 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 28:27


    Today, John invites Dr. Yona Barash, a breast surgical oncology specialist, to the program talk about breast cancer.

    John McGinness Show October 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 27:52


    Today, John talks about National Guard presence in San Francisco, a study out of Sacramento State about universal basic income, and takes a look at gubernatorial polling data.

    John McGinness Show October 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 28:49


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and chats with Matthew Hargrove, the President and CEO of the California Business Property Association. They discuss what happened in the 2025 legislative session and SEQUA.

    John McGinness Show October 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 22:38


    Today, John invites Daniel Kolkey to the program, former Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal, to discuss Prop 50 and the issues he has with the proposition.

    John McGinness Show October 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 28:43


    Today, John talks about noncitizens being registered to vote in Texas and talks with Assemblyman David Tangipa about Prop 50.

    John McGinness Show October 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 28:52


    Today, John discusses the efforts Houston's Mayor in regard to the Trump administration, a study from the University of Buckingham, and takes your calls to talk about these topics.

    John McGinness Show October 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 27:30


    Today, John provides his opinion on the branding of the "No Kings" protests happening across the nation this weekend and takes your calls to talks about immigration.

    John McGinness Show October 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 27:52


    Today, John talks about the finding of stolen, unvoted ballots in the Sacramento area and chats with Congressman Kevin Kiley about the government shutdown.

    John McGinness Show October 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 26:59


    Today, John discusses LA county's declaration of a state of emergency and talks about immigration with listeners.

    John McGinness Show October 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 28:07


    Today, John talks about the charges against Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, in the court case regarding mortgage fraud, Governor Newsom's approval of a reparations agency in California, and takes you calls to discuss these issues.

    John McGinness Show October 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 25:41


    Today, John discusses the extent to which Governor Newsom respects democracy and reflects on his signature drive that happened on Friday.

    John McGinness Show October 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 27:31


    Today, the Sheriff and Bill White talk voter ID, Prop 50 ballot drop off, and takes calls to chat with you about these matters.

    John McGinness Show October 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 29:36


    Today, John continues his push for No on Prop 50, talks ballots with people who have concerns, and takes calls to talk with you about these matters.

    John McGinness Show October 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 26:10


    Today, John talks about ballots and voting in the upcoming special election for Proposition 50.

    John McGinness Show October 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 27:19


    Today, the Sheriff talks about the efforts of strangers to save a woman from underneath a helicopter, his concerns regarding California's special election ballots, and takes your calls.

    John McGinness Show October 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 28:10


    Today, John talks about his efforts with No on Prop 50 and Assemblyman David Tangipa joins John to discuss California's Insurance Commisioner, Ricardo Lara, and his use of tax payer funds for personal travels.

    John McGinness Show October 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 29:58


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to talk with Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil to discuss her switch in party affiliation and the future of moderates in California.

    John McGinness Show October 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 26:06


    Today, John talks about a Des Moines, Iowa superintendent that was detained by immigration officials and takes your calls to hear the public's thoughts.

    John McGinness Show October 1st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 27:06


    Today, John discusses creating and sustaining business in California, EV mandates, and takes your calls to hear what listeners have to say.

    John McGinness Show September 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 28:54


    On today's show, John McGinness talks about the crime and violence in America. Callers come on and share their thoughts on this topic.

    John McGinness Show September 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 28:02


    Today, John discusses compassionate release.

    John McGinness Show September 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 27:01


    Today, John talks about inflamatory statements made by public officials and takes your calls to guage the public's opinion.

    John McGinness Show September 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 29:23


    Today, John talks about the Sacramento County Sheriff's Officed looking to aquire old military equipment and Assemblyman David Tangipa joins the program to discuss Prop 50. (It's also the Sheriff's birthday!)

    John McGinness Show September 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 26:09


    Today, John discusses the new California law banning law enforcement from wearing masks, Governor Newsom, and takes your calls to hear the publics thoughts on these matters.

    John McGinness Show September 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 29:54


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and invites Senator Angelique Ashby to the program to discuss becoming a Senator and California legislation.

    John McGinness Show September 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 27:26


    Today, John talks about transgender students participating in school sports, California's high speed rail project, and takes some calls to talk about these topics.

    John McGinness Show September 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 27:15


    Today, the Sheriff highlights Consitution Day and discusses the importance of teaching it to the youth.

    John McGinness Show September 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 26:01


    Today, John goes over the charges given to Charlie Kirk's killer and Jessica Milan Patterson, former Chairwoman of the California Republican Party, joins the program to discuss Prop 50.

    John McGinness Show September 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 29:16


    Today, John talks about the background of the alleged Charlie Kirk shooter and takes your calls to discuss how young people are connecting and existing online.

    John McGinness Show September 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 28:43


    Today, John talks about the murder of Charlie Kirk and invites Assemblyman David Tangipa to the program to discuss the murder and Prop 50.

    John McGinness Show September 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 26:21


    Today, John McGinness discusses the somber anniversary of 9/11, talks with Lanhee Chen about Prop 50, and continues coverage on the death of Charlie Kirk.

    John McGinness Show September 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 50:54


    Today, John and Sam Shane share the hour to discuss the death of Charlie Kirk.

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    John McGinness Show September 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 26:38


    Today, John discusses ICE agents and identification, red tape surrounding city planning in California, and the address Governor Newsom gave today on Youtube.

    John McGinness Show September 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 28:21


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to discuss the California Legislature's "crunch time." She takes call to hear your thoughts on whether or not you agree with what could be moving forward.

    John McGinness Show September 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 30:06


    Today, John invites Assemblymember David Tongipa of California's 8th District. They discuss California redistricting, Prop 50, and his future hopes for California.

    John McGinness Show September 4th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 28:56


    Today, John discusses a federal lawsuit filed be Steve Hilton regarding Governor Newsom's redistricting efforts in California, assembly bills regarding AI and digitally altered content during elections, and a new ban the DOJ is looking to enact involving Transgender Americans and their right to bear arms.

    John McGinness Show September 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 29:11


    Today, John discusses potential causes for criminal activity and creating safer neighborhoods, a new video game that's hit the market, and a course at a NYC college that involves stealing.

    John McGinness Show September 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 23:53


    Today, John discusses the jurisdiction of the National Guard when deployed to a city by the President and the new ruling from a fedral judge stating that the National Guard's presence in LA was illegal.

    John McGinness Show August 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 29:03


    On today's show, John McGinness discusses recent news about the possible congressional redistricting in Califrornia, Gavin Newsom's recent interviews, and President Trump's possible 3rd term.

    John McGinness Show August 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 31:48


    Law enforcement efforts by President Trump and Gov Newsom. John takes your calls. John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show August 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 29:13


    Today on the John McGiness show, we discussed the recent shooting in Minneapolis, the debate over redefining terms in California, and Governer Gavin Newsom's role in politics.

    John McGinness Show August 26th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 27:14


    Today, John discusses a Poltico article detailing words the democratic party should refrain from using.

    John McGinness Show August 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 28:07


    Today, John discusses the federal military enforcing state and local law, CA redistricting efforts, and takes your calls to gauge the public's opnions on these matters.

    John McGinness Show August 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 29:55


    Today, John invites congressman Kiley to the program to discuss the change of his district line in the new redistricting maps.

    John McGinness Show August 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 31:41


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for John to talk with business leader, entrepreneur, and media commentator, Scott Syphax, about the lack of substantial leadership in California.

    John McGinness Show August 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 28:44


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and discusses the book by former Senator James Mills, A Disorderly House. She takes calls and chats with you about California redistricting.

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