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Trump vs. Everybody Oct 07, 2019

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More whistleblowers come forward, worrying Trump and his team even more. Donald McInnis LIVE on his book 'She's So Cold,' which centers on the Stephanie Crowe murder and the way in which our criminal justice system often pushes juveniles to make false confessions. Joshua Brown, a key witness in the Amber Guyger trial, was murdered in front of his home this weekend. Mitt Romney tepidly speaks out against Trump, who doesn't hold back and calls Romney a 'pompous ass.' Trump also attacks Rick Perry by blaming him for the Ukraine call. Florida man fatally shot his son-in-law who flew in from Norway to surprise him for his birthday. Ana Kasparian goes on CNN and argues that Biden is botching his defense on Ukraine and that he needs to be more aggressive.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Donald McInnis

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AOC vs. Trump Oct 04, 2019

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Impeachment updates, with China now being implicated, incriminating Ukraine texts being released and way, way more. Kevin Cooke LIVE on honeybees dying at an alarming rate and Trump's EPA slashing bee protections. AOC and Bernie fire back at Trump after he attacks AOC over a right-wing hoax. Threats against Maxine Waters' life increase and she points out that Trump is clearly laying the groundwork for her and others to be killed. Elizabeth Warren shuts down a 'lock him up' chant. As the 3rd fundraising quarter comes to an end, progressives are in a clear lead.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Kevin Cooke

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Fascist And Furious Oct 03, 2019

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Trump just won't stop admitting to crimes. Dave Levinthal LIVE on the FEC essentially being shut down because there isn't anyone to run it. Jason Stanley LIVE on his new book 'How Fascism Works' and why Trump's increasing authoritarian tendencies should worry us all. Ryan Grim LIVE on Tucker Carlson saying that Bernie's campaign is 'over' because of his health, and what might be missing from the Ukraine 'transcript.' Meanwhile in...Deep Space, scientists believe Planet 9 might be a tiny black hole. Meanwhile in...Japan, 1/3rd of women with mental illnesses cited workplace harassment. Meanwhile in...Saudi Arabia, a petition is sent out for the ICC to investigate MBS for Jamal Khashoggi's murder and other crimes against humanity.

Guests: Dave Levinthal, Jason Stanley, and Ryan Grim

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Moat Money Moat Problems Oct 02, 2019

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Trump wanted a moat with snakes and alligators at the border and sought to shoot crossing migrants in the legs to slow them down. Imam Malik Mujahid LIVE on how Democratic candidates should be approaching key foreign policy issues, such as the detention of millions of Muslim Uighurs in China and the Kashmir Crisis; as well as on remembering Jamal Khashoggi exactly 1 year since his murder. Trump and the right-wing aren't handling impeachment very well, made clear by their ramped up threats of civil war and the unveiling of their new talking point: it's a coup! Geraldo Rivera thanks Hannity for his propaganda helping to make the difference between Trump and Nixon, while Fox & Friends are simply very confused. Bernie's 'no more billionaires' statement is purposefully misunderstood by Blackstone CEO and more. Giuliani tells reporter he's seeking to sue...'The Swamp'?

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Malik Mujahid

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The Anti-Squad Sep 30, 2019

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Impeachment fallout continues, featuring Mark Levin completely losing it on Fox & Friends and Trump retweeting a shark bot. Trump threatens the whistleblower and Democrats and says impeachment will lead to civil war. Bill Maher makes fun of reparations and says 'white shame' is virtue signaling. CNN credits random freshmen Reps. for impeachment, erasing the work of Maxine Waters and the 'Squad.' Nse Ufot LIVE on the New Georgia Project and its call to action against voter suppression. 3 white boys held down and cut off a 12-year-old black girl's hair at a VA Christian school. MSNBC pundits perpetuate 'Bernie Bro' myth and literally say that if you prefer Sanders to Warren, your 'sexism is showing.'

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Nse Ufot

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You Got Servered! Sep 28, 2019

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Trump and White House in 'total panic' over impeachment. Jose Caballero LIVE on the Trump Admin. reducing the refugee cap to an all-time low and the Green New Deal's growing popularity as the 2nd round of Global Climate Strikes take place today. FOX feuds intensify with even Murdoch beginning to contemplate what the channel will look like post-Trump. Fox & Friends play the most pitiful game of Taboo ever in an effort to not say the word 'server' despite the fact that the WH itself acknowledged having relocated the transcript. David Cay Johnston LIVE on the future of impeachment and the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Hamburg.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guests: Jose Caballero and David Cay Johnston

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He's French Toast Sep 26, 2019

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The whistleblower's official complaint on Trump's Ukraine call is released. Michael Brooks LIVE on impeachment and what's next for Bernie, Warren and Biden. Right-wing media scrambles to distract from Trump's clear lawbreaking, featuring blueberry pancakes and Tucker Carlson going after Shep Smith. Thom Hartmann LIVE on his new book, The Hidden History of The Supreme Court. Conservative voters seem completely unfazed by allegations of Trump's lawbreaking. Meanwhile in...China, leaked footage shows hundreds of prisoners believed to be Uighur Muslims shackled and blindfolded. Meanwhile in...Brazil, Bolsonaro's UN speech about the Amazon is perceived as a 'total scam.'

Guests: Michael Brooks and Thom Hartmann

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Trump In Hot Water Sep 25, 2019

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Examining the 'transcript.' Ryan Grim LIVE on why Dems finally moved to impeach and Joe Biden using a centrist think tank to distort Medicare For All. Giuliani is not taking Trump's impeachment well, evidenced by his breakdown on FOX last night. AOC reveals her new proposal, 'A Just Society,' which expands the social safety net and tackles poverty, housing and workers rights. While Trump maintains his shallow relationship with water, the UN released a new report on rising ocean temperatures and the dangers of marine heat waves. The right-wing is scrambling to find excuses for Trump's Ukrainian call and bathing in their own hypocrisy.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Ryan Grim

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High Time And Misdemeanors Sep 24, 2019

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Trump's justification for the Ukraine scandal doesn't hold up and even Fox & Friends admits this could be bad. Emma Vigeland LIVE on Trump and the right-wing's feud with Greta Thunberg and the Washington Post claiming that Bernie stole Warren's wealth tax idea. Zina Precht-Rodriguez LIVE on the Sunrise Movement's goals and which 2020 candidates we can trust on the Green New Deal. Rep. Ro Khanna LIVE on impeachment and the tense IL-3 race between progressive Marie Newman and incumbent centrist Dan Lipinski. In 2014 Trump thought the Supreme Court played a role in impeachment and claimed that Obama wanted to be impeached.

Guests: Emma Vigeland, Zina Precht-Rodriguez, and Rep. Ro Khanna

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UN-Deniable Sep 23, 2019

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Trump basically admits he asked Ukraine for dirt on Biden but Pelosi's still punting on impeachment. Anthony Abraham Jack LIVE on why low-income college students need more than just financial aid. Nate Silver calls Bernie supporters of color 'residue.' Dinesh D'Souza calls Greta Thunberg an Aryan poster child. Jamie Margolin LIVE on her organization ZeroHour and why youth-led climate activism is unstoppable. Emmy Award winners use their platforms to address social justice issues. Greta Thunberg schools the UN for being immature.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Anthony Abraham Jack and Jamie Margolin

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