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Episode 127: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Midterms
ECampaigns for this year’s midterm elections have officially kicked off, and even though there’s no shortage of inspirational candidates running, there’s also some candidates that are cuckoo for Cocopuffs, such as Joe Arpaio. We’ll also talk about Joe Biden’s condescending message to millennials, DAPL’s numerous spills, Tom Perez’s first year as DNC Chairman, DACA negotiations, and more. Enjoy the show!

Episode 126: The McResistance (January 11, 2018)
EIn this episode we pull no punches whatsoever. We’ll first discuss the #Resistance—otherwise known as the ‘McResistance’—that is currently smitten by the idea of Oprah Winfrey running for president in 2020. Apparently four years of a President Trump isn’t enough for them. Additionally, we’ll discuss the revelations in Michael Wolff’s new book ‘Fire & Fury’ about the Trump White House. Also in this episode: smears against Bernie and Jane Sanders, an update to net neutrality, Jeff Sessions’ attack on legal marijuana, DACA, Joe Arpaio, and much more! Enjoy the show, everyone!

Episode 125: A Year of Trump (January 4, 2018)
EIn our first episode of 2018, we’ll kick off the show by giving you an overview of all of the damage Donald Trump caused during his first year as president. Additionally, we’ll talk about failed presidential candidates that refuse to retire, the FCC’s next plan that will ruin the internet, the Jill Stein investigation, and Bernie Sanders’ warning to Republicans. Finally, Ron Placone joins the show to talk about the controversy surrounding Justice Democrats and Cenk Uygur. All of these topics—and THEN some—will be covered in this edition of the program. Enjoy the show!

Episode 124: The Fight To Save Net Neutrality Begins
EIn this gigantic episode of The Humanist Report—and our last show of 2017—we’ll kick things off with more than an hour of net neutrality coverage, including the ways in which we can now fight back against the FCC’s decision, what to expect, why the fight for public broadband matters now more than ever, and more of Ajit Pai’s smug lies and contradictions. We’ll also discuss the Republican Party’s last ‘f*ck you’ to Americans for the year, and how they’re already planning to screw over the poor even more in 2018. Additionally, Mike talks to Nomiki Konst to get the inside scoop on the DNC Unity Reform Commission, and comedian Jimmy Dore talks to Mike about the Democratic Party’s refusal to be liberal. We’ll end the show with our annual award show and a recap of 2017. If you can handle listening to someone complain about politics for MORE THAN THREE HOURS… you’re in for a treat! Enjoy the show!

Episode 123: The End of Net Neutrality
EIn this episode of the podcast, we’ll discuss a leaked video that showed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai joking about being a shill for Verizon. We’ll also talk about a Vice interview with Chairman Pai wherein he actually admits there’s a “risk” when it comes to repealing net neutrality. In addition, we’ll talk about how Pai may be guilty of obstructing justice, and what the literal inventors of the internet had to say about the FCC’s mission to ruin the internet. But the fight to save the internet isn’t over just yet, because one congressman proposed legislation that would restore net neutrality. Additionally, we’ll cover the outcome of the DNC Unity Reform Commission, and a troubling new detail we learned about the #GOPTaxScam. These subjects and more will be covered in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 122: Dirty Don & Sour Pai's Tasteless Games
EIn this episode we’ll continue our discussion about net neutrality and talk about how the FCC is essentially taunting net neutrality activists at this point by calling them “desperate” and reitering their unwillingness to budge from their anti-internet position. We’ll also talk about the Republican Party’s tax reform plan/scam that ensures millionaires and billionaires get the trillions in tax cuts they were promised by raising our taxes to pay for it. These issues and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 121: Pai's Lies
EIn this episode we continue last week’s discussion about the importance of net neutrality. Specifically, we’ll talk about Ajit Pai’s refusal to lsiten to Americans, other Republican FCC comissioners’ lies, and the propaganda Fox News is producing on behalf of ISPs by providing cover to the FCC. We’ll also talk about Comcast’s plan to offer “fast lanes” once net neutrality is repealed, and why one FCC commissioner called on Americans to stop them from gutting net neutrality. Additionally, we’ll discuss CNN’s tax reform debate with Bernie Sanders, Trump’s takeover of the CFPB, and Project Veritas’ epic fail, and Bernie’s 2020 presidential prep. It’s not too fun of a news week, but hopefully you’ll find this episode informative regardless, so enjoy the show!

Episode 120: The Internet's Biggest Threat
EThe FCC announced their plan to fully repeal Title II net neutrality regulations, which is set to be voted on December 14th. In this episode we’ll talk about the FCC’s nefarious plan to destroy the internet as we know it, and how the FCC is ignoring the will of the people, and making the internet less accessible—and reliable—overall. We’ll also discuss how the FCC is paving the way for the corpororatization of local news channels. Also in this episode: the Keystone XL pipeline, the Republican’s tax reform bill, the DNC’s fundraising fail, and our favorite multi-millionaire Stephen Cloobeck. Not the funnest week for news, but hopefully you’ll find this episode informative. Enjoy the show… maybe?

Episode 119: The Animals Run The Zoo
EAmerican politics seems to get crazier every week; and we’ll highlight the craziness in both parties in this episode, starting with a Republican lunatic from Alabama named Roy Moore, who’s even too loathsome for the national Republican Party. We’ll also talk about how the Republicans are planning to rob the middle class in order to give tax breaks to their wealthy donors, Trump’s failure to call out a dictator’s human rights violations, and we’ll also provide you with an update to last week’s discussion about Donna Brazile’s revelations about the DNC, and end the episode with a discussion about the DNC’s need to reform. All of these topics—plus more—are covered in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 118: Brazile’s Bombshell
EFormer DNC Interim Chair Donna Brazile flipped Washington D.C. on its head this week with her revelation about how the Clinton campaign took full control of the DNC prior to being her Party’s nominee. We’ll talk about the backlash Brazile received, how the media downplayed her revelation, the response from Democratic Party leaders who are trying to avoid talking about it, and how Democratic establishment loyalists like Joy Ann Reid are still trying to gaslight progressives in spite of overwhelming evidence that the 2016 primary was rigged against Bernie Sanders. Additionally we’ll talk about the Paradise Papers, Donald Trump’s trip to Asia, and chat with comedian Graham Ellwood about the state of American politics and whether or not the Democratic Party can even be reformed at this point. All of these topics and more are discussed in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 117: Mueller Indicts, Liberals Fight
EIn this episode we’ll provide you with a comprehensive overview of Special Counselor Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump and Russia including the indictments, the scope of his investigation, Fusion GPS and Uranium One. Additionally, we’ll provide you with an update to the DNC’s purge of progressives and how the sitution has actually gotten worse, as Chairman Perez is now blocking progressive candidates’ access to NGP VAN. We’ll also discuss Joy Reid’s coverage of the progressive purge from the DNC, Tulsi’s response to the DNC purge, the government’s new spying powers, Pat Robert’s insanity, and U.S. imperialism. These topics (and more) are all covered in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 116: Perez's Progressive Purge
EIn this episode of The Humanist Report we begrudgingly rehash the 2016 division between progressives and neoliberals. This discussion was catalyzed by DNC Chairman Tom Perez’s decision to purge progressives from the DNC. We’ll talk about his response to the backlash he’s received, and we’ll also hear from Donna Brazile, and what she has to say to progressives angered by her appointment to the DNC Rules Committee. We’ll also talk about how DNC cronies smeared anti-Brazile progressives. Additionally, we’ll talk about Trump’s warmongering, the Republican Party’s lunacy, and media bias (featuring Fox News and our friend Bill Maher). All of these topics (plus more) are covered in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 115: Conman Don & His Republican Pawns
EIn this episode we’ll talk about President Trump’s attacks on the Affordable Care Act, freedom of the press, and John McCain. Additionally, we’ll cover the Democratic Party’s unwillingness to appeal to progressives with stories about Senator Dick Durbin, DNC Chairman Tom Perez and corporate Democrats like Joe Manchin and Heidi Heitkamp (and their willingness to rollover on tax reform). We’ll also talk about Bernie Sanders and his criticism of Republican cronyism, his prospects in 2020, and how his appearance at the women’s march angered the Clinton cult. We’ve even got Pokémon Go in this episode—really! There’s something for everyone (well, not really) and THEN some. Enjoy the show!

Episode 114: Trumpmania, DNC Greed, & Politics as Usual
EIn this edition of The Humanist Report, we’ll discuss Donald Trump’s odd attacks on individuals within his own party and administration, along with the ramifications of his upcoming inevitable decision to decertify the Iran deal. We’ll also discuss triggered Trumpflakes that couldn’t stand one videogame’s viral marketing strategy. We’ll also talk about the DNC’s refusal to give up donations it accepted from Harvey Weinstein, when the FCC is expected to gut net neutrality, YouTube’s demonetization nonsense, late night comedians like Jimmy Fallon and Bill Maher, Facebook’s insidious plan to takeover the internet, and Bernie Sanders’ plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free. All of these topics—and more—are discussed right here in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Episode 113: Disaster In Puerto Rico, Tragedy In Las Vegas
EIn this episode we’ll talk about the ongoing disaster in Puerto Rico as well as the horrific tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas this week. Additionally, we’ll discuss Trump’s lies about his tax reform plan, the Democratic Party’s attempt to rig the 2020 primaries, the hypocrisy of one “family values” Republican, Ajit Pai’s re-confirmation to the FCC, the Medicare for All litmus test, and more. Normally, we’d tell you to enjoy the show, but this episode isn’t very enjoyable, honestly. Can we please have some good news for Episode 114?

Episode 112: Tuckin’ Frump
EPresident Trump has turned up his inner-a$$hole to level 1000; and as a result, we’re going to focus on his latest shenanigans ranging from his tax cut proposal for the rich, mishandling of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, his hypocrisy regarding political correctness, and his broken promise to Haitians residing in Florida. We’ll also discuss Bernie Sanders’ progressive foreign policy vision, Hillary’s freudian slip, and Fox News’ unfathomable level of hypocrisy. These topics and more are tackled in Episode 112 of The Humanist Report. Enjoy!

Episode 111: Bernie’s Bill
EBernie Sanders finally unveiled his highly-anticipated ‘Medicare for All’ bill (S. 1804). We dedicate this episode to Bernie’s bill and discuss its support among Senate Democrats, the health insurance industry’s response to it, how Republicans plan to attack it, corporate media’s disengenuous coverage of it, and we’ll also call out some Democrats that are trying to pretend it doesn’t exist. We’ll also talk about Graham-Cassidy—the Republican Party’s new attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare—and whether or not this iteration of their so-called “healthcare reform” legislation has a chance of passing. For all things healthcare in politics, we’ve got you covered this week on the show today. Enjoy!

Episode 110: Hillary Clinton and Her Minions Seek Vengeance on America
EIn this episode—the longest in the history of our show—we’ll cover President Trump’s cruel decision to end DACA along with his plans to resell ‘trickle-down’ economics to the American people. We’ll also focus on the return of Hillary Clinton and challenge the arguments made in her new book, ‘What Happened.’ But Hillary Clinton’s return was accompanied by her most prominent minions including Peter Daou (with a new pro-Hillary propaganda website to attack progressives called “Verrit”) and Joy Ann Reid (who claims the Democratic Party should focus on identity politics and ignore economic issues). After covering these knuckleheads, we’ll shift focus to Medicare for All in the second half of the show. Finally, we’ll end the episode on a lighter note with a Patreon Q&A, and an interview with 2018 congressional candidate Sarah Smith and comedian Ron Placone, respectively. It’s the last episode for two weeks, as Mike will take a break to get hitched. Oh yeah—we also passed 25 million total views! Woohoo! So if you’re able to sit through 3+ hours of Mike ranting about politics then buckle up, because we’ve got a great show for you!

Episode 109: Medicare for All, DNC Fraud Lawsuit, Harvey, and DACA
EIn this episode, we’ll first dive into the ruling for the #DNCFraudLawsuit and discuss Judge Zloch’s decision to ultimately dismiss the case. We’ll also talk about Bernie Sanders’ ‘Medicare for All’ bill and an unlikely ally that decided to support it (spoiler: Kamala Harris). Additionally, with the devastation occurring in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Harvey, we talk about the need for a serious discussion surrounding climate change. Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of DACA, and why Donald Trump should absolutley not rescind it. All of these topics and more are discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 108: Trump’s Continuation of U.S. Imperialism Isn’t Shocking
EIn this episode we’ll discuss President Trump’s recent announcement to expand and extend the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan. The saddest part is that he’s facing little to no resistance from the Democratic Party and media. Additionally, Trump threatened Venezuela with military action; a country that joins the ranks of North Korea and Iran, both of which were also threatened by Donald Trump. Also, we’ll talk about the backlash neo-nazis received after Charlottesville, Elizabeth Warren’s fiery Netroots Nation speech, Bernie Sanders’ push for single-payer, Joy Reid and Joan Walsh’s shenanigans, MSNBC’s coverage of net neutrality, and more! Enjoy the show!

Episode 107: Progressives Vs. Neoliberals and the Fight for Democracy
EIn this episode we’ll provide you with an update to the Kamala Harris Vs. Bernie Sanders debate, but open the show with the ongoing cold war between the U.S. and North Korea. We’ll also talk about Bernie Sanders’ push for single-payer, Joe Manchin’s 2018 chances, and we’ll also assess Trump’s first 200 days as president. All of these topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 106: Democrats Need Voters, But Only Want Donors
EThe Democratic Party establishment is poised to make 2020 a rehash of 2016, because they’re shunning voters in favor of their donors. In this week’s episode we’ll talk about how they’re already trying to push Senator Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the 2020 presidential frontrunner, and simultaneously, they’re bashing anyone that isn’t full throatedly embracing her. We’ll talk about why progressives are rightfully skeptical about Harris. Additionally, we’ll talk about Bernie Sanders’ fair drug price proposal, a gay cartoon that triggered conservatives, Cory Booker’s marijuana legalization bill, and the media’s disengenuous reporting on single-payer healthcare. All of these topics (and more) are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 105: Trump’s Quest to Ruin America Continues
EIn this episode, we’ll give you the breakdown of the ongoing healthcare debate in Washington D.C. with regards to Obamacare’s fate and whether or not Trumpcare will pass. Additionally, we’ll discuss Trump’s ban on Transgender individuals from serving in the military, the FCC’s unwillingness to listen to Americans, the Awan family and their ties to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ruben Kihuen’s lies about Single-Payer healthcare, and the Democratic Party’s attempt to rebrand themselves as populists. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 104: As Trumpcare Falls, Single-Payer Rises
EIn this episode, we’ll discuss the aftermath of the Republican Party’s ‘American Health Care Act’ (aka “Trumpcare”) failure. The bill collapsed after more Senate Republicans announced their opposition to the bill. It lead to intra-party conflict, and a demoralized, angry Trump. We’ll also talk about how Bernie Sanders is capitalizing on this situation, and how single-payer got both a new friend and enemy this week in Al Gore and President Trump, respectively. We’ll also talk about the Democratic Party’s “donor primary” as well as Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to bring back one of the least popular policies in the country: civil asset forfeiture. Finally, we’ll bring you an exclusive announcement from last week about how Amy Vilela, a pro-Medicare for All 2018 candidate is challenging Rep. Ruben Kihuen after he refused to support single-payer healthcare. These topics and more are discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 103: Corporate Democrats Continue to Hold America Back
EIn this episode we focus on the pro-corporate Democrats like Joe Manchin and Brad Sherman, that offer voters nothing while simultaneously giving their donors everything. They’re holding the Democratic Party back, and as a result, the rest of the country back. We’ll also talk about Bernie Sanders’ 2018 challenger as well as his thoughts on whether or not he’ll be running in 2020. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 102: The Bernie Sanders Witch Hunt
EThis week we supply viewers with an update to the Bernie & Jane Sanders FBI investigation after new details emerged that made it even more evident this is the witchiest witch hunt of all witch hunts. Additionally, we’ll talk about CNN’s meme meltdown, Democrats’ messaging for 2018, Christ Christie’s #Beachgate, and the scope of the FCC’s fraud comment problem. All of these topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 101: America’s Mainstream Media Keeps Getting Worse
EIn this episode we take a moment to reflect on how terrible America’s mainstream media really is; CNN staffers resigned after publishing a bogus Trump-Russia story, Fox News hosts implied healthcare isn’t important since everybody’s going to die one day anyway, and MSNBC’s Joy Ann Reid defended Nancy Pelosi against calls that she should resign by equating any and all opposition to Pelosi with birtherism and sexism. What is wrong with all of these news networks, seriously? Also in this episode, we’ll tackle the FBI’s investigation into Bernie & Jane Sanders, discuss net neutrality, lambast Jason Chaffetz for his hypocrisy, and speak with The Rational National’s David Doel. All of these topics are discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 100: The Republican Healthcare Calamity
EIn the 100th episode of The Humanist Report, we’re diving into the special election that took place in Georgia’s 6th congressional district to determine why the Democratic Party’s new sweetheart, Jon Ossoff, lost. Additionally, we’ll discuss the GOP’s healthcare bill that will soon be coming up for a vote in the Senate (we’ll talk about what’s in it, the protests against it, and how Democrats are fighting it). We’ll also talk about Philando Castile, Hawaii’s universal basic income bill, net neutrality, and how President Trump recently insulted the poor. All of these issues and more will be discussed. Enjoy!

Episode 99: Progressives Push Back Against Establishment Attacks
EIn this episode we focus on two primary matters: (1) smears launched against progressives, and (2) how we’ve had recent victories. When it comes to the former topic, we’ll dive into attacks against Bernie Sanders’ supporters by media figures such as Joy Ann Reid and The New York Times. We’ll also talk about how Bernie & his supporters are being blamed for the Virginia attack. On the other hand, the progressive movement has had some success as of late, and many are feeling reinvigorated after the 2nd Annual People’s Summit. Additionally, we’ll talk about the good news with regards to net neutrality, the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Flint water crisis. All of these topics and more will be addressed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 98: An American Circus (Starring the Republican Party)
EIn this episode we discuss the stupidity of the modern Republican Party, starting with the FCC and Republican Chairman Ajit Pai, Georgian GOP candidate Karen Handel’s freudian slip, Trump’s potential obstruction of justice, and how Trump’s administration sparked global backlash by withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord. But we didn’t forget about corporate Democrats! We’ll also talk about how disgraced DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was busted doing something shady as well as House Democrats that refuse to support single-payer. Mike also speaks with 2018 congressional candidates Cori Bush and Paula Swearengin. All of these topics and more are discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 97: The Uncertain Future for the Planet, Internet, & Healthcare
EIn this episode we tackle three huge issues: climate change, net neutrality, and healthcare. We open the episode by discussing the ramifications of President Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. We’ll also discuss how thousands of phony anti-net neutrality comments are being submitted to the FCC using celebrity monikers, ordinary citizens’ identities, and even dead people’s identities. And when it comes to healthcare in America, the GOP-backed American Healthcare Act may be looming over our heads, but we had a HUGE victory in California with respect to single-payer. Additionally, we’ll talk about progressives such as Nina Turner, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, and also corporate Democrats like Cory Booker and Hillary Clinton. These topics and more will be discussed in this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Episode 96: The Fight To Protect Net Neutrality Continues
EIn this episode we continue our coverage of the FCC’s attack on net neutrality, and provide you with an update with respect to how the industry is coming to the FCC’s defense. Additionally, we’ll discuss how President Trump’s budget is unusually cruel. We’ll also discuss corporate Democrats such as Tom Perez, and what the Democratic Party establishment believes should be their primary focus in 2018. All of these topics and more will be discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 95: Sound the Alarms: The Internet’s End May be Nigh
EIn this week’s episode, we talk about the FCC’s 2-1 vote to rollback Title II net neutrality protections, which would destroy the internet as we know it and allow Internet Service Providers like Comcast to choose winners and losers. It would be an unmitigated disaster, and we discuss ways to influence the FCC to reverse course before making their final vote in August. We also talk about the bombshell Comey memo, and how it could potentially lead to impeachment if it can be proven that President Trump did, in fact, attempt to obstruct justice. We’ll also talk about grassroots activism at town halls for Medicare for All, Bernie Sanders’ debate with John Kasich, and Jeff Sessions’ crackdown on crime. All of these topics and more will be discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 94: Pissed Off Americans Fight Back!
EIn a follow up to last week’s episode, we discuss how Americans have responded to President Trump and the GOP’s decision to vote away health insurance for millions of Americans. In town halls across the country, Americans have spoken out, and they’ve also overwhelmingly pushed back against the FCC’s harmful agenda to gut net neutrality. Additionally, we’ll discuss Sean Spicer’s fear of reporters, Bill Maher’s richsplaining, the DNC fraud lawsuit, student loan debt, the Dakota Access Pipeline, recreational marijuana in Vermont, and the Comey kerfuffle. All of these segments and more are included in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 93: Donald Trump and Republicans' Disdain Towards Americans
EIn this episode we discuss the Republicans’ vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in the House, and talk about how Trump is trying to widen the scope of corruption in Washington D.C. by allowing religious organizations to contribute to the political campaigns of politicians. We also talk about how corporatist Democrats are maintaining their stronghold on the Party. We also discuss Flint, Michigan, liberal comedians, Jimmy Kimmel backlash, and more. Enjoy!

Episode 92: The Attack on Net Neutrality and the Internet
EIn this episode we tackle the numerous ways average Americans are getting screwed over, with an emphasis on net neutrality. We also discuss President Trump’s tax reform plan, the GOP’s plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and how Republicans have committed to destroying human life. We also take on the smear campaign against Bernie Sanders by hack journalists, and provide you with a crucial update to the DNC class action lawsuit. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 91: The Progressive Ultimatum: Medicare For All or Bust
EIn this episode we provide you with an update about the Bernie Sanders & Tom Perez unity tour, and we take the time to focus on momentom for ‘Medicare for All’ at Democratic town halls. Additionally, we call politicians unwilling to get on board with a single-payer system. We also talk about Attorney General’s reefer madness, the pharmaceutical industry’s greed, Ivanka Trump’s conflict of interest, Sean Spicer’s incompetence, and the lack of media attention paid to major humanitarian crises. We also chat with Tim Black about Trump’s madness and media’s bias. Enjoy!

Episode 90: The Media & Democrats’ Unholy Alliance With Trump
EIn this extended episode—and 100,000 subscriber milestone special—we discuss the aftermath of Trump’s belligerence, namely the response from corporate media and the political establishment. We also talk about the DNC’s unity tour with Bernie Sanders, Sean Spicer’s mishap, Rachel Maddow’s Russian obsession, and Trump’s crafty scheme to cut social security, and Mike chats with H.A. Goodman. Additionally, we celebrate reaching 100,000 subscribers, and talk about what’s next for the channel. All of these topics and more will be discussed in this ‘Lord of the Rings’ length episode of The Humanist Report. Enjoy!

Episode 89: President Trump is a Bloodthirsty Warmonger. Surprised?
EIn this extended edition of The Humanist Report, we address Trump’s military conflict and potential future conflicts, the end of online privacy, the confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch, and we’ll also discuss how the FCC is planning to end net neutrality. We’ll also discuss Noam Chomsky’s interview in Democracy Now!, who Hillary Clinton is blaming now for losing, how Bernie bros are allegedly agents of Russian disinformation, and finally, we’ll catch up with former DNC Chair Sam Ronan. All of these topics, plus more will be covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 88: Republicans’ Love Affair With Corporate America is Stronger Than Ever
EIn this episode we’ll talk about the various ways Republicans are continuing their love affair with corporations while simultaneously screwing over the American people. First, we’ll discuss how they gave Comcast and Verizon permission to sell your private online information. Why? Because they’re bought and paid for by broadband companies that want to exploit consumers. We’ll also talk about the handouts President Trump keeps giving to the richest 1% of Americans, while simultaneously taking steps to harm average American workers. Additionally, we’ll tackle spineless Democrats that have decided to cave to President Trump with respect to his Supreme Court nomination, and discuss the latest nonsense espoused by the DNC’s establishment all-stars, Debbie & Donna. Finally, we’ll talk with Nick Brana, founder of the #DraftBernie movement. All of these topics as well as more will be covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 87: The Democratic Ship Continues To Sink
EIn this extended episode, we’ll discuss Donna Brazile’s attempts to repair her public image by confessing she lied about leaking a CNN question to Hillary Clinton ahead of a town hall. We’ll also discuss Rachel Maddow’s new theory about how Russians influenced the election: through Bernie Sanders’ supporters. Moving on, we’ll discuss the establishment’s condemnation of so-called ideological “purity tests” by progressives, and we make the case as for why it’s necessary to push the Democratic Party to the left. Additionally, we’ll talk about Flint, Michigan, Gorsuch’s Senate confirmation hearings, Sarah Palin’s hypocrisy, and President Trump’s failed attempt at healthcare reform. All of these topics and more will be discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 86: Bernie Sanders is the Only Politician That Gives a Damn About You
EIn this episode we discuss how Bernie Sanders is beginning to prove the red/blue state dichotomy is false, and we’ll also talk about how his vision of Medicare-for-all might come to fruition one day as Trumpcare implodes before our very eyes. We’ll also talk about the various ways President Trump is ruining the country, and how his cozy relationship with the criminal banks he once opposed may facilitate another economic collapse. All of these stories and more will be discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 85: Both Parties Are Competing to Be the Least Competent in D.C.
EEpisode 85: Both Parties Are Competing to Be the Least Competent in D.C. by Mike Figueredo

Episode 84: The Democratic Party Is Dead
EIn this episode we discuss the aftermath of the DNC Chair election, and how the victory of corporatist, establishment-backed Democrat Tom Perez was the last nail in the Democratic Party’s coffin. Additionally, we’ll discuss how billionaires are plotting a takeover of the Party, the war on weed, the FCC’s assault on net neutrality, and President Trump’s insidious plan to gut medicaid funding and increase defense spending. All of these topics—plus more—will be covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 83: The DNC Chair Race, Corporate Democrats, & Trumpism
EIn this episode, we wrap up our coverage of the DNC Chair race by discussing the final DNC Chair debate before the vote. Additionally, we’ll discuss corporate Democrats such as Claire McCaskill and Joe Manchin, and discuss Trumpism in America when it comes to Betsy DeVos and Scott Pruitt with respect to the danger they pose in their government positions. We’ll also tackle the recent wave of anti-transgender hysteria in the country. All of these topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 82: The DNC Chair Race Will Determine the Party’s Fate
EIn this episode, with just one week before the DNC Chair election, we dive into the most important stories surrounding the race. We’ll talk about Keith Ellison, Sam Ronan, Jehmu Greene, Ray Buckley, and Tom Perez. Specifically, we’ll discuss why Tom Perez cannot become the next DNC Chair. We’ll also talk about how DNC leaders are annoyed with progressive callers that have been lobbying them to support progressive candidates. Finally, we’ll discuss President Trump’s first month and how Russian hysteria doesn’t just undermine him—it undermines international peace and stability. All of these topics and more are covered in this episode. Enjoy!

Episode 81: The DNC Chair Race & Democrats’ Uncertain Future
EIn this episode we tackle the DNC Chair race and introduce viewers to Sam Ronan, a DNC Chair candidate that seems to be listening to progressives. Additionally, we’ll discuss the Bernie Sanders Vs. Ted Cruz debate, Donald Trump’s third week in office, and how public pressure is overwhelming Republicans. Mike also chats with Sam Ronan about why he should be the next DNC Chair. All of these topics and more will be covered in today’s episode. Enjoy!

Episode 80: President Trump’s Dangerous Shenanigans, the DNC Chair Race, & More
EDonald Trump hasn't even been the president for two weeks and he’s already ruining America in a number of ways. In this episode we’ll discuss the the dangerous policies he’s implementing and how the American people are already growing tired of his tyranny. Additionally, we’ll cover the DNC Chair race and discuss progressives like Bernie Sanders, Nina Turner, and Tulsi Gabbard. Enjoy!

Episode 79: President Trump’s Tyranny Commences
EIn this episode, we’ll talk about the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, and how he’s already proving to be a disaster. Additionally, we’ll discuss why Trump’s new FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, poses a threat to net neutrality. We’ll also talk about the Democratic Party’s missteps in taking on Trump, the DNC Chair race, as well as a new initiative launched by The Young Turks, Secular Talk, and veterans of Bernie Sanders’ campaign to take over the Democratic Party: Justice Democrats. All of these topics and more will be discussed. Enjoy!

Episode 78: Terrifying President, Clueless Democrats
EAs we film this episode, Donald Trump is being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party establishment has no idea how to effectively combat his harmful agenda, nor do they have an adequate plan to reform the party in order to return it to its grassroots core. We’ll discuss why the Democratic Party is a lost cause, especially considering the line up of potential DNC Chairs. Additionally, we’ll discuss the plethora of new confirmation hearings of potential department heads President Trump has nominated, the Republican Party’s odious plan to gut the Endangered Species Act, Chelsea Manning, and more. Enjoy!