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and maybe more Facepalm to come?
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We say goodbye to Facepalm America and hello to a new daily podcast Good News For Lefties (and America!), which is all about the stories that’ll bring a smile to any progressive’s face—news that lifts us up, inspires us, and keeps hope alive!
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Trump's stage bandage, Biden's decision, Elon's departure, and what Shannen Doherty represents for our healthcare future.
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Biden's downward slide continues and health insurance companies find more ways to rob you.
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Joe Biden is digging his heels in after his disastrous debate performance and refusing to leave the presidential race. For the good of the country, we have to convince him that he must do it.
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Joe Biden's horrific debate performance underscores a fact that we and many on the left have underscored before - Joe has got to go.Will Democrats heed the writing on the wall? Doubtful. Plus, poop in Paris and Steve Bannon in prison.
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If you think the price of a visit to MacDonalds, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and many other fast food restaurants is leveling off, you need to listen to this!
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World and The Voice of San Francisco, joins us to discuss Trumpdates and Kristi Noem shooting a 14-month old dog and humble-bragging about it.
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A patriotic march based on the words of Donald Trump at a recent Pennsylvania campaign event.
"Gettysburg, what an unbelievable battle that was. It was so much, and so interesting, and so vicious and horrible, and so beautiful in so many different ways--it represented such a big portion of the success of this country. Gettysburg, wow--I go to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to look and to watch. And the statement of Robert E. Lee, who's no longer in favor--did you ever notice it? He's no longer in favor. 'Never fight uphill, me boys, never fight uphill.' They were fighting uphill, he said, 'Wow, that was a big mistake,' he lost his great general. 'Never fight uphill, me boys,' but it was too late."
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss setting one's self on fire as an act of protest, FART (the acronym), and Trump... stinks. Literally.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss the upcoming Trump Trial, changes in the Freedom Caucus, and a sneak peak of John's new podcast.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Trump updates with his upcoming trial, how women are continuously losing rights in this country, and some of the details of Project 2025.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk Eclipse Day, updates on the war in Ukraine, and Chernobyl.
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Guest Melissa Lane, class of 1943 Professor of Politics at Princeton, joins us to discuss her book, Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political and Plato's politicial philosophies.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss celebrating Easter, Joe McCarthy, and what will happen if Donald Trump is found guilty?
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Amazon class-action lawsuits, marking up prices in the housing crisis, and why don't rich people have empathy?
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Gene Ludwig, head of the The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, joins us to discuss 'functional unemployment', and how we can improve the well-being of middle- and lower-income Americans through economic research and education.
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There are some great recent espisodes you can listen to while we make more.
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Donald Trump is selling a version of the Bible called the God Bless The USA Bible in partnership with singer Lee Greenwood. You've got to here this one.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss Trump's big bills and fines and upcoming court cases, Ukraine, and Boeing planes are falling apart.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us this week to discuss Finland as the happiest place in the world, the hyprocrisy of Moms for Liberty, and how severe shrinklation is squeezing money out of hardworking Americans.
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We are joined by Audrianna Lewis, a Maximus call center worker and we discuss exactly why despite working for the federal government, she still cannot afford her health insurance due to her current wages and the actions being taken to fix it.
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We listen to and discuss an emotional speech earlier this week from Senator Eva Birch, describing her recent personal experience with a miscarriage and Arizona's 'cruel' laws.
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We have an amazing conversation with Stan Luther, the author of A Lifetime In The Atmosphere: A Memoir Of Flight. Written with Daniel Alrick, it tells the tale of his 96 years (so far!) at the end of World War 2, as a bomber pilot during the Cuban Missile Crisis, as a military attache in Madagascar, and much more. Buy the book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-lifetime-in-the-atmosphere-stanley-r-luther/1144396967
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Can it actually be that JUSTICE is being served??? A former member of the Trump administration is FINALLY serving time? I for one am celebrating, but how important is this? Let me know what you think by phone or message at 202-656-6271.
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We speak with Joshua Green, author of The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and The Struggle For a New American Politics,about the inside story of the uprising within the Democratic Party, the economic populists led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and how the financial crisis of 2008 was a trasformative event for the identity of the Democratic party.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss that Trump can't pay his bills, his threats against our country with dangerous word choice, and censorship on Tiktok.
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We speak with Benjamin Herold, author of Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs about the historic origins of post-war suburbia, and how suburbia racial exclusion is still prevalent today.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Fani Willis, attempts to remove access to abortions federal-wide, and when different romance movies have very different ideas on womanhood.
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We bring you the news of a judge ruling that Fani Willis can remain on Trump’s election case.
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Randy Fertel, author of Winging It: Improv’s Power & Peril in the Age of Trump joins us to discuss the history of improv, how politicians use improv in every aspect of their career, and how appeals to emotions often prove more results than logic.
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Five News Stories For March 14th, 2024
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Steve Phillips, author of How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good, joins us to talk the roots of white supremacy, the ongoing civil war, and "an existential battle between those who wish to make America a multiracial democracy and those clinging to the concept that this is fundamentally a white nation."
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Five News Stories For March 13th 2024
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We speak with comedy duo Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler - The Good Liars - who have over ten years of guerrilla political comedy experience. Their new podcast is "The Good Liars Tell the Truth"
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about the lack of fact-checking in modern politics, Biden's new corporate tax proposal, and that ex-Trump advisor Peter Navarro is ordered to report to jail this month.
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We're joined by Ben Burgis, author of "Nationize Greyhound" for a discussion on nationalizing the bus line, how Greyhound stations have changed over time, and how change can be implemented to better improve our buses.
Read the "Nationize Greyhound" article here: "A publicly owned intercity bus service with dedicated highway lanes could do for travelers what the US Postal Service does for letters and packages: let them criss-cross the country cheaply and quickly at their own convenience."
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Jennifer Jewell, author of What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds, joins us to explain the many significances of seeds. We discuss seed patents, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, and how to recognize the impact of seeds and greenery in your life.
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Note: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 10/09/23.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk rent caps, con artists in the Republican party, and Missouri's racist reasoning behind their law preventing pregant women from getting divorces.
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"Since 2010, lawyers in America have assumed that SuperPACs are required by the First Amendment. But this assumption is based on a clear mistake," Equal Citizens founder and Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig joins us to discuss SuperPACs and the Equal Citizen's crowdfunded video competition to promote the need for their regulation.
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Luke Nichter, author of The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968, joins us to break down the 1968 presidential race and the contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss the Supreme Court returning Trump to the ballot in Colorado, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision about presidential immunity, and much more.
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Guest Garrett Neiman, author of RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys’ Club and Transform America, goes into what it means to be a non-profit entrepuneur, someone who convinces the rich to put their money toward good causes. He breaks down how rich white men think about capitalism, tending to finances, and how these views influence politics.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk Mitch McConnell, technology, Trump, and Tony The Tiger.
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We speak with Marianne Williamson who has relaunched her 2024 Democratic presidential campaign to discuss why she decided to get back in the race. More information at https://marianne2024.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
We speak with Paul Waldman about his new book, White Rural Rage, and what the media gets wrong about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
Ieva Jusionyte, author of EXIT WOUNDS: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence across the Border, joins us to discuss her experiences as an EMT-paramedic on the US-Mexico border, the hold that gun associations have on politicans, and the influence that gun violence has on citizens.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss Nikki Haley losing to Trump in the South Carolina primary, why Trump has lost most allies that would vote for him, and why the Republican Party needs to crash and burn so that it can rebuild itself better.
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We're joined by guest Mark Shayler, author of You Can't Make Money from a Dead Planet, to explore the journey towards sustainable business practices, the history of sustainability, and how to push toward a more thriving planet.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of GRAY AREAS: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It , breaks down how racism can unintentionally seep into the workplace, how mandated diversity training doesn't help, and how to instead properly reduce racial disparities at work.
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Think that billionaires are your friend? Think again, Middle Class! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
Marsha Gray Hill, author of Grief and Grit(s): A Daughter's Journey of Love and Loss When the World Was Upside-Down, joins us to discuss caregiving during the pandemic and how the eldery are often forgotten about in support systems.
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We talk to JojoFromJerz, who is the host of the Are You F'ng Kidding Me podcast, about Trump's recent failures and keeping a hard grip on democracy so we don't lose it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
Jacob Heilbrunn, author of America Last: The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators, joins us to discuss dictators, how MAGA fell for Trump, and how the Right is drawn to what it perceives as the impressive strength of foreign dictators because it sees them as models of how to fight against liberalism and progressivism domestically.
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Happy President's Day! John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about President's Day, which presidents are worth celebrating, if Kamala Harris was President, and those who have solds their souls in the name of politics.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk the Trumps' family money, how the Stormy Daniels case finally has a date, and Matt Gaetz's released texts.
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"Jonathan Abernathy is a self-proclaimed loser... He’s behind on his debts, has no prospects, no friends, and no ambitions. But when a government loan forgiveness program offers him a literal dream job, he thinks he’s found his big break.
If he can appear to be competent at his new job, entering the minds of middle class workers while they sleep and removing the unsavory detritus of their waking lives from their unconscious, he might have a chance at a new life. As Abernathy finds his footing in this role, reality and morality begin to warp around him. Soon, the lines between life and work, love and hate, right and wrong, even sleep and consciousness, begin to blur."
Molly McGhee, author of Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind, joins us to talk about how Capitalism is designed to keep worker's afraid, tired, and to always be thinking about work.
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Dr. William Bronston, author of Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America, unpacks the firsthand account of the horrors of Willowbrook State School, an institution which began housing the developmentally disabled population in the 1930s; The vulnerable residents were abused, starved, neglected, and the school became a known symbol of the cruel warehousing of developmentally disabled children and adults. Dr. William Bronston joins us to discuss the school as well as the horrific healthcare systems still in place to this day that prove this is not a past issue.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss the future of American presidency, how certain Republicans would be rolling in their graves if they saw how the party was today, and how Trump's claims of presidential immunity mean nothing.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk the cost of EpiPens, why we need a better contender than Biden to aggresively take on Trump, and Republican Idaho State Rep Heather Scott is worried about cannibals... getting into burial composting?
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Grace Blakeley, journalist and author of Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom, joins us to discuss how corporate powers have used capitalism to advance their interests at the expense of the rest of us and how do we get people to think about our future and our planet's future before it's too late?
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about Republican antipathy towards the border bill and their backing away from international institutions.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again joins us to discuss Taylor Swift and the far right-wing conspiracy theories swirling around her, Oregon Republicans, goblin butts, and so much more.
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John Padora, candidate for the 2024 Colorado Member of the US House elections, joins us to talk about the uniqueness of Colorado's forth district, the issues he wants to address such as affordable housing and groceries, and running against Lauren Boebert's antics.
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Benjamin Herold, author of Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs joins us to discuss the historic origins of post-war suburbia, and how suburbia racial exclusion is still prevalent today.
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Scandanavia is doing amazing things in its fight against the monopoly power of Tesla and Elon Musk. And we in United States should be taking note.
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Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, and co-author Leah Rothstein join us to talk about housing segregation, how past policies still effect marginalized communities today, and how affordable housing and diverse housing opportunities leads to more diverse communities.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about the 83 million judgement against Donald Trump in the SECOND E. Jean Carroll case, the latest from the Middle East, and the impending impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again joins us to discuss price gouging, Gaza, and the 2024 election.
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Hunter Walker and Luppe Lupin, authors of The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party, join us to talk about infighting between progressive and centrist congressional candidates in the Democratic Party and how unity gets people further together as a party; We also take a message from Fred from Chicago about Democrats working together against Republicans instead of each other.
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Deborah Plant, author of Of Greed and Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All, joins us to discuss the justice system, how those who enforce the law have internal biases, white priviliege in the courts, and Deborah's personal experience with her brother's life sentence at Angola Prison.
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Celeste Edmunds, Executive Director of The Christmas Box International, an organization with the mission of helping defend children who are abused, trafficked, or facing homelessness and author of Garbage Bag Girl, joins us to discuss cycles of abuse, foster care, and how to help kids from falling through the cracks of the system.
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Daniel Bessner, co-host of American Prestige, joins us to talk about the term "facism", from its origin, to its history, as well as diving into reactionary populism and how it applies to Trump.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about Ron DeSantis ending his campaign and endorsing Trump, if the Trump trials will have any impact on the 2024 election, and we discuss how reproductive rights are in danger in our country on the anniversary of the original Roe decision.
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Tina Nguyen, author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right-Wing (And How I Got Out), joins us to discuss how the alt-right indoctrinates people into their network, the dangers of misinformation, and her unique perspective as a conservative woman of color.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again joins us to discuss the personal, the political, the Supreme Court, and why Apple is forcing employees to go to Texas.
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Beowulf is joined by special guest Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson to discuss the upcoming primaries, realizing that the people are serving our countries economic system rather than the system serving the people, and giving voters something to believe in, rather than just voting against the other party.
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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan wants to make it easy for you to cancel your subscription - for cable, streaming services, etc. Colin Powell's nepo baby, cable industry lobbyist son says this violates his First Amendment rights. Read the full article here: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/01/cable-firms-to-ftc-we-shouldnt-have-to-let-users-cancel-service-with-a-click/
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The third part of Beowulf's reading of "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump," a 156-page report from the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Democratic Staff.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk the Republican candidates, if any of them stand a chance against Trump, and how foreign policy issues will be a large deciding factor in the upcoming election.
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On MLK Jr. Day, we speak with Dante King about how it's not just the MAGA movement causing racism in America. Dante King is the author of The 400-Year Holocaust: White America’s Legal, Psychopathic, and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory. You can learn more at DanteKing.com.
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Beowulf reads the entire Trump indictment and bring you the latest that we know about it, including the words of Special Counsel Jack Smith. You can also read it here. From August 2nd, 2023.
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Beowulf talks to Egberto Willies, political activist, author, political blogger, and radio show host to talk about his book It’s Worth It: How to Talk To Your Right-Wing Relatives, Friends, and Neighbors.
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A peer-reviewed study shows that being in a position of power (on any scale) actually does a tangibie rewire to parts of your brain, a Flordia district has banned the dictionary from school shelves, and St. Paul makes history with an all-female council, mostly women of color.
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Susan Gonzales, founder and CEO of AIAndYou and member of the National AI Advisory Commitee where they advise the Presidental Committee on said issues, joins us to explain the different distinctions between types of AI, how the quick evolution of the technology can result in spreading misinformation or even deepfake videos, how margilized communities can benefit from AI tools, and what regulations need to happen to ensure that AI can be used as a safe tool.
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Republicans did something good for once, and we're here to talk about it; Read "Group of Republican lawmakers raise concerns about Missouri death penalty" here.
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The second part of Beowulf's reading of "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump," a 156-page report from the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Democratic Staff.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about Trump's "negotiation skills", the upcoming election, and how modern politicians no longer uphold respect for democracy or The Constitution in the ways they were made for this country.
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The first part of Beowulf's reading of "White House for Sale: How Princes, Prime Ministers, and Premiers Paid Off President Trump," a 156-page report from the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Democratic Staff.
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It looks like The Trump Organization could be facing the corporate death penalty. Beowulf discusses Amazon, the FTC, and the history of the corporate death penalty. Read more here: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/01/08/its-time-bring-back-corporate-death-penalty
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Susanne Posel and Beowulf discuss the new report on Trump corruption, the genocide in Gaza, Doctor Who, and much, much more.
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Ben Burgis, author of "Nationize Greyhound", joins us for a discussion on the importance of nationizing easy transportation, how Greyhound stations have changed over time, and how change can be implemented to better improve our buses.
Read the "Nationize Greyhound" article here: "A publicly owned intercity bus service with dedicated highway lanes could do for travelers what the US Postal Service does for letters and packages: let them criss-cross the country cheaply and quickly at their own convenience."
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Joshua Green, author of The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and The Struggle For a New American Politics, joins us to discuss the inside story of the uprising within the Democratic Party, the economic populists led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and how the financial crisis of 2008 was a trasformative event for the identity of the Democratic party.
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John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about Trump's potential removal from certain state ballots, Trump's legal issues going forward, and the state of the Republican party going into 2024.
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For the new year, Facepalm America thrills you and chills you with classic tales of sewage terror from Billings, Montana, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, CA.
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JojoFromJerz, host of the Are You F'ng Kidding Me podcast, joins us for a chat about Trump's recent failures in Colorado and Maine, paying attention to the politics that matter amongst the distractions, and keeping a hard grip on democracy so we don't lose it.
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Susanne Posel joins us this week to talk about Trump being removed from the presidental ballot in Maine, the upcoming new year, and the importance of being your authentic self in your identity and lifestyle.
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Nikki Haley says that aliens were the cause of the civil war and Lauren Boebert annouces she'll be running for Congress in a house district on the planet Mars... since she stands no chance on Earth.
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Beowulf talks about the importance of getting rest in the time anomaly between Christmas and New Years where everything seems to slow down; We also talk a study conducted on homeless populations and how one of the most effective ways to help the homeless is giving them money. (...Shocker?)
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Beowulf speaks with Steven Ujifusa, author of "The Last Ships from Hamburg: Business, Rivalry, and the Race to Save Russia's Jews on the Eve of World War I" about the business magnates that made immigration from Central and Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries possible.
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Host of Around The Political World, John Rothmann, joins Beowulf to discuss Donald Trump's insane Christmas massage and othe political news of the day.
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Beowulf speaks with Cenk Uygur, author of Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It about the momentum of the progressive movement, the history of progressive politics, how progressives will take over the country, and how to fight facism.
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How rich were Kevin's parent's in "Home Alone"? Pretty darn rich. We discuss. Check out this NYT story: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/movies/home-alone-mccallisters-wealth.html
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We read the healthcare horror story of a chronically ill Penn State student, denied by UnitedHealthcare for treatment, and the lies and deception that the company put him through. Read the full ProPublica article, "UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings." written by David Armstrong, Patrick Rucker and Maya Miller here: https://www.propublica.org/article/unitedhealth-healthcare-insurance-denial-ulcerative-colitis
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Susanne Posel joins us for a discussion about the removal of Trump from the Colorado ballot, "Home Alone," and much more.
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Robert Jay Lifton, author of Surviving Our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 Pandemic, joins us to discuss historical tragedies from Hiroshima to COVID and how humanity bounces back and learns from these times.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 9/8/23)
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Republicans want to abolish no-fault divorce and "publically shame" those deemed at-fault for divorces.
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Trump gets kicked off the primary ballot in Colorado by the State Supreme Court. We exault and discuss what this could mean.
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Host of Around The Political World, John Rothmann, joins us to chat about Rudy Giuliani’s $148 million damages verdict, why the Republican party needs to reject Trump, and the dangers that come from conservatives that want to keep abortion off the ballot.
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Beowulf speaks with Professor David Vine, Professor of Anthropology at American University and one of the authors of www.wordsaboutwar.org. The “Words about War Matter" language guide aims to change how people discuss war to discard sanitized language that so often enables state violence. The goal is to help people write and talk about war and foreign policy more accurately, more honestly, and in ways that clearly expose the realities of war.
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Beowulf talks with Katherine Turk about the civil rights movement, the intense circumstances leading the founding of NOW, and how the feminist organization transformed America. She's the author of The Women of NOW: How Feminists Built an Organization that Transformed America.
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Susanne Posel joins us for a discussion about the case of Kate Cox and Texas' abortion ban, Ken Paxton, and the Republican's plan of doom for 2025.
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Another low point for Florida as a school district bans Shakespeare.
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Mark Chiusano, author of The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos, joins us to talk about George Santos' history as a compulsive liar, a scam artist who has stolen from friends and family, and what he should expect in his upcoming trial.
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Lowell Baier, author of The Codex of the Endangered Species Act (Vol I: The First Fifty Years and Vol 2. The Next Fifty Years) joins us to break down what exactly The Endangered Species Act is, how it has helped protected endangered species the past fifty years, and how we can look ahead and protect our environment for the next few decades.
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Beowulf talks with Joan Walsh and Nick Hanauer, authors of Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America, and they break down exactly what sorts of lies and half-truths the wealthy have gotten away with and how to recognize their misformation with an illustrated road map for navigating through hypocrisy and deception.
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Sweden and all of Scandanavia are doing amazing things in its fight against the power of Tesla and Elon Musk. And we in America need to be taking notes.
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John Rothmann joins us for another Monday; We talk Texas blocking abortions for a life-threatening pregnancy, Hunter Biden's indictment, denouncing genocide, and the rise of antisemitism.
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Beowulf talks with Alexandrea Ravenelle, author of SIDE HUSTLE SAFETY NET: How Vulnerable Workers Survive Precarious Times about how vulnerable workers in the gig economy really are and how side hustles aren't really side hustles.
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Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk about McCarthy's resignation, "Meatball Ron" DeSantis, and why its important to have a wrangle on Democracy before we loose a grasp on it in 2024.
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Guess what, Middle Class? You've got more to worry about because of the 1%.
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We look at why billionaires are starting to relate less and less to the rest of us sad proles and the lives that we lead.
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Facepalm America News gently reminds Trump that the First Amendment protects satire as a form of free speech and expression.
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John Rothmann, host of Around the Political World, joins us this week to talk about Gavin Newsom, the evolution of the social culture of the Republican party, the state of California, and pushing our country into a proper balanced two-party direction.
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Susanne Posel - host of This Week Again joins Beowulf to discuss the expulsion of George Santos, the passing of Sandra Day O'Connor, and the great Newsom-Santos Debate.
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Ron DeSantis wields a poop map of San Francisco to "prove a point" about the cities conditions and we have a chat with Bob about the murder of morning radio.
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A postThanksgiving conversation with John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World about Trump and anti-Semitism, George Santos, the Republican Party, and the 2024 presidential election.
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A special Thanksgiving week conversation with John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World about Thanksgiving, politics, the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination, the late, great KGO Newstalk 810, and the late, great Gene Burns reading the Declaration of Independence.
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Susanne Posel joins us to discuss the hypothetical Biden vs Trump in 2024, George Santos' large, large trail of obvious lies, and speculating who George Santos is paying on OnlyFans.
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John B. Judis, co-author of Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes, joins us to discuss the breakdown between Democratic and Republican parties, how both parties have lost sight of the people they're meant to be working for, and the disconnect between Democrats and young voters.
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John Rothmann joins us to chat about the Supreme Court's New Code of Conduct, the Trump children's court testimonies, and that only 15% of Californians can afford a house right now. Please listen to his podcast Around The Political World.
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Susanne Posel of This Week Again joins us as she does each Friday to discuss the latest from the Trumo Org trial, the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the news of the week. Please listen to This Week Again here.
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Dr. William Bronston, author of Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America, unpacks the firsthand account of the horrors of Willowbrook State School, an institution which began housing the developmentally disabled population in the 1930s; The vulnerable residents were abused, starved, neglected, and the school became a known symbol of the cruel warehousing of developmentally disabled children and adults. Dr. William Bronston joins us to discuss the school as well as the horrific healthcare systems still in place to this day that prove this is not a past issue.
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Steve Babson, author of Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy, joins us to discuss the Populist movement and how farmers gathered together to help their communities and workers in relevant industries while standing against corporations.
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Host of Around The Political World, John Rothmann, joins us to discuss the rise of anti-semitism and pure hatred in the US and we look at the horrors of what could happen with a Trump reelection.
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Ken Ray of the Mac OS Ken podcast calls into the show to take issue with my review of Martin Scorsese's Killer's Of The Flower Moon. Plus, a car rental company screws people over.
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Dan Baer, author of The Four Tests: What It Will Take to Keep America Strong and Good, breaks down the four tests of Scale, Investment, Fairness, and Identity of America to see how the country will keep up with today’s fraught global and political climate.
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John Rothmann of Around The Political World with John Rothmann joins us to discuss anti-Semitic and anti-Arab attacks in the US, the new House Speaker, the 2024 presidential race, and the state of housing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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50o0 trucks full of potatoes are slated to be destroyed if we don't act! What is to be done? We discuss this and municipal grocery stores.
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We speak with Susanne Posel, host of the podcast This Week Again, about the horrors going on in Gaza and Palestine and the horrific new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Please listen to This Week Again here.
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I review Killers of the Flower moon and bring you the latest news in Big Oil greenwashing.
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We speak with Alexandrea Ravenelle, author of SIDE HUSTLE SAFETY NET: How Vulnerable Workers Survive Precarious Times about how vulnerable workers in the gig economy really are.
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John Rothmann of Around The Political World with John Rothmann joins us to discuss the ongoing lack of a House Speaker and whether Donald Trump will be removed from ballots across the country.
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"From praising the health benefits of cigarettes to moralizing on the character-building qualities of child labor, rich corporate overlords have gone to astonishing, often morally indefensible lengths to defend their profits."
Joan Walsh and Nick Hanauer, authors of Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America, join us to break down exactly what sorts of lies and half-truths the wealthy have gotten away with and how to recognize their misformation with an illustrated road map for navigating through hypocrisy and deception.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of GRAY AREAS: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It , breaks down how racism can unintentionally seep into the workplace, how mandated diversity training doesn't help, and how to instead properly reduce racial disparities at work.
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"Jonathan Abernathy is a self-proclaimed loser... He’s behind on his debts, has no prospects, no friends, and no ambitions. But when a government loan forgiveness program offers him a literal dream job, he thinks he’s found his big break.
If he can appear to be competent at his new job, entering the minds of middle class workers while they sleep and removing the unsavory detritus of their waking lives from their unconscious, he might have a chance at a new life. As Abernathy finds his footing in this role, reality and morality begin to warp around him. Soon, the lines between life and work, love and hate, right and wrong, even sleep and consciousness, begin to blur."
Molly McGhee, author of Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind, joins us to talk about how Capitalism is designed to keep worker's afraid, tired, and to always be thinking about work.
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John Rothmann of Around The Political World with John Rothmann joins us to discuss the latest from Israel, the gag order imposed on Donald Trum by Judge Tanya Chutkan, and the ongoing vaccuum in the House of Representatives as no new Speaker has yet emerged.
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Professor David Vine, Professor of Anthropology at American University, is one of the authors of
www.wordsaboutwar.org. The “Words about War Matter" language guide aims to change how people discuss war to discard sanitized language that so often enables state violence. The goal is to help people write and talk about war and foreign policy more accurately, more honestly, and in ways that clearly expose the realities of war.
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Neil Thomas Proto, author of To a High Court: Five Bold Law Students Challenge Corporate Greed and Change the Law, joins to tell us his involvement in SCRAP over 50 years later. In 1971, five George Washington University law students form Students Challenging Regulatory Agency Procedures (SCRAP). SCRAP's intent: to challenge the corporate greed of the nation's railroads and the failure of the government to protect the environment, especially through compliance with the newly enacted National Environmental Policy Act.
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We speak with John Rothmann - author, a radio host, a presidential and vice-presidential historian, and the host of the podcast Around the Political World with John Rothmann - about the events in Israel and their impact on the US, the ongoing battle over who will be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, and whether the Republican party can be redeemed. Please listen to Around the Political World with John Rothmann here or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Jennifer Jewell, author of What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds, joins us to explain the many significances of seeds. We discuss seed patents, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, and how to recognize the impact of seeds and greenery in your life.
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"After a college student finally found a treatment that worked, the insurance giant decided it wouldn’t pay for the costly drugs. His fight to get coverage exposed the insurer’s hidden procedures for rejecting claims." This healthcare horror story goes into the life of a chronically ill Penn State student, denied by UnitedHealthcare for treatment, and the lies and deception that the company put him through.
Read the full ProPublica article, "UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings." written by David Armstrong, Patrick Rucker and Maya Miller here: https://www.propublica.org/article/unitedhealth-healthcare-insurance-denial-ulcerative-colitis
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We're joined by Egberto Willies, political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, and much more to discuss his book It’s Worth It: How to Talk To Your Right-Wing Relatives, Friends, and Neighbors.
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Tom Sexton of the Trillbilly Workers Party podcast joins Beowulf to discuss religion, politics, natural disasters, and all the other things you aren't supposed to discuss at the family dinner table. Check the Trillbillies out here and subscribe to them on Patreon here.
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The Trump Organization may be facing the corporate death penalty - bring it on! We discuss Amazon, the FTC, and the history of the corporate death penalty. Read more here: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/01/08/its-time-bring-back-corporate-death-penalty
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Guest Dan McMillan, Executive Director of Save Democracy in America, joins us to discuss the Democracy Dollars program, a public campaign financing program that disperses money in Democracy Dollar vouchers to eligible residents. These residents are able to use the funds for campaigns to give the candidates of their choices resources.
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We're joined by Professor Heather Cox Richardson, author of the upcoming title Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America out September 26th to discuss how democracy has gotten to way it is and how to move our society ahead effectively going forward.
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Katherine Turk is the author of The Women of NOW: How Feminists Built an Organization that Transformed America; She joins to discuss the civil rights movement, the intense circumstances leading the founding of NOW, and how the feminist organization transformed America.
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Loren Grush, author of THE SIX: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts, joins us to explain exactly who The Six first female astronauts were, their histories and qualifications, and what challenges they had to face not only as astronauts, but also additional challenges as women.
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Cenk Uygur, author of Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It, joins us to discuss the momentum of the progressive movement; We discuss the history of progressive politics, how progressives "will take over the country", and how to fight against facism.
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Robert Jay Lifton, author of Surviving Our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 Pandemic, joins us to discuss natural disasters, pandemics, and how we've historically bounced back from all sorts of disasters, from Hiroshima to COVID.
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We're joined by Dr. Jacqueline Gudza, political commentator and professor at Western Connecticut State University, to discuss media literacy, how to determine facts or misinformation, and how the media has played its own role in the presidential election.
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Kathryn Edin, co-author of The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America, breaks down how poverty "functions" in different parts of the U.S, urban vs rural poverty, and how the legacy of poverty has evolved and changed through the country over time.
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Kristin Urquiza is a co-founder of Marked By Covid, a pandemic justice and remembrance movement led by Covid grievers. We discuss Marked by Covid, and their message to memorialize those lost to the pandemic and document the preventable suffering caused by the U.S.’ pandemic response.
https://www.markedbycovid.com/
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We're joined by guest Mark Shayler, author of You Can't Make Money from a Dead Planet, to explore the journey towards sustainable business practices, the history of sustainability, and how to push toward a more thriving planet.
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Justin Higgins used to toil in the trenches of the GOP... until Donald Trump was elected president. We discuss his political transformation, mine, and what fresh hell 2024 may bring the United States of America. Justin is co-host of the Politics + Media 101 podcast which you can listen to here.
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We expose the madness of child labor in America, from child bartenders in still more states, to kids literally being crushed to death on the job.
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Matson and Tawni Browning talk about what it was like for Matt to go undercover as a white supremacist for 25 years to take down hate groups. Check out their new book "The Hate Next Door" here: https://www.powells.com/book/hate-next-door-undercover-within-the-new-face-of-white-supremacy-9781728276625
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Guest Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform, joins us to talk about the rent housing cost crisis. We discuss tenant protections, how the government helps landlords exploit poor communities, the criminalization of being homeless, and the Homes Guarantee Campaign.
https://homesguarantee.com/
https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/
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Thom Hartmann, progressive talk radio host and author of The Hidden History of American Democracy, joins us to talk about the real origins of the ideas claimed by the Founding Fathers. Check out Thom's book here: https://www.powells.com/book/the-hidden-history-of-american-democracy-9781523004386
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On this report, we look into a former property manager who was charged with stealing money from tenants; Not to mention, the lawyers and corporate of that manager's company who want to force tenants to pay their rent again to make up for the stolen funds.
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Have you seen the evolution of products at the store with less content for the same or even a higher price? Are you still paying jacked up prices long after COVID supply chain disruptions, the invasion of Russia, and other global events impacting you? Turns out companies might just be screwing you because they can.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 04/24/23.)
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We look into a former property manager who was charged with stealing money from tenants; And the lawyers and corporate of that manager's company who want to force tenants to pay their rent again to make up for the stolen funds.
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Guest Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform, joins us to talk about the rent housing cost crisis. We discuss tenant protections, how the government helps landlords exploit poor communities, the criminalization of being homeless, and the Homes Guarantee Campaign.
https://homesguarantee.com/
https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/
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First, we read a message sent by Jack from New Jersey about Step Aside, Joe and the upcoming election. Then, we look into a former property manager who was charged with stealing money from tenants; And the lawyers and corporate of that manager's company who want to force tenants to pay their rent again to make up for the stolen funds.
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Guest Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform, joins us to talk about the rent housing cost crisis. We discuss tenant protections, how the government helps landlords exploit poor communities, the criminalization of being homeless, and the Homes Guarantee Campaign.
https://homesguarantee.com/
https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/
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Guest and cofounder of RootsAction, Jeff Cohen, joins us to talk about Step Aside Joe. Step Aside Joe is a project of RootsAction, a progressive coalition that works to defend the public interest and expand social justice, intended to educate and inform voters about why there's much better Democratic alternatives to Biden.
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The Marion County Record of Marioun County Kansas is raided and ransacked by fascists in the United States of America.
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Luke Nichter, author of The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968, joins us to break down the 1968 presidential race and the contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace.
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The Marion County Record of Marioun County Kansas is raided and ransacked by fascists in the United States of America.
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Beowulf performs a heartful performance of Censored Shakespeare after Florida has banned parts of "Romeo and Juliet" for containing sexual content.
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Sections of "Romeo and Juliet" are being censored in Florida schools for "sexual content".
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a sociey that was more like a public library? Visit your public library today!
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Thanks to Ron DeSantis, Florida schools are censoring Shakespeare. By the pricking of my thumbs, something fascist this way comes.
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Do YOU experience Avocado Anxiety and other stresses about the source of your food when go to the grocery store? Then "Avocado Anxiety: and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From" is for you! We speak to the author, Louise Gray.
Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 4/26/23.
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In this report, we're joined by Julianna Forlano to discusss facism and the other happenings in the wacky state of Florida.
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a sociey that was more like a public library? Visit your public library today!
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We speak with Garrett Neiman, author of RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys’ Club and Transform America, and he breaks down how rich white men think about capitalism, tending to finances, and how these views influence politics.
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Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood gota demand from an antisemitic hate group for $100,000 in gold from and an apology for him calling them scumbags. Listen to his response,
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Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to discuss California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part three of a three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
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Walker Bragman is the creator of Important Context.news and the Co-Founder of Opt Out News. He's also the author of "Who Pays For Right-Wing Media?" which we discuss.
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We are joined by Julianna Forlana and we discuss a range of topics from the news. The Julianna Forlano Show is a witty and irreverent news and political satire talk show. Please check it out here or here.
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We read the entire Trump indictment and bring you the latest that we know about it, including the words of Special Counsel Jack Smith. You can also read it here.
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Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to discuss California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part two of a three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
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The author of Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War, James Conroy, joins us to discuss the Casablanca Conference and the negotiations that turned the tide of World Ward 2.
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UCLA Professor of Law Jonathan Zasloff talks about how the Oakland Athletics might be stopped from moving to Las Vegas with a 40 year-legal precedent. Read his op-ed here: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4049840-the-cure-for-sports-blackmail-have-your-city-take-over-the-team/
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Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to discuss California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part one of a three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
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More charges in the documents indictment against Donald Trump. We bring you the details.
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A fantasy campaign in which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris put up a serious fight against the big drug companies that are suing Medicare over drug price negotiations.
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As Kevin McCarthy uses the threat of impeachment as a political tool, we harken back to Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and what she said about it five decades ago this week.
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The big drug companies are suing Medicare over having to negotiate drug prices and a fantasy in which Joe Biden puts up a serious fight against them.
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This week's Facepalm America report: Children and capitalism; Wisconsin and 8 other states are pushing for minors as young as 14 to be able to serve alcohol at restaurants.
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More child labor madness in America, from child bartenders in still more states, to kids literally being crushed to death on the job.
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We talk with Stephen Bright and James Kwak about their book The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts about racial prejudice in the judicial system as well as the death penalty.
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Our guest is Rachel Louise Martin, author of A Most Tolerant Little Town: The Explosive Beginning of School Desegregation in America. She talks with us about Clinton, Tennessee in 1956 and the experiences of students living through the beginning of desegregation and how it compares to schools today.
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A community in America where flying the flag is required.
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The story of a young man named Gabriel, as first reported by the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/20/texas-construction-worker-death-lawsuit-greg-abbott
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We speak with progressive talk radio host and author of The Hidden History of American Democracy Thom Hartmann about the real origins of the ideas claimed by the Founding Fathers. Check out Thom's book here: https://www.powells.com/book/the-hidden-history-of-american-democracy-9781523004386
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RFK Jr. holds a press dinner, his guests argue with flatulence, and he spews the same in the form of anti-vaxx, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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"Since 2010, lawyers in America have assumed that SuperPACs are required by the First Amendment. But this assumption is based on a clear mistake," Equal Citizens founder and Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig joins us to discuss SuperPACs and the Equal Citizen's crowdfunded video competition to promote the need for their regulation.
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Fran Drescher serves as an inspiration during the actors and writers strike and good news about airline pilot pay.
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Guest Walker Bragman joins us for to discuss Pfizer and how the pharmaceutical giant continues to prioritize profit over health and safety.
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The story I shared on Earth Day - appropriate as temparatures reach record highs this weekend about climate change and the fire that changed my life.
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Today on The Facepalm America Report - Medicare DIS-Advantage and Kid Rock Transphobia
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Matson and Tawni Browning, the authors of "The Hate Next Door" talk about what it was like for Matt to go undercover as a white supremacist for 25 years to take down hate groups. Check out their new book here: https://www.powells.com/book/hate-next-door-undercover-within-the-new-face-of-white-supremacy-9781728276625
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Randall Balmer, author of “Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter” joins the show to discuss Jimmy Carter and his balance of social and political values.
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We repost a reading from one of a series of pamphlets for U.S. Army personnel in the European theater of World War II entitled Fascism. Read the full document here: https://archive.org/details/ArmyTalkOrientationFactSheet64-Fascism/page/n1/mode/2up
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New York City government retirees have an opportunity to avoid Medicare DIS-advatage, an outline on why it's bad for human beings, and why you might have trouble finding a psychiatrist if you;re on a Medicare DIS-advantage plan.
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We discuss some issues with Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny, talk about San Franciscans disabling autonomous vehicles with traffic cones, and food delivery companies trying to screw over their workers.
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A D.C. Court of Appeals committee has recommended that Rudy Giuliani be disbarred. That and listener messages on today's episode.
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"The untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese prostitutes, and convict laborers to victims of modern trafficking".
Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to unpack California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part ehree of an incredible three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
Listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/1877b3
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Wesley Lowery, author of American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress, discusses how the mindsets of white people, extremist attitudes, and the massive shift of how the country changed in response to demographic shifts and the Obama administration.
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Guest Luke Savage joins us to discuss facism, Donald Trump, and fractures within the Republican Party. He's the author of The Dead Center: Reflections on Liberalism and Democracy After the End of History as well the the co-host of Michael and Us, which you can subscribe to at https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus
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A community in North Carolina is requiring all residents to fly the American flag. We discuss this and a some reasons why you might not feel so patriotic this 4th of July.
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We talk about the formation of The Truman Committee and Harry Truman's intense dedication to improve the quality of military factories and bases with Steve Drummond, author of the new book The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two.
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We talk about 14 year-olds being allowed to serve alcohol, 10 year-olds working at McDonald's, and examine the ever-growing list of buisnesses recently fined for exploiting child labor.
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"The untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese prostitutes, and convict laborers to victims of modern trafficking".
Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to unpack California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part two of an incredible three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
Listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/1877b3
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An antisemitic hate group demands $100,000 in gold from Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood as an apology for him calling them scumbags. In response, he sent them baby pacifiers. Then, we talk about a white supremacist who has sworn off hate and bigotry after taking MDMA (molly) and why such an immediate change happened. Finally, callers bring in questions about Juneteenth, January 6th, and gun control.
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Guest Olivia DiNucci of Code Pink, a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. warfare and imperialism, support human rights initiatives, and redirect resources into healthcare, education, green jobs, and other life-affirming programs. We discuss the ever expanding Pentagon budget, its consequences, and how to hold our government accountable.
(Note: This is a reupload of the episode "The Military-Industrial Blob Continues To Grow", originally published 3/15/23.)
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Another train disaster, good news from the Supreme Court, and I clear up a misunderstanding with a listener.
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"The untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese prostitutes, and convict laborers to victims of modern trafficking".
Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to unpack California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part one of an incredible three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives.
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Guest Garrett Neiman, author of RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys’ Club and Transform America, goes into what it means to be a non-profit entrepuneur, someone who convinces the rich to put their money toward good causes. He breaks down how rich white men think about capitalism, tending to finances, and how these views influence politics.
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James Conroy joins us to discuss his new book, Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War to break down the Casablanca Conference and the negotiations that came with the war.
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The submarine that imploded on the way to see the Titanic has captured headlines around the world. But that's not the only thing that's down there. Beowulf discusses things with Caller Bob from San Jose. You can call us, too at 202-656-6271.
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Beowulf breaks down the latest in billionaire news; The unfortunate sinking of the sub that went to explore Titanic ruins, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerburg planning for a cage match and a social media "site-off", Samuel Alito's luxury fishing trip with billionaire Paul Singer, and more reasons why we shouldn't have billionaires.
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We speak with Michael Lind, the author of HELL TO PAY: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America to talk about wages and the relationship between the government, buisnesses, and their employees.
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The Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas. But could a 40 year-legal precedent stop them? We speak with UCLA Professor of Law Jonathan Zasloff. Read his op-ed here: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4049840-the-cure-for-sports-blackmail-have-your-city-take-over-the-team/
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The Trump documents case gets a trial date, Hunter Biden enters a plea, and we hear from podcast listeners. 202-656-6271.
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We talk updates on all of the Trump legal news and his inability to keep anything to himself, especially confidential documents; Beowulf also talks to callers and takes questions!
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Should we celebrate Juneteenth instead of July 4th as the primary holiday of American freedom? Call or text 202-656-6271 to let us know what you think. Plus the history of Juneteenth and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Strange things going in Texas; Representative Bryan Slaton resigned after being exposed for a sexual relationship with a 19-year old, a school was evacuated after a prank with fart gas went wrong, and we talk about "emergency bleeding stations" in schools in case of a shooting. (Originally posted 5-11-23)
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Did Donald Trump sell classified secrets to a foriegn country? Call or text us at 202-656-6271 or FacepalmAmerica.com
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Craig Nelson, author of V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt’s American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II, discusses democracy at the time, how FDR helped create the middle class, and his other lesser credited tributes.
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We hear from listeners about Trump Indictement #2 and reveal an interesting possible backup plan for Jack Smith. Call or text us any time with your opinion at 202-656-6271
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We're joined by Norman Solomon, author of War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, to dicuss how politics and media selectively cover up or misidentify the consequences of war, how propaganda can influence people, but also how to stay properly well-informed.
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We guide you through the likely events of Trump Indictment Day 2 in the most annyoing way we could possibly think of. Your welcome.
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We're joined by Rachel Louise Martin, author of A Most Tolerant Little Town: The Explosive Beginning of School Desegregation in America to discuss Clinton, Tennessee in 1956. Dozens of interviews from different demographics and perspectives later, Rachel unpacks the experiences of students living through the beginning of desegregation and how it compares to schools today.
A Most Tolerant Little Town: The Explosive Beginning of School Desegregation in America is out June 13th.
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There's smoke in the air. And we need to stop ignoring it, pay attention, and take action.
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The drug industry refuses to negotiate, corporate Democrats nix afforable housing in Colorado, and a victim of police brutality gets some justice.
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We read the full unsealed Trump indictment.
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John Rothmann joins us to talk Trump's second indictment and the many divides of the Republican Party surrounding their opinion of the former president. Listen to John's podcast, Around The Political World with John Rothmann, here.
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We bring you the details of Trump's SECOND criminal indictment - this time in the classified documents case.
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Trump is about to be charged with espionage and and say hello to his little friend, Mark Meadows!
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We're joined by two guests today: Stephen Bright and James Kwak, to talk about their book The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts. We discuss racial prejudice in the court systems as well as the death penalty.
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Today we had a chat with Jeff Hauser, executive director of the Revolving Door Project, to discuss the debt ceiling and frustration with Biden's course of action.
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We read from one of a series of pamphlets for U.S. Army personnel in the European theater of World War II entitled Fascism. Read the full document here: https://archive.org/details/ArmyTalkOrientationFactSheet64-Fascism/page/n1/mode/2up
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Damien, Ed, and I continue the conversation on noir this week with a focus on neo-noir. Please visit https://www.geekhistorytime.com for more.
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We speak with Diya Abdo, author of American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience, about the experiences, traumas, and triumphs of refugees and their families. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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Senator Markwayne Mullin explains why he doesn't want reality. Plus, a listener asks if Ron DeSantis has a psychological condition and one gun store owner makes a real difference.
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The government has decided to delay cracking down on Medicare DIS-advatage overbilling. We dig into the whole Medicare DIS-advatage scam, how much it steals from you and me, and how the whole sordid scheme works. For more, see https://hartmannreport.com/p/time-to-end-the-medicare-advantage
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We're joined by guest Tim Shriver to discuss his book "The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening", a book put together shortly after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a resource for anyone feeling lost amid the chaos.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 4/13/22.)
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We read from The People's Hospital about the phenomenon of disaster syndrome. How can we as Americans overcome it with regard to our healthcare system and other things we think we can't change. Buy The People's Hospital here: https://www.powells.com/book/peoples-hospital-hope-peril-in-american-medicine-9781501198045
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A child labor update, we speak to listener Silver from Illinois, and gay people are leaving Florida! Call or text us any time at 202-656-6271.
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Biden and McCarthy did a debt deal... yay. So why didn't Democrats prevent this months ago?
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In today's Clip of the Day, Congressman Jamaal Bowman speaks out loudly and proudly about the Republican economic terrorists holding our nation hostage.
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We take a break from the political and run this special episode of A Geek History Of Time, hosted by Damien Harmony and Ed Blaylock in which I, the guest, attempt to explain the genre of film noir. Please listen to more of their episodes at geekhistorytime.com
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We're joined by Luke Savage, staff writer at Jacobin, to discuss facism, the rise of Donald Trump, and the current moral splits of the Republican party that may lead to its timely demise. Luke is also the author of The Dead Center: Reflections on Liberalism and Democracy After the End of History as well the the co-host of one of my favorite podcasts, Michael and Us, which you should subscribe to at https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus
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There's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to prepare for a debt default. It's easy. All you need is cash.
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Marjorie Taylor Green asks for decorum in the House of Representatives and Democrats burst into laughter.
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An update from the folks at ProPublica on the story about how CIgna uses a system that allows their doctors to deny your health insurance claim without ever looking at it. Read the full stories here: https://www.propublica.org/article/cigna-pxdx-medical-health-insurance-rejection-claims and https://www.propublica.org/article/cigna-health-insurance-denials-pxdx-congress-investigation
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Ron DeSantis had a disastrous, glitch-plagued announcement of his presidential run on Twitter, thanks in no small part to Elon Musk. Find out what happened and the REAL reasons to despise DeSantis.
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Today, we're joined by author Derek Leebaert to discuss "UNLIKELY HEROES: Franklin Roosevelt, His Four Lieutenants, and the World They Made". The book discuss Roosevelt's only four lieutenants, Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Henry Wallace, each with their own struggles and also considered "outsiders" for reason or another. We discuss their lives and roles as Roosevelt's lieutenants and the impact each left on the presidency.
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We review the phenomenon of wokefishing, in which someone misrepresents themselves as left/liberal/"woke" just to get you into bed. Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/05/14/3-dead-giveaways-youre-dealing-with-a-wokefisher-according-to-a-psychologist/?sh=589f9e8442de
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Big Pharma giant Pfizer continues to prioritize profit over health and safety. We talk about it with guest Walker Bragman
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John McManus joins us to discuss his new book: To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945. We talk about America's unconditional surrender strategy, Douglas MacArthur, and the technological advancements in war machinery of the time.
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We speak with Emily Heil of the Washington Post about worker safety complaints at Amy's Kitchen, the organic frozen food brand.
Read the original story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/04/13/amys-kitchen-boycott-worker-mistreatment/
(Note: This is a reupload of "What's In Your Freezer?", originally aired 4/15/22.)
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Today on Facepalm News: Free School Lunch, Elon Won't Pay Rent, Congressional Assault
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Today, we talk about a Billings, Montana family whose living situation turned hazardous (yes, the cleaning crew needed hazmat suits) when a clog caused the cities sewage to flood their home. We also discuss a few other similar slippery situations in Bucks Country, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, CA.
Check out the original story here: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/it-could-happen-to-you-billings-couple-takes-sewer-back-up-fight-to-montanas-highest-court
(Note: This is a reupload of episode "Welcome to the Sh**show" - Tales Of Sewage Terror" originally uploaded 1/2/22.)
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Today on Facepalm News: Egg Prices, Free Tax Filing, Work Requirements For Bankers
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An investigation of why there shouldn't be massive wealth inequality - in other words billionaires - with some recent examples from Peter Theil, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk.
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Today on Facepalm News: Space Force, Virginia Porn, and Tennessee Guns
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We examine what happened around protests against anti-trans school policies in Arkansas and read portions of "The Student Protesters Were Arrested. The Man Who Got Violent in the Parking Lot Wasn’t." by Nicole Carr from ProPublica. Read the full story at https://www.propublica.org/article/conway-arkansas-school-board-high-school-arrests.
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All of a sudden, Congressman James Comer, who's been investigating the Biden family's supposedly suspect finances, has misplaced his informant. We discuss.
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We speak with Dr. Ricardo Nuila, author of "The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine" about public vs private insurance and why the high costs of healthcare prevent so many Americans from having it.
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We interview the inspirational diplomat Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans about her life experiences around the world. From growing up during Jim Crow to working for the US around the world, a diplomat in the Foreign Service, and as a single black mother in the 70s, Judith unpacks a plethora of stories about her exposure to many cultures.
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Steve Drummond, author of the new book The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two, joins us to talk about the formation of The Truman Committee and his intense dedication to improve the quality of military factories and bases.
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Today, we talk to Hannah Matthews, author of the new book You or Someone You Love: Reflections from an Abortion Doula about what it means to be a doula, support systems, and how to safely navigate the unnecessarily complex, stigmatized process of abortion in the United States.
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Howdy! Today, we talk about the happenings in Texas; Representative Bryan Slaton resigned after being exposed for a sexual relationship with a 19-year old, a school was evacuated after a prank with fart gas went wrong, and we talk about "emergency bleeding stations" in schools in case of a shooting.
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Congressman George Santos surrenders to authorities after being charged by the Feds. We dig into the details of the charges.
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Now that Congressman George Santos has been charged by the Feds, we revisit our collection of all his lies (that we know of).
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Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll rape case. We bring you the details and explain how one member of the jury shows why this could completely change the 2024 election.
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We experience a GLORIOUS moment of satisfaction as a judge tells the orange vomit he is legally required to shut up in his hush money case. Meanwhile, E. Jean Carroll's rape case against him wraps up.
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Author of HELL TO PAY: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America Michael Lind joins us on today's episode to discuss wages and the three-way complex financial relationship between the government, buisnesses, and their employees.
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Today, we talk about 10 year-olds working at McDonald's, 14 year-olds being allowed to serve alcohol, and go through an entire list of buisnesses recently fined for exploiting child labor.
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For your weekend listening enjoyment, the key parts of Donald Trump's deposition in the E. Jean Carroll rape case. Your welcome!
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According to a report on Thursday in ProPublica, Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid for the private boarding school tuition of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew. Today, we talk about the apparently low-budget cost of buying over a Surpreme Court Justice.
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We talk with Reid Wilson about voting demographics all across the country and how they've evolved and changed the past couple of years.
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General Peter Zwack joins us for a discussion of whether there could be another civil war in the United States, how the military might be involved, and how we can prevent if from happening. Retired Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack is a Wilson Center Global Fellow at the Kennan Institute. In 1980 he began his 34-year U.S. Army career as an intelligence and security officer in a nuclear capable artillery battalion. Three decades later, he served as the U.S. Senior Defense Attaché to the Russian Federation from 2012–2014. He is the author of Afghanistan Kabul Kurier: One Soldier's Story of the Taliban, Tribes & Loyalties, Opium Trade, & Burqa and Swimming the Volga: A U.S. Army Officer's Experiences in Pre-Putin Russia.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 12/31/21).
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Along with the censuring and censoring of Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, protestors supporting trans rights across the country are being arrested. Will 2023 be another Freedom Summer?
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We discuss the collapse of First Republic Bank and the other worrisome issues around yet andother financial failure.
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William Lazonick, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts and co-founder and president of the Academic-Industry Research Network, joins us to discuss pharmaceutical companies, executive pay, stock buybacks, and more. Read more here: https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/sick-with-shareholder-value-us-pharmas-financialized-business-model-during-the-pandemic
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Beowulf speaks to Eric Levitz about whether inheritance transfers will trigger a "millennial civil war" and Daniel James Brown about Facing the Mountain: An Inspiring Story of Japanese American Patriots in World War II.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 04/08/22).
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(UPDATED: Previously, the wrong episode had been uploded.) We listen to the speeches of President Joe Biden (from the point where he starts making jokes) and Daily Show Correspondent Roy Wood Jr. To donate to the White House Correspondents' Association and the scholarships they provide to journalism students, go to whca.press
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All is not lost! Sure there are plenty of bad things to worry about, but here are some of the positive things that have happened on the American political scene this week.
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Did a child laborer help maker your car right here in the United States? According to a shocking new report, it might be the case. Read more here:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-fake-id-repeatedly-enabled-hyundai-suppliers-employ-child-labor-alabama-2023-04-27/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/23/child-labor-lobbying-fga/
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I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I promise to ease up on the Carlson content. Soon.
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We talk to guest Naomi Oreskes, co-author of THE BIG MYTH: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway, about the power of federal government, the free market, and the links to communication and media.
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Do YOU experience Avocado Anxiety and other stresses about the source of your food when go to the grocery store? Then "Avocado Anxiety: and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From" is for you! We speak to the author, Louise Gray.
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Everyone's talking about Tucker, but not FoxNews... check out for more like the clip in this episode https://twitter.com/BrentTerhune
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The masses rejoice at the firing of Tucker Carlson and a listener reminds me that Tucker wants to invade her country.
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Tucker Carlson is gone from FoxNews and we look at some of his worst statements. Plus, ANOTHER cable news host gets kicked to the curb....
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Are you buying products at the store with less content for the same... or even a higher price? Are you still paying jacked up prices long after COVID supply chain disruption and the invasion of Russia? Turns out companies might just be screwing you because they can. LISTEN!
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On this Earth Day weekend, I discuss climate change, how most people say they've been personally affected by it, and the story of the climate change disaster that impacted my life.
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We talk with Joel Richard Paul, professor of consititution and international law at the University of California San Francisco, about his new book Indivisible: Daniel Webster and the Birth of American Nationalism and the dangers of extremism.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 10/28/22).
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We talk with investigative reporter MSNBC analyst David Corn about his book, American Psychosis, how Republicans weaponized extremism, paranoia, bigotry, and tribalism to gain power among their followers and exercise control. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We discuss the a literal fight within the Michigan GOP and why kids keep getting mini-snacks up their noses.
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Bartlett Naylor, financial policy advocate for Public Citizen, talks with us about a U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposal requiring certain financial firms to register with the agency when they become subject to certain local, state, or federal agency or court orders.
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We discuss Texas SB20, a bill which would create squads of vigilantes with the ability to set up checkpoints anywhere they want and ask anyone their immigration status.
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We discuss the massive profits reaped by insurance companies through Medicare DisAdvantage and how tech bros distorted the murder of Bob Lee. Plus, killer robots! 202-656-6271
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We speak with former police officer Michael Fanone, who defended the US Capitol during the January 6th insurrection. He's the author of Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul.
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Jamie Court, President of Consumer Watchdog, talks with us about California's new gas price gouging law and how the industry drains your wallet.
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A Universal Health Plan? Yes! The state of Oregon is developing one. Can it happen in spite of the opposition of massive private insurance companies? (from December 2022) Read more: https://katu.com/news/politics/oregon-looks-to-create-first-in-nation-universal-health-care-system
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There's hope in Tennessee and a whole lot of bullshit from fascist state legislators across the country.
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Guest and author of “Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter” Randall Balmer joins us to discuss Jimmy Carter and his balance of social and political values.
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Co-founder of the independent news app OptOut Walker Bragman joins us to discuss the pandemic's influence on social media and journalism.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode from January 27th.)
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Dr. Nancy Fraser, author of Cannibal Capitalism: How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planetand What We Can Do About It, brings "a trenchant look at contemporary capitalism’s insatiable appetite".
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially uploaded January 4th.)
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We talk on the line to listener Bob about the past of radio and journalism. Ask your questions, call, or text us any time at 202-656-6271.
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Guest John Rothmann joins us to discuss the Trump indictment and the imbalance of our countries' two-party system.
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We talk about very mixed international reactions to the Trump arrest and what this could lead to in the future.
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Guest Jordan Schreiber returns to to discuss energy, after California's Governor Newsom signs legal action toward allowing California to penalize oil companies for ‘price gouging’.
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Dr. Ricardo Nuila breaks down public vs private insurance and why the high costs of healthcare prevent so many Americans from having it.
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Alvin Bragg? No problem! But Trump should be more concerned about Jack Smith and the valuation of Truth Social. Call or text us any time at 202-656-6271.
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Donald Trump gets arraigned while the media goes on wall to wall Trump alert and undercovers some critical news stories.
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New reports reveal details about Trump's royal, gold-plated, VIP arraignment and other information about his encounter with the law.
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We investigate the decison by Medicare to delay cracking down on Medicare DIS-advatage overbilling and dig into the whole Medicare DIS-advatage scam, how much it steals from you and me, and how the whole sordid scheme works. For more, see https://hartmannreport.com/p/time-to-end-the-medicare-advantage
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We speak with Jared Yates Sexton about The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, "an ambitious account of how white supremacist lies, religious mythologies, and poisonous conspiracy theories built the modern world and threaten to plunge us into an authoritarian nightmare".
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Trump won't wear handcuffs on Tuesday - what will his supporters do? We look at the latest.
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Two trains in Minnesota and North Dakota spilling ethanol and other hazardous supplies keep up the upsetting pattern of recent train derailments.
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Here's the latest we know about the Trump indictment, about what else Alvin Bragg is investigating, when the arraignement will happen, and what people are saying about this wonderful, wonderful moment.
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Guest Walker Bragman joins us for another episode to discuss Pfizer and as to how the pharmaceutical giant continues to prioritize profit over health and safety.
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Guest politicial historian and professor Eli Merritt explains the Summit for Democracy and the human rights values that the event's messaging captures. He's the author of “How to Save Democracy: Advice and Inspiration from 95 World Leaders.”
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What happens to a claim denied? The folks at ProPublica bring us a story about how CIgna uses a system that allows their doctors to deny your health insurance claim without ever looking at it. Read the full story here: https://www.propublica.org/article/cigna-pxdx-medical-health-insurance-rejection-claims
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Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness talks with us about the billionaires who funnel money into political campaigns to ensure their status as billionaires, their recent research findings, and how they are taking action. First posted in November 2022.
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Nurses striking in New York win and agree to return to work, and government senators warn about predatory medical credit cards and the immediate damage to one's credit.
(Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially uploaded January 13th.)
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Today we talk about sex-ed, health-based education legislation in Flordia and why its restrictions set an isolating, dangerous precedent.
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Guest former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis breaks down the bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank, the triggers leading to it, and how these banks can prevent further crisis in the future.
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Guest Savannah Wooten breaks down the People Over Pentagon Act and how to redirect unnecessary military spending while using funds to provide need in other ways.
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We're assured that Trump is finally being indicted today. PLUS, more bad news for Trump that he brought on himself in the classified documents case.
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Now that he's about to be indicted in New York, is Donald Trump more dangerous than ever before? Or do his followers care?
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Trump tries to start a civil war so he doesn't have to go to jail and Marjorie Taylor Green tries to invade Mexico over a duct tape filled with sand.
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Another train derails- This time in Arizona- bringing into question train regulations, the future of the railway system, and the insistence from politicians that these crash-site areas will not be environmentally impacted in the long-term.
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We talk with Omar Ocampo, co-author of the report "Extreme Wealth", about how recently the rich are getting much richer much faster.
(Note: This is a rebroadcast of an episode previously aired on February 3rd.)
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Guest Nancy Altman breaks down the politics behind Social Security, the conquences of Republican's calls for cutting the program, and the generational differences in social security benefits.
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Ryan Reynolds sells Mint Mobile and a Swiss Cheese crisis.
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Beowulf discusses the ever expanding Pentagon budget and its consequences with Olivia DiNucci of Code Pink. Check them out at CodePink.com
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Meta lays off and the EPA protects.
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Will Washington buckle to bailout demands over the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? And just how many ban runs can we expect?
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The financial collapse of Silicon Valley Bank could mean another Great Recession. Plus, Ford is trying to lock you out of your car and the rent is still too damn high.
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With the recent surge of popularity in AI used amongst corporations, we discuss with guest David Auerbach the dangers of an out-of-control spiraling tech that reflects the data of hundreds of millions of people.
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Sewage, racism, and unaffordable rent are among the topics of discussion.
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A lack of properly maintained railway equipment has led to an explosive derailment of 38 traincars in East Palestine, Ohio that has left residents feeling sick and masses of reported dead wildlife. We discuss this entirely preventable incident, what led to it, and Pete Buttigieg's lackluster response.
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The oil companies are price gouging us for billions of dollars and our goverment doesn't seem to be doing anything about it. Jordan Schreiber of Accountable.us joins us.
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Florida's fascist governor may be leading the nation in craziness, but state legislators in Missouri, Montana, and Wyoming are working hard to keep up.
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We discuss balloon madness and the even greater insanity of child labor in the United States.
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We talk with Omar Ocampo, co-author of the new report "Extreme Wealth," which can be found here.
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Author of The United States of War, Professor David Vine joins us to talk about the World Cup in Qatar and the lack of media coverage regarding U.S. military bases.
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Steph Curry opposes afforable housing in the town where he lives and I think the minimum wage should be even higher than Bernie Sanders does.
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Co-founder of the independent news app OptOut Walker Bragman joins us to discuss the pandemic's influence on social media and journalism.
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Yes, that's right - Facebook is giving Trump his account back. Whether he'll use it is another question. What he IS using, it turns out, is his phone... to text people for the first time. This doesn't end well...
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Beowulf discusses why eggs are so expensive, talks with Jared Yates Sexton, author of "The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis," and Stephen Semler, author of "Over the Holidays, Congress Gave the Military an $860 Billion Budgetary Gift" from Jacobin Magazine (his proposal to convert a chunk of Pentagon budget into stimulus checks is here.)
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We speak with Jared Yates Sexton about extremism, the establishment, and his book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis.
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Nurses win in New York and Senators warn against medical credit cards.
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More unions, more strikes, and less exploitation for prisoners are a good start for the New Year!
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A D.C. watering hole offers the coveted "Speaker of the Pub" gavel for sale and Elon Musk won't pay his rent.
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We speak with Dr. Nancy Fraser, author of Cannibal Capitalism: How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planet and What We Can Do About It.
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All the lies of Congressman-elect George Santos (that we know of) together in one place.
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We discuss a New York Times investigation about how the rich, famous, and powerful get special treatment in the emergency room. Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/health/nyu-langone-emergency-room-vip.html
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Reducing prices for key prescription drugs in the United States is always a challenge. But fresh analysis from the New Institute for Economic Thinking finds that the status quo will remain largely intact unless pharmaceutical companies sever executive pay from stock price performance and the companies are banned from stock buybacks, among other reforms. We speak with William Lazonick, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts and co-founder and president of the Academic-Industry Research Network. Read more https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/sick-with-shareholder-value-us-pharmas-financialized-business-model-during-the-pandemic
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We discuss work, overwork, taking sick days, and child labor.
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The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed requiring certain financial firms to register with the agency when they become subject to certain local, state, or federal agency or court orders. We talk with Bartlett Naylor, financial policy advocate for Public Citizen.
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Beowulf speaks with Steve Kemper, author of "Our Man in Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor," the story of Joseph C. Grew, US ambassador to Japan in the leadup to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Oregon is developing a Universal Health Plan - can we roll it out over the opposition of massive private insurance companies? Yes We Can! Read more: https://katu.com/news/politics/oregon-looks-to-create-first-in-nation-universal-health-care-system
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Beowulf discusses the San Francisco Board of Supervisors allowing police to use killer robots and then reversing themselves... for now. Call or text 202-656-6271 or email beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com
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We discuss the conviction of the Trump Organization and whether Democrats can preempt a debt ceiling fight.
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We all need sick days - even me! Railroad workers DEFINITELY need them. And yet Democrats and Republicans screwed them over. We read and discuss Kshama Sawant's piece "Rail Workers Betrayed By Biden & The Squad" https://www.socialistalternative.org/2022/12/02/rail-workers-betrayed-biden-the-squad/
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Beowulf speaks with Professor Mathew Delmont, the author of Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad.
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Democrats and Republicans CAN come together... to make sure railroad workers don't get sick days.
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We talk about Trump and the attempted theft of the 2020 presidential election with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down and co-author of THE STEAL: The Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election and the People Who Stopped It.
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As Democrats adjust to Nancy Pelosi stepping down from leadership, it's time for them to follow a new path.
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We discuss the departure of Nancy Pelosi from the House Democratic leadership.
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I interview Christopher Blattman, author of the new book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace.
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We speak with Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness about the billionaires who funnel money into political campaigns to ensure their status as billionaires, their recent research findings, and how they are taking action.
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We talk about the recent influx of midterm election results, Phil Knight and other political billionaire spenders, and thoughts for future election cycles.
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We talk with Mike Tanglis, research director for Public Citizen, about big corporations enlisting lobbyists to prevent anti-price-gouging legislation, which would ease the economic pressure on Americans.
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Nike founder Phil Knight has used millions of dollars in campaign contributions and cause a left leaning state to have a MAGA supporting governor.
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Big corporations said they would stop giving money to election deniers. They lied. Email me at beowulf@twosqauredmediaprodcutions.com or call/text to 202-656-6271
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Jan in San Francisco takes issue with our segment on a $1.7 million public restroom and we respond.
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Beowulf speaks with Katherine Corcoran on her book, "In the Mouth of the Wolf" the story of the murder of Mexican journalist Regina Martinez.
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The response the attack on Paul Pelosi from the far-right just got even scarier and more insane, led by none other than Elon Musk.
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Do not despair! All is not lost! There's good news about early voting totals across the country...
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Here's what the Pelosi attacker posted online, pus some of the vile things the far-right is saying the Pelosi attack, brought to you by your humble host so you needn't visit any dark corners of the internet.
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We talk with John Farrell about his new gripping biography of Ted Kennedy. He is also the author of Richard Nixon: The Life, a biography of the late president. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with Joel Richard Paul, a professor of constitutional and international law at the University of California San Francisco, about his new book, Indivisible: Daniel Webster and the Birth of American Nationalism. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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Progressives on Capitol Hill led by Pramila Jayapal withdraw a letter urging President Biden to push for peace in Ukraine. Why?
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In San Franciso, a public bathroom costs 1.7 million dollars to build. In Phoenix, armed vigilantes threaten you at the your ballot dropbox. Neither are Americas that we can continue to accept.
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The contemptable Steve Bannon gets four months in prison for contempt of Congress. We celebrate and acknowledge that the road ahead is bumpy
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We talk about rapacious, out of control rent and the rapacious, out of control governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. Plus some inflatable dragons.
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We talk with Timothy Shenk about the current state of democracy and American politics, its potential downfalls, and possibilities of a transformation in the future. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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The moral panic over kitty litter in our schools turns out to be about something very different indeed.
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We talk about maple syrup, social security with guest Nancy Altman, rent price control, and a subpoena against Donald Trump. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with Michael Fanone, former Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection, and author of Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul.
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Beowulf speaks with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas E. Ricks, who offers a new take on the Civil Rights Movement in his book Waging a Good War.
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We count some wins for America in the form of Biden's pot pardons, Chinese same-sex marriage... in Utah, but maybe not so much when it comes to excess deaths.
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We discuss Herschel Walker, John Gibbs, abortion legality as a consideration for homebuyers, and companies experimenting with a 4-day work week.
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We discuss how the Democratic Party is just as bad as any other, with changes to the Student Loan Forgiveness Act that will negatively affect millions of people, pause on voting to end congressional insider trading (so they can keep being corrupt), and later, we talk about Kate Brown granting clemency to inmates in Oregon.
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We talk with Daniella Mestyanek Young, author of Uncultured: A Memoir, about her traumatic experiences as a child in the cult, The Children of God, and later, overcoming the oppressive culture she had to endure in the military.
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We discuss dystopian nonsense as the University of Idaho forces employees to be silent on matters of abortion and reproductive rights - and health services may only offer condoms to prevent STDs, NOT to prevent pregnancy. We also speak with a few callers about this issue. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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39 years ago today, one man saved billions of lives. Listen to the story of Stanislav Petrov. Read the full story here: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/26/17905796/nuclear-war-1983-stanislav-petrov-soviet-union
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We talk with Harlan Ullman, political thought leader and strategic thinker, about the Russia-Ukraine War, Putin, and global response to the war. He is the author of The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with Mary Grant, Water Program director for Food & Water Watch, about getting clean water to all Americans, and the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability (WATER) Act. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We discuss the Space Force's official new military song, the Portland Oregon Police defending a fascist murderer, Jan. 6 justice being served, and progress in union strikes.
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We delve into the history and rise of American intelligence operations with Nicholas Reynolds, an historian, former CIA officer, and author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence.
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We talk with Mark Bergen, writer for Bloomberg and Businessweek and author of the book, Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination, about the rise of YouTube, annoying ads, competition with TikTok and Instagram, and a surprising opponent: television.
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We talk about the end of summer, "Voter Integrity" groups (they're armed), and real voter ballot fraud. We also talk with Mel Buer about issues going on for workers in the railroad industry and an impending strike.
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We talk with Washington Post columnist and author Dana Milbank about the development and devolvement of the Republican Party, inevitably culminating in Jan. 6, and his new book, The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party.
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We speak with investigative reporter David Corn about his new book, American Psychosis, how Republicans weaponized extremism, paranoia, bigotry, and tribalism to gain power among their followers and exercise control. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with Joy Damiani, veteran, artist and commentator, about her military experiences and her part in the new book, Paths of Dissent: Soldiers Speak Out Against America's Misguided Wars. Find out more about her music and her upcoming book, If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’ and Other Lessons I Learned in the Army at joydamiani.com - Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk about the Burning Man fiasco, fog burn, Elon Musk hating on the new Lord of the Rings TV show for sexist reasons (expected), Biden standing up for free speech, and self-service beer. We also talk with Eleanor Herman, author of Off With Her Head: Three Thousand Years of Demonizing Women in Power. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We engage in an illuminating conversation with Diya Abdo, author of American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience, about the experiences, traumas, and triumphs of refugees and their families. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We speak with Justin Pearson, senior attorney at the nonprofit Institute for Justice (ij.org) about defending the Almond Milk that Beowulf puts in his coffee from Big Dairy. Plus Halloween is coming too soon, a rich kid in the Hamptons gets away with murder, high housing prices in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the John Brown Gun Club defends drag queens. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with the charming and fiery investigative reporter Greg Palast about his work uncovering Kemp's interference in the Trump election and why he is trying to hide. Palast’s new film, Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman, produced by Martin Sheen, will be released soon. Find out more at GregPalast.com and call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We interview the inspirational and pioneering Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans about her experience becoming a diplomat in the Foreign Service as a single black mother in the 70s. From growing up during Jim Crow to working for the US around the world, hear her inspiring story.
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We discuss the return of corporal punishment, Biden canceling student debt, and a Republican who believes schoolchildren should be armed. We talk with Dr. Dan McMillan with savedemocracyinamerica.org about why we should keep big money out of politics, and his plan for how to do it. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show! Photo credit: Vox
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We discuss corruption in the oil industry with Jordan Schreiber, Director of Energy and Environment at Accountable.US. We also discuss Big Coffee, nuclear secrets discovered from the Trump raid, Moms of Liberty, and bigwigs spending campaign money on cigars. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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Lucille Ball is the topic when Beowulf speaks with Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies and the podcast The Plot Thickens: "Lucy". They discuss "I Love Lucy", her early struggles, her interaction with the House on the Un-American Activities Committee, and more. Listen at theplotthickens.tcm.com - Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We talk with Laurie Calhoun about the apparent assassination of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and why American attempts to take down terrorist groups do far more harm than good. Also: Texas schools ban The Diary of Anne Frank to make way for the next round of fascism, good and bad Republicans, Big Pharma defenders, and dive bar-flavored ice cream. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We discuss US meddling in China-Taiwan affairs with James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers. Plus, EEG devices, emotional support goats, San Francisco's trash can problem, and Pac-Man the hawk going after their city's pigeons. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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Beowulf interviews Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Fisherman and the Dragon about a reign of racist terror on the Texas Gulf Coast. PLUS, deep fried Texas food, Democratic corruption, right wing incontinence. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We discuss the suspense over a decision to protect the environment, a win for abortion rights, and for once something good to say about Florida, as well as the beauty of business and capitalism. Call or text (202) 656-6271 to participate in the show!
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We discuss friends and family of the elderly being sued by nursing homes to extort cash, the latest anti-gay chicken scandal, Linda Sanchez's middle finger to the GOP and your calls! Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show!
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This week, we discuss how caffeine affects how you shop, talk inflation and price gouging with Jin Woo Chung, senior economist at Groundwork Collaborative, and Trump golf balls. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show!
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The House passes the Respect for Marriage Act (take that Clarence Thomas), and we discuss The Duck of Justice! Robin Marty, author of 'Handbook for a Post-Roe America', talks to us about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, why she hates abortion boats, and the continuing fight for women's rights. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show!
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Crocodiles at it again in Florida, the corrupt CEOs of our healthcare system, and the need for both gun and law enforcement control. David calls into the show, and we discuss how armadillos will make you care about climate change. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show!
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Dr. Jill Biden's "breakfast tacos" comment, a Ron DeSantis campaign run, the bizarre "I Voted" sticker that resembles how we all feel about politics and our current inflation disaster. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show!
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The right to eat dinner at Morton's Steakhouse, floating abortion clinics, and a high-speed lawnmower chase. We interview Professor Francis Boyle, author of "Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law," about how the Federalist Society is taking away our rights.
Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law
https://www.powells.com/book/protesting-power-9780742538924
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We discuss cats that stay at #10 Downing Street longer than British Prime Ministers, Native Americans being harmed by a nearby uranium mill, hope for immigration and a conversation with immigration attorney Hector Quiroga (quirogalawoffice.com), and how much we hate runaway pythons in Michigan. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show.
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proud boys attacking Drag Queens, goats saving the environment, and Harvey Wasserman speaks with us about Roe Vs. Wade and indigenous women. PLUS, saving your poop could be the key to your health!
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We discuss the supreme court's ending of Roe vs. Wade and the expansion the right wing's weapon agenda with activist and writer Julie Kohler and Igor Volsky of Guns Down America.
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Good news from the American South, bad news for Lucky Charms, and an interview with Christopher Blattman, author of the new book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace.
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Tales of taxes, Southern politicians, and law enforcement!
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Beowulf speaks with Emily Heil of the Washington Post about worker complaints at Amy's Kitchen, the organic frozen food brand. Read her story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/04/13/amys-kitchen-boycott-worker-mistreatment/
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Beowulf speaks with Tim Shriver about his book, "The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening."
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Beowulf speaks to Eric Levitz about whether inheritance transfers will trigger a "millennial civil war"
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Authoritarians in Texas attacking our children and censoring their libraries. Beowulf interviews Jeremy Schwartz, investigative reporter for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative and co-author of “We’re Going to Be Conservative.” Official Orders Books Removed From Schools, Targeting Titles About Transgender People. https://www.propublica.org/article/were-going-to-be-conservative-official-orders-books-removed-from-schools-targeting-titles-about-transgender-people
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Beowulf discusses why Willie Nelson had such a hard time voting, talks with Greg Bluestein, the author of FLIPPED: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power, and reveals how cows and Herschel Walker are causing problems in the Peach State.
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Beowulf discusses scared Boogaloo Boys in Ukraine, the threat of nuclear apocalypse in Ukraine, and the menace of Australian jellyfish. Plus, and interview with Harvey Wasserman, the author or co- author of 21 books, including KILLING OUR OWN:
THE DISASTER OF AMERICA’S EXPERIENCE WITH ATOMIC RADIATION. He co-convenes the Grassroots Emergency Election Protection zooms Mondays at 5pm Eastern and has been fighting nuke power since 1973.
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Beowulf discusses the ravings, of QAnon, the delusions of Washington DC, and talks with Kelly Weill, author of "Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything."
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The Greatest Threat To America.... is it the right wing wanting to put women to death for getting abortions, price gouging, obscene license plates, or high altitude balloons?
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Beowulf discusses right wing attempts to take peoples' vote away and talks with Rob Richie about ranked-choice voting. Rob Richie is the President and CEO of FairVote, a nonpartisan organization that seeks better elections for all by researching and advancing voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American.
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Beowulf talks about Andrew Cuomo's attempted comeback, the attempt to get the Equal Rights Amendment re-ratified in West Virginia, and interviews Mary Ann Sieghart, the author of "The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it".
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Russia invades Ukraine, Chernobyl, the International Space Station, and Sean Penn? Beowulf explains...
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Beowulf brings you news of the Military-Industrial Complex, GoFundMe, fake owl poop, book burning, and chickens violating national security.
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Beowulf Rochlen speaks with guest Cleo Levin of Slate.com about the detrimental impact of Dollar General stores across the Country. Original article: https://slate.com/business/2021/07/dollar-general-food-deserts-grocery-stores.html
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Beowulf speaks about Trump and the attempted theft of the 2020 presidential election with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down and co-author of THE STEAL: The Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election and the People Who Stopped It.
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Columnist Alexandra Petri of the Washington Post joins us to discuss THE issue of our times... whether M&Ms are too sexy. Read her full column here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/20/mm-mascots-inclusive-rebrand-satire/
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Devlin Barrett of the Washington Post talks with us about the new division of the Justice Department being created to deal with domestic terrorism. Read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/domestic-terrorism-justice-threat/2022/01/11/dfd8d82c-72eb-11ec-8b0a-bcfab800c430_story.html
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Beowulf speaks with Ryan Cooper, author of "How Are You Going to Pay for That? Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics." It turns out the economy is actually supposed to work for us instead of the other way around - who knew?
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We speak with Eli Hager of ProPublica who tells the story of Arianna Bermudez, her son David, and a system that puts the onus on the those who need help the most. The original story is at https://www.propublica.org/article/a-mother-needed-welfare-instead-the-state-used-welfare-funds-to-take-her-son
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Beowulf talks about the recent jobs report and speaks with Gene Ludwig with The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity about why unemployment numbers are way undercounted.
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Beowulf names the corporate donors to the Sedition Caucus, talks to Drew Harwell of the Washington Post about infighting in the QAnon set, and may just have you a new job as nut driver...
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Malcolm Nance speaks with us about the January 6th insurrection and this week's anniversary. Malcolm Nance is a former naval intelligence and counter-terrorism officer and a historian. His most recent book is The Plot to Betray America: How Team Trump Embraced Our Enemies, Compromised Our Security, and How We Can Fix It. And his upcoming book is They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency.
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We discuss robots the kind that can perform useful tasks, but also take your job... or possibly your life.
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Facepalm America thrills you and chills you with tales of sewage terror from Billings, Montana, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, CA. Check out one of the originals here: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/it-could-happen-to-you-billings-couple-takes-sewer-back-up-fight-to-montanas-highest-court
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We continue our conversation with General Peter Zwack and discuss the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine and how the US might react. Retired Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack is a Wilson Center Global Fellow at the Kennan Institute. In 1980 he began his 34-year U.S. Army career as an intelligence and security officer in a nuclear capable artillery battalion. Three decades later, he served as the U.S. Senior Defense Attaché to the Russian Federation from 2012–2014. He is the author of Afghanistan Kabul Kurier: One Soldier's Story of the Taliban, Tribes & Loyalties, Opium Trade, & Burqa and Swimming the Volga: A U.S. Army Officer's Experiences in Pre-Putin Russia.
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General Peter Zwack joins us for a discussion of whether there could be another civil war in the United States, how the military might be involved, and how we can prevent if from happening. Retired Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack is a Wilson Center Global Fellow at the Kennan Institute. In 1980 he began his 34-year U.S. Army career as an intelligence and security officer in a nuclear capable artillery battalion. Three decades later, he served as the U.S. Senior Defense Attaché to the Russian Federation from 2012–2014. He is the author of Afghanistan Kabul Kurier: One Soldier's Story of the Taliban, Tribes & Loyalties, Opium Trade, & Burqa and Swimming the Volga: A U.S. Army Officer's Experiences in Pre-Putin Russia.
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We speak with Rudi Keller of the Missouri Independent who talks about the causes behind the massive undercounting of COVID deaths in America and how politics plays into it. Read the original article here: https://missouriindependent.com/2021/12/22/uncounted-inaccurate-death-certificates-across-the-country-hide-the-true-toll-of-covid-19/
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Beowulf discusses some strange holiday traditions, reviews the movie "Don't Look Up", and talks about political trading cards and the perils of amateur podiatry.
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Beowulf talks with actor and comedian Jonh Fugelsang about the end of Biden's Build Back Better plan and tells us what he would wish for if he could make on political Christmas come true. Plus, Tesla drivers playing video games, private jet companies bilking the taxpayer, and more Amazon madness. Call us at (202) 656-6271 if you'd like to talk with us on the show about what your political Christmas/New Years miracle would be.
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Companies including Amazon have been accused of having ordered workers to keep at their posts as tornados approached during the recent Midwestern disasters. We examine the deadly details.
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The maple syrup crisis is upon us... and Canada is taking action! Will there be enough syrup for our pancakes? Will New Jersey start producing maple syrup? Listen and find out!
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Lucille Ball is the topic when Beowulf speaks with Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies and the new season of their podcast The Plot Thickens: "Lucy". They discuss "I Love Lucy", her early struggles, her interaction with the House on UnAmerican Activities Committee, and more. Listen at theplotthickens.tcm.com
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Facepalm America brings you a holiday horror story of customer service that will chill you to the bone. Listen to the harrowing tale of Kate Klonick.
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Mark Joseph Stern of Slate talks with Beowulf about how a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals could be used to bring down American government as we know it.
Article: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/11/joe-biden-vaccine-mandate-fifth-circuit.html
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Beowulf speaks with Kyle Cheney of POLITICO about the January 6th investigation and discusses Trump's taekwondo belt, and donut beer.
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Beowulf talks with callers about Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty on all charges.
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Beowulf speaks with Gene Ludwig of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity and why the unemployment rate doesn't make sense, talks with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America about the new Oath Keeper on the NRA board of directors, and why you should NOT take a bath in borax to unvaxx yourself.
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Beowulf kicks off the first program by describing an unfortunate incident that happened to Joe Biden, interviewing angry West Virginia Democrat Richard Ojeda (@Ojeda4America), and discussing the decline of fall of the Blue Light Special.
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Beowulf Rochlen covers the inanity and insanity of American politics and culture in the first half of the 21st century.
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