The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump’s insane press conferences are back, but this time with a twist. Kellyanne Conway pretends Trump has always been pro-mask. The media fawns over Trump’s “change of tone” when it comes to Covid-19, ignoring how he’s gone back and forth about the seriousness of the pandemic since its very inception. Trump’s links to Jeffrey Epstein are even more suspicious as he wishes “well” to Ghislaine Maxwell. Geraldo Rivera seems to really want to defend Ghislaine Maxwell as well. The DHS Sec. defends the “pro-active” arrests and significant abuse of power against Portland protesters. Sen. Tom Cotton and Sean Hannity have...opinions about what’s going on in Portland. GOP Rep. Ted Yoho refuses to apologize to AOC. Ihssane Leckey LIVE on bringing progressive priorities to MA-4 and how she plans to take over Rep. Kennedy III’s previous seat. Guest: Ihssane Leckey Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tribute to Michael Brooks, host of The Michael Brooks Show and The Majority Report, as well as a close friend of the TYT Network, who passed away yesterday. Fox News and hosts Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and more are being sued for workplace harassment. As the lawsuit is made public, Carlson’s “pre-planned” vacation following his head writer’s resignation for being a white supremacist online now doesn’t seem so “pre-planned.” AOC will introduce legislation requiring federal law enforcement officials to clearly identify themselves. AOC was accosted by GOP Rep. Yoho, who was overheard calling her “disgusting.” More information is uncovered about the attack on Judge Salas’ home. Co-Host: Adrienne Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump has deployed federal officers to Portland to crack down on BLM protesters and videos depicting the violence show a terrifying abuse of executive power. SCOTUS rules in favor of disenfranchising felons as the general election approaches. Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces a recurrence of cancer but says she is undergoing treatment and will remain on the Court. Kayleigh McEnany’s WH briefing folder is exposed and... it’s even more ridiculous than you think. The “debate” over reopening schools in the fall is still in full swing, despite polling indicating that a substantial majority of Americans don’t support the effort. Trump’s approval rating drops as Covid-19 continues to ravage the nation. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. David Dayen LIVE on his new book, Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power, in which he examines the pivotal effect of corporate monopolies and offers ideas on how we can fight back against them. Guest: David Dayen Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP’s debate over masks is still in full swing, as GA Gov. Brian Kemp suspends mask mandates in the state, fmr. WH Dr. Ronny Jackson claims he doesn’t wear masks “that often,” and Brian Kilmeade is still just totally confused at why masks even exist in the first place. How to deal with bad faith actors in politics? The right-wing is also attempting to push the narrative that children are somehow “immune” to Covid-19, despite literally no data existing to back that idea up. A woman who refused to wear a mask at Starbucks claims she deserves half of the 100k her barista raised for refusing to serve her. Trump dumps campaign manager Brad Parscale and replaces him with longtime aide Bill Stepien. A strange company called Advanced Covert Technology is selling Inspector-Gadget-like spy equipment to law enforcement. Bari Weiss resigns and no one cares. A new anti-Trump ad really highlights the President’s…. weaknesses. Rep. Ro Khanna LIVE on co-chairing the CA delegation at the upcoming DNC, the second stimulus package that’s possibly in the works, as well as Trump forcing schools to reopen in the fall and seizing control over all pandemic-related data. Guest: Ro Khanna Co-Host: Dan Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Admin. is now taking full control over Covid-19 data, ensuring all information used to track the pandemic is withheld from the public and stripping the CDC of its most basic responsibility. Trump’s interview with CBS news yesterday featured him claiming we’re over-testing for Covid-19, attacking BLM and defending the use of the confederate flag. Biden has released a new, more ambitious climate plan --but does it go far enough? Geraldo Rivera is, for some reason, defending Ghislaine Maxwell. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was vocal in supporting Trump’s Tulsa rally a few weeks ago… and surprise, surprise: after attending the event, he’s now tested positive for Covid-19. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump re-election strategy and current WH position when it comes to dealing with historic unemployment is for you to go and “find something new.” Dr. Fauci has started to speak out against the WH, pointing out its obvious failures in tackling Covid-19 --and Trump and his team are not happy about it at all. The first federal execution in 17 years was carried out in Indiana this morning after a 5-4 SCOTUS decision cleared the way. Tucker Carlson is being sent on the classic Fox-News-host-post-scandal “vacation” after one of his top writers resigned for being racist and sexist online. Tucker Carlson can’t quite make his mind up about masks. Exclusive: is the US military using Twitch as a newfound means of recruitment? Mario Alejandro Ariza LIVE on his new book Disposable City, which examines Miami’s present and future as the reality of the climate crisis looms over the city. Guest: Mario Alejandro Ariza Co-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says he “aced” a recent cognitive test and claimed that the doctors were “very surprised.” Trump has been kind of sulky recently, so his aides have been trying to cheer him up with big trucks and video mashups of his “adoring fans.” There might be a second round of stimulus checks --but the GOP is working hard to restrict those eligible to receive the financial aid. Florida has now become one of the biggest Covid-19 hotspots, but that won’t stop GOP Gov. DeSantis from pushing for schools to reopen in the fall. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Trauma therapist Ashley McGirt LIVE on how black therapists have been working overtime since George Floyd’s murder by police, the concept of racial trauma and how it so often goes ignored in the field of psychology. Guest: Ashley McGirt Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCOTUS rules that Trump cannot block the release of his financial records from prosecutors --however the documents may still be barred from the public until after the election, at the very least. Trump got extremely angry about the ruling, tweeting out his disdain in all caps. Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are still in dire need of PPE; but the WH is claiming that any concerns over shortages are “overblown.” The #DefundThePolice movement sparked by George Floyd’s murder and the protests that ensued have had a significant impact on American attitudes surrounding race. The far-right’s latest tactic of ramming their vehicles through crowds of peaceful protesters is becoming increasingly popular, with over 50 of these attacks having occurred in just the past few weeks. Debra Messing thought she could win a debate with Nina Turner. Ramsey Denison LIVE on his latest film Money Machine, which examines the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, exposing the corporate and political corruption that covered up the incident in its aftermath. Guest: Ramsey Denison Co-host: Ben Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new academic model predicts that if we keep to our current path, the U.S. will experience more than 208k Covid-19 deaths by November 2020. Brian Kilmeade actually pushed back when WH spokesperson Hogan Gidley claimed life is “undoubtedly” better now than it was in 2016. The Trump Admin formally signals the US’ withdrawal from WHO. Trump wants schools reopened and is threatening to cut funding if he doesn’t get his way. Tucker Carlson not only wants schools to reopen in the fall, he also doesn’t want ANY pandemic-prevention measures to be implemented. SCOTUS upholds the Trump Admin’s decision to allow employers to decide whether or not their employees are given access to birth control coverage. WH Trade Advisor Peter Navarro claims that he simply does not “see race.” Judith Matloff LIVE on her new book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, and how being well-prepared can help you manage all of life’s crises, from natural disasters to personal loss and grief. Guest: Judith Matloff Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump team’s new re-election strategy is to bank on Americans just becoming “numb to the escalating death toll.” Brian Kilmeade toed the party line like a good little boy, echoing the idea that we’re just going to have to “live with” Covid-19 and re-open regardless of the ongoing risks. It doesn’t look like the strategy will be as successful as the GOP hopes, as research indicates that Trump’s approval rating is slipping in areas most affected by Covid-19. Some small businesses received just $1 in pandemic relief loans, while the Kushners, Wall Street, members of Congress and tons of other super wealthy members of the elite raked in millions. ICE says that intl. students whose universities are moving to online-only teaching in the fall will be banned from entering the country and forced to leave if they’re already here. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s remains have been found and unarguable evidence of foul play has finally been uncovered. A district court rules that the Dakota Access Pipeline is to be shut down pending environmental review, a huge win for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and environmentalist groups. Trump won’t stop attacking NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on his Twitter beef with Elon Musk and the potential links between the SpaceX CEO and renowned child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Co-host: Viviana Vigil Guest: Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s re-election strategy is all over the place, but the hill he seems ready to die on is passionately defending the use of the Confederate flag, protecting racist statues and more. Kayleigh McEnany comes out to defend Trump’s racist attacks against NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Summer Taylor was killed protesting in Seattle Saturday, murdered by a man who drove his car through the demonstration. Broadway actor Nick Cordero passes away due to complications from Covid-19. The right-wing is confused as to how mask-wearing became political, ignoring the fact that it’s literally their own fault entirely. Jeanine Pirro posts a very strange photo of herself, and it’s not just weird because she’s wearing a mask... Fox News cropped Trump out of a picture of him alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Kanye West announces he is running for president. Dr. Robert Lahita LIVE on antibody tests, the difficulties of successful contract tracing and what we should know about Remdesivir, the potential new Covid-19 treatment. Guest: Dr. Robert Lahita Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeffrey Epstein’s ex and confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, is finally arrested. US Covid-19 cases reach a new record, despite Trump saying the virus is going to “sort of, just disappear.” Aides in Trump’s inner circle are divided about his re-election strategy, with some arguing he should focus on the pandemic while others push him to concentrate on the economy instead. Service member Vanessa Guillen disappeared from the Fort Hood military base two months ago, and the little details we do have about the ongoing investigation are disturbing to say the least. Covid-19 outbreaks at US meatpacking plants are purposefully being kept secret, with several officials refusing to speak about multiple employees testing positive. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jason and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Lois Beckett LIVE on the U.S. military failing to address white supremacy in its own ranks and the way in which many veterans also go on to play a central role in white supremacist organizing. Guest: Lois Beckett Co-host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News fires host Ed Henry following a sexual misconduct allegation by a former network staffer. Dungeons & Dragons moves away from the concept of “innately evil races.” Rep. Tlaib is about to pass a $22.5 billion infrastructure bill that would replace lead infested pipes all over the nation. The right-wing still believes that Covid-19 is a “political stunt.” Throwback to Brett’s Garbage Person a few weeks back, who’s popped back up again to argue that wearing masks is an act of “slavery.” Red states are being ravaged by Covid-19 and the GOP and right-wing media figures are being the worst about it. The MI Gov. signs a bill formally changing the state’s flag, stripping the Confederate symbol from it. Trump still refuses to read any intelligence reports --but don’t fret, he does look at charts, graphs and tables; but only when he’s not gossiping with his friends. Breaking News: the Trump Admin. believe that conservatice Justice Clarence Thomas is most likely to retire this year, potentially opening up a new seat on the SCOTUS. Nayyera Haq LIVE on why Stacey Abrams’ shouldn’t be attacked just for being ambitious, and how white people being anti-racist in private spaces can be even more meaningful than in public. Guest: Nayyera Haq Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Establishment candidate Amy McGrath narrowly defeats progressive Charles Booker in the KY Senate primary. Trump has allegedly come to the realization that he might very well lose the general election. As most states still struggle to contain the spread of Covid-19 after having re-opened, Arizona is issuing a new shutdown order altogether. Even McConnell, Pence and Fox News hosts think wearing a mask is the right thing to do. Kayleigh McEnany came out to defend Trump’s refusal to do so, arguing that he thinks it should be a “personal choice.” Don Jr. doesn’t really know where he stands on masks, arguing that they’re important but not wearing one himself. A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China. Susan Collins pretends she had no idea Kavanaugh would be so anti-choice. Alex Emmons LIVE on progressives’ plan to push big cuts to defense spending soon --as long as Democrats are able to beat Trump on messaging. Guest: Alex Emmons Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump retweets a video of a MAGA head shouting “White Power,” but then deletes it. Kayleigh McEnany claims Trump “did not hear that phrase” before retweeting it, but that he “stands for” the people in the video and is happy to see their “tremendous enthusiasm.” Trump really wants us to believe that the pandemic is over and doesn’t care how many lives he puts at risk while doing so. Siberia is experiencing an abnormally high number of forest fires as temperatures in the Arctic continue to surge. Kayleigh McEnany tries to gaslight you about Trump repealing the ACA, attempting to blame the Democrats for taking coverage away from millions amidst a global pandemic. Fox News’ take on BLM is all over the place but one thing is clear: they’re using demands for equality as fuel for their racist “culture war” narrative. Judd Legum LIVE on the dirty secret behind Ben Shapiro’s success on Facebook. Guest: Judd Legum Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram influencers won't stop spreading crazy misinformation about Covid-19. The Trump Admin. asks SCOTUS to strike down the ACA, a move which would leave as many as 23 million Americans without health insurance. Trump held a “town hall” on Fox News yesterday and although the questions were softballs to say the least, he still very much struggled to string together coherent thoughts. It seems like Trump might be dragging the entire GOP down with him. Tucker Carlson loses it completely, claiming all protesters should be charged as “domestic terrorists,” and “put in shackles.” It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Elie Mystal LIVE on why a few weeks of protests will never be enough to actually reform the police and what we need to do to keep that same energy up for years to come. Guest: Elie Mystal Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump refuses to follow NJ’s quarantine order, with the WH arguing that he’s above the law and “not a civilian.” Although testing is steadily decreasing, Covid-19 cases continue to spike across the country. NYC reports NO protest-related upticks in Covid-19. A Federal Appeals court rules that ALL charges against Michael Flynn must immediately be dropped, no questions asked. Facial recognition software led to the false arrest of an innocent black man because surprise surprise: even police technology is racist. The China-US trade “war” is revived as Trump extends farmer bailout money to the lobster industry. Gary Chambers LIVE on the viral video of him slamming a school board member for online shopping during a community meeting about racism. Will Jawando LIVE on what it’s like to be a black lawmaker amidst nationwide calls to #DefundThePolice. Guest: Gary Chambers & Will Jawando Co-host: Adrienne Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A number of states move to impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers from Covid-19 hotspots. Jamaal Bowman defeats longtime Dem establishment incumbent Eliot Engel. AOC easily defeated her primary challenger “MCC” yesterday, winning with over 70% of the vote. Unsurprisingly, Trump hasn’t been “joking” when it comes to significantly scaling back pandemic prevention measures. Trump won’t stop saying “K-Flu” and Kellyanne Conway is struggling to flip the script after having already condemned the term repeatedly. At Trump’s rally in Phoenix yesterday, very few attendees were seen wearing a mask. A TPUSA speaker at Trump’s rally said ‘Aunt Jemima,’ whose real name is Nancy Green, was “the picture of the American dream” --disregarding the offensive depiction of Green, as well as the racist history behind the name “Aunt Jemima.” Brian Kilmeade is very confused about bears in general, but what he does know is that he absolutely HATES pandas. Michael Starr Hopkins LIVE on The John Lewis Bridge Project and why Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama must be renamed ASAP. Guest: Michael Starr Hopkins Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NYPD Commission claims that the officers who drove their police cars through a crowd of protesters were NOT in violation of their use-of-force policy. Today is election day: is a progressive wave coming? A lady attended a Missouri BLM protest while wielding Confederate flags and telling demonstrators that she will teach her grandkids to hate them. A US soldier is charged after confessing to having helped a satanic neo-Nazi group plot an attack against his own unit. Kayleigh McEnany struggles to defend Trump’s use of the term “Kung Flu” to refer to Covid-19. Trump throws McEnany under the bus by doubling down on his idea to “slow down” Covid testing after she had spent all day claiming he had said it “in jest.” A MAGA megachurch that will be hosting Trump’s Phoenix rally claims to have installed a “system” that “kills” Covid-19. Nina Turner LIVE on the ongoing battle over who will chair the CA delegation to the upcoming DNC and her new podcast, Hello Somebody. Guest: Nina Turner Co-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Updates on the Breonna Taylor case as one officer involved in her murder is fired. What Juneteenth commemorates and the work for racial justice that still remains to be done. Trump has no idea what Juneteenth is. Trump calls mail-in voting the biggest threat to his re-election, acknowledging that if everyone was allowed to fairly participate, he’d lose. Trump takes fake news to another level. Klobuchar announces she’s no longer seeking to be Biden’s VP pick to make room for a woman of color. AOC just released a new ad and it’s awesome. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Guest: David Cay Johnston Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCOTUS rules to protect the DACA program and its current recipients, blocking Trump’s efforts to discontinue the policy and deport Dreamers. Protests around the country have pushed through concrete legislative action in the fight against racial injustice. In a lengthy phone interview with Hannity last night, Trump defended “mistreated” police officers, claimed he personally popularized Juneteenth and vilified BLM protesters. Meatpacking companies lobbied to stay open as Covid-19 devastated their workforces, claiming they were doing so to avoid food shortages --when they were in fact selling record amounts of meat to China. John Bolton’s upcoming book exposes secrets about the Trump Administration, each revelation being more disturbing than the next. CA-12 candidate Shahid Buttar on what it would be like to have a BLM activist in Congress and how Nancy Pelosi isn’t doing enough to protect BIPOC in her district or around the country. Guest: Shahid Buttar Co-host: Aida Rodriguez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The likelihood of a Covid-19 vaccine being developed soon is relatively small --but Trump doesn’t seem to think so. A night on the town in Jacksonville, Florida unsurprisingly resulted in a newfound Covid-19 outbreak. Tuesday marked the highest single-day total for new Covid-19 cases in Oklahoma, but MAGA isn’t convinced of the risk and still plan on attending Trump’s rally in the state later this week. Dr. Fauci doesn’t seem to think Trump’s rally is a great idea, although Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany claims it’ll be totally safe. Incidents of right-wing violence are flaring up nationwide, with little to no attention from the media. Trump’s niece is coming out with a new book, allegedly coming forth with details about family “trauma, neglect and abuse.” Laura Briggs LIVE on her new book Taking Children and how purposefully harming vulnerable children and families is part of a longstanding American tradition. Guest: Laura Briggs Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump thinks that if we stop testing for Covid-19, it will literally disappear. Trump will now hold TWO rallies without coronavirus prevention measures in Oklahoma. Rep. Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, passes away after contracting Covid-19. Hillary Clinton gets involved in the heated NY-16 race, endorsing Dem establishment incumbent Eliot Engel over progressive Jamaal Bowman. An armed ‘militia’ in Albuquerque fires shots at peaceful protesters. Republican Voters Against Trump release a new scathing ad using Lindsey Graham’s own words to slam the President. Jason Harrow LIVE on how in some states, mail-in voting disproportionately disenfranchises young voters --and what we can do to stop it. Guest: Jason Harrow Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, Atlanta PD murdered Rayshard Brooks for NO reason, shooting him in the back-- TWICE. Today SCOTUS, led by Neil Gorsuch himself, ruled against Trump and confirmed that of course you can’t fire people based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Covid-19 patients are receiving huge medical bills, with some amounting to over a $1 million. When it comes to police brutality, Trump says that “the concept of [a] chokehold sounds so innocent, so perfect.” Trump has legs and he knows how to use them. NY-49 State Senatorial candidate Thearse McCalmon on why it’s time her district had real representation and how her experience as a nurse, activist and educator has informed her platform. Guest: Thearse McCalmon Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAGA rallies are back but with a twist: Trump is forcing attendees to waive their rights to sue should they contract Covid-19 at the event. While protests were taking place in Chicago, 13 police officers --including 3 supervisors-- were caught napping and eating popcorn in Rep. Bobby Rush’s office. Steve Mnuchin is now refusing to disclose ANY information pertaining to the $660 billion in pandemic-relief loans allocated to corporations. Dave Chappelle is back with a new Netflix special. A new book about Melania Trump reveals that she delayed her initial move into the WH to renegotiate her prenup. It’s time to take out the trash: find out who John, Ana and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Sean Shaw LIVE on which specific policies we should implement to actually start fixing our broken criminal justice system. Guest: Sean Shaw Co-host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump orders the National Guard to use aggressive tactics against protesters, but internally many speak of being “ashamed” in carrying out his directives. Black Lives Matter’s popularity has soared in just a matter of weeks and has now become the single most favorably viewed political organization in the entire country. 2 million people in the United States have now tested positive for Covid-19. Harry Potter actors speak out in support of the transgender community and condemn J.K. Rowling’s statements. Trump’s racism is in overdrive as he insists US military bases named after Confederate generals should remain that way. The Lincoln Project comes for Trump again, this time condemning his love for the Confederacy. TX-31 candidate Dr. Christine Eady Mann LIVE on the police’s brutal murder of Javier Ambler II. Guest: Dr. Christine Mann Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker Carlson and the right-wing claim that pandemic control measures have nothing to do with controlling the pandemic. Trump puts white supremacist Stephen Miller in charge of writing his upcoming “race relations” speech. GA experienced mass voter suppression yesterday as citizens waited in line for hours to cast their ballots. The MA Senate race heats up as progressive incumbent Ed Markey releases a new ad. Sean Hannity says he’s not *not* comparing Trump to George Floyd. Tucker Carlson attacks his newfound nemesis in the culture war: Elmo. Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump’s attacks on the 75 year-old innocent peace activist brutalized by police. Isiah James LIVE on why he’s the best representative for NY-9 and how current establishment Dem incumbent Yvette Clarke has neglected her constituents since 2013. Guest: Isiah James Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump attacks the 75 year-old peace activist that Buffalo PD pushed to the floor for no reason. NY-16 Dem incumbent Eliot Engel is sad after AOC & Bernie endorse his progressive challenger, Jamaal Bowman. Progressive MA Sen. Ed Markey debates Rep. Kennedy and it didn’t go so well for the establishment contender… Tucker Carlson is the worst human ever. Ben Shapiro needs a safe space because sports has become too political for him. Trump’s Admin. throws him under the bus with Barr admitting he is, in fact, a Bunker Boi and Press Sec. McEnany *boasting* that he received just 8% of the black vote. Trump’s campaign is running tons of pro-Trump ads in the DC area to make sure Trump is in a good mood. James Felton Keith LIVE on why he’s the best representative for NY-13 and how his ethic of inclusionism affects his approach to politics. Guest: James Felton Keith Co-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An armed white man plowed his car through a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Seattle and shot a black protester who was trying to stop the vehicle. House and Senate Democrats unveil new legislation in response to nationwide and international protests against police brutality. Las Vegas has officially reopened, despite Covid-19 cases and deaths spiking back up again in a number of states. All of the Covid-19 swabs made during Trump’s visit to a swab factory in Maine need to be thrown out --while the state continues to struggle with a shortage. Trump and his team are panicking over his chances of re-election as his ratings plummet amid nationwide unrest. JK Rowling is hell bent on destroying her legacy. Guest: James Veraldi Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Buffalo police officers are suspended after the cops are YET AGAIN caught lying thanks to social media; this time seen pushing a 75 year-old man to the ground. Trump’s press conference today featured all types of offensive absurdities, including using George Floyd’s name in vain, attacking black female reporter Yamiche Alcindor about the economy and again rebutting claims that he is a bunker boy. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are reaching yet another record peak. Media Matters exposes the right-wing’s hypocrisy in saying everything would be fine were the protests just “peaceful.” It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Shaniyat Chowdhury LIVE on running against Dem incumbent Gregory Meeks in NY-5 and why it’s time for a change in the district. WA-5 candidate Chris Armitage LIVE on being tear gassed at a BLM protest in Spokane, Washington. Guest: Shaniyat Chowdhury & Chris Armitage Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NY-16 Rep. Engel is caught on a hot mic claiming that if he wasn’t being primaried by progressive Jamaal Bowman, he “wouldn’t care.” NYPD ramps up violence against protesters, which included tear-gassing a pregnant woman in her car. The NYT thought it was a good idea to publish an op-ed written by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, in which Cotton argues that Trump must “send in the troops.” Trump also wants military troops and tanks in the streets, but the Pentagon is allegedly reluctant to actually cooperate. Trump is NOT SCARED OF PROTESTS which is why he’s literally building a wall in front of the WH. Lynching is still not a federal crime in the U.S. and the bill to designate it as such is being blocked by GOP Sen. Rand Paul. The Lincoln Project attacks Trump again and polls show these GOP ads against the President might be working. Barbara Freese LIVE on her new book Industrial-Strength Denial, which examines corporate lies and the harm big companies refuse to own up to. Guest: Barbara Freese Co-host: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LAPD Chief Michael Moore tries to blame George Floyd’s murder on those protesting it. Moore then rightly gets publicly blasted for his comments during a live LA Police Commission meeting. Trump and his cronies are still trying to use the ‘Antifa’ excuse to harm peaceful protesters, while the FBI finds “no intel indicating Antifa involvement." Iowa Rep. Steve King, an overt white supremacist, loses his primary race. Republicans, allegedly lovers of “freedom,” have nothing to say about police forces tear gassing protesters nationwide. An anti-Trump Republican group airs an ad bashing the President on Fox & Friends. Trump is embarassed about hiding in the WH bunker during DC protests, instead claiming that he was simply undertaking an "inspection." Meghan McCain gets dunked on for lying about her neighborhood looking like a “war zone.” Jesselyn Cook LIVE on social media influencers spreading Covid-19 related conspiracy theories, with some profiles even becoming 'hubs' for QAnon. Guest: Jesselyn Cook Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump got scared before his little outing yesterday so he made DC police attack peaceful protesters. Trump then self-proclaimed himself an “ally of all peaceful protesters” while literally tear-gassing a priest to clear the way for his beta male Bible photo sesh. The right-wing falls over themselves praising Trump for the photo op. An independent autopsy report examining George Floyd’s murder confirms exactly what we all saw with our own eyes, and entirely conflicts with the county medical examiner’s original claims. Emma is accused of being an Antifa "terrorist" by the right-wing -- all the while, we find out white nationalists were behind the "official" national Antifa Twitter account all along. Biden speaks out on the current unrest taking place nationwide. If you don’t like looting, wait until you hear about the IRS. Marc Porter Magee LIVE on the challenges of re-opening schools and how Betsy DeVos and Trump are yet again seeking to screw over 99% of students in the country. Guest: Marc Porter Magee Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police forces nationwide deployed extreme violence against those protesting George Floyd’s murder and centuries of police brutality. "Alpha Male" Trump hid in his underground bunker as protests began in front of the White House. Trump has no public response to the wave of protests around the country --but he’s privately telling Governors to arrest protesters and “dominate” them. Trump blames Antifa for the protests and seeks to label the group as a “terrorist organization.” Surprise surprise: a person who attended a massive Memorial Day party has now tested positive for Covid-19 and was possibly infectious during the holiday weekend. Norman Solomon LIVE on the 2020 Bernie Delegates Network and how the group plans to leverage progressive power at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Guest: Norman Solomon Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis demonstrators continue to protest George Floyd’s murder. Trump tweets out something so racist even Twitter had to step in. Trump begins his war on Twitter. MPLS police arrest a CNN crew… while the reporter was live. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Ana and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Samelys Lopez LIVE on her run for NY-15 and the importance of housing justice for all. Guest: Samelys Lopez Co-host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A PA Democratic lawmaker goes on an epic rant after finding out that his GOP counterparts KNEW that some of them had contracted Covid-19 but didn’t tell their colleagues so they could push through anti-lockdown legislation. Trump and Kayleigh McEnany are doing everything in their power to make sure your vote doesn’t count in November. Kellyanne Conway joins in on pushing the anti-vote-by-mail narrative, making a comparison between polling stations and a… cupcake store? The Lincoln Project blasts both Trump and Mitch McConnell for their poor leadership on Covid-19 and more. Parker Molloy LIVE on how the right-wing and Fox News are trying to turn the pandemic into the latest "culture war" battle. Guest: Parker Molloy Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Floyd, an innocent black man, is murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by the police; when protests ensued, police shot rubber bullets and tear gas at the unarmed protesters. Twitter attempted to fact-check some of Trump’s tweets and he… lost it. A CNBC debate over the stock market erupted into a giant argument as Andrew Ross Sorkin accused Joe Kernen of ignoring the 100,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19 in order to “help [his] friend” Trump. Shockingly, Hannity suggests we should actually be wearing masks --but his Fox News counterparts, Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, didn’t seem to get the memo. Conservatives mock Biden for… wearing a mask? Guest: Allie Young Diné Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Americans ignored stay-at-home orders this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day. Trump and the right-wing’s attempts to spread Covid-19 misinformation have proven largely successful amongst their conservative base. Sr. WH Adviser Kevin Hassett refers to human beings as “capital stock.” During this difficult time, Bloomberg Media is most concerned about rich people being able to reach their yachts without “exposure to the germ-ridden masses.” Biden puts out an attack ad blasting Trump for golfing as the Covid-19 national death toll approaches 100,000. #KarenStrikesAgain as fragile white lady Amy Cooper threatens an innocent black man’s life because she felt like it. Dave Levinthal LIVE on how city leaders are pleading the Trump campaign to pay its rally-related bills so they can more efficiently respond to the pandemic. Guest: Dave Levinthal Co-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump praises the “good bloodlines” of Henry Ford, a renowned anti-semite who Hitler himself lauded. Trump's obsession with eugenics is a long-standing and extremely worrying one --although not surprising. Joe Biden’s interview on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne tha God was… strange to say the very least. Fox & Friends’ host Steve Doocy lies trying to defend his and the network's blatant hypocrisy. American billionaires have become significantly richer throughout the pandemic, with their net worth growing by 15% in just 2 months. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and the TDR audience picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Rashad Richey LIVE on major updates in the Ahmaud Arbery case. Jason Stanley LIVE on how fascist politics work in the context of the pandemic and how to fight back against the Trump Administration's propaganda. Guest: Rashad Richey & Jason Stanley Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers estimate that 83% of the nation’s deaths could have been avoided had we imposed social distancing measures as early as March 1st. Trump’s total and complete incompetence during intelligence briefings is putting all of our lives at risk. Despite unemployment claims skyrocketing, Trump and McConnell seek to end enhanced unemployment benefits ASAP. GOP officials, QAnon-ers and other right-wing figures are all jumping aboard the hydroxychloroquine train, with some even creating DIY brews. The Trump campaign launches “The Right View,” a conservative take on The View where co-hosts are literally either related to Trump and/or work for him. Guest: Adam Eichen Co-host: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CDC officials claim they’ve been "muzzled” by the White House when it comes to the national pandemic response. Trump and the rest of the GOP wants you to believe voting by mail is illegal. Mike Pompeo refused to meet with now-ousted IG Steve Linick concerning the Saudi arms sales investigation. Pompeo has also reportedly been using taxpayer money to fund dozens of extravagant dinners for himself without Trump's knowledge. Trump is using the pandemic as an excuse to ramp up his war on regulations. A CA Lockdown protest attendee is seen holding up an extremely racist sign. Ahmad Ibsais LIVE on how the pandemic is worsening the refugee crisis and how we can help those most vulnerable throughout this difficult time. Guest: Ahmad Ibsais Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Admin. screws over National Guard members currently providing coronavirus relief, ordering an end to their deployment just one day before they would have become eligible for benefits. Trump is self-medicating and it’s going exactly the way you’d expect. Pelosi expresses her concerns over Trump’s usage of hydroxychloroquine, noting that it’s particularly dangerous for those in his age and weight group. The Ahmaud Arbery case takes another dark turn as more evidence emerges. Indian and Bangladeshi citizens evacuate as a dangerous “Super Cyclone” approaches the region. Sean Hannity will say just about anything to convince his viewers that we should re-open. Linda Sarsour LIVE on her new book and the future of mass-scale progressive organizing. Gabe Tobias LIVE on the Movement School's new Campus initiative, which provides online courses for progressive electoral organizers. Guest: Linda Sarsour & Gabe Tobias Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump claims testing is overrated and says “it’s a beautiful thing to see” doctors “running into death.” ICE’s “efforts” to stop sex trafficking include coercing suspected victims into paid sex acts. A reporter attempting to cover a Long Island lockdown protest was verbally attacked by those in attendance. CA regulators decide to suspend the $200 million fine that PG&E was meant to pay after their poor equipment ignited a series of deadly wildfires across the state. It’s time to take out the trash: find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week! Ti-Hua Chang LIVE on his TYT Investigates exclusive that revealed House Dems are entertaining the idea of a possible fossil fuel bailout in the next Covid-19 relief bill. Madeline Peltz LIVE on Joe Rogan's Elon Musk interview and debunking the coronavirus misinformation that both of them spread. Guest: Ti-Hua Chang & Madeline Peltz Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whistleblower and ousted vaccine Dr. Rick Bright testifies before Congress, condemning the Trump Admin’s pandemic response so far and warning of “unprecedented illness and fatalities” should “we fail to develop a national coordinated response based in science.” There may be actual consequences for Senators involved in the pandemic insider trading scandal. A key anti-surveillance bill fails by one vote in the Senate. Trump doesn’t get why Dr. Fauci is warning against sending children back to school, ignoring the mysterious Covid-related disease that has affected kids in 15 states so far. Trump’s Covid-19 testing plan falls totally short. AOC calls for billionaires to pay taxes and Trumpers forgot to turn their brains on. Alex Morse LIVE on his campaign to represent MA-01 and how establishment Dem incumbent Richard Neal is harming the lives of his constituents, as well as Americans nationwide. Guest: Alex Morse Co-host: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces are announced and will include many leading progressives, such as AOC and Varshini Prakash. All of Trump’s incarcerated cronies are getting released from prison due to fears they might contract Covid-19. Kushner says the presidential election could be postponed, but Trump says November 3rd is “a good number.” Trump’s favorability amongst the “haters” constituency is dwindling. Brian Kilmeade makes an... honest assessment? Contrary to what Trumpers are saying, most Americans actually prefer stores where masks are required. Polls show that most Americans are disappointed in Trump’s response to the pandemic. A Washington, Virginia restaurant is using mannequin customers to enforce social distancing. Jamaal Bowman LIVE on his campaign to represent NY-16 and why the Dem establishment --including Gov. Cuomo--is falling short in responding to the pandemic. Guest: Jamaal Bowman Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump has a temper tantrum during his press conference and storms out. In his Senate testimony, Dr. Fauci warns of “needless suffering and death” should we reopen the country too soon. Water is wet and 72 “lockdown protesters” test positive for Covid-19 after attending a Wisconsin protest. Belly Mujinga, a British railway ticket office worker, died from Covid-19 after being spat on. Elon Musk is reopening a CA Tesla plant, claiming he’ll “be on the line with everyone else.” Michael Brooks LIVE on his new book analyzing the leading figures of the "intellectual dark web" and the future of the progressive movement. Guest: Michael Brooks Co-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, actor and single-payer advocate Jerry Stiller, well-known for his role as Frank Costanza in Seinfeld, passed away on Sunday. Although it might seem impossible at this point, the WH response to the pandemic is somehow getting even worse. Sen. Lamar Alexander says there’s “not enough money to help everybody” affected by the pandemic --despite having voted for a $1.5 trillion tax cut for the rich in late March. An Iowan meat packing plant confirms that over 1,000 of its workers have tested positive for Covid-19, three of which have died. A Georgia homeowner linked to the Ahmaud Arbery case confirms that his property was never burglarized, further discrediting Ahmaud’s murderers account of the assault. Guest: Howie Hawkins Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump became “lava mad” at his staff when he found out a member of his valet team contracted Covid-19. Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers were finally arrested yesterday. The DOJ drops the Michael Flynn case, despite the fact that he owned up to being guilty himself. GOP Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska is forcing a beef packing plant in his state to remain open despite it being described as a Covid-19 “hotspot.” It’s time to take out the trash with Garbage People of the Week! AOC is playing Animal Crossing and John wants to talk about it. Clay Aiken LIVE on the damaging effects of polarization in the context of the pandemic. Guest: Clay Aiken Co-host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More evidence emerges in the insider trading scandal in which members of Congress strategically sold and bought stock to profit off of the pandemic. Ohio employers are being encouraged to report employee attendance in order to deprive workers of unemployment benefits. More details are revealed about the failed coup in Venezuela, in which Trump's plan to oust President Nicolás Maduro was comically unsuccessful. There might be a secret reason the Trump family keeps plugging the OANN news channel. A Miami man lost it and started ranting about conspiracy theories when asked to wear a mask in a public store. Is a “return to normalcy” even possible should Biden win in November? Aakaash Rao LIVE on how his scientific study proves Fox News viewers are more likely to contract and die of Covid-19. Guest: Aakaash Rao Co-host: Ryan Grim & Nando Vila Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A GA prosecutor is bringing the Ahmaud Arbery case to a grand jury as a graphic video of Arbery’s murder by two white men –⁠neither of whom have been arrested– emerges. A whistleblower within the Trump Admin. filed a complaint blasting Trump’s pandemic response. Trump thinks there’s a bit too much Covid-19 testing going on. Justice Ginsburg has been hospitalized for a non-surgical treatment. New York will be holding its June primary and Bernie will be on the ballot. Trump wants the border wall to be painted black, which could cost taxpayers an additional $500 million. Rebecca Parson LIVE on why she's running to rep WA-6, a district known for its radical leftist organizing and her challenge to corporate Dem incumbent Derek Kilmer. Guest: Rebecca Parson Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices