Noel Paul Stookey shares his experience on the Lincoln Memorial with Dr. Martin Luther King giving his "I Have A Dream" speech. Peter, Paul & Mary performed at the iconic moment in history.  Noel's daughter Liz has started a non-profit Music To Life https://www.musictolife.org/ for musician-activists to further the causes of musicians raising awareness to propel us to a more humane society. How do we embody love and elevate each other for a better existence? Tonight on November 10th, Music To Life is releasing a new album Hope Rises II with sixteen new artists, and two of them, Ellie Gracehttps://elliegracearts.com and Lauren Adams join us for interviews and cuts from their new album. https://www.facebook.com/SOLDevelopment  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Jerry can't figure out how to turn the sound off on his Iphone.Jerry's commentary: Our institutions, indeed brilliant as they are drawn up, are no stronger than the character of the people who inhabit them. That’s why character matters. That’s why our democracy is in peril. That’s why the only remedy is we the people, we the voters; Voting as if democracy this November is on the ballot. It is!Jerry picks up tabs of two tables while we were out to dinner. He's not making it a habit if you see him at a restaurant. Jerry, what are you seeking atonement for during this year‘s Jewish holiday? His Rabbi makes him stay later for his extra misdeeds. Musical guest: Spooky Foxhttps://www.facebook.com/spookyfoxforever/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conclusion of a three part special edition of the Jerry Springer Podcast.Jene interviews two former Kentucky inmates he met while volunteer teaching at a Kentucky correctional facility.  Tom Payne is a 7"2 former NBA basketball player with the Atlanta Hawks. He was the first African-American recruited by the University of Kentucky and hall of fame coach Adolph Rupp. Incarcerated for 33 years he talks about trying to help others avoid the pitfalls and violence he committed against others. Darryll Davis is a former drug dealer who committed murder after a drug deal gone wrong. He spent 22 years in prison and has a similar mission of preventing at-risk youth becoming violent offenders and helping inmates better themselves, feeling redemption, and coming to terms with the effects of their actions. The two talk about their time in prison, their backstories and the work they are doing now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Flooding in Eastern KentuckyJene traveled through flooded regions of Kentucky this week to see the devastation to the Appalachian region. Eastern Kentucky musician Jeremy Short joins the conversation to describe his hometown where buildings have been swept away and people have died and are missing. They discuss where people can get help and where they can donate to. Tyler Childers of Estill County and Jerry sing Down By the Riverside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Teachers Are Fired For Discussing Race, How Much Have We Evolved?Jerry compares today's teacher's plight versus the Scopes Monkey Trial where Scopes, a young science teacher, was arrested for teaching evolution.Jene has started teaching his granddaughter how to drive, and it's been eye opening and triggering. Jerry, who will teach your grandson to drive when his time comes? You? Are you ready? How did you learn to drive? Any good stories?Musical guest: Tony Loguehttps://www.instagram.com/tonyloguemusic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There Is A Part Of America That Wants America To Be All WhiteA Cincinnati mostly white high school cancels diversity day.The football coach who prays on the field should leave praying to the quarterbacks.Jerry', now that you're retired from TV, would you consider writing a book? You're so deeply knowledgeable about history and you've lived in the worlds of media and politics nealy your whole life. Why not write a book on politics and media? Obviously, that could then merge into a college course you could teach. Sometimes we're always busy searching for the laugh when serious but stimulating work beckons. Imagine writing this book daily as you cross the North Atlantic alone in a row boat. Musical guest: Mike Westhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQAxleAGpd8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 31 Years On T.V. What Will Springer Do Next?Gun Deregulation Is Burying People. New laws are allowing more firearms to be carried everywhere.With Jerry's retirement from weekly TV work, Megan and Jene will help Jerry figure out how to use his free time ... teach college? What course would be fitting? Exercise class? Maybe himself teach Pilates? Start a coin collection? Who knows? But we can definitely help.Musical guest: Cody Lee Meecehttps://codyleemeece.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five Anti-Vax Talk Radio Hosts Have Died In the Last Month.We hear a national ad for Chat Chart.General Milley was a hero in thwarting Trump's power during the January 6th InsurrectionJene was one of the last kids to get an IPhone, which he recently purchased and he wonders now what the big deal was. On top of that, he can’t find the Chat Chart App in the IStore, and he’s the national spokesperson for the product. What’s that all about?After Jerry described his experience with Covid, Jene talks about his son getting the virus, but with only mild symptoms. Please get the vaccine. It can only improve your chances.Musical guest: The band Massing debuts their song hit song Lemon Josehttps://www.facebook.com/MassingWV/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTirazWdzPM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarasota County Florida has required students wear masks in schools defying governor DeSantis edicts. Then we'll talk with Vicky Aylen, the audience winner of Jerry Springer Trivia. We'll see if Jerry can answer a sample of the questions that come from his own life.Then we'll hear the music of Jake Dunn & the Blackbirdshttp://www.jdblackbirds.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry where his signature closing “Take Care of Yourself, and each other” came from. Then Jene asks Jerry if during our two-couple trip to NYC for a weekend will include the 31st annual visit to his old neighborhood. Why do we increasingly see neighbors running away when they see his limo pulling down the street?Jerry’s rant: Republican Senator Romney's statement voting for conviction in impeachment.Maria introduces our musical guest.Tony Harrahhttps://www.tonyharrah.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whispering Beard was a hit as an urban folk festival. Congrats to Maria who opened the festival with a set. Jene compares Jerry’s and Jene’s recent vacations. Speaking of vacations, Jerry was your resort affected by Hurricane Dorian?Jerry’s rant: The Economy VS. TrumpMusical guest: Ohio Valley Salvagehttps://www.ohiovalleysalvage.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's official there's a new T.V. show called Judge Jerry starring the one and only, our very own Jerry Springer!  In the press:https://www.eonline.com/shows/e_news/videos/281089/jerry-springer-returning-to-tv-with-judge-jerryhttps://nypost.com/2018/10/22/judge-jerry-springer-is-coming-to-your-tv-next-fall/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/jerry-springer-judge-jerry-court-show-nbcuniversal-1203036049/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jerry-springer-court-show-judge-jerry-set-fall-2019-launch-1163728Jene asks if he could he be the campaign manager for Jerry's re-election for judge. He suggests some possible re-elect slogans to try to get the job.Jerry's Take: What if the President has to appear in court on Judge Jerry?Musical guest: Rhyan Sinclairhttps://www.rhyansinclair.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Maria this week. After just a few episodes, she goes running off to Mexico to do some gigs. Never hire musicians. Period.Ludlow gets friend of the show Julie on city council, continuing its renaissance.Jene says Jene deserves congratulations. Nothing new here.And we spend a lot of time discussing the Midterm Elections. What will it mean to Mr. President now that the Democrats have some control with the House of Representatives? What are the prospects for 2020? Why is Ohio still so damn red? Yes, friends, these and other compelling questions are answered by Mr. Springer himself.Our musical guest is Jamonn Zeiler. Really fun songs and he's also a luthier (look it up).https://www.facebook.com/Jamonn-Zeiler-String-Instrument-Repair-and-Restoration-553727851496672/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With spring underway, Jene asks Jerry about the “Springer Break” shows he did a few years back with MTV. Jene tells about a conversation he had last week with his mom involving the funeral director at his dad’s funeral visitation. Jerry then also tells a new joke. Jene’s phone rings and he… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Internets are blowing up with rumors of Jerry Springer getting a new TV gig. No more tawdry tales of broken promises and broken hearts, this new rumor has Jerry as Judge. That's right, in the footsteps of Judge Judy and several others, Jerry may be the newest member of the esteemed group known as 'TV Judges'.Jerry then recounts his days 'gigging' in coffee shops in Cincinnati in the early 70s in a futile attempt to pick up girls.He then goes off on Saudi Arabia for the hideous murder of Journalist Jamal Kashoggi. As well he should. Journalists are a critical part of conveying information and keeping governments honest.For music we have the inimitable Michael Jonathan, best known for his 'Woodsongs' and Sunday night shows on PBS radio.http://www.michaeljohnathon.com/http://www.woodsongs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting times as we welcome our new co-host, Maria Carelli. Maria is a folk singer songwriter herself, so she fits right in with us. She also has a wonderful temperament, in stark contrast to Jerry and Jene.We asked Maria Carrelli about her song writing, performing and rock climbing. With Jene's total lack of success in getting Jerry to do something remarkable, maybe she can get Jerry to start a rock climbing career. Or at least bowling or something.Jerry’s rant: Is the controversy of Judge Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court over? Hmmm. Hard to imagine what Jerry might have to say about that!Our musical guest is the fabulous Michael Johnathon, known for PBS show WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour along with his songwriting and playing.http://www.michaeljohnathon.com/http://www.woodsongs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For starters, Jerry, shoes and airports. He's had a good long run.Gene is still trying to get Jerry to do something 'remarkable', like Bryce Carlson, the guy who rowed (yes, in a rowboat) across the Atlantic Ocean in record time. This one's extra good, and extra easy. All Jerry needs to do is pay some Italians to haul his old ass to the top of El Capitan, the beautiful mountain in Yosemite National Park.Jerry has some thoughts about our newest Supreme Court Justice, and the process by which he was appointed. They're not happy thoughts.Music tonight by Harold Hensley. BIg sound for solo artist!http://www.magnaphonerecords.com/harold-hensley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From our stable of crazy politicians, this week we have Buddy Wheatly running for State Rep. (I’m a yellow dog Democrat.) With the popularity of the 'Sleep With Me' podcast and Megan's lovely voice, she's thinking of her own new podcast … Go to Sleep With Me - Ramblings to help you fall asleep. Somehow Jerry and Jene had a communication failure.Could the Rats be coming to Ludlow? After all, it's a town on the uptick!In Jerry’s rant, The Resistance Movement against Trump, Jerry compares our current times to those that are historically similar. Trump may not be going away anytime soon, but neither is the Resistance.Musical guest: Wild Carrothttp://www.wildcarrot.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jerry Springer TV show has over 5,000 episodes. I guess they can rerun them until 2030. Jene asks Jerry how many shows his wife Mickey has seen? Not sure if partial episodes count or not...Regulars  are familiar with Jene's propensity for, oh let's say, interesting ideas. Jene's latest business venture. A place in Ludlow called Stand Strong. This one can't miss - according to Jene. But it's too stupid to discuss here.Jerry goes off on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. What about the truth? What about values?  Plus there's a constitutional issue. And finally, music by Wild Carrot http://www.wildcarrot.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan is 'lost at sea' again this week. Speaking of which we were thrilled to have Bryce Carlson on this week's show.Bryce Carlson recently set the world record for rowing alone unsupported across the North Atlantic Ocean in 38 days (previous record was 53). That's right, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a row boat, and did it faster than anyone ever has.Jerry will interview him about his momentous feat, since we talked to him via satellite phone when he was at the half way point.Jerry’s rant: The senior white house official who wrote the op-ed story in the New York Times titled, "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration."Musical guest: Hickory Robot. These guys are just weird enough to be really fun.https://www.facebook.com/HickoryRobotBand/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new take on the blues - Jene tells how a unique song writer sent a cut from his first album to our jerryspringer.com's “Songwriter’s Stump”. The man is Carlton Ramsey III, a Connecticut stock broker who’s songs tell of the struggles and pain of the wealthy. Jene asks David to play a sample of his album, the album’s title song, The Suburban Blues. Who knew the well off had it so rough? And their language!Jene notes that he recently had Jerry over for dinner at his home and yet he has never been, ever, ever, to any of Jerry’s six homes around the world. How could any decent man ever do that?Jerry’s rant: Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh doesn't appear to have specific information on anything he might do as a Supreme Court Justice. It's either hypothetical or a current case he can't comment on. How convenient.Musical guest: Hickory Robothttps://www.facebook.com/HickoryRobotBand/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Jene's never-ending quest to get Jerry to do something 'remarkable', he enlisted a pilot friend, Pedro, who flies for Jerry's buddy Louis.Jene was encouraged by Pedro last week, who immediately saw the vision in his “help Jerry do something remarkable” project, Unlimited Mileage. He has pledged to join our three member driving team (Jene, Jerry, and Pedro)  to travel America for a week, non stop, to pile more miles on a rental than everyone else has ever done or will do.Jene's pretty convinced that this exercise in futility will get them in the Guiness Book of World Records. We're still waiting for thier official stance on rental car mileage records.Jerry’s Take: The Right's demographics are getting smaller, but the left has to show up.Our musical guest: Abby the Spoon Ladyhttps://spoonladymusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan who? We welcome Megan back from her travel duties in her day job. Hopefully something will give as we really like having her around to bring some depth and intelligence to the podcast.Jene describes how on a recent weekend trip to Charlevoix, Michigan with Jerry and another rich friend he learned of Jerry’s daily facial routine. Apparently it takes a lot of effort to get that face.Jerry’s rant: Jerry talks about the death of Senator John McCain and how Donald Trump has shown again what a class guy he is - just kidding.And we have the incredible musicians of Abby the Spoon Lady, who by the way also plays the saw. Really.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPETY6-6NCMqoWneLosBZ2A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episide, we talk about how previously interviewed Bryce Carlson set the world record for rowing across the Atlantic, and set the record by two weeks over the next fastest. He' going to be on our show soon. Foolish or courageous?Jene asks Jerry to sign an agreement that he will not mock him on the show. Jerry of course refused, as Jene's favorite pasttime is setting himself up for mockery. Jene asks Jerry how he'll survive flying commercial like the rest of us. Jerry doesn't seem to have worked through that yet. And Jerry's Take? Will Trump's lawyers allow him to be interviewed by special prosecutor Robert Mueller? Musical guest: John R. Miller. He's the real deal with his West Virginia roots... https://www.facebook.com/johnrmillerwv/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene must not trust this show as a source of income. He's pimping a new ad for Clean Jene's Buy, Sell, or Trade.Jene talks with Jerry about helping him sell his plane and other unnecessary possessions, llike his house, car and wife. Jene then compliments Catfish for the song that he wrote, that's played by a number of artists, called Lincoln. We ask Cat whether the song is about the money, the car or the president?  Jerry's rant: "The best thing that can happen for Republicans is to lose the upcoming mid-term elections." Musical guest: John R. Millerhttps://www.jrmillermusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember our interview with Bryce Carlson rowing across the North Atlantic? He’s about to break the record for days it took to cross. Let’s advance the story that we were with him spelling him on the oars the whole time. Let’s put out a news release and start national TV show interviews before he’s even done and can deny our claims in person.The other day my wife comes into Folk School when I’m not here, gets a coffee and puts it on my tab. Problem is, I don’t have a tab at Folk School. So the owner, Catfish, a member of the Ludlow city council, puts out a warrant on me. JeezJerry’s rant: Did Trump commit treason?Music by Tim Lancaster. The pride of West Virginia does a nice job of offering us a little Americana music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poor Megan, she hasn't been able to do the podcast much lately because her paid day job requires her to travel quite a bit. Jene wonders if her priorities are straight. Yes, her HR day job gets her a house and a prosperous life. But with us she gets fame and fulfillment.  She needs to come home and get back to work. Let’s call her. We do.Whispering Beard Folk Festival is coming up in Friendship, Indiana. Some of the finest roots music players and fans in the Midwest take over this little town and fill it with music. People should go. (Us? We’ll be vacationing with the Gatsby crowd in Charlevoix.) Jerry’s rant: Which controversy could take down Trump?Musical guest: Tim Lancasterhttps://www.facebook.com/timlancastersongs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene laments turning 50 years old as he just celebrated a birthday. Jerry's sorry he's 25 years late in offering Jene a 'Happy Birthday'. Jene asks Jerry about his vacation. They seem to have different ideas about what a good vacation is. Jene has also discovered a new app where you can track your wife’s whereabouts at any time. Good idea? Jene always has good ideas.Then Jerry's Take is whether one should be allowed in certain jobs, like political office, if in fact the person under discussion is clearly a racist. 'Nough said.Our music this week is provided by M Ross Perkins, whose psychedelic-tinged roots music is very fun! He can be found at http://www.mrossperkins.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene again suggests that Jerry, Megan and he should do something “remarkable”  for society together. So he suggests having some guests who can show them the way. The show will soon feature Jerome Pilette, who is riding his bike from Quebec to the tip of Argentina, and Harvey Lewis, who is - as we speak - close to finishing a run of the Appalachian Trail in near-record time. Tonight, via satellite phone from his twenty-foot row boat in the middle of the stormy Atlantic Ocean, we’ll talk for a few minutes with Bryce Carlson, a teacher from Cincinnati’s Seven Hills School. He is their rowing coach and a former crew member at the University of Michigan. And boy, will he need everything he knows -- He’s already lost his sea anchor, flooded his laptop and broke his boat’s dagger board in several gales that caused him to capsize.Carlson is about 700 miles from Newfoundland, rowing alone to Penzance, England, trying to become the first American to make the trip. Should he finish in fewer than 55 days, it'd be a world record. Good thing we're stopping him to talk to us, right? ​Then, Jerry exposes Trump as a mouthpiece for Russian president Vladmir Putin.  We will know the "why" one day- What Trump has done is against the security and interests in America. Musical guest: Zach Gabbard: https://www.howlerhillsfarm.com/buffalo-killers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Note: last week's episode featured Jerry's announcement about his future. Don't miss it if you didn't catch it already). Jene recently did a 100-mile bike ride last weekend camping for two nights out on the Ohio to Erie bike trail. Would Jerry join him the next time, riding, talking, telling stories around the campfire?Jene talks with Jerry about the idea of “Concrete Football,” a concept seen in the Netflix documentary of the same name. In the wake of the World Cup, is soccer another economic pathway for urban kids who have relatively fewer opportunities? Then Jerry investigates Trump's foreign policy, specifically his recent meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Coincidentally or not, Trump's foreign policy strategy and practice seems to fall right into the hands of Russian President Vladmir Putin. This week's musical guest is Bennet Waleshttp://www.thereliefmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jerry Springer Show started in 1991, and is the second longest running daytime talk show next to Phil Donahue. Although the show will continue to air, what's in store for what Jerry may do next?Jene talks about how this Jene Genkins guy, testing the senate waters in Kentucky, is copying off a political candidate we've had on the show before, State Senator Tip Kemper for daring political ideas.Jerry’s Take: A compassionate society shouldn't weaponize children by taking them away from their families. How can pro-family groups continue to support Trump when he and Jeff Sessions implemented this policy? Now there will be lawsuits because even though they're allowing the families to stay together, you can't keep a child in jail for more than twenty days. But because the courts are so far backed up, they can't hear the cases before the twenty days are past.Musical guest: Bennet Waleshttps://www.facebook.com/thereliefva/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since it’s now summer, we check in with Ask the Lifeguard, of askthelifeguard.com. Jene read in a local paper from a South Carolina beach community that he got an employer reprimand for his negligent behavior during a dual rescue in a riptide. Apparently he’s doing required Medieval lectures from his lifeguard chair to beach patrons on his section of the beach at 9:00 am each day, and the incident stemmed from that.Our musical guest: Joe's Truck Stophttps://joestruckstop.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene brings up his theory that God gives families a finite amount of creativity, and when they collectively use it up, it’s gone for good. Maybe that’s why Jene threw his brother Jerry Galvin under the bus during a recent lie detector test administered by the government.Then, Jerry talks about how important it is to hear people out when they are protesting. In this particular case, Jerry empathizes with the plight of NFL players, constantly under fire from our president for protesting during the national anthem.Music guest; Joe's Truck Stophttps://joestruckstop.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene reads a listener email about Unlimited Mileage.  Jene talks about how he wishes this could our summer of adventure for the Jerry Springer Podcast. So he’s scouring the stories of modern adventurers at work this summer, like Jerome, who is riding his bicycle from Montreal, Canada to Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina. We talked to him a few weeks back. Now he’s learned of Harvey Lewis, a high school teacher from urban Cincinnati who is not hiking but *running* the 2,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days. in an effort to set the speed record (it normally takes 6 months). Why aren’t we out there making a mark on history? We talk to Harvey while he's running down a mountain. Then Jerry wonders - is it possible that President Trump's seat-of-his-pants legal strategy is actually smart? Is it tougher to nail him down?  Musical guest: The Coal Cave Hollow Boyshttps://www.thecoalcavehollowboys.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene reads an email from a listener asking for another performance from The Jerry Springer Trio.Jene explains how he and his wife were recently at a place called Findlay Market, in Cincinnati, and noticed buskers performing on sidewalks. Why don’t we do that some upcoming weekend? Then, Jerry reflects on the legacy of Robert Kennedy, who died 50 years ago. Jerry was heavily influenced by Kennedy. After meeting him at a dinner party, Jerry signed on to work for his presidential campaign. What kind of man was RFK, what was his vision, and what should we remember about him? Musical guest: The Coal Cave Hollow Boyshttps://www.thecoalcavehollowboys.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene proposes a new TV show called, “Are you smarter than Jerry Springer?” Why? Jerry is something of a savant - at least when it comes to US Presidents and Yankees history.This leads to a suggestion from Jene that they should all play HQ with Jerry at their side to see what happens. Then, Jerry digs in on the confusion with North Korea this week. As the summit between the US and North Korea becomes more tenuous, what is the stage of the relationship, and what's next for the two countries - and the world? Musical guest: Dawg Yawp http://www.dawgyawp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First: The group talks about the recent royal wedding. Jene proposes an idea for the three hosts to do to bond. Jene asks Megan as an HR professional, if that’s a thing in companies, to do an outside-the-job activity that brings the team members closer together. Then Jerry wonders: As his opponents root for the end of the President's tenure - is it okay, or unpatriotic, to cheer about his legal matters?Musical guest: Dawg Yawp (who recently appeared on Tiny Desk Concert series)http://www.dawgyawp.com/https://www.npr.org/event/music/554196914/dawg-yawp-tiny-desk-concert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene brings in a relic from the Folk Scare of the Sixties. Speaking of Jene, he gets busted by an audience member for a minor crime.Then, the group reaches out to Jerome Pilette. He’s somewhere in Mexico on a bicycle headed for the tip of Argentina, “the end of the world.” He’s been riding from Montreal, Canada, on this once-in-a-lifetime journey camping along the trails and roads. And Jene even made his journey a little better along the way... Then, Jerry gives his take on the potentially disastrous consequences of moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, and the strangeness of making the move in the first place.Musical guest: Andrew Adkinshttps://andrewadkins.bandcamp.com/music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry and Megan if they’d support his Go Fund Me effort to raise money to pay for his 30th wedding anniversary. “It’s a big one.”Jene talks about a run-in he had with the police last week. Perhaps coincidentally, Jerry and Jene are going into prison next week. (Not like that, to visit!)Megan and Jene explain to Jerry how they’re making his prized Sarasota home into an AirB&B. Jerry’s rant: Will the Trump era have a lasting affect on the American culture? How much of this madness can we "undo?"Musical guest: Short and Companyhttps://shortandcompanymusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene proposes another business, this one having to do with Jerry's Maserati. We get a report from Jerry on his progress making arrangements to have Paul McCartney on our show.Then, Jerry warns Americans (and our president): don't underestimate Kim Jong Un and the North Koreans. He is not stupid, he is calculating. Musical guest: Arlo McKinley & David Faulhttps://www.facebook.com/Arlo-McKinley-The-Lonesome-Sound-237434813128659/?fref=ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene has Jerry and Megan make a commercial, on the spot, for Turbo Chair.Jerry and Jene have been invited to the Kentucky State Reformatory.  It's a medium/maximum security state prison. Does Jerry plan on visiting, and how do the prisoners view Jerry? Then Jerry wonders: Did Emmanuel Macron intentionally troll Donald Trump by appearing to be a more capable president than him on his own turf? After Macron's address to Congress, many Americans noted how surreal of a moment it was when a French President could draw more applause than an American one in the US Capitol Building. Musical guest: Arlo McKinley & the Lonesome Soundhttps://www.facebook.com/Arlo-McKinley-The-Lonesome-Sound-237434813128659/?fref=ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Megan congratulate Jerry for winning his segment of Drop the Mic against Ricki Lake. We ask Jerry if the rumor is true that his Maserati is for sale. We have a new sponsor, Turbo Chair, the fastest bannister chair for old people in the world. It has a turbo charged gas engine, and you are required by law to wear a helmet whenever you ride it, even if it from the first to second floor. No longer will you have to creep up the stairs at turtle speed.Then Jerry wonders: was it a good idea to bomb Syria?Musical guest: Dan Van Vechtenhttps://www.facebook.com/DanVanVechten/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene tells Jerry and Megan how he heard "Jerry! Jerry!" chants as he walked across a prison yard during a recent visit to a regional penitentiary to give a talk. Jene tells Jerry and Megan that he learned from the Kimmel show that Snoop Dog is getting a Hollywood star. Does Jerry have one? If not, should we lobby for one? Then, the panel discusses Sinclair Broadcasting's infamous mandate to make local news anchors read slanted conservative commentary and present it as fact. Would Jerry have gone along with something like this when he was a local TV news anchor? Then, Jerry wonders - are we getting close to impeaching the president? What happens now?​Musical guest: Justin Lynch https://soundcloud.com/theskywriters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul McCartney meets Jerry!  On a recent flight to London the ex-Beatle taps Jerry on the shoulder asking if he can speak with him..  What did Sir McCartney of the Fab Four want to speak to Jerry about?Then Jerry wonders: Does Trump have a plan as Robert Mueller starts closing in? Does he have any tricks up his sleeve that we may not know about? We ask Jerry to commemorate Elvis’ birthday by singing Love Me Tender.Musical guest: Casey Campbellwww.caseycampbellmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we refer to the recently unearthed video of Jerry learning to dance hip-hop available on our website. Yikes. Speaking of hip-hop, Jerry then discusses his appearance on the Drop the Mic television show, where he competes in a rap battle with Ricki Lake.Then we pivot to talking about our participation in the recent March for Our Lives rallies, in Cincinnati and Sarasota.Then Jerry shares some comparisons between the students organizing anti-gun protests like the young activisits during the Vietnam war.Our musical guest this week is Krystal Peterson & Casey Campbell:https://www.facebook.com/KrystalPetersonandtheQCB/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat about the Music to Life events of March 4, the podcast, house party at the Altmans and afterparty at Octave, with thanks to many, a nod to the finalists and the grand winner, Casey Campbell and Krystal Peterson, as well as Noel Stookey. What a treat!We compliment Jerry on his singing of "Blowing in the Wind" and "If I Had a Hammer." Would he consider giving voice lessons at Folk School Coffee Parlor? After all, he’ll need some part time work whenever his TV show ends. Then, Jene and Megan hammer Jerry for his very inauspicious choices in rental cars. Then Jerry wonders: How dangerous is President Trump, really?Musical guest: Rhyan Sinclairhttps://www.facebook.com/rhyansinclairmusic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the Ohio River flood and its impact on one of our last shows. Jene reads an email he got. We commend the City of Ludlow for its very successful first Cabin Fever Art and Music Festival, and thank Guardian Savings Bank for their sponsorship.Then, Jerry has a theory: Russia has something on Trump, and what if there is a Russian mole *in* the White House?Our musical guest: Alex Salcidohttps://www.theharmedbrothers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noel Paul Stookey - of the 60's folk trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Jerry Springer have teamed up to find Cincinnati’s most talented activist songwriters.Finalists participate in a special podcast, hosted by Jerry Springer, and including special guest Noel Paul Stookey and his daughter, Liz Stookey Sunde.Organized by the national charity Music 2 Life, Cincinnati's Activist Musician Talent Search attracted dozens of local artists.  Representing diverse genres, these artists have formed creative, music-driven concepts around a multitude of issues that challenge Cincinnati including: gun violence, women's issues, environmental devastation, homelessness and drug abuse. According to Sunde, Music2Life's vision is to encourage these artists as change agents and help them connect them with nonprofits, offering their music to help raise awareness, alleviate suffering and empower the most vulnerable citizens.  A single grand prize winner will receive $5k for their musical change concept and $5k in technical assistance from Music2Life; remaining finalists will receive cash awards for their music and social justice efforts.Review Panelists for this activist musician search included: Noel Paul Stookey, Bootsy Collins, Ed Sawicki (Cincy Blues Society), Courtney Phoenicia (Cincy Music), Ashley Maclin (WIZF FM) and Clara Stryker (Inhaler Radio).The four Finalists are: Casey Campbell & Krystal Peterson (Americana; new soundtrack for civil rights), K-drama - Regis Jones (Rap/Hip Hop; youth empowerment/anti-violence), Sean Geil & the Tillers (Folk/Americana; environment), and Jordana Greenberg (Americana/Folk/Classical; suicide prevention).This inspiring event includes a performance from Stookey (including a duet with Springer), reflections on music's power to make change, and lively musical and concept presentations from the new award winning artists. Donations are gratefully accepted to support these and other national activist artists through Music to Life: gofundme.com/musictolife.Music to Life has spent years developing activism through music by facilitating creative partnerships with nonprofits and artists. While Cincinnati was part of Peter, Paul & Mary's tour circuit, this visit launches Music to Life's talent search to build a network of activist artists around the country. "I grew up in the midwest", says Stookey who went to highschool and college in Michigan, "Cincinnati was a 'welcome home' stop for me on the Peter, Paul and Mary tours.  I'm not surprised to find such talent and social consciousness here.”Jerry gives some perspective on the optimism that began the 60's and the tumultuous events that followed. How Peter, Paul, & Mary brought social justice and anti-war music to main street. The impact of music on our culture. Introduction to Noel "Paul" Stookey.Noel performs "One And Many", "Impeachable", and "Blowing In the Wind" a duet with Jerry. He discusses the power of music, vulnerability, and the major seventh chord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To take part in the first Ludlow Cabin Fever Arts and Music Festival, we have a special Saturday night podcast!  It may not have gone as planned... It rained all day before flash flooding caused the road going in and out of Ludlow to be shut down.  Jene explains how he nearly drowned swimming through the Ohio river trying to get to the coffee parlor. (Don't believe a word of it.)  We talk about the Ludlow Cabin Fever Arts and Music Festival and our part in it. We talk with a tipsy Catfish about the Bootsy Collins foundation and the great enthusiasm for the festival.   Then, because Jerry is stranded due to rain, former high school teacher Jene goes in on the ludicrous idea of arming teachers.  We have many musical guests this week:  Kelley Swindallhttps://www.facebook.com/kelleyswindallmusic/Jordan Smarthttps://www.facebook.com/jordan.smart.986Dana Siposhttp://www.danasipos.com/Al Scorchhttps://www.facebook.com/alscorch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open by addressing the shooting in Parkland.We're joined this week by Rick Kaufman, the executive director of community relations of the Bloomington, Minnesota Public Schools. He was one of the first arrivals when the shooting started at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, in Littleton, Colorado, where he was in a similar position. He’s now a national expert on school crisis management with lots of views about solutions to school shootings, given his experience.Then, before we introduce our musical guest, Jene will tell Megan about the pen he bought Jerry for his birthday during our wives and our weekend trip to NYC. Jerry tells a hilarious story about he and Tony Bennett meeting for the first time in London.  Faced with buying a super-expensive painting by Tony, Jerry can't decide what to do...https://www.tonybennett.com/Musical guest: The Hammer & The Hatchethttp://thehammerandthehatchet.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrate Jerry's birthday!Then, we update our Cincinnati Activists Musician Search. We have great applicants! Plus, we talk about our future podcast with Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, & Mary.The podcast is partnering with Music2Life - check them out here.  http://music2life.org/Then, Jerry reflects on Rob Porter's dismissal and the chaos inside the White House.  Trump is calling for due process, but he certainly wasn't doing that when he was chanting "lock her up," or being accused of sexual harrassment. Musical guest: Fruitionhttp://www.fruitionband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry to tell how the rich and famous celebrate the Super Bowl. Did his team win this year?Jene comments on the Cleveland Indians’ decision to change their logo away from the cartoonish “Chief Wahoo” and its implications for sports mascots used in many schools around the region and country. Jene asks Jerry if he’ll go the Final Four with him in San Antonio if Xavier is one of the four teams this year.Then Jerry checks in on the state of our democracy. How will we withstand the tactics and philosophy of the Trump administration?Musical guest: Michael Johnathon, host and producer of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, out of Lexington, Kentucky.http://www.michaeljohnathon.com/http://www.woodsongs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the Cincinnati Activist Musician Talent Search - the deadline is February 11. If you're a folk musician looking to make change with your music, apply here: http://jerryspringer.com. Before he was an international celebrity, what was Jerry Springer like as a youth? Was he the star quarterback at Forest Hills High School? Was he the third member of Simon and Garfunkel? (No, he spent his leisure time in his lonely room recording on a reel-to-reel tape machine the play-by-play of the Yankees games as he watched the black and white TV with the sound down.)Then, Jerry wonders: As iterations of the "Wall" go back and forth, and weeks after the infamous "shithole" country remarks, has President Trump's stance on immigration changed at all? Musical guest: Dave Hawkinshttp://www.davehawkins.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Megan ask Jerry what he draws the line at when it comes to doing things for money. It's been a while, but we get a call from The Lifeguard asking if any of us would like to join him in attending an annual event he looks forward to each year.Jene says he got an anonymous call from someone saying they saw Jerry going into a new fitness gym. Is he on his own trying to get in shape for the Bear Grylls show.Then Jerry goes in depth on why the government shutdown happened and what it means for the government, and the Republican Party. Musical guest: Slippery Creekhttp://slipperycreekbluegrass.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently got another voicemail from Melania Trump - but this one is very different from the other one's we've gotten. Some outdoor outfitters come on the show to get Jerry ready for Bear Grylls. We guess this is really happening... Jene and Megan chide Jerry for nearly wrecking our Facebook Live operation. Changes have now been made. We’ll explain.Then, Jerry goes in depth on the ramifications on the President of the United States referring to other countries as "Shithole Countries." What a time to be alive. Musical guest: Justin Wellshttp://justinwellsmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up is a new Late Night Phone Message from Melania.Our own Ask the Life Guard contacted us with his New Year’s request. Jerry discusses his exercise routine.Still no response from the TV show Running Wild With Bear Grylls about Jerry being a celebrity guest.Jerry’s Take: With Oprah's speech last week has come talk of her running for president. Is it healthy for celebrities to become politicians?Musical Guest: Ray Viettihttps://www.theharmedbrothers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene updates us on his call with Running Wild With Bear Grylls, a reality show in the wilderness that, for some reason, Jene thinks Jerry should attempt. Then, Jerry tells a story about how he actually once worked for Donald Trump, hosting the Miss Universe pageant and embarrassing himself on television. Then, Jerry worries about how the Democrats are projecting much confidence about the 2018 elections. Democrats are optimistic they could take back both the House and the Senate. But are we seeing it with clear glasses?Furthermore, Jerry wonders about the impact of Republican support of Roy Moore and Donald Trump, and how women voters might perceive those gestures, especially in the midst of the #MeToo movement. Protecting women should be a top priority in the elections this November. Our musical guest: Warrick and Lowellhttp://www.warrickandlowell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry and Megan if either of them currently serves in government - because Jene has an update on his end. Jerry talks about his typical fans. People who say hi to Jerry and ask for selfies always say "I don't watch your show."  Except college kids who say they love it - and it crushes in waiting rooms at hospitals (and prisons).Then Jerry examines Trump's first year in office - how did he do as president and did he hold up to his promises? Musical guest: Warrick and Lowellhttp://www.warrickandlowell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined on this episode by legendary funk musician Bootsy Collins and his wife Patty, who is the head of the Bootsy Collins Foundation. Jerry, the panel and Bootsy discuss shared history and Bootys's album "World Wide Funk."Later in the episode, we hear original music from Bootsy and Patty's son Quiwey’s group FunkSquad. For more on Bootsy:https://www.thebootcave.com/http://www.bootsycollinsfoundation.org/But before that, Megan and Jene beg Jerry to run for governor of Indiana, maybe Florida, possibly Illinois? No such luck. Then Jerry takes a look back at 2017, a strange year for our country. He says Steve Bannon and takedown of the American government was largely successful - for now. He also notices that the Republican Party is unrecognizable, as Evangelicals justify Trump and fiscal conservatives justify a trillion dollar increase to the debt.Music from Booty's son Ouiwey Collins and his band FunkSquad, playing a new song titled "Together We Can."http://artistecard.com/FunkSquad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene says he got an email from Ask The Lifeguard and reads it.Jene pleads with Jerry to allow him to contact the NBC TV show "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" to pitch Jerry as a contestant. Jerry isn't keen on appearing.Then Jerry wonders: Can we legally get rid of Trump? What are the possible outcomes? Musical guest: The Carriershttps://www.facebook.com/Carriersband/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Megan ask Jerry, since he announced he is not running for Ohio governor last week, to consider a run for Kentucky Governor. No, then maybe as Kentucky senator? OK, is there a glimmer of hope that you could set up residence in Folk School’s basement and run for Ludlow city council?Jene tells how he saw Mick Cronin Div. I coach for the University of Cincinnati call out for a fight on Xavier's J.P. Macura, an opposing player at the end of a college basketball game.Jerry’s rant: "This was Trump's worst week ever!".... Is what people say each week. Then he does something even worse the next week. How long can this keep happening?Music this week from Matt Woods: https://therealmattwoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we have a live phone interview with Sylvia Tyson, of the iconic 60s folk duo Ian and Sylvia.  Then, Jerry dives in on the Republican tax bill and how screws the middle class.  The middle class pays more in taxes and loses services they need. The white middle class in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio - who sent Trump to the White House - get killed by this.  The Republicans are rewriting the tax code to appeal to one small group: wealthy Republican donors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry about his decision on the Ohio Governor's race, which Jerry has been considering entering.Then we get to some listener emails. Music from Tyler Childers and the Foodstamps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks listeners to contact us if Jerry married you when he was mayor of Cincinnati, since we want to make a special section of our website showing your pictures. And we want to know if you are still married. If you were married by Jerry send us a message on Facebook. Or send Jene an email at [email protected] continues his search for Linda Pfaffman, who sang with Jerry in a folk group in the 60s. Next week, we’re going to have Sylvia Tyson on the phone - she of Ian and Sylvia fame. Then, Jerry weighs in on the Roy Moore situation and wonders how he can continue to run for Senate. Music this week from Michelle Hemmer:https://www.facebook.com/michellehemmermusic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene urges listeners to regularly go to our website and click on the music play (here) where you can hear all of the songs that have been played on our show over the last several years. You can listen 24/ 7 - unless we're recording a live show! Jene asks Jerry to tell how he learned to play the guitar. Then he recaps a trip to a jazz club in Cincinnati and how roots and jazz have similar backgrounds. Jerry then dives in on an interesting topic - why he wants John Kasich to run for president in 2020. Would he challenge Trump again? Would he have a chance? Our musical guest this week is Joybird: https://www.joybirdmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jerry has a gripe with his barber, cutting his hair shorter than it's been since he was in the military. Also, have you checked out Jerry Springer Radio? It's a mix of all the artists who have appeared on the show. Check it out here: JerrySpringer.com/listen.Then, Jerry asks - how is it possible that some Americans are still with Donald Trump? What will it take for him to lose his hardcore supporters?Music from James Weston, who is back from a summer trip performing in England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene starts by reading an email from a listener.We ask Megan what her weekend camping trip was like in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Did she wear heels and a business suit?Then, we recap: Rex Tillerson called Trump a moron and Bob Corker compared the White House to an adult day care.  Are they joking or is there a serious side to this?  Jerry points out: No one seemed to dispute Trump being a moron, only whether Secretary of State Tillerson actually said it.  Our musical guest is Blake Berglund: https://blakeberglund.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we congratulate Jerry for doing his part in sharing the American culture with Cuba by inviting our former Havana tour guide, Jesus, to his television show yesterday. How did it go?When you were a kid, is it true you were walked from the school gym by administration for your behavior?Then Jerryh wonders: Why is Pres. Trump fighting with Republicans? Who gains out of all this? Musical guest: Blake Berglundhttps://blakeberglund.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some fun off the top: With the passing of Hugh Hefner, was Jerry ever a guest at the Playboy Mansion?Speaking of playboys, is it true that Jene once asked Joan Baez out?Also, Megan sent out a mandate to all podcast employees to submit to a drug test. How did that go over with her co-hosts?Jerry’s Rant: After the Las Vegas mass shooting, Jerry talks about the need for legislation against assault weapons and how the NRA wages political battles against their opponents.  How many more people would be alive today in both Sandy Hook and Las Vegas if assault weapons were illegal?Musical Guest: Brent James & the Vintage Youthhttp://www.brentjamesmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene announces that corporate is requiring the hosts to begin weekly sessions with a staff psychologist. They felt there is an unfair amount of bullying and teasing toward Jene that needs to be addressed.We talk on mic with Jesus Noguera, our friend and tour guide from Havana, Cuba. (To listen to a recap of our trip to Cuba, click here.) We talk about our trip there a year or so ago, his view of the United States, and the American lack of response to the effects of Hurricane Irma in Cuba.Then, Jerry talks about how Donald Trump is fighting with the media and explains what his goals might be. Trump's called the media the enemy of the American people.  What dictator says the media is the enemy of the people?  What does Jerry make of Trump's Jemele Hill comments and the NFL-SOB comments?Musical Guest: Chelsea Ford and the Troublehttps://www.facebook.com/ChelseaFordandTheTrouble/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene introduces our phone guest, Dr. Greg Schrand, of Ask the Lifeguard, who will give an end of summer life guarding report for 2017. Jene mentions a new video about Folk School Coffee Parlor, which is now on our website.Corporate is suggesting we begin work with a staff psychologist, which they are willing to provide.Then, Jerry compares President Trump and President Nixon in a way you might not expect: both used culture wars as a weapon to try to improve their diminishing poll numbers (see Trump's tweets about NFL players.  He says it's not about race, but Jerry argues it's all about race. Musical guest: Steve and Donna Binghttp://www.laughinglizardsband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene says Corporate is now listening regularly and is insisting, based on the inconsistency in format and procedures they hear, that we immediately create an employee handbook. Because this is an HR function, the boys ask Megan for assistance. Jene notices that at the askthelifeguard.com website, it shows an empty lifeguard chair with an “on break” sign hanging on it. Does that mean something about the reliability of the information the lifeguard gives our listeners? Speaking of him, next week we’ll have the lifeguard on as an end-of-summer ritual.Then, Jerry analyzes what will happen as the Republicans try one more time to repeal Obamacare. Musical Guest: Harry SparksA staple of the bluegrass scene in these parts for over forty years, Harry is known and admired by musicians and folks all across the country.  Read more: http://www.nkytribune.com/2015/06/where-the-pick-hits-the-string-the-music-and-luthier-wizardry-of-harry-sparks/Before closing with Down By the Riverside,  we hear Jerry sing a song about Union Terminal recorded in 1971 while he was on Cincinnati city council.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCbtOAaP34k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene is frustrated with an audience member whose phone rings, but then a host interrupts the show in a similar fashion. Then things get ... heated. We play a phone message from Melania. She famously wore stilettos to Houston after Hurricane Harvey, and now she sees a business opportunity out of it. Then we talk about the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida.Following a visit to the OSCEA labor unions in Cincinnati, Jerry talks the importance of unions and how the economy has let the masses down.​Musical guest:  Adam Lee (Adam played the role of Johnny Cash in the musical 'Million Dollar Quartet'). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to the Liberal Progressive wrestler over the phone from Richmond, Virginia.Jerry talks about his Labor Day trip to Cleveland - where he met with unions.Then Jerry talks about why protests are quintessentially American - and why hate groups can't stand them. Musical Guest: Tommy Womack: www.tommywomack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some listener email, Jene accuses Jerry of taking advantage of Jene’s right hand ailment in setting the odds for their annual golf outing in Michigan. Then, Jene and Jerry give their thoughts on Mayweather-McGregor. Wasn’t Jerry a boxer as a young man?Then Jerry goes in depth on the controversial pardon of Sheriff Arpaio. Musical Guest: Arlo McKinleyhttps://www.facebook.com/Arlo-McKinley-The-Lonesome-Sound-237434813128659/?fref=ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Jerry talk about Monday’s solar eclipse and where they viewed it. Jene tries to sell a pair of solar eclipse glasses autographed by Jerry.Jene reads a blistering email complaining about the disastrous excursion on the last edition of "Ask A Lifeguard." Then, Jerry argues why it is fair to call Donald Trump racist given his actions as president. Our musical guest is Tracy Walker: https://www.tracywalker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry to tell how he once met (and then worked for) Senator Bobby Kennedy.Then, Jerry explains what happens if the Republicans stand up to Trump and primary him before the general election in 2020. The Republicans are divided. And if Trump is challenged by another Republican in the next election, they will both lose to the Democratic nominee.Musical Guest: Back by popular demand, the Darren Zancan Band!https://www.facebook.com/darrenzancanband/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene reads emails from listeners bristling at the irresponsibility of our having on Ask the Lifeguard who is running a solar eclipse viewing scam in the Atlantic Ocean off South Caroline in violation of Coast Guard policy of using cheap air mattresses in deep water. Then Jerry wonders what Steve Bannon's goals are in the White House and how much influence he has over the president. Musical Guest: Darren Zancanhttps://www.facebook.com/darrenzancanband/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explain that during last week’s post-podcast dinner, we learned that in Megan’s day job, she does professional training for a skill no one would EVER guess. And when she tells you, the Would You Like to Date Megan promotion will blow up out of control, even though her boyfriend is sitting in the audience tonight.Jene asks Jerry and Megan if they are interested in going to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, for a three-day campout at the center of the solar eclipse. For coverage, check out our Facebook + YouTube channels. Then Jerry wonders if anyone has realized that a lot of Americans could be in danger of drowning due to sudden darkness the day of the solar eclipse. We "Ask the Lifeguard" to see what preparations his profession is making. Then, Jerry explains why Medicare for all is the best solution for heath care.Musical Guest: Hank Erwinhttp://www.hankerwinmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Jerry goof on each other’s recent disparate vacations - Jene driving four thousand miles across America and back and sleeping in a tent, while Jerry and his people jetted to America’s finest venues for two weeks.Jene compares the Mark Zuckerberg entourage he witnessed at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park with ones of Jerry’s that he’s seen. Jene got a cut rate “senior” pass for all the national parks he and Bonnie visited on his trip. Did Jerry get a half-off pass for Coronado? Then, we update our "Dating Megan" sweepstakes. We’re deluged with requests weekly, but Megan is about to get married. Is this fair to her fans?Then Jerry wonders: Would Donald Trump pardon himself? Or his family? Jerry takes a look into what might be the future.Our musical guest this week is our own Casey Campbell: https://www.caseycampbellmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene talks about the exotic locations for his upcoming vacation and the kind of high-tech gadgets he will be bringing with him. Then Jerry talks about his upcoming vacations and what he's bringing. Spoiler alert: less. Then we get a call from State Senator Tip Kemper about his new state senate bill SB771, The Brain Drain Bill.Then Jerry goes in depth about why political outsiders have such sudden appeal all over the world. What is going on?Musical Guest: Brent James and the Vintage Youthhttp://www.brentjamesmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene and Jerry talk about how Jene’s brother lost a job because of Springer.Jene explains that corporate wants to talk to us about some of the things we’re doing on air, and Melody Gates, a corporate official, is on the phone. We take her call and hear her show notes.Then, Jerry goes through what seems like an unlikely scenario: Donald Trump getting re-elected in 2020. Could it happen? Why? Musical Guest: Brent James and the Vintage Youthhttp://www.brentjamesmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone from corporate is taking notes and will be on the podcast next week with critiques for Jerry, Jene, and Megan.Jene asks Jerry and Megan if they are going to set out to set the Unlimited Mileage world record this summer like they claimed they would do.Jerry talks about the Glastonbury festival he attended and how Johnny Depp was telling jokes on stage about Trump, but then he went too far.  Free speech is important, but people with microphones need to be more responsible with what they say.  Social media can make dangerous people misinterpret the intentions, and the seriousness, of comments. Then, Jerry asks: is there any policy issue more important than healthcare, which the Republicans are trying to strip down? Our musical guest this week: Jamon Zeilerhttp://www.zeilerguitars.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene asks Jerry about his recent time in England. Jerry was born in England - in a subway station during World War Two. Did any English people ask Jerry to run for Parliament? Then, we talk to Dr. Greg Shrand in a new edition of "Ask A Lifeguard." Jene asks Jerry and Megan if they are going to set out to set the Unlimited Mileage world record this summer like they claimed they would do. Then, speaking of Jerry's trip to the UK, what did Jerry notice about how America's standing has changed abroad since the election of President Trump? What is the worldview of Europeans and the English in particular regarding our new president? Musical guest: Josie Galvin, a 10-yr.-old student of ukulele and song writing, our youngest performer yet, backed up by her uke teacher, Hanna Mathey, a professional performer and string instrument teacher. (This young performer is part of our ongoing emphasis on keeping roots music alive through generations and showcasing the music instruction happening at Folk School Coffee Parlor.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More talk about corporate pressure against the bad jokes our hosts frequently tell. But in the face of the bosses, Jene bravely tells more bad jokes.Then, the panel discusses Megyn Kelly's decision to do a feature on Alex Jones, the Infowars sensationalist who has made life miserable for victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.Then, Jerry gives reasons why he doesn't like the idea of impeachment of Donald Trump... and the reason why he's for it.Musical guest: Elk Creekhttps://elkcreekmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open with a pressing question: Why have we stopped telling lame jokes? Corporate pressure? Shame? Jene will then tell one just to make sure we return to our roots. Jerry talks about performing on the Dick Clark Show's 50th anniversary with Little ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene reads an email from corporate lambasting our new company, Eulogies Are Us, but then compliments us for our public service segment, Ask the Life Guard.Jene asks Jerry if Simon and Garfunkel attended his high school. How about Rodney Dangerfield? ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Warning: There is adult language in this episode*This week's podcast is Part Two of our Masters Series episode with Patrick Haggerty of Lavender Country. (Check out last week's episode for Part 1.)We talk to Patrick, a 72-year-old gay country mus... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Adult content warning for this episode**We are joined in this episode by singer-songwriter Patrick Haggerty -- and his nine-person band Lavender Country -- a prolific country singer who is one of the only musicians of the genre who identifies as ga... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan comes back and we read a comment from Facebook Live user asking about her. Our engineer tells us a guy is on the “show line” asking if we could bring him on the air to promote his website. He’s a professional lifeguard who has guarded in hotel ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, it's just Jene and Jerry... Where in the world is Megan Hils?Big news! We got another call from Melania Trump, this time about her “like” of a tweet from a guy alleging Donald has built a wall between them in their marriage.Also: Remember... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene is all excited about our being nominated for an Otis Award and reads the letter announcing our nomination in the category Most Creative Use of an Elevator.Jene then suggests that the Jerry Springer Trio street perform at Cincinnati’s Findlay Mar... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Megan comment obliquely on the story Jerry told us at last week’s production dinner, and it is likely the best Springer story we’ve ever heard, rivaling the one where Jerry peed all over himself in an Italian restaurant bathroom. Jene says h... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined this episode by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary.Their group, which carried on the tradition of roots music from people like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, moved folk music into the mainstream during the 1960s and 70s ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene reads some emails we’ve received in response to Jerry’s idea of starting a company called Eulogies Are Us. Then Jene leads Jerry and Megan in a game called “Who said this quote?" in response to Trump’s inaugural address. In other pressi... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene and Megan ask Jerry how his “wise assedness” evolved from his childhood. Then Jene tells how he sought Bigfoot last weekend. Then, we ask Megan about Tinder Elite, not that she’s ever used such dating apps. Then Jerry gives his take on our n... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, the gang talks March Madness, and Jene's Xavier Musketeers' surprising run. Jene proposes a new business venture for the podcast. It’s called Eulogies Are Us. Jene explains. Jene and Jerry discuss an interesting evening in Little Rock, Arkan... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene starts by reading some listener emails. Then: Why do so many things Jene promotes (Unlimited Mileage, The Book Club, to name several) never actually happen? How is his job security looking? Next, it is revealed that Megan is building a beautif... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with an update on the "Who Wants To Date Megan" sweepstakes, and a peek into Jerry's weekly schedule. Jene (with some of his former City Wide Learning Community High School students sitting in the audience tonight) will explain how Jerry Spr... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 100! The Elevator Comics make their debut here. Jene and Megan ask Jerry to describe the atmosphere of his office between tapings of his show. We picture it bustling with activity and show business deal making, people coming and go... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry talks about doing a live version of Price is Right at Mystic Lake Casino just outside Minneapolis. Did Jerry do comedy on the elevators? Now, the Elevator Comics even have a commercial... Then, the group talks about the crazy turn of events at ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene just came back from their annual trip to New York where Jerry grew up, to celebrate his birthday. They saw Chazz Palminteri's "A Bronx Tale" on Broadway -- and got to hang with the star himself afterwards. Jene and Jerry talk about th... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, comedian and fellow Westwood One podcast host Paul Mercurio calls in. He talks about some of the guests on his podcast, Two Chairs & a Microphone, including Paul McCartney and Stephen Colbert.Speaking of guests over the phone, we got anothe... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and the gang start by talking about Super Bowl 51 and Jerry's annual tradition of going to a party -- where a special seat is saved for him. Jene and Jerry talk about how they once teamed up (Jene at a high school-without-walls and Jerry as a c... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan is back! Jerry and Jene swear they didn't do anything wrong since she was gone. Jene asks Jerry why we had trouble with his phone last week while using it for Facebook Live on our episode. He tells the story. (A reminder: you can watch all our ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about our experiences at the Women’s Day Marches in Sarasota and Cincinnati, as well as the “size of the crowds” debate.We play a phone message from Kelly Anne Conway. With Conway announcing that Trump will not ever release his taxes (becau... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry tells a new joke. We get a call from Denise Compton, who has parlayed Podcast Watch into a new organization called the Trump-ets, a right-wing women’s Trump-supporter organization that sends its members onto various media outlets to threaten bo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eighty-eight percent of our website audience want to see the full picture of Jerry in a Speedo from the 1970s. Twelve percent say, “For the love of God, NO.”Jene got an email from corporate lambasting the podcast for cussing during the last episode. ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start by going through some of the fantastic Standing Rock protest songs that have been sent to us. Then, Jene has an old photo from a vacation in Hilton Head involving his and Jerry’s families (circa 1970s) where Jerry is shirtless at the pool. ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we got another voicemail from the soon-to-be-First-Lady Melania Trump. We take a listen.Jerry says he got a reference form for Jene from the Trump Transition Team, and he and Megan fill it out on the air. When the question of likability comes ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SJene asks Jerry to sign a Trump/Pence sign, and despite Kellyanne insisting this wouldn't happen again, we got another phone message from Melania. Jene reads some emails from listeners. We got another entrant to the “Who Wants To Date Megan” promoti... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry asks about the Melania voice messages, and Jene says Kellyanne Conway has now left a threatening one saying we are to no longer play any Melania messages, so we play Kellyanne’s. Next, we are looking to listen to your songs about Standing Rock!... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry asks if Melania Trump has left any more messages. She has. Jene has Jerry’s book with him and asks how the “Jerry, Jerry” chant started on his TV show. He then references a section listing requirements for audience members and applies them to o... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene says we got another late night call from Melania Trump on our answering machine. Jene asks Jerry about his experience at the epic Ohio State/Michigan football game, which he attended. The group discusses how Jill Stein and now Hillary Clinton ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got another late-night phone message from Melania Trump. Will it be a regular thing?!We talk about the Million Woman March on the day after the inauguration. Jerry tells how he got a call from his Uncle Leo on the day after the election to rave ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melania Trump is a big Jerry Springer Show fan and also loves our podcast. (Who knew?) She left a late night message on our podcast answering machine ... Jene explains that he bought Jerry’s book, The Ringmaster, to learn more about his boss, and Jer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry predicts what will happen in the course of Trump's presidency. America is no longer a moral leader of the world, and education is the new battleground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some fun election news: we talk about how Matt Catfish Williams took Jerry’s campaign donation and ran first in a six-person Ludlow City Council election.Then Jerry breaks down the presidential election. Don't miss it.Musical guest: Joe Holt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene says corporate said not to let Jerry tell the hearing aid joke anymore, at risk of having pay withheld. Will he tell it... again? Megan and Jene ask Jerry to tell about his doing the Price is Right around the country. Any stories “from the road?” Jene tells the story about his political confrontation with the owner of a B&B in rural Ohio where he stayed for a night during his bike ride last week on the Ohio to Erie Trail. (She had a Trump sign in the business’ front yard and the breakfast conversation got tense.) We wonder what should be on Jerry’s tombstone: Maybe, “My Bad.” Speaking of his TV show, we ask Jerry to explain the process of how a typical show is put together running from when someone contacts them with a relationship grievance to it being on the air. Jerry discusses the infamous decision by James Comey to announce the FBI was reading more emails related to Hillary Clinton. Musical Guest: Lost Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opening: We’re getting complaints from corporate, about Jerry’s telling of the same joke again and again and again. He must stop, now under direction from corporate. (Then Jene asks Jerry who that older guy he was talking to out front.)  Jene tells shockingly how his uncle Antonio just died and how on his deathbed last week he announced he was changing his lifelong Democratic affiliation to Republican. He told Jene why. The group discusses getting Tales, Tunes, and Tomfoolery tattoos. How some of the worst tattoos are of Jerry on peoples' bodies.   Jene talks about a guitar he gave Jerry for his birthday.  Bob Dylan just got the Nobel Prize, and when Jerry was mayor of Cincinnati, Dylan received the key to the city from Jerry.   Jerry explains how he got the Eagles, Kenny Rogers, Dylan, Linda Rondstadt, and others to perform in Cincinnati. Then Jerry discusses the civil war within the Republican party. How Trump has damaged it for the next decade. Trump puts himself first before his country and everyone else. Where are the leaders of the Republican party? Musical Guest: Chalk Eye <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChalkEye1/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ChalkEye1/</a> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have started petitions to remove the Trump name from the front of their buildings. Is the damage Trump has done to his business palpable, and is it permanent? People ask, how do you guys do Facebook Live? With some elaborate rig of video gear? No -- we record with Jerry Springer’s actual phone hanging from a tripod. Speaking of social media, Jerry’s Twitter following is growing with his short, funny comments on this election cycle. Become a Jerry Twitter follower today. Jene asks Jerry to tell about his trip to the Cubs game with his grandson and family. And speaking of his grandson, his own sports prowess is growing making it likely, Jene claims, that he’ll get an unneeded college sports scholarship one day proving once again the system is rigged against us working class slobs. Jene tells the audience Jerry is going to tell the hearing aid joke in a second for the last time, and PLEASE do not laugh, not even one of you. You’ve all heard it many times before. And as Megan points out, “He only does it because you all laugh.” He tells the joke and we see what happens. Jerry goes in depth on what the Christian Right's reasoning is for supporting Trump for President. How the president is the symbol of our country. Musical Guest: The Local Honeys http://www.thelocalhoneys.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First -- we're officially partners with Westwood One! Cool! Then Jerry sits talks about the cleansing of Yom Kippur this year. Jene tells how his once-third-grade daughter was the first Democrat to win in one of Ohio’s most Republican counties. Jene asks Jerry to tell about his part in the making of Austin Powers. Jerry tells a new joke, and also the hearing aid joke again. (We’re going for the record.) Jerry recaps Sunday's debate ahead of tomorrow's final one and dives into the mess and repercussions of the Trump Tape. The Republican Party is officially a mess. Musical Guest: Red Cedars, the musicians behind our podcast's theme song. Read more › The post Austin Powers, Trump Tapes and Presidential Debates: Ep. 78 appeared first on Jerry Springer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene tells the story of going to jail in Kentucky. He met a convicted murderer among other inmates. Jene asks Jerry, as a test of our audience, to tell the hearing aid joke AGAIN. Jerry talks about his recent tweet about Donald Trump that went viral and the impact of that. Jerry then talks more about the presidential debates, including the impact of Fox News's relentless spin in their polls for Donald Trump and how it promotes ignorance. Jerry talks about how the Founding Fathers' campaigns were much filthier than the current one. How Trump has gone beyond marginalizing minorities and has now screwed up going after people whose vote he needs. Trump states he's smart not paying taxes, but unwittingly insinuates people who do pay taxes are dumb. Finally, Megan talks to a potential date live on the show. Musical Guest: The Newbees.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry to tell about the open house he attended for his grandson's school and how he felt like the dread of a kid in school again. Then, Jene plays a late night message received from caller Denise Compton. Then the panel discusses the Hillary bashing needs to stop. She is not the lesser of two evils. There is nothing evil about Hillary. Jerry describes how the Clinton Global Initiative gives 87% of their proceeds to many different countries. Jene discusses how percentage of guns being sold to new owners is down, but current owners are buying more guns. Jerry talks about his show was received with outrage at first and how like Trump has become ordinary in our culture. Jerry tells another lame-ass joke and Jene follows. Jerry’s Rant: Hillary’s comment, Box of Deplorables. Musical Performance: Dave Davies, accompanied by Jeff and Misty Perholtz of The Newbees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene talks about his setbacks with Unlimited Miles policy. Jene and Jerry do new jokes, to ... some ... success. Jerry talks about Hillary Clinton's illness and its effect on the race. He also talks about her “deplorable” comment. Jene asks Jerry to tell about the time he was roasted by legacy comedy stars, and about him roasting David Hasselhoff on Comedy Central. Jene talks about the “Sacred Stone Camp” protest in Cannonball, North Dakota. Then, Jerry talks about the goals and intentions behind Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem and whether that form of protest is appropriate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opening: Jene advances the Unlimited Mileage podcast venture. We also learn where Megan really was when she claimed she was on her 17th international cruise. Then we get a phone call from Susie Sampson, who proposes that show ditches Denise Compton for her as our conservative correspondent. She claims she can guide the panel, lobbyist style, through the shark-infested waters of haters who are hellbent on taking down the podcast. Jerry explains how, in the 20th Century, the most cultured and educated society in western civilization fell to the Nazi Hitler regime and how America must be cautious about a similar fate. Also, Jerry gives his thoughts on the death of Phyllis Schlafly, who will be remembered as an opponent to the equal rights movement. Music: Rubber Knife Gang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where’s Megan? Jene and Jerry call her to find out where she is... and it may be another cruise ship. Then we talk to Jerry's assistant, Jenna, by phone after Jene wonders if all of Jerry’s employees get such vacation packages. Then Jene does a joke followed by Jene asking Jerry what his first job was as a kid. Jene and Jerry discuss 13-hole golf. Jerry goes in depth on the conservatives’ plot to instigate a constitutional convention in America. Musical Guest: Dana Sipos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry about a TV commercial he saw on his TV show the other day. Jene makes a pitch to Jerry and Megan that they join him on a unique quest to set a Guinness record. Jene and Jerry chide Megan for being preoccupied with her phone tonight. They learn she’s texting with someone through a dating website. (You can still sign up to try to date Megan here!) Jerry gets invited to a 50th anniversary of the American Council Of Young Political Leaders honoring Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell. Jerry talks about his experience with that group, which flew him and his colleagues to the Middle East to gain political experience. While there, Jerry received a phone call from someone in the P.L.O. who asked to have the group meet to bring a message to President Carter. What followed was international intrigue. Finally, Jerry will give his take on Ryan Lochte and the American swimmers who got into trouble in Rio. Musical Guest: Andrew Hibbard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jerry asks Megan, as a human resources professional, to give us some guidelines as we follow what lies ahead for Roger Ailes. Then Jene, who served on an Ohio board of elections for a number of years, which are made up of a balanced number of Republicans and Democrats, will talk about the absurdity of Trump claiming American elections can be rigged. Jerry discusses how America can only be destroyed from within and how Trump in many ways is trying to do just that. Then Jerry wonders: With falling poll numbers, could Trump actually step aside? Are there historic precedents for this kind of thing? Finally, Jene asks Jerry if an American president has ever told him he’s watched the Jerry Springer Show. Our musical guest is Truckstop Waterfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Jerry got the chance to have dinner with Hillary Clinton at a fundraiser in Florida. He tells us about it. Then talks about hosting the Opie Show in NYC. Then, Jerry compares Donald Trump to another infamous American politician: Joseph McCarthy. Both went after the American military, in Trump's case, he attacked a gold star family, and their parties turned against them. Finally, another installment of Who Wants to Date Megan? PJ from Colorado over the phone.Musical Guest: James Weston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang recaps stories from their trip to the Democratic National Convention: Bernie delegates, Jerry's role in Convention media, logistics, Facebook Live and Jerry speaking to state delegations. Jerry explains that there has never been an election like this one. The very idea of America is at stake. He discusses Trump's reaction to the Khan family and how it's not enough to blast Trump for being insensitive, but what about the people supporting him who now know what he's about. Right now there is no Republican Party. Next, a Southern conservative named Susie Sampson calls in to sing God Bless America with Jerry. Susie screws up the words. Then Jerry gives it a shot. Casey Campbell comes to the rescue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and the panel discuss their plans for the convention, then wonder why the Ohio delegation got stuck at an airport hotel instead of downtown Philly where the parties and bars are. Like, who got blessed with downtown hotels? Jene will reveal. Then they discuss a S.O.S tracking device where Jerry's movements could be tracked. Jerry’s Rant: Hillary and the FBI interrogation. The pro's and con's of HRC's FBI decision that she didn't do anything illegal with her email. And, how Donald Trump is unstable, and why people want to vote for him. America is the Statue of Liberty and not the wall. Jene gets Jerry to tell about the time he was anchoring the news and his planned commentary (He did closing editorials when he was news anchor of the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati) caused management to panic and pull it from the teleprompter. What Jerry did next was really interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene pulls out a Jerry Springer CD, one from a box he has had in storage in his garage for several years. David plays “There Ain’t No Trash in My Trailer (track 11).” Jerry tells the story of how that CD came about and the time he performed in some casinos singing songs from that CD. Jene will be departing in the near future on a trip to Idaho on his birthday, so there won’t be a chance for the podcast family to give him his proper birthday wishes. So maybe tonight would be a good time for everyone to sing him happy birthday. Jerry’s Rant: Why Donald Trump is dangerous for America? Jene and Megan ask Jerry about the slogan he ended newscasts with when anchoring the news and now uses on his TV show. Where did it come from? We then get Jerry to tell the story about the time he refused to do his news commentary because of threatened management censorship.Musical guest: Rondstadt Generations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry, Megan and Jene make some personal comments about the historic massacre in Orlando. (Jene met one of the murdered victims one morning at breakfast with his daughter. She worked with him at Universal.) We have Jene's daughter on the phone to speak about her friend. Jene and Megan ask Jerry about his experiences last week in his birth country, England. Megan tells how we use his cell phone for some podcast social media tasks, that Jerry's made his password 1234. Then when he realized how stupidly predictable that was, he changed it to A, B, C, D. Jene tells the story about how he’s so cheap he once got electric fencing for his dog from a low-price bootleg company that conditioned his dog to its jarring shock in three painful seconds. Jerry’s Rant: Can Trump be given the nuclear codes? Jene asks Jerry to talk about his recent trip back to Kew Gardens with his old buddies from childhood.Musical Guest: Grant Peeples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry explains why communism doesn't work and why the world needs capitalism to function. The group discusses the difference between socialism and communism. They break down how dictators have found minorities to use as a scapegoat for problems and then wrap patriotism around it to become powerful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Donald Trump proving us all wrong? At the time of recording, he led Hillary in multiple national polls. Why is this happening and could it continue? He also talks about Trump's take on illegal immigrants. Jerry states Trump talking about these people getting deported is dangerous because it will make America more tribal. He states when Trump talks about deporting 11 million people, we should get "PISSED OFF!" Finally, Jene asks Jerry to tell about the time he spent several nights as a homeless person in the streets of Cincinnati, why he did it, how it was pulled off and what he learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene asks Jerry if he’s ever served time in jail. He says, shockingly, yes. And he then tells about the night he spent in the Civil War era Cincinnati Workhouse, the Dickensesque municipal jail. Jerry talks about how his favorite job was mayor of Cincinnati. Jerry assails conservatives for their battle with transgender Americans over bathrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We check in on Megan’s online dating life. Jene and Jerry tell how on a recent political trip in Ohio, they learned a new term pertinent to Jerry’s TV show: “Snatch a wig.” Jene asks Jerry to tell about the audiences on his TV show, who are they, where do they come from? The best colleges in the country send kids straight from their campuses on busses to further their education at his show. Then Jene asks Jerry to tell about the dating guidelines during college at Tulane when he was there and we compare those with Megan’s at UK, as well as his life on Bourbon Street as a young student. Jene asks Jerry to give his take on Donald Trump’s complaints about the delegate rules in various states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State Senator Tip Kemper calls in with another outrageous proposal. Next, Jene wonders if Jerry -- the father of reality and modern talk television -- should be held responsible for the rise and national obsession with Donald Trump. Jene proposes that Megan sign up for J Date, the Jewish online dating service. He asks Jerry and Megan to role-play what a phone call would sound like if they had exchanged numbers through the website service. Then, Jerry refutes the idea that America is falling apart -- a often-repeated refrain from today's politicians. During the 60's with Vietnam and civil rights unrest America was actually falling apart -- with leaders like J.F.K, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers, and others being assassinated -- but we made it through that, too.Musical Guest: Full Moon Ranch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene tells the audience Jerry’s colonoscopy went without incident. He knows because he was there with a camera crew. We’re doing some polite editing before we can put it on the website. But he got the phone number of the medical technician while in the procedure room who assisted, and we get her on the phone with Jerry’s report. In memory of Glenn Frey, Jene asks Jerry to tell about the time he gave the key to the city of Cincinnati to the Eagles and sang with them. Jene tells a joke and asks Jerry to tell one that Jenna provided for him. Then, Jerry explains why Christian Republicans are backing Trump even though he doesn't represent their values.Musical Guest: Elia Burkart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry, Jene and Megan went to Cuba last week -- in this podcast, they recap the highlights of the trip, which include: -Jerry not being recognized by many Cubans because his show isn't on there. So Casey became the star. -Where was Megan for 28 hours? And why did they almost keep her in Cuba at the very end? -Jene was the most invisible member of the delegation who said very little. (Remember, team, what is said in Cuba STAYS in Cuba!) -Jerry said to a ranking government official at dinner, “You want some?” -Jerry singing "I Saw Her Standing There" on the Malecon Wall with a crowd gathering to hear but no one knowing he’s a US celebrity. He earned their love with talent. -The “ranking govt. official “ who told us at dinner about being jailed, tortured and exiled by Batista for 11 days before returning when the revolution was won and Fidel, Che, Raul and others paraded into Havana victorious, and going sleepless for 8 days among a jubilant celebration. -Realizing that music is the universal language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene reads several new emails from listeners, and one cites Jerry’s lack of new jokes. Jene calls Jerry's assistant, Jenna, and asks if she could add one new job to her list of responsibilities: printing a good joke for Jerry each Tuesday. Please, Jenna. Our listeners are begging you. Speaking of jokes, Jene reads the punchlines of several fantastic jokes. The other parts of the jokes are unspeakably inappropriate for our show and won’t be revealed. Jerry goes in depth about how the questions posed to presidential candidates are not the same as the decisions a president has to face. Therefore, how they do in a debate isn't necessarily an indicator of how good of a president they'll be.Our musical guest is Easy Tom Eby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry questions why our usual recording schedule has had some Tuesdays when Jene, the producer, has directed blocking them out messing up our recording rhythm. Megan notes that she also has been curious about why that’s happened but never brought it up. When they press Jene he admits that the… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show starts with the gang discussing what they should take to Cuba to offer as representative of our American culture since we’re gong on a “people-to-people” trip? CDs of folk artists? Flyers promoting “Would you like to date Megan?” Jerry Springer Unplugged tapes for VCRs? Jerry Springer Panties from his show’s souvenir store? Jerry then discusses why Bernie Sanders supporters should not deride Hillary Clinton in the primaries, considering future implications for the party and election. Jerry tells the story of the time he gave the key to Cincinnati to Bob Dylan. Jene tells about the time the little person KKK guy came on Jerry's TV show. Our musical guest is Findlay Napier, and he’ll be joining us from his home country of Scotland via Skype. He’s one of the artists who responded to our Songwriters’ Stump on our website. This will show our technological savvy and reach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jerry and Megan whine to Jene that in spite of his complaints that he doesn’t get enough talk time on TT&T, he actually dominates the word count. Jene and Jerry quiz Megan on her experiences with online dating organizations and whether some lead to awkward moments, like sending a guy back to his home city almost before his car’s motor cools down. Jene tells a short anecdote about his cousin who just quit a Catholic monastery after living there for 21 years. Jerry goes into detail about the future of the Republican Party, which could be about to disintegrate.Musical Guest: Joe Stone, who has a musical history with Jerry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene whines how the rich get all the freebies, even though they don't need them -- as evidenced by Jerry being given multiple comped menu items during a dinner with Jene and their wives in NYC. Then Megan points out that it happened just the other night during our post-show dinner at Skyline. Jene gets Jerry to tell the story of how he came to Cincinnati and met his wife Micki on a blind date. Then, Jene gets Jerry to explain his theory of how Trump’s people could walk en masse from the convention, should he have most of the delegates this summer in Cleveland. There are many ways Trump could still be denied the nomination.Our musical guest this week is Mark Utley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast celebrates the Reds Opening Day on location at a festive art gallery inspired by Reds baseball cards. Special guest is Ken Broo a Cincinnati sports broadcaster friend of Jerry's who worked with Jerry when he was the news anchor. The group talks about how Jerry rooted for the Yankees while mayor of Cincinnati even -- and of course, the Reds played the Yanks in the World Series. (The local papers even outed Jerry as a Yankees fan!) Jerry tells the story of how he got out of being bullied as a kid by wearing a Yankee uniform to school -- he's been a fan ever since. Jerry even caught for Whitey Ford at a Yankee fantasy camp and had a meltdown when Mickey Mantle came to bat.Our musical guest this week is Willie Tea Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene proposes that if Megan and he are not going to commit to constantly calling Jerry “Mr. Mayor” then they at least should show respect by calling him “Mr. Springer.” Jerry tells them the day after the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl, Peyton Manning saw Jerry backstage at Meredith Viera's show and called out to him, “Mr. Springer!” Jene gets Jerry to tell how he met his long lost cousin from Israel. Jerry, Jene and Megan talk about the union membership drop in recent years. Jerry discusses the ongoing pressures of unions, even if their numbers shrink. To flesh out the discussion, we introduce Nicholas Williams, a member of the local electricians’ union, who will soon have his own union electrician’s shop.Musical Guest: Willow Tree Carolers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast starts with an update on Megan's dating status. Is she willing to stay single for the "Who Wants to Date Megan" contest? The guys make sure she didn't get married on any of her recent vacations. Jene asks Jerry to talk about leading the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans this year. Jene explains he was left alone on the same night in Florida to try to entertain guests at their friend’s birthday party while Jerry, whom the guests really wanted to hear from, was in New Orleans being a celebrity. We hear a new Sarah Palin Minute. Then Jerry notices how politicians readily talk about their faith now, and how that used to be considered a mistake. John Kennedy's Catholicism, for example, was considered a liability. Jerry describes how this seems at odds with candidate's political views and how voting for things that are non-Christian is hypocritical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode was recorded March 22, the day of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. Jerry Springer interviews Cheryl Miller, who was at the Brussels airport attacked by terrorists earlier in the day. She Skypes live with the panel and they process the events of the day, the unique political situation in Belgium -- and across Europe -- and what we can learn from this horrific tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry wonders: How will Sanders pay for Medicare and college for everyone? Will conservative places like Cincinnati vote for tax increases by voting for Sanders? Sanders hasn't told voters how he will pay for programs -- because he would have to admit he'll raise taxes. Also, how Republicans think they can reign in Trump if he is elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry laments that Jene is always bailing on recording dates for the podcast because of merely SPORTS. They talk about both of their obsessions with several teams, Xavier Basketball for Jene, the New York Yankees for Jerry. Then, Jerry describes how the negativity of politics has affected younger generations' views of government and politicians. He also describes his vision of the future of the two parties. Our musical guest this week is Pat Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene talk about the fact that we’re now heard live through a stream on our website. Tonight is the first night! Go to JerrySpringer.com/listen to try it out. Jerry and Jene whine that Megan gets so much vacation time and they get none. They call Megan, who is in Key West about to board a cruise ship. Jene tells Jerry a reporter called him to try to reach Jerry to get some comments for a preparatory obit for someone who isn’t even sick. The subject’s name will not even be hinted at, but the fact that this is even done will be joked about. Clearly that might be done for a celebrity like Jerry. But for Jene??? Then, Jerry talks about his time in Iowa doing work for the BBC. Our musical guest is Honey and Houston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show begins with Megan, the show's HR rep, detailing the podcast's drug testing policy. Jerry talks about one of his more unusual traditions -- traveling to Texas every year to do his Elvis impersonation on the anniversary of The King's birthday. Then, Jerry comments on Bernie Sanders. Jerry believes Hillary Clinton is the less risky candidate. A right-wing Congress and a right-wing president, he says, would be disastrous.Our musical guest this week is Maria Carelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry then introduces Jo Ann Staples, who survived a tragic bear accident in late August of 2008 in Gates of the Arctic National Park in remote northern Alaska. The story has four elements: the backpack trip and the grizzly bear attack, the dramatic rescue that eventually got her to the hospital in Fairbanks about 250 miles away, the ongoing treatments she’s still undergoing, and the lessons she’s learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Denise Compton returns from Asheville, NC -- where Jene and Bonnie met her on the street (she was, unsurprisingly, stumping for the Trump campaign). Jerry discusses the dangers of concealed gun laws. Jene and Jerry riff on New Years Resolutions for a bit, and Jene even says Jerry could stand to lose a few pounds. Finally, Jene asks Jerry about his humanitarian missions in Africa, where he went on Camboni Missions. Jerry explains what he learned, including how little of life is truly in our control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry talks about the armed takeover of a federal building in Burns, Oregon, in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Jerry draws comparisons to other protests and wonders about the legitimacy of the protesters' motivations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Megan by phone who accuses us of moving last night’s recording date creating a work conflict for her as a tactic to ditch her from the holiday party. Jerry gets his jokes at the library. Jene online. Jene tells about a scary moment he had recently when… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The group talks about Trump's PR rep who has figured out how to use the right trigger words to get people to follow him on Twitter. Jerry talks about Republicans are starting to worry about how Trump is hurting their chances of getting re-elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry talks about how Trump and a bunch of other Republican candidates don't want non-Christian immigrants in America. Jerry references a cartoon where Trump is cutting off the statue of liberty's head off. Jerry calls out Republicans to stand up against the anti-American sentiments these candidates are professing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene gets Jerry to tell the story about the time he was traveling in Europe with his lovely and proper wife Micki and got the front of his pants all wet in the restaurant bathroom. Jerry says he had no choice but to go out on the street and be recognized with totally wet pants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry tells a story about when he was mayor of Cincinnati, and he had the duty of presiding over the start of Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving Day half marathon. Jerry, dressed in business attire as mayor, including leather dress shoes, got caught in the moment, started the race with the runners in the front and ran the entire course dressed that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene begin the show talking about Jerry's experience acting on Broadway in Chicago a few years ago. Then, Jerry's Dancing With The Stars partner Kym Johnson calls in and they trade stories from the hit show.Our musical guest this week is Cincinnati Folksinger and His Uptown Band. https://www.reverbnation.com/cincinnatifolksinger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer explains why TV stars like Donald Trump are not fit to be president without holding office first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry talks in about how the widely admired student activism of the 1960s came alive recently when Jonathan Butler and the Mizzou football team drove their university president out. Also, the Cincinnati Dancing Pigs jug band performs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of Gurf Morlix's appearance on the show, he plays more tunes, tells more stories from his career and the road, and a lifetime of making music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast is extremely proud to feature folk music legend Gurf Morlix in this week's episode! Morlix is a Grammy winner, Austin Music Hall of Famer, producer, instrumentalist, song writer and Americana soloist. He’s produced records for Lucinda Williams and Blaze Foley, among others and toured with Warren Zevon (My Dirty Life and Times). His latest solo record is called Eatin’ at Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene talk about Bernie Sanders and the idea of socialism. Jerry talks about why he's for Hillary over Bernie. Then Jene and Jerry talk about going to Cuba and recording material for some podcast episodes. Plans are coming together; Jene gives a preview of what will happen this spring with the help of the Center for Cuban Studies in NYC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jene gets Jerry to talk about his role with the Ohio Democratic Party. At Jene’s urging, he does a riff on what makes us Democrats different from Republicans. He answers the question why are we Democrats. It's all about our moms told us: "Be kind to others." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Megan recaps the panel on how her dating life is, and how meeting guys on Tinder is going. Does on the Jerry Springer Podcast help or hurt her social life? Next, the panel wonders aloud if they should plan to do a podcast in Cuba. Is Jerry a celebrity there? What is Cuban folk music like? Speaking of Cuba, Jene asks Jerry about the book he’s reading covering the Russian revolution, and whether he sees connections to modern American politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The show starts with Jene thanking Jerry for finally (after 45 years of friendship) bringing him on his private plane. Although, Jene laments that he had to sit in the luggage compartment. Then, Jerry warms up the crowd with his warm-up jokes he uses on The Jerry Springer Show. ... Prepare yourself. Then the group discusses the role of the NRA in American government and the massive toll guns take every day. Jerry compares gun legislation to car safety legislation and the group wonders if there has been a tipping point when it comes to public opinion.Music guest: Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 25th episode starts with a celebrity phone call from Sarah Palin. It turns out she's looking for a place to be a political analyst after being fired from Fox News -- how about our podcast? Next, a contestant reveals himself for who "Who Wants To Date Megan" (you can still apply!). There's a slight problem, and quickly the show turns into an episode of, well, The Jerry Springer Show. Then, Jerry talks about his love for the late Yogi Berra. When he was a kid, Jerry's family moved to New York from London, and he wore Yankees uniforms to school to fit in. He's been a die-hard fan ever since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring performances by Willy Tea Taylor, Urban Pioneers and The Harmed Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry opens the show by complaining about police searching his private plane which he's been flying around, hosting "The Price Is Right." #RichPeopleProblems. Our old friend Tip Kemper then interrupts the podcast, calling in to propose a wacky bill about driving rules. Then he asks Megan out on a date for the "Who Wants To Date Megan" sweepstakes. Next, Jene asks Jerry what he thinks about John Boehner resigning from his post as Speaker of the House. Without a clear successor, the Republican party is still figuring out who will be the next Speaker. Meanwhile, Jerry, of course, has flirted with running for office in that district. Jerry still feels very tied to Cincinnati -- his favorite job was serving as the city's mayor -- and reveals his plans about running.Our musical guest is a folk duo called Anna and Elizabeth, singing about a Civil War soldier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the Whispering Beard Folk Festival, Jerry, Jene and Megan talk about the impact of roots music on their lives. Jerry used to play guitar in college, and Jene makes him rehash his musical glory days. Then Jerry talks about Trump and why he will not be elected President. Topics include immigration, border fences, and what Donald Trump's "hair" is made of. Most of this episode, and the next, will be talking with and hearing songs from Beard performers, so stay tuned for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 21st episode of The Jerry Springer Podcast, Jerry Springer explores running for president. Only problem -- he was born in England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our 20th episode! Megan tells Jene a man stopped her in the grocery store to compliment the podcast. Jene follows up with a story about how he met his first wife (she was a go-go dancer on TV). By the way, she's in the audience. Jene then explains his business plan is on schedule -- but who will advertise? Jerry lends himself to Metamucil ads, Jene to adult diapers and backpack gear, etc. Jerry's more serious take this week is on the horrific refugee problem playing out in Europe, and the Pope’s call for every parish in America to take in one family. Musical guest: The Jerry Springer Trio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the show! We took a few weeks off in August but we're back. First, Jene compliments Jerry on his photographic memory, then prompts Jerry to demonstrate his party trick -- he can name all 44 U.S. Presidents in under a minute. Not to be outdone, Jene says he can do the nearly impossible “rock the baby” yoyo trick and does it quickly with a yoyo he pulls from his pocket. Jerry and Megan describe it to the listening audience. Then, Jerry asks Jene what he observed when he went to Ashland, Kentucky, last week to report on the Kim Davis trial. Jerry comments on the contempt ruling and jail sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode is about Kentucky clerk of courts Kim Davis and her denying marriage licenses. She’s an elected official who won’t support gay marriage in Rowan County Kentucky because of her religious beliefs. Republican presidential candidates are backing her stance, even though it’s against the law. People who have contacted… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, a caller complains about the podcast being too liberal, and the panel talks women's rights, religion and philosophy. Then, Jerry explains how little he works on The Jerry Springer Show. What a life... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry begins the show describing his military service and his affection for his drill sergeant. Then our guest, Casey Campbell, describes what has kept folk music relevant from the 60s to today. In our political segment, Jerry analyzes the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act. And Adam and Chris Carroll, from San Marcos, Texas, close out with a performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene tells a story about taking a lie detector test as part of a job interview. He says he passed, but the panel is skeptical. Then, Jerry critiques some of the (many) Republican candidates for president. Finally, Ellie Fabe performs her song Pandora. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Gallup poll says as many Americans identify themselves as Liberal as Conservative for the first time ever, so Jerry and the panel dive into new attitudes towards same-sex marriage, religion, and climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Jene whines about not getting enough time on this podcast. Then Big Dan of the Folk School Coffee Parlor (the home of the podcast) invites listeners to come to the Whispering Beard Folk Festival in Friendship, Indiana, this August. Finally, Jerry is convincing in saying conservatives' chant of a war on Christianity is false. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Wants To Date Megan and Mandatory Voting in the USA: Jerry Springer Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene talk Harley Davidsons, John Glenn and Ohio politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry argues for raising minimum wage, Jene complains that Jerry gets things for free he doesn't need, and a curmudgeon named Morrison Hendrix visits the cast to talk today's journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 9th episode of the show, the celebrity hotline receives another message, this time from Sarah Palin. Then Tip Kemper -- a state senator from, well, presumably some state -- talks radical literary education reform. We're not sure how he got voted into office, or, frankly, if he ever was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Springer talks about his friend Pete Rose and whether he should be reinstated to Major League Baseball and eligible for the Hall of Fame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Springer tells the incredible story of how he immigrated to the USA, plus Hu Town Holler performs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Miley Cyrus" calls in, Responsible Ohio spokesman Ian James discusses marijuana reform, then Casey Campbell performs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freedom Rider David Fankhauser continues to tell Jerry about the spirit and music behind the iconic 1960s Civil Rights protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freedom Rider David Fankhauser looks back on the monumental Mississippi bus protests and the role of music during his resulting incarceration in the 1960s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry talks about the Freddie Gray tragedy in Baltimore and police conduct in inner cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry and Jene are stunned by Indiana's new law which allows businesses to abstain from serving LGBT customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Springer, Jene Galvin and Megan Hils have some laughs, talk politics and introduce themselves from the Folk School Coffee Parlor in Ludlow, Kentucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.