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December 23, 2021
The Damage Report with John Iadarola - S4 - E248
New reporting shows the Pentagon restrained the National Guard on January 6th. The Biden administration extends the pause on student loan payments. Census figures show hunger on the rise as pandemic relief payments dry up. Trump pushes back on Candace Owens’ vaccine misinformation. QAnon event goers spread Anthrax conspiracy theories. Data reveals thousands of death certificates are mislabeled. Find out who Francesca, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
The Damage Report with John Iadarola: Season 4 - 54 Episode s
4x198 - October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021
Boston PD reinstates an officer who bragged about hitting protestors with his car. Tucker Carlson assures viewers his outrage is not manufactured. Gov. Greg Abbott bans covid vaccine mandates. New polling shows Americans are still deeply divided over vaccines. Donald Trump blames the intelligence community for the Capitol insurrection.
4x199 - October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021
Fox News inadvertently proves John Stewart’s point about cancel culture. Marjorie Greene asks Twitter: “Should America have a national divorce?” Trump supporters begin flying all-black American flags. Democracy experts warn of a dark future for the US. The CDC predicts more than 140,000 children have lost a parent or caretaker to covid. Covid-19 surpasses gunfire to become the leading cause of death for police officers.
4x200 - October 14, 2021
October 14, 2021
Krysten Sinema heads to Europe to fundraise. New polling shows Sinema losing to hypothetical primary opponents. Steve Bannon faces criminal charges after defying Jan. 6th committee requests. MAGA supporters pray to an insurrection flag. Trump predicts no Republicans will vote in the ‘22 and ‘24 elections.
4x201 - October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021
Biden’s Supreme Court commission releases its findings. Progressive lawmakers call on the president to act on student loan debt. Tucker Carlson mocks Pete Buttigieg for taking paternity leave. A teacher in Texas resigns after going on a racist rant. A school administrator advises teachers to offer books with “opposing” perspectives on the Holocaust. Video shows a Nazi harassing a Black man in Seattle. 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.
4x202 - October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
FBI transcripts show a Jan. 6 rioter disavowing the insurrection. Senator Manchin guts Joe Biden’s climate agenda. Kyrsten Sinema’s campaign spends ,180 at a Sonoma winery. Colin Powell dies at 84 of covid complications. Viral video captures an in-flight Karen giving a “TED talk”. A Miami school suspends students who get covid-19 shots. A woman in Pennsylvania is publicly assaulted on a crowded train. Animals at a Tampa Zoo begin receiving covid vaccinations. Instacart workers prepare to strike for better pay and conditions.
4x203 - October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
Fox News uses Colin Powell’s death as anti-vax propaganda. Tucker Carlson attempts to rewrite his role in the lead up to the Iraq war. Texas Republicans approve gerrymandered redistricting. SCOTUS rules in favor of qualified immunity. NY’s Democratic leader compares India Walton to David Duke. Dennis Prager announces he has tested positive for covid *on purpose*. Madison Cawthorn tells mothers to raise their sons “to be monsters.”
4x204 - October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021
The Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt. New reporting uncovers Trump’s plans to send troops to the Southern border. David Duke praises Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric. Stock filings reveal Mo Brooks’ shares in Pfizer. An AP investigation discovers the extent of police violence against children. Spanish authorities hatch a plan to rescue stranded dogs. A Maryland man looks to “Always Sunny” to corral his loose Zebras. Koalas in Queensland begin receiving Chlamydia vaccines.
4x205 - October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021
Senate Republicans block the Freedom To Vote Act. 5 veterans quit Kyrsten Sinema’s advisory board. Biden tells progressives tuition-free community college is out of the spending bill. Republican billionaire Nelson Peltz heaps praise on Joe Manchin. Donald Trump launches a new social media platform. A worker in Florida applies to 60 entry-level jobs and only gets one interview.
4x206 - October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
Alec Baldwin fatally shoots a crew member with a prop firearm. Sean Hannity praises people who quit over vaccine mandates. Fox & Friends defend the network’s covid “protocol”. Politico FREAKS OUT over politicians cursing. The Federal Reserve announces a ban on policymakers owning individual stocks. Twitter releases data confirming it’s algorithms have a right-wing bias. A right-wing radio host claims covid vaccines contain parasite eggs. Candace Owens calls on the US military to invade Australia. 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.
4x207 - October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021
Jan 6 organizers claim they coordinated with members of congress and the White House. Fox hosts remain divided over the network’s vaccine mandate. Anti-vax protestors rally in support of Kyrie Irving. Bernie Sanders refuses to cut Medicare expansion from the spending bill. Ron DeSantis offers out-of-state police ,000 bonuses to come to FL. A State Sheriff in Washington is charged for false claims made against a Black newspaper delivery man. The officer caught on video violently arresting Shantel Arnold is revealed to have a history of violence.
4x208 - October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021
A house report finds Border Patrol agents faced little consequence for violent social media posts. Mitch McConnell claims the working class just “invested poorly”. Mitt Romeny makes an insane argument against taxing billionaires. Kyrsten Sinema ignores protestors to mingle with a Republican Senator. A State Sheriff in Washington is charged for false claims made against a Black newspaper delivery man. Mo Brooks and Marjorie Greene attempt to distance themselves from Jan 6 rioters. The investigation into the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins reveals a litany of “Rust” production issues. Wisconsin attempts to solve its labour shortage with children. “Anonymous Animalists” rescue dogs trapped on a Spanish volcanic island. A federal court recognizes Hippos as “interested persons” in the trial of Pablo Escobar.
4x209 - October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Right-wingers come up with a cringy code to insult Biden. A jailed 1/6 rioter requests solitary to avoid other insurrectionists. Marjorie Greene claims the media are trying to get her killed. Conservative Dems put the so-called “Billionaire Tax” in jeopardy. Elon Musk whines about taxes as his net worth soars. A Wisconsin judge rules prosecutors cannot refer to those shot by Kyle Rittenhouse as victims. Neil Cavuto faces backlash from Fox viewers after his vaccine advocacy. Propublica publishes a bombshell report revealing how Liberty University punishes sexual assault victims.
4x210 - October 28, 2021
October 28, 2021
President Biden unveils a .75tn “framework” agreement for the spending bill. Progressives slam cuts to social welfare programs. Tucker Carlson previews a 3-part series on January 6th. Ted Cruz defends parents using Nazi Salutes. Republicans attack Merrick Garland’s defense of school officials. Walmart workers miss out on the company’s wage increase. Fox News praises a Chinese Government propaganda film. Republicans attempt to ban books on race and sexuality.
4x211 - October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
Progressives continue to grill big oil execs and Republicans feel bad about it. Manchin and Sinema aim to put their stamp on the Democratic Party. Trump writes a letter (wow he can write?!?!). Mark Zuckerberg declares himself Mayor of the Metaverse. A UCLA Respiratory Therapist throws a vaccine tantrum, NYC face a worker shortage. Man goes to Six Flags for all of his meals in order to pay off his student loans. Evangelical churches are divided over whether to support Trump or not. And of course, GARBAGE PEOPLE OF THE WEEK.
4x212 - November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021
The Washington Post reconstructs the events of 1/6. Donald Trump seeks to block the Jan. 6 committee from accessing his records. AOC calls on Biden to tackle student debt. The University Of Florida bars professors from testifying against Ron DeSantis’ restrictive voting law. Elon Musk responds to calls for him to act on world hunger. New York City prepares for worker shortages. CDC data shows vaccines provide stronger protection than natural immunity. A Michigan woman claims students are being taught cannibalism. Viral video shows a Karen harassing a delivery man. Evangelical churches reckon with divides over Trump support.
4x213 - November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021
The Virginia governor’s race narrows as voters head to the polls. Cori Bush slams Joe Manchin over his opposition to the newly negotiated spending bill. Financial filings reveal Senator Richard Burr dumped more than .6 million in stocks after receiving covid briefings. Security video captures a molotov cocktail attack on a Brooklyn deli.
4x214 - November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021
Republican Glenn Youngkin wins the Virginia Governor’s race. India Walton is defeated by Byron Brown’s write-in campaign. Progressives pick up wins in Ohio & Massachusetts. Mainstream media complains that Democrats are “annoying”. The White House pledges to forge ahead on Biden’s agenda. Trump takes credit for Republican victories. A new lawsuit alleges the NRA broke federal election laws. QAnon supporters gather in Dallas to see a reincarnated JFK Jr. The CDC authorizes the Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11. A former Florida “Teacher Of The Year” is charged with felony child abuse.
4x215 - November 4, 2021
November 4, 2021
Anderson Cooper tries to blame progressives for Democratic losses. The House of Representatives plans to add paid family leave BACK into the spending bill. IRS records reveal 18 billionaires received stimulus checks. NYC Cabbies win millions more in aid after a weeks long hunger strike. A nearly all-white jury is seated in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers. UC Santa Barabara unveils a 11-story windowless dorm building. Laura Ingraham suggests Italian-American voters turned out in NJ because of attacks on Christopher Columbus. CNN runs a story on milk prices-without knowing the price of milk.
4x216 - November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021
Joe Manchin drives his Maserati into climate protestors. House Democrats push toward votes on Biden’s agenda. Anti-labour MLM’s donate to Kyrsten Sinema. Former inmates allege Oklahoma jailers tortured them by playing ‘Baby Shark’. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is accused of sexual misconduct. Tucker Carlson emerges from surgery to declare he now understands the opioid crisis. Nikki Haley calls on older politicians to take cognitive tests. 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.
4x217 - November 8, 2021
November 8, 2021
Congress approves Biden’s .2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. 8 people are killed and dozens injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston. Right-wingers attempt to cancel Big Bird over vaccines. A new investigation reveals countries are using misleading data in their pledges to tackle climate change. Elon Musk asks his Twitter followers if he should sell Tesla stock. Donald Trump accuses Alec Baldwin of purposefully shooting Halyna Hutchins. Data shows pharmaceutical companies spent more than million lobbying against drug price reform.
4x218 - November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021
Representative Paul Gosar tweets out an Anime clip showing him killing AOC. The first officer at the scene of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder admits he did not render lifesaving aid. Voters in New York reject initiatives to expand voting access. New polling shows 58% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s job as president. Environmental advocates warn of fossil fuel subsidies included in the spending bill. Dennis Prager compares the unvaccinated to gay men at the height of the AIDS crisis. Kellyanne Conway falsely claims there was “no supply chain crisis” under Trump.
4x219 - November 10, 2021
November 10, 2021
AOC responds to Paul Gosar’s violent threats. The January 6 committee subpoenas Stephen Miller and Kayleigh McEnany. A federal judge blocks Trump’s request to hide documents. Abby Martin confronts Speaker Pelosi at COP26. The QAnon Shaman uses Forrest Gump quotes to appeal for release. Data shows how the covid partisan gap is leading to higher death rates in Republican counties. Viral video shows a maskless Karen refusing to leave an Arby’s. 2 former OK police officers are convicted of murder after tasering a man over 50 times. Roger Stone threatens to procreate with Laura Loomer. Donald Trump doubles down on his endorsement of Sean Parnell.
4x220 - November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse cries hysterically while testifying in his defense. Jeanine Pirro calls Rittenhouse “a good kid”. A Virginia school board bans LGBTQ+ books. A new poll shows 46% of Republicans don’t support teaching the history of racism. Senator Joe Manchin threatens to hold up the spending bill over inflation concerns. The LA Times details how federal road projects target communities of colour. Capitol Hill staffers are bombarded with threatening calls after Marjorie Greene publicizes their office numbers. A Target employee perfectly shuts down a homophobic customer. The Proud Boys align themselves with parents protesting CRT. Trump tells his followers to boycott businesses that don’t believe in “conservative principles.”
4x221 - November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
Leaked audio reveals Trump justified his supporter’s calls to hang Mike Pence. Fox News hosts rush to defend Kyle Rittenhouse. Data proves the effectiveness of vaccine mandates. A GOP Senate Candidate brags about being unvaccinated. Olympian Suni Lee reveals she was the victim of a racist hate crime. Subway responds to a new lawsuit claiming the restaurant’s tuna contains chicken, pork and cattle DNA. New polling finds more than 1/3rd of workers would take a pay cut in order to continue to work from home. 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.
4x222 - November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
Steve Bannon livestreams his surrender to federal authorities. Chris Christie reveals how Trump pressured him to downplay his covid infection. Michael Flynn calls for “One nation under God, and one religion under God.” Billionaire Elon Musk attacks Bernie Sanders over his efforts to tax the ultra-wealthy. Viral Tiktoks instruct viewers how to “detox the vaxx ‘’ from their bodies. Austria imposes a national lockdown for the unvaccinated. Tulsi Gabbard reappears on Sean Hannity. Video captures a Karen getting violent after being asked to wear a mask.
4x223 - November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021
A new book on the Trump WH reveals cabinet secretaries considered invoking the 25th amendment on January 6th. Biden’s approval rating drops on effectiveness, covid, & the economy. Tucker Carlson insinuates Vice President Harris slept her way to her position. A NY teacher complains after being told he cannot wear his “Back The Blue” & “Proud Zionist” t-shirts at school. Alex Jones is found liable in yet another defamation case. Astronauts at the International Space station are forced to shelter from space debris. And what is going on at the Poland-Belarus border?
4x224 - November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
The House Of Representatives prepares to hold a censure vote on Paul Gosar. A new book reveals Mike Flynn and Sidney Powell’s efforts to steal the 2020 election. Nicole Wallace confronts Chris Christie over his refusal to condemn Fox. ‘Covington Kid’ Nicholas Sandmann encourages Kyle Rittenhouse to sue the media for defamation. Crypto.com buys the naming rights to the Staples Center. Bernie Sanders announces he will vote no on the Pentagon’s defense budget. A viral Tiktok shows Churchgoers mistaking a woman’s cilantro for Marijuana.
4x225 - November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021
The House Of Representatives votes to censure Paul Gosar. AOC calls out Republicans for their silence. Marjorie Greene claims Americans must restore freedom with “the price of blood.” Matt Gaetz offers Kyle Rittenhouse a congressional internship. Democrats seek to pass the Build Back Better bill by the end of the week. Bill Maher defends parents protesting against critical race theory. The state of Oklahoma prepares to execute Julius Jones. A NY judge gives no jail time to an admitted rapist. Data reveals the lasting effects of covid-19 infections. Pfizer announces they will share the license for their covid treatment pill. The Working Families Party announces their latest round of endorsements.
4x226 - November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
The House of Representatives passes Biden’s Build Back Better bill. Kevin McCarthy auditions for Trump on the house floor. AOC roasts McCarthy live on Instagram. Republicans double down on their support for Paul Gosar. Jonathan Karl describes Trump’s mental state shortly after Jan. 6th. QAnon seizes upon a video of President Biden signing the Infrastructure bill. 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.
4x227 - November 22, 2021
November 22, 2021
Bill Maher attacks Progressives over the infrastructure vote. AOC calls on President Biden to act on his promises. Tucker Carlson interviews Kyle Rittenhouse. Fox Contributors quit in protest over “Patriot Purge”. Right-wingers turn on Glenn Youngkin. Trump allies pressure him NOT to run in 2024. Twitter roasts an inflation report. A viral Tiktok shows police pepper spraying a student. Video captures a Karen attacking a maintenance worker. A WIRED article from 2000 predicts the future.
4x228 - November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
Tucker Carlson interviews Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors in the McMichael trial begin deliberations. Matt Walsh calls Black Lives Matter a “lynch mob”. Dennis Prager claims the unvaccinated are the “most hated group since slavery”. The US is added to an annual list of “backsliding” democracies for the first time. The White House confirms Joe Biden intends to run again in 2024. New polling shows Democrats support ousting Krysten Sinema in 2024. Sean Parnell ends his campaign for Pennsylvania Senate. Louie Gohmert announces a run for Texas AG. J.K. Rowling slams Transgender activists for releasing her home address. A GOP official goes on a homophobic rant.
4x229 - November 24, 2021
November 24, 2021
New reporting reveals January 6th organizers used burner phones to communicate with the White House. Alex Jones rants about receiving a congressional subpoena. Kyle Rittenhouse meets with Trump at Mar-a-lago. 15 states approve congressional maps that eliminate competitive districts. Politico attempts to drum up buzz around a Pete Buttigieg presidential run. 7 doctors test positive for covid-19 after attending an anti-vax conference. Polling shows 74% of Americans feel their lives are back to normal. A Trump-supporting Karen gets hit with instant karma. Donald Trump doubles down on his support for alleged abuser Max Miller. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, JAYAR and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x230 - November 29, 2021
November 29, 2021
Lauren Boebert continues her islamaphobic attacks on Ilhan Omar. The World Health Organization labels Omicron as a “variant of concern”. Democrats scramble to rescue Kamala Harris’ political future. Donald Trump challenges the media to a debate over his big lie. Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Kevin McCarthy’s leadership. Leaked audio reveals Michael Flynn’s real feelings about QAnon. A Conservative MP makes INSANE claims about Doctor Who. Climate scientists attempt to grow weather-resistant potatoes.
4x231 - November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
Lauren Boebert doubles down on her islamophobic attacks. Lara Logan compares Anthony Fauci to Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele. 25 million nurses call on the UN to act on vaccine patents. The National Labour Relations Board orders a union revote in Amazon’s Bessemer warehouse. “Moms For Liberty” file a complaint in Tennessee to ban MLK Jr. 's books. A viral Tiktok shows White Supremacists confronting a man taking down an anti semitic freeway banner. New reporting reveals Donald Trump called his top aides hours before the insurrection to discuss stopping Biden’s victory. The New York AG releases evidence detailing Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s sexual harassment scandal.
4x232 - December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021
Ilhan Omar reveals the death threats she’s received in the wake of Lauren Boebert’s attacks. Mark Meadows claims Trump tested positive for Covid BEFORE his debate with Joe Biden. New data shows the widening gap in infections and deaths between red and blue states. Dr. Oz announces he’s running for senate in Pennsylvania, despite not living there. A Boise State professor calls for women to be kept out of engineering, medical school, and law. Experts warn of another power grid outage in Texas. A QAnon follower complains to Trump about Q’s failed predictions.
4x233 - December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Jen Psaki trashes Trump over his positive covid test. Hospitals across the US face lawsuits for refusing to prescribe Ivermectin. The 1st US case of the Omicron variant is discovered in California. Stacey Abrams announces a second run for the Georgia Governorship. Tucker Carlson praises Alex Jones’ “journalism”. Ring doorbell footage captures an officer repeatedly kicking a dog. Officials in Arizona move to terminate a cop who shot a man in a wheelchair nine times.
4x234 - December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
Politicians react to the recent SCOTUS ruling on Abortion. House Progressive released a statement calling for Rep. Boebert to be removed from her committee assignments. Emails surfaced of Tucker Carlson and Hunter Biden being besties back in 2014. Facebook sold ads that compared vaccines to the Holocaust and made a bunch of money. Joel Osteen had hiding bags of money in the walls of his megachurch. We’ll be breaking down news across the globe in our Meanwhile In segment! Finally 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.
4x235 - December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021
CNN fires Chris Cuomo after an internal inquiry. Jeanine Pirro blames “liberal school personnel” for the Michigan school shooting. White supremacists march through downtown Washington D.C. At least 17 people test positive for covid after disembarking from a Norwegian Cruise ship. A GOP representative posts a family Christmas photo filled with guns. Missispi Governor Tate Reeves has no answer to a question on abortion access. Kim Iversen offers a BIZARRE take on Ethan Crumbley.
4x236 - December 7, 2021
December 7, 2021
Early data suggests the Omicron variant leads to mild cases of Covid-19. Better.com’s CEO fires over 900 employees on a mass zoom call. The DOJ sues Texas AGAIN over its discriminatory voting maps. Donald Trump endorses David Perdue over Brian Kemp in Georgia’s governor’s race. A new trial is ordered for a Black man who’s jury convened in a room decked out in confederate memorabilia. Devin Nunes announces he is quitting Congress to run Trump’s social media platform. “Unvaxxed Sperm” cryptocurrency attempts to become the bitcoin of choice for anti-vaxxers. The Blaze interviews white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
4x237 - December 8, 2021
December 8, 2021
A NYC man is arrested for setting the Fox News Christmas tree alight. Lauren Boebert recreates Thomas Massie’s Christmas card. “Unvaxxed Sperm” cryptocurrency attempts to become the bitcoin of choice for anti-vaxxers. Kellogg announces the company is permanently replacing 1,4000 striking workers. A bipartisan effort to block a Saudi Arms sale fails in the Senate. Better.com’s CEO apologizes for laying off 900 employees over Zoom. Mark Meadows refuses to cooperate with the January 6 committee. The world’s ugliest confederate statue is taken down in Tennessee.
4x238 - December 9, 2021
December 9, 2021
Fox News continues to freak out over their Christmas tree. The Biden Supreme Court Commission releases its final report. Data reveals how the media coverage of Biden compares to that of Trump. Ron DeSantis claims FL can fight climate change without doing “any left-wing stuff”. California prepares to become an abortion sanctuary. A new study finds 7 out of 10 young Democrats would not date a Trump supporter. Tucker Carlson claims contracting Covid “feminizes people”. A Chilean candidate releases a bizarre campaign ad. New Zealand unveils a plan to ban all cigarette sales. The UAE transitions to a 4.5-day workweek. Scientists unveil “Earth’s Black Box” to preserve human data.
4x239 - December 10, 2021
December 10, 2021
A San Diego woman subjects a board of supervisors meeting to an anti-vax rendition of ‘All I Want For Christmas’. The 1/6 committee releases White House powerpoint slides detailing how to steal the election. Matt Gaetz revives a plan to make Trump the speaker of the house. Georgia Republicans purge Black Democrats from county election boards. Consumer prices rise as inflation hits its highest pace in 40 years. A German man wins compensation after falling while working from home. Find out who John, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x240 - December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021
Devastating tornadoes leave 90+ dead across 8 states. Donald Trump claims his 1/6 speech was “extremely calming”. The January 6 Committee prepares to recommend contempt charges against Mark Meadows. California announces plans to target gun manufacturers. Chris Wallace announces he is leaving Fox to join CNN+. Joe Manchin blocks the Democrats’ plan to add dental coverage to the Build Back Better plan. Teachers in South Dakota are forced to compete for basic classroom funding. A Michigan woman is jailed after using Rent-A-Hitman.com in an attempt to kill her ex-husband.
4x241 - December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
The January 6 committee releases damning text messages between Fox Hosts & Mark Meadows. The Biden administration announces an end to student loan relief. New details emerge surrounding the mass-casualty event at an Illinois Amazon warehouse. Time Magazine names Elon Musk ‘Person Of The Year’. The Pentagon announces those involved in the drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians will not face punishment. Peter Doocy asks Jen Psaki if Fox’s Tree burning represents “good governing”. Conspiracy theorists claim covid is poisoning the US water supply. Data shows the Omicron variant to be more resistant to vaccine protection. Scientists warn a crucial Antarctic ice shelf could melt within 5 years.
4x242 - December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021
Sean Hannity tries to downplay his 1/6 text messages to Mark Meadows. The House of Representatives passes Ilhan Omar’s anti-Islamophobia bill. Millions of Americans face the restart of student loan payments. Dr. Oz employs Trump fundraising tactics to scam followers. New data shows Americans cannot afford to retire. An Arkansas waitress is fired after being tipped ,400. Two politicians in Brazil settle a disagreement with a MMA fight. A viral photo shows the devastation of Kenya’s ongoing drought. Scientists discover microbes that have evolved to eat plastic. A NASA spacecraft “touches” the sun.
4x243 - December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
Nancy Pelosi rejects calls to ban members of congress from making stock trades. Senate Democrats shelve the Build Back Better bill in favour of voting rights legislation. Ron DeSantis introduces the “Stop W.O.K.E. Act” to fight the nonexistent threat of Critical Race Theory. Tucker Carlson openly sides with Capitol Insurrectionists. A Louisiana judge goes on unpaid leave after home video captures her using racial slurs. A Tiktok user documents her 28 trades that began with a bobby pin and ended with a two-bedroom house. Melania Trump announces her own NFT initiative.
4x244 - December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021
Donald Trump sits down for an INSANE interview with Mike Huckabee. A Delaware judge rules Dominion’s defamation suit can go forward. Purdue Pharma’s .5 billion payout agreement is dismantled. Fox News blames George Soros for rising crime rates. United Airlines removes a passenger wearing a red thong as a mask. Find out who John, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x245 - December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021
Joe Manchin effectively kills Biden’s spending bill. Kamala Harris’ interview with Charlamagne Tha God turns awkward. Tucker Carlson claims women are “pushing men out of jobs”. The Jonas Brothers team up with Joe Biden to promote vaccine boosters. Sarah Palin declares she will get vaccinated “over her dead body”. Gabriel Boric declares victory in Chile’s presidential election. Scientists in The Netherlands warn against “anti-5G” jewelry. Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai retracts her sexual assault allegation.
4x246 - December 21, 2021
December 21, 2021
Turning Point crowds go wild for Kyle Rittenhouse. Marjorie Greene uses a racist slur to defend the GOP against claims of white supremacy. Jesse Watters tells TPFest attendees to “ambush” Dr. Fauci. Joe Manchin responds to outrage over his BBB vote. New reporting reveals how the government helps investors evict mobile home residents. The Biden White House reverses course on at-home tests. Trump is booed by his own supporters after admitting to getting a booster shot. The Omicron variant overtakes Delta to become the dominant variant in the US. Dallas Texas becomes the latest hotspot for QAnon cult followers. The White House announces the arrival of a new puppy.
4x247 - December 22, 2021
December 22, 2021
Mitch McConnell invites Joe Manchin to join the Republican Party. President Biden gives credit to the Trump administration for vaccine development. Fox News backs Jesse Watters after his threats against Dr. Fauci. Madison Cawthorn calls for violence AGAIN while speaking at TPFest. Two passengers are taken into custody after a huge brawl at Miami International Airport. A Michigan Art teacher is arrested after making false threats of terrorism against her school. A January 6th rioter is arrested after his wife brags about his actions on Facebook. Trump supporters turn against the former prescient after his latest vaccine comments.
4x248 - December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021
New reporting shows the Pentagon restrained the National Guard on January 6th. The Biden administration extends the pause on student loan payments. Census figures show hunger on the rise as pandemic relief payments dry up. Trump pushes back on Candace Owens’ vaccine misinformation. QAnon event goers spread Anthrax conspiracy theories. Data reveals thousands of death certificates are mislabeled. Find out who Francesca, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.
4x249 - December 28, 2021
December 28, 2021
Anti-Apartheid leader Desmond Tutu dies aged 90. A Trump supporter prank calls the Biden’s during the White House’s annual NORAD event. The CDC cuts covid isolation restrictions from 10 to 5 days. Viral video shows an in-flight Karen slapping a fellow passenger over a mask dispute. NY Jail Officials warn of an “emerging crisis” on Rikers Island. An LAPD officer shoots and kills a 14 year-old girl shopping with her mother. January 6th rioters ask the government to forgive their PPP loans.
4x250 - December 29, 2021
December 29, 2021
New reporting reveals the identity of the shooter responsible for 5 dead in Denver. Candace Owens attempts to explain away Trump’s support for vaccines. Dr. Fauci is grilled over the CDC’s new isolation guidance. Former Senate Leader Harry Reid dies at 82. Rand Paul reveals he has no idea how elections actually work. Rhode Island Rep Patricia Morgan blames CRT for ending her friendship with her ONE Black friend. An Oklahoma senator attempts to ban books containing “sexual behaviour”.
4x251 - December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty of aiding in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. A capitol insurrectionist blames the food pyramid for his actions on 1/6. New reporting reveals Capitol rioters rarely face jail time. Kayleigh McEnany urges Fox viewers to obey airline covid rules. ‘Don’t Look Up’ sparks fiery debate on Twitter. A Swedish company creates covid passport microchips. John & Brett look back on the biggest stories of 2021. Find out who John & Brett picked as their Garbage People of the YEAR.