John McGinness

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  It's Constitution Day--September 17th 17.09.2026 29мин

  The Constitution is a gift to everyone. Teaching gender identity in schools? Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the program.
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  Childhood education. Reading scores are lower now--September 16th 16.09.2026 26мин

  White House Chief Of Staff declared cancer free. The Program for International Assessment finds historically lower reading scores in the U.S.
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  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Removed a Transgender Child From Her Family--Sept. 15th 15.09.2026 29мин

  The female to male student was eventually removed from her/his family to assist with the transgender transfer. Their school alerted the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, possibly without alerting the parents first.
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  The Sheriff's Comments Regarding AI--September 14th 14.09.2026 28мин

  John's comments on AI, and Assemblyman Josh Hoover joins the program.
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  Amanda Blackwood Sits In For John 11.09.2026 31мин

  Rememberance of 9-11 and Jay Cheng joins Amanda to discuss China's world position and wars that have followed 9-11.
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  The Trump $5000 Dividend--September 10th 10.09.2026 28мин

  Is the dividend for real? Is it good? Will it help or hurt the economy?!
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  Improper Allocation Of Tax and Relief Dollars 09.09.2026 27мин

  L.A. County's allocation of relief monies, and other misuse of resources prior to state tragedies. Also, providing married, stay at home parents an approx. $9000 per child subsidy.
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  High Wage Mandates Hurt Everyone--September 8th 08.09.2026 25мин

  Sadly, teen unemployment is up, and is Gov. Newsome misrepresenting the higher minimum wage benefits to the state? And The Sheriff's disgust with Melina Abdullah's running commentary.
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  Be Accountable For Your Actions--September 4th 04.09.2026 29мин

  The Sheriff wants you to be responsible and not assign blame, and how that might relate to the Lindsay Clancy case. Happy Labor Day!
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  Congressman Josh Hoover Joins The Sheriff in Studio--September 3rd. 03.09.2026 28мин

  How is the tragedy of 9/11 being represented in some schools due to infiltration of foreign money. And the Congressman joins John
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  Steve Hilton Joins The Sheriff--September 2nd 02.09.2026 28мин

  And The Sheriff discusses the misuse fo tax payer money for security detail for ex-public officials
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  Limiting Who Can Serve The Public -- September 1st 01.09.2026 28мин

  Should, for instance, an ICE agent who defies the law be allowed to hold public office in the future? And second subject--foreign donors to US Higher Education schools.
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  California Closer to Adding 2 Muslim Holidays - August 31st 31.08.2026 27мин

  Governor Newsom has new legislation on his desk that would recognize two Muslim holidays as official California holiday. Host John McGinness gives us the latest as the law nears final steps of passage.
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  The Lindsay Clancy Discussion - August 28th 28.08.2026 28мин

  Today on The John McGinness Show the Lindsay Clancy case, involving the deaths of her three children and her subsequent jump from a second-story window that left her paralyzed, has sparked a national debate about postpartum psychosis, mental health treatment, and the role medication may play in such tragic cases. The Sheriff has drawn comparisons to the 1994 Susan Smith case in South Carolina, another high-profile case involving the deaths of children at the hands of their mother. Many people are questioning why Clancy is being given the benefit of the doubt, while others argue that severe mental illness may have significantly affected her state of mind. The case also raises broader questions about whether such actions are the result of pure evil or profound psychological impairment, and how the legal system, including in a state like California, might evaluate criminal responsibility under those circumstances. Callers give their reactions and opinions with The Sheriff.
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  Electroshock Gloves May Not Be Useable In The Future - August 27 27.08.2026 27мин

  Today on The John McGinness Show AB 2760 would prohibit the use and purchase of wearable electroshock devices, including by state and local law enforcement agencies, in response to the emergence of new electric shock gloves. At the same time, California lawmakers are considering an emergency $10 million allocation to maintain Medi-Cal coverage for gender-affirming care for minors, raising questions about state spending priorities and policies involving youth. The debate also highlights differences with some European countries, where minors seeking gender-related medical treatment may be required to undergo psychological screening and evaluation before receiving certain forms of care. What do you think?
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  AI Has Begun To Show Up in Court Cases - August 26th 26.08.2026 26мин

  Today on The John McGinness Show Errors in felony cases in Nevada County that were linked to the use of artificial intelligence have raised concerns about AI's growing role in the court system and the potential consequences when technology is relied upon too heavily. The controversy highlights the importance of human oversight, critical thinking, and ensuring that legal professionals continue to do their own writing, research, and analysis rather than depending on AI-generated work. Separately, State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares sought to amend AB 2691 to prevent child sex offenders from holding public office or serving on school boards in California, but the proposal was rejected along party-line votes. Meanwhile, a proposal for a pilot program of "Sexual Relief Clinics" for homeless individuals was introduced during a public comment period at a Los Angeles City Council meeting, drawing public attention and debate.
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  The Absurd Stop Nick Shirley Act & Failing Schools 25.08.2026 27мин

  Today on the show we talk about the State of California's disfuction shown by the Stop Nick Shirley Act. Plus, Chicago schools are failing, and two El Dorado County Sheriffs are chirping. The John McGinness Show.
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  The state of California is too lenient on Criminals - August 24th 24.08.2026 27мин

  A UC Davis student accused of dealing drugs while on probation for killing a 14 year old when she was a juvenile has been given a free-ride at a California UC. What? Yeah, now she's caught again. All of this courtesy of State lawmakers. The John McGinness Show.
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  California Energy Commission making you buy specific tires - August 21st 21.08.2026 26мин

  Today on The John McGinness Show the California Energy Commission is moving forward with rules that would require Californians to buy certain tires based on rolling resistance standards to improve battery range and fuel efficiency, with phase one beginning in 2029 and phase two in 2033. Critics argue the regulations could hurt mom-and-pop tire shops, drive consumers to buy tires out of state, and potentially create a black market for non-compliant tires. Many believe consumers should have the freedom to purchase whatever tires they want without government mandates. The show also discusses the Truth in Disclosure Act, which would require major corporations with more than $100 million in annual receipts to disclose any historical or financial ties to chattel slavery, examines California's historical connections to forced labor, and takes callers' reactions.
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  "Stop Nick Shirley Act" seems to ruffle feathers in California - August 20th 20.08.2026 26мин

  Today on The John McGinness Show the debate over the "Stop Nick Shirley Act", also known as AB 2624, may reveal where Californians place their priorities, with supporters arguing there is no reason to be upset if an untrained citizen journalist is simply documenting and reporting what they see. Others contend that anyone opposed to the bill should clearly explain their concerns as callers weigh in with a wide range of opinions on the measure. With the legislation now having passed, attention turns to whether Governor Gavin Newsom will sign it into law.