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THE BANANA REPUBLIC-IZATION OF AMERICA

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How did Rush Limbaugh's corrosive racism lead directly to Donald Trump becoming president? And why are the former states of the Confederacy the ones consistently preventing us from having universal health care?

Aug 19, 2019·Ep 216

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The oligarchs continue to roll back our rights- from a woman's right to make choices about her own body to our right to have our day in court when wronged by the powerful. What can we do about it?

Aug 20, 2019·Ep 217

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A fascist with a god complex. Trump tweets that he might be the second coming of God, encourages his neo-Nazi base, while his concentration camps are destroying the lives of refugees seeking asylum.

Aug 21, 2019·Ep 218

1:01:57

How can we constructively respond to the prejudice and racism of those around us? And, we finally find out what makes anti-abortion believers really tick. Plus, Congressman Mark Pocan on the goals when Congress comes back to session.

Aug 22, 2019·Ep 219

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As Reagan's economic policies take us down the road towards oligarchy, is a hard correction to the economy about to happen? And how have Republicans created a Medicare crisis? Meanwhile, the real cause of our economic weakness: the failure of Reaganism to support the middle class.

Aug 23, 2019·Ep 220

1:02:17

Amid other news, we hear of the death of billionaire libertarian Republican David Koch. How have oligarchs like him manipulated our government? Plus - is Free Speech meaningful when the rich have so much control anyway? A new book author joins Thom to question our assumptions. Plus plus- Defying Hitler, and impeaching Andrew Johnson.

Aug 26, 2019·Ep 221

1:03:16

Today - Democratic Candidate Tom Steyer sits down with Thom for a long conversation- is extreme corporate power destroying American society? And what can we do about it? And, now that Bernie has added breaking up the big media companies to his platform, will they find a way to take him down?

Aug 27, 2019·Ep 223

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Trump is just the latest face on the advancing Republican oligarchy that is dismantling our regulations and even our democracy.

Aug 29, 2019·Ep 224

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Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener calls, and Victoria Jones explains Boris Johnson's sneaky strategy in the UK.

Aug 30, 2019·Ep 225

1:00:41

With fires from the Amazon to the Arctic, will Climate Change threaten civilization or even our species' survival? And all while Republican policies are still in denial. With David Korten, Mustafa Santiago Ali, and Susan Jane Brown.

Aug 30, 2019·Ep 226

1:01:17

TALKING LABOR - Thom investigates the present and future of the labor union movement with well-connected Chicago labor leaders in front of a live audience.

Sep 2, 2019·Ep 227

1:02:21

In the wake of the endless parade of mass shooters, Thom talks guns and gun laws with his sharp-witted callers.

Sep 3, 2019·Ep 228

1:01:32

Does the future of civilization depend on the media? Is Trump clinically 'Dangerous' and will the attacks on union organizing inspire a political revolution?

Sep 5, 2019·Ep 229

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MEET THE REPUBLICANS- with author Jeff Sharlet who infiltrated the secretive political cabal 'The Family', and Elaine Parker of the Pro-Trump 'Job Creators Network'

Sep 6, 2019·Ep 231

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Today, which way for the Democrats? Who would be the strongest nominee after the climate change town hall takes and unexpected turn? And Representative Mark Pocan gives us this week's view from the floor of the House.

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Sep 10, 2019·Ep 232

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HOW BAD COULD IT GET? - If Trump gets reelected and Republicans stay in power in the majority of our states and in the United States Senate, what could be the worst outcome?

Sep 10, 2019·Ep 233

1:01:30

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL.

Sep 21, 2019·Ep 244

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IAN MILLHISER REVEALS THE SECRET TO REMOVING BRETT KAVANAUGH - PLUS - ARE UFO SIGHTINGS REAL?

Sep 22, 2019·Ep 245

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MANUFACTURED DIRT or TIME of TRANSITION?

Sep 23, 2019·Ep 246

1:01:02

IS THE NEWLY RELEASED TRANSCRIPT A BLUNDER OR A SHINY DISTRACTION? WILL BORIS JOHNSON RESIGN?

Sep 25, 2019·Ep 248

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Will Trump's greatest legacy be demonstrating that America can be blatantly run like a banana Republic? And will Trump succeed at muzzling CNN? Can anything be done to punish those who are facilitating Trump's corrupt behavior? Plus- warrior Jesus. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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How did Rush Limbaugh's corrosive racism lead directly to Donald Trump becoming president? And why are the former states of the Confederacy the ones consistently preventing us from having universal health care?

The oligarchs continue to roll back our rights- from a woman's right to make choices about her own body to our right to have our day in court when wronged by the powerful. What can we do about it?

A fascist with a god complex. Trump tweets that he might be the second coming of God, encourages his neo-Nazi base, while his concentration camps are destroying the lives of refugees seeking asylum.

How can we constructively respond to the prejudice and racism of those around us? And, we finally find out what makes anti-abortion believers really tick. Plus, Congressman Mark Pocan on the goals when Congress comes back to session.

As Reagan's economic policies take us down the road towards oligarchy, is a hard correction to the economy about to happen? And how have Republicans created a Medicare crisis? Meanwhile, the real cause of our economic weakness: the failure of Reaganism to support the middle class.

Today - Democratic Candidate Tom Steyer sits down with Thom for a long conversation- is extreme corporate power destroying American society? And what can we do about it? And, now that Bernie has added breaking up the big media companies to his platform, will they find a way to take him down?

Trump is just the latest face on the advancing Republican oligarchy that is dismantling our regulations and even our democracy.

Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener calls, and Victoria Jones explains Boris Johnson's sneaky strategy in the UK.

With fires from the Amazon to the Arctic, will Climate Change threaten civilization or even our species' survival? And all while Republican policies are still in denial. With David Korten, Mustafa Santiago Ali, and Susan Jane Brown.

TALKING LABOR - Thom investigates the present and future of the labor union movement with well-connected Chicago labor leaders in front of a live audience.

In the wake of the endless parade of mass shooters, Thom talks guns and gun laws with his sharp-witted callers.

Does the future of civilization depend on the media? Is Trump clinically 'Dangerous' and will the attacks on union organizing inspire a political revolution?

MEET THE REPUBLICANS- with author Jeff Sharlet who infiltrated the secretive political cabal 'The Family', and Elaine Parker of the Pro-Trump 'Job Creators Network'

Today, which way for the Democrats? Who would be the strongest nominee after the climate change town hall takes and unexpected turn? And Representative Mark Pocan gives us this week's view from the floor of the House.

THE BANANA REPUBLIC-IZATION OF AMERICA

HOW BAD COULD IT GET? - If Trump gets reelected and Republicans stay in power in the majority of our states and in the United States Senate, what could be the worst outcome?

REMEMBERING THE CRIMES OF 9/11

THE ECONOMY AND MRS. WARREN

POST-HOUSTON TAKEAWAYS ft. BERNIE and TOM PEREZ

CORPORATIONS VERSUS THE ENVIRONMENT

CAN BOLD PROGRESSIVES WIN THE 2020 ELECTION?

CORRUPTION ACROSS AMERICA

TRUMP'S HOMELESS GAMBIT

DYING FOR THE SAUDIS

TRUMP'S TREASON- BUT FOR WHOM?

INSANE PRESIDENT - TREACHERY, BRIBERY AND CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL.

IAN MILLHISER REVEALS THE SECRET TO REMOVING BRETT KAVANAUGH - PLUS - ARE UFO SIGHTINGS REAL?

MANUFACTURED DIRT or TIME of TRANSITION?

IS THE NEWLY RELEASED TRANSCRIPT A BLUNDER OR A SHINY DISTRACTION? WILL BORIS JOHNSON RESIGN?

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