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Lost in Foundation Dec 18, 2018

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Michael Flynn's sentencing is postponed until 2019. Donald Trump shuts down Trump Foundation under court supervision. Poll released by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication shows overwhelming support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal. NBC and WSJ's poll takes a look at Donald Trump's support across the country. Progressive Activist Jordan Uhl on his campaign to get sponsors to boycott Tucker Carlson. Fresh Prince of Bel Air star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance.

Guest: Jordan Uhl & Brett Erlich

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Frazzledrip! Dec 17, 2018

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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to leave his position at the end of the year. Chris Ryan, founder of The Motherf**ker Awards, on climate talks. Donald Trump's Twitter rant on SNL's end of the year sketch. Vox's Senior Politics Reporter Jane Coaston on YouTube's problem with conspiracy theories. Trump's trade war could eliminate nearly 300,00 US jobs.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Chris Ryan & Jane Coaston

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Only 7 Years Old Dec 14, 2018

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On the sixth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting that took 26 lives, the elementary school is evacuated for a bomb threat. A seven-year-old migrant dies from dehydration and shock after taken into Border Patrol custody. ProPublica's Business and Economy Reporter Paul Kiel on how the IRS was gutted. Senators vote to end U.S. involvement in Yemen. Ron DeSantis, Florida's Governor-Elect, fights to slow enfranchisement measure.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Paul Kiel

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Butterfly Effect Dec 14, 2018

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Trump speaks out on Michael Cohen's sentencing, denying ever directing him to make payments. Hassan El-Tayyab, co-director of Just Foreign Policy, on Senate's vote regarding involvement in Yemen. The western Monarch Butterfly population saw a 97% decline since the 1980s. Trump's wall will destroy the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. Federal Politics Reporter for the Center of Public Integrity Sarah Kleiner reports that Trump appointee Richard Hohlt quits lobbying for Saudi Arabia. Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski refers to Mike Pompeo as Saudi Prince's Butt Boy.

Guests: Hassan El-Tayyab & Sarah Kleiner

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Oaf Of Office Dec 11, 2018

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Donald Trump is reportedly calling to increase the Pentagon budget to $750 billion. Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi clash with Donald Trump about border security in the Oval Office. Fox hosts continue to slam Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling her ""empty headed."" Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland discusses speculation about Beto O'Rourke. Sunrise Movement Co-Founder Sara Blazevic on yesterday's protest and what's to come. Lastly, John Iadarola reports on news from Russia, Coasta Rica, and the solar system!

Guests: Emma Vigeland and Sara Blazevic

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What's He Smocking? Dec 10, 2018

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Transcript of Jamal Khashoggi's final moments included screaming, gasping, and him saying ""I can't breathe."" New York Times reports Jared Kushner urged Saudi Crown Prince to ""weather the storm"" after murder. The US and Russia ally with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to reject climate pledge. Donald Trump mocks Democrats' inability to find a ""smocking gun."" Cyntoia Brown must serve 51 years in prison before she's eligible for release. School districts are using debt collection agencies to go after unpaid lunch money.

Cohost: Brooke Thomas

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How Fascism Works Dec 07, 2018

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Donald Trump nominates William Barr as next Attorney General. Ryan Lewis, investor and expert in CBD production, on marijuana fear mongering. Democrats introduce a bill that would block lawmakers from trading stocks while in office. Yale philosopher Jason Stanley discusses how fascism works. Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the Oscars after offensive homophobic tweets resurface.

Cohost: Brett Erlich

Guest: Ryan Lewis & Jason Stanley

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Holy Trump Dec 06, 2018

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House Democrats call for an emergency hearing to examine alleged election fraud in North Carolina's 9th District. Study shows that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at a faster rate thus being the largest contributor to global sea-level rise. Video shows Donald Trump refusing to recite Apostle's Creed at George H. W. Bush's funeral. Investigative Reporter Dave Lindorff explains the fraud surrounding The Pentagon's high spending. Kate Aronoff of The Intercept on how the Green New Deal would affect the next generation.

Guests: Dave Lindorff and Kate Aronoff

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Wiscon-Job Dec 05, 2018

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Wisconsin Republicans vote to weaken powers of new governor. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Congress and will pay her interns at least $15/hour. Robert Mueller releases highly redacted sentencing memo. Study shows white liberals tend to downplay their own 'verbal competence' with minorities. NYU's Social Psychologist Eric Knowles on fragile masculinity among Trump supporters. Jane Coaston, Senior Politics Reporter at Vox, explains how a money manager avoided a prison sentence for molesting young girls.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guests: Eric Knowles & Jane Coaston

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Green House Effect Dec 04, 2018

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encourages the government to fight climate change as ambitiously as moonshot. Study shows coal power plants are unprofitable. President Trump to end subsidies for renewable energy and electric cars. Florida SWAT officer demoted after seen wearing QAnon conspiracy theory patch in photo with Mike Pence. Tucker Carlson thinks that holiday traditions are under attack. Lastly, we explore international news in our 'Meanwhile In...' segment.

Cohost: Francesca Fiorentini

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