January 8, 2021
The Damage Report with John Iadarola - S4 - E5
Trump announces he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration. Trump extremists turn on him after he condemns Wednesday’s violence. New reporting reveals Capitol Police turned down offers of support from the Pentagon and FBI. California workers see the effects of Proposition 22. 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.
The Damage Report with John Iadarola: Season 4 - 55 Episode s
4x1 - January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
Leaked audio reveals Donald Trump pressured GA's Sec. of State to “find” enough ballots for him to win. Multiple GOP Senators announce their plans to object to certifying Electoral college votes. Louie Gohmert declares the republic will end if Congress doesn’t overturn Trump’s loss. Fauci responds to Trump’s tweet on Coronavirus numbers. “Bean Dad” becomes the internet’s latest villain. Gary Chambers joins to discuss his run for Louisiana’s Second District.
4x2 - January 5, 2021
January 5, 2021
Trump rallies for Republicans in Georgia. More Republicans announce their plans to object to the electoral college results. Sen. Kelly Loeffler runs a racist Facebook ad. England goes back into strict lockdown after rising Covid numbers. Max Burns joins to discuss Trump’s leaked phone call with Georgia’s Sec. of State.
4x3 - January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021
With 98% of the votes counted, Democrats appear to win control of the Senate with victory in Georgia. Republicans turn to Mike Pence for a last-ditch effort to steal the election. Trump supporters take to the streets in D.C. John challenges Rudy to a fight. Mateo Askaripour discusses his new book, BLACK BUCK.
4x4 - January 7, 2021
January 7, 2021
4 people are dead after insurrectionists storm the Capital. Trump Officials resign en masse. Congress certifies Biden’s win. Trump continues to cry fraud. Polling reveals Republican’s support for yesterday’s events. Prosecutors in Kenosha decline to bring charges against the officer who killed Jacob Blake. Wealthy donors jump to the front of the vaccine line in Florida. Akela Lacey joins to discuss her latest reporting for The Intercept.
4x5 - January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
Trump announces he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration. Trump extremists turn on him after he condemns Wednesday’s violence. New reporting reveals Capitol Police turned down offers of support from the Pentagon and FBI. California workers see the effects of Proposition 22. 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.
4x6 - January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
Democrats prepare to introduce articles of impeachment. Trump is officially banned from Twitter. The president refuses to contact the Vice President. Prosecutors charge Capitol rioters. Cops describe the chaos they witnessed on the ground. Koa Beck discusses her new book, WHITE FEMINISM.
4x7 - January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021
Trump rejects responsibility for Wednesday’s attacks. Capitol Police brief lawmakers on threats to members of Congress. Dozens of companies pause donations to members of Congress who objected to Joe Biden’s win. 3 members of Congress test positive for Covid after Wednesday’s riots. Fox’s ratings fall after being targeted by the President. Jason Stanley joins to discuss last week’s events at the Capitol.
4x8 - January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021
The House of Representatives begins proceedings for the second impeachment of Donald Trump. AOC recounts her experience during the Capitol siege. Geraldo turns on his old friend Donald Trump. Former MI Governor Rick Snyder is set to be charged for his role in the ongoing Flint Water Crisis. Sasha Abramsky discusses his latest columns for The Nation.
4x9 - January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
White House staffers avoid the President as he continues to argue he won November’s election. Trump tells aides not to pay Rudy Giuliani’s legal fees. A leaked DOD assessment reveals the Department was aware of threats to the Capitol leading up to the inauguration. Speaker Pelosi announces fines for lawmakers who refuse to go through metal detectors. Black Capitol Police officers recount racist behavior directed towards them.
4x10 - January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
Details emerge of the violence planned for last Wednesday. President-elect Joe Biden reveals his coronavirus rescue plan. Jared and Ivanka force their Secret Service protection to use the bathroom at a rented apartment. Marjorie Taylor Greene declares her plans to impeach Joe Biden. White House staffers begin to clear the White House. 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.
4x11 - January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021
Trump finalizes his list of pardons. Plans for Trump’s library run into trouble. Joe Biden reveals his plans for his first days in office. The WHO President warns of a “catastrophic moral failure” in vaccine distribution. Right-wing media eulogizes the Trump presidency. Sarah Miller joins to discuss the work of the American Economic Liberties Project.
4x12 - January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States. Greta Thunberg gets the last laugh. Trump considers starting a new political party. President Biden’s exercise bike raises security concerns. Biden’s nominee to be DNI pledges to declassify the CIA’s report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. NewsMax analyzes Trump’s love of “YMCA”.
4x13 - January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
Biden hits the ground running on his first day in office. Anti-inauguration protests from Trump extremists fail to materialize. Bernie’s appearance at the inauguration generates thousands of memes. NewsMax wishes Biden “no success”. Alyson Shontelle discusses her latest piece for Business Insider.
4x14 - January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
The second impeachment of Donald Trump heads to the Senate. Parkland survivors call for the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene. Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks his mind. National Guard members are expelled from the Capitol. 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.
4x15 - January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
Legendary talk-show host Larry King dies at 87. Dr. Birx speaks out about her time on the White House’s Covid Task Force. New arrests reveal the extent of the violence planned on January 6th. Tom Cotton’s military record comes under scrutiny. Former press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces her run for governor of Arkansas. Umme Hoque joins to discuss The Debt Collective’s new campaign.
4x16 - January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
Mitch McConnell backs off his demand to preserve the filibuster. Kayleigh McEnany wastes no time getting back on Fox. The Supreme Court refuses to take up emoluments lawsuits brought against Trump. Dominion Voting Systems sues Rudy Giuliani for defamation. Greta Thunberg addresses Davos. Saru Jayaraman joins to discuss Biden’s covid plan.
4x17 - January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021
Impeachment proceedings get underway in the Senate. McConnell responds after Democrats claim victory in Senate power-sharing agreement. President Biden signs executive orders on climate change. A federal judge in Texas blocks the Biden administration’s pause on deportations. Majorie Taylor Greene faces calls to resign after old Facebook posts are uncovered. Andrea Michelson joins to discuss her reporting on “vaccine tourists”.
4x18 - January 28, 2021
January 28, 2021
Reddit users wreak havoc on the stock market. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces another round of calls for her expulsion. Bernie Sanders raises .8 million for charity selling merch featuring his inauguration meme. A Florida State Senator attempts to exclude those with felony convictions from receiving the state’s minimum wage increase. 5 federal judges with lifetime appointments announce their retirement.
4x19 - January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
John & Brett bust myths about the filibuster. Deaths from Covid remain high as hospitalizations drop nationally. Axios compares the Squad to QAnon congress members. Yet another Marjorie Taylor Greene conspiracy theory is unearthed. Matt Gaetz travels to Wyoming to annoy Liz Cheney. 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.
4x20 - February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
One week before his trial is set to begin, all five of Trump’s impeachment attorneys quit. Senate Republicans unveil their pared-back Covid relief plan. Anti-vax demonstrators temporarily shut down vaccine appointments at Dodger Stadium. The Biden team attempts to locate 20 million missing vaccine doses. Republicans rush to defend Marjorie Taylor Greene. Adjoa Asamoah joins to discuss how the Biden administration can promote racial equity.
4x21 - February 2, 2021
February 2, 2021
AOC details her harrowing experience during the capitol riots. Trump’s new legal team previews his impeachment defense. New polling shows widespread support for Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package. Mitch McConnell calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene. Thom Hartmann discusses his new book, The Hidden History of American Oligarchy.
4x22 - February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
Efforts to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene accelerate. Jared and Ivanka’s financial disclosures reveal massive losses. Mike Lindell makes a memorable appearance on Newsmax.. Republican State Reps in Georgia introduce a package of bills aimed at suppressing the vote. Twitter blocks the accounts of prominent protestors in India. Myanmar’s leader faces charges after being ousted in a military coup. Jamal Bowman calls attention to issues in Israel’s lauded vaccination rollout. Michelle Duster joins to discuss her new book, IDA B. THE QUEEN: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells.
4x23 - February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021
Republicans rally behind Marjorie Taylor Greene. Matt Gaetz says he's willing to resign his seat in order to defend Trump. AOC responds after a Republican congress member disputes her account from Jan. 6th. Kroger closes stores in Long Beach after the city passes “Hero Bonus” requirements. Anthony Fisher joins to discuss his latest reporting for Business Insider.
4x24 - February 5, 2021
February 5, 2021
The Senate approves a budget bill without any Republican support. 11 Republicans join Democrats to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments. Trump quits the Screen Actors Guild before they can revoke his membership. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce legislation to roll back a burdensome post office mandate. 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.
4x25 - February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
House Impeachment Managers prepare to prosecute the former president. Polls reveal widespread support for convicting Trump. Biden and Bernie offer differing views on minimum wage. The number of daily coronavirus cases drops below 100,000 for the first time this year. A new study suggests the UK covid variant is 35-45% more transmissible. Kevin McCarthy tries to get Liz Cheney to apologize for speaking out against Trump. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins to discuss his new book, MEDICARE FOR ALL: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE.
4x26 - February 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
Centrist Dems propose lowering the income eligibility for stimulus payments. Chuck Schumer & AOC team up to deliver relief to New Yorkers dealing with funeral costs. House impeachments managers tease previously unseen evidence. Documents obtained by Buzzfeed show Parler offered Trump 40% of the company if he pledged to post exclusively on the platform. Republicans grill OMB nominee Neera Tanden over her tweets. Pete Buttigieg gives his first interviews as Transportation Secretary. Ali Noorani joins to discuss Biden’s immigration plan.
4x27 - February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
Democrats present damning video evidence on day one of Trump’s impeachment trial. Trump and Right-Wing media react to his lawyer’s lackluster defense. Majorie Taylor Greene spreads Jan. 6th conspiracy theories. Michigan’s Senate Majority leader is caught on video calling the riots “staged” and a “hoax”. Tucker Carlson forgoes impeachment coverage to rant about vaccines. Simona Grace joins to discuss the proposed “Marshall Plan for Moms”.
4x28 - February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021
House Impeachment Managers present never-before-seen video evidence. GOP Senators react to yesterday’s impeachment proceedings. Fox News attempts to discredit the Democrat’s case. The Tokyo Olympic committee releases a 33-page playbook for the rescheduled games. Conservationists call on the public to stop milking toads. Saudi Arabia releases a prominent women’s rights activist. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss Trump’s future.
4x29 - February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
House Impeachment Managers rest their case against Donald Trump. A panel examining Trump’s Covid policies reports the US could have averted 40% of Covid deaths. New details emerge surrounding Trump’s diagnosis and treatment for Covid. Dave Ramsey makes an insane argument in opposition to student debt relief. 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.
4x30 - February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
House Impeachment Managers forgo witnesses at the last minute. The Senate acquits Donald Trump with 7 Republicans joining Democrats in voting to convict. WH Deputy Press Secretary TJ Ducklo resigns after threatening a reporter. LAPD investigates reports of officers mocking the death of George Floyd. Covid infection rates decline nationwide. Tammy Cho joins to discuss how Covid-19 has contributed to violence towards the AAPI community.
4x31 - February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
Nancy Pelosi calls for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the events of Jan. 6th. Court filings reveal the extent of the weapons seized from Capitol rioters. Sen. Ron Johnson attempts to downplay the insurrection. Sean Hannity attacks Mitch McConnell after he speaks out against Trump. Democrats call on Biden to replace the board of the USPS. The Lincoln Project announces a review of its company operations. Millions of Texans lose power after a winter storm hits the state. Hassan El-Tayyab joins to discuss the US’s involvement in Yemen.
4x32 - February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
Fox News uses the Texas Power outages to fearmonger about the Green New Deal. Non-literal commentator A UC Berkeley study finds that raising the minimum wage would save the federal government billion annually. Biden rejects the Schumer/Warren proposal to cancel of student loan debt. Trump breaks his silence to go after Mitch McConnell. Mexico announces their intention to file a UN complaint about unequal vaccine distribution. Indian Activist Disha Ravi is arrested after sharing a climate change toolkit. At least 30 Taliban fighters are dead after an explosion during a bomb-making class. Sabrina Malhi discusses the Indian farmer protests.
4x33 - February 18, 2021
February 18, 2021
Ted Cruz jets off to Cancun as millions of Texans struggle without power. New York Democrats turn against Gov. Cuomo amid revelations surrounding nursing home deaths. Non-literal commentator Tucker Carlson asks: “What if lying was your job?“ The WH walks back Joe Biden’s support for modest student loan relief. Ron DeSantis threatens to withhold vaccines to counties represented by his political opponents.
4x34 - February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Text messages sent by Heidi Cruz reveal the family flew to Cancun to escape “freezing” Texas. A Florida County Commissioner admits to creating a “VIP” vaccine list for herself and friends. A new study highlights the student debt crisis. Lauren Boebert attempts to troll Bill Gates with a fake Twitter pic. 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.
4x35 - February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
U.S. Coronavirus deaths approach the half-million mark. President Biden announces a moment of silence for those lost to Covid-19. Donald Trump prepares to announce his intentions for 2024. CPAC gets underway in Florida. 46% of Republicans say they would leave the GOP if Trump starts his own party. Ted Cruz attempts to do damage control. Severe weather leaves Texans with sky-high electric bills. Newsmax attacks Joe Biden’s dogs. Amanda Nguyen joins to discuss the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
4x36 - February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
The US Senate begins its hearings into the events of January 6th. CPAC is forced to disinvite a controversial guest after rallying against cancel culture. Conservative Dems threaten to derail the minimum wage increase. New reporting reveals disparities in vaccine distribution. Meghan McCain whines about not getting a vaccine. Sean Hannity criticizes public health spending. Jesselyn Cook joins to discuss how QAnon has impacted parent-child relationships.
4x37 - February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
The Biden administration reopens a Texas detention facility. Sean Hannity criticizes public health spending. Tucker Carlson claims he can’t find any evidence of QAnon. Yet another gender reveal party turns deadly. New data reveals 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar. Conservation groups warn one-third of freshwater fish are at risk for extinction.
4x38 - February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021
House Republicans back Marjorie Greene in her efforts to block the Equality Act. Lawyers struggle to reunite families separated by Trump’s immigration policies. A former aide to Andrew Cuomo accuses the governor of sexual harassment. A 30-year-old California Man undergoing a mental health episode dies after Police kneel on his neck. Marjorie Greene’s links to a Capitol Insurrectionist are revealed. David Johns discusses the Equality Act.
4x39 - February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
The Senate Parliamentarian rules that a minimum wage increase cannot be included in the budget reconciliation bill. Progressives call on Dems to overrule the parliamentarian. The US passes a grim Covid anniversary. CPAC unveils a golden statue of Trump. Court documents show Neo-Nazi terrorists planned to establish a “white ethnostate” in Northern Michigan. 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.
4x40 - March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
Biden addresses Amazon workers fighting to unionize. Trump returns to CPAC to deliver his first speech since leaving the White House. A CPAC straw poll reveals Trump’s continued hold on the party. NY Governor Andrew Cuomo responds to recent harassment allegations against him. Senate Democrats abandon their backup plan to increase the minimum wage through a tax penalty. Chuck Rocha discusses the crisis in Texas.
4x41 - March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
Bernie Sanders pledges to raise the minimum wage. Johnson & Johnson’s single shot Covid vaccine is approved for use. A third woman accuses Governor Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behaviour. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s many lies are revealed. Democrats propose a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. Representative Ro Khanna joins to discuss his new bill.
4x42 - March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
Multiple US states roll back Covid restrictions. 6 Dr. Seuss books are removed from publication after a reexamination of their content. Right Wing media memorializes Seuss as the latest victim of cancel culture. Neera Tanden withdraws her nomination for OMB director. A lawyer for Arizona’s GOP straight up admits to voter suppression. Kayleigh McEnany finally joins Fox News. Bridget Todd joins to discuss the sexual assault allegations against Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
4x43 - March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
Capitol Police prepare for another possible assault on the Capitol. AOC pushes back against Conservative Dems’ effort to limit stimulus eligibility. The House of Representatives passes the For the People Act. Progressives attempt to lower the voting age. Jesse Waters blames victims of sexual harassment for not “slapping” their harassers. Tucker Carlson claims banning Dr. Seuss is racist. Anthony FIsher joins to discuss how zero-tolerance school policies are being adapted to the “zoom” era.
4x44 - March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
Senate Democrats agree to lower unemployment benefits. Conservative Dems vote no on raising the minimum wage. Ron Johnson’s paper-thin argument against covid relief goes viral. New polling shows Democratic voters favor AOC over Joe Manchin. Former Cuomo aide Charlotte Bennett speaks with CBS in her first TV interview. TYT’s audience creates a Nina Turner ad. 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.
4x45 - March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
The Senate passes Joe Biden’s .9 trillion Covid relief bill. Joe Manchin suggests he is open to changing the filibuster. Mitch McConnell compiles a list of possible successors. Piers Morgan loses his mind after Oprah’s interview with Meghan & Harry. Boise residents hold a mask burning party to protest covid restrictions. A Missouri pastor sparks outrage after suggesting that women should aspire to be “trophy wives”. Alex McCoy joins to discuss the issue of white supremacy in the US military.
4x46 - March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Right wing media ignores the passage of the Covid relief bill. The CDC releases new vaccine guidelines. Ben Shapiro accuses Meghan Markle of lying. Madison Cawthorn inexplicably beats up a tree. Republican-controlled states pass new voter restrictions. New reporting reveals a record number of unaccompanied migrant children are in border patrol custody. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his interview with Mike Lindell.
4x47 - March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
The Biden administration promises to expedite delivery of ,4000 survival checks. A new report shows 75% of workers who would benefit from a min wage live in states represented by Senators who voted against it. Customs and Border Protection data reveals a record number of unaccompanied migrant children are in border patrol custody. Piers Morgan quits “Good Morning Britain” after his Meghan Markle comments. Buzzfeed lays off 47 HuffPost workers and closes Huffpost Canada. Mike Lee literally demonizes the For the People Act. Whoopi Goldberg reacts to Meghan McCain’s insanity. The Miami Heat bans Meyers Leonard after he uses an anti-semitic slur on Twitch. Lizz Winstead joins to discuss recent attacks on reproductive rights.
4x48 - March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
Republicans launch doomed attacks on Biden’s Covid Aid Bill. Trump tries to claim credit for the vaccine. Biden pledges to share the US’s vaccine surplus with the world. Tucker Carlson continues his attacks on NYT reporter Taylor Lorenz. Laura Ingraham continues Fox’s demonization of HR. 1. Akela Lacey joins to discuss the push to end qualified immunity.
4x49 - March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
President Biden announces all adults will be eligible for the vaccine by May 1st. A new study shows states with Republican governors had higher Covid rates. New York State lawmakers open an impeachment inquiry into Governor Cuomo. Deb Haaland is confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. Guam graciously responds to Marjorie Greene’s ignorant comments. 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.
4x50 - March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021
Biden declines to join calls for Governor Cuomo’s resignation. Dr. Fauci criticizes Trump’s refusal to promote the vaccine. Fox News wages an anti-vaxx campaign. Ron Johnson claims he never felt threatened by Capitol Insurrectionists. Donald Trump is spotted in Florida. Charles Coleman Jr. joins to discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin.
4x51 - March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021
Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against changing filibuster rules. The Biden administration considers a major federal tax hike. Texas Republicans roll out a batch of restrictive election bills. Voting rights activists pressure Georgia businesses. Tucker Carlson continues his anti-vaxx campaign. Spain tests a 4-day workweek. Brazil faces a growing covid surge. The Vatican announces priests cannot bless same-sex unions. Aeiramique Glass joins to discuss her race for California Assembly in District 79.
4x52 - March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
Shootings at 3 massage parlors in Atlanta leave eight people dead, the majority women of Asian descent. Trump encourages his supporters to take the vaccine, then immediately backtracks. Biden reveals he is open to filibuster reform. The FBI comes under scrutiny for their investigation of Brett Kavanaugh. Right-Wing media seizes on the stimulus package provision providing aid for Black farmers.
4x53 - March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
The Georgia sheriff's spokesperson under fire for his “bad day” comments previously shared Anti-Asian Facebook posts. Tucker Carlson accuses those discussing race in the ATL shootings of trying to "divide the country along racial lines.". Fox News buries Trump’s comments promoting vaccines. DC Police arrest a heavily armed man outside Kamala Harris’ residence. House Republicans vote against a resolution honoring Jan. 6 heroes.
4x54 - March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
The Biden administration asks staffers to resign over past marijuana use. Another Democratic Senator comes out against the filibuster. A Trump wax statue in Texas is moved into storage after repeated visitor attacks. Internal documents reveal the Oil Industry’s 50-year disinformation campaign. Ron DeSantis announces the removal of a curriculum that doesn’t exist. 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.
4x55 - March 22, 2021
March 22, 2021
New reporting reveals the growing crisis at the border. AstraZeneca releases the results of its US vaccine trial. Donald Trump plans his return to social media. The Iraq war turns 18. Ken Klippenstein trolls Naomi Wolf. IRS researchers detail how the richest Americans avoid paying income tax. Tina Sfondeles joins to discuss AOC’s political future.