
The Damage Report with John Iadarola
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Trump vs Science
As the Midwest is threatened by a polar vortex, Donald Trump mocks climate change. Time Magazine's Associate Editor Suyin Haynes on the #MeToo Movement in Asia. Polling shows that socialist policies are popular, but the word 'Socialism' is not. Fox loves the idea of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz running for president, hoping to split the 'leftist vote.' Brock Cahill of Sharkwater Extinction on the film and misconceptions of sharks. Historian Rutger Bregman goes viral at Davos for calling out the true solution to inequality. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Suyin Haynes & Brock Cahill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump vs Books
Cliff Sims releases a White House tell-all book, 'Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House.' Donald Trump spends his days giving tours of the White House, Washington Post reports. Progressive Activist Jordan Uhl discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Howard Schultz, Kamala Harris, and more. John Iadarola answers your questions about the 2020 primary. University of Pittsburgh Lecturer Meri T. Long on compassion in American politics. 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked in possible homophobic hate crime by MAGA supporters. Guests: Jordan Uhl & Meri T. Long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger That
800,000 federal employees miss their second paycheck as government shutdown reaches day 35. Media Matters' Editor-At-Large Parker Molly explains the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how she handles constant attacks. Trump adviser Roger Stone indicted in Mueller investigation. Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes 'Wealth Tax' on Americans with over $50 million in assets. Activist April Cook-Hawkins on the current state of the Flint Water Crisis. John Iadarola closes out the week with international news from Brazil and Australia. Guests: Parker Molloy & April Cook-Hawkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Insult to Perjury
Donald Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about a Trump Tower in Russia, Buzzfeed News reports. NY State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to fund health care for all New York City residents, including undocumented immigrants. Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard apologizes for her anti-LGBTQ+ past. Andrew Coan, author of 'Prosecuting the President,' discusses the implications of Buzzfeed News report. Alexandria Oscasio-Cortez's first floor speech becomes the most-watched C-SPAN tweet! Cohost: Brett Erlich Guests: Richard Gottfried & Andrew Coan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rudy Awakening
Rudy Giuliani claims he never said Trump campaign did not collude with Russia. Donald Trump requested Michael Cohen pay to rig online polls during the campaign, Wall Street Journal reports. Charles Loftus, faculty at Arizona State University, pushed for investigating Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, Arizona. Newly obtained documents reveal that the US trained UAE personnel for war in Yemen. TYT Investigates' Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen on his recent reporting of the National Prayer Breakfast and Russia. Fox guest claims he doesn't need the #MeToo movement prior to making sexist remarks. Cardi B brings attention to government shutdown on Instagram. Guests: Charles Loftus & Jonathan Larsen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apostate of the Union
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi uninvites Trump from delivering State of the Union address until the shutdown is over. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces 2020 presidential bid. Tony Zosherafatain, director of Trans in Trumpland, on North Carolina transgender bathroom attack and the media silence. President Trump uses 'Wounded Knee' to attack Senator Warren. Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash on organization's Spring Drive; for more information, visit sunrisemovement.org. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out Scott Walker's lies about marginal tax rate. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Tony Zosherafatain & Varshini Prakash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barr And Grill
US senate holds confirmation hearing for Attorney General Nominee William Barr. President and CEO of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Desmond Meade speaks about Florida's Amendment 4. During Trump's trip to New Orleans, he mocked immigrants who show up to hearings, and calls the those who do show up 'dumb.' UTLA Member Judy Arteaga joins the show live from the LA Teachers' Strike. Rep. Steve King loses committee positions following white nationalist remarks. Razor company Gillette's ad challenging men to refrain from practicing toxic masculinity sparks controversy. Guests: Desmond Meade & Judy Arteaga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpopularity Contest
The government shutdown reaches day 24, the longest in US history, with over half of Americans blaming President Trump and the GOP. Executive Director of Justice Democrats Alexandra Rojas on targeting congressman Henry Cuellar for possible primary challenger. Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers strike in nation's second largest school district. GoFundMe refunds $20 million in Trump's border wall contributions over terms of service violations. Journalist Roland Martin discusses the 2020 presidential race. Congressman Steve King's white supremacist statements got very little mainstream coverage. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guests: Alexandra Rojas & Roland Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

War on Progressives
Trump visits the border, trying to justify the need for a wall. Joe Lieberman attacks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Fox Business. Sarah Kleiner, Center For Public Integrity's Federal Politics Reporter, on surge in female involvment in 2018 and 2020 election. TYT's Ken Klippenstein on his reporting about suspended FEMA contracts. John Iadarola and Brett Erlich discuss who should host the Oscars this year. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guests: Sarah Kleiner & Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hole In The Wall
19 days into the shutdown, Donald Trump says, 'The buck stops with everybody.' The Daily Caller tweets and then deletes fake lewd photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Steve King wonders how white nationalist, supremacist language became offensive. Susan Ferriss, reporter for Center for Public Integrity, exposes the myth that undocumented workers decrease wages. Author Jason Stanley returns to continue the discussion about fascism and U.S. politics. Today's Garbage Person segment features Tucker Carlson. Guests: Susan Ferriss & Jason Stanley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shutstorm
Donald Trump addressed the nation about the shutdown and border wall. Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez respond. Ayanna Pressley gives a power speech to call out Donald Trump over the government shutdown. Florida ex-felons regain their right to vote. NYC's mayor Bill de Blasio's plan mandates paid time off for city's workers. R. Kelly's criminal investigation is underway following Lifetime docuseries. Donald Trump nominates former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crisis Actor
President Trump to deliver a prime-time address about the government shutdown and fake border crisis. Right-wing outlets are spreading misinformation about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposal for marginal tax rates. Journalist David Sirota discusses how Ocasio-Cortez has affected American political discourse. Showrunner Matthew Carnahan's show, Valley of the Boom, is a limited series about the 90's dot come era and Silicon Valley's tech boom and bust. This week's Meanwhile In segment features news from Rio, Cuba, and Poland. Guests: David Sirota & Matthew Carnahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeach The Motherf**ker
Anderson Cooper sits down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for extended 60 Minutes interview. Activist Shaun King's anonymous tip leads to the arrest of Jazmine Barnes shooting suspect. Vermont newspaper's editorial board begs Bernie Sanders not to run for president. John Bonifaz, co-author of “The Constitution Demands It,” on Trump impeachment. Author Joshua Goldstein discusses solutions to solve climate change. Video of Drake kissing a 17-year-old fan resurfaces. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guests: John Bonifaz and Joshua Goldstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dance Dance Revolution
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to criticism of her college dance video. Guest Ro Khanna outlines why he opposes PayGo. Guest David Dennis Jr breaks down Surviving R. Kelly docuseries premiere and Rashida Tlaib calls for Trump's impeachment but the media focuses on her language. Cohost: Ben Mankiewicz Guest: Ro Khanna and David Dennis Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swearing In
New Democratic House takes over. Guest Rio Tazewell breaks down sweeping reform bill. Evangelical Leader Jerry Falwell Jr supports Trump no matter what. Guest Cara Buckley explains what women lead and black film success could mean for the future. Lastly, John Iadarola reports on international news from UK, Norway, Brazil, and the Solar System. Guests: Rio Tazewell & Cara Buckley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mittbusters
Mitt Romney slams Trump's character in Washington Post op-ed. A black 7- year- old is shot and killed by a white man in a random drive-by shooting. A McDonald's employee has to defend herself when a customer physically attacks her. Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland gives her thoughts on Elizabeth Warren's presidential exploratory committee announcement and Trump tweets about his haters in the new year. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guest: Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2020 Already
Guest Richard Ojeda shares his presidential platform, Elizabeth Warren launches an exploratory committee, Louis CK's standup set leaks, Trump starts workday at 11am, Ken Klippenstein on the Shudown and Child Soldiers in Yemen. With John Iadarola. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guests: Richard Ojeda, Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awards Show
The Damage Report presents its first ever awards show with categories including The Dumb-dies, Best and Worst Campaign Ads, Standouts, and The Main Event. Cohost: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Year In Interviews
John Iadarola shares his favorite interviews of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GoFund Yourself
House passes bill that includes border wall funding after Donald Trump threatens government shutdown. A GoFundMe created to crowdfund Trump's border wall raised $12.6m in four days. New York Times reports Russia-style tactics were secretly experimented with in Alabama Senate race. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo calls to legalize recreational marijuana. Ben Shapiro blames 'lazy' parents for their struggling millennials. Brett Erlich and Brooke Thomas share last-minute gift ideas for your friends and family. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's Mugshot
Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, William Barr, sent a memo that warned about potential consequences of Mueller investigation. In 1991, a newspaper reported that Donald Trump jumped out of his limo to beat up a mugger. The 2020 presidential race is sooner than you think, with a dozen Democratic primary debates starting in June 2019. A petition with 150,000 signatures is demanding for the appointment of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Ways and Means Committee. Alan Dershowitz says he hates boycotts but wishes Tucker Carlson didn't use dirty language about immigrants. Executive Director of the Alliance to Rescue Victims of Trafficking Conchita Sarnoff on the Jeffrey Epstein case that led to media coverage. John Iadarola's last 'Meanwhile In...' segment of the year features news from Australia, The Mariana Trench, The United Kingdom, and the year 2220. Guest: Conchita Sarnoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lost in Foundation
Michael Flynn's sentencing is postponed until 2019. Donald Trump shuts down Trump Foundation under court supervision. Poll released by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication shows overwhelming support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal. NBC and WSJ's poll takes a look at Donald Trump's support across the country. Progressive Activist Jordan Uhl on his campaign to get sponsors to boycott Tucker Carlson. Fresh Prince of Bel Air star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance. Guest: Jordan Uhl & Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frazzledrip!
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to leave his position at the end of the year. Chris Ryan, founder of The Motherf**ker Awards, on climate talks. Donald Trump's Twitter rant on SNL's end of the year sketch. Vox's Senior Politics Reporter Jane Coaston on YouTube's problem with conspiracy theories. Trump's trade war could eliminate nearly 300,00 US jobs. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guests: Chris Ryan & Jane Coaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only 7 Years Old
On the sixth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting that took 26 lives, the elementary school is evacuated for a bomb threat. A seven-year-old migrant dies from dehydration and shock after taken into Border Patrol custody. ProPublica's Business and Economy Reporter Paul Kiel on how the IRS was gutted. Senators vote to end U.S. involvement in Yemen. Ron DeSantis, Florida's Governor-Elect, fights to slow enfranchisement measure. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Paul Kiel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Butterfly Effect
Trump speaks out on Michael Cohen's sentencing, denying ever directing him to make payments. Hassan El-Tayyab, co-director of Just Foreign Policy, on Senate's vote regarding involvement in Yemen. The western Monarch Butterfly population saw a 97% decline since the 1980s. Trump's wall will destroy the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. Federal Politics Reporter for the Center of Public Integrity Sarah Kleiner reports that Trump appointee Richard Hohlt quits lobbying for Saudi Arabia. Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski refers to Mike Pompeo as Saudi Prince's Butt Boy. Guests: Hassan El-Tayyab & Sarah Kleiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oaf Of Office
Donald Trump is reportedly calling to increase the Pentagon budget to $750 billion. Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi clash with Donald Trump about border security in the Oval Office. Fox hosts continue to slam Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling her ""empty headed."" Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland discusses speculation about Beto O'Rourke. Sunrise Movement Co-Founder Sara Blazevic on yesterday's protest and what's to come. Lastly, John Iadarola reports on news from Russia, Coasta Rica, and the solar system! Guests: Emma Vigeland and Sara Blazevic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's He Smocking?
Transcript of Jamal Khashoggi's final moments included screaming, gasping, and him saying ""I can't breathe."" New York Times reports Jared Kushner urged Saudi Crown Prince to ""weather the storm"" after murder. The US and Russia ally with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to reject climate pledge. Donald Trump mocks Democrats' inability to find a ""smocking gun."" Cyntoia Brown must serve 51 years in prison before she's eligible for release. School districts are using debt collection agencies to go after unpaid lunch money. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Fascism Works
Donald Trump nominates William Barr as next Attorney General. Ryan Lewis, investor and expert in CBD production, on marijuana fear mongering. Democrats introduce a bill that would block lawmakers from trading stocks while in office. Yale philosopher Jason Stanley discusses how fascism works. Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the Oscars after offensive homophobic tweets resurface. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Ryan Lewis & Jason Stanley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy Trump
House Democrats call for an emergency hearing to examine alleged election fraud in North Carolina's 9th District. Study shows that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at a faster rate thus being the largest contributor to global sea-level rise. Video shows Donald Trump refusing to recite Apostle's Creed at George H. W. Bush's funeral. Investigative Reporter Dave Lindorff explains the fraud surrounding The Pentagon's high spending. Kate Aronoff of The Intercept on how the Green New Deal would affect the next generation. Guests: Dave Lindorff and Kate Aronoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wiscon-Job
Wisconsin Republicans vote to weaken powers of new governor. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Congress and will pay her interns at least $15/hour. Robert Mueller releases highly redacted sentencing memo. Study shows white liberals tend to downplay their own 'verbal competence' with minorities. NYU's Social Psychologist Eric Knowles on fragile masculinity among Trump supporters. Jane Coaston, Senior Politics Reporter at Vox, explains how a money manager avoided a prison sentence for molesting young girls. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Eric Knowles & Jane Coaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green House Effect
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encourages the government to fight climate change as ambitiously as moonshot. Study shows coal power plants are unprofitable. President Trump to end subsidies for renewable energy and electric cars. Florida SWAT officer demoted after seen wearing QAnon conspiracy theory patch in photo with Mike Pence. Tucker Carlson thinks that holiday traditions are under attack. Lastly, we explore international news in our 'Meanwhile In...' segment. Cohost: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OMG20
First bill from House Democrats tackles voting rights, campaign finance, and anti-corruption. Saudi Crown and Putin greet each other with a high-five at the G20 Summit. Life expectancy in the US is declining due to drug and suicide crises. Support for Donald Trump correlated positively with fragile masculinity. TYT's Senior Investigative Reporter Ken Klippenstein on the controversy of tear gas maker Safariland. Study shows that cancer mortality rate has dropped since the 1990s. Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cohen Cohen Gone
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen makes a plea deal with Robert Mueller. Fox Business hosts are finally getting closer to understanding what humans think about giant corporations. The Senate discharged a bill that would end US involvement in Yemen. Erik Olson, Senior Director of Health and Food at the Natural Resources Defense Council, on E. coli romaine lettuce. UC Irvine PhD Candidate Maneesh Arora shares his research on racist ads. Cohost: Michael Shure Guest: Erik D. Olson & Maneesh Arora Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man Oh Manafort
Mueller says Manafort breached his plea deal by lying on ""variety of subject matters."" Tom Arnold gets an ironic visit by the Secret Service after anti-Trump tweets. Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, joins The Damage Report to discuss Yemen. Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland on potential 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates. John Iadarola shares great charities you can donate to on #GivingTuesday. Lastly, we take a look at some international news on this week's ""Meanwhile In..."" Guest: Mark Weisbrot & Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assault and Pepper
U.S. closed the border for several hours and used tear gas to repel migrants. Nancy Pelosi says the new majority's agenda is restoring democracy. The Intercept releases documents that reveal lobbyists' plan to stop ""Medicare For All."" Jacy Reese, author of ""The End Of Animal Farming"" joins us to discuss alternatives to animal products. Lastly, John Iadarola breaks down the National Climate Assessment released over the weekend. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guest: Jacy Reese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaker Pelosi
Shooting at Mercy Hospital takes three innocent lives. Federal judge halts Trump's asylum ban. President Trump stands by Saudi Government after Khashoggi update. Ivanka Trump used her personal email for government business. White House announces new rules regarding press conference behavior for reporters. The White House Correspondents' Dinner breaks tradition by not having a performance by a comedian. Sixteen Democrats sign letter opposing Nancy Pelosi. Cohost: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rake News
California wildfires' death toll continues to rise while Donald Trump claims that raking leaves will prevent forest fires. CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's death. Donald Trump says he won't intervene Whitaker's decision on Mueller probe. Michael Daugherty, CEO of Cyber Education Foundation, speaks about the dangers of companies considering microchipping their employees. John Iadarola and Brooke Thomas close out the episode with what they're thankful for. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guest: Michael Daugherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fear and Clothing
Reporter tweets out a photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saying ""That jacket and coat don't look like a girl who struggles."" Screenwriter William Goldman passes away at 87. Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says voter suppression is a ""great idea."" Scott Walker blames his election loss on higher turnout. Federal judge orders the White House to reinstate Jim Acosta's press pass. Co-founder of The Committee for Ranked Choice Voting, Cara McCormick joins the show to discuss the importance of ranked choice voting. We take a look back at what we learned this week. Guest: Cara McCormick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#StopWalmart
Bernie Sanders unveils the ""Stop Walmart Act"" to pressure Walmart to raise wages to $15 an hour. Two brothers, accused of planning race war, had ties to violent neo-Nazis. Lego knockoff toy company creates a ""Build the Wall"" building block set. Donald Trump mocks Sean Hannity for his interviewing skills, behind his back. John Iadarola and Dr. Rob Cohen discuss veterans' healthcare, live from the Congo. Lastly, we take a look at international news from Indonesia, The Netherlands, Scotland, France, and Japan! Cohost: Brett Erlich Guest: Dr. Rob Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Climate Changers
Donald Trump seems to be hiding from presidential duties after Blue Wave and as Mueller investigation advances. John interviews UCLA Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Jonathan Salk about rational optimism in the current state of political anxiety. Tucker Carlson finds himself agreeing with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Amazon HQ2 tax incentives. A poll by Morning Consult shows Republicans' favorite Fox News host is Tucker Carlson, and Shepard Smith being the least favored. Founder and Communications Director of Sunrise Movement Varshini Prakash speaks about yesterday's protest and the Green New Deal. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guest: Dr. Jonathan Salk & Varshini Prakash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon Warriors
House Democrats plan to Fight for 15 when they take majority in Jaurary. Amazon has announced DC and Queens, NY as HQ2's new home. We're joined by University of Arizona's Professor of Law, Andrew Coan to discuss the future of the Mueller probe. Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland covers the Sunrise Movement Protest in DC. Cohost: Francesca Fiorentini Guest: Andrew Coan & Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meatvangelicals
California wildfires continue into Monday as death toll rises, calling the Camp Fire the most destructive fire in California history. Ad that seeks to ban palm oil in the UK is banned for being to political. Mississippi senator Cindy Hyde-Smith faces criticism after joking about ""public hanging."" Kellyanne Conway says that the video of Jim Acosta at Trump's press conference was not altered, but was only ""sped up."" Steve King denies calling immigrants ""dirt"" until the audio was released. Breaking News: Marvel's Stan Lee dies at the age of 95. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final Recountdown
Close elections result in recounts in Florida, Arizona, and Georgia. Trump continues to treat female reporters rudely at press conferences. After Jeff Sessions resignation, thousands are protesting across America to #ProtectMueller. Journalist Lauren Duca joins us for an interview about key takeaways from the 2018 midterm elections. Lastly, we wrap up this week by discussing what we've learned. Cohost: Brooke Thomas Guest: Lauren Duca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctored Doom
A mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA leaves 12 dead, including the shooter. CNN's Jim Acosta banned from White House after heated interaction, and Sarah Sanders shares doctored video to justify doing so. Donald Trump, Jr. reportedly fears he will receive formal indictment. Jeff Sessions is out as attorney general and replaced by Matthew Whitaker. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractures 3 ribs in fall. Cohost: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Majority Report
John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson recap last night's Election results: what did we win and what the Democrats need to do with their House majority? We also have two awesome guests, Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland and The Nation's Zoe Carpenter, for Midterm elections analysis. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Emma Vigeland & Zoe Carpenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election Special with Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur joins John for a 2-hour Eleciton Day extravaganza! Epic Politics Man Michael Shure, TYT and The Intercept's Ryan Grim skypes in from a speeding train, John Pudner is a Republican who wants money out of politics, NY Public Advocate Candidate Nomiki Konst, PLUS Triumph the Insult Comic Dog publicly neuters Ted Cruz, and an elderly Beto O'Rourke voter will melt your heart. Cohost: Cenk Uygur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-Election Special with Alyssa Milano
It's the 2018 Midterm Election Eve and we have Alyssa Milano in studio to cover important ballot measures and key governors races. We also discuss what's at stake in this election and the importance of voting. Cohost: Alyssa Milano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterms Are Coming
Trump tweets out 'Sanctions are Coming"" warning to Iran. He also releases a statement about the migrant caravan, saying ""...Anyone throwing rocks, we will consider that a firearm."" A study shows that the stress from the midterms are causing Democrats to ""eat their feelings."" Allie Cohn, member of the DSA National Political Committee, joins us for an interview about DSA-backed candidates. Rapper Gaiaisi on Republicans' war on animals and human health. Tune in to The Damage Report on Monday for our special guest actress Alyssa Milano! Cohost: Brett Erlich Guests: Allie Cohn & Gaiaisi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fright House
In just days before the midterm election, we see panic from the Trump Administration. Bernie Sanders calls Trump the ""most racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted president,"" and comments on whether he'll run in 2020. Trump continues to blame Democrats by tweeting out a Willie-Horton style ad. Today's episode also includes interviews about toxic flame retardants with Jamie Lincoln Kitman and climate change with Bill McKibben. Jamie Lincoln Kitman & Bill McKibben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scare-avan Feat. Kyle Kulinski
Mueller sexual harassment hoax. Right wing triggered by Don Lemon. Women leaves racist letter on neighboor's door. Trump's caravan fearmongering. Interview with TYT Network's Kyle Kulinski, creator of Secular Talk. Cohost: Jayar Jackson Guests: Kyle Kulinski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices