The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Bunker Boy Jun 01, 2020

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Police forces nationwide deployed extreme violence against those protesting George Floyd’s murder and centuries of police brutality. "Alpha Male" Trump hid in his underground bunker as protests began in front of the White House. Trump has no public response to the wave of protests around the country --but he’s privately telling Governors to arrest protesters and “dominate” them. Trump blames Antifa for the protests and seeks to label the group as a “terrorist organization.” Surprise surprise: a person who attended a massive Memorial Day party has now tested positive for Covid-19 and was possibly infectious during the holiday weekend. Norman Solomon LIVE on the 2020 Bernie Delegates Network and how the group plans to leverage progressive power at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Guest: Norman Solomon

Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini

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No Justice, No Peace May 29, 2020

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Minneapolis demonstrators continue to protest George Floyd’s murder. Trump tweets out something so racist even Twitter had to step in. Trump begins his war on Twitter. MPLS police arrest a CNN crew… while the reporter was live. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Ana and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Samelys Lopez LIVE on her run for NY-15 and the importance of housing justice for all.

Guest: Samelys Lopez

Co-host: Ana Kasparian

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Let Them Eat Cupcakes! May 28, 2020

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A PA Democratic lawmaker goes on an epic rant after finding out that his GOP counterparts KNEW that some of them had contracted Covid-19 but didn’t tell their colleagues so they could push through anti-lockdown legislation. Trump and Kayleigh McEnany are doing everything in their power to make sure your vote doesn’t count in November. Kellyanne Conway joins in on pushing the anti-vote-by-mail narrative, making a comparison between polling stations and a… cupcake store? The Lincoln Project blasts both Trump and Mitch McConnell for their poor leadership on Covid-19 and more. Parker Molloy LIVE on how the right-wing and Fox News are trying to turn the pandemic into the latest "culture war" battle.

Guest: Parker Molloy

Co-host: Brett Erlich

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#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd May 27, 2020

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George Floyd, an innocent black man, is murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by the police; when protests ensued, police shot rubber bullets and tear gas at the unarmed protesters. Twitter attempted to fact-check some of Trump’s tweets and he… lost it. A CNBC debate over the stock market erupted into a giant argument as Andrew Ross Sorkin accused Joe Kernen of ignoring the 100,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19 in order to “help [his] friend” Trump. Shockingly, Hannity suggests we should actually be wearing masks --but his Fox News counterparts, Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, didn’t seem to get the memo. Conservatives mock Biden for… wearing a mask?

Guest: Allie Young Diné

Co-host: Jayar Jackson

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Pool Party Petri Dish May 26, 2020

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Thousands of Americans ignored stay-at-home orders this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day. Trump and the right-wing’s attempts to spread Covid-19 misinformation have proven largely successful amongst their conservative base. Sr. WH Adviser Kevin Hassett refers to human beings as “capital stock.” During this difficult time, Bloomberg Media is most concerned about rich people being able to reach their yachts without “exposure to the germ-ridden masses.”

Biden puts out an attack ad blasting Trump for golfing as the Covid-19 national death toll approaches 100,000. #KarenStrikesAgain as fragile white lady Amy Cooper threatens an innocent black man’s life because she felt like it. Dave Levinthal LIVE on how city leaders are pleading the Trump campaign to pay its rally-related bills so they can more efficiently respond to the pandemic.

Guest: Dave Levinthal

Co-host: Jordan Uhl

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Karen-19 May 22, 2020

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Trump praises the “good bloodlines” of Henry Ford, a renowned anti-semite who Hitler himself lauded. Trump's obsession with eugenics is a long-standing and extremely worrying one --although not surprising. Joe Biden’s interview on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne tha God was… strange to say the very least. Fox & Friends’ host Steve Doocy lies trying to defend his and the network's blatant hypocrisy. American billionaires have become significantly richer throughout the pandemic, with their net worth growing by 15% in just 2 months. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and the TDR audience picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Rashad Richey LIVE on major updates in the Ahmaud Arbery case. Jason Stanley LIVE on how fascist politics work in the context of the pandemic and how to fight back against the Trump Administration's propaganda.

Guest: Rashad Richey & Jason Stanley

Co-host: Brett Erlich

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O Capita, My Capita May 21, 2020

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Researchers estimate that 83% of the nation’s deaths could have been avoided had we imposed social distancing measures as early as March 1st. Trump’s total and complete incompetence during intelligence briefings is putting all of our lives at risk. Despite unemployment claims skyrocketing, Trump and McConnell seek to end enhanced unemployment benefits ASAP. GOP officials, QAnon-ers and other right-wing figures are all jumping aboard the hydroxychloroquine train, with some even creating DIY brews. The Trump campaign launches “The Right View,” a conservative take on The View where co-hosts are literally either related to Trump and/or work for him.

Guest: Adam Eichen

Co-host: Michael Shure

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Fancy Feasts May 20, 2020

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CDC officials claim they’ve been "muzzled” by the White House when it comes to the national pandemic response. Trump and the rest of the GOP wants you to believe voting by mail is illegal. Mike Pompeo refused to meet with now-ousted IG Steve Linick concerning the Saudi arms sales investigation. Pompeo has also reportedly been using taxpayer money to fund dozens of extravagant dinners for himself without Trump's knowledge. Trump is using the pandemic as an excuse to ramp up his war on regulations. A CA Lockdown protest attendee is seen holding up an extremely racist sign. Ahmad Ibsais LIVE on how the pandemic is worsening the refugee crisis and how we can help those most vulnerable throughout this difficult time.

Guest: Ahmad Ibsais

Co-host: Jayar Jackson

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Taste Of His Own Medicine May 19, 2020

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The Trump Admin. screws over National Guard members currently providing coronavirus relief, ordering an end to their deployment just one day before they would have become eligible for benefits. Trump is self-medicating and it’s going exactly the way you’d expect. Pelosi expresses her concerns over Trump’s usage of hydroxychloroquine, noting that it’s particularly dangerous for those in his age and weight group. The Ahmaud Arbery case takes another dark turn as more evidence emerges. Indian and Bangladeshi citizens evacuate as a dangerous “Super Cyclone” approaches the region. Sean Hannity will say just about anything to convince his viewers that we should re-open. Linda Sarsour LIVE on her new book and the future of mass-scale progressive organizing. Gabe Tobias LIVE on the Movement School's new Campus initiative, which provides online courses for progressive electoral organizers.

Guest: Linda Sarsour & Gabe Tobias

Co-host: Emma Vigeland

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Mask-O, Mask-O Man May 15, 2020

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Trump claims testing is overrated and says “it’s a beautiful thing to see” doctors “running into death.” ICE’s “efforts” to stop sex trafficking include coercing suspected victims into paid sex acts. A reporter attempting to cover a Long Island lockdown protest was verbally attacked by those in attendance. CA regulators decide to suspend the $200 million fine that PG&E was meant to pay after their poor equipment ignited a series of deadly wildfires across the state. 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! Ti-Hua Chang LIVE on his TYT Investigates exclusive that revealed House Dems are entertaining the idea of a possible fossil fuel bailout in the next Covid-19 relief bill. Madeline Peltz LIVE on Joe Rogan's Elon Musk interview and debunking the coronavirus misinformation that both of them spread.

Guest: Ti-Hua Chang & Madeline Peltz

Co-host: Brett Erlich

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