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THE HORRIBLE LESSON OF RIGHTWING RADICALISM HAS TAUGHT AMERICA UNMASKED Feb 18, 2022

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Conversation with Great Minds: Jonathan M. Katz, author of 2 books including his latest, Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire. The Horrible Lesson Rightwing Radicalism Has Taught America Unmasked. If we can’t stop this disintegration of trust in America & the ability to reform and make our government work for all people, apathy will turn it over to the hard right, ending the American experiment.

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FEAR IS THE POINT FOR THE GOP Feb 17, 2022

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the racist politics that flow from it are poison in the bloodstream of our republic. Bishop William J. Barber, II joins Thom on the Voting Rights Mobilization Tour just kicked off (2/14) and will culminate in DC on 6/18.

A former GOP operative says, The fear is the point," in the Florida republican's "don't say gay bill."

The GOP law is responsible as almost 40% of mail-in ballots being rejected in the Houston area.

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WHAT WOULD BE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF A WAR IN UKRAINE OR TAIWAN? Feb 16, 2022

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Professor Richard Wolff - The Economic Impact Of a War in Ukraine or Taiwan? What would be the economic and real world impact on institutions, markets and average working people of a major military conflict somewhere in the world, for example, Ukraine or Taiwan?

Deep dive with Johann Hari on his new book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention."

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WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE GOP AS DONALD SEEMS TO BE DECLINING? Feb 15, 2022

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There are 3 factions: Trump, DeSantis-type neofascists who want to replace Trump, and Cheney/Kinsinger “conservatives” who just want to go back to supporting big corporations and rich people. Who will win? Manufacturers claim just about all eggs will be "cage-free" soon. Will it mean less cruelty? Call Your Members of Congress about DCEs - How the GOP is Coming for Medicare again. A new scheme, Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) has appeared and is a major threat to Medicare.

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HOW CAN AMERICA AVOID THE BLOODSHED AND CHAOS OF CIVIL WAR? Feb 14, 2022

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There is an active movement within the United States trying to start a civil war -- and we have two and a half years before the 2024 election to put this country back on track. When should mask mandates end? Can only white guys kneel? Is canceling student debt the key to reviving America?

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WHY REPUBLICANS NOW LOVE THE POST OFFICE Feb 13, 2022

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Following a 16-year bet Republicans laid down in 2006 to block Postal EVs, DeJoy just told Biden to go screw himself: he’s going to buy fossil-fuel vehicles for 90% of the fleet instead of electric. Interim Executive Director of Our Future West Virginia, Kathy Ferguson explains what BBB means to West Virginians. And CA Rep. Ro Khanna holds a national progressive town hall meeting with callers.

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TRUMP REMOVING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE AN EASY PROSECUTION!! Feb 12, 2022

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Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler - "Stop the Steal" Trumpster candidates gone wild in WI. Crazy Alert! Racist Trump Advises Joe Rogan To Stop Apologizing For Using the N-Word. Trump Removing Documents Should Be An Easy Prosecution!! Jamie McLeod-Skinner - Oregon: A Corporate Blue Dog Dem vs Rural Progressive Dem.

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REPUBLICAN VERSUS REPUBLICAN Feb 11, 2022

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Is the internal war for the Republican party a sign of the end of the G.O.P.? Or will the American oligarchs succeed in ending capital-D Democracy in the United States? Also- why are Republicans taking over school boards?

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CLIMATE CHANGE POWERED INJUSTICE Feb 10, 2022

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Alaska has rejected a challenge to protect the environment on constitutional grounds. Will groups like Our Children's Trust succeed in legal attempts to fight climate change. Activist Julie Olson thinks they can.

Also- can Portland activists replace a conservative Democrat with a Progressive one?

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DIGNITY IN A DIGITAL AGE Feb 09, 2022

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Why are most Americans disconnected from the wealth creation of the digital economy? Author and Progressive leader Ro Khanna joins Thom to discuss the big idea in his latest book. What are Ro Khanna's solutions for creating a more inclusive nation?

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