The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Letter From The Predator Dec 18, 2019

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Trump writes a completely dishonest and absurdly unhinged letter to Pelosi. National media outlets cover Trump's letter and simply parot his lies. Jonathan Metzl LIVE on Congress appropriating money to research gun violence and why it's taken 20 years to get it done. Impeachment is happening! The House is set to vote this evening and while 2-3 Dems and the entire GOP opposes it, both articles are expected to pass. Pete Buttigieg's campaign fails on its promise for greater transparency of big donors, omitting over 20 wealthy bundlers from its disclosure. Lisa Page finally speaks out against Trump in an interview with Rachel Maddow, explaining how the Justice Department betrayed her and why staying quiet "wasn't working."

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Jonathan Metzl

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Shock & Jaw Dec 16, 2019

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Democratic Rep. Van Drew announces he's becoming a Republican after meeting with Trump about impeachment. Houston Police Chief slams the NRA, McConnell, Cruz and Cornyn over the murder of a Sergeant. Trump smears Pelosi by falsely claiming that her 'teeth are falling out of her mouth' and completely ignoring all the times his own dentures inhibited his speech. Colorado Senate candidate Romanoff reveals new ad that exposes the truth on the climate crisis if we don't act now and the media attack him. Hallmark reverses its decision to pull their same-sex ad. Rick Strom LIVE on racist UFC fighter Colby Covington getting his jaw broken by awesome immigrant fighter Kamaru Usman.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Rick Strom

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Poll Dancers Dec 13, 2019

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The House Judiciary Committee approves both articles of impeachment against Trump. Cenk Uygur LIVE on his candidacy for CA-25 and how progressive policies would help the district. Comedians mock Pete Buttigieg's campaign dance by creating a parody for Mike Bloomberg's candidacy. FOX debuts the conservative 'Squad,' while trying to undermine the real squad. Billie Porter LIVE to recap the UK election results and the big Tory victory.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guests: Cenk Uygur & Billie Porter

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Space Force Awakens Dec 12, 2019

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The House passes the 2020 defense bill and it's really bad. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on why she's running to represent Texas in the Senate and how progressive priorities are taking hold in the red state. Republicans aren't taking Trump's impeachment well at all and threaten to start a second civil war. Joshua Collins LIVE on how he made his opponent the incumbent Democrat drop out of the WA-10 race and the LNG plant that Gov. Jay Inslee isn't helping to stop. Meanwhile in...England, as elections take place, a study shows that 88% of Tory ads are misleading. Meanwhile in...Indonesia, cave art that is 44,000 years old is discovered, the oldest found of its kind. Meanwhile in...Spain, Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders at the COP25 Summit in Madrid. Pete Buttigieg faces tough questions about his low support among young voters and decides it's a perfect opportunity to throw some shade Bernie's way.

Guests: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Joshua Collins

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Marriage Story Dec 11, 2019

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Trump's rally last night was FULL of absurd moments, such as him mocking Warren's husband, getting angry that his security wasn't being rough enough with a female protester and reviving his intense hatred of windmills. William Haston LIVE on why he's running to represent GA-4 and how he plans to take down the incumbent blue dog Democrat. The Trump Foundation lawsuit comes to an end with Trump having to pay $2 million for misusing charity funds for his own campaign and business debts. Internal emails reveal that corporate executives knew Flint's water was contaminated months before the public did. Richmond, the former Confederate capital, gets a new 'woke' statue commemorating African-American youth. Tucker Carlson 'investigates' AOC's district for 'cleanliness' to discredit the Green New Deal and his guest blames the trash on the presence of immigrants.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: William Haston

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Charged Articles Dec 10, 2019

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House Democrats finally unveil articles of impeachment, charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Jordan Uhl LIVE on the IG report's findings, the GOP's reaction to them, Bernie and former suicidal veteran Weigel's reunion, Buttigieg caving on corruption and the TIME Person of the Year shortlist. Emily VanDerWerff LIVE on the Golden Globe nominations.

Guests: Jordan Uhl & Emily VanDerWerff

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It's Clobbering Time! Dec 09, 2019

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Trump's speech at the Israeli American Summit is as anti-semitic as you would expect. Billionaire candidates Bloomberg and Steyer are outspending every single other candidate combined when it comes to ads. Rashad Robinson LIVE on his podcast "Voting While Black" and which 2020 candidates are truly speaking to black voters and their preferences. Joe Biden thinks America needs the GOP. Pete Buttigieg acts smug and rude when asked about money in politics, refusing to answer a question about his billionaire donors and closed fundraisers. Confidential documents about the Afghan war are finally made public and prove what we all already suspected: U.S. troops were unprepared and officials lied consistently.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Rashad Robinson

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No Chillary Dec 06, 2019

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Another unqualified anti-choice Trump judge is confirmed, which means that Trump has now selected 1 out of 5 federal judges, all of which have lifetime appointments. Ron Fein LIVE on how Seattle is planning to end super PAC spending in its local elections and what it's like taking on Amazon in its HQ's hometown. Iowa Senate candidate Eddie Mauro fires shots at Joni Ernst in his new ad. Joe Biden unveils a new ad attacking Trump as the international laughing stock that he is. Updates on the US economy as new polling shows that stock market growth means literally nothing for 60% of Americans. Hillary Clinton just can't let 2016 go and attacks Bernie on Howard Stern.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Ron Fein

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Endgame Dec 05, 2019

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Impeachment updates as Pelosi announces the House is ready to move forward with articles of impeachment and her snappy response to a reporter's stupid and sexist question. The GOP pretends to be outraged about Stanford Professor citing Barron to make an entirely legitimate point, perpetuating the myth that Republicans care about minors. The Trump Administration approves a new rule removing 700k people from food stamps and is expected to remove up to 3 million more. The Sunrise Movement releases scorecards for Bernie, Warren and Biden to compare the frontrunners' stances on climate change. Bernie surges in California polling as Warren comes in a close second and Biden loses considerable ground. New polling shows that Bernie is most trusted on healthcare and the environment, but many still believe Biden has the best chance of beating Trump. Jason Momoa and Chris Pratt on single-use plastic after Pratt's viral Instagram post.

Cohost: Emma Vigeland

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Laughing Stock Dec 04, 2019

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Impeachment updates as the House Intel Committee unveils its 300-page report concluding that Trump did in fact commit serious crimes. House Judiciary hearings continue, featuring prominent legal scholars wondering why they need to explain how obvious Trump's criminality is and the GOP legal expert talking about his dog's feelings. Jen Perelman LIVE on why she's the best candidate for FL-23, the importance of strict term limits, her plans to tackle the military industrial complex and her congressional challenge to Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The NATO Summit gets spicy as world leaders are caught spilling the tea on Trump. Trump refuses to admit his stance on climate change in the most embarassing way. Devin Nunes can't stop milking the cash cow as he files a $435 million lawsuit against CNN.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Jen Perelman ( jen2020.com)

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