Podcast appearances and mentions of John Flannery

July 14, 2026, 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's string of legal losses and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker joins on the eve of Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 5, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the DOJ's final batch of Epstein files and what they reveal about government failures. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins the discussion. Plus, Melber reports on the new fallout after Jeff Bezos slashed a third of The Washington Post's staff. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 19, 2025; 6pm; The Department of Justice has released some of the Epstein files. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Congressman Stephen Lynch and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2025; 6pm: Trump is planning to replace some regional ICE leaders with Border Patrol officials for a more "aggressive" crackdown, MSNBC Ari Melber reports. John Flannery and Chai Komanduri join to discuss Trump's expanding presidential power. Plus, Trump and republicans are refusing to tap an existing SNAP contingency fund as 42 million people are bracing for food stamp benefits to run dry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025; 6pm: Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly mishandling classified documents. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and former federal prosecutor John Flannery to discuss. Plus, the latest on the Trump Administration's plot to "overhaul" the IRS to target opponents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 8, 2025; 6pm: Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress in 2020. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins to discuss President Trump's use of federal troops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 19, 2025; 6pm: The Epstein crisis continues to engulf President Trump and his administration. MSNBC's Ari Melber delivers a special report tracing the path of crimes, investigations, corruption, insider deals and the suspicious death of Jeffrey Epstein while in Trump administration custody. Drawing on government reports, original sources and legal developments across local and federal cases, Melber examines Trump and Epstein's ties, broken vows and Trump's secretive responses. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery and victims advocate and attorney Nancy Erika Smith join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 25, and reports on on top DOJ officials facing tough questions on Capitol Hill after a whistleblower alleged one DOJ leader wanted to tell the courts “f* you.” The claim was denied under oath. Melber also covers the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. Emily Bazelon, John Flannery and Jumaane Williams join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, June 12th, and reports on California Senator Alex Padilla's forcible removal and cuffing from a DHS briefing, California's court case against Trump over Trump's use of the National Guard, and immigration raids and protests under Trump. Senator Alex Padilla, Jacob Soboroff, former Senator Barbara Boxer, Alex Wagner, and John Flannery join.

On Fridays Tipp today, Fran spoke to Johnny Luby for his take on the week that was, John Flannery on the upcoming Sonny O'Neill commemoration, Tom Bán on water, Leanne and Fran on the meaning of names and the friday Panel of Imelda, Ronan and Maurice unpacked the topics of the week.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 27, and delivers a special report on the core rights and liberties the Trump administration is attacking in court. Melber also reports on Trump's growing crypto corruption-spree. RJ Cutler and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, May 21st, and reports on Trump and the rule of law, immigration under the Trump administration, and the U.S. acceptance of a Qatari luxury jet. Ras Baraka, Tom Homan, and John Flannery join.

In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, we sit down with Dr. John Flannery, a Medical Director at University Health Network, to explore the "Control vs. No Control Tool." This framework helps leaders navigate complex situations by distinguishing between what they can influence and what they must let go. John shares how this tool has guided him in both everyday management and high-stakes decisions, offering valuable insights on making clear, confident choices in uncertain environments.   John dives into real-world applications of the tool, discussing how it can improve team dynamics and help leaders focus on the areas that truly matter. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership clarity and actionable strategies for success.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 5, and reports on The Supreme Court's rejection of Donald Trump's bid to freeze foreign aid, tariffs and RFK Jr.'s handling of the measles outbreak in Texas. Plus, listen to a fired veteran confront Elon Musk. Chai Komanduri, Adam Mulvey and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 22, and reports on Donald Trump's executive order to ban birthright citizenship and his new administration. Keith Ellison, Bill de Blasio, John Flannery, and Carrie Sheffield join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and reports on the deadly CA wildfires and AG Garland's attempt to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report. Plus, Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels makes his Beat debut for the latest "Summit Series" installment. Jacob Soboroff, John Flannery, and Geraldo Rivera also join.

Leading Trump's “You're Fired” department, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump wants the brothers grim to head a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in an effort to dismantle government bureaucracy, cut excess regulations and wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” We welcome presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann to talk about this and more. The conversation continues with John Flannery. You've seen him on major network news panels discussing the election and we are excited to welcome him to The Mark Thompson Show.

Editor's note: Beacon was created in 1913 from Matteawan and Fishkill Landing. 150 Years Ago (October 1874) A son of W.H. Rogers threw a ball at Fishkill Landing that hit Alex Mohurter as he drove past. Mohurter stopped his wagon, climbed out and struck the boy with his whip. The boy's father sued for assault, but a jury found no cause for action. A man who said he was a boatman brought a 13-year-old girl named Mary Jane Clark to John Flannery's hotel at Fishkill Landing and paid for her room and breakfast. The girl said her mother lived in Rondout. The next morning, Flannery telegraphed Rondout and put the girl on the 12:55 p.m. train. The Fishkill Landing Machine Works cut operations back to eight hours a day. While students at the Matteawan Free School were playing "snap the whip," a girl named Tiee had her arm broken. Two men from Newburgh were sentenced to six months in prison for robbing merchant A.P. Geenug at Fishkill Landing. They had asked him to show them shirts, and when he turned, one hit him in the head with a slug shot, knocking him senseless. A Fishkill Landing hotel badly damaged by fire was sold at auction for $3,150 [$87,000] to Lewis Tompkins of the Dutchess Hat Works. 125 Years Ago (October 1899) The Tiger football team of Fishkill Landing announced it would play any squad in Dutchess, Putnam or Orange counties whose players averaged 125 pounds. The body of Andrew Mihalov, a native of Hungary, was found on the New York Central tracks a mile north of Fishkill Landing. His neck and back were broken, but the bottle of whiskey in his pocket was intact. An appeals court heard a dispute over the late Thomas Aldridge's brickyard property at Dutchess Junction, valued at $250,000 [$9.5 million], that was to be sold and the proceeds divided when his widow died. A son, William, died before his mother, and the question was whether his 1/8th share passed to his children. The court ruled it did. A police officer shot Harry Owen of Matteawan, who worked as a railroad towerman in Hastings, by mistake. After a holdup, officers had been assigned to watch for the suspects near the tracks. Shortly after 9 p.m., as Owen ran toward the station to catch a train home, he heard a cry, "Hold up your hands!" from behind. Assuming it was highwaymen, he ran faster. An officer fired, striking Owen in the cheek near his ear. Doctors said the bullet missed killing him by a 1/16th of an inch. Rebecca Case, 35, had been missing from her home on Davis Street in Matteawan since Sept. 1, although her husband believed his father-in-law, Franklin Mitchell, a jeweler in Newburgh, knew her whereabouts. Nola Pauline "Polly" Gordon of Matteawan, a local author and poet, published an unusual notice in the local papers announcing that her two-week-old engagement to Harry Theall of Fishkill Landing had ended. The notice was a public letter to his mother, whom she had never met. "Mr. Theall scarcely reaches my standard in affinity socially, or as a gentleman of fine, true principles," she wrote. Gordon told a reporter from the New York Evening Journal that she had "given up my literary work because Mr. Theall wished it, but now I shall devote much time to it." Two weeks later, the gossip page of the Evening Journal reported that Gordon had cornered her cousin, James Langman, at a stationery store because he had insulted her the evening before. According to its account, Gordon struck him with a horsewhip she had hidden beneath her overcoat. Because Langman grabbed her arm to stop the attack, she filed a criminal complaint that he had assaulted her. The details differed in a story the next day in the New York Journal and Advertiser. It reported she told Langman: "I'm not going to be scandalized by you or anybody like you." The version in The World did not mention a whip, only mutual slaps. The New York Herald said the incident involved a revolver in a tobacco store and that Gordon told Langman, "You are no gentleman" before dropping the gun, which fir...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, June 5th, and reports on MAGA's abuse of power, the fight over contraceptive access in the United States, and the Colorado GOP. Michael Steele, John Flannery, Jon Sopel, and Fatima Goss Graves join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 21, and reports on Trump's political and legal cash crunch ahead of his $464 million bond due Monday, and the DOJ's latest big swape at big tech. Michael Steele and John Flannery join to discuss. Plus, rapper Joyner Lucas and journalist Joan Walsh join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 25, and reports on Donald Trump taking the stand today in his defamation case, former Trump staffer Peter Navarro's sentencing, good news on the economy and the recent allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Joyce Vance, John Flannery, and Ben Labolt join to discuss the politics. Plus, rapper Benny the Butcher and Reverend Al Sharpton join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, December 14, and reports on Donald Trump, Bidenomics and Fani Willis. Chai Komanduri and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, December 1, and reports on Donald Trump and George Santos. Libby Casey, Juanita Toliver, John Flannery and Michael Hirschcorn join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 24, and reports on Jenna Ellis's guilty plea, Donald Trump's trials, and House GOP chaos. Plus, former top Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson joins Melber. John Flannery also joins.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, hear Navarro's past interviews on “The Beat” in 2022. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery and Talking Points Memo's Josh Marshall join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 7, and reports on Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, Melber is joined by 2024 presidential candidate Cornel West. Zoe Lofgren, John Flannery and Josh Marshall also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 23, and reports on the Trump co-defendants in the Georgia case who have surrendered including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and more. James Carville, Nick Akerman, Jon Sale and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 16, and reports on exclusive video of Trump adviser and ally Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election. Christopher Guldbrand, John Flannery and Sam Olens join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts a special episode of“The Beat” on Friday, August 3 on the Trump coup conspiracy plots which Jack Smith alleges were illegal in the second federal indictment of Donald Trump. John Flannery and Joyce Vance join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 2, and reports on Donald Trump's indictment in the Jan. 6 coup probe. Barry Berke and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 6, and reports on Donald Trump's investigations, MAGA threats and Ron DeSantis. Eugene Robinson, John Flannery, Libby Casey and Katherine Rinderle join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 7, and reports on Trump's grand juries, Mark Meadows, and Mike Pence's presidential bid. John Flannery and Maya Wiley join.

SEASON 2 FINALE!! Thanks for your support this season, we'll be back with Season 3 later this summer!!  Don't forget to rate and review this podcast. Becca and Adam flew close to the sun last week and decided to end the season on a high note. We answer some listener questions and crown our 2023 Corporate Cutie before getting into some feel-good Corporate Gossip. The Costco story (18:45) is straight from a Jack Welch nightmare. Low CEO pay, a modest corporate headquarters, and no private jets?!!! Despite skimping on executive perks, Costco became a retail giant, peaking at #11 on the Fortune 500 list. And they did it without layoffs, downsizing, or offshoring… suck it McKinsey!! This episode has no strip clubs, accounting fraud, or subterfuge…  BUT it does have threats of MURDER!! We're on Youtube  Support the pod by buying us a coffee Check out our reading list  Tiktok: @corporategossippod Instagram: @corporategossippod Hosts: Becca Platsky (Becca@nitetoast.com) Adam Platsky (Adam@nitetoast.com)  Produced by: Michael Albanese @bigmanmike Timestamps: 01:00 - Intro (Confirmation that John Flannery is, in fact, still alive and thriving!! and our close encounter with Andy Cohen and why we're wrapping season 2 06:00 - Listener Questions 15:00 - Corporate cutie awards 2023 18:45 - Costco: Kings of Kirkland Links: Weddings by Costco Costco foodcourt challenge Costco CEO Craig Jelinek Leads the Cheapest, Happiest Company in the World Link to chart with revenue / salary Amazon and Walmart have raked in billions in additional profits during the pandemic, and shared almost none of it with their workers (Brookings institute expose)

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, April 27, and reports on Mike Pence testifying before the federal grand jury investigating January 6, and Tucker Carlson's firing from Fox News. Ryan Kelley, John Flannery, David Kelley, and Rob Reiner join.

A SUPERSIZED EPISODE!! Two pods in one!!!  Jack Welch is our collective Corporate Villain origin story. Potentially the most famous American CEO, Welch, like so many of the leaders we cover on this pod, possesses a dangerous combination of ruthlessness and incompetency. Adam and Becca trace his meteoric rise and salacious downfall before passing the reins of turd mountain (GE) to a series of doomed successors. Our apologies in advance to the fine people of Massachusets for our repeated unsuccessful attempts at a Boston accent.  P.S. John Flannery if you're reading this right now we love you please come on the pod

There is a pressing question about what we do for solar development to assure environmental quality while conforming with tried and true rural Virginia values. John Flannery, Area II Chair, introduced a panel of talented experts in the field - Scott Cameron, as Chair, Judy Dunscomb, Zach Jacobs and Skyler Zunk. This discussion goes to how we get there from here - and we thought we should discuss that now so we may implement what is necessary. JPF

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, April 17, and reports on the Fox-Dominion trial and Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, fashion icon June Ambrose joins Melber on “The Beat.” Alencia Johnson, Michael Hirschorn, and John Flannery also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, March 31, and reports on Donald Trump's historic indictment, and what it could mean for his presidential bid. Michael Beschloss, John Flannery, Michael Steele, and Tony Schwartz join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 17 and reports on law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment. Plus, Mike Pence privately blasting Trump for Jan. 6 while publicly backtracking on Fox. John Flannery joins, along with author Jennifer Wright, musician Ellie Goulding and investigative journalist Vicky Ward.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 21, and reports on the latest escalation in Trump's Georgia probe and Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber reports on President Biden's potential 2024 bid. Nick Akerman, John Flannery, and Jen Psaki join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 26 and reports on former Memphis Police officers who are facing murder charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being pulled over for a traffic stop. Plus, President Biden fires back at Republicans, as some GOP lawmakers threaten to use the debt ceiling to impose spending cuts on Medicare and Social Security. Marq Claxton, Alencia Johnson, Chai Komanduri, and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 19, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's convening for their final meeting and asking the Department of Justice to indict Donald Trump. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, fmr. head of the Southern District of New York David Kelley and fmr. federal prosecutor John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 20 and reports on Donald Trump's legal team meeting with the DOJ in court before the newly appointed special master. Plus, MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber previews a forthcoming key January 6 report featuring a new forward by Melber. John Flannery, Chai Komanduri and Dave Aronberg join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 22, and reports on the verdict in Trump ally Steve Bannon's criminal trial, Republican Senator Josh Hawley's hypocrisy, and the final Jan. 6 hearing. John Flannery and Joyce Vance join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 8, and reports on the latest in the Jan. 6 probe, Elon Musk's Twitter deal, the fight for abortion rights, and protest anthems. Michael Hirschorn and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 6, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's upcoming public hearings, gun violence in America, and Rupert Murdoch's grip on right-wing media. Tina Brown, Neal Katyal, and John Flannery join. 

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 3, and reports on the indictment of former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro has been indicted on contempt of Congress charges, and his arrest comes just one day after he spoke with Melber about the Jan. 6 probe. Michael Cohen and John Flannery join. 

I haven't been doing a podcast because of other demands. But I had to speak to the failure of our government to save our children from avoidable gun violence made possible by our elected officials. John Flannery (@jonflan, jonflan@aol.com)

April 22, 2022. John Flannery, PhD, a renowned gene therapy researcher from UC Berkeley and co-founder of Vedere Bio, talks with host, Ben Shaberman, about the promise of optogenetics, a gene-agnostic approach for restoring vision for people with advanced retinal diseases.