The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Bernie Progressive vs Trump Republican Aug 29, 2018

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Trump ousts his counsel, progressive Andrew Gillum scores major victory in Florida and racist dog whistles from his opponent. Former Texas police officer found guilty of murder for shooting unarmed black teen, STDs on the rise. Vermont guvernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist on state-based paths to Medicare for all. The full scale of the damage in Puerto Rico is revealed.

Cohost: Jayar Jackson

Guest: Christine Hallquist

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Good News For Democracy Aug 28, 2018

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North Carolina's gerrymander struck down, Air pollution getting worse, a big win for unions, Trump vs Google. Broward County Commission candidate Ryan Ross on moving primary to increase votership. Primary preview.

Guests: Ryan Ross

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Not So Super-Delegates Aug 27, 2018

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Discourse around John McCain's death. Mass shooting at video game convention. A child separated at the border doesn't remember his mother. Democrats reducing the power of superdelegates. John interviews Michigan Democrat Rashida Tlaib, expected to be the first Muslim congresswoman. Preliminary polling on how last week's news affected Trump's poll numbers.

Co-host: Brooke Thomas

Guest: Rashida Tlaib

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Trump Dis-Organization Aug 24, 2018

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Bob Corker accidentally tells the truth about Trump's base. John McCain discontinues cancer treatment. The Manhattan District Attorney may file charges against the Trump Organization. White House may be fighting AGAINST election security. Duncan Hunter throws his wife under a bus. A Muslim woman is checked 10 times by TSA in one trip. Candidate Barbara L’Italien (D, MA-03) on recent poll about likelihood of victory. A new CNN contributor is legally prohibited from disparaging Trump. Good news: Georgia elections board rejects voter suppression at an unbelievable speed.

Guests: Francesca Fiorentini, Barbara L'Italien

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Trump in Panic Mode Aug 23, 2018

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Duncan Hunter refuses to resign. A Fox News poll is good news for Medicare for All. Journalist David Cay Johnston on state charges that Trump may soon face. The National Enquirer speaks to prosecuters about working with Trump, while he goes on Fox and Friends to not seem freaked out. Laurie Penny rejoins the program to continue her discussion on Jordan Peterson and toxic masculinity on the internet. Beto O'Rourke slams Ted Cruz in a viral video.

Guests: Brett Erlich, David Cay Johnston, Laurie Penny"

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The Criminal Party Aug 22, 2018

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Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen become felons within minutes of one another. Ben Clements joins the show to break down the Cohen plea deal. Right wing figures respond to the Cohen/Manafort news. CA Republican Duncan Hunter was indicted on misuse of campaign funds, his opponent Ammar Campa Najjar joins the show to respond. And lastly, how leading Democrats would fare against Donald Trump.

Guests: Ben Clements, Ammar Campa Najjar, Jayar Jackson

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Collateral Climate Damage Aug 21, 2018

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Trump continues to muddy the waters around the Mueller investigation. The EPA's plans to roll back coal regulatios. Deadly flood in India. A journalist shares death threat voicemail. Asia Argento paid hush money to an actor she sexually assaulted. How regular citizens can get answers from the government with Michael Morisy, founder of MuckRock. Lastly, Today in Casual Racism.

Guests: Chavala Madlena, Michael Morisy

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Truth is Not Truth Aug 20, 2018

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Giuliani makes another gaffe, Trump's counsel speaks to Mueller, American made bombs responsible for school bus attack in Yemen, the myth about Trump's Black approval levels, and a new study on the dangers of fracking. Writer and Journalist Laurie Penny breaks down the wacky world of Jordan Peterson, and is Sacha Baron Cohen exploiting American politeness?

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