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SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR SHELTERING IN PLACE Apr 28, 2020

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Thom reviews mental health and self care in a time when isolation and the economic crisis can be overwhelming.

For the Book Club, Thom reads from his book "The Prophet's Way: A Guide to Living in the Now" and "Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America" by Karine Jean-Pierre.

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DID TRUMP FINALLY GO TOO FAR? Apr 27, 2020

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With Trump's recent idiot blunder of recommending disinfectants in the human body to treat the Covid virus, there are signs that at last his base is beginning to crumble. Do you think Trump still has a chance to win in November? And what is this going to do to the broader Republican possibilities at both the federal and state level?

For the Book Club, Thom reads from his book "Unequal Protection: The Rise of Corporate Dominance and the Theft of Human Rights" and "How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide" by Crystal Marie Fleming .

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TAKING YOUR BREATH AWAY Apr 26, 2020

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Trump's federal agents have been stealing ventilators and (PPE) personal protective equipment, from states and cities at gunpoint as they are delivered at the airport. Is his plan to steal from the blue states to give to the red ones in exchange for their political support and votes?

For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Devil's Bargain," and "Health Justice Now."

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WILL THE GRIFTER OLIGARCHY STRANGLE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY? Apr 25, 2020

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As Trump fires our head of vaccine development because he wouldn't get behind a Fox News hustle, are grifters exploiting our government at almost every level- including the presidency? Is a former dog breeder really the best pick to head a critical scientific effort? Meanwhile the head of the Amway scam Trump picked for education secretary is funneling billions of dollars to her buddies in private school management so they can buy private jets, just one of a parade of hustles inspired by the market-manipulator in chief; our president who is apparently willing to risk World War III to support oil futures! Will our democracy survive this?

Also, Thom welcomes back economist Richard Wolff for his analysis- are we seeing the start of a deflationary spiral that will drive down wages? Will this be an opportunity for the rich to really clean up?

Plus.. 'Blue State Bailouts'??... Seizing German PPE... phony grassroots groups... The growing oligarchy... could this recession last for decades?

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REPUBLICAN DIRTY TRICKS TO UNDERMINE THE POST OFFICE Apr 24, 2020

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As Trump refuses to sign a loan to the Post Office unless they quadruple their package prices ( ! ), The top officer of the American Postal Worker's Union, Mark Dimondstein, joins Thom to discuss the state of our constitutionally sanctioned parcel service. The US Post Office provides consistent, affordable delivery to ever address in America for a reasonable and uniform cost. Why are Republicans using underhanded tricks and exploiting the Covid crisis to undermine a successful, self-sustaining, independent national Post Office for the sake of for-profit package delivery corporations?

And Mark Pocan, Progressive leader in the House takes caller questions on how things look from inside the beltway- even as he quarantines at home.

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HEALING THE PLANET BEYOND EARTH DAY Apr 23, 2020

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Kevin Kamps, Radioactive Waste Watchdog of Beyond Nuclear on the impact of Covid-19 infection on nuclear regulators.

Dr. Andrew Glikson Compares Climate Change To Mass Extinction

For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster" by Adam Higginbotham and "Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator" by Gregory Jaczko.

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BACKING THE BILLIONAIRES Apr 22, 2020

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Right wing billionaires behind groups like ALEC and Freedomworks helped organize and fund tea party protests a decade ago, resulting in a healthcare program with no public option. Now they are funding hard-core right wing groups who are demanding governors stop protecting their citizens from the corona virus. Heads they win, tails you lose.

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SURPRISE ATTACK ON THE POOREST AMONG US Apr 21, 2020

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Social Security recipients with dependent children have until Wednesday noon to apply online for the $500 per child money being paid out of the CARES act. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works has the details on Trump's latest underhanded attack on our government.

California Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom for a national town hall with caller questions on the latest stimulus bill and frustrations at Trump's self-centered bumbling during our national crisis.

For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World" by Anand Giridharadas.

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SEEING THROUGH THE LIES OF TRUMP Apr 20, 2020

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Seeing Through Trump’s Lies (w/ Dr. Bandy Lee)

Is Donald Trump and his lies going downhill, or uphill? Seeing through It depends on your perspective. It seems he is blaming the governors, while his mental state seems to be very questionable.

Dr. Bandy Lee, Yale School of Medicine, joined Thom to discuss the current mental health of Donald Trump.

For the Book Club, Thom reads portions from "Progress and Poverty In Economics: Henry George and How Growth in Real Estate Contributes to Inequality and Financial Instability" by Edward Nell, "Trump on the Couch" by Justin A. Frank, and "Becoming a Dangerous Woman" by Pat Mitchell.

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YOUR VOTE OR YOUR LIFE?? Apr 19, 2020

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Greg Palast joins Thom on his new book "How Trump Stole 2020"- detailing the latest Republican shenanigans to steal millions of Americans' right to vote. Why are Republicans really against vote by mail? Even with plenty of time to plan an alternative, will millions of us be asked to take our lives in our hands to cast our vote in November?

And then Mark Gamba joins Thom- he's the mayor of Milwaulkee, Oregon who is also running in the primary as the Progressive candidate for an Oregon House seat. Could a Green New Deal be the real economic stimulus we need? How are cities coping with some of the suprising funding changes due to Covid?

Plus - Who would Thom pick to be Biden's running mate?... Postcards for POTUS... Getting Progressives in the game by getting involved with the party... Trump's political mailers... and the sociopathy of the right is on full display!

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