The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Grift Nation Jul 16, 2020

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The GOP’s debate over masks is still in full swing, as GA Gov. Brian Kemp suspends mask mandates in the state, fmr. WH Dr. Ronny Jackson claims he doesn’t wear masks “that often,” and Brian Kilmeade is still just totally confused at why masks even exist in the first place. How to deal with bad faith actors in politics? The right-wing is also attempting to push the narrative that children are somehow “immune” to Covid-19, despite literally no data existing to back that idea up. A woman who refused to wear a mask at Starbucks claims she deserves half of the 100k her barista raised for refusing to serve her. Trump dumps campaign manager Brad Parscale and replaces him with longtime aide Bill Stepien. A strange company called Advanced Covert Technology is selling Inspector-Gadget-like spy equipment to law enforcement. Bari Weiss resigns and no one cares. A new anti-Trump ad really highlights the President’s…. weaknesses. Rep. Ro Khanna LIVE on co-chairing the CA delegation at the upcoming DNC, the second stimulus package that’s possibly in the works, as well as Trump forcing schools to reopen in the fall and seizing control over all pandemic-related data.

Guest: Ro Khanna

Co-Host: Dan Evans

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CDC Ya! Jul 15, 2020

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The Trump Admin. is now taking full control over Covid-19 data, ensuring all information used to track the pandemic is withheld from the public and stripping the CDC of its most basic responsibility. Trump’s interview with CBS news yesterday featured him claiming we’re over-testing for Covid-19, attacking BLM and defending the use of the confederate flag. Biden has released a new, more ambitious climate plan --but does it go far enough? Geraldo Rivera is, for some reason, defending Ghislaine Maxwell. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was vocal in supporting Trump’s Tulsa rally a few weeks ago… and surprise, surprise: after attending the event, he’s now tested positive for Covid-19.

Co-Host: Jayar Jackson

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Call of Duty : Modern Nightmare Jul 14, 2020

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The Trump re-election strategy and current WH position when it comes to dealing with historic unemployment is for you to go and “find something new.” Dr. Fauci has started to speak out against the WH, pointing out its obvious failures in tackling Covid-19 --and Trump and his team are not happy about it at all. The first federal execution in 17 years was carried out in Indiana this morning after a 5-4 SCOTUS decision cleared the way. Tucker Carlson is being sent on the classic Fox-News-host-post-scandal “vacation” after one of his top writers resigned for being racist and sexist online. Tucker Carlson can’t quite make his mind up about masks. Exclusive: is the US military using Twitch as a newfound means of recruitment? Mario Alejandro Ariza LIVE on his new book Disposable City, which examines Miami’s present and future as the reality of the climate crisis looms over the city.

Guest: Mario Alejandro Ariza

Co-host: Jordan Uhl

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Keep On Trucking, Lil' Buddy Jul 10, 2020

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Trump says he “aced” a recent cognitive test and claimed that the doctors were “very surprised.” Trump has been kind of sulky recently, so his aides have been trying to cheer him up with big trucks and video mashups of his “adoring fans.” There might be a second round of stimulus checks --but the GOP is working hard to restrict those eligible to receive the financial aid. Florida has now become one of the biggest Covid-19 hotspots, but that won’t stop GOP Gov. DeSantis from pushing for schools to reopen in the fall. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Trauma therapist Ashley McGirt LIVE on how black therapists have been working overtime since George Floyd’s murder by police, the concept of racial trauma and how it so often goes ignored in the field of psychology.

Guest: Ashley McGirt

Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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Hot Mess Jul 09, 2020

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SCOTUS rules that Trump cannot block the release of his financial records from prosecutors --however the documents may still be barred from the public until after the election, at the very least. Trump got extremely angry about the ruling, tweeting out his disdain in all caps. Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are still in dire need of PPE; but the WH is claiming that any concerns over shortages are “overblown.” The #DefundThePolice movement sparked by George Floyd’s murder and the protests that ensued have had a significant impact on American attitudes surrounding race. The far-right’s latest tactic of ramming their vehicles through crowds of peaceful protesters is becoming increasingly popular, with over 50 of these attacks having occurred in just the past few weeks. Debra Messing thought she could win a debate with Nina Turner. Ramsey Denison LIVE on his latest film Money Machine, which examines the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, exposing the corporate and political corruption that covered up the incident in its aftermath.

Guest: Ramsey Denison

Co-host: Ben Dixon

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2 Cruel 4 School Jul 08, 2020

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A new academic model predicts that if we keep to our current path, the U.S. will experience more than 208k Covid-19 deaths by November 2020. Brian Kilmeade actually pushed back when WH spokesperson Hogan Gidley claimed life is “undoubtedly” better now than it was in 2016. The Trump Admin formally signals the US’ withdrawal from WHO. Trump wants schools reopened and is threatening to cut funding if he doesn’t get his way. Tucker Carlson not only wants schools to reopen in the fall, he also doesn’t want ANY pandemic-prevention measures to be implemented. SCOTUS upholds the Trump Admin’s decision to allow employers to decide whether or not their employees are given access to birth control coverage. WH Trade Advisor Peter Navarro claims that he simply does not “see race.” Judith Matloff LIVE on her new book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, and how being well-prepared can help you manage all of life’s crises, from natural disasters to personal loss and grief.

Guest: Judith Matloff

Co-host: Jayar Jackson

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Numb Nuts Jul 07, 2020

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The Trump team’s new re-election strategy is to bank on Americans just becoming “numb to the escalating death toll.” Brian Kilmeade toed the party line like a good little boy, echoing the idea that we’re just going to have to “live with” Covid-19 and re-open regardless of the ongoing risks. It doesn’t look like the strategy will be as successful as the GOP hopes, as research indicates that Trump’s approval rating is slipping in areas most affected by Covid-19. Some small businesses received just $1 in pandemic relief loans, while the Kushners, Wall Street, members of Congress and tons of other super wealthy members of the elite raked in millions. ICE says that intl. students whose universities are moving to online-only teaching in the fall will be banned from entering the country and forced to leave if they’re already here. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s remains have been found and unarguable evidence of foul play has finally been uncovered. A district court rules that the Dakota Access Pipeline is to be shut down pending environmental review, a huge win for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and environmentalist groups. Trump won’t stop attacking NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on his Twitter beef with Elon Musk and the potential links between the SpaceX CEO and renowned child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Co-host: Viviana Vigil

Guest: Ken Klippenstein

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Scheme Of The Crop Jul 06, 2020

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Trump’s re-election strategy is all over the place, but the hill he seems ready to die on is passionately defending the use of the Confederate flag, protecting racist statues and more. Kayleigh McEnany comes out to defend Trump’s racist attacks against NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Summer Taylor was killed protesting in Seattle Saturday, murdered by a man who drove his car through the demonstration. Broadway actor Nick Cordero passes away due to complications from Covid-19. The right-wing is confused as to how mask-wearing became political, ignoring the fact that it’s literally their own fault entirely. Jeanine Pirro posts a very strange photo of herself, and it’s not just weird because she’s wearing a mask... Fox News cropped Trump out of a picture of him alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Kanye West announces he is running for president. Dr. Robert Lahita LIVE on antibody tests, the difficulties of successful contract tracing and what we should know about Remdesivir, the potential new Covid-19 treatment.

Guest: Dr. Robert Lahita

Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini

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Beyond Meat Jul 02, 2020

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Jeffrey Epstein’s ex and confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, is finally arrested. US Covid-19 cases reach a new record, despite Trump saying the virus is going to “sort of, just disappear.” Aides in Trump’s inner circle are divided about his re-election strategy, with some arguing he should focus on the pandemic while others push him to concentrate on the economy instead. Service member Vanessa Guillen disappeared from the Fort Hood military base two months ago, and the little details we do have about the ongoing investigation are disturbing to say the least. Covid-19 outbreaks at US meatpacking plants are purposefully being kept secret, with several officials refusing to speak about multiple employees testing positive. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jason and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Lois Beckett LIVE on the U.S. military failing to address white supremacy in its own ranks and the way in which many veterans also go on to play a central role in white supremacist organizing.

Guest: Lois Beckett

Co-host: Jason Carter

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Most Informed Podcast On Planet Earth Jul 01, 2020

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Fox News fires host Ed Henry following a sexual misconduct allegation by a former network staffer. Dungeons & Dragons moves away from the concept of “innately evil races.” Rep. Tlaib is about to pass a $22.5 billion infrastructure bill that would replace lead infested pipes all over the nation. The right-wing still believes that Covid-19 is a “political stunt.” Throwback to Brett’s Garbage Person a few weeks back, who’s popped back up again to argue that wearing masks is an act of “slavery.” Red states are being ravaged by Covid-19 and the GOP and right-wing media figures are being the worst about it. The MI Gov. signs a bill formally changing the state’s flag, stripping the Confederate symbol from it. Trump still refuses to read any intelligence reports --but don’t fret, he does look at charts, graphs and tables; but only when he’s not gossiping with his friends. Breaking News: the Trump Admin. believe that conservatice Justice Clarence Thomas is most likely to retire this year, potentially opening up a new seat on the SCOTUS. Nayyera Haq LIVE on why Stacey Abrams’ shouldn’t be attacked just for being ambitious, and how white people being anti-racist in private spaces can be even more meaningful than in public.

Guest: Nayyera Haq

Co-host: Brett Erlich

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