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May 14, 2020
The Damage Report with John Iadarola - S3 - E95
Whistleblower and ousted vaccine Dr. Rick Bright testifies before Congress, condemning the Trump Admin’s pandemic response so far and warning of “unprecedented illness and fatalities” should “we fail to develop a national coordinated response based in science.” There may be actual consequences for Senators involved in the pandemic insider trading scandal. A key anti-surveillance bill fails by one vote in the Senate. Trump doesn’t get why Dr. Fauci is warning against sending children back to school, ignoring the mysterious Covid-related disease that has affected kids in 15 states so far. Trump’s Covid-19 testing plan falls totally short. AOC calls for billionaires to pay taxes and Trumpers forgot to turn their brains on. Alex Morse LIVE on his campaign to represent MA-01 and how establishment Dem incumbent Richard Neal is harming the lives of his constituents, as well as Americans nationwide.
The Damage Report with John Iadarola: Season 3 - 101 Episode s
3x45 - March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
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.
3x46 - March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
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.
3x47 - March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020
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!
3x48 - March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020
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.
3x49 - March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
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.
3x50 - March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
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.
3x51 - March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
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!
3x52 - March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
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.
3x53 - March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
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.
3x54 - March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
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.
3x55 - March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
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.
3x56 - March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
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!
3x57 - March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
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.
3x58 - March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020
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.
3x59 - March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
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.
3x60 - March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Bernie Sanders proves he can get anything done after demanding stronger conditions on corporate welfare funds. The stock market opened back up today and nearly 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. Fox and Friends expose their privilege without even realizing. Economists and Trump call to end the lockdown to save the economy. Michael Shure LIVE on if Trump's daily press conferences are helpful or a breeding ground for misinformation. We break down two ads that SLAM Trump for not taking the Coronavirus seriously from the beginning. Aaron Glantz LIVE on the COVID-19 bailout and relief for workers impacted.
3x61 - March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
Trump thinks New York is being greedy for asking for the necessary medical machines needed to save lives. Fox News cronie Geraldo Rivera tells viewers that New York needs to shut up and rally around the president. Two poll workers who were forced to work the previous election have tested positive for the virus. AOC put the House Floor on blast. It’s time to take out the trash and John and Brett have the stinkiest folks to throw out today.
3x62 - March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020
Trump continues to prove he cares more about Wall Street crooks than the American people by refusing Congressional oversight on the Coronavirus relief bill. High TV ratings and death numbers are good news in Donald Trump's eyes. Yamiche Alcindor stands up to Trump and attempts to hold him accountable. Joe Biden proves that if he becomes the nominee Trump is going to eat him alive during a debate. AOC and others bring attention to the need for rent and mortgage relief. Chris Armitage LIVE on his race to congress.
3x63 - March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
Trump proves he knows absolutely nothing about South Korea. Internet clowns, Diamond and Silk, believe that the number of people that have tragically died from Coronavirus was forged to make Donald Trump look bad. A group of women in an ICE detainment center believe they have been exposed to Coronavirus. Bernie once again shows he has the path to beat Joe Biden. News broke today that CNN’s Cuomo has tested positive for COVID19. Congressman Ro Khanna LIVE on DC’s response to the pandemic.
3x64 - April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
Trump finally acknowledges that the US is suffering from the Coronavirus. Of course, mainstream media gives him too much of. pat on the back for not being incompetent for the first time in three years. Trump can't keep track of his lies at this point. Senators are trading stocks and using their political power for financial gain. Amazon fires a worker for speaking out about poor work conditions in the pandemic. The View is just as slimy as other corporate media outlets and throws shade at Bernie Sanders. Dr. Robbie Goldstein LIVE on his race to Congress.
3x65 - April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
The number of people who have filed for unemployment has nearly doubled in the past week. Ryan Grim LIVE on his recent article on Joe Bidens sexual assault allegations. A look at the stark difference in how Bernie and Biden’s campaigns are handling the pandemic. Wisconsin is still on track to hold their primary next week. Ben Dixon LIVE on Biden’s sad excuse of a campaign. On The View yesterday Whoopi Goldberg gave Bernie Sanders a trick question.
3x66 - April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
Capt. Brett Crozier a Navy commander was relieved of his command after making the safety call to quarantine his crew. Fox News bites off more than they can chew when Dr. Desai makes it clear that the US is far behind other countries when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Dr. Nicole Saphier also puts Fox and Friends on blast after they try to defend governors for not ordering for a quarentine. Finally a batch of some really good news, including cute pups and the innovative ways that nursing homes are still having fun. To top it off John and Brett share their garbage folks of the week. Jess Scarane LIVE to update us on how her campaign for Delaware senate is going and why she wants to unseat Chris Coons, especially related to how he's been responding to the pandemic.
3x67 - April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020
Breaking news Wisconsin has delayed its primary election. The US Army took an assessment in February that predicted hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from Coronavirus in a worst-case scenario. Surgeon General vice-admiral Jerome Adams states that the next two weeks will be comparative to 9/11 on a national scale. Trump continues to promote the use of Hydroxychloroquine, even though it has NOT been tested and has killed people. Deb Snell, AFT President, SLAMS Trump and calls him out for being a snake oil salesman. Boomers can't stay out of Church and just simply trust medical professionals. Throwback to when Hillary Clinton explained why primaries don't need to end soon...if it's an election involving her. David Swanson LIVE on his new book "20 Dictators."
3x68 - April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
Republicans are fine with risking the lives of Democrats in order to keep power in their favor... aka Wisconsin is still having an election. Long voting lines put the entire state at risk to increase their Coronavirus infection numbers. Trump's sinister intentions are exposed, and as we all assumed he in fact has shares in Hydroxychloroquine. Frequent television Trump fanatic Kayleigh McEnany will become Trump's new press secretary. Kelly Loeffler is a criminal. A racist Louisville-area doctor attempts to strangle and kill a young woman for not social distancing.
3x69 - April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
Heartbreaking news today as Bernie Sanders ends his campaign. He reminds us that it's more than a campaign, it's a movement. President Trump, who voted by mail, believes that voting by mail is corrupt and evil. Fox News and tin foil hat wearers believe the death number from Coronavirus is being inflated. Emma Vigeland joins us LIVE to help report the damage.
3x70 - April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020
Fox News, Trump and more right-wing cronies keep up their conspiracy theories about the covid-19 death count, with only Steve Doocy there to remind them that 60,000 deaths is not something we ought to callously dismiss. Paul Braun's campaign ad features racism and an automatic weapons giveaway. The largest pharmaceutical company to provide insulin has dropped its prices considerably given the severity of the pandemic. Michael Shure and John discuss the new state of the 2020 election now that Bernie has dropped out. Katrina vanden Heuvel LIVE on why the current crisis strengthens the case for a more robust social safety net and how Biden's take on the pandemic might doom us all.
3x71 - April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Trump continues to waste America's time and spread misinformation at his daily press conferences. Former MAGA supporters have taken off their rose tinted glasses and are saying enough is enough with Trump's dishonesty. USDA is in hot water for not adequately inspecting animal carcusses at slaughter plants. Brett Erlich LIVE for his best ways to pass time during the lockdown. It's time to take out the trash this week, that's right it’s Garbage People.
3x72 - April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
Trump proves he knows nothing about science after repeatedly calling the Coronavirus a bacteria. He also shows us once more how little he cares for the human race after saying we need to let Coronavirus just “wash over” America. NY Times put Trump on blast for knowing the possibility of a pandemic as early as January. Dr. Fauci is in danger of getting the boot from Trump for giving accurate information on CNN. Donald Trump has a grudge against the Post Office.
3x73 - April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
News broke this morning of former president Barack Obama endorsing Joe Biden. Jordan Uhl LIVE on yesterday's chaotic Trump press conference. President Trump attempted to defend his response to the pandemic, even though he was golfing and holding rallies throughout the month of February. Trump also makes the claim he has authority over all the states, which is dangerous and terrifying. Meanwhile Susan Collins approval rating is a flaming pile of garbage. David Becker LIVE on his op-ed on mail-in ballots and the 2020 election.
3x74 - April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020
Stimulus checks are set to arrive this week for Americans in need. Jayar Jackson joins us LIVE to discuss how people might not even get to keep that money. Trump admits he misses sports and somehow has time to watch old Baseball games. Apparently, the WWE is an essential business? Religious leaders who told their followers they would be fine to go out, inevitably got sick. CNN personality Chris Cuomo clearly needs to take a break. A Harvard study says we should practice social distancing until 2022. Tim Schwab LIVE on his article for The Nation on the Gates Foundation.
3x75 - April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020
Trump sheeple in Michigan and other states have taken to the streets to protest the lockdown, you know the one put into effect for their own safety. Ana Kasparian LIVE on how Fox News continues to spread the misinformation on the Coronavirus death toll. Steve Mnuchin believes that Americans can live on 1,200 dollars for four months. Caruso-Cabrera, is going to attempt to challenge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the New York primary. Jayar Jackson LIVE on religious leaders getting their followers sick. Steven Hassan also joins us LIVE to talk cults during the pandemic.
3x76 - April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
Daytime TV doctors are getting airtime on Fox News because...ya know all the real doctors are too busy saving lives. Meanwhile Dr. Fauci, opens up a can of whoop ass on Fox News. Brett Erlich LIVE on Trump’s big brain plan for reopening up the country. It’s Friday so it's time to take out the trash. John and Brett mix it up and share their top 10 tearjerker moments in movies. David Sirota LIVE on his role in Bernie Sanders campaign and progressives' next steps going forward.
3x77 - April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
A devastating shooting in Nova Scotia left 18 dead in what could be considered of the deadliest shootings in Candaian history. CBS news reporter Weijia Jiang attempts to hold President Trump accountable at the latest press conference. For some reason Trump believes that he has saved billions of lives, which is roughly the population of planet Earth. Trump sheeple continue to protest against social distancing and the stay at home orders. AOC doesn't rule out a possible run against Senator Chuck Schumer. Nadia Nazar LIVE on how Zero Hour is adapting to the pandemic and continuing their activism.
3x78 - April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020
Trump bans all immigration into the United States even though nobody probably wants to come here because we’re crawling with Coronavirus. This makes Fox and Friends sad because they can’t have their immigrant “servants” around anymore. President Trump and Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan duke it out on Twitter. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp wants to go bowling and ultimately see the people of his state fall ill. Jayar Jackson LIVE on the reality of COVID-19 cases specifically in Los Angeles county. Sean Hannity is finally caught with blood on his hands. Nayyera Haq LIVE on how the federal government is handling the pandemic.
3x79 - April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
Multiple studies show that if the US opened up the country the cases and deaths of Coronavirus would nearly double. GOP supporters literally want to sacrifice the weak to get their hair cut. Hydroxychloroquine, which Fox News continues to promote daily, has been proven to in fact kill you. Emma Vigeland LIVE to help us celebrate Earth Day! Today is the 50th anniversary of a special holiday. The Board of Elections commission in NYC wants to remove Bernie Sanders from the ballot. Jonathan Metzl LIVE on how red states could be suffering more from Coronavirus.
3x80 - April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is grilled on CNN after suggesting the city's hotels, casinos, restaurants and stores should re-open. Trump sought to "liberate Georgia" from the lockdown but then throws GA Gov. Kemp under the bus for doing exactly that. Voters and poll workers who participated in the Wisconsin election 2 weeks ago test positive for coronavirus. Trump's attempts to squash the USPS threaten democracy itself. Prediction models for how the pandemic is likely to affect Americans aren't taking into account the disproportionate amount of those incarcerated. Ramesh Srinivasan LIVE on progressive coalition building and keeping progressive momentum alive.
3x81 - April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
Trump's stupidity reaches new heights as he suggests disinfectant injections and UV light treatments to cure coronavirus. After much backlash, Trump backpedals by saying he was being sarcastic --despite having received a letter this week from a conspiracy theorist claiming that drinking bleach is a "miracle cure" for all diseases. Even Dr Birx couldn't hide her absolute shock when Trump dropped the bleach bomb during yesterday's press conference. Food safety regulations are being relaxed even more, despite one of the largest pork plants in the country being shut down last week after 600+ of its workers tested positive. Brett, John and you (yes, you!) explain who they picked for Garbage Person of the Week and why. The Squad's response to the latest pandemic bill is what true leadership looks like. Adam Eichen LIVE on how the media can save our democracy and elections during this pandemic.
3x82 - April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Trump cancels all foreseeable press conferences, angry about the backlash he received last week over peddling fake Covid-19 cures. Trump's "work ethic" during the pandemic is questioned as aides allege he spends most of his day "rage watching" the news. New York City activists and tenants are organizing the largest rent strike in nearly 100 years. More evidence of Tara Reade's allegations against Joe Biden are brought to light. Sen. Tom Cotton and Fox News host Maria Bartiromo try to stoke even more racism against the Chinese. Nelufar Hedayat LIVE on the impact of Trump's immigration ban on the refugee crisis and how the pandemic is causing an impending humanitarian catastrophe in refugee camps around the world.
3x83 - April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
House Reps, unable to figure out a way to work from home, will neither be returning to DC this week nor be passing any new bills as they had previously promised. Despite right-wing attempts to undermine the Covid-19 death count, studies show it's likely much higher than what's currently being reported. A lockdown protest leader contracts the virus but nevertheless regrets nothing. Tomi Lahren and other right-wing grifters' hypocrisy and racism is exposed, yet again. Diamond and Silk are fired after taking their conspiracy theories one step too far (and that's by Fox News standards.) MoveOn.org publishes a damning ad unmasking all of Trump's coronavirus lies. Dave Catanese LIVE on how the uncertainty caused by the pandemic is putting presidential campaign strategies in complete disarray.
3x84 - April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
Tucker Carlson might not be the worst by Fox News standards, but he still deserves to be the worst by ours. Trump wants to keep meat packing plants open no matter the consequences. The GOP is trying to make it even more difficult for people to claim unemployment benefits. Mike Pence, leader of the WH Covid-19 Task Force, refuses to wear a mask while visiting coronavirus patients. The NRA wants you to spend your stimulus money on weaponry --not rent or food. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty on what phase II of the pandemic response should look like and how risk perceptions have driven harmful policies on Covid-19.
3x85 - April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
Trump thinks that Covid-19 is just going to “leave,” despite a vaccine not having been developed yet. A new analysis reveals that at least 49 members of Congress have been cashing in on the pandemic, strategically trading million worth of stock transactions. The GOP is using the pandemic as an excuse to curtail abortion rights in at least 13 states. Ben Shapiro is caught being a giant hypocrite, yet again. Chris Hayes comes under fire for merely addressing the Tara Reade allegations against Joe Biden. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on how Trump's foreign policy decisions are putting our troops at risk of contracting Covid-19.
3x86 - May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
Workers at Target, Amazon, Instacart and more organize a historic May Day strike to demand better health and safety conditions, as well as hazard pay. Joe Biden finally addresses the Tara Reade allegations on Morning Joe. Trump seemingly defends Biden, saying Tara Reade’s allegations “could be false.” Trump’s base could finally be turning on him. It’s time to take out the trash as John, Brett and you (yes, you!) pick the Garbage People of the Week! Justice Democrats Exec. Director Alexandra Rojas LIVE on how the progressive left should organize for November and whether the establishment's hold over mainstream media may finally be breaking.
3x87 - May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
Trump keeps changing the U.S. death toll estimate, now warning that it could reach 100,000 people, while just last week he had spoken of 60,000 deaths. Meanwhile, he continues to tout his response to the pandemic and keeps pressing for states to re-open. Trump complains about the media’s “treatment” of him, saying it’s worse than President Lincoln. Trump has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by over 25 women and his response to every single one of those claims has been absolutely abhorrent. Despite tightened guidelines, YouTube is still full of Covid-19 misinformation. AZ-6 candidate Anita Malik LIVE on how her DCCC-backed opponent is putting Arizonan lives at risk and the way her campaign has appropriately adapted to pandemic-conditions.
3x88 - May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
Mitch McConnell isn’t letting the pandemic get in the way of packing the courts with as many right-wing judges as possible, no matter how unqualified. Children all over the world are being hospitalized with a mysterious syndrome that may be associated with Covid-19. Chris Christie joins the rest of the right-wing in arguing that states must re-open as fast as possible, claiming that “there are going to be deaths no matter what.” A man at a San Diego supermarket wore a Klan hood instead of a mask while he was shopping. Trump doesn’t want Fauci to testify in front of the house because it’s “a set up.” Trump loses it after George Conway drops an ad criticizing his response to the pandemic.
3x89 - May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
Racist Scum Murder Man While Out Jogging | Trump Gives Embarrassing Excuse For Flip-Flop | Trump: My Best Work Has Been On COVID-19 | Executive BEGS For Oil Bailout | Trump Family Plans To Take Down Fox News
3x90 - May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
More evidence emerges in the insider trading scandal in which members of Congress strategically sold and bought stock to profit off of the pandemic. Ohio employers are being encouraged to report employee attendance in order to deprive workers of unemployment benefits. More details are revealed about the failed coup in Venezuela, in which Trump's plan to oust President Nicolás Maduro was comically unsuccessful. There might be a secret reason the Trump family keeps plugging the OANN news channel. A Miami man lost it and started ranting about conspiracy theories when asked to wear a mask in a public store. Is a “return to normalcy” even possible should Biden win in November? Aakaash Rao LIVE on how his scientific study proves Fox News viewers are more likely to contract and die of Covid-19.
3x91 - May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
Trump became “lava mad” at his staff when he found out a member of his valet team contracted Covid-19. Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers were finally arrested yesterday. The DOJ drops the Michael Flynn case, despite the fact that he owned up to being guilty himself. GOP Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska is forcing a beef packing plant in his state to remain open despite it being described as a Covid-19 “hotspot.” It’s time to take out the trash with Garbage People of the Week! AOC is playing Animal Crossing and John wants to talk about it. Clay Aiken LIVE on the damaging effects of polarization in the context of the pandemic.
3x92 - May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
Comedian, actor and single-payer advocate Jerry Stiller, well-known for his role as Frank Costanza in Seinfeld, passed away on Sunday. Although it might seem impossible, the WH response to the pandemic is somehow getting even worse. GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander says there’s “not enough money to help everybody” affected by the pandemic --despite having voted for a .5 trillion tax cut for the rich in late March. An Iowan meat packing plant confirms that over 1,000 of its workers have tested positive for Covid-19, three of which have died. A Georgia homeowner linked to the Ahmaud Arbery case confirms that his property had never been burglarized, further discrediting Ahmaud’s murderers account of the assault. Howie Hawkins LIVE on his campaign to become the Green Party nominee for President.
3x93 - May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
Trump has a temper tantrum during his press conference and storms out. In his Senate testimony, Dr. Fauci warns of “needless suffering and death” should we reopen the country too soon. Water is wet and 72 “lockdown protesters” test positive for Covid-19 after attending a Wisconsin protest. Belly Mujinga, a British railway ticket office worker, died from Covid-19 after being spat on. Elon Musk is reopening a CA Tesla plant, claiming he’ll “be on the line with everyone else.” Michael Brooks LIVE on his new book analyzing the leading figures of the "intellectual dark web" and the future of the progressive movement.
3x94 - May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces are announced and will include many leading progressives, such as AOC and Varshini Prakash. All of Trump’s incarcerated cronies are getting released from prison due to fears they might contract Covid-19. Kushner says the presidential election could be postponed, but Trump says November 3rd is “a good number.” Trump’s favorability amongst the “haters” constituency is dwindling. Brian Kilmeade makes an... honest assessment? Contrary to what Trumpers are saying, most Americans actually prefer stores where masks are required. Polls show that most Americans are disappointed in Trump’s response to the pandemic. A Washington, Virginia restaurant is using mannequin customers to enforce social distancing. Jamaal Bowman LIVE on his campaign to represent NY-16 and why the Dem establishment --including Gov. Cuomo--is falling short in responding to the pandemic.
3x95 - May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
Whistleblower and ousted vaccine Dr. Rick Bright testifies before Congress, condemning the Trump Admin’s pandemic response so far and warning of “unprecedented illness and fatalities” should “we fail to develop a national coordinated response based in science.” There may be actual consequences for Senators involved in the pandemic insider trading scandal. A key anti-surveillance bill fails by one vote in the Senate. Trump doesn’t get why Dr. Fauci is warning against sending children back to school, ignoring the mysterious Covid-related disease that has affected kids in 15 states so far. Trump’s Covid-19 testing plan falls totally short. AOC calls for billionaires to pay taxes and Trumpers forgot to turn their brains on. Alex Morse LIVE on his campaign to represent MA-01 and how establishment Dem incumbent Richard Neal is harming the lives of his constituents, as well as Americans nationwide.
3x96 - May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
Trump claims testing is overrated and says “it’s a beautiful thing to see” doctors “running into death.” ICE’s “efforts” to stop sex trafficking include coercing suspected victims into paid sex acts. A reporter attempting to cover a Long Island lockdown protest was verbally attacked by those in attendance. CA regulators decide to suspend the million fine that PG&E was meant to pay after their poor equipment ignited a series of deadly wildfires across the state. It’s time to take out the trash: find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week! Ti-Hua Chang LIVE on his TYT Investigates exclusive that revealed House Dems are entertaining the idea of a possible fossil fuel bailout in the next Covid-19 relief bill. Madeline Peltz LIVE on Joe Rogan's Elon Musk interview and debunking the coronavirus misinformation that both of them spread.
3x97 - May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
Trump fires the State Dpt IG Steve Linick, who was in the midst of investigating whether Pompeo misused federal funds and the legality of Saudi arms sales. The GOP is mounting a huge national effort to make sure your ballot does NOT get counted in November. Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth went to New Jersey to support the re-opening of a gym and the tomfoolery was honestly astounding. A Karen went to Gelson's and you can pretty much figure out how that went. Phone data suggests that lockdown protesters are making everything worse, for both themselves and everyone else. Elon Musk is somehow getting even more loathsome. Keith Comito LIVE on how reprioritizing federal funding into aging research could protect us from future pandemics.
3x98 - May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
The Trump Admin. screws over National Guard members currently providing coronavirus relief, ordering an end to their deployment just one day before they would have become eligible for benefits. Trump is self-medicating and it’s going exactly the way you’d expect. Pelosi expresses her concerns over Trump’s usage of hydroxychloroquine, noting that it’s particularly dangerous for those in his age and weight group. The Ahmaud Arbery case takes another dark turn as more evidence emerges. Indian and Bangladeshi citizens evacuate as a dangerous “Super Cyclone” approaches the region. Sean Hannity will say just about anything to convince his viewers that we should re-open. Linda Sarsour LIVE on her new book and the future of mass-scale progressive organizing. Gabe Tobias LIVE on the Movement School's new Campus initiative, which provides online courses for progressive electoral organizers.
3x99 - May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
CDC officials claim they’ve been "muzzled” by the White House when it comes to the national pandemic response. Trump and the rest of the GOP wants you to believe voting by mail is illegal. Mike Pompeo refused to meet with now-ousted IG Steve Linick concerning the Saudi arms sales investigation. Pompeo has also reportedly been using taxpayer money to fund dozens of extravagant dinners for himself without Trump's knowledge. Trump is using the pandemic as an excuse to ramp up his war on regulations. A CA Lockdown protest attendee is seen holding up an extremely racist sign. Ahmad Ibsais LIVE on how the pandemic is worsening the refugee crisis and how we can help those most vulnerable throughout this difficult time.
3x100 - May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Researchers estimate that 83% of the nation’s deaths could have been avoided had we imposed social distancing measures as early as March 1st. Trump’s total and complete incompetence during intelligence briefings is putting all of our lives at risk. Despite unemployment claims skyrocketing, Trump and McConnell seek to end enhanced unemployment benefits ASAP. GOP officials, QAnon-ers and other right-wing figures are all jumping aboard the hydroxychloroquine train, with some even creating DIY brews. The Trump campaign launches “The Right View,” a conservative take on The View where co-hosts are literally either related to Trump and/or work for him.
3x101 - May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
Trump praises the “good bloodlines” of Henry Ford, a renowned anti-semite who Hitler himself lauded. Trump's obsession with eugenics is a long-standing and extremely worrying one --although not surprising. Joe Biden’s interview on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne tha God was… strange to say the very least. Fox & Friends’ host Steve Doocy lies trying to defend his and the network's blatant hypocrisy. American billionaires have become significantly richer throughout the pandemic, with their net worth growing by 15% in just 2 months. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and the TDR audience picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Rashad Richey LIVE on major updates in the Ahmaud Arbery case. Jason Stanley LIVE on how fascist politics work in the context of the pandemic and how to fight back against the Trump Administration's propaganda.
3x102 - May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
Thousands of Americans ignored stay-at-home orders this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day. Trump and the right-wing’s attempts to spread Covid-19 misinformation have proven largely successful amongst their conservative base. Sr. WH Adviser Kevin Hassett refers to human beings as “capital stock.” During this difficult time, Bloomberg Media is most concerned about rich people being able to reach their yachts without “exposure to the germ-ridden masses.” Biden puts out an attack ad blasting Trump for golfing as the Covid-19 national death toll approaches 100,000. #KarenStrikesAgain as fragile white lady Amy Cooper threatens an innocent black man’s life because she felt like it. Dave Levinthal LIVE on how city leaders are pleading the Trump campaign to pay its rally-related bills so they can more efficiently respond to the pandemic.
3x103 - May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
George Floyd, an innocent black man, is murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by the police; when protests ensued, police shot rubber bullets and tear gas at the unarmed protesters. Twitter attempted to fact-check some of Trump’s tweets and he… lost it. A CNBC debate erupted into a giant argument as Andrew Ross Sorkin accused Joe Kernen of ignoring the 100,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19 in order to “help his friend” Trump. Shockingly, Hannity suggests we should wear masks --but his Fox News counterparts, Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, didn’t seem to get the memo. Conservatives mock Biden for… wearing a mask? Allie Young LIVE on her efforts to help the Navajo Nation during the pandemic and a lockdown protest in New Mexico where attendees held up racist signs, one of which featured a swastika.
3x104 - May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
A PA Democratic lawmaker goes on an epic rant after finding out that his GOP counterparts KNEW that some of them had contracted Covid-19 but didn’t tell their colleagues so they could push through anti-lockdown legislation. Trump and Kayleigh McEnany are doing everything in their power to make sure your vote doesn’t count in November. Kellyanne Conway joins in on pushing the anti-vote-by-mail narrative, making a comparison between polling stations and a… cupcake store? The Lincoln Project blasts both Trump and Mitch McConnell for their poor leadership on Covid-19 and more. Parker Molloy LIVE on how the right-wing and Fox News are trying to turn the pandemic into the latest "culture war" battle.
3x105 - May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
Minneapolis demonstrators continue to protest George Floyd’s murder. Trump tweets out something so racist even Twitter had to step in. Trump begins his war on Twitter. MPLS police arrest a CNN crew… while the reporter was live. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Ana and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Samelys Lopez LIVE on her run for NY-15 and the importance of housing justice for all.
3x106 - June 1, 2020
June 1, 2020
Police forces nationwide deployed extreme violence against those protesting George Floyd’s murder and centuries of police brutality. "Alpha Male" Trump hid in his underground bunker as protests began in front of the White House. Trump has no public response to the wave of protests around the country --but he’s privately telling Governors to arrest protesters and “dominate” them. Trump blames Antifa for the protests and seeks to label the group as a “terrorist organization.” Surprise surprise: a person who attended a massive Memorial Day party has now tested positive for Covid-19 and was possibly infectious during the holiday weekend. Norman Solomon LIVE on the 2020 Bernie Delegates Network and how the group plans to leverage progressive power at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
3x107 - June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020
Trump got scared before his little outing yesterday so he made DC police attack peaceful protesters. Trump then self-proclaimed himself an “ally of all peaceful protesters” while literally tear-gassing a priest to clear the way for his beta male Bible photo sesh. The right-wing falls over themselves praising Trump for the photo op. An independent autopsy report examining George Floyd’s murder confirms exactly what we all saw with our own eyes, and entirely conflicts with the county medical examiner’s original claims. Emma is accused of being an Antifa "terrorist" by the right-wing -- all the while, we find out white nationalists were behind the "official" national Antifa Twitter account all along. Biden speaks out on the current unrest taking place nationwide. If you don’t like looting, wait until you hear about the IRS. Marc Porter Magee LIVE on the challenges of re-opening schools and how Betsy DeVos and Trump are yet again seeking to screw over 99% of students in the country.
3x108 - June 3, 2020
June 3, 2020
LAPD Chief Michael Moore tries to blame George Floyd’s murder on those protesting it. Moore then rightly gets publicly blasted for his comments during a live LA Police Commission meeting. Trump and his cronies are still trying to use the ‘Antifa’ excuse to harm peaceful protesters, while the FBI finds “no intel indicating Antifa involvement." Iowa Rep. Steve King, an overt white supremacist, loses his primary race. Republicans, allegedly lovers of “freedom,” have nothing to say about police forces tear gassing protesters nationwide. An anti-Trump Republican group airs an ad bashing the President on Fox & Friends. Trump is embarassed about hiding in the WH bunker during DC protests, instead claiming that he was simply undertaking an "inspection." Meghan McCain gets dunked on for lying about her neighborhood looking like a “war zone.” Jesselyn Cook LIVE on social media influencers spreading Covid-19 related conspiracy theories, with some profiles even becoming 'hubs' for QAnon.
3x109 - June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020
NY-16 Rep. Engel is caught on a hot mic claiming that if he wasn’t being primaried by progressive Jamaal Bowman, he “wouldn’t care.” NYPD ramps up violence against protesters, which included tear-gassing a pregnant woman in her car. The NYT thought it was a good idea to publish an op-ed written by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, in which Cotton argues that Trump must “send in the troops.” Trump also wants military troops and tanks in the streets, but the Pentagon is allegedly reluctant to actually cooperate. Trump is NOT SCARED OF PROTESTS which is why he’s literally building a wall in front of the WH. Lynching is still not a federal crime in the U.S. and the bill to designate it as such is being blocked by GOP Sen. Rand Paul. The Lincoln Project attacks Trump again and polls show these GOP ads against the President might be working. Barbara Freese LIVE on her new book Industrial-Strength Denial, which examines corporate lies and the harm big companies refuse to own up to.
3x110 - June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
Two Buffalo police officers are suspended after the cops are YET AGAIN caught lying thanks to social media; this time seen pushing a 75 year-old man to the ground. Trump’s press conference today featured all types of offensive absurdities, including using George Floyd’s name in vain, attacking black female reporter Yamiche Alcindor about the economy and again rebutting claims that he is a bunker boy. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are reaching yet another record peak. Media Matters exposes the right-wing’s hypocrisy in saying everything would be fine were the protests just “peaceful.” It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Shaniyat Chowdhury LIVE on running against Dem incumbent Gregory Meeks in NY-5 and why it’s time for a change in the district. WA-5 candidate Chris Armitage LIVE on being tear gassed at a BLM protest in Spokane, Washington.
3x111 - June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020
An armed white man plowed his car through a peaceful BLM protest in Seattle and shot a black protester who was trying to stop the vehicle. House and Senate Democrats unveil new legislation in response to growing protests against police brutality. Las Vegas has officially reopened. All of the Covid-19 swabs made during Trump’s visit to a PPE factory in Maine need to be thrown out because he refused to wear a mask. Over the weekend, Mitt Romney joined the protests against police brutality and Trump wasn't happy about it at all. Trump and his team are panicking as his ratings plummet amid nationwide unrest. JK Rowling is hell bent on destroying her legacy. James Veraldi LIVE on the plight of pangolins and how the pandemic is affecting the animal, which is the most trafficked in the world.
3x112 - June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Trump attacks the 75 year-old peace activist that Buffalo PD pushed to the floor for no reason. NY-16 Dem incumbent Eliot Engel is sad after AOC & Bernie endorse his progressive challenger, Jamaal Bowman. Progressive MA Sen. Ed Markey debates Rep. Kennedy and it didn’t go so well for the establishment contender… Tucker Carlson is the worst human ever. Ben Shapiro needs a safe space because sports has become too political for him. Trump’s Admin. throws him under the bus with Barr admitting he is, in fact, a Bunker Boi and Press Sec. McEnany *boasting* that he received just 8% of the black vote. Trump’s campaign is running tons of pro-Trump ads in the DC area to make sure Trump is in a good mood. James Felton Keith LIVE on why he’s the best representative for NY-13 and how his ethic of inclusionism affects his approach to politics.
3x113 - June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Tucker Carlson and the right-wing claim that pandemic control measures have nothing to do with controlling the pandemic. Trump puts white supremacist Stephen Miller in charge of writing his upcoming “race relations” speech. GA experienced mass voter suppression yesterday as citizens waited in line for hours to cast their ballots. The MA Senate race heats up as progressive incumbent Ed Markey releases a new ad. Sean Hannity says he’s not *not* comparing Trump to George Floyd. Tucker Carlson attacks his newfound nemesis in the culture war: Elmo. Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump’s attacks on the 75 year-old innocent peace activist brutalized by police. Isiah James LIVE on why he’s the best representative for NY-9 and how current establishment Dem incumbent Yvette Clarke has neglected her constituents since 2013.
3x114 - June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
Trump orders the National Guard to use aggressive tactics against protesters, but internally many speak of being “ashamed” in carrying out his directives. Black Lives Matter’s popularity has soared in just a matter of weeks and has now become the single most favorably viewed political organization in the entire country. 2 million people in the United States have now tested positive for Covid-19. Harry Potter actors speak out in support of the transgender community and condemn J.K. Rowling’s statements. Trump’s racism is in overdrive as he insists US military bases named after Confederate generals should remain that way. The Lincoln Project comes for Trump again, this time condemning his love for the Confederacy. TX-31 candidate Dr. Christine Eady Mann LIVE on the police’s brutal murder of Javier Ambler II.
3x115 - June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
MAGA rallies are back but with a twist: Trump is forcing attendees to waive their rights to sue should they contract Covid-19 at the event. While protests were taking place in Chicago, 13 police officers --including 3 supervisors-- were caught napping and eating popcorn in Rep. Bobby Rush’s office. Steve Mnuchin is now refusing to disclose ANY information pertaining to the billion in pandemic-relief loans allocated to corporations. Dave Chappelle is back with a new Netflix special. A new book about Melania Trump reveals that she delayed her initial move into the WH to renegotiate her prenup. It’s time to take out the trash: find out who John, Ana and you (yes, you!!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Sean Shaw LIVE on which specific policies we should implement to actually start fixing our broken criminal justice system.
3x116 - June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020
On Friday, Atlanta PD murdered Rayshard Brooks for NO reason, shooting him in the back-- TWICE. Today SCOTUS, led by Neil Gorsuch himself, ruled against Trump and confirmed that of course you can’t fire people based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Covid-19 patients are receiving huge medical bills, with some amounting to over a million. When it comes to police brutality, Trump says that “the concept of a chokehold sounds so innocent, so perfect.” Trump has legs and he knows how to use them. NY-49 State Senatorial candidate Thearse McCalmon on why it’s time her district had real representation and how her experience as a nurse, activist and educator has informed her platform.
3x117 - June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020
Trump thinks that if we stop testing for Covid-19, it will literally disappear. Trump will now hold TWO rallies without coronavirus prevention measures in Oklahoma. Rep. Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, passes away after contracting Covid-19. Hillary Clinton gets involved in the heated NY-16 race, endorsing Dem establishment incumbent Eliot Engel over progressive Jamaal Bowman. An armed ‘militia’ in Albuquerque fires shots at peaceful protesters. Republican Voters Against Trump release a new scathing ad using Lindsey Graham’s own words to slam the President. Jason Harrow LIVE on how in some states, mail-in voting disproportionately disenfranchises young voters --and what we can do to stop it.
3x118 - June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020
The likelihood of a Covid-19 vaccine being developed soon is relatively small --but Trump doesn’t seem to think so. A night on the town in Jacksonville, Florida unsurprisingly resulted in a newfound Covid-19 outbreak. Tuesday marked the highest single-day total for new Covid-19 cases in Oklahoma, but MAGA isn’t convinced of the risk and still plan on attending Trump’s rally in the state later this week. Dr. Fauci doesn’t seem to think Trump’s rally is a great idea, although Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany claims it’ll be totally safe. Incidents of right-wing violence are flaring up nationwide, with little to no attention from the media. Trump’s niece is coming out with a new book, allegedly coming forth with details about family “trauma, neglect and abuse.” Laura Briggs LIVE on her new book Taking Children and how purposefully harming vulnerable children and families is part of a longstanding American tradition.
3x119 - June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020
SCOTUS rules to protect the DACA program and its current recipients, blocking Trump’s efforts to discontinue the policy and deport Dreamers. Protests around the country have pushed through concrete legislative action in the fight against racial injustice. In a lengthy phone interview with Hannity last night, Trump defended “mistreated” police officers, claimed he personally popularized Juneteenth and vilified BLM protesters. Meatpacking companies lobbied to stay open as Covid-19 devastated their workforces, claiming they were doing so to avoid food shortages --when they were in fact selling record amounts of meat to China. John Bolton’s upcoming book exposes secrets about the Trump Administration, each revelation being more disturbing than the next. CA-12 candidate Shahid Buttar on what it would be like to have a BLM activist in Congress and how Nancy Pelosi isn’t doing enough to protect BIPOC in her district or around the country.
3x120 - June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020
Updates on the Breonna Taylor case as one officer involved in her murder is fired. What Juneteenth commemorates and the work for racial justice that still remains to be done. Trump has no idea what Juneteenth is. Trump calls mail-in voting the biggest threat to his re-election, acknowledging that if everyone was allowed to fairly participate, he’d lose. Trump takes fake news to another level. Klobuchar announces she’s no longer seeking to be Biden’s VP pick to make room for a woman of color. AOC just released a new ad and it’s awesome. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week.
3x121 - June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020
Trump’s big comeback rally didn’t go as planned, with over half of expected attendees not showing up. Trump is NOT ANGRY about the low turnout at his rally, in fact he’s TOTALLY FINE OK?! Youths to the rescue as K-pop stans and Tik Tokers troll Trump and buy out tons of tickets to this weekend’s rally. Trump is very good at drinking water & the GOP couldn’t be happier to have such an alpha male as their leader. A Trump fan claims he’s not worried about contracting Covid-19 because he could just take hydroxychloroquine if he did. Another Trump fan claims she’d only stop supporting Trump if he committed adultery --but also, not really. The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases is still increasing nationwide, but Trump hasn’t changed his mind about reducing testing altogether. Trump fires SDNY Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who has led various investigations into Trump’s inner circle.
3x122 - June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020
The NYPD Commission claims that the officers who drove their police cars through a crowd of protesters were NOT in violation of their use-of-force policy. Today is election day: is a progressive wave coming? A lady attended a Missouri BLM protest while wielding Confederate flags and telling demonstrators that she will teach her grandkids to hate them. A US soldier is charged after confessing to having helped a satanic neo-Nazi group plot an attack against his own unit. Kayleigh McEnany struggles to defend Trump’s use of the term “Kung Flu” to refer to Covid-19. Trump throws McEnany under the bus by doubling down on his idea to “slow down” Covid testing after she had spent all day claiming he had said it “in jest.” A MAGA megachurch that will be hosting Trump’s Phoenix rally claims to have installed a “system” that “kills” Covid-19. Nina Turner LIVE on the ongoing battle over who will chair the CA delegation to the upcoming DNC and her new podcast, Hello Somebody.
3x123 - June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
A number of states move to impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers from Covid-19 hotspots. Bowman defeats Engel. AOC easily defeated her challenger “MCC” yesterday, winning w/ over 70% of the vote. Trump hasn’t been “joking” when it comes to significantly scaling back pandemic prevention measures. Trump won’t stop saying “K-Flu” & Kellyanne Conway is struggling to flip the script after having already condemned the term repeatedly. At Trump’s rally in Phoenix yesterday, very few attendees were seen wearing a mask. A TPUSA speaker at Trump’s rally said ‘Aunt Jemima,’ whose real name is Nancy Green, was “the picture of the American dream” --disregarding the offensive depiction of Green, as well as the racist history behind the name “Aunt Jemima.” Brian Kilmeade is very confused about bears in general, but what he does know is that he absolutely HATES pandas. Michael Starr Hopkins LIVE on The John Lewis Bridge Project and why Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama must be renamed ASAP.
3x124 - June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020
Trump refuses to follow NJ’s quarantine order, with the WH arguing that he’s above the law and “not a civilian.” Although testing is steadily decreasing, Covid-19 cases continue to spike across the country. NYC reports NO protest-related upticks in Covid-19. A Federal Appeals court rules that ALL charges against Michael Flynn must immediately be dropped, no questions asked. Facial recognition software led to the false arrest of an innocent black man because surprise surprise: even police technology is racist. The China-US trade “war” is revived as Trump extends farmer bailout money to the lobster industry. Gary Chambers LIVE on the viral video of him slamming a school board member for online shopping during a community meeting about racism. Will Jawando LIVE on what it’s like to be a black lawmaker amidst nationwide calls to #DefundThePolice.
3x125 - June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020
Instagram influencers won't stop spreading crazy misinformation about Covid-19. The Trump Admin. asks SCOTUS to strike down the ACA, a move which would leave as many as 23 million Americans without health insurance. Trump held a “town hall” on Fox News yesterday and although the questions were softballs to say the least, he still very much struggled to string together coherent thoughts. It seems like Trump might be dragging the entire GOP down with him. Tucker Carlson loses it completely, claiming all protesters should be charged as “domestic terrorists,” and “put in shackles.” It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Elie Mystal LIVE on why a few weeks of protests will never be enough to actually reform the police and what we need to do to keep that same energy up for years to come.
3x126 - June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020
Trump retweets a video of a MAGA head shouting “White Power,” but then deletes it. Kayleigh McEnany claims Trump “did not hear that phrase” before retweeting it, but that he “stands for” the people in the video and is happy to see their “tremendous enthusiasm.” Trump really wants us to believe that the pandemic is over and doesn’t care how many lives he puts at risk while doing so. Siberia is experiencing an abnormally high number of forest fires as temperatures in the Arctic continue to surge. Kayleigh McEnany tries to gaslight you about Trump repealing the ACA, attempting to blame the Democrats for taking coverage away from millions amidst a global pandemic. Fox News’ take on BLM is all over the place but one thing is clear: they’re using demands for equality as fuel for their racist “culture war” narrative. Judd Legum LIVE on the dirty secret behind Ben Shapiro’s success on Facebook.
3x127 - June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Establishment candidate Amy McGrath narrowly defeats progressive Charles Booker in the KY Senate primary. Trump has allegedly come to the realization that he might very well lose the general election. As most states still struggle to contain the spread of Covid-19 after having re-opened, Arizona is issuing a new shutdown order altogether. Even McConnell, Pence and Fox News hosts think wearing a mask is the right thing to do. Kayleigh McEnany came out to defend Trump’s refusal to do so, arguing that he thinks it should be a “personal choice.” Don Jr. doesn’t really know where he stands on masks, arguing that they’re important but not wearing one himself. A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China. Susan Collins pretends she had no idea Kavanaugh would be so anti-choice. Alex Emmons LIVE on progressives’ plan to push big cuts to defense spending soon --as long as Democrats are able to beat Trump on messaging.
3x128 - July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020
Fox News fires Ed Henry following a sexual misconduct allegation by a former network staffer. D&D moves away from the concept of “innately evil races.” Tlaib’s to pass a .5 billion infrastructure bill that would replace lead infested pipes all over the nation. The right-wing believes that Covid-19 is a political stunt. Throwback to Brett’s Garbage Person a few weeks back, who’s popped back up again to argue that wearing masks is an act of “slavery.” Red states are being ravaged by Covid-19 & the GOP & right-wing media figures are being the worst about it. MI Gov. signs bill changing the state’s flag. Trump refuses to read any intelligence reports. Breaking News: the Trump Admin. believe that conservatice Justice Thomas is most likely to retire this year, potentially opening up a new seat on the SCOTUS. Nayyera Haq on why Stacey Abrams’ shouldn’t be attacked just for being ambitious, & how white people being anti-racist in private spaces can be even more meaningful than in public.
3x129 - July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020
Jeffrey Epstein’s ex & confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, is finally arrested. US Covid-19 cases reach a new record, despite Trump saying the virus is going to “sort of, just disappear.” Aides in Trump’s inner circle are divided about his re-election strategy, w/ some arguing he should focus on the pandemic while others push him to concentrate on the economy instead. Service member Vanessa Guillen disappeared from the Fort Hood military base two months ago, & the details we do have about the ongoing investigation are disturbing. Covid-19 outbreaks at US meatpacking plants are purposefully being kept secret, w/ several officials refusing to speak about multiple employees testing positive. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jason & you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Lois Beckett on the U.S. military failing to address white supremacy in its own ranks & the way in which many veterans also go on to play a central role in white supremacist organizing.
3x130 - July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020
Trump’s re-election strategy is all over the place, but the hill he seems ready to die on is passionately defending the use of the Confederate flag, protecting racist statues and more. Kayleigh McEnany comes out to defend Trump’s racist attacks against NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Summer Taylor was killed protesting in Seattle Saturday, murdered by a man who drove his car through the demonstration. Broadway actor Nick Cordero passes away due to complications from Covid-19. The right-wing is confused as to how mask-wearing became political, ignoring the fact that it’s literally their own fault entirely. Jeanine Pirro posts a very strange photo of herself, and it’s not just weird because she’s wearing a mask... Fox News cropped Trump out of a picture of him alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Kanye West announces he is running for president.
3x131 - July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020
Trump‘s re-election strategy is to bank on Americans becoming “numb to the escalating death toll.” Brian Kilmeade echoed idea that we’re just gonna have to “live w/” Covid-19 & re-open regardless of risks. It doesn’t look like the strategy will work as the GOP hopes, as research indicates that Trump’s approval rating is slipping in areas most affected by Covid-19. Some small businesses received just in pandemic relief loans, while wealthy elite members raked in millions. ICE says intl. students whose universities are moving to online-only teaching in the fall will be banned from entering the country & forced to leave if they’re already here. Vanessa Guillen’s remains have been found & unarguable evidence of foul play has finally been uncovered. District court rules the Dakota Access Pipeline is to be shutdown pending review. Trump won’t stop attacking Bubba Wallace. Ken Klippenstein on Twitter beef w/ Elon Musk & the potential links between the Musk & Jeffrey Epstein.
3x132 - July 8, 2020
July 8, 2020
A new academic model predicts that if we keep to our current path, the U.S. will experience more than 208k Covid-19 deaths by November 2020. Brian Kilmeade actually pushed back when WH spokesperson Hogan Gidley claimed life is “undoubtedly” better now than it was in 2016. The Trump Admin formally signals the US withdrawal from WHO. Trump wants schools reopened and is threatening to cut funding if he doesn’t get his way. Tucker Carlson not only wants schools to reopen in the fall, he also doesn’t want ANY pandemic-prevention measures to be implemented. SCOTUS upholds the Trump Admin’s decision to allow employers to decide whether or not their employees are given access to birth control coverage. WH Trade Advisor Peter Navarro claims that he simply does not “see race.” Judith Matloff LIVE on her new book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, and how being well-prepared can help you manage all of life’s crises, from natural disasters to personal loss and grief.
3x133 - July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020
SCOTUS rules that Trump can't block the release of his financial records from prosecutors-but documents may still be barred from the public until after the election, at the very least. Angered by the ruling, he tweeted his disdain in all caps. Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are still in dire need of PPE; but the WH is claiming concerns over shortages are overblown. The #DefundThePolice movement sparked by George Floyd’s murder & the protests that ensued have had a significant impact on American attitudes surrounding race. The far-right’s latest tactic of ramming their vehicles through crowds of peaceful protesters is becoming increasingly popular, w/ over 50 of these attacks having occurred in just the past few weeks. Debra Messing thought she could win a debate w/ Nina Turner. Ramsey Denison on his latest film Money Machine, which examines the 2017 Vegas mass shooting, exposing the corporate & political corruption that covered up the incident in its aftermath.
3x134 - July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
Trump says he “aced” a recent cognitive test and claimed that the doctors were “very surprised.” Trump has been kind of sulky recently, so his aides have been trying to cheer him up with big trucks and video mashups of his “adoring fans.” There might be a second round of stimulus checks --but the GOP is working hard to restrict those eligible to receive the financial aid. Florida has now become one of the biggest Covid-19 hotspots, but that won’t stop GOP Gov. DeSantis from pushing for schools to reopen in the fall. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Trauma therapist Ashley McGirt LIVE on how black therapists have been working overtime since George Floyd’s murder by police, the concept of racial trauma and how it so often goes ignored in the field of psychology.
3x135 - July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020
Trump wore a mask. Trump Admin. are still hell-bent on peddling conspiracy theories about Covid-19 as part of his re-election strategy. GOP takes home the gold medal in mental gymnastics this week as Trump wears a mask & they fall over themselves complimenting him. NYC records no new Covid deaths in 24h for the first time since March, while Florida becomes the world’s latest hotspot. Trump commutes Roger Stone’s sentence. Top Tucker Carlson Tonight writer resigns after being caught racist & sexist on online forums. As Puerto Rico struggled to handle Hurricane Maria’s devastation w/ little to no federal aid, Trump was asking advisors whether the U.S. might be able to “sell” the territory. Kenya Evelyn on how young people of color face an increased risk of contracting Covid-19 & Virginia passing the Crown Act, a law intended to protect Black Americans from hair discrimination. Chuck Rocha on Biden vs. Trump, the importance of the Latino vote & his experience as Senior Advisor to Bernie.
3x136 - July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
The Trump re-election strategy and current WH position when it comes to dealing with historic unemployment is for you to go and “find something new.” Dr. Fauci has started to speak out against the WH, pointing out its obvious failures in tackling Covid-19 --and Trump and his team are not happy about it at all. The first federal execution in 17 years was carried out in Indiana this morning after a 5-4 SCOTUS decision cleared the way. Tucker Carlson is being sent on the classic Fox-News-host-post-scandal “vacation” after one of his top writers resigned for being racist and sexist online. Tucker Carlson can’t quite make his mind up about masks. Exclusive: is the US military using Twitch as a newfound means of recruitment? Mario Alejandro Ariza LIVE on his new book Disposable City, which examines Miami’s present and future as the reality of the climate crisis looms over the city.
3x137 - July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020
The Trump Admin. is now taking full control over Covid-19 data, ensuring all information used to track the pandemic is withheld from the public and stripping the CDC of its most basic responsibility. Trump’s interview with CBS news yesterday featured him claiming we’re over-testing for Covid-19, attacking BLM and defending the use of the confederate flag. Biden has released a new, more ambitious climate plan --but does it go far enough? Geraldo Rivera is, for some reason, defending Ghislaine Maxwell. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was vocal in supporting Trump’s Tulsa rally a few weeks ago… and surprise, surprise: after attending the event, he’s now tested positive for Covid-19.
3x138 - July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
GOP’s debate over masks is in full swing, as GA Gov. Brian Kemp suspends mask mandates in the state, fmr. WH Dr. Ronny Jackson claims he doesn’t wear masks “that often,” & Brian Kilmeade is confused at why masks even exist. How to deal w/ bad faith actors in politics? The right-wing is pushing the narrative that kids are “immune” to Covid, despite no data existing to back that up. Woman who refused to wear a mask at Starbucks claims she deserves half of the 100k her barista raised for refusing to serve her. Trump dumps campaign manager Brad Parscale & replaces w/ aide Bill Stepien. Advanced Covert Technology is selling Inspector-Gadget-like spy equipment to law enforcement. Bari Weiss resigns & no one cares. New anti-Trump ad highlights the President’s… weaknesses. Rep. Ro Khanna on co-chairing the CA delegation at the upcoming DNC, second stimulus package that’s possibly in the works, as well as Trump forcing schools to reopen in the fall & seizing control over all Covid-related data.
3x139 - July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020
Trump has deployed federal officers to Portland to crack down on BLM protesters & videos depicting the violence show a terrifying abuse of executive power. SCOTUS rules in favor of disenfranchising felons as the general election approaches. RBG announces a recurrence of cancer but says she is undergoing treatment & will remain on the Court. Kayleigh McEnany’s WH briefing folder is exposed and… it’s even more ridiculous than you think. The “debate” over reopening schools in the fall is still in full swing, despite polling indicating that a substantial majority of Americans don’t support the effort. Trump’s approval rating drops as Covid-19 continues to ravage the nation. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett & you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. David Dayen on his new book, Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power, in which he examines the pivotal effect of corporate monopolies & offers ideas on how we can fight back against them.
3x140 - July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis passed away on Friday at 80 years old. Trump’s interview with Chris Wallace was a mess, featuring Trump pretending that Covid-19 is a case of the “sniffles,” claiming that masks “cause problems too,” and insisting that the cognitive test he passed was “very hard.” Portland protesters are being attacked and kidnapped by unmarked federal officers --and Trump wants to deploy these forces in other major U.S. cities too. Federal Judge Esther Salas was attacked last night in a deadly shooting at her home that resulted in her son being murdered and her husband being critically wounded. Trump is still sad so his aides are trying to cheer him up in the best way they know how… Trucks! Big, heavy, trucks! John Jackson LIVE on the Schott Foundation’s Loving Cities index and how we can dismantle systemic racism and build loving, caring systems.
3x141 - July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020
A tribute to Michael Brooks, host of The Michael Brooks Show and The Majority Report, as well as a close friend of the TYT Network, who passed away yesterday. Fox News and hosts Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and more are being sued for workplace harassment. As the lawsuit is made public, Carlson’s “pre-planned” vacation following his head writer’s resignation for being a white supremacist online now doesn’t seem so “pre-planned.” AOC will introduce legislation requiring federal law enforcement officials to clearly identify themselves. AOC was accosted by GOP Rep. Yoho, who was overheard calling her “disgusting.” More information is uncovered about the attack on Judge Salas’ home.
3x142 - July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Trump’s insane press conferences are back, but this time with a twist. Kellyanne Conway pretends Trump has always been pro-mask. The media fawns over Trump’s “change of tone” when it comes to Covid-19, ignoring how he’s gone back and forth about the seriousness of the pandemic since its very inception. Trump’s links to Jeffrey Epstein are even more suspicious as he wishes “well” to Ghislaine Maxwell. Geraldo Rivera seems to really want to defend Ghislaine Maxwell as well. The DHS Sec. defends the “pro-active” arrests and significant abuse of power against Portland protesters. Sen. Tom Cotton and Sean Hannity have...opinions about what’s going on in Portland. GOP Rep. Ted Yoho refuses to apologize to AOC. Ihssane Leckey LIVE on bringing progressive priorities to MA-4 and how she plans to take over Rep. Kennedy III’s previous seat.
3x143 - July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
Trump brags about remembering 5 words IN ORDER. As secret police continue to terrorize Portland, Trump announces he will send more federal forces to cities across America. Trump again tries to weaponize the census. Dr. Fauci’s Senate testimony debunked a whole bunch of Trump’s favorite lies about Covid-19. Trump’s record on masks has been inconsistent to say the least --but Kellyanne Conway doesn’t seem to think so. Joni Ernst says she would vote to confirm a lame-duck SCOTUS judge --even if Trump loses. AOC does not accept Rep. Yoho’s fake apology for accosting her on the Capitol steps, but she does thank him for being a perfect example of modern-day misogyny. With the per-week added unemployment benefits due to expire, Congress considers a measly weekly benefit for struggling Americans. Bob The Drag Queen LIVE on intersectional activism, the importance of the Black Queer experience, and her new HBO show, We’re Here.
3x144 - July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
In a press conference about Covid-19 yesterday, Trump ignored the severity of the pandemic yet again --despite the fact that more than 1000 deaths a day were reported for the 3rd day in a row. COVID-19 continues to cripple healthcare systems across America. The Cook Political Report forecasts clearer skies for Democratic candidates across the US --but Trump crony Hogan Didley claims all polling that doesn’t show Trump winning is “fake” anyway. Trump wants to deploy unmarked federal law enforcement officers nationwide, seeing Portland as a model for other states. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Professor Juliet Schor explains how the sharing economy can be made more equitable.
3x145 - July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020
GOP Senator Tom Cotton clams up on Fox & Friends after being asked about his comments calling slavery a “necessary evil”. Millions of renters across the country are under threat of losing their homes as the federal moratorium on eviction expires. While Texas is ravaged by COVID-19, Ted Cruz goes on CBS to remind his future waiters that he believes workers don’t deserve a continuation of the extra a week unemployment benefits. The manager was rightfully called in at a Walmart in Minnesota after a couple wore Nazi flags over their faces to protest the state’s mask order. Melania has decided to do her part during these difficult times by...revamping the White House rose garden. Baseball’s big return has struck out after a COVID-19 breakout hit 14 players and coaches on the Miami Marlins. Reporter and podcast host Terrell Starr speaks to John about his new podcast Black Diplomats.