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LIBERTARIAN UTOPIA ISN'T REAL Mar 16, 2023

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Today- fascinating insights into the reason we can't just de-regulate everything. Morris Pearl from the Patriotic Millionaires joins Thom, as does libertarian economist Charles Sauer for a fascinating discussion. What really was the cause of the recent spate of bank failures and how far might it go?

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GIVE BIRTH OR DIE? Mar 15, 2023

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Abortion could become a death penalty offense if the GOP gets their way. 21 South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make abortion a death penalty offense in their state. Thom speaks with Shaunna Thomas, Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet. Plus, is it time for transgender people to organize? Lawyer and radio host Ellie Krug, a transgender woman, joins Thom to emphasize the need for trans organizations to fight back against far right attacks on their community. Also, is the end of the war near? On the front line in Ukraine, a report from journalist Phil Ittner.

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FIGHTING FOR THE EARTH Mar 14, 2023

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Have the recent spate of toxic train spills been the result of lax regulations championed by Trump?

Also - can planting trees make a real impact on the climate crisis?

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ACCESSING HEALTH Mar 13, 2023

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Kathryn Lewandowsky from Whole Washington and Monifa Bandele from Mom's Rising join Tom for a critical discussion on access to healthcare in America.

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MIND BLOWING BRAIN FACTS Mar 12, 2023

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The cosmic brain guy is back! With political division and tension sky-high across the country, how can we access a healthy mind?

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STRAINING OUR EMPATHY Mar 11, 2023

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How can we keep our empathy for all of our fellow Americans going in the face of relentless conservative shenanigans? Plus - photo journalist Nate Goudy shares his first-hand observations of what really happened on January 6th when the capitol building was overrun.

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WHO SECRETLY HATES DONALD TRUMP? Mar 10, 2023

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Media studies professor Nolan Higdon joins guest-host Jefferson Smith to percolate on what we've learned about the lies of Fox News.

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BUILDING BENEVOLENCE Mar 09, 2023

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Guest host Jefferson Smith leads a deep conversation on what Democrats and Progressives can do to make life better for us all. Plus - polling analyst Grace Adcox shares her insights into how Democratic priorities are seen by the majority of Americans.

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IS DONALD TRUMP STILL RELEVANT TO "TRUE" CONSERVATIVES? Mar 08, 2023

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In for Thom today, guest host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd podcast asks, what do you want to get a fresh start on? Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show. Dueling CPAC and Club for Growth events highlight the divide within the GOP ahead of 2024. Mike Pompeo says that any conservative president would do better than Trump. Plus, they knew it was a lie: The behind-the-scenes happenings at Fox News while the network pushed false claims about Dominion Voting Systems.

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THE FINAL STAGE OF REAGANISM Mar 07, 2023

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America's shrunken middle class is at the mercy of powerfully wealthy corporations and billionaires, while wages and working conditions worsen. Can we turn the tide against Reagan's policies that have brought us to this point?

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