The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Idiots Rights Activist Mar 24, 2021

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New reporting reveals the filibuster’s racist history. Chuck Schumer calls out Republicans for attacking voting rights. Researchers find a surge in gun violence led to 4,000 more gun homicides in 2020. A YouGov poll asks: “What is acceptable to do to get a Covid vaccine?”. Ethics watchdog CREW finds Betsy Devos made at least $225 million while in Trump’s cabinet. Meghan McCain accidentally highlights her hypocrisy. Tom Steyer offers himself up as an alternative to Gavin Newsom. Kaya Axelsson joins to discuss how the US can lead the world in net zero strategy.

Co-Host: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Kaya Axelsson

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Have Your Grift & Eat It Too! Mar 23, 2021

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A mass shooting in Colorado leaves 10 dead. Attacks continue on Asian Americans. Meghan McCain apologizes after being called out by John Oliver. Sidney Powell claims “no reasonable person” would believe her voter fraud claims. IRS researchers detail how the richest Americans avoid paying income tax. Natasha Lennard joins to discuss the death of Sarah Everard and the Women’s Safety Movement.

Co-Host: Amanda Nguyen

Guest: Natasha Lennard

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LET ME GRILL JOE! Mar 22, 2021

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New reporting reveals the growing crisis at the border. AstraZeneca releases the results of its US vaccine trial. Donald Trump plans his return to social media. The Iraq war turns 18. Ken Klippenstein trolls Naomi Wolf. IRS researchers detail how the richest Americans avoid paying income tax. Tina Sfondeles joins to discuss AOC’s political future.

Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini

Guest: Tina Sfondeles

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Anti-Waxxers & Monkey Swords Mar 19, 2021

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The Biden administration asks staffers to resign over past marijuana use. Another Democratic Senator comes out against the filibuster. A Trump wax statue in Texas is moved into storage after repeated visitor attacks. Internal documents reveal the Oil Industry’s 50-year disinformation campaign. Ron DeSantis announces the removal of a curriculum that doesn’t exist. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.

Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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Escape From The Echo Chamber Mar 18, 2021

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The Georgia sheriff's spokesperson under fire for his “bad day” comments previously shared Anti-Asian Facebook posts. Tucker Carlson accuses those discussing race in the ATL shootings of trying to "divide the country along racial lines.". Fox News buries Trump’s comments promoting vaccines. DC Police arrest a heavily armed man outside Kamala Harris’ residence. House Republicans vote against a resolution honoring Jan. 6 heroes.

Co-Host: Yasmin Khan

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America's Racism Denial Mar 17, 2021

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Shootings at 3 massage parlors in Atlanta leave eight people dead, the majority women of Asian descent. Trump encourages his supporters to take the vaccine, then immediately backtracks. Biden reveals he is open to filibuster reform. The FBI comes under scrutiny for their investigation of Brett Kavanaugh. Right-Wing media seizes on the stimulus package provision providing aid for Black farmers.

Co-Host: Jayar Jackson

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Circus Brain Mar 16, 2021

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Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against changing filibuster rules. The Biden administration considers a major federal tax hike. Texas Republicans roll out a batch of restrictive election bills. Voting rights activists pressure Georgia businesses. Tucker Carlson continues his anti-vaxx campaign. Spain tests a 4-day workweek. Brazil faces a growing covid surge. The Vatican announces priests cannot bless same-sex unions. Aeiramique Glass joins to discuss her race for California Assembly in District 79.

Co-Host: Ben Dixon

Guest: Aeiramique Glass

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Low T? Get the BIG V! Mar 15, 2021

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Biden declines to join calls for Governor Cuomo’s resignation. Dr. Fauci criticizes Trump’s refusal to promote the vaccine. Fox News wages an anti-vaxx campaign. Ron Johnson claims he never felt threatened by Capitol Insurrectionists. Donald Trump is spotted in Florida. Charles Coleman Jr. joins to discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin.

Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini

Guest: Charles Coleman Jr.

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From Our News Stomach To Yours Mar 12, 2021

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President Biden announces all adults will be eligible for the vaccine by May 1st. A new study shows states with Republican governors had higher Covid rates. New York State lawmakers open an impeachment inquiry into Governor Cuomo. Deb Haaland is confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. Guam graciously responds to Marjorie Greene’s ignorant comments. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.

Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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Hypocrisy Cake Mar 11, 2021

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Republicans launch doomed attacks on Biden’s Covid Aid Bill. Trump tries to claim credit for the vaccine. Biden pledges to share the US’s vaccine surplus with the world. Tucker Carlson continues his attacks on NYT reporter Taylor Lorenz. Laura Ingraham continues Fox’s demonization of HR. 1. Akela Lacey joins to discuss the push to end qualified immunity.

Co-Host: Bridget Todd

Guest: Akela Lacy

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