Commentary on news, politics, food, relationships, or anything that I find controversial, or not. Egberto Off The Record is not necessarily politically correct but always honest opinions that will make you think on just about every issue. Included are outtakes from my radio/media show Politics Done Right. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/egbertowillies/support

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Thank you Under the Golden Boot, Pamela R. Daniels, Don, Elizabeth, Susan McDonald, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Arnie Arnesen interviews Egberto on his Dolly Parton article, Talarico, and Texas politics:* WBAI Jenna Flanagan panel discussed Israeli settler violence & data center fight in US:* Iran War Has Cost the Average American More Than $1,200 Over Six Months, Economist Estimates: One columnist said it's impossible to know the true extent to which the war has hit Americans' pocketbooks, but “this figure should be understood as a rough sketch that conveys the magnitude of Trump's folly.” [More]* Nearly 2.5 Million Children Have Lost Medicaid and CHIP—So Far—During Trump's Second Term: The drop in children covered by Medicaid comes before the most draconian changes to the program made by Republicans' 2025 budget law are set to take effect next year. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Politics Done Right, Arnie Arnesen, Dolly Parton, James Talarico, Texas Politics, Texas Senate, Ken Paxton, Jenna Flanagan, WBAI, Israeli Settler Violence, West Bank, Palestinians, Israel, Data Centers, AI Data Centers, Texas Power Grid, Electricity Costs, Iran War, Trump Iran War, Iran War Costs, Donald Trump, Affordability Crisis, Medicaid, Medicaid Cuts, CHIP, Children's Healthcare, Healthcare, Republican Budget Cuts, Economic Justice, Working Families, Progressive Politics To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you SammyD, Gilda Johnson, LBW, Heather A Murphy, Freddie, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Ted Cruz Has a Fantasy That Americans Want More of Trump's Failed Policies: Ted Cruz says Americans want Republican “good policies.” Polls and household budgets tell another story as Trump's agenda raises costs and cuts protections. [More]* Ted Cruz Smears Talarico & El-Sayed as Meet the Press Fails to Push Back: Ted Cruz unloaded on James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed. Meet the Press let the attacks fly with virtually no real-time fact-checking or meaningful pushback. [More]* ‘Mobster Language': Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Replenish US Reserves: “I used to spend so much time trying to prove that the US was not interested in promoting democracy and just preferred autocratic governments that give us whatever we want. And now he just posts this every day on social media,” one journalist wrote. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, Meet the Press, Ken Paxton, Trump Policies, Trump Economy, Cost of Living, 2026 Midterms, Texas Senate Race, Michigan Senate Race, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Progressive Politics, Venezuela, Venezuelan Oil, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, US Foreign Policy, US Imperialism, Media Accountability, Political Journalism, GOP Smears, Economic Policy, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you EG, Cary Grace ∆, Greg Owens, Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA, Tamar Kranick, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Federal judge again halts Trump's executive order limiting mail voting in midterms: President's directive stalls for a second time about a week before the first postal ballots are due to be sent out. [More]* ‘We'd Really Prefer Affordable Healthcare': Trump ‘Lake America' Order Ridiculed as Inane Distraction: “The American people don't want to rename Lake Ontario Lake America,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “They want affordable healthcare, childcare, housing, education, nutrition assistance—all of which you have massively cut.” [More]* Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated' funds from Medicaid settlement: Grand jury declined to indict anyone but said there was a ‘sophisticated scheme' to use funds for political activity. [More]* Private Equity Turned Apartments Into Profit Widgets—Then Tenants Paid the Price: The Nob Hill disaster exposes what happens when housing becomes a financial asset: private equity extracts profits, defers maintenance, and leaves apartment dwellers trapped inside someone else's investment strategy. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsTags: Donald Trump, Trump Administration, Mail Voting, Mail-In Voting, Mail Ballots, Voting Rights, 2026 Midterms, Election Integrity, Indira Talwani, U.S. Postal Service, Lake America, Lake Ontario, Bernie Sanders, Affordable Healthcare, Healthcare Costs, Cost of Living, Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida, Florida Politics, Medicaid, Medicaid Settlement, Political Corruption, Public Funds, Private Equity, Housing Crisis, Corporate Landlords, Financialization of Housing, Apartment Tenants, Renters, Tenant Rights, Nob Hill Apartments, Syracuse, Housing Affordability, Capitalism, Economic Justice, Democracy, Progressive Politics, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Tamar Kranick, LBW, Lynette, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Neil Aquino, Houston Democracy Project Founder, joins us: Neil Aquino will discuss HPD skipping the HPD/ICE hearing. He will also discuss his and Egberto Willies joint appearance in Kingwood to discuss several local, state and national issues.* RFK Jr. Dismisses Impact of SNAP Cuts as Data Shows 5 Million People Have Lost Aid: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the US Health and Human Services Department, said he doesn't think the Republican Party's unprecedented cuts to food aid would have “that much effect.” [More]* Latest Data Shows Ultra-Rich Continue to Win While Working Class Gets Crushed in Trump's Economy: “Despite his bluster, Trump has built an economy for billionaires while working families are left in the dust.” [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsTags: immigration enforcement, Houston City Council, Alejandra Salinas, Houston politics, government accountability, police accountability, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., RFK Jr., SNAP, SNAP cuts, food assistance, food insecurity, Donald Trump, Trump economy, working class, economic inequality, billionaires, corporate profits, worker wages, inflation, progressive politics, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Chris Sampson, Farmers AGAINST trump., Los Gatos Sin Madrid, Heather A Murphy, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Abdul El-Sayed Torches Jesse Watters and Exposes Fox News' Culture-War Game: Fox tried to define Abdul El-Sayed through culture-war attacks. He flipped the interview toward affordability, Medicare for All, corporate power and the everyday struggles of Michigan families. [More]* McMorrow Schools Third Way: Democrats Must Grow the Tent, Not Attack the Left: Mallory McMorrow calmly exposes why Third Way's $15M anti-DSA campaign weakens Democrats when voters need healthcare, housing, wages, and democracy [More]* Billionaire-Backed Groups Launch Ad Blitz Against California Wealth Tax: Google co-founder Sergey Brin and venture capitalist Peter Thiel are among the billionaires bankrolling ads against a proposed one-time tax on the wealthiest Californians. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsTags: Abdul El-Sayed, Jesse Watters, Mallory McMorrow, Third Way, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Democratic Party, Fox News, Medicare for All, affordability crisis, Michigan politics, Michigan Senate, culture wars, working class, progressive politics, California wealth tax, Proposition 40, Sergey Brin, Peter Thiel, billionaires, wealth inequality, tax the rich, corporate power, economic justice, Politics Done Right, KPFT To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Meg Grant, Jennifer, Vegan Cindy, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Cut Social Security? No—Tax the Rich: Ruhle Segment Exposes the Real Debt Problem: Stephanie Ruhle's economic discussion reveals the choice Washington hides: cut Social Security and Medicare—or demand more from those who benefited most from tax cuts.[More]* Abdul El-Sayed Torches Jesse Watters and Exposes Fox News' Culture-War Game: Fox tried to define Abdul El-Sayed through culture-war attacks. He flipped the interview toward affordability, Medicare for All, corporate power and the everyday struggles of Michigan families. [More]* Billionaire-Backed Groups Launch Ad Blitz Against California Wealth Tax: Google co-founder Sergey Brin and venture capitalist Peter Thiel are among the billionaires bankrolling ads against a proposed one-time tax on the wealthiest Californians. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsTags: Abdul El-Sayed, Jesse Watters, Fox News, Stephanie Ruhle, California Wealth Tax, Proposition 40, Sergey Brin, Peter Thiel, Billionaires, Wealth Inequality, Economic Inequality, Medicare for All, Tax the Rich, Wall Street, Working Class, Economic Populism, Corporate Power, Oligarchy, Progressive Politics, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM, California Politics, Wealth Tax, Economic Justice To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Chardonai, MLR, Marg KJ, Gilda Johnson, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Cook Political Reports moving more Red States to Democratic Candidates: [More]* Lefty Glaude and Righty Kasich gets why DSA exhibiting great success: [More]* Beshear on making the Democratic Party a place for DSA. [More]* Economists Blame $40 Trillion Debt Milestone on T… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Ms.Yuse, Darlene, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Neil Aquino, founder of The Houston Democracy Project discusses local and national issue: Today Neil Aquino discusses Passing of mandatory air conditioning for renters ordinance in Houston & need to elect Plummer.* ‘Bessent Is a Political Actor': Treasury Move on Bond Mark… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Hala, Elwyn Hudson, Leilani, Ginger, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Angie Nixon illustrates that a DSA candidate is closer to Americans than Democrats or Republicans* Ossoff effectively neuters an imbecilic, corrupt president* Republican reverse DEI exposed on The Reality Check as Graham's sister craters in senatorial debate* Democrats a… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Tamar Kranick, Gilda Johnson, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Angie Nixon snags Democratic nomination, heads to General Election against Ashley Moody: The sitting state lawmaker and Democratic Socialists of America member overcame a massice fundraising disadvantage to win the nomination. [More]* When Voters Vote ‘F You': Republican Failure Opens the Door to Democratic Socialists: A Republican strategist admits the GOP has no real message and says MAGA voters will listen when democratic socialists address healthcare and economic anxiety. [More]* ‘Eight Million Americans Have Lost Their Healthcare': Trump-GOP Cuts Wreak Havoc in All 50 States: New fact sheets detail how people in every US state are suffering from the Republican Party's assault on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Hala, Don, John A, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Elect Democrats—But Should Hakeem Jeffries Be Speaker If He Rejects Medicare for All?: Elect Democrats to stop MAGA, but don't surrender progressive accountability. Jeffries' rejection of Medicare-for-All raises a serious question about who should lead the House. [ To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you EG, Tamar Kranick, Judy, Gilda Johnson, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Elect Democrats—But Should Hakeem Jeffries Be Speaker If He Rejects Medicare for All?: Elect Democrats to stop MAGA, but don't surrender progressive accountability. Jeffries' rejection of Medicare-for-All raises a serious question about who should lead the House. [… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Jeanne Elbe, Elwyn Hudson, Susan Jagoda, CicifromCincy, and many others for tuning into my live video!* The Trump administration has been lethal to women in many ways, especially black women.* Trump immigration policy killing small business* Never Underestimate a Cornered Rat: Trump's Election Plot Is Taking Shape: From mail ballots to voting machines, his allies are ide… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you EG, Michelle Gerardo, Waheedah Muhammad, Ginger, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Progressives continue to win against Establishment-sanctioned candidate: It is time for Americans to stop fearing candidates who challenge the status quo. Progressives are ready to lead.* The Reality Check discussed Francesca Hong and the meaning of her defeat: * Corpo… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Musings on Interesting Times, Ginger, Judy, Gilda Johnson, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Thom Hartmann - Who Killed the American Dream—and What the 2026 Midterms Can Save: Thom Hartmann reveals how corporate power and the Supreme Court killed the American dream—and why the 2026 midterms could help working Americans reclaim democracy. [More]* ‘Cheap Piece… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Margaret Vorih, Ginger, Ziggy, Lilian Öhrström, s.a.m., and many others for tuning into my live video!* Jenna Flanagan WBAI: Panel Trump Threatens Iran as Netanyahu Defies Him and Progressives Surge: As Trump threatens Iran and Netanyahu defies Washington, Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan victory signals a progressive shift establishment pundits cannot ignore. [More]* The Dan… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Donna Everett, Marg KJ, SkyBlueEyes, Do U Lie, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* The Clean New Deal's Patrick Lovell visits for an update on Trump, the election, and more: The Clean New Deal's Patrick Lovell joins us to examine Donald Trump, the elections, and the systemic forces threatening democracy.* Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War' Agains… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Ms.Yuse, Gayla Kunis, Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA, Tamar Kranick, Ginger, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Neil Aquino visits to discuss local and national politics: Sylvia Garcia breaking with Whitmire on HPD/ICE & upcoming ICE protests in Houston area.* ‘Bay of Pigs Reloaded': New CIA Task Force to Further Destabilize Cuba Revealed: The revelation comes as the State De… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Anne Byrn, Jeanne Elbe, Teralex, Tamar Kranick, Heather A Murphy, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Sanders Warns Democrats: Don't Support Bill to Fast-Track Social Security Cuts: “If the Democratic Party is ever to regain the faith of ordinary Americans it must stand firm on the issue of Social Security,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. [More]* The candidate endorsed by progressives overperfo… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Nick G, A Dude On The Couch, MLR, Marg KJ, Pam Wade, Kirk, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Jenna Flanagan WBAI Panel - Trump's Iran Chaos, the U.S.-Israel Military Merger, and America's Climate Failure: The Jenna Flanagan WBAI panel connects Trump's Iran escalation, deeper U.S.-Israel military integration, and wildfire smoke to a political system that funds war while neglecting… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Courtneye, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Jenna Flanagan WBAI Panel - Trump's Iran Chaos, the U.S.-Israel Military Merger, and America's Climate Failure: The Jenna Flanagan WBAI panel connects Trump's Iran escalation, deeper U.S.-Israel military integration, and wildfire smoke to a political system that funds w… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Jason Gael, EG, Marg KJ, Tamar Kranick, SkyBlueEyes, and many others for tuning into my live video!* The AI scare is the Y2K fraud on steroids: Anyone who remembers the 2 bytes in computer programming that created the fraudulent Y2K economic boom should be aware that the AI scare is the same but on steroids, a purposeful manmade problem the oligarchs will profit from. I will explain. Suf… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Jason Gael, Meg Grant, Marg KJ, Courtney Busby, Courtneye, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Failure Insurance: Trump's New Electoral Strategy in America: The objective of President Trump's warnings about election integrity are no longer merely to challenge an outcome, but to suggest that only a result delivering victory to Trump or his movement is legitim… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you LadyHistorian, EG, Marg KJ, John A, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Arnie Arnesen The Attitude Panel on Trump. founding fathers, and fighting for our Democracy:* Trump Admin Argues Even Terminally Ill Patients Shouldn't Be Exempt From Medicaid Work Requirements: Under a new policy the administration is defending in court, low-income … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Marg KJ, Judy, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* ‘Withdraw Immediately': Blanche Confirmation Process Delayed Over Trump IRS Audit Shield: “Blanche had months to deliver on the demands both senators and the people have had of him, and he has failed, proving he only serves President Trump,” said one advocacy group. [M… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, Sheryl, MLR, Marg KJ, Sam, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Shaun Finnie Makes the Middle Class His Mission in Texas Congressional District 2: A former investment banker explains why strong businesses need strong consumers, affordable healthcare, public education, childcare, housing, and fair wages. [More]* Trump Is Rolling B… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Gayla Kunis, Gilda Johnson, LBW, Do U Lie, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Shaun Finnie explains why he believes he is the best candidate for Texas District 2:* ‘Countless Seniors Will Soon Pay More': Trump Ends Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: “Donald Trump and Republicans are making healthcare more expensive for seniors at e… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Jason Gael, MLR, Marg KJ, Margaret Vorih, Lisa GK, and many others for tuning into my live video! * “Legalize Democracy” A Move To Amend Mini-Documentary (VIDEO): Legalize Democracy is a must-see 30-minute documentary. It is fast-paced, informational, and action-oriented. This documentary is a great tool for folks looking to get involved in grassroots movements … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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