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John McGinness 3-4pm weekdays on KFBK

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    • Jun 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 1,907 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 June 26th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 26:58


    Today, John discusses continuing increase in gas prices and the harm it is causing everyday people. He takes some calls to chat about the ways gas prices and the closing of refineries will effect the public.

    John McGinness Show June 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 26:51


    Today, John talks about Mayor McCarty's policy that would prohibit homeless people from sleeping outside City Hall overnight, takes some calls, and touches on the CIF's decision on letting Trans students continue to be apart of sports teams.

    John McGinness Show June 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 19:51


    Today, John discusses the future of Hollywood, California gasoline taxes, and Trump's language this morning.

    John McGinness Show June 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 28:25


    We look at the fallout and reaction to the US airstrikes against Iranian nuke sites. A cease fire has been agreed to by Israel and Iran, and call us if you think we should "hands off Iran". The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show June 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 28:26


    Today John tells us the latest between Iran and Israel's Middle Ease war, and the role of the media. It's similar to Truman's dilemma. The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show June 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 26:32


    Today, John discusses an ICE arrest story and invites District Attorney of Placer County, Morgan Gire, to the studio to talk about his Emmy win.

    John McGinness Show June 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 31:14


    Today, John tackles calls about immigration and the issues with the immigration system. Later in the program, John welcomes California Assemblyman Carl DeMaio to the studio.

    John McGinness Show June 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 26:53


    Today, John discusses the ongoing developments in the court hearing regarding the National Guard in LA, legislation around the CA State budget, and talks about Arnold Schwarzenegger's comments regarding immigrants.

    John McGinness Show June 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 28:44


    Today, John talks about the "No Kings" protest and his opinion on them. He takes your calls to see what you think about it.

    John McGinness Show June 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 27:05


    Today, John is taking calls and talking about the No Kings protests planned for this weekend in conjunction with the military parade and Trump's birthday.

    John McGinness Show June 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 29:39


    Today, John gives his opinion on the detainment of Senator Alex Padilla and why ICE is targetting work places. He takes your calls to hear your thoughts on these matters.

    John McGinness Show June 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 29:38


    Today, John continues to highlight the protests happing across the nation, touches on Newsom's address from yesterday, and takes calls to hear your thoughts.

    John McGinness Show June 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 31:07


    Today, John discusses the continuing protests in LA, the LAPD staffing shortages, and Dustin Smith, president of the Police Officer's Association, joins the program to give you insight into what that might mean for Sacramento PD.

    John McGinness Show June 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 27:46


    Today, John discusses the difference between a crime and a rule, gives his perspective on the ongoing protests happening in LA, and shares why the National Guard was deployed.

    John McGiness Show June 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 29:44


    The US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive SSN data. Then Elon vs Trump. order. Will this feud affect the progress of Trump's administration? And Newsom's return to work for CA Workers The John McGinness Show.

    John McGinness Show June 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 28:25


    During the John McGinness Show, he dives into the clash between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, explores concerns over reverse discrimination, and critiques California's high-speed rail project.

    John McGinness Show June 4th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 29:06


    John McGinness talks about Proposition 47, the banning of ski mask, and the economy's money spending issue. Also, Dom Belza joins the converstion as he is running for the Califronia assmeply seat thats currenlty being occupied by James Gallagher.

    John McGinness Show June 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 29:34


    Today, John talks about cannabis usage and some advisories to be aware of, Elon Musk's critisism of the GOP budget bill, and the tone deafness of the Democratic party in California.

    John McGinness Show June 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 29:02


    Today, John discusses ongoing protests within the nation, Presidential pardons that were not deserved, and takes some calls to hear what you think about it all.

    John McGinness Show May 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 31:36


    Today, John discusses the increasing cost of having a car in California, why your vote for Governor effects that issue, and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco calls in to chat about cash bail.

    John McGinness Show May 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 30:53


    Today, John continues highlighting the new CIF Track and Field decision to include trans athletes, shares some audio from people speaking out against the decision, and takes some calls.

    John MCGinness Show May 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 29:41


    Today, John discusses the new CIF ruling regarding trans athletes and changes in the future of international relations in the US.

    John McGinness Show May 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 31:45


    Today, John dedicates the show to newscaster Stan Atkinson and takes calls to hear some of your favorite memories of him.

    John McGinness Show May 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 30:40


    Today, John has Bob Simms call in to discuss boating on Folsom Lake this summer, he touches on Newsom's EV mandate not being voted on by the people, and reminds us what Memorial Day is about.

    John McGinness Show May 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 32:37


    Today, John talked about voter ID, parking, and takes some calls to hear your thoughts on the matter.

    John McGinness Show May 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 31:37


    Today, John talks about transender athletes, the story of a man who posed as a High School student in Ohio, and takes you calls to chat about it.

    John McGinness Show May 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:28


    Today, John welcomes to the studio Greg Totten, Chief Executive Officer at California District Attorneys Association. They discuss Prop 36 and the prioritization of a treatment forward approach.

    John McGinness Show May 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 32:50


    Today, John talks about Biden's cancer diagnosis, everyone's favorite California high-speed rail project, and takes your calls to guage public opinion.

    John McGinness Show May 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 34:16


    Today, John talks about a thwarted school shooting, Starbucks workers on strike, and interviews PG&E CEO, Patty Poppy.

    John McGinness Show May 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 31:33


    Today, John discusses Newsom and the future of policies in California and invites gubernatorial canidate, Steve Hilton, to hear his thoughts on the matter.

    John McGinness Show May 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 32:04


    Today, John discusses Newsom's "crack down" on the homeless encampments in California and takes calls to talk about the issue with you.

    John McGinness Show May 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 33:07


    Today, John talks about Newsom's new attempts to combat homelessness in California and touches on the future of gasoline in the state.

    John McGinness Show May 12th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 30:57


    Today, John discusses some of the newly signed executive orders, touches on the gift Trump may be recieving from Qatar, and takes calls to hear your thoughts.

    John McGinness Show May 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 32:19


    Today, Bill Portanova fills in for John and he brings Sacramento Sheriff Lt. Jeff Massagli into the studio to discuss homelessness and drug use in California.

    John McGinness Show May 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 31:33


    Today, John talks about IDs, takes your calls, and invites Chief Deputy District Attorney, Scott Triplett, to the studio to chat.

    John McGinness Show May 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 32:58


    Today, John discusses the benefits of strength training on potential cognitive impairment and touches on the effects of screentime on children.

    John McGinness Show May 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 32:30


    Today, John invites Robert Paylor to the program to talk about his journey after a life changing accident during a collegiate rugby game.

    John McGinness Show May 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 30:57


    Today, John continues his focus on AB 379 and invites Assemblyman Josh Hoover to join the conversation.

    John McGinness Show May 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 32:32


    Today, John talks about the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, takes calls to hear your thoughts, and touches on Mark Zuckerberg and AI friends.

    John McGinness Show May 1st

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 30:53


    Today, John talks about public policies dealing with the EV madate and AB 379 and takes calls to hear your thoughts on the matters.

    John McGinness Show April 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 33:19


    Today, John talks about what would be considered a Constitutional crisis, his thoughts on the claims of an oligarchical government, and Robert Rivinius, of the California Family Business Association, joins the program to discuss

    John McGinness Show April 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:44


    Today, John talks about the lack of class in present society, especially in the media, discusses Fentanyl awareness day, and Congressman McClintock joins later in the program.

    John McGinness Show April 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 33:37


    Today, John touches on a number of topics from Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest to Governors who might run for president. He takes some calls to hear you thoughts on these subjects.

    John McGinness Show April 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 32:05


    Today, John discuss the arrest of Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, and is later joined by gubernatorial canidate, Steve Hilton.

    John McGinness Show April 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 32:27


    Today, John is back to discuss the state worker RTO mandate, takes your calls to hear your thoughts on the matter, and touches on the use of AI to generate questions on the California State Bar.

    John McGinness Show April 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 29:45


    Today, Bill Portanova fills in for John in the studio to talk about the return to office, RTO, mandate, due process, and takes your calls to to hear your thoughts on the matter.

    John McGinness Show April 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 30:23


    Today, John discusses Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, and her efforts to seek legal action against Trump and Steve Hilton joins the conversation to talk about all things California.

    John McGinness Show April 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 31:36


    Today, John talks about some of the pressing matters facing Californians and takes your calls to guage public opinion.

    John McGinness Show April 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 32:52


    Today, John is back in the studio with special guests Congrassman Kevin Kiley and EPOCH Times reporter, Travis Gillmore.

    John McGinness Show April 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 31:13


    today, Bill Portanova is in again for John McGinness to address California suing to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs. He also takes some calls and discusses the importance of walking away from the news.

    John McGinness Show April 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 31:21


    Today, Bill Portanova runs the show while John's away. Bill takes your calls and discuesses the present issues facing law and order within the country.

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