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AS IMPEACHMENT ROLLS ON Oct 31, 2019

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In the wake of the House vote, impeachment in the House moves forward. But what power does Congress really have to enforce their subpoenas now that Trump is telling federal employees to ignore them?

In the Senate, is Trump putting his thumb on the scale of justice by raising money for the potential jurors in his impeachment trial? And did Senate Republicans just vote to end health insurance protection for pre-existing conditions?

Despite Trump's impeachment proceedings, will Republicans win anyway by continuing to run a base campaign?

PLUS A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Thom interviews a proud modern-day witch on the feminist history of Halloween

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AND SO IT GOES Oct 30, 2019

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From the real cause of the wildfires, the truth about the killing of Baghdadi, a witness to Trump's Ukraine call who says the released notes cut out part of the conversation, and the endless Republican campaign to starve Social Security, Thom surveys the news of the day and what it means for the common person. First Thom is joined by Wisconsin Congressman and co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Mark Pocan, and then with fellow Progressive Congressional leader, Ro Khanna, both insiders on the ever-evolving political games.

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PRIVATIZATION UNDERMINES DEMOCRACY Oct 29, 2019

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Ever since 1980 our government has stopped reflecting the will of the people. And yet at every level the Republicans continue to push their neo-conservative agenda that in reality serves to bring ever greater wealth to the already wealthy. Bottom line: will we lose our democracy, or is there a chance Progressive Democrats could take back our government for the people in 2020?

Thom checks in with investigative reporter Greg Palast on the private electricity companies that 'have us by the bulbs'. Before he was a reporter, Greg actually helped the State of New York buy the power company in Long Island. And we follow that with a fiery debate between Thom and right-winger Julio Rivera of Reactionary Times on the experiment of privatizing our public schools.

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EXPOSING BILLIONAIRES' BIAS ON BROADCAST NEWS Oct 28, 2019

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Thom reflects on the passing of retired U.S. Representative John Conyers, Jr., Donald Trump getting Boos and “Lock Him Up” chants at World Series Game 5, and studies the many reported deaths of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before last weekend's announcement. Judd Legum at Popular Information speaks with Thom about new news about facebook. Book Club reading, "Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America" by Christopher Wylie. Pam Vogel from Media Matters joins Thom to talk about the fairness doctrine and what Sinclair Broadcasting is doing. Sinclair Broadcasting had only one commentator, Boris Epstheyn who used to work for the Trump campaign and was briefly in the administration. He is now their chief political commentator. This gave just one editorial voice, and this gave no editorial balance. Thom reads from "Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts" by David E. McCraw. Pacifica Radio Board Vice Chair Sabrina Jacobs brings an update on the pause of New York's WBAI station.

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FEMINISM IN THE AGE OF TRUMP Oct 27, 2019

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Ernst & Young corporate called out for requiring women to dress to not overstimulate men and behave deferentially to the male sex. ~ Planned Parenthood loses federal funding after Trump administration's abortion rule. Rural women most impacted. ~ Book Club reading from "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us" by Rachel Louise Snyder. ~ Women callers share with Thom their experiences of sexual discrimination.

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PEDDLING THE NOBLE LIE Oct 26, 2019

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Today - the chaos Republicans are creating to hide Trump's crimes and his impeachment. Does Bill Barr really believe the Democrats hacked their own servers on the orders of Obama, or is this an example of 'the noble lie' that Barr- a Roman Catholic activist- has stated he believes in.

Can the disinformation campaign distract enough people from the damage Trump is doing to America to get him re-elected in 2020? How might this play out if it comes to a constitutional crisis, and what might John Roberts do?

How is the military reacting to his betrayal of our brothers-in-arms the Kurds? Why are the Republicans so in on abandoning our bases to the Russians?

And, Thom reads from 'Shatter the Nations'- a new book about the war on ISIS.

Plus- Victoria Jones on Brexit.

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... AND WITH INSURANCE FOR ALL? Oct 25, 2019

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Thom faces off with conservative group Job Creator Network's Dr. Scott Barbour on whether Medicare for All, or for-profit health care is most likely to bring Americans the medical care they need to live long, healthy lives.

And then, Progressive congressman Mark Pocan updates us on the current status of legislation that could affect the who gets- and doesn't get- care.

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STEPPING INTO A BIZARRO UNIVERSE Oct 24, 2019

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Thom considers theories on how Trump might handle impeachment, and where the battle lines are being drawn. Can our democracy survive this level of corruption and denial of reality?

Is Trump throwing caution to the wind, committing crimes including treason to get re-elected in 2020? Is it because he fears what will happen to his crime family if he does not?

Is Pelosi delaying impeachment until after any crossover Senate Republicans would be safe from being challenged during the next primary by their own party?

Will Trump succeed at making the president into something more like a king, and less like someone who has taken a sacred oath to enforce the laws passed by the legislature?

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WHY ARE THE WEALTHY TAKING FOOD STAMPS AND MEDICAID FROM CHILDREN? Oct 23, 2019

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Why Do The Wealthy Want to Throw Children Off Food Stamps & Medicaid? ~ Seattle Council member Kshama Sawant is angered by Amazon trying to buy the election on Seattle City Council with $1.45m spent to swing the election. She claims that Amazon and Jeff Bezos are using Seattle as a test-bed to see how they can influence moving politics to the right. Big corporations vs socialism are becoming a real issue. Corporate activity in elections is rife, despite there having been laws to try and prevent it over the years. ~ Book Club reading "Building New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable" by Jeffrey D. Sachs, Foreword by Bernie Sanders. ~ Thom considers with callers the GOP storming of the closed door hearings.

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WAR OR PEACE in 2020?.. and RELIGION? Oct 22, 2019

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Thom delves deep into the implications of 'Democratic Peace Theory' for our times. How do the thoughts of Kant, Paine, and Franklin shine light on our present political moment? For what reason did the framers give the power to declare war *exclusively* to the House of Representatives?

And is the soul of religion entangled with the decline of democracy? What should our priorities be for restoring Democracy in the United States? Could 2020 be the turning point away from money-is-speech neoliberalism, or towards a system of warlike oligarchy?

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