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Did the Debate Prove the G.O.P. is Trump's Zombie? Aug 24, 2023

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Is Trump to the GOP like a parasitic wasp to a caterpillar? They put an egg into a victim, and when the wasp larvae hatches it eats its host- leaving behind only a husk.

Plus - Phill Ittner reports from Ukraine on the Wagner Group leader's untimely death.

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The Most Dangerous Cult in American History Aug 23, 2023

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Are the Trumpers contagious? Thom welcomes Dr Seth D. Norrholm, Ph.D. from Wayne State University to explore the dangers of extremism.

Also - Why don't the uber-wealthy and famous- like Trump- get mug shots just like everyone else?

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How to Bring Trump Cultists Back From the Brink Aug 22, 2023

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Have you noticed the Trump cult is starting to look a lot like Scientology or Jim Jones……and is Trump joking about fleeing to Russia? How to bring Trump cultists back from the brink. DeSantis just screwed himself, trying to be too slick by half. Plus Nora Neus - 24 Hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy.

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Can America Move from a “Me Society” to a “We Society?” Aug 21, 2023

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If we want America to become the “we society” that represents the highest outcome of democratic governance, we must get a large enough progressive majority in Congress to actually pull it off. Also can you imagine how Republicans would respond if a Democrat had shot a store owner for having a Trump flag out front? It would be the top story on every right wing website for two solid week... Corporate Democrats are almost as corrupt and hypocritical as Republicans - Golden Blasted for 'Tantrum' Attacking Student Borrowers After Taking Sallie Mae Donation. Oh the hypocrisy, Texas Republicans: Do you believe a fetus is a person or not? Turns out Trump judge, James Ho, in the Mifepristone case is corrupt too.

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Are Jack Smith and Tanya Chutkan Heroes? Aug 20, 2023

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The former president’s only hope is claiming the legal system has been politicized. Are liberals helping him? Plus - meet the 18 people indicted along with Trump in Georgia- will they flip?

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Did Barbie Smash the Patriarchy? Aug 19, 2023

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The Barbie movie may have changed politics forever. Yes, REALLY! The film’s story about patriarchy is already inspiring generations of women to take on people like Trump, the GOP and anyone else who wants to take away women’s rights. Also new tapes showing the fake electors plot goes all the way back to before the election was even called! Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener questions for a national progressive town hall meeting.

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America Has a Billionaire Problem Aug 18, 2023

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Isolation, poverty, and anxiety are crushing the lives of so many of our neighbors. So why have America's propaganda-funding billionaires decided that our most crucial problems are teaching black history and trans kids wanting to be recognized for who they are? The answer is thousands of years old.

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Drone Warfare in Ukraine Aug 17, 2023

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War Correspondent Phil Ittner checks in with Thom from Ukraine. Is Ukraine making any headway in their initiative?

Also-- Thom reads from the book 'The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden' by Peter Bergen.

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Digesting the Indictment Aug 16, 2023

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Thom welcomes activist journalist and filmmaker Greg Palast- How strong is the Fani Willis' RICO indictment?

Plus - Congressman and Progressive leader Mark Pocan takes listener calls from across the country.

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Basic Income Project Shows Signs of Success Aug 15, 2023

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A Georgia pilot is giving 650 women in poverty $850 a month for two years- no strings attached– and it seems to be working! Plus - fascism hits a small town newspaper.

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