July 29, 2021
The Damage Report with John Iadarola - S4 - E146
Nancy Pelosi claims Biden cannot cancel student loan debt. Data shows pandemic aid cut US poverty by over 40%. The Senate votes to advance the bipartisan infrastructure deal. A Missouri doctor describes patients disguising themselves to get vaccinated. Photos emerge from Blizzard’s infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’.
The Damage Report with John Iadarola: Season 4 - 101 Episode s
4x96 - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
President Biden speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Rashida Tlaib & Ilhan Omar lead calls to stop the US’s million weapons sale to Israel. The Supreme Court agrees to hear a major abortion case. New polling shows 47% of Republicans favur changing election laws over improving policy. The NYT reveals the Trump DOJ attempted to identify a Devin Nunes twitter troll. Bill Gates’ departure from Microsoft is reexamined. A YouGov poll asks: “What animal could you beat in a fight?” Nelufar Hedayat joins to discuss the second season of “Course Correction.”
4x97 - May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
Republicans unite in opposition to a January 6th commission. Photos emerge highlighting GOP hypocrisy. Joe Biden speeds away after being asked about Israel. Katie Porter employs her infamous white board to eviscerate a pharma CEO. NY’s Attorney General announces a criminal investigation into the Trump organization. Ken Klippenstein joins to discuss his latest reporting for The Intercept. "
4x98 - May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
Progressives introduce legislation opposing the US weapons sale to Israel. The House of Representatives approves the Jan. 6th commission with bipartisan support. Sean Hannity calls Rashida Tlaib “a Holocaust lover”. AIPAC runs ads with Ilhan Omar’s face next to Hamas Rockets. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a near-complete abortion ban into law. Newly released bodycam footage shows police brutalizing Ronald Greene.
4x99 - May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas went into effect early this morning, and Rep. Omar is calling for accountability of war crimes. Members of The Squad refuse to vote for Capital Security Fund Bill. ICE is eliminating two immigration detention centers. Rep. Boebert makes the false claim that Texas has had no Covid-19 deaths in 2 months. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday confirmed that the US does no longer seeks to buy Greenland. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Viviana and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x100 - May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
Senate Republicans derail the creation of the Capitol Riot Commission. Leaked police records reveal the extent of threats against lawmakers. Marjorie Greene compares mask wearing to the Holocaust. Whoopi Goldberg cuts off Meghan McCain after she compares MTG to The Squad. The Texas GOP passes a bill barring teachers from talking about racism. CNN finally fires Rick Santorum after his latest racist comments.
4x101 - May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021
George Floyd’s family commemorates the anniversary of his death. Congress fails to meet Biden’s deadline for police reform. The Supreme Court declines to hear a qualified immunity case. Former Biden campaign staffers call on the President to protect Palestinians. Sec. of State Antony Blinken travels to Jerusalem. Texas Lawmakers pass legislation making it even easier for residents to acquire guns.
4x102 - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
Manhattan’s District Attorney convenes a grand jury to decide whether to indict Trump. Ron DeSantis signs legislation banning big tech 'deplatforming'. Bernie Sanders attempts to stop the Senate’s Bezos bailout. The religious right performs exorcisms in response to BLM. European influencers report being offered money to spread vaccine misinformation.
4x103 - May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
Republicans release their counteroffer to Biden’s infrastructure plan. New reporting assesses corporate America’s response to George Floyd’s murder. Fox News freaks out over Bernie Sander’s reasonable hotel requests. Central Park Karen sues her former employer over her termination. The C.D.C. announces they will no longer investigate mild breakthrough covid infections. Lawyers for the “QAnon Shaman” offer a muffin defense.
4x104 - May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan pleads with Republicans to abandon Trumpism. Senate Republicans prepare to block the formation of a Jan. 6th commission. Matt Gaetz suggests conservatives should SHOOT people in Silicon Valley. Amazon unveils “ZenBooths” for their overworked warehouse employees. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x105 - June 1, 2021
June 1, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott threatens lawmakers salaries after state Democrats block his voter suppression bill. ‘Lee Harvey Oswald’ trends on Twitter after Ken Klippenstein trolls conservatives. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn calls for a Myanmar-like coup in the U.S. Nina Turner leads the race for Marcia Fudge’s vacated congressional seat. Photos emerge of actress Ellie Kemper attending a whites-only debutante ball. Sheryl Ring joins to discuss Tennessee's attacks on trans-rights.
4x106 - June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Joe Biden not-so-subtly calls out Senators Manchin and Sinema. The president speaks in Tulsa on the 100th anniversary of the city’s race massacre. Trump’s short-lived blog shuts down for good. The Biden administration ends Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy. The Dept. of the Interior suspends oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A Tennessee Hat store offers a half-hearted apology after selling “not vaccinated” yellow stars.
4x107 - June 3, 2021
June 3, 2021
Kyrsten Sinema claims the filibuster “protects democracy” amid the fight to protect voting rights. The Senate Parliamentarian rules reconciliation can only be used once more in 2021. Data shows stimulus checks substantially reduced hardship for Americans. A new poll finds 15% of Americans believe the US is controlled by a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles. The NFL announces they will end their practice of “race-norming” in concussion claims. Sales of NFTs drop significantly after peaking in May. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss Elizabeth Warren’s efforts to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
4x108 - June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021
President Biden offers concessions to Republicans on infrastructure. Facebook bans Trump for two years. Federal prosecutors investigate whether Matt Gaetz obstructed justice. At least 10 US states divert federal welfare funding to anti-abortion clinics. Republicans attempt to block pride flags from flying at US embassies. GOP Homophobe Omar Navarro claims the new Cruella movie “ruined” his childhood. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x109 - June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
Joe Manchin confirms his opposition to HR.1 in a new op-ed. A leaked conference call reveals Republican fears over election reform. Trump pushes ‘the big lie’ on his return to the political arena. Snopes is forced to investigate whether the former president put his pants on backwards. Jeff Bezos announces his plan to head to space. Lauren Boebert retweets the dumbest tweet of all time. A Texas Bakery sells out of goods after backlash for its pride rainbow cookies. Robin Bravender joins to discuss how Trump could run for the presidency while in jail.
4x110 - June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021
Stop Line 3 protestors appeal to President Biden. Secret IRS files reveal how the wealthiest Americans avoid paying income tax. A Newsmax spokesperson confirms the network rejected Matt Gaetz’s request for a job. Black appraisers call out racial bias in their industry. Ellie Kemper apologizes for past involvement in the “Veiled Prophet Ball”. Trump Tower prices fall to their lowest levels yet. Trump and Bill O’Reilly announce a joint speaking tour. Mike Pence says he and Trump don’t see “eye to eye” on the events on Jan. 6th. A new op-ed asks: should the Senate be killed? Jesselyn Cook joins to discuss her latest article for Insider: “Selfies, Surgeries And Self-Loathing: Inside The Facetune Epidemic”.
4x111 - June 9, 2021
June 9, 2021
Senate Republicans respond to Joe Manchin’s op-ed. Coal Miners in Alabama continue to strike amid attacks and arrests. New reporting reveals links between Trump’s inner circle and Arizona’s ballot audit. Art Laffer claims minorities and the poor, “aren’t worth an hour”. Covid infections and deaths continue to decline. A Cleveland doctor tells Ohio lawmakers Covid-19 vaccines can leave people magnetized. Louie Gohmert asks if government agencies can “change the Earth’s orbit” to combat climate change. Former president Obama discusses cancel culture and the GOP in a new interview.
4x112 - June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021
Ilhan Omar calls out fellow Democrats for “silencing” her amid a barrage of death threats. The developers behind the Keystone Pipeline terminate the project. An Arkansas cop flips a pregnant woman's car after she doesn’t pull over fast enough. US support for same-sex marriage reaches a new high. Ben Shapiro teaches racial slur etiquette. Scientists warn Raccoon Dogs could invade Britain. China hits a vaccination rate of 20 million people a day. Twitter uncovers the grifty past of the “Magneto” Doctor. Nikki McCann joins to discuss how consumers can defund Fox News.
4x113 - June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021
Jeffrey Toobin returns to CNN eight months after exposing himself on a staff Zoom call. A bipartisan group of Senators announce they have reached an agreement of Infrastructure. Dianne Feinstein becomes the latest Democratic Senator to oppose scrapping the filibuster. New reporting reveals the Trump DOJ subpoenaed Apple to obtain data on Democratic lawmakers. Trump’s SuperPAC returns to its scamming ways. US reservoir levels fall to historic lows amid devastating droughts. Marjorie Greene appears on Steve Bannon’s podcast. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Bridget and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x114 - June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021
Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year grip on power. Experts encourage vaccinations amid falling Covid rates. Kayleigh McEnany claims she “never lied” while working for Trump. Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets dissenters in the run-up to the country’s presidential election. AOC calls for Stephen Breyer to retire. Lara Trump tells Americans on the southern border to ‘arm up and get guns and be ready’.
4x115 - June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Teachers and parents clash over Critical Race Theory. Marjorie Greene apologies for her mask comments after visiting the Holocaust Muesuem. Former president Obama discusses the GOP on CNN. NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner is released from prison. The Supreme Court rules against crack sentencing reforms. Arizona’s Secretary of State calls on Senator Sinema to protect voting rights. Mass shootings over the weekend leave at least 6 dead. NYT’s Taylor Lorenz joins to discuss her latest reporting.
4x116 - June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021
Israel’s new coalition government launches airstrikes in the Gaza strip. The US Senate passes a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Fox News amps up its attacks on Critical Race Theory. The WH tells House Democrats to go it alone on Infrastructure. Mitch McConnell calls for “actual consequences” for those who leaked tax data to ProPublica. US Airlines report over 2,300 anti-mask incidents in 2021. China cracks down on Bitcoin mining. Climate experts warn of yet another irreversible global warming milestone. Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health reports nearly half of the country’s health facilities are out of service.
4x117 - June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
The Supreme Court rejects a Republican challenge to Obamacare. Senator Joe Manchin outlines his policy demands. Greg Abbott announces Texas will spend million to build its own border wall. A new poll finds voters are more likely to see Antisemitism in Ilan Omar’s comments if she is identified. Gallup reports U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world. The NYT publishes an extensive report on Amazon’s warehouse conditions. Tucker Carlson debates race with a guest infamous for racist psuedo-science.
4x118 - June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021
Mitch McConnell calls Manchin’s voting rights proposal “totally inappropriate.” Conservative TikToker Samantha Rose accidentally supports Medicare For All. Lauren Boebert competes with Marjorie Taylor Greene to be the most idiotic House Republican. Relatives of Biden’s top aides secure White House jobs. Senator Bernie Sanders pleads with U.S. leaders: “Don’t start another Cold War.” The couple who pointed guns at BLM protestors in St. Louis plead guilty to misdemeanors. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jordan, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x119 - June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
A new book details the Trump Administration’s chaotic response to the pandemic. Bernie Sanders says he will not back an infrastructure bill that raises the Gas Tax. Bernie responds to progressive calls for Justice Breyer to retire. Activists call for an extension to the CDC’s eviction moratorium. Mike Pence is heckled by Trump supporters. A NYT columnist reveals Tucker Carlson is a go-to source for US political media. Iranians head to the polls in record LOW numbers. A member of Uganda’s Olympic team tests covid positive on arrival in Japan. Brazil’s covid death toll surpasses 500,000.
4x120 - June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021
Activists plan a last-ditch effort to pass the For The People Act. Kyrsten Sinema defends the filibuster in a new op-ed. Lindsey Graham spreads misinformation at a Republican conference. The Daily Beast reveals Trump’s efforts to stop SNL from making fun of him. Carl Nassib becomes the first NFL player to come out as gay. Texas power companies remotely raise temperatures on resident’s thermostats. Conservatives continue to lose their minds over Critical Race Theory. An ITV investigation finds Amazon warehouses are destroying millions of unused products. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his latest reporting for Insider.
4x121 - June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021
Andrew Yang drops out of the NYC Mayoral Race. A leaked Navy counterterrorism document says socialists represent “terrorist ideology”. The Supreme Court rules in favor of a high school cheerleader who cursed in a Snapchat video. An Atlanta Ikea faces backlash over its questionable Juneteenth menu. A Newsmax guest claims critical race theory is "the road to the death camps". #AbbottHatesDogs trends on Twitter after the TX governor vetoes a bill protecting dogs from abuse. A Chinese Monk rescues over 8,000 dogs. Ground temperatures hit 118 degrees in the Arctic Circle. Netflix releases a trailer for their new dating show, “Sexy Beasts”.
4x122 - June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Speaker Pelosi announces a House Select Committee will investigate the events of January 6th. General Mark Milley defends the use of Critical Race Theory in the Military. A leaked IPCC report warns of irreversible climate tipping points. President Biden joins a bipartisan group of Senators to announce a billion Infrastructure deal. The Supreme Court rules against a California Farmworkers Union.
4x123 - June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021
Democrats demand an additional reconciliation package if they are to support Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure deal. A new book reveals Trump called on police to “crack the skulls” of BLM protestors. The CDC announces a one-month extension to the federal eviction moratorium. Health officials issue warnings about the rapidly spreading Delta covid variant. Rudy Giuliani melts down over the suspension of his law license.
4x124 - June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021
President Biden walks back his promise on infrastructure. AOC dismantles Krysten Sinema’s filibuster argument. Marjorie Greene continues to attack the trans community. Former senator Mike Gravel passes away at the age of 91.
4x125 - June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
President Biden promises to fight back after HR. 1 fails in the Senate. The Supreme Court prepares to hear critical voting rights cases. The Pacific Northwest faces a record heatwave. Officials in the Florida Keys prepare to elevate streets amid rising sea levels. A right-wing pastor all but reads Qanon conspiracies in his sermon.
4x126 - June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
President Biden suggests the Democrat-only reconciliation deal will NOT include infrastructure priorities. Speaker Pelosi introduces legislation establishing a committee to investigate Jan. 6th. A new book details the final days of the Trump presidency. The Supreme Court allows the CDC’s eviction moratorium to remain in place. Clarence Thomas issues a surprising statement on Marijuana laws.
4x127 - July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
Trump’s longtime CFO Allen Weisselberg surrenders to the Manhattan DA’s office. The Supreme Court rules to uphold Arizona’s voting restrictions. A former Exxon executive is tricked into revealing company secrets. Judge Brenda Perry denies Britney Spears’ request to remove her father from her conservatorship. Ryan Barber and Sonam Sheth joins to discuss their latest reporting for Insider.
4x128 - July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
The Trump Organization is charged with running a 15-year employee tax scheme. Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson faces a ban for marijuana use. House Democrats struggle to unite over nuclear weapons. Over 130 countries sign on to a minimum global tax proposal of 15%. Twitter reacts to the announcement of an ‘Alien’ television series.
4x129 - July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021
US Vaccination rates slow as covid cases spike across the country. The death toll in the Surfside condo collapse rises to 28. An underwater gas pipeline bursts in the Gulf of Mexico. Nikole Hannah-Jones declines UNC’s offer of tenure. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his latest reporting for Insider.
4x130 - July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated at his home in Port-au-Prince. Australia’s largest city locks down for a third week. Scientists estimate Canada’s latest heat wave caused the deaths of one billion seashore animals. Iceland’s four day work week trial produces successful results. A new book reveals Trump told General John Kelly, “Hitler did a lot of good things.”
4x131 - July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021
Republicans campaigning across the country weaponize Trump’s Big Lie. Whistleblowers reveal contractors hired to care for migrant children have no childcare experience. Hundreds more unmarked graves are discovered at former residential schools in Canada. Conservative groups mobilize to block a proposed increase to IRS spending. The Tokyo Olympics bans spectators amid rising covid cases in Japan. David Dayen joins to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
4x132 - July 9, 2021
July 9, 2021
President Biden signs an executive order targeting anti-competitive business practices. Tucker Carlson attacks Ken Klippenstein for FOIA-ing (?) his FOIA. Former WH officials describe Trump’s response to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The death toll from the Pacific north-west heatwave rises to 200.
4x133 - July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021
Cards detailing a 7-point-plan to reinstate Donald Trump as president circulate at CPAC. Crowds at the Dallas convention cheer low vaccination rates. AOC responds to Lauren Boebert’s attacks. NYC’s Anti-Asian Karen strikes again. Security cam footage captures a homophobe trying and failing to steal a pride flag.
4x134 - July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021
Texas Dems flee the state in a last ditch effort to prevent GOP attacks on voting rights. A New Jersey ‘Karen’ chases a black woman around Victoria’s Secret. A police officer in Upstate NY is placed on leave after punching a woman in the throat. Michael Wolff details Rudy Giuliani’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election. England football players face a barrage of racist harassment after losing in the Euro 2020 final. Chuck Rocha joins to discuss the fight to protect voting rights in Texas.
4x135 - July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021
Senate Democrats announce a .5 trillion budget reconciliation package. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suggests the US should conduct airstrikes on Cuba. Sean Hannity offers to host a debate between AOC and Lauren Boebert. A Fox News Guest claims slavery was “not initially a racist thing”.
4x136 - July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
More details are released about the contents of the bipartisan infrastructure plan. The WHO calls out wealthy countries for vaccine hoarding. Ron DeSantis hawks “Don’t Fauci My Florida” merch amid rising covid cases in the state. Leaked Kremlin documents reveal Putin’s plot to secure Trump the presidency. A new Texas law opens up abortion bounty hunting. Matt Gaetz crashes a #FreeBritney rally. Max Burns joins to discuss his latest coloumn for NBC News.
4x137 - July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
LA County reinstates its indoor mask mandate. Fox News attacks President Biden’s comments on communism. OANN calls Olivia Rodrigo a "celebrity muppet pawn". Joe Manchin throws a wrench into Democrats’ climate goals.
4x138 - July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021
Fox & Friends hosts clash over vaccines. Donald Trump criticizes Biden's vaccine rollout. Gaetz & Greene protest after 3 venues refuse to host their America First rally. An Irish gymnast shows off the cardboard beds provided to athletes at Tokyo 2020. Tennis phenom Coco Gauff tests positive for Covid. Hundreds of Frito-Lay workers strike in Topeka.
4x139 - July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021
Kevin McCarthy nominates GOP election objectors to the Jan. 6 select committee. Sean Hannity does a U-turn on vaccines. Tucker Carlson continues his anti-vax campaign. Senator Rob Portman confirms IRS funding is out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. India Walton joins John to discuss her win in the Buffalo mayoral race.
4x140 - July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021
A bipartisan trio of Senators introduce legislation to curb presidential war powers. Dr. Fauci clashes with Rand Paul at a Senate Committee hearing. Marjorie Greene claims vaccine status questions, “violate her HIPAA rights”. New polling reveals how Kyrsten Sinema’s stance on the filibuster is affecting AZ voters. An American Airlines employee refers a hysterical Karen to try Spirit Airlines.
4x141 - July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021
Joe Biden claims “nothing at all will get done” if the filibuster is scrapped. Ron DeSantis is forced to encourage vaccinations amid rising covid cases in Florida. AOC & Rashida Tlaib introduce public banking legislation. MediaMatters finds morning shows dedicated more time to Bezos’ space launch than to climate change in all of 2020. Alex Lawson joins to discuss President Biden’s firing of Andrew Saul.
4x142 - July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021
Voting rights activists slam the Biden WH over inaction. A NewsMax Doctor claims vitamins are better than vaccines. Doctors warn covid surges among the unvaccinated could reach rates similar to last year’s winter surge. Donald Trump’s political PAC rakes in millions using the big lie. Senate Democrats demand answers after new details emerge surrounding the Kavanaugh inquiry. Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x143 - July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021
Nancy Pelosi appoints GOP representative Adam Kinzinger to the Jan. 6th select committee. New data shows less than half of Americans are fully vaccinated. J.D. Vance blames America’s problems on “the childless left”. Tucker Carlson is confronted in Montana.
4x144 - July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021
Police officers testify on the first day of 1/6 House Committee hearings. Simone Biles withdraws from the Gymnastics team final. Tokyo reports its highest ever Covid numbers. NewsMax hosts attack American athletes. Bermuda becomes the smallest nation to win gold at the Olympics. Walker Bragman joins to discuss the looming deadline to pass voting rights legislation.
4x145 - July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from the Olympic all-around competition. Fox News hosts waste no time attacking the testimony of 1/6 police officers. Officer Michael Fanone reveals a violent voicemail he received from a Trump supporter. Jim Jordan admits he did speak with Trump on January 6th.
4x146 - July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Nancy Pelosi claims Biden cannot cancel student loan debt. Data shows pandemic aid cut US poverty by over 40%. The Senate votes to advance the bipartisan infrastructure deal. A Missouri doctor describes patients disguising themselves to get vaccinated. Photos emerge from Blizzard’s infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’.
4x147 - July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021
A leaked CDC presentation reveals new fears about the Delta variant. Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Greene, & Louie Gohmert are turned away from visiting jailed 1/6 rioters. Trump attacks police officers testifying in front of the select-committee. 2 Colorado police officers are arrested after pistol-whipping an unarmed Black man.
4x148 - August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
Rep. Cori Bush fights for an extension to the eviction moratorium. New cases of Covid break records across the US. Sen. Joe Manchin says he “can’t guarantee” the reconciliation package will pass. A Belarussian Olympic runner seeks asylum after being forcibly taken to the airport by her team officials. Two Olympiads share the gold medal for high-jumping. Matt Gaetz says he has the “freedom variant”. Man exonerated after spending 34 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
4x149 - August 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
NYC to require proof of vaccination for all workers and customers participating in indoor activities. Sen. Lindsey Graham reveals he has Covid despite getting the vaccine. Two additional Capitol police officers who responded to the Jan. 6th attacks have committed suicide. Fox’s Andrew Napolitano has been fired after allegations of sexual harassment. Matt Damon recently realized that homophobic slurs are bad. DaBaby loses his DaBookings after homophobic rant. Russians are getting prosthetic arms to avoid getting the Covid vaccine.
4x150 - August 4, 2021
August 4, 2021
Shontel Brown defeats progressive Sen. Nina Turner in OH-11’s congressional primary. Biden extends the eviction moratorium - thanks to Rep. Cori Bush! Gun-toting St. Louis couple pardoned after pointing guns at peaceful protestors. Cuomo asked to resign amid sexual harassment allegations. Russian anti-vaxxers use prosthetic arms to avoid getting the jab. Ben Shapiro believes that quarantining if you have Covid isn’t really worth it. Frontier Airlines walks back its disciplinary action against crew members that duct taped an unruly passenger. Trump has raised millions - and he’s keeping it for himself! Abusive Detroit police officer subject of 85 complaints.
4x151 - August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
Biden plans to cut down on auto emissions. Los Angeles is considering requiring vaccines for all indoor activities. Is Majorie Taylor Green considering a White House run?!?!?! A Texas GOP lawmaker who previously mocked Covid has died of Covid. Cori Bush continues to face attacks from the right and the left over her eviction moratorium protest. Racist ex-firefighter has a meltdown in a Walmart. Central Park Karen is back, and she continues to be a racist Karen.
4x152 - August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Fox’s Steve Doocey promotes vaccinations. Geraldo and Dan Bongino clash over Covid numbers in Florida. Belarusian olympic sprinter feared government retaliation if she returned to Belarus. First ever trans non binary athlete to win a medal at olympics. California’s Dixie fire continues to spread rapidly. 3 CNN employees were fired for being unvaccinated. Apple will now scan user’s phones for photos of child sexual abuse. And, of course, garbage people of the week.
4x153 - August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
IPCC’s report reveals humans are guilty of pushing climate into “unprecedented territory.” AOC questioned whether or not she will challenge Chuck Schumer. Dan Bongino goes mainstream after Fox News edits his Trump interview. Trump campaign gives millions in refunds after tricking donors into recurring payments. San Diego police department’s video of deputy passing out after fentanyl exposure raises questions about its authenticity. Anti-Masker wreaks havoc in California H Mart.
4x154 - August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021
Democrats hope to pass a .5 Trillion Senate budget blueprint. Covid rates are high in Texas, but Ted Cruz doesn’t think that’s a reason to have mask or vaccine mandates. Majorie Taylor Green has been banned from twitter AGAIN. Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre sues Prince Andrew for sexual assault. Bill Hemmer doesn’t know who wrote Mein Kampf. Mike Lindell is hosting a cyber symposium to prove Trump won, but it’s already been “hacked”.
4x155 - August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
The Senate passes the .5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Republicans are using the the right’s hatred of mask and vaccine mandates as a rallying cry for the party. A black woman receives a stricter sentence than a white woman for a similar crime. A pool Karen blocks a POC child from entering a public pool. Anti-vaxxers get duped by a fake website (surprise surprise). They’re also going VEGAN! 1.1 million Americans have received unauthorized booster shots. Rudy Giuliani joins Cameo.
4x156 - August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021
The Pacific Northwest braces for another heatwave. Wildfires rage across Europe. California cases of Covid are far less than Texas and Florida. Covid has a surprising side effect for men. Line 3 water protectors were subjected to pepper spray and rubber bullets. Sen. Rand Paul’s wife purchased Gilead stock. SURPRISE! Mike Lindell’s cyber symposium fails to find any real evidence of election fraud. Christian textbooks found to be racist and wildly inaccurate. Schwarzenegger calls unvaccinated SCHMUCKS! 1.1 Americans have received unauthorized booster shots.
4x157 - August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021
Census reveals changes in population. Matt Gaetz’s buddy snitches on him. Louie Gohmert talks about exploding birds. Father who believes in QANON kills his children. Britney Spears’ father agrees to step down as conservator. Quentin Tarantino says “screw you Mom!” And, of course, garbage people of the week.
4x158 - August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021
The Taliban take full control of Afghanistan. President Biden prepares to address the nation. The death toll in Haiti rises to 1,297. AOC responds to Tucker Carlson’s latest attack. The number of children hospitalized from Covid hits a record high. Candace Owens doubles down on her comparison of the CDC to Nazi Germany. An anti-vaccine rally in Los Angeles turns violent. North Carolina legislators attempt to raise the state’s marriage age. Applications open to participate in NASA’s Mars mission.
4x159 - August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
Joe Biden defends the US pullout from Afghanistan. Former president Bush releases a statement on Afghanistan. Chris Cuomo addresses his coverage of his brother. An anti-masker harasses an elderly woman on the subway. Financial documents reveal Nancy Pelosi’s fortune rose sharply in 2020. North Carolina legislators attempt to raise the state’s marriage age. Applications open to participate in NASA’s Mars mission.
4x160 - August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19. Fox & Friends hosts clash over vaccine mandates. House Democrats introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Georgia’s Republican election board takes the first step towards election takeover. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees to the UAE. New polling shows Americans hold George Bush most responsible for the crisis in Afghanistan. Sean Hannity tries to win back Mike Lindell.
4x161 - August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021
Joe Biden defends his Afghanistan policy in a new interview. Trump’s former Defense Secretary claims the former administration never intended to pull all troops out. Republicans take to Twitter to praise The Taliban. Fox News mandates all staffers disclose their vaccination status. Sean Hannity does a u-turn on vaccines. Parents across the country protest school mask mandates. Rising back-to-school spending threatens to bankrupt parents. North Carolina legislators attempt to raise the state’s marriage age.
4x162 - August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021
A man claiming to have a bomb near the US capital surrenders after an hours-long standoff. The Taliban “indefinitely suspends” female employees from state television. Tucker Carlson blames the US housing crisis on refugees. Onlyfans announces a ban on sexually explicit content. CA recall candidate Larry Elder is hit by claims of misogyny. The Education Department eliminates .8 billion in student loan debt for disabled borrowers. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x163 - August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
New polling shows Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Afghanistan. The FDA grants full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. Trump is booed at his rally in Alabama. Conservative House Democrats drop their opposition to the Infrastructure Bill. An Iowa Trump supporter warns of a “Taliban-style” takeover during an interview on CNN. Video captures a woman berating Southwest airline passengers for wearing masks. Matt Gaetz elops in California amid his sex trafficking probe.
4x164 - August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
Dr. Fauci predicts the US will have control of covid by spring 2022. The Biden administration calls on the Supreme Court to save the eviction moratorium. A California judge rules Prop 22 is unconstitutional. An Iowa woman is sentenced to 25 years in jail for hate crimes. Mayim Bialik is announced as the interim host of Jeopardy. Reports out of Afghanistan describe beatings by The Taliban. India unveils its first experimental smog tower. Scientists attribute last month’s floods in Germany & Belgium to climate change. Japan’s fastest roller coaster is closed indefinitely after multiple riders sustain bone fractures.
4x165 - August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021
House Democrats unite to pass a .5 trillion budget blueprint. Fox forgoes coverage of Pfizer’s FDA approval to focus on propaganda. Carnival Cruises announces unvaccinated passengers will need a doctor’s note to travel. A Florida man who pulled a gun on Black teen protesters asserts the 'Stand Your Ground' defense. OnlyFans reverses their decision to ban sexually explicit content. Blackwater’s Erik Prince charges Afghans ,500/per seat on flights out of Kabul. Kayleigh McEnany claims that when Trump was president, “you didn’t see crisis after crisis.” A Tennessee parent speaks out in support of Critical Race Theory.
4x166 - August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021
At least two explosions are reported outside of Kabul Airport. NBC announces Lester Holt will interview the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbit. The Jan. 6 select committee requests communications documents from Trump administration officials. Governor DeSantis’ poll numbers fall as covid surges across Florida. Graphic video captures a LA State Trooper beating a Black motorist with his flashlight. Tucker Carlson launches a misguided attack on Oregon’s governor. Lil Nas X calls out Tony Hawk for selling skateboards infused with his blood.
4x167 - August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
The Supreme Court strikes down the CDC’s eviction moratorium. President Biden addresses the nation after the bombing in Kabul. 7 Capitol Police officers sue Donald Trump for conspiring to overthrow the election. Anti-Maskers in Connecticut use a baby as a prop. Fortnite announces a virtual experience to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x168 - August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021
DOD officials announce the US has conducted a second drone strike in Kabul. Lindsey Graham calls on President Biden to be impeached. Tropical storm Ida makes landfall in Louisiana. Anti-Vax extremists threaten LA city council members. Caleb Wallace becomes the latest conservative activist to die of covid-19. Dr. Fauci suggests another 100,000 covid deaths would be “predictable but preventable”. Video shows a man on a racist rampage in Miami airport. Starbucks employees in New York attempt to form the coffee chain's first union.
4x169 - August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021
The US completes its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Representative Madison Cawthorn calls 1/6 rioters “political hostages”. Sidney Powell walks out of an Australian interview. Pandemic unemployment aid winds down as delta cases surge.
4x170 - September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021
The Texas legislature passes a bill effectively ending legal abortion in the state. Conservatives spread misinformation about the Afghan withdrawal. Kevin McCarthy threatens companies who hand over records to the 1/6 select committee. Ron Johnson is caught on video debunking Trump’s big lie. An arrest warrant is issued for the man who harassed MSNBC reporter Shaquille Brewster. A principal in Texas is suspended after racist parents complain about CRT. NY prosecutors charge two people with selling fake covid-19 vax cards.
4x171 - September 2, 2021
September 2, 2021
Historic floods leave 8 dead in New York. Attendees at the Texas Youth Summit call on Biden to be impeached. New intel reveals extremist groups plan to return to the Capitol. The Supreme Court votes 5-4 against bl shocking Texas’ abortion ban. A Colorado grand jury indicts 3 police officers and 2 paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain. Podcast star Joe Rogan announces he has covid. Candace Owens is turned away from a covid testing facility. A Black couple sues the city of Beverly Hills over its racist practices.
4x172 - September 3, 2021
September 3, 2021
Joe Manchin calls for a pause on infrastructure spending. Greg Gutfeld insists data to prove climate change is “never there.” The WHO designates the Mu covid variant as a “variant of interest”. Tucker Carlson defends people who buy fake vaccine cards. New reporting reveals Trump’s MAGA PAC is paying a month to rent out unused office space in Trump Tower. Jim Jordan claims Donald Trump will soon announce he is running for president. An anti-masker in Arizona attempts to zip-tie a school principal. Tik Tok users spam Texas abortion sites with fake reports. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x173 - September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021
Larry Elder argues slave OWNERS are owed reparations. Merrick Garland vows to protect people seeking abortions. Texas becomes the latest state to approve voting restrictions. Lindsey Graham tells a reporter the US will re-invade Afghanistan.
4x174 - September 8, 2021
September 8, 2021
Governor Abbott defends Texas’ abortion ban for victims of rape and incest. Corporate interests launch a campaign to strip tax hikes from the infrastructure bill. Fox News hosts peddle conspiracy theories about the CA recall election. Video captures a woman coughing on supermarket shoppers in Nebraska. Police mistakenly arrest a Black McDonald’s employee. Matt Walsh whines about female sports reporters. Mexico’s supreme court votes to decriminalize abortion. Scotland unveils a polarizing statue of William Wallace. India administers a record number of covid vaccines. The Taliban announces an all-male caretaker government.
4x175 - September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021
Child covid hospitalizations hit a record high. Marjorie Greene & Madison Cawthorne pull out of the “Justice For J6” Rally. Donald Trump claims Robert E. Lee could have won the war in Afghanistan. A former Georgia DA is booked on charges of mishandling the case of Ahmaud Arbery. Internal LAPD documents show officers are instructed to collect social media info from civilians. Video captures an Atlanta teacher asking students if she can use the n-word. The White House asks Trump officials to resign from their positions on military boards. Howard Stern launches an expletive-filled tirade against unvaccinated Americans.
4x176 - September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
President Biden announces sweeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Right-wingers jump to label public health measures as tyrannical. Twitter reacts to CBS’ new “activist” reality show. Tennessee parents harass health workers advocating for masks. An Austrian man is arrested for mummifying his mother. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x177 - September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021
Rudy Giuliani slovenly commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Chris Wallace grills Nebraska’s GOP governor over vaccines. A Florida chiropractor distributes hundreds of “pre-signed” mask exemptions. Joe Manchin confirms he will not support the current reconciliation bill.
4x178 - September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021
Tucker Carlson amplifies Nicki Minaj’s vaccine misinformation. Kyrsten Sinema attempts to carve up the reconciliation bill. New reporting suggests Joe Biden will pressure Democrats to reform the filibuster. Larry Elder preemptively calls the CA recall results into question. Video shows a Black Instacart worker being harassed by White shoppers. A NPR investigation finds the federal government sells flood-prone homes to unsuspecting buyers.
4x179 - September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom survives the state’s GOP-backed recall. Comedian Norm MacDonald dies at 61 after a battle with cancer. A doctor who called the covid vaccine “needle rape” is made an Idaho public health official. Donald Trump reacts to excerpts from Bob Woodward’s new book. Woodward asserts Steve Bannon convinced the former president to return to D.C. on January 6th. An Illinois state representative introduces the TEXAS Act to expand abortion services. Census data shows stimulus checks had a direct impact on poverty levels.
4x180 - September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
USA Gymnasts testify in front of Congress about the FBI’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar case. California becomes the only state to move out of the highest category of covid transmission. Ben Shapiro claims secession may be “the best hope” for conservatives. Centrist House Democrats backtrack over drug price negotiation. Yet ANOTHER anti-vax radio host dies from covid. Thousands of MAGA-loving teens attend a Dan Crenshaw youth summit in Texas. Piers Morgan is hired by Rupert Murdoch to start a rightwing news channel. Former Senator Al Franken says he’s “keeping his options open” when asked about a return to politics.
4x181 - September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021
Donald Trump distances himself from the “Justice For J6” rally. Dan Patrick claims ‘Illegals’ are coming for American’s health care & education. Viral videos capture anti-vaxxers having meltdowns over vaccine requirements.
4x182 - September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021
The “Justice For J6” rally draws more reporters than actual protestors. GOP Senators refuse to join Trump in his efforts to oust Mitch McConnell. The US begins deporting Haitian migrants at the Texas border. The WSJ reports that Beto O’Rourke is gearing up for a run for TX governor. Ted Cruz praises conservative Democrats for holding up the reconciliation bill.
4x183 - September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021
The Senate Parliamentarian rules immigration reform CANNOT be included in the reconciliation bill. US coronavirus deaths surpass those caused by the 1918 flu pandemic. Tucker Carlson goes on a tinfoil-hat conspiracy rant against the US military. The Supreme Court schedules arguments for a challenge to Roe v. Wade. An Oregon school staffer is placed on leave after showing up to school in Blackface. Police in Florida continue their search for the boyfriend of Gabby Petito.
4x184 - September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021
Ron DeSantis appoints an anti-vax doctor to be Florida’s next surgeon general. A leaked memo reveals the Trump campaign knowingly shared untrue election claims. Sidney Powell claims Georgia democrats KILLED people in their efforts to steal the election. Internal Facebook documents show the company knew of its harmful impact on teens. Marjorie Greene blows up a prius for no apparent reason. A father in Michigan sues for racial discrimination after a teacher cuts his daughter’s hair. A college student in North Carolina gives a racist “attractiveness” presentation. UK Influencers post tone-deaf pictures from a converted prison.
4x185 - September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
The Biden administration prepares to reopen a migrant detention camp on Guantánamo Bay. Tucker Carlson goes full on Great Replacement Theory. Donald Trump sues his niece and The New York Times over their bombshell reporting on his finances. Ted Cruz gets owned by law professors during a Senate hearing. Video captures cops in Missouri allowing their canine to bite a black man in custody.
4x186 - September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021
The Arizona GOP “audit” of the 2020 election finds an even bigger lead for Biden. The house of representatives approves billion in funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. The NYC city council approves a series of bills benefiting food delivery drivers. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces the administration has banned the use of horse patrols at the Texas border. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland begs viewers to send him money to fund his private jet. GOP goons use “popular” memes to argue against the bipartisan infrastructure bill. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who Brett, Rayyvana and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x187 - September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Trump continues to claim he won in Arizona despite the GOP audit results. Kyrsten Sinema tells Democrats she will NOT vote for tax hikes on the wealthy. President Biden vows to punish the border patrol agents who rounded up Haitian migrants. Yahoo News reports the Trump administration plotted to kill Julian Assange. New York prepares for a worker shortage ahead of the state’s vaccine mandate. Marjorie Greene’s chief of staff resigns after she gets in a shouting match on the capitol steps. Fox News bans Rudy Giuliani from appearing on the network.
4x188 - September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
Stephanie Grisham reveals Trump’s obsession with a young female staffer. Krysten Sinema fundraises with lobbyists who oppose the Democrats’ spending bill. Meghan McCain cites imaginary polls while bashing Biden’s agenda. A jury in New York finds R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him. New details emerge surrounding the exit of Chris Cuomo’s former producer. Fox News uses the pandemic to fearmonger about immigration. Joe Rogan shares a video linking vaccine mandates to the Holocaust.
4x189 - September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Vaccine mandates come into effect across the country. Progressives respond to Pelosi’s plans to advance the infrastructure bill. Greta Thunberg excoriates world leaders over their inaction on climate change. Alabama lawmakers plan to use covid relief funds to build more prisons. Video captures an anti-masker harassing Roscoe’s employees. Facebook delays the launch of its “Instagram For Kids” app after widespread backlash. A Texas teen walks free after running over a group of 8 cyclists.
4x190 - September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
Pelosi prepares to bring the infrastructure bill to a vote. Progressives stand their ground while fake Dems skirt reporters questions. Everyone hates Sinema & Manchin. London police officer is sentenced to life in prison for using his position of power to kill Sarah Everard. Lewandowski is removed from Trump’s Super Pac after allegations from his past come back to haunt to him. Spears’ been freed from her father & could be freed entirely from court control within weeks. Video shows a school “safety” officer shooting an 18-year-old mother outside a high school. Trump lost even more than we thought & therefore Q is doubling down on their insanity. Fake Arizona audit report makes the rounds on Qanon chat boards. Blue Origin employees accuse Bezos of fostering a toxic work environment. New data shows nearly a third of Australia’s koalas were wiped out in the past three years. CIA evacuates an officer from Serbia suffering from “Havana Syndrome’.
4x191 - October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
House Democrats delay the planned vote on infrastructure. Joe Biden narrowly avoids a government shutdown. Joe Manchin insists the Hyde Amendment must be in the reconciliation bill -- his money trail blatantly explains why. Brooklyn Center takes the first steps in enacting policing reforms. Governor Newsom authorizes the return of Bruce’s Beach to its owner’s descendants. MyPillow ads return to Fox News as Mike Lindell reconciles with Fox News. New polling shows Ron DeSantis narrowly trailing Trump in a 2024 primary. Alex Jones is found liable for damages to 2 families of Sandy Hook victims. An Anchorage Assembly meeting on masks ends with 4 arrests. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x192 - October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
Protestors confront Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona. Pramila Jayapal rejects Manchin’s .5 trillion proposal. Bill Maher defends Sinema & Manchin. Hundreds of politicians are exposed in the “Pandora Papers” leak. Trump responds to speculation about Ron DeSantis’ political future. Right-wing media claims Fauci has “canceled” Christmas. An ER nurse SHUTS DOWN a screaming Karen. Video captures the moment an NYC George Floyd statue is vandalized.
4x193 - October 5, 2021
October 5, 2021
Facebook, Instagram, & Whatsapp suffer hours-long worldwide outages. Tucker Carlson questions whether covid mitigation “actually saved lives.” Studies show the devastating effects of long covid. Hollywood production workers vote to authorize a strike. 144,000 gallons of crude oil leaks onto Orange County beaches. Anti-vax protestors cause havoc in NYC. Video circulates of Stephanie Grisham previously calling tell-all writers “sellouts.” A new analysis reveals energy companies needlessly cut power to Americans while taking millions in covid relief funds.
4x194 - October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021
Biden scales down his agenda to appease conservative Democrats. An anti-vaxxer with a bullhorn gets publicly owned. Lindsey Graham is brutally heckled after pro-vaccine comments. Senate Dems consider nuking the filibuster for debt limit bills. Missouri executes Ernest Johnson despite widespread calls for mercy. Kellogg’s workers at 4 major manufacturing plants go on strike.
4x195 - October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021
The Senate Judiciary committee releases a bombshell report detailing Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A federal judge grants the DOJ’s request to halt enforcement of the Texas abortion law. Joe Manchin demands progressives abandon their priorities. Emails reveal Bernie Sanders declined to sign a letter condemning Sinema’s bathroom protestors. New reporting shows One America News Network is almost entirely funded by AT&T. The WHO approves the world’s first malaria vaccine. Panama reports over 50 migrant deaths since the start of 2021. Italy sees 36 inches of rain in a single day. Cyclone Shaheen hits Northern Oman. TYT’s Ana Kasparian debates Ben Shapiro.
4x196 - October 8, 2021
October 8, 2021
Fox News celebrates 25 years of misinformation and propaganda. A new analysis reveals energy companies needlessly cut power to Americans while taking millions in covid relief funds. A Colorado hospital requires Covid vaccines for organ transplants. Matt Gaetz attempts a “happy husband” rebrand. California becomes the first state to ban “stealthing”. Marjorie Greene claims Ivermectin “won the Nobel Peace Prize”. Polling shows 84% of Trump supporters worry about discrimination against WHITE people. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jason, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.