The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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AOC v. Ben Shapiro Aug 15, 2019

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ICE runs over peaceful protesters in front of a migrant detention center. Isiah James LIVE on his congressional run for New York's 9th district, where he will be challenging an incumbent corporate Democrat. Trees are really important -- and even Trump agrees. James Cromwell and Pramilla Malick LIVE on corruption in climate change politics, and who to trust in 2020. Ben Shapiro blames poor people for being poor, and AOC claps back.

Guests: Isiah James, James Cromwell, and Pramilla Malick

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Iron Fist Aug 14, 2019

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Evidence of Trump inciting white supremacist violence. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on leaked FBI documents revealing that black 'identity extremists' are a top counterterrorism priority. Trump takes revenge for being attacked by bald eagle, while elephants and tamarins try to save the human race. Jevin Lamar LIVE on the death of his cousin, Tee Jay McNichols, in the Dayton shooting. Bernie and Cardi B discuss income inequality and minimum wage, as the Walton family earns more in 1 minute than Walmart workers earn in 1 year.

Guests: Ken Klippenstein & Jevin Lamar

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The Epstein Mystery Aug 12, 2019

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The circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death. Conspiracy theories around Epstein's death multiply, with Trump himself pushing the idea that the Clintons are responsible. Incumbent socialist Kshama Sawant LIVE on her run for Seattle city council, and how Amazon is trying to bring down her campaign. Update on the Dayton shooter, who had a history of 'extreme' misogynistic views and behaviour. Sanders campaign Press Sec. Briahna Joy Gray LIVE on the media bias against Bernie, the debates, and pitting progressives against moderates. Universal Studios cancels release of "The Hunt" following Trump and right-wing backlash.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Kshama Sawant & Briahna Joy Gray

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Inside Scoop Aug 09, 2019

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WH aides describe Trump's hospital visits as a 'debacle,' as his complete lack of empathy is painfully obvious. A Trump supporter armed with a gun and knife is detained and then promptly released after being found lurking outside an El Paso detention center. Co-founder of Ben and Jerry's Ben Cohen LIVE on the new Bernie-themed flavour being released, and his role as co-chair of Sanders' campaign. Janos Martin LIVE on his run for Manhattan DA and how progressives can reform the New York criminal justice system. Extremist pastor threatens Sarah Silverman's life after seeing right-wing meme.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guests: Ben Cohen & Janos Marton

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Lights, Camera, Inaction Aug 08, 2019

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Trump's White House refuses to pursue action against white domestic terrorists because it makes president "uncomfortable." Trump attacks Shep Smith and Fox News on his way to El Paso to meet shooting victims. Dave Levinthal LIVE on the Trump campaign's refusal to foot police bills for his rallies in El Paso and elsewhere. Conservative Republicans drastically change a key element of their ideology, wanting to expand executive power. Priya Sawhney LIVE on her arrest following mass animal activists protests at a slaughterhouse in California. Meanwhile in... Amnesty International, Uruguay and Venezuela have all issued travel warnings to the U.S. following increasing threat posed by gun violence. Meanwhile on...the moon, tardigrades have crash-landed. Meanwhile in...Greenland, 12.5 billion tons of ice was lost in just one day, breaking records.

Guests: Dave Levinthal & Priya Sawhney

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That's All, Hoax Aug 07, 2019

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Joaquin Castro exposes corruption by tweeting out names of Trump donors, Don Jr. and Republicans respond. Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua LIVE on the Hawaii protests against the establishment of a giant telescope on sacred Native land. Grandson of Reagan, Thurmond and Graham political strategist records violently racist videos. AOC reaches out to white supremacists, saying it's "not too late" for them to turn a new leaf. California Congressional candidate Jose Caballero LIVE on his run for a seat in the U.S. House, and his plan to address the veteran suicide crisis. Tucker Carlson says white supremacy is a hoax, despite his own racist claims regularly being embraced by well-known white nationalists.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guests: Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua & Jose Caballero

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Trump Vs. Obama Aug 06, 2019

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Trump refuses to acknowledge role in stoking racial violence. Jordan Uhl LIVE on NYT headline whitewashing Trump's response to mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton and Trump's attack on Google after a fired engineer goes on Fox News. Parker Molloy LIVE on Gateway Pundit's purposeful right-wing misinformation campaign about the identities of mass shooters. David Dennis Jr. LIVE on the black man who, while saving children during the El Paso shooting, got stopped by the police, and remembering iconic writer Toni Morrison. AOC responds to Mitch McConnell's supporters taking a picture choking and groping a cardboard cut-out of her. McConnell tweets out photo of Democratic-themed tombstones hours after right-wing mass shooting.

Guests: Jordan Uhl, Parker Molloy, and David Dennis Jr.

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Domestic Terror Attacks Aug 05, 2019

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Mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. Angelo Carusone LIVE on how Fox News perpetuates the white supremacist rhetoric and theories that lead to these terror attacks. Trump responds to the shootings, doesn't take any personal responsibility and suggests death penalty for hate crimes. Adam Eichen LIVE on the Democratic debates and the importance of voting rights reform. Proof cable news exaggerates left-wing extremism while undermining that of the right. John addresses Tomi Lahren directly about her 'invasion' rhetoric. Beto O'Rourke's fiery response to the shootings, one of them in his hometown of El Paso.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Angelo Carusone & Adam Eichen

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Fire Pantaleo Aug 02, 2019

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Update on the Eric Garner case as a judge recommends officer Pantaleo to be fired. Rep. Cummings' house was broken into last week, and today Trump tweets out a sarcastic consolation. Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap LIVE on her Capitol Hill arrest following a climate protest, during which a Congressman assaulted her. Video released of Dallas police officers laughing as they restrain and murder a mentally ill man. FBI identifies fringe conspiracy theories like QAnon as domestic terrorism threats. Georgia elementary school comes under fire for racist student hair policy.

Co-Hosts: Brett Erlich & Brooke Thomas

Guest: Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap

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Battle Of The Bad Records Aug 01, 2019

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Second Democratic debate highlights: Biden, Booker, and De Blasio spar over President Obama's immigration record; and Gillibrand pushes Bill De Blasio on Eric Garner's death. Tulsi Gabbard comes for Kamala Harris, who responds by calling Gabbard an Assad apologist. David Dennis Jr. LIVE on newly released tape putting Reagan's racism on blast, an Oklahoma woman's disturbing arrest due to a broken taillight, and a black 10 year old boy being charged for playing dodgeball. Trump Administration moves to tighten asylum rules, working with Mexico and Guatemala to block migration.

Cohosts: Brooke Thomas & Jayar Jackson

Guests: David Dennis Jr.

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