The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Casual Fri-Ye Oct 12, 2018

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Aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Beto O'Rourke's latest fundraising numbers. Professor Marc Hetherington, co-author of the book “Prius or Pickup” on how the answers to four questions explain America’s divide. Turkish government claims to have recording of a journalist's murder. A videogame let's you play as Brazil's Donald Trump, and a TYT Investigates exclusive: a Ted Cruz aide worked for a dictator now on trial for crimes against humanity. And lastly, we unpack Kanye West's oval office visit.

Co-host: Brett Erlich

Guests: Marc Hetherington, Ken Klippenstein

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Tropical Trump Oct 11, 2018

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The Wall Street Journal endorses the Donald Trump of Brazil. Congressman Ro Khanna discusses his proposal for an Internet Bill of Rights. Melania Trump claims to be the most bullied person on Earth. Washington State kills the death penalty. Republican voter suppression in Georgia. Long Islanders responding to Trump's fearmongering over MS-13. And are Trump supporters losing interest in him? (Ye doesn't seem to be)

Guest: Ro Khanna

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Kanye or Nay? Oct 10, 2018

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New ad hits Ted Cruz where it hurts. Sean Hannity loves when rappers come to the white house unless he doesn't. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for the elimination of the electoral college. Jess Phoenix, founder of environmental activism group Blueprint Earth breaks down the most dire climate report yet, and which party's voters feel more energized after the Kavanaugh mess?

Co-host: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Jess Phoenix

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The Many Myths of American Politics Oct 09, 2018

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UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigns. Wesley Bell, nominee for St Louis County Prosecutor on bringing #BlackLivesMatter into the government. Ford cuts workforce, and what is #HimToo? (There's a happy ending). Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story about battling lies surrounding the lives of undocumented immigrants. Lastly, a new edition of ""Myths of American Politics"" on stop and frisk in New York City.

Guests: Wesley Bell, Jose Antonio Vargas

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Climate Rage Oct 08, 2018

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The effects of climate change are coming sooner than expected. Susan Collins defends her vote to confirm Kavanaugh. Trump fooled into thinking North Korea was attacking, and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift makes a rare political statement. Utah House candidate Marsha Holland on protecting public lands, and who Christopher Columbus really was.

Co-host: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Marsha Holland

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The Newest Progressive Star Oct 06, 2018

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The Kavanaugh confirmation vote moves forward. Congressional Candidate Sarah Smith (D, WA-09) on the Kavanaugh news and challenging an incumbent as a democratic socialist. Hard hitting political attack ads. Activists Mark Lane, Aeramique Glass, and Shane Parmely arrested during peaceful protest against police brutality. And lastly, this week's takeaways.

Co-host: Brett Erlich

Guests: Sarah Smith, Mark Lane, Aeramique Glass, & Shane Parmely

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Bank Bustin' Bernie Oct 04, 2018

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The FBI investigation into Kavanaugh leaves unanswered questions. After Amazon, Bernie plans to take on the banks. A ridiculous Ben Shapiro argument. Singer-songwriter Greyson Chance, Activist Yvonne “Tiny” Decory on raising awareness of issues facing the Lakota Tribe in South Dakota. Democrats unleash an aggressive attack ad, and the NRA has almost stopped pretending.

Co-host: Jules Suzdaltsev

Guests: Greyson Chance, Yvonne “Tiny” Decory

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Fraudian Slip Oct 03, 2018

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The New York Times details the Trump Family tax schemes. Director of Public Ciizen's Global Trade Watch on the new NAFTA deal.

Co-host: Jayar Jackson

Guests: Lori Wallach

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FB-IDGAF Oct 01, 2018

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An FBI investigation against Kavanaugh hits a roadblock. Laurie Penny on when to stop giving racists a platform. Disaster in Indonesia. Duncan Hunter runs a xenophobic, false ad against Justice Democrat Ammar Campa Nahhar. Rick Strom from TYT Sports breaks down Kanye's bizarre night on SNL.

Co-host: Brooke Thomas

Guests: Laurie Penny, Rick Strom

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Confirmation Bias Sep 28, 2018

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Fallout from the Ford testimony, Kavanaugh's lies, and Jeff Flake's dramatic 3 hours. Plus, directors Christina Costantini and Darren Foster on their documentary ""Science Fair"" in theaters now. And lastly, a look at the human progress we're actually making while a drunken frat star stumbles his way to the supreme court.

Co-host: Brett Erlich

Guests: Christina Costantini and Darren Foster

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