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FBI Director, Christopher Wray testifies before Congress that white nationalism is the greatest source of domestic terrorism.
Bob Mueller testifies before Congress that Trump would be indicted if not President.
Trump's white grievance is the source of violence and threats across the country. Let's discuss.
Most of America finally admits Trump is a racist. But there are still a few hold outs who think he isn't actually racist but strategically being racist. What's the difference, and who cares?!
Let's talk about the AOC/Ilhan Squad #SquadGoals.
Why do people protect pedophiles?! Why would people put their entire career, reputation, and legacies on the line to cover for people like Jeffrey Epstein?
We'll soon find out now that he has been indicted and evidence has been seized that could potentially implicate very powerful people.
Megan Rapinoe has another gift beyond soccer -- the ability to make conservatives enraged just by her being great. Let's discuss the impact her political activism has on the sport and on the minds of conservatives.
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Episode 688 | Nike is catching heat over Kaepernick once again. This time over a very poorly designed Betsy Ross-themed running shoe. Seriously, have you seen the shoe?
Kaepernick is saying that it's because of the shoe's connection to slavery, but he could have just as well said the shoe was just ugly and no black person would ever by that -- even without knowing the flag has ties to slavery and to present day white supremacy.
In other news, AOC got angry at genocide and screamed at some working-class border patrol agents. Obviously, Republicans are concerned with what really matters like treating people like humans at the border, ensuring that children are specially cared for, and creating a sensible and humane asylum process. HAHA, yeah right. They're concerned with AOC yelling over human rights violations.
Let's talk about how Republicans regularly use "civility" to create a false-equivalence between AOC yelling and the genocide she was yelling over.
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Bernie Sanders one-upped Elizabeth Warren and has called for the complete cancellation of $1.6 Trillion in student debt.
In this episode, I break down the arguments against this plan and give you a socialist and capitalistic argument for this plan.
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Donald Trump is going to wag-the-dog us right into war with Iran. Everything about this possible conflict is unnecessary. And everything about this -- everything that led to this point-- is America's fault.
Take a listen in as I rant about how from 1953 to the present, America created its own problems in Iran and now their latest solution is an all out war.
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Today's podcast covers Harvard University's decision to rescind Parkland shooting survivor, Kyle Kashuv's, acceptance over his N-Word tirade. Of course, the Right thinks this is a disaster for free speech.
Trump needs a war with Iran. Full discussion available on Patreon.com/thebpdshow
Finally, it seems like every summer there is an intra-Left argument over class and race -- or more specifically, class versus Identity. Let's dig in once again -- "once more unto the breach, once more."
20-year-old Brandon Webber was gunned down by authorities in Memphis Tenessee. The people have taken to the streets to express their righteous indignation.
Democrats are terrified of socialism. Let's talk about what the REALLY means.
And, Bernie Sanders is pushing a new phrase to describe Capitalism: Corporate Socialism. I mean, I get it. But here's why he shouldn't do this.
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No matter how much conservatives attack the LGBTQ community during Pride month, you have EVERY REASON TO BE PROUD.
Decided that I'd do an episode on my birthday because --- well, that's just what I do. The best that I can give you today is the many lessons I learned just between June 2018 and today. People, family, life, and situations will try to break you and your confidence. Don't let em.
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