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Episode 445: Inhuman Resources; Trump's Bizarre Meeting with Putin
<p>David Dayen, will join us to discuss his new piece detailing employee abuses at one of the largest banks in the world.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton and I will discuss all the major headlines from this week.</p>

Episode 444: Don't Cash That Check in the Mail!
<p>Karl Frisch, from Allied Progress, will be here to explain how private equity firms have a new way of monetizing poor people.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the headlines from the week.</p>

Episode 443: "best of" The Makeover Behind the Alt-Right
<p>And Harvard Professor, Khalil Gibran Muhammed, will join us to discuss how the Alt-Right is using social science to make racism seem respectable.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down all the big news stories of the week</p>

Episode 442: Kennedy Retiring and What This Week's SCOTUS Rulings Mean
<p>Dahlia Lithwick, from Slate, will join us to discuss this week’s SCOTUS rulings and Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement announcement.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 441: Inside a Border Patrol Facility
<p>Zoë Carpenter, from The Nation, will join us to discuss the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy towards immigrants and she’ll describe her recent visit to a border patrol facility on the Texas border.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 440: What a Week plus Analysis of Two Major SCOTUS Rulings
<p>Scott Lemieux, from “Lawyers, Guns, and Money,” will be here to explain a couple of crucial rulings by the Supreme Court recently.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 439: How Democrats Win Elections Under Trump
<p>The Founder of American Progressive Voices, Mike Lux, will join us to discuss his new book, “How to Democrat in The Age of Trump.”</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p> <p>become a member at www.rofpodcast.com to get the full show, commercial free!</p>

Episode 438: ICE Intimidation Tactics
<p>Today on the show</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run through all the major headlines from this week</p> <p>And Nation Contributor, John Washington, on the effect that ICE is having by separating families from children.</p>

Episode 437: Blue Wave Candidates Instilling Hope
<p>Jim Keady, will join us to discuss his run for congress in New Jersey’s 4th District, and why running on strong progressive values this the key to victory.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 436: How The ACORN Scandal Led to Today's Nightmare Politics
<p>Zach Carter, from The Huffington Post, will take us down memory lane to discuss how the ACORN scandal seeded today’s nightmare politics and why both sides of the political isle share the blame.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 435: Political Corruption is Ruining Everything
<p>Investigative Journalist, David Dayen, will explain how political corruption is ruining everything and how we can fix it.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown all the big news stories from this busy week.</p>

Episode 434: Actually Guns Do Kill People
<p>On today’s show we’ll explain why states that have right-to-carry gun laws, also have a higher rate of violent crime with The Nation’s, Mike Konczal.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories.</p>

Episode 433: What is Mandatory Arbitration and How Workers are getting Screwed
<p>On today’s show we’ll speak to Alexander Colvin, from Cornell Law School, about the increasing number of employers who are forcing employees into mandatory arbitration agreements, and how it’s closing the courtroom doors for over 60 million workers.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories.</p>

Episode 432: Legal Edition Back From Vegas
<p>We survived our trip to Las Vegas Nevada!</p> <p>On today’s show we’ll have interviews from Mass Torts Made Perfect, the largest plaintiff attorney seminar in the country.</p> <p>Human Rights Attorney, Gavi Mairone, will join us to discuss why he sued a German Company for it’s involvement in making chemical weapons for Saddam Hussein.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories.</p>

Episode 431: Why Republicans Can't Get Much Done
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories</p> <p>And Mike Konczal will join us to talk about his piece where he asks the question, “Why Are There No Good Conservative Critiques of Trump’s Unified Government?”</p>

Episode 430: Let's Talk Midterm Strategy
<p>Today on the show</p> <p>National affairs correspondent for The Nation, Joan Walsh, will join us to explain the “7,373 Seat Strategy.”</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories</p>

Episode 429: "Best of" Suing the Electoral College; BLM Movement in the Trump Era; Betsy Devos
<p>Sam is out sick this week, but we will be back next week with an all new show! Enjoy the full show on us!</p> <p>Harvard Professor, Lawrence Lessig, will join us to discuss his lawsuit against the electoral college in an effort to make sure everyone’s vote is equal.</p> <p>Nation Contributor, Dani McClain, on the protests in St. Louis this week and I’ll ask her if Black Lives Matter can win in the age of Trump?</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help break down the important news stories that you may have missed.</p> <p>And investigative journalist, David Dayen will stop by explain what Betsy DeVos has been up to and we’ll also discuss the growing anti-monopoly sentiment growing in the Democratic Party.</p>

Episode 428: Sex Trafficking Bill Fail
<p>Alana Massey, will explain why a proposed bill to stop sex trafficking is short sighted and counter productive for those in danger.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to catch us up on some of the big stories we may have missed over the holiday and what stories will be making headlines in 2018.</p>

Episode 427: Bringing Back Debtor's Prisons
<p>Investigative Journalist, David Dayen, will explain how prosecutors and judges have brought back debtor’s prisons.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories</p>

Episode 426: Say Goodbye To Public Sector Unions
<p>SCOTUS expert, Ian Millhiser, will join us to discuss the case Janus v. AFSCME and why it has the potential to eliminate public sector unions.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories</p>

Episode 425: Creating Laws to Prevent Protesting on the Rise; White Masculinity is Haunting American Life
<p>Zoe Carpenter from The Nation will discuss the laws that have been popping up to put an end to protests in the United States – laws that are a result of the massive Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.</p> <p>And Chauncey DeVega from Salon.com will be here to talk about the growing threat of white, right wing extremists in the US.</p> <p>for the full show, become a member at www.rofpodcast.com</p>

Episode 424: Republican Plan on Gerrymandering Explained
<p>David Daley, from Salon, will talk about recently uncovered documents that explain how Republicans have gerrymandered the country to their benefit.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s biggest news stories</p>

Episode 423: Nunes Memo Impact; Trump's Task Force on Opioids a Dud
<p>Coming up on today’s show we’ll be talking about the latest developments regarding the Nunes memo, and why the narrative surrounding that memo took less than a week to completely fall apart.</p> <p>Farron Cousins in for Sam Seder this week!</p>

Episode 422: Politics Behind The Super Bowl
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to break down this week’s State of The Union Address</p> <p>And we’ll talk football on this Superbowl Weekend with Dave Zirin from Edge of Sports and The Nation.</p>

Episode 421: How The DCCC Treats Progressive Candidates
<p>Ryan Grim, from The Intercept, will tell us why candidates that signed up to fight Donald Trump’s Presidency, must get passed The Democratic Party first.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down all the big news stories of the week</p>

Episode 420: The Makeover Behind the Alt-Right
<p>Harvard Professor, Khalil Gibran Muhammed, will join us to discuss how the Alt-Right is using social science to make racism seem respectable.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down all the big news stories of the week</p>

Episode 419: Government Shutdown Looming; DACA; and Trump's Attempt to Undermine Iran Nuke Deal
<p>Trita Parsi, author of Losing an Enemy- Obama Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy, will join us to discuss the real causes of the protests in Iran.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down all the big news stories of the week</p>

Episode 418: What We Missed With Trump Over The Break; What's Ahead in 2018
<p>Cliff Schecter, from the UnPresidented Podcast, will join us to discuss what we should look for in the mid-term elections later this year.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to catch us up on some of the big stories we may have missed over the holiday and what stories will be making headlines in 2018.</p>

Episode 417: Trump Tax Plan Passes; The Year of The Backlash in Sports
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to rundown some of the biggest stories of 2017</p> <p>And Dave Zirin, from Edge of Sports, will join us to recap what was an amazing year in sports and politics.</p>

Episode 416: Trump's Backs Two Losers in Alabama; The Loss of Black Wealth Under Obama
<p>Ryan Cooper, will stop by to talk about his new report that details the disproportionate loss of black wealth under the Obama administration.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to breakdown the special election in Alabama</p> <p>become a member of the full podcast over at www.rofpodcast.com</p>

Episode 415: Sam Seder's Rollercoaster Week; Being a Failure Can Lead to Whitehouse Job
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>And author, Gary Rivlin, will stop by to talk about his new book, “Wall Street's White House: How Gary Cohn Wrecked The Global Economy And Parlayed It Into A White House Job.”</p>

Episode 414: The Internet Isn't Safe...from Politicians!
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>And Ryan Singel, from Contextly, will talk about the assault on net neutrality and what happens if the internet lands in the hands of big corporations.</p> <p>go to www.rofpodcast.com and sign up for the full show and help prevent attacks from the Alt-Right on our show.</p>

Episode 413: "Happy Thanksgiving Best of Show!"
<p>Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you're enjoying the holiday. Here is a &quot;best of&quot; show from earlier this year!</p> <p>Voting Rights Expert, Ari Berman, will join us to discuss Donald Trump’s false accusations that millions of people voted illegally and why it could lead to massive voter suppression.</p> <p>Nathalie Baptiste will be here to talk about her latest piece in Mother Jones outlining how Republican plan to slash FEMA Funding.</p>

Episode 412: Alabama Malls Not Safe; The Iron Stache on Helping the Working Class
<p>The Iron Stache, Randy Bryce, joins us to discuss his race against Paul Ryan and what struggles working class American’s face in the midterm elections.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p>

Episode 411: Saudi Royal Purge Enabled by Washington?
<p>Ryan Grim, from The Intercept, will be here to discuss what’s going on with a recent purge in the Saudi Royal Family, and how Washington Corruption may be the cause.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>www.rofpodcast.com to sign up for the full 3 hour show commercial free!</p>

Episode 410: It's Mueller Time! How Michael Moore Flipped a Former Healthcare Executive
<p>Tarbell founder, Wendell Potter, will be here to tell us why Donald Trump hates Michael Moore, and how he used to hate him too.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p>

Episode 409: Holding Money Offshore to Avoid Taxes
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>And the Managing Editor of TYT Investigates, Jonathan Larsen, will stop by to fill us in on the republican tax plan to enrich the one percent and the history of repatriation under George W. Bush and how it relates to Trump.</p>

Episode 407: Big Bank Scheme Uncovered
<p>Investigative journalist, David Dayen, will join us to discuss his special investigation, detailing serious misbehavior by JP Morgan during the 2008 financial meltdown</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>www.rofpodcast.com to sign up for the full show, commercial free!</p>

Episode 406: Mass Shooting Continues but What Can Be Done?
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to run down the most important news stories from the past week.</p> <p>And law professor, Kyle Logue, will be here to tell us why gun manufacturers are immune to all liability and what would happen if we turned that around.</p>

Episode 405: Politics in Puerto Rico; NFL Players Respond to Trump
<p>Dave Zirin, from Edge of Sports, will explain why Donald Trump’s comments on NFL Players, might just be a cover up tactic for his latest failings.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help break down the important news stories that you may have missed.</p>

Episode 404: How to Reform the Electoral College
<p>Harvard Professor, Lawrence Lessig, will join us to discuss his lawsuit against the electoral college in an effort to make sure everyone’s vote is equal.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help break down the important news stories that you may have missed.</p> <p>www.rofpodcast.com to become a member and get the full 3 hour show commercial free!</p>

Episode 403: What's Going on With Trump's Shady Election Committee
<p>Ari Berman, from Mother Jones, will join us to discuss President Trump’s latest meeting of his “Election Integrity” Committee and how they plan to make it harder for you to vote.</p> <p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help break down the important news stories that you may have missed.</p>

Episode 402: Trump tells Dreamers it Was Nice Knowing You, What's Causing Catastrophic Hurricanes
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help boil down what was a very busy week in news.</p> <p>And Climate Expert, Doctor Michael E. Mann, will be here to explain why there is a direct relationship between climate change and the catastrophic strength of storms like Harvey and Irma.</p> <p>www.rofpodcast.com to become a member and get the full show, commercial free</p>

Episode 401: Labor Day Best of Show
<p>Investigative Journalist, David Dayen, will join us to outline a big threat that Donald Trump is ignoring and we’ll discuss why Senate Democrats boycotted hearings involving Steve Mnuchin and Tom Price.</p>

Episode 400: Mike Papantonio on his New Book "Law and Vengeance", Figuring our Trump's "Secret" Afghanistan Plan
<p>Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help boil down what was a very busy week in news.</p> <p>And America’s Lawyer, Mike Papantonio will stop by to talk about his upcoming book, Law and Vengeance, and give us an update on some of the big cases he’s been working on this year.</p> <p>go to www.rofpodcast.com to get the full show and become a member.</p>

Episode 399: Unpacking Charlottesville; EPA Secretly Being Undermined
<p>David Roberts, from Vox, will join us to discuss how EPA head, Scott Pruitt, is secretly dismantling his agency from within.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help boil down what was a very busy week in news.</p> <p>Become a member to get the full show by going to www.rofpodcast.com</p>

Episode 398: Starting a Nuclear War via Twitter, Leaked Report Contradicts Trump Administration
<p>Kert Davies, Executive Director of Climate Investigations Center, will join us to explain why the recently leaked climate report contradicts the Trump Admiration’s position on Global Warming.</p> <p>And, Ring of Fire Online Contributor, Farron Cousins, will join us this week to help rundown the big news stories from this week.</p>

Episode 397: Keeping up with the Trump News Cycle, Big Bank Caught Scamming You of Overdraft Fees
<p>Investigative Journalist, David Dayen, will join us to unpack the latest Wells Fargo Bank scandal and why he thinks they should receive the corporate death penalty.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help boil down what was a very busy week in news.</p>

Episode 396: Trump's Attack on Labor Rights
<p>Sharon Block, former Obama official from the National Labor Relations Board, will be here to explain how Donald Trump is turning back the clock on labor rights.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help boil down what was a very busy week in news.</p>

Episode 395: The Difference Between Trump's Populism and Progressive Populism
<p>Guy Molyneux will join us to explain the difference between Donald Trump’s populist message and the economic populist message of politicians like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.</p> <p>And Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon, will be here to help me recap the biggest stories of the week!</p>