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The Real Reason Mental Illness Is On The Rise Apr 26, 2023

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Thom checks in with Dr. Gabor Mate, the author on his recent book "The Myth of Normal- Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture". Also- how spending time with nature has been proven to improve our mental health.

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Do Billionaires Really Give a Rat's Ass about "Woke" Issues? Apr 25, 2023

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So, why would the ultra rich give a damn about whether a trans girl wants to compete in high school sports? Or whether a 10-year-old in Ohio, raped by her uncle, can get an abortion?

Is Samuel Alito working on a "theocracy" plan for America? Also abortion: GOP can't win on their issues so they try and hide them. The billionaires don't want you to just compete with overseas labor - they now want you to compete with child labor. Plus, Michigan Republicans vote to keep law barring unwed couples from living together - say what?! A top cop has become a local hero after ripping into neo-Nazi group terrorizing Jewish locals.

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The Heroin-Like Power of Fox “News” Nearly Killed Ralph Yarl Apr 24, 2023

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There is still time to help the rest of America kick the habit by explaining how profitable hate and fear are for these media and social media empires. Recognition of Earth Day with sobering science facts. Food and Water Watch's Senior Iowa Organizer John Aspray reports on why the carbon pipeline should be stopped. Plus, is a pink star coming for non straight people in Missouri and researchers found that Greenland’s melt has gone into a disastrous hyper-drive in the last few years. Geeky Science! How important are small random acts of kindness?

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Privatizing the Commons Apr 23, 2023

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When you get right down to it, THIS is the biggest Republican scam- privatizing what ought to belong to all of us! Plus- Thom reads from 'Measuring What Counts' by Joe Stiglitz.

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We Must End Carbon Emissions Apr 22, 2023

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Dr Michael Mann has the latest science...bottom line, how much longer can we continue to emit carbon before the change exceeds our adaptive capacity? And why is sea level along the Gulf Coast rising faster than elsewhere?

Plus - Why did Biden decide to expand drilling in Alaska and elsewhere?

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The "Party of Life" GOP is OK with 700,000+ Dying of Poverty Apr 21, 2023

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The so-called party of life does not, it turns out, give a damn about actual human life unless it has a net worth over $500 million. NATO chief says Ukraine’s "rightful place" is in the alliance - Is it? Veteran War Correspondent, Philip Ittner reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Is America fed up with DeSantis? Did Fox-so-called-News shoot Ralph Yarl? Senator Wyden says that nothing unites the GOP more than "helping rich people cheat on their taxes." Co-Host of the weekly program Southpaws on Pacifica Radio, Jack Prince explains The fight for a Malcolm X Day of Observation in Mason, MI. Crazy Alert! Should abortion only be banned for Republicans? Geeky Science: ! Even listening to music prevents dementia.

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Does Fox “News” Owe Accountability to a Hell of a Lot More People than Just Dominion? Apr 20, 2023

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The vast majority of politically-inspired violence and murders in America over the past two decades have been committed by rightwing extremists. How many are watching Fox News? Investigative journalist Greg Palast is now going after the Dominion story. Plus TN Republicans are shielding gun firms- not children- from school shootings while obsessing over "divisiveness" in class. Also as Mitch McConnell returns to governmental obstruction, Senator Bernie Sanders discusses his new bill to tax the rich.

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It's Time for American Business to Stop Subsidizing the World's Largest Dictatorship Apr 19, 2023

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Rebuilding American manufacturing not only returns jobs to our country, but also keeps profits here in America. Instead of strengthening China, we'd be rebuilding our own nation. Interview: Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, Morris Pearl warns that the current tax code is destabilizing the nation and promoting inequality. Also how MN Dems are advancing a bill to ban election interference by billionaires, and just how cruel is the McCarthy budget proposal?

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What’s Behind the GOP’s War Against Democracy? Apr 18, 2023

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Are right-wing billionaires who want more, more, more money willing to make common cause with bigots, fascists, and wannabee killers to get it? Also abortion pill judge is a corrupt scammer, accused of hiding information from Senate investigators. Plus democracy is further under attack for black Americans and why are only 1% of fake Russian trolls caught?

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Will "No Labels" Usher in a Trump or DeSantis White House in 2024? Apr 17, 2023

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No Labels and the Corporate Problem Solvers are now playing with political fire, flirting with fielding a “moderate” (i.e. bought-off) candidate for president next year. But that doesn’t seem to trouble them at all, just so long as the dark money keeps rolling in.

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