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John McGinness 3-4pm weekdays on KFBK

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    • Apr 17, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 2,104 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 April 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 31:03


    Today, Amanda Blackwood steps in for the Sheriff to discuss how Californians can protect themselves from lawsuit abuse. She's also joined by Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together, who shares her insights on the issue.

    John McGinness Show April 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 25:58


    Today, John shares an article that claims California's public health system offers undocumented immigrants access to specialized gender‑affirming medical services through homeless shelters and shares his thoughts. He also sits down with the Yolo County Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Garrett Hamilton, to discuss California's Elderly Parole Program.

    John McGinness Show April 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 28:44


    Today, John explores the Wuhan Institute of Virology and concerns about how E. coli could be used in biological warfare in the future then ends the show with a positive news story.

    John McGinness Show April 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 28:37


    On today's episode, John covers a Wisconsin sheriff's defamation lawsuit, Eric Swalwell's resignation, and a look at the Electoral College.

    John McGinness Show April 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 27:27


    Today, John discusses AB 2624. The bill extends confidentiality and anti‑doxxing protections to immigration support services workers facing threats or harassment.

    John McGinness Show April 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 24:50


    In this episode, John examines AB 2727 and its impact on California's Elderly Parole Program, then sits down with political analyst Gordon Chang for his assessment of the war in Iran.

    John McGinness Show April 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 31:18


    In today's episode, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to discuss teleworking in Sacramento, exploring its benefits, challenges, and takes your calls to hear the public's opinion.

    John McGinness Show April 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 30:13


    Today, John discusses electric vehicles, the rebates and perks of going electric, and why legislation pushing all cars to be electric may not be fair.

    John McGinness Show April 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 26:30


    Today on the show, John examines U.S. negotiations with Iran, with President Trump's self‑imposed deadline now here, and offers his criticisms. Assemblymember Josh Hoover joins the second half of program to discuss Capitol Annex Project.

    John McGinness Show April 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 27:08


    In today's episode, John talks about the two military jets shotdown in Iran, rising gas prices across California, and voter fraud concerns.

    John McGinness Show April 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 28:14


    In today's episode, Amanda Blackwood steps in for the Sheriff and chats with friend of the show Cory Warshaw regarding California's transportation infrastructure.

    John McGinness Show March 31st

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 29:28


    In today's episode, John takes a look at the intensifying California gubernatorial race, explores the issue of transparency in state government, and weighs in on Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest.

    John McGinness Show March 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 30:35


    John skipped the No KIngs rallys this past weekend. He explains why. Plus, the Ca Gov race, California's insufferable legislature, and continuing deficiencies in the Golden State. The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show March 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 28:17


    Have you heard the Tiger Woods news? We have the latest. Plus, John shares his thoughts on TSA agents being paid, and then an interview about the upcoming Vietnam Veteran's memorial. The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show March 26th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 28:21


    There is a resistance to transparency in the California State Capitol. Host John McGinness shares a report of lawmakers ignoring public information requests through non-disclosure agreements.

    John McGinness Show March 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 25:43


    Today, John breaks down the latest developments in the California gubernatorial race, explores a proposed tax credit aimed at expanding scholarship donations, and opens the phone lines to hear listeners' perspectives.

    John McGinness Show January 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 28:04


    Today, John discusses abolishing ICE, why local law enforcement should aid immigration enforcement, and the legal jurisdiction of federal agents.

    John McGinness Show March 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 29:13


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff and chats with Debra and Steve Layton about oil. Debra Layton is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. Steve Layton is the President for E&B Natural Resources Management.

    John McGinness Show March 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 28:00


    Today, John talks about the canceled California gubernatorial debate, weighs in on tablets for inmates, and takes your calls to hear what you think.

    John McGinness Show March 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 26:00


    In today's episode, John discusses the incident where Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Governor of Arkansas and former White House Press Secretary, was asked to leave a restaurant. He also looks at the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

    John McGinness Show March 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 27:52


    Today, John breaks down California's AB 602, a bill that would protect students who seek medical help for drug or alcohol use by offering rehabilitation instead of disciplinary action. He also discusses concerns surrounding the California Board of Parole, along with controversy over allegations involving César Chávez.

    John McGinness Show March 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 29:22


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to break down the Sacramento City Unified School District's growing budget deficit and what a recent Sacramento Bee article that's putting new attention on the issue.

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    John McGinness Show March 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 27:49


    Today, John sits down with former Superior Court Judge Maryann Gillard to talk about ongoing concerns regarding the California Board of Parole.

    John McGinness Show March 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 28:30


    Today, John invites Assemblymember Josh Hoover to the program to discuss the California Board of Parole Hearings.

    John McGinness Show March 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 29:33


    Today, John touches on the issue of gasoline and then chats with Assemblymember David Tangipa about California's Elderly Parole Program.

    John McGinness Show March 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 28:24


    Today, John discusses California's proposed billionaire tax, California's Parole Board, and takes calls to chat with listeners about their thoughts.

    John McGinness Show March 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 29:08


    Today, John talks about California's Elderly Parole Program, potential drone strikes on the West Coast, and takes calls to hear from you.

    John McGinness Show March 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 27:04


    Today, John continues to discuss the California Parole Board and the Elderly Parole Program.

    The John McGinness Show March 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 26:34


    Mental Health and The Law

    John McGinness Show March 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 26:54


    Today, John analyzes a case of home invasion and rape. Roberto De­trinidad com­mit­ted the crime in Au­gust 2013, was ar­rested in Sep­tem­ber 2014 and con­victed of the as­sault in June 2016. He recently won his parole board hearing and is set to be released from San Quentin State Prison by May 5th.

    John McGinness Show March 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 27:32


    Today, John talks about the firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem.

    John McGinness Show March 4th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 27:41


    Today, John discusses new California homelessness data and talks with listeners to hear their thoughts.

    John McGinness Show March 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 27:38


    Today, John invites Judge Maryanne Gillard to the program to discuss California's Elderly Parole Program.

    John McGinness Show March 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 31:16


    Today, John speaks with Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire, who filed new charges against convicted child predator David Allen Funston just as he was set to be released.

    John McGinness Show February 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 29:09


    Today, John reviews the newly filed charges against child predator David Allen Funston and how California's Elderly Parole Program factored into his release.

    John McGinness Show February 26th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 30:16


    Today, John discusses the case of David Allen Funston, decisions made by the Parole Board in California, and takes your calls to talk about your thoughts on these topics.

    John McGinness Show February 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 28:53


    Today, John coninues to raise awareness for California's Elderly Parole Program and talks with callers about their personal feelings and stories regarding this legislation.

    John McGinness Show February 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 31:45


    Today, Amanda Blackwood fills in for the Sheriff to discuss the Olympics and the political commentary that has arose because of the event.

    John McGinness Show February 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 25:46


    Today, John continues to highlight the California Elderly Parole Program.

    John McGinness Show February 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 26:39


    Today, John discusses local law enforcement's legal authority regarding immigration cases amd urges listeners to be active participants in school board elections.

    John McGinness Show February 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 26:02


    Today, John discusses voter ID laws and welcomes Dan Dow to the program. Dan is the elected District Attorney of San Luis Obispo County and the President of the California District Attorneys Association. They talk about how mental health issues are contributing to violent crimes in the state.

    John McGinness Show February 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 29:21


    Today John devotes the show hour to helping you stay heart healthy. February is Heart Health Month, so we welcome Cardiologist, Dr Scott Baron. The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show February 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:51


    On today's show, John McGuinness discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's comments on the Taiwan situation and Senator Mark Kelly's video on military accountability and unlawful orders.

    John McGinness Show February 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 29:21


    Happy President's Day. On today's show, John talks about the history of President's Day and the impact of immgraction enforcement.

    John McGinness Show February 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 27:50


    Today, John talks about the January 6th riot and speaks with the District Attorney of Yolo County, Jeff Reisig, about California's Elderly Parole Program.

    John McGinness Show February 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 28:50


    Today, John invites California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton to the program to talk about being on the campaign trail, and the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Ian Book, calls in!

    John McGinness Show February 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 27:59


    Today, John discusses anti-ICE student walk-outs, Jon Coupal, President of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, joins the program to talk about saving Prop 13, and takes some calls to hear your thoughts.

    John McGinness Show February 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 27:51


    Today, John discusses gender affirming care, the percieved de-escalation of activity in Minnesota, and takes calls to chat with listeners about these topics.

    John McGinness Show February 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 29:01


    Today, John talks about new legislation eliminating property tax for those over the age of 60, the case of a Colombian woman and voter fraud, and takes some calls to chat with listeners about it all.

    John McGinness Show February 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 29:03


    Today, John talks about the importance of local elections, the current financial state of the Sacramento Unified School District, and takes your calls to hear your thoughts.

    John McGinness Show February 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 32:15


    Today, Mark Larson fills in for the Sheriff to chat with listeners about Governor Newsom.

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