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Money Moves

Legislation was passed to get a small amount of money to Americans' hands who are in need from the Coronavirus. Yet who knows when people will see the money and what the real cost of the legislation is. Trump tells folks not to worry because Coronavirus will SIMPLY go away just in time for Easter. Trump's approval rating is like riding a terrible roller coaster where at the end you die. Joe Biden continues to flop on live television. Finally Cardi B might be our only hope at this point. Co-host: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202059 min

#NotDying4WallStreet

Who cares if people die? As long as the wealthy can continue to make cash money! Tucker Carlson thinks that epidemiologists are way too focused on saving lives. AOC plans on introducing a bill to stop members of Congress from trading stock. John and Jayar discuss the top ten Coronavirus myths that show some folks are really that gullible. Rikers Island jail system shows how poorly America treats those incarcerated. It’s time to take out the trash this week as John shares his garbage person of the week. Co-host: Jayar Jackson Guest: Nabilah Islam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 20201h 22m

Asleep At The Wheel

Trump and his cronies are beginning to lose patience with the doctor's orders to flatten the curve. Fox News is back to its same old with valuing money over the human race. Joe Biden comes out of hiding only to have the worst live stream to ever grace the internet. Dr. Trump wants us to take untested medicine and doctors to re-use medical masks. Mitt Romney is self-quarantining and Trump thinks that's funny for some reason. Trump believes we should be patting him on the back for not taking bailout money. He then later falls asleep during a Coronavirus meeting. We're also reminded that we must stay inside to protect Danny Devito at all costs. Cohost: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202059 min

Lock, Stock & Smoking Gun

Senator Burr showed he cares more about his money than the US population after pulling A LOT of money from stocks back in February. Which raises the question of should those in Congress be allowed to own stocks? Brett Elrich LIVE on Trump and his cronies being stingy with medical supplies needed to save lives. The state of California has called for residents to stay inside except for essential travel. John and Brett shed light on some of the good news happening around the world. Finally, its time to take out the trash with John and Brett's garbage people of the week! Co-host: Brett Elrich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20201h 0m

Gabbard Says Goodbye

Bernie snaps back at a reporter who, amid a literal national crisis, won't stop asking him whether he's going to drop out of the Dem primary. An adorable Tik Tok surfaces of Bernie playing around with his grandson. Florida's ridiculously slow response to the coronavirus is putting its disproportionately elderly population in danger. Fox News is starting to regret having called the coronavirus a hoax in the past month but has already found new scapegoats to blame it on. Tulsi Gabbard ends her presidential bid and endorses Joe Biden. It's time to take out the trash and boy are there a lot of Garbage People to choose from today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 20201h 10m

Inside Job

Updates on how The Damage Report will keep reporting the damage amid the global pandemic. Progressive Marie Newman defeats Dan Lipinski in the IL-3 primary, delivering a stunning upset to the anti-abortion incumbent. John gives his overall reactions to last night's primary results, analyzing how the progressive movement should move forward after Bernie's disappointing losses. Exit polls from last night's primaries show that despite Biden's wins, the public does align with the key progressive policies at the center of Bernie's platform. General COVID-19 updates, reviewing which laws the federal government has passed, which are still being worked on and how these will affect our everyday lives. Xenophobia emanates from the White House's response to the coronavirus, ranging from Trump himself to Kellyanne Conway and more. Trump dubs himself the "Wartime President" as we grapple with the fallout from the pandemic rapidly sweeping the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 202055 min

Animal Crossing

Trump just can't hold back being a racist during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak. Jordan Uhl LIVE on Trump being called out for disbanding the Pandemic office back in 2018. Along with a look at how the virus is affecting the primary election. Ring-wing SHEEPLE Tucker Carlson believes that Romneys UBI idea is a scheme. Adrienne Bell LIVE on her big primary win and how she is advancing into the general election. Meanwhile, in Gabon tourists are forbidden from seeing the great apes, and COVID-19 might be bettering the Pangolin population. Guests: Jordan Uhl & Adrienne Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 202046 min

All By Myself

Latest on the ongoing global pandemic that is the COVID-19 virus. Terron Sims LIVE on if DC will finally be granted statehood. Right-wing news cronies continue to put their followers in danger by misinformation despite a global pandemic. Jess Scarane LIVE on her Delaware senate race. After last night's debate, Bidens advisor likens Bernie to a protestor on stage. Tik Tok catches heat for suppressing "ugly", poor, and disabled users. Trump tries to poach German scientists for a cure to the virus. Guests: Terron Sims & Jess Scarane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202050 min

Cov-Idiocracy

COVID-19 has prompted numerous organizations to postpone or cancel for the next few weeks. Brazilian Communication Secretary Fábio Wajngarten might have helped spread the virus to Trump and Pence. Ahmad Ibsais LIVE on standing up for Palestinian rights through his organization We Exist Too. John and Brett discuss their top ten ways that Trump could annihilate Biden in the upcoming election. It's time to take out the trash with John and Bretts Garbage People of the Week! Guest: Ahmad Ibsais Co-host: Brett Elrich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202044 min

Dead Wrong

Trump's irresponsibility is for sure gonna get us all killed. The United States is completely unprepared for COVID-19 and it shows. Adam Eichen LIVE on Massacussas looking to lower the local elections voting age plus Biden's terrible voting track. Fox News cronie Hannity and internet loon Rush Limbaugh think that we should just lay down and die from COVID-19. Shahid Buttar LIVE on his campaign to unseat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Tragic news of Chelsea Manning attempts to take her own life and is making a recovery. Guest: Adam Eichen & Shahid Buttar Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 202045 min

What's Next?

Trump and his cronies continue to spread misinformation surrounding COVID-19. Michael Muscato LIVE on his campaign to win the race for AZ-8 and unseat GOP incumbent Debbie Lesko. Jordan Uhl LIVE on Bernie Sanders' press conference, what comes next in the primary and Andrew Yang's confusing on-air endorsement of Joe Biden. Hassan El-Tayyab LIVE on the House voting on the Iran War Powers Act later today. Trump continues to tyrannize loyalist Jeff Sessions by endorsing his opponent Tommy Tuberville in the race for Alabama Senate. Bloomberg, shockingly, lied about paying his campaign team until November. Guest: Michael Muscato, Jordan Uhl & Hassan El-Tayyab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 202044 min

Trump Exposes Himself

The GOP plus Fox and Friends crew has been spreading racist misinformation about the Coronavirus. Meanwhile, Trump's PR lies about his likely exposure to the virus. During a Fox News Townhall, Bernie Sanders refuses to attack Joe Biden's mental faculties on-air like other former candidates. Joe Biden's potential cabinet would be a progressive nightmare. Kamala makes it known that she will be endorsing Joe Biden. Biden makes it apparent he would veto anything that even resembled M4A. Nilanjana Bhowmick LIVE on why female suicide rates being concerningly high in India. Guest: Emma Vigeland & Nilanjana Bhowmick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202046 min

Take A Seat, Joe

Joe Biden is tuckered out and needs to take a seat during the upcoming debate in Arizona. Bill Maher is STILL the worst, sticking up for Chris Matthews for being ousted due to sexual harassment allegations and more. The GOP is totally bungling the national response to the coronavirus, featuring gaffes made by Ben Carson, Mike Pence, Trump himself and more. Sarah Chayes LIVE on how Trump is bringing kleptocracy to America and her book Thieves of State. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on former Bloomberg staffers admitting the whole campaign was a grift and why they all knew it was doomed from the start. Everyone's favorite comedian Pete Buttigieg will be stepping in for Jimmy Kimmel to host his late-night show. Zinger! Guest: Sarah Chayes & Ken Klippenstein Cohosts: Brett Erlich & Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 202045 min

Attack of the Clowns

Trump is telling lies again, this time about protecting "entitlements" during a possible second term. Bloomberg and Trump duke it out on Twitter in the most CRINGEWORTHY exchange of Star Wars memes. Julian NoiseCat LIVE on writing the Green New Deal and its' future under whoever the next President may be. CNBC's Rick Santelli freaks out and claims everyone should get the Coronavirus. Bloomberg has too much money and MSNBC hosts need to invest in a company calculator. Brett and John choose their Garbage People of the Week. Guest: Julian NoiseCat Cohost: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 202045 min

Warren Peaces Out

Trump's rhetoric on the coronavirus is dangerous, irresponsible and endangering his own base. Tommy Vietor LIVE on Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race, AOC advising Bernie to focus on broadening his base, Trump and the GOP prepping their anti-Biden campaign and whether Biden will be able to keep it together. Ryan Grim LIVE on the 3 things that DOOMED Warren's candidacy and who Warren's base will support now. Meanwhile in... the Amazon, the forest is losing its ablity to absorb carbon and might in fact turn into a source of CO2 rather than an extractor of it. Meanwhile in...the Congo, for the first time since July 2018 there are no more known cases of Ebola. Guests: Tommy Vietor & Ryan Grim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 202046 min

Down Goes Bloomberg

Mike Bloomberg drops out of the Democratic Primary and endorses Biden, having spent a total of $500 million+ on his campaign in just 100 days. Warren's big flop on Super Tuesday begs the question: when will she drop out and who will she endorse once she does? Benjamin Dixon LIVE on the state of the Dem primary now that Biden has solidified his position as the clear centrist frontrunner and how Bernie should strategize from here on out. Voter suppression alive and well in Texas on Super Tuesday as hundreds of polling stations were shut down and thousands of POC were forced to queue for hours. Jeff Sessions heads to a runoff in the Alabama Senate race and Trump attacked him immediately. Guest: Benjamin Dixon Co-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 202046 min

Centrists Unite!

Coronavirus updates. Mike Pence defends Don Jr's statement that Dems and the media want "millions to die" from COVID-19. Michael McAuliffe LIVE on his book, "No Truth Left To Tell," which examines the resurgence of the KKK in the 1990s. Breaking news: both Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar have DROPPED OUT! Buttigieg takes a few final punches against Bernie as he ends his presidential bid. U.S. Senate candidate Diana Bray LIVE on how progressive policies could help Colorado and why climate activism should be the utmost priority. Nomiki Konst LIVE on her new podcast, The Nomiki Show. Guests: Michael McAuliffe, Diana Bray & Nomiki Konst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202046 min

Sum Of All Beers

Trump's dangerous Coronavirus response CONFIRMED by HHS whistleblower who was then punished for raising security concerns. Corona, the beer company, is launching a new seltzer, but it's likely to flop because of how similar the name is to the virus. IN-6 candidate Jeannine Lee Lake on why she's challenging Mike Pence's brother, Greg Pence, and how progressive priorities will help the district. AOC exposes Brian Kemp's gleeful efforts to suppress voting rights. TX-31 candidate Donna Imam on how the campaign is doing leading up to Super Tuesday and why she believes now is the time to put a progressive in charge of the district. It's time to take out the trash with John as he selects his #3 Garbage People of The Week. Guests: Jeannine Lee Lake & Donna Imam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202045 min

Just Say Rhi-No

Trump Admin's incompentency when it comes to the coronavirus is putting the country at risk. Trump's HHS Sec. explains that the affordability of the coronavirus vaccine isn't important because "profits." Trump puts Mike Pence in charge of coronavirus response, which is great because Pence thought smoking was safe as late as 2001. Rudy Reyes LIVE on his VP run under the Legal Marijuana Now Party and how surviving the 2003 San Diego fires made him turn to medical marijuana and politics. Bill de Blasio debunks Hannity's myths about Bernie and the wealth tax. CA-28 candidate Maebe A. Girl on why she's challenging Adam Schiff and how an actual progressive could help the district. Meanwhile in...Botswana, rhino poaching surges. Meanwhile in...the UK, children are no longer being taught to headbutt soccer balls. Meanwhile in...Mexico, activists launch a national strike to protest increasing femicides. Guests: Rudy Reyes & Maebe A. Girl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202046 min

Bring Your Own Boos

#DemDebate recap: who won, who lost and most importantly, who convinced South Carolinian voters to pick them. The exorbitant attendance fee for the debate MIGHT have had something to do with the crowd's weird reactions last night. Zero Hour founder Jamie Margolin LIVE on what the coalition is working on, her upcoming book, friendship with Greta and more. Bloomberg's PR team is doing a really bad job considering all the money they're making. The Sunrise Movement's Mattias Lehman on mass organizing to address the climate crisis and the group's presidential scorecard. Yet another Christian organization is scamming vulnerable families for fake 'healthcare,' mostly encouraging its members to "just trust God." Co-host: Jayar Jackson Guests: Jamie Margolin & Mattias Lehman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202046 min

Bernie's Veepstakes

Ahead of tonight's Dem debate in South Carolina, Bloomberg's advisor reveals their strategy: attack Bernie. A Sanders staffer is fired after his personal tweets attacking Warren and Buttigieg go public. John and Emma go through their top 10 picks for Bernie's VP should he be the Dem nominee. James Ellars LIVE on why he's the best candidate to rep CA-8. About those Bloomberg NDAs...one lawsuit HAS been released and it totally exposes Bloomberg's personal history of sexual harassment and misconduct. Co-host: Emma Vigeland Guest: James Ellars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 202046 min

Bernie's Full House

Recap of the Nevada caucus, where Bernie triumphed over all other candidates COMBINED. Marianne Williamson endorses Bernie Sanders at a rally in Austin, Texas. Bill Theobald LIVE on how efforts to grow voter turnout can backfire. Chris Matthews is really not handling Bernie's success very well, comparing Sanders' win to France falling to the Nazis. Fox News isn't handling Bernie's win very well either, blaming him for the stock market's plunge instead of fears about the coronavirus. Albert Lee LIVE to update us on his campaign to rep OR-3 and how his socialist platform would best serve his constituency. Bloomberg's STELLAR debate performance in Nevada leads to a substantial decline in his popularity & support nationwide. Co-host: Emma Vigeland Guests: Bill Theobald & Albert Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202046 min

Trump's Whine Cave

Trump gets mad at the Oscars during a recent rally. Norman Broderick on his personal experience with voter suppression. Meanwhile in crazytown - MAGA HAT WEARING PIGEONS! PA 01 Congressional candidate Skylar Hurwitz. Brett and John trash Bloomberg and Hegseth. Co-host: Brett Erlich Guests: Norman Broderick & Skylar Hurwitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202045 min

Bloomberg Is Bad

The establishment is waking up to Bernie's chances, even though they've doubted him from the start. Texas Congressional Candidate Mike Siegel tells us how he's working with unions to get support for the Green New Deal. John has 10 things that everyone should know about Bloomberg before voting in the Democratic primary. The Nation's Ken Klippenstein on Bloomberg's campaign secrecy and the state of the 2020 race. Guests: Mike Siegel, Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202046 min

Doble Jeopardy

Bloomberg's history of transphobia is exposed. Bloomberg is exempt from having to publicly disclose his finances and won't have to do so until AFTER Super Tuesday. NY-12 candidate Peter Harrison LIVE on his new Freedom of Movement in America proposal and how he plans to totally overhaul NYC's public transportation system. Klobuchar responds to those slamming her for not knowing the name of the President of Mexico, saying she was very tired and this isn't a game of Jeopardy. Klobuchar and Buttigieg are very good at Spanish...kind of. Joshua Cameron LIVE on why he's the best representative for Utah's 1st district and how video games have positively impacted his politics and platform. Rush Limbaugh's homophobic comments attacking Pete were defended on Fox News, until they weren't. Guests: Peter Harrison & Joshua Cameron Cohost: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202046 min

Civility Engineering

Bloomberg staffers leak his higher education plan and the proposal is regressive to say the least. Jordan Uhl LIVE on Bloomberg's surge in the polls and qualifying for the Nevada debate, how Dem candidates should take Bloomberg on and the recent attacks on Bernie's online 'mob.' Anita Malik LIVE on why her campaign for AZ-6 doesn't need the DCCC. Bernie's popularity is surging nationwide and he is forecast to win nearly all upcoming primaries. Guests: Jordan Uhl & Anita Malik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 202046 min

Blooming Threat

Brian Kilmeade hates Valentine's Day. Chris Matthews is really not handling Bernie's success very well, even when Michael Moore specifically reassured him no one would be murdering him in Central Park. Chris Armitage LIVE to update us on his race to represent WA-5 and his new foreign policy plank. Michael Bloomberg once told his pregnant employee to "kill it," and rejoined all the racist, sexist country clubs he had "quietly" left before running for Mayor. James Felton Keith LIVE on why he's the best choice to represent NY-13 and the "inclusionism" key to his political ethos. Brett and John pick their Garbage People of the Week! Guests: Chris Armitage & James Felton Keith Cohost: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202045 min

Sophie's Choice

Chuck Todd just "doesn't understand how Bernie is considered a frontrunner," despite the fact that he's leading in national polls, essentially won both primaries so far and has raised the most money. Shaun King LIVE on Biden lying for 50 years about being personally involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Mike Bloomberg's campaign is in full damage control after his leaked audio on stop & frisk, him blaming the '08 crash on poor people and saying living wages remind him of the USSR. QAnon members are openly admitting how their obsession is ruining their personal lives. Meanwhile...around the world, the concentration of CO2 in our atmosphere has reached record levels. Meanwhile in...Australia, rare pink slugs unexpectedly survived the bushfires that ravaged the country. Meanwhile in...Japan, the first coronavirus death has been confirmed. Guest: Shaun King Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202046 min

Klobe-Trotting

Recap of the New Hampshire primary, Bernie's win, how the media reacted to it and Yang, Bennet and Deval Patrick dropping out. A watchdog group found that graduates from HBCUs and Hispanic-majority colleges pay higher interest rates for loans. Hassan El-Tayyab LIVE on the Iran War Powers bill the Senate will vote on tomorrow and how, even if vetoed by Trump, the bill would carry much symbolic importance. Kate Josephs LIVE on her new podcast Concerning Collins and Susan Collins' unlikely chances of being successful in her 2020 re-election bid. The economy is bad and Trump's refusal to raise the minimum wage proves that he knows it. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Hassan El-Tayyab & Kate Josephs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202045 min

Shut The Chuck Up

Chuck Todd refers to Bernie supporters as an "online mob" of "brownshirts," and is only ONE of the MSNBC hosts that has started to really freak out about Bernie potentially being the Dem nominee. Thom Hartmann LIVE on his latest book, The Hidden History of the War on Voting and how to reclaim our fundamental democratic right to vote. Leaked audio of Mike Bloomberg confirms just how racist he is. Robert H. Frank LIVE on his latest book, Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to work and how we can tackle the climate crisis via behavioral contagion. Guests: Thom Hartmann & Robert H. Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202046 min

Lying Dog-Faced Pony Soldier

Nina Turner makes MSNBC feel the BERN by destroying moderate talking points that progressive priorities aren't "practical." Jason Carter LIVE on the 2020 Academy Awards and Hollywood bringing politics to the Oscars. Erin Ryan LIVE on Trump claiming THAT pic has been photoshopped, his cruel proposal for the 2021 budget and Biden attacking both Buttigieg and a New Hampshire voter who asked him a simple question. Guests: Jason Carter & Erin Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202045 min

Please Clap

Corruption lives another day unfettered as a court rules Trump can keep taking money from foreign governments. Mara Hvistendahl LIVE on her new book The Scientist and The Spy, which exposes a secret FBI program targeting Chinese industrial espionage. Hillary Clinton refuses to go away and stop *oh so secretly* bashing Bernie. Tom Steyer releases a negative ad targetig Biden, Bernie, Buttigieg... Brett & John reveal the Garbage People of the Week! Guest: Mara Hvistendahl Cohost: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 202045 min

Trump vs. Romney

Mitt Romney defects from the GOP by voting to impeach Trump. The GOP and Trump did not take this well, with Lou Dobbs dubbing him Judas, a Rush Limbaugh guest saying he should be sold to Yemen and more. Ryan Grim LIVE on the never-ending chaos of the Iowa caucus and how those issues will affect the primary going forward. Alexander Sammon on the newfound politics of campaign finance within the Democratic primary and the very real threat posed by Bloomberg and Steyer. Meanwhile in...El Salvador, citizens applying for US asylum are being denied at a disproportionate rate despite facing violence and often death upon deportation. Meanwhile in...the UK, Johnson's government pledges to ban the sale of gas and diesel cars in 2035. Meanwhile in...Antarctica, the ice glacier keeps melting at an astoundingly worrying pace. Guests: Ryan Grim & Alexander Sammon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202046 min

Welcome To Earth

Impeachment day has arrived, or rather acquittal day has arrived as Sen. Collins and Murkowski will vote to acquit Trump. Jesselyn Cook LIVE on the rise of CGI influencers and the ethics and legality of AI celebrities. Man is arrested for issuing death threats against Adam Schiff as Trump and Fox News continue to stoke violence against the Democrats. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on Trump secretly designating the CBP as a 'security agency,' meaning it now has been granted intelligence capabilities equivalent to that of the FBI. Trump awards Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom because nothing matters and racist, sexist, conspiratorial people are celebrated on this planet. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Jesselyn Cook & Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202046 min

Iowa Cock-Up

Trump pretends he's conducting an orchestra during the national anthem, which, following his own logic, means he should probably be deported or something. Ezra Klein LIVE on his new book, Why We're Polarized and how we can start working to fix our inherently divisive system. Jordan Uhl LIVE recapping the utter disaster that was the Iowa caucus, how the Biden camp is handling the loss, Buttigieg starting to backtrack his premature declaration of victory, Nina Turner calling Bloomberg an oligarch and Ben Shapiro wanting to even further restrict the vote. A bigoted Iowa voter freaks out when she finds out Buttigieg is gay after having already voted for him. Guests: Ezra Klein & Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202045 min

Superboo

Trump announces a new round of Social Security cuts that would devastate disability benefits nationwide, while Dem candidates publish their disability plans with varying levels of success. Michael Brooks LIVE on predictions for the Iowa caucus tonight, Rashida Tlaib apologizing for booing Hillary and Trump attacking Bernie as a communist. Colby Hall LIVE on Hannity's Superbowl interview with Trump and a recent poll showing that most Dem primary voters consume CNN more than all other news sources. Rick Strom LIVE to recap the politics of the Superbowl Halftime performance and Trump's stupid Kansas City mistake. Guests: Michael Brooks, Colby Hall & Rick Strom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202046 min

How Trump Could Win

John Bolton refuses to stop slamming Trump, publicly defending those who testified against him and refusing the WH's attempt to block his book from being published. Dershowitz gets defensive about his trashy impeachment argument, showing he and Trump know nothing about the constitution. Anita Malik LIVE on her new campaign strategy to disrupt the influence of money in politics. John and Brett discuss the top 10 ways Trump COULD win in 2020. Rick Santorum displays his idiocy BARE by saying he thinks Trump has learned his lesson and won't commit anymore crimes. John and Brett choose the Garbage People of the week. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Anita Malik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202045 min

Where's Wall Though?

Recapping day 8 of the Senate impeachment trial, which featured Trump lawyer Dershowitz making some very questionable arguments that go against the Constitution in every possible way. Negar Mortazavi LIVE on updates surrounding Iranian protests, the upcoming parliamentary 'elections' in Iran and the country's response to Trump's 'peace' plan. Jared Kushner had a secret meeting with private equity investors in China and Trump's WH says we'll be able to know what it was about...in 2021. Billie Porter LIVE on the future of the Labour Party, what will happen once Brexit finally happens tomorrow and Harry & Meghan's departure sparking important discussions in the UK surrounding racism. Meanwhile in...the Arctic, trophy hunting polar bears are making it so the species has little chances of ever recovering. Meanwhile in...Greece, the government plans to build a 'sea wall' to deter migrants from entering. Meanwhile in...Mexico, the longest-ever smuggling tunnel was discovered and a portion of Trump's wall toppled due to gusty winds. Guests: Negar Mortazavi & Billie Porter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202046 min

They're Good Dogs Bloomberg

Impeachment updates as the 9th day of the Senate trial is underway. Trump predictably attacks Bolton on Twitter and the WH issues a formal threat against him to prevent his upcoming book release. OH-3 candidate Morgan Harper LIVE on her upcoming debate against the Dem incumbent and the specifics of implementing the Green New Deal in her district. Mike Pompeo is doubling down on his attacks against an NPR reporter and Trump congratulates him for such a "good job." GA-7 candidate Nabilah Islam LIVE on petitioning the FEC for healthcare and tearing down structural barriers to true working-class representation. Michael Bloomberg's campaign is taking a really weird turn as he shakes a dog's head (?!) and eats ice cream. The Lincoln Project's new attack ad targets GOP Sen. Martha McSally. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Morgan Harper & Nabilah Islam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202053 min

Tears de Billionaires

Trump's impeachment lawyer explicitly refutes Trump's repeated claim that his phone call to Ukraine was "perfect." The Trump defense strategy involves minimizing Rudy to the point where he is called a "shiny object" and "minor player." Emma Vigeland LIVE on the SCOTUS 5-4 decision to allow Trump's new racist wealth test for green card applicants, a hilarious ad for a Bernie fragrance made by volunteers, Bernie's lead in early states making Democratic operatives scramble to try to fund an 'anti-Bernie' network and Tom Perez stacking the Dem Convention Committee with establishment figures only. Dr. Marty Makary LIVE on his book 'The Price We Pay,' which lays bare the horrors of the current healthcare crisis and what we can do to stop it. Guests: Emma Vigeland & Dr. Marty Makary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 202046 min

Remembering Kobe

John Bolton seriously spills the tea about Trump and Mulvaney's involvements in the Ukraine scandal and quid pro quo. The GOP and right-wing media scrambles to respond to Bolton claims & then just resort to same-old hypocrisy and lies. Jason Carter LIVE to recap the 2020 Grammys and the former CEO's allegations of racism, misogyny and corruption within the Academy. Mike Pompeo insults and berates NPR reporter who asks him about Ukraine and then Trump follows up by tweeting out a threat to NPR's very existence. Sen. Nina Turner LIVE on campaigning for Bernie in North Carolina, Bernie's recent surge in Iowa, New Hampshire polls and media attacks against Bernie as his popularity soars. Rick Strom LIVE on Kobe Bryant, 41 and his daughter Gianna, 13 being amongst the 9 dead in a helicopter crash this weekend. Guests: Jason Carter, Sen. Nina Turner & Rick Strom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202046 min

Right Matters, Truth Matters

Recapping impeachment day 3 as Adam Schiff makes an impassioned plea to his fellow Republican senators & Jerry Nadler brings out his receipts to expose Lindsey Graham's hypocrisy. DSA organizers Brandon Ramirez & Charles Du LIVE on leftist coalition-building and what roadblocks we must confront in order to build a strong, united progressive movement. Rudy Giuliani lost it on Fox & Friends again and even the 'Friends' couldn't get a word in. Geraldo Rivera can't help but spill the tea on Giuliani. Joe Biden's Iowa campaign staff were directed to drive in dangerous snow conditions. Who are John & Brett's garbage people of the week? Trump resorts to ominous threats to ensure the GOP doesn't vote against him on impeachment. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guests: Brandon Ramirez & Charles Du Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 202053 min

Pandemic Legacy

Democratic primary update as new polling shows Bernie leading among non-white voters, independents and one-on-one against Trump. Zeke Stokes LIVE on the Kentucky Christian school that expelled one of their students for posting a picture with a rainbow sweater and cake. A new State Dpt rule means CBP officers are going to eyeball whether someone is pregnant and deny them a visa on that very basis. Detained children in a Virginia migrant facility are being restrained to chair with bags over their heads as punishment by staff. Mara Hvistendahl LIVE on the specifics of the US-China trade deal. Meanwhile in...China, the Wuhan coronavirus is spreading quickly and a vaccine might still be months away from being discovered. Meanwhile in...the oceans, seas reach the highest temperatures ever recorded and dead whales & dolphines filled with plastic keep washing ashore. Meanwhile around...the world, half a billion of the world population is mired in inequality, with billionaires now owning more wealth than 60% of the planet. Guests: Zeke Stokes & Mara Hvistendahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202046 min

Hack To The Future

Hannity, Fox & Friends scramble to spread ridiculous pro-Trump propaganda as the Senate impeachment trial unfolds. Trump's self-incriminating justification as to why he won't allow Bolton, Mulvaney and more to testify before the Senate. Wade McMullen LIVE on New York's new bail reform and how to combat the slew of misinformation about the policy. A new report alleges that MBS was behind the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone. Nelufar Hedayat LIVE on her new podcast "Course Correction," which tackles key global issues in a personal and relatable way. Joe Biden blasts Bernie for exposing the literal truth about his past position on Social Security. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Wade McMullen & Nelufar Hedayat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202046 min

Hillary vs. Bernie

Impeachment updates as the Senate trial begins. Alan Dershowitz in 1998 seems to heavily disagree with Alan Dershowitz in 2020...Jordan Uhl LIVE on Hillary attacking Bernie, the NYT's double endorsement, the pro-gun march in Virginia on MLK Day and Brazil's BS charges against Glenn Greenwald. Greta Thunberg's powerful speech at Davos calls out widespread climate change inaction. Guest: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202045 min

Martha, Martha, Martha

Trump delivers a completely unhinged and yet predictable response to Lev Parnas' bombshell claims. Tashonna Ward, a 25 year old care teacher, died after spending more than 2 hours in the ER trying to see a doctor. WA-10 candidate Joshua Collins LIVE on the Rose Caucus, a new socialist group aimed at supporting candidates nationwide. AZ-1 candidate Eva Putzova LIVE on why her progressive platform is most representative of the district. AZ Sen. McSally delivers a scripted lamo comeback in yet another instance of a super cringy and hypocritical conservative grift. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guests: Joshua Collins & Eva Putzova Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202045 min

Lev & Let Die

#DemDebate recap. Donna Imam LIVE on how to flip TX-31 blue and why she's ready to take down the 9-term GOP incumbent. The House Intelligence Committee published dirt provided by Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani's fixer, and the receipts are DAMNING. John reads your podcast reviews. Trump's rally in Milwaukee last night featured him listing off bathroom appliances and debuting his 2020 campaign promise of full shower flow for all. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guest: Donna Imam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202046 min

Sanders vs Warren

Impeachment updates as some Republican senators move to perhaps defy Trump by calling for witnesses and the House finally sets a vote to put the trial in motion. Rep. Ro Khanna LIVE on Iran-US tensions and what's to come next for U.S. foreign policy. Emma Vigeland LIVE on the Sanders vs. Warren feud and Abby Huntsman quitting The View. Trump plans to break even more laws by diverting billions from the DoD to fund the wall, meaning around $18 billion of our taxpayer money has now been utterly wasted. Guests: Rep Ro Khanna, Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202046 min

GI Woe

Trump and his administration continue to blatantly lie about the threat posed by Soleimani, with DOD Sec. Esper admitting there is absolutely no evidence to back up Trump's claims. Antonio Arellano LIVE on Jolt Action, a Texas organization aimed at empowering the state's Latino community. Trump casually admits the US is committing war crimes in Syria. In the same interview, Trump also acknowledges that he sells out US troops as mercenaries to Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Negar Mortazavi LIVE on ongoing protests in Tehran as the Iranian government admits to accidentally shooting down a Ukrainian airliner. Cory Booker drops out of the Democratic primary. Guests: Antonio Arellano & Negar Mortazavi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202046 min

Lacking Intelligence

Mike Pompeo’s ‘imminent attacks from Iran’ claim crumbles. Author Dr. Mandeep Rai documents the world's values in her book "The Values Compass." LEAKED messages show negligence over Boeing planes. Donald Trump takes credit for declining cancer deaths rates in the US. Trump reportedly made advances on Fox & Friends' Courtney Friel. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Dr. Mandeep Rai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202046 min