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Investigative journalist Jordan Chariton will join us again to talk about his recent trip through Florida where he spoke with the people who are being directly, negatively, impacted by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' assaults on our rights.
Alex Kotch, co-founder of OptOut App and investigative reporter for Exposed by CMD, will tell us about the dark web of money that goes into funding climate change denial. He'll also give us an update on his OptOut project that is bringing progressive media under one roof.
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We'll discuss the latest from the January 6th Committee, as well as an update about Madison Cawthorn's wild accusations about Republican members of Congress!
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It's March Midterm Madness! We'll be revisiting our conversations with Mike Figuerado and Jeff Waldorf, both of whom have a lot to say about what could happen in this year's midterm races, and what Democrats can do to stop the Republicans from sweeping the elections.
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Gas prices are going out of control, and Democrats are scrambling to come up with both a message for voters and a plan to address the crisis. Republicans are already blaming the Biden administration for both the soaring cost of fuel AND the ongoing inflation crisis, and Democrats need to do something quickly to ease voters' concerns before the midterms.
And we're taking even more of your questions from our YouTube channel! We'll be talking about everything from Trump's potential indictments, college football, the embarrassing state of the Republican Party, and so much more!
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Vladimir Putin is continuing his assault on Ukraine, even as global sanctions cripple Russia's economy. The Russian people are sick of it all, and Putin now finds himself between a rock and a hard place - and that makes him far more dangerous. We'll discuss the latest on the conflict and how Putin's desperation could escalate the situation.
We'll also be talking with Panama Bartholomy from the Building Decarbonization Coalition about his group's efforts to help reduce carbon emissions, state by state, and why that strategy might be the only way to really tackle the crisis.
And we're taking your questions from our YouTube channel in this week's Q&A!
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President Biden gave his first State of the Union Address, but his words have been overshadowed by the outbursts of right wing lunatics Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene. We'll talk about what the speech means, and how it could be a turning point for the administration.
Jacobin contributor and author Luke Savage will discuss the devastating impacts that the expiration of the extended Child Tax Credits have had on children and working families.
And on the member show, Twitch streamer Tiffany Starr will talk about the ongoing legislative assault on LGBTQ youth at the hands of right wing state governments. www.rofpodcast.com to become a member and get the full show
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Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and things are not looking good. Author Cliff Schecter will be here to explain what's happening, and he'll also give his insights into the good and bad developments in the many investigations into Donald Trump from the past week.
John Nichols from The Nation magazine will discuss rising inflation and the corporate greed that is driving prices even further, and he'll explain how Democrats can combat right wing talking points about the problem before the midterms.
And author and podcaster Chauncey DeVega will tell us how Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of "white victimhood" for Republicans that is driving a wedge deeper into the heart of America.
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Hillary Clinton is going to JAIL! Or at least that's what conservative media wants you to think. The truth is that the Durham court filing from last week is a giant nothingburger, but that didn't stop outlets like Fox from telling their viewers that things have never been worse for Hillary. We'll explain why this is a giant distraction that actually means nothing.
And while Republicans are focusing on Hillary, Donald Trump and his kids had an absolutely horrible week that just continued to get worse with each passing day. We'll tell you why Trump and his kids might finally be in over their heads.
We'll also be talking about the assault on rights and democracy taking place at the state level by revisiting our recent interview with author David Pepper, which is more and more relevant every day.
Donald Trump could be in serious trouble for "stealing" boxes of documents from the White House. Republicans are keeping quiet about the scandal as it continues to get worse for Trump by the day. We'll bring you the details.
And we're taking YOUR QUESTIONS! We've got lots of viewers and listeners who want information, and we're taking a deep dive into the questions submitted to us via our YouTube channel.
Spotify has been all over the news recently due to the dust up over Joe Rogan, but the company should really be in the headlines for how they screw over musicians. By paying musicians fractions of a cent for their music, the corporate giant rakes in millions while musicians struggle to get by. Max Collins from the band Eve 6 will talk to us about this issue.
AndAnd Donald Trump has made it crystal clear that he wanted to steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden - we'll bring you all the latest developments there.
if you become a member this week you will hear Farron's interview about How Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was given every opportunity to condemn the actions of neo-Nazis across the state this past week, but he repeatedly failed to do it. DeSantis is making a national name for himself and setting up a potential 2024 Presidential bid, but people outside of the state need to understand how disturbing his behavior really is. Journalist Thomas Kennedy will have that story.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and Republicans are already freaking out over the prospect of a black woman being chosen to replace him. And Matt Gaetz has had a very bad week, and things will likely only get worse in the future.
Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar will join us to talk about his campaign against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and we'll also talk about why change in Congress is necessary to insure that people are taken care of.
What you're missing on the member show: Writer Sohale Mortazavi will tell us why cryptocurrency looks an awful lot like a ponzi scheme - and why it is only a matter of time before a lot of people lose everything. Become a member and support the show today over at www.rofpodcast.com
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