
The Damage Report with John Iadarola
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Erectile DeSantis
The Pacific Northwest braces for another heatwave. Wildfires rage across Europe. California cases of Covid are far less than Texas and Florida. Covid has a surprising side effect for men. Line 3 water protectors were subjected to pepper spray and rubber bullets. Sen. Rand Paul’s wife purchased Gilead stock. SURPRISE! Co-Host: Benjamin Carollo Guest: Lily Jamali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wacky Inflatable Wednesday
The Senate passes the $3.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Republicans are using the the right’s hatred of mask and vaccine mandates as a rallying cry for the party. A black woman receives a stricter sentence than a white woman for a similar crime. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cuomo Is Dunzo
Democrats hope to pass a $3.5 Trillion Senate budget blueprint. Covid rates are high in Texas, but Ted Cruz doesn’t think that’s a reason to have mask or vaccine mandates. Majorie Taylor Green has been banned from twitter AGAIN. Co-Host: Yasmin Khan Guest: Anthony Fisher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Code Red
IPCC’s report reveals humans are guilty of pushing climate into “unprecedented territory.” AOC questioned whether or not she will challenge Chuck Schumer. Dan Bongino goes mainstream after Fox News edits his Trump interview. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doocey’s Doozy
Fox’s Steve Doocey promotes vaccinations. Geraldo and Dan Bongino clash over Covid numbers in Florida. Belarusian olympic sprinter feared government retaliation if she returned to Belarus. First ever trans non binary athlete to win a medal at olympics. California’s Dixie fire continues to spread rapidly. Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guns Out Toes Out
Shontel Brown defeats progressive Sen. Nina Turner in OH-11’s congressional primary. Biden extends the eviction moratorium - thanks to Rep. Cori Bush! Gun-toting St. Louis couple pardoned after pointing guns at peaceful protestors. Cuomo asked to resign amid sexual harassment allegations. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hamburger Or Two
NYC to require proof of vaccination for all workers and customers participating in indoor activities. Sen. Lindsey Graham reveals he has Covid despite getting the vaccine. Two additional Capitol Police officers who responded to the Jan. 6th attacks have committed suicide. Fox’s Andrew Napolitano has been fired after allegations of sexual harassment. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson, Wosny Lambre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No More Carrots
Rep. Cori Bush fights for an extension to the eviction moratorium. New cases of Covid break records across the US. Sen. Joe Manchin says he “can’t guarantee” the reconciliation package will pass. Co-Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pescatizing The Enemy
A leaked CDC presentation reveals new fears about the Delta variant. Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Greene, & Louie Gohmert are turned away from visiting jailed 1/6 rioters. Trump attacks police officers testifying in front of the select-committee. 2 Colorado police officers are arrested after pistol-whipping an unarmed Black man. Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purple Reign
Nancy Pelosi claims Biden cannot cancel student loan debt. Data shows pandemic aid cut US poverty by over 40%. The Senate votes to advance the bipartisan infrastructure deal. A Missouri doctor describes patients disguising themselves to get vaccinated. Photos emerge from Blizzard’s infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’. Co-host: Abelina Sabrina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic-Caliber Garbage
Simone Biles withdraws from the Olympic all-around competition. Fox News hosts waste no time attacking the testimony of 1/6 police officers. Officer Michael Fanone reveals a violent voicemail he received from a Trump supporter. Jim Jordan admits he did speak with Trump on January 6th. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hugs & Kisses
Police officers testify on the first day of 1/6 House Committee hearings. Simone Biles withdraws from the Gymnastics team final. Tokyo reports its highest ever Covid numbers. NewsMax hosts attack American athletes. Bermuda becomes the smallest nation to win gold at the Olympics. Walker Bragman joins to discuss the looming deadline to pass voting rights legislation. Co-host: Jason Carter Guest: Walker Bragman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plaid On Plaid Violence
Nancy Pelosi appoints GOP representative Adam Kinzinger to the Jan. 6th select committee. New data shows less than half of Americans are fully vaccinated. J.D. Vance blames America’s problems on “the childless left”. Tucker Carlson is confronted in Montana. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can't Out-Organize Stupid
Voting rights activists slam the Biden WH over inaction. A NewsMax Doctor claims vitamins are better than vaccines. Doctors warn covid surges among the unvaccinated could reach rates similar to last year’s winter surge. Donald Trump’s political PAC rakes in millions using the big lie. Senate Democrats demand answers after new details emerge surrounding the Kavanaugh inquiry. Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fashionable Fascism
Joe Biden claims “nothing at all will get done” if the filibuster is scrapped. Ron DeSantis is forced to encourage vaccinations amid rising covid cases in Florida. AOC & Rashida Tlaib introduce public banking legislation. MediaMatters finds morning shows dedicated more time to Bezos’ space launch than to climate change in all of 2020. Alex Lawson joins to discuss President Biden’s firing of Andrew Saul. Co-Host: Ben Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIPAA-crite
A bipartisan trio of Senators introduce legislation to curb presidential war powers. Dr. Fauci clashes with Rand Paul at a Senate Committee hearing. Marjorie Greene claims vaccine status questions, “violate her HIPAA rights”. New polling reveals how Kyrsten Sinema’s stance on the filibuster is affecting AZ voters. An American Airlines employee refers a hysterical Karen to try Spirit Airlines. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Group-O-Knuckleheads
Kevin McCarthy nominates GOP election objectors to the Jan. 6 select committee. Sean Hannity does a U-turn on vaccines. Tucker Carlson continues his anti-vax campaign. Senator Rob Portman confirms IRS funding is out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. India Walton joins John to discuss her win in the Buffalo mayoral race. Co-Host: David Shuster Guest: India Walton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mao ZeMarjorie
Fox & Friends hosts clash over vaccines. Donald Trump criticizes Biden's vaccine rollout. Gaetz & Greene protest after 3 venues refuse to host their America First rally. An Irish gymnast shows off the cardboard beds provided to athletes at Tokyo 2020. Tennis phenom Coco Gauff tests positive for Covid. Hundreds of Frito-Lay workers strike in Topeka. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ice Road Tucker
LA County reinstates its indoor mask mandate. Fox News attacks President Biden’s comments on communism. OANN calls Olivia Rodrigo a "celebrity muppet pawn". Joe Manchin throws a wrench into Democrats’ climate goals. Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diplomatic Buds
More details are released about the contents of the bipartisan infrastructure plan. The WHO calls out wealthy countries for vaccine hoarding. Ron DeSantis hawks “Don’t Fauci My Florida” merch amid rising covid cases in the state. Leaked Kremlin documents reveal Putin’s plot to secure Trump the presidency. A new Texas law opens up abortion bounty hunting. Matt Gaetz crashes a #FreeBritney rally. Max Burns joins to discuss his latest coloumn for NBC News. Co-Host: Viviana Vigil Guest: Max Burns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AOC vs. Clown Town
Senate Democrats announce a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suggests the US should conduct airstrikes on Cuba. Sean Hannity offers to host a debate between AOC and Lauren Boebert. A Fox News Guest claims slavery was “not initially a racist thing”. Co-Host: Rashad Richey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reliable Farting
Texas Dems flee the state in a last ditch effort to prevent GOP attacks on voting rights. A New Jersey ‘Karen’ chases a black woman around Victoria’s Secret. A police officer in Upstate NY is placed on leave after punching a woman in the throat. Michael Wolff details Rudy Giuliani’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election. England football players face a barrage of racist harassment after losing in the Euro 2020 final. Chuck Rocha joins to discuss the fight to protect voting rights in Texas. Co-Host: Dan Evans Guest: Chuck Rocha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baby Bones
Cards detailing a 7-point-plan to reinstate Donald Trump as president circulate at CPAC. Crowds at the Dallas convention cheer low vaccination rates. AOC responds to Lauren Boebert’s attacks. NYC’s Anti-Asian Karen strikes again. Security cam footage captures a homophobe trying and failing to steal a pride flag. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make Fridays Great Again
President Biden signs an executive order targeting anti-competitive business practices. Tucker Carlson attacks Ken Klippenstein for FOIA-ing (?) his FOIA. Former WH officials describe Trump’s response to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The death toll from the Pacific north-west heatwave rises to 200. Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Undeturd
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated at his home in Port-au-Prince. Australia’s largest city locks down for a third week. Scientists estimate Canada’s latest heat wave caused the deaths of one billion seashore animals. Iceland’s four day work week trial produces successful results. A new book reveals Trump told General John Kelly, “Hitler did a lot of good things.” Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boiling Points
US Vaccination rates slow as covid cases spike across the country. The death toll in the Surfside condo collapse rises to 28. An underwater gas pipeline bursts in the Gulf of Mexico. Nikole Hannah-Jones declines UNC’s offer of tenure. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his latest reporting for Insider. Co-host: Jayar Jackson Guest: Dave Levinthal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reefer Madness
The Trump Organization is charged with running a 15-year employee tax scheme. Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson faces a ban for marijuana use. House Democrats struggle to unite over nuclear weapons. Over 130 countries sign on to a minimum global tax proposal of 15%. Twitter reacts to the announcement of an ‘Alien’ television series. Co-Host: Jeff Waldorf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Down Goes Trump?
Trump’s longtime CFO Allen Weisselberg surrenders to the Manhattan DA’s office. The Supreme Court rules to uphold Arizona’s voting restrictions. A former Exxon executive is tricked into revealing company secrets. Judge Brenda Perry denies Britney Spears’ request to remove her father from her conservatorship. Ryan Barber and Sonam Sheth joins to discuss their latest reporting for Insider. Co-Host: Adrienne Lawrence Guest: Ryan Barber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett's Basement
President Biden promises to fight back after HR. 1 fails in the Senate. The Supreme Court prepares to hear critical voting rights cases. The Pacific Northwest faces a record heatwave. Officials in the Florida Keys prepare to elevate streets amid rising sea levels. A right-wing pastor all but reads Qanon conspiracies in his sermon. Co-Host: Charles Coleman Jr. Guest: Amanda Litman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Specifically Pathetic
President Biden walks back his promise on infrastructure. AOC dismantles Krysten Sinema’s filibuster argument. Marjorie Greene continues to attack the trans community. Former senator Mike Gravel passses away at the age of 91. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASMR Guiliani
Democrats demand an additional reconciliation package if they are to support Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure deal. A new book reveals Trump called on police to “crack the skulls” of BLM protestors. The CDC announces a one-month extension to the federal eviction moratorium. Health officials issue warnings about the rapidly spreading Delta covid variant. Rudy Giuliani melts down over the suspension of his law license. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cheer-ocracy Dies In Darkness
Andrew Yang drops out of the NYC Mayoral Race. A leaked Navy counterterrorism document says socialists represent “terrorist ideology”. The Supreme Court rules in favor of a high school cheerleader who cursed in a Snapchat video. An Atlanta Ikea faces backlash over its questionable Juneteenth menu. A Newsmax guest claims critical race theory is "the road to the death camps". #AbbottHatesDogs trends on Twitter after the TX governor vetoes a bill protecting dogs from abuse. A Chinese Monk rescues over 8,000 dogs. Ground temperatures hit 118 degrees in the Arctic Circle. Netflix releases a trailer for their new dating show, “Sexy Beasts”. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Possum, My Possum
Activists plan a last-ditch effort to pass the For The People Act. Kyrsten Sinema defends the filibuster in a new op-ed. Lindsey Graham spreads misinformation at a Republican conference. The Daily Beast reveals Trump’s efforts to stop SNL from making fun of him. Carl Nassib becomes the first NFL player to come out as gay. Texas power companies remotely raise temperatures on resident’s thermostats. Conservatives continue to lose their minds over Critical Race Theory. An ITV investigation finds Amazon warehouses are destroying millions of unused products. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his latest reporting for Insider. Co-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cult Of TDR
A new book details the Trump Administration’s chaotic response to the pandemic. Bernie Sanders says he will not back an infrastructure bill that raises the Gas Tax. Bernie responds to progressive calls for Justice Breyer to retire. Activists call for an extension to the CDC’s eviction moratorium. Mike Pence is heckled by Trump supporters. A NYT columnist reveals Tucker Carlson is a go-to source for US political media. Iranians head to the polls in record LOW numbers. A member of Uganda’s Olympic team tests covid positive on arrival in Japan. Brazil’s covid death toll surpasses 500,000. Co-Host: David Shuster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off-Brand Marjorie
Mitch McConnell calls Manchin’s voting rights proposal “totally inappropriate.” Conservative TikToker Samantha Rose accidentally supports Medicare For All. Lauren Boebert competes with Marjorie Taylor Greene to be the most idiotic House Republican. Relatives of Biden’s top aides secure White House jobs. Senator Bernie Sanders pleads with U.S. leaders: “Don’t start another Cold War.” The couple who pointed guns at BLM protestors in St. Louis plead guilty to misdemeanors. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jordan, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Co-Host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep-Fried Brain
The Supreme Court rejects a Republican challenge to Obamacare. Senator Joe Manchin outlines his policy demands. Greg Abbott announces Texas will spend $250 million to build its own border wall. A new poll finds voters are more likely to see Antisemitism in Ilan Omar’s comments if she is identified. Gallup reports U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world. The NYT publishes an extensive report on Amazon’s warehouse conditions. Tucker Carlson debates race with a guest infamous for racist psuedo-science. Co-Host: Viviana Vigil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Day At The Museum
Teachers and parents clash over Critical Race Theory. Marjorie Greene apologies for her mask comments after visiting the Holocaust Muesuem. Former president Obama discusses the GOP on CNN. NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner is released from prison. The Supreme Court rules against crack sentencing reforms. Arizona’s Secretary of State calls on Senator Sinema to protect voting rights. Mass shootings over the weekend leave at least 6 dead. NYT’s Taylor Lorenz joins to discuss her latest reporting. Co-Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Taylor Lorenz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh Crap O
Israel’s new coalition government launches airstrikes in the Gaza strip. The US Senate passes a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Fox News amps up its attacks on Critical Race Theory. The WH tells House Democrats to go it alone on Infrastructure. Mitch McConnell calls for “actual consequences” for those who leaked tax data to ProPublica. US Airlines report over 2,300 anti-mask incidents in 2021. China cracks down on Bitcoin mining. Climate experts warn of yet another irreversible global warming milestone. Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health reports nearly half of the country’s health facilities are out of service. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Case Of The Brain Worms
Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year grip on power. Experts encourage vaccinations amid falling Covid rates. Kayleigh McEnany claims she “never lied” while working for Trump. Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets dissenters in the run-up to the country’s presidential election. AOC calls for Stephen Breyer to retire. Lara Trump tells Americans on the southern border to ‘arm up and get guns and be ready’. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old-Fashioned Idiocy
Jeffrey Toobin returns to CNN eight months after exposing himself on a staff Zoom call. A bipartisan group of Senators announce they have reached an agreement of Infrastructure. Dianne Feinstein becomes the latest Democratic Senator to oppose scrapping the filibuster. New reporting reveals the Trump DOJ subpoenaed Apple to obtain data on Democratic lawmakers. Trump’s SuperPAC returns to its scamming ways. US reservoir levels fall to historic lows amid devastating droughts. Marjorie Greene appears on Steve Bannon’s podcast. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Bridget and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Co-Host: Bridget Todd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INVADE ME RACCOON DOG
Ilhan Omar calls out fellow Democrats for “silencing” her amid a barrage of death threats. The developers behind the Keystone Pipeline terminate the project. An Arkansas cop flips a pregnant woman's car after she doesn’t pull over fast enough. US support for same-sex marriage reaches a new high. Ben Shapiro teaches racial slur etiquette. Scientists warn Raccoon Dogs could invade Britain. China hits a vaccination rate of 20 million people a day. Twitter uncovers the grifty past of the “Magneto” Doctor. Nikki McCann joins to discuss how consumers can defund Fox News. Co-Host: Dan Evans Guest: Nikki McCann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capitalist Crossfire
Stop Line 3 protestors appeal to President Biden. Secret IRS files reveal how the wealthiest Americans avoid paying income tax. A Newsmax spokesperson confirms the network rejected Matt Gaetz’s request for a job. Black appraisers call out racial bias in their industry. Ellie Kemper apologizes for past involvement in the “Veiled Prophet Ball”. Trump Tower prices fall to their lowest levels yet. Trump and Bill O’Reilly announce a joint speaking tour. Mike Pence says he and Trump don’t see “eye to eye” on the events on Jan. 6th. A new op-ed asks: should the Senate be killed? Jesselyn Cook joins to discuss her latest article for Insider: “Selfies, Surgeries And Self-Loathing: Inside The Facetune Epidemic”. Co-Host: Ana Kasparian Guest: Jesselyn Cook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brain Cheese Connection
Senate Republicans respond to Joe Manchin’s op-ed. Coal Miners in Alabama continue to strike amid attacks and arrests. New reporting reveals links between Trump’s inner circle and Arizona’s ballot audit. Art Laffer claims minorities and the poor, “aren’t worth $15 an hour”. Covid infections and deaths continue to decline. A Cleveland doctor tells Ohio lawmakers Covid-19 vaccines can leave people magnetized. Louie Gohmert asks if government agencies can “change the Earth’s orbit” to combat climate change. Former president Obama discusses cancel culture and the GOP in a new interview. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crotchspiracy Theory
Joe Manchin confirms his opposition to HR.1 in a new op-ed. A leaked conference call reveals Republican fears over election reform. Trump pushes ‘the big lie’ on his return to the political arena. Snopes is forced to investigate whether the former president put his pants on backwards. Jeff Bezos announces his plan to head to space. Lauren Boebert retweets the dumbest tweet of all time. A Texas Bakery sells out of goods after backlash for its pride rainbow cookies. Robin Bravender joins to discuss how Trump could run for the presidency while in jail. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Guest: Robin Bravender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Orange Category 5
President Biden offers concessions to Republicans on infrastructure. Facebook bans Trump for two years. Federal prosecutors investigate whether Matt Gaetz obstructed justice. At least 10 US states divert federal welfare funding to anti-abortion clinics. Republicans attempt to block pride flags from flying at US embassies. GOP Homophobe Omar Navarro claims the new Cruella movie “ruined” his childhood. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Co-Host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let The Fizzling Commence!
Kyrsten Sinema claims the filibuster “protects democracy” amid the fight to protect voting rights. The Senate Parliamentarian rules reconciliation can only be used once more in 2021. Data shows stimulus checks substantially reduced hardship for Americans. A new poll finds 15% of Americans believe the US is controlled by a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles. The NFL announces they will end their practice of “race-norming” in concussion claims. Sales of NFTs drop significantly after peaking in May. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss Elizabeth Warren’s efforts to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks. Co-Host: Rashad Richey Guest: Dave Levinthal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Death of a Blogsman
Joe Biden not-so-subtly calls out Senators Manchin and Sinema. The president speaks in Tulsa on the 100th anniversary of the city’s race massacre. Trump’s short-lived blog shuts down for good. The Biden administration ends Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy. The Dept. of the Interior suspends oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A Tennessee Hat store offers a half-hearted apology after selling “not vaccinated” yellow stars. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some White Nonsense
Governor Greg Abbott threatens lawmakers salaries after state Democrats block his voter suppression bill. ‘Lee Harvey Oswald’ trends on Twitter after Ken Klippenstein trolls conservatives. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn calls for a Myanmar-like coup in the U.S. Nina Turner leads the race for Marcia Fudge’s vacated congressional seat. Photos emerge of actress Ellie Kemper attending a whites-only debutante ball. Sheryl Ring joins to discuss Tennessee's attacks on trans-rights. Co-Host: Francesca Guest: Sheryl Ring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protect The Blueberries
Republicans release their counteroffer to Biden’s infrastructure plan. New reporting assesses corporate America’s response to George Floyd’s murder. Fox News freaks out over Bernie Sander’s reasonable hotel requests. Central Park Karen sues her former employer over her termination. The C.D.C. announces they will no longer investigate mild breakthrough covid infections. Lawyers for the “QAnon Shaman” offer a muffin defense. Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini, Dr. Rashad Richey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lunar Speculum
Manhattan’s District Attorney convenes a grand jury to decide whether to indict Trump. Ron DeSantis signs legislation banning big tech 'deplatforming'. Bernie Sanders attempts to stop the Senate’s Bezos bailout. The religious right performs exorcisms in response to BLM. European influencers report being offered money to spread vaccine misinformation. Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini, Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices