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DESPITE UNREST AND TRAGEDY, CAN WE STILL BE THANKFUL? Nov 26, 2022

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After the shock and horror of multiple senseless mass shootings, political unrest and fear of a looming fascist takeover, can Americans still be thankful? Guest-host Jefferson Smith, who regularly hosts his own in depth analysis program Democracy Nerd, makes the case for mindful gratitude. To steady our resolve during this tempest of despair and uncertainty, callers respond with meaningful stories of positive outcomes and successes despite all odds.

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DID THE GOP ONLY TAKE BACK THE HOUSE DUE TO COURT-BACKED GERRYMANDERING? Nov 25, 2022

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The Republicans on the Supreme Court call it “free speech” but every other nation in the world knows it’s simply naked, criminal, political bribery. Geeky Science! Will the world need to dim the sun to save the planet? And - will it work?

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WILL GOP VOTERS CHOOSE DONALD AGAIN OVER REPUBLICAN VICTORY? Nov 24, 2022

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Looks like the GOP is Facing "Sophie's choice" - Trump either runs as the top GOP or runs independently - What should they do? Geeky Science! New study suggests the average person only really trusts five people. Congressman Ro Khanna fields caller questions in a National progressive Town Hall Meeting.

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TIME TO CALL MASS SHOOTERS - AND THOSE WHO INSPIRE THEM - TERRORISTS Nov 23, 2022

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In America, hate is all too often triggered by politicians who then sanctimoniously offer “thoughts and prayers” when random (or stochastic) terrorists to do their evil work for them. Also will you disagree at the dinner table this Thanksgiving or get along? Professor Richard Wolff explains the impact of the coming housing crisis.

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IN THE WAKE OF HATE SPEECH AND VIOLENCE WE CAN FIND INSPIRATION FROM THE VISIONARIES Nov 22, 2022

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Herschel Walker promotes hate attacking transgender people right after the shooting - how do we handle the deplorables? Why is AARP boosting medicare privatization? Kanye West's anti-semetic tweets are profitable and it shows that for some, hate speech is quite rewarding. Is Disney showing how comfortable business is with fascism?

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IF YOU WANT TO DIE YOUNG - TAKE THE RED PILL Nov 21, 2022

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As giddy as Republicans are about “owning the libs,” the citizens they govern pay a tragic price for the sport. Also is Jack Smith a total bad ass? And did the GOP only take back the house due to court-backed gerrymandering? Senior Fellow at Fair Vote and former editor-in-chief at Salon, David Daley joins the show to explain what we learned from the midterms & what we can do about it.

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REPUBLICANS HAVE WON THE HOUSE... NOW WHAT? Nov 20, 2022

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Republicans have eked out a majority in the House, though with a far smaller margin than anticipated. Herschel Walker Fact Check: Can Werewolves Kill Vampires? Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigations into former President Donald Trump. The high-cost, low-margin fundraising came as Trump’s legal problems mounted following revelations from the House Select Committee investigating his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot of his supporters in the Capitol.

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CAN CONGRESS REVERSE THE DAMAGE CORRUPT REPUBLICANS HAVE INFLICTED ON AMERICA? Nov 19, 2022

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Democrats have two months before they lose control of the House. It's absolutely essential that they do everything possible to stop the cancer of "big money" and "dark money" in our politics. A small number of rightwing billionaires today run the show, at least for the moment, and, according to a new study, 27 of them basically own the GOP and thus the ability to block most positive and forward action by the Biden administration.

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HOW DO WE FIGHT AGAINST PRIVATIZATION FOR THE COMMON GOOD? Nov 18, 2022

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Guest: Donald Cohen, Executive Director, In the Public Interest and co-author, The Privatization of Everything: How the Plunder of Public Goods Transformed America and How We Can Fight Back. Executive Director of Bridge Meadows, Derenda Schubert, PhD explains how to build communities where children, families and elders flourish together. And how to cope with Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Guest: Anthony Alvarez...Mind Blowing Brain Facts.

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DEMOCRATIC EXPRESSION... CANADA CAN DO IT, CAN WE? Nov 17, 2022

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Filling in for Thom is guest-host Jefferson Smith. What can we learn from the Canadian model to improve our democracy? Jeff speaks with Peter MacLeod, CADE Chair and principal for MASS LBP - based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also Justin Krebs, Campaign Director-MoveOn.org reviews themidterm results, what's next, how do we keep the momentum going, etc?

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