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Thank you Lynette, Donna Everett, EG, Sam, Eden, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Americans are dying because Trump and Kennedy are destroying the CDC* Washington State LD 39 Democratic Candidate Kathryn Lewandowsky on her run* US Added Just 29,000 Jobs, Wage Growth Hit New 5-Year Low Last Month as Trump Economy Teeters: “It's a stalled economy—and working families are stuck in it,” said one economist. [More]* Tens of Thousands of Voters at ‘Risk of Disenfranchisement' Thanks to Trump's Postal Service: Analysis: “In every state, a day's delay in delivery means that if mail voters wait until the last day or two before the election to mail their ballot... they could be disenfranchised.” [More]Real Time Chat AnalysisThe October 2 afternoon Politics Done Right chats combined strong community warmth with anger over corporate influence, economic insecurity, and political dishonesty. Participants largely supported the program's progressive perspective, while several challenged its economic arguments or questioned its treatment of business investment. Substack emphasized fellowship and shared reactions; the Facebook/Restream feed featured more sustained disagreement, policy discussion, and urgent demands for action. Videocast-Politics-Done-Right-o…Economic accountability drove the sharpest exchanges. [Paul Fleming] highlighted downward job revisions to challenge Trump's economic boasting. [Erik Hz] argued that presidents exercise limited control over the broader economy and raised earlier inflation and wage trends. [May Wood] pushed back against what she viewed as inconsistent standards: blaming Biden for economic conditions while emphasizing presidential limitations under Trump. The exchange revealed a dispute over both economic responsibility and the selective use of that responsibility in partisan arguments.Corporate subsidies and the quality of jobs generated substantial debate. [Erik Hz] cited projected employment associated with a SpaceX project, presenting job creation as a reason to recognize its benefits. [May Wood] countered that environmental consequences and the nature of the work matter alongside employment totals. [@debdenny7552] argued that corporations should pay taxes and improve the communities where they operate. On Substack, [John Cotter] and [Lynette] criticized corporate dependence on government support. The central progressive theme was clear: promised jobs do not eliminate the public's right to demand accountability for public money.Healthcare and Kathryn Lewandowsky's candidacy received supportive but limited direct discussion. [Lynette] explicitly wished Lewandowsky success in her race. [@Laketravisanyone] suggested paying cash for medical discounts and asked about the political character of communities served by Washington hospitals. Those comments introduced practical and partisan questions, but the supplied chat contains too little direct discussion to characterize broad audience agreement with the candidate's full platform.Foreign-policy anxiety produced the most urgent appeals. [@e2247] posted claims about military deployments and possible renewed attacks on Iran, repeatedly asking the host to address them. The commenter expressed anger at Trump and dissatisfaction with Democratic opposition, calling for a large, sustained movement. Posts under [e2247] also warned against assuming that disillusioned Trump voters would automatically become Democratic voters. These contributions conveyed alarm, frustration, and a desire for collective action. The military details and predictions remain commenter assertions within this chat analysis, rather than independently verified findings.AI prompted both curiosity and distrust. [EG] praised the host's questioning of AI, emphasized evidence, and called for guardrails and laws. [Do U Lie] dismissed the discussion and criticized the host's relationship with AI before leaving. This contrast suggests that some participants welcome critical engagement with the technology, while others view its use skeptically. The brief dismissive exchange did not develop into a substantive debate.Community relationships helped sustain the discussion. [Lynette] repeatedly welcomed arrivals, exchanged jokes, encouraged participants, and closed with appreciation for the host, callers, and audience. [Vegan Cindy], [Jo], [Judy], and [SkyBlueEyes] contributed friendly exchanges. [EG] thanked the host for taking a call and described learning something new from the livestream. That warmth existed alongside intense political frustration; it gave participants a sense of belonging without eliminating disagreement.The overall sentiment was politically angry, socially supportive, and strongly concerned with accountability. Corporate power, perceived hypocrisy, and military escalation attracted the harshest criticism. Some comments moved into personal insults and unsupported accusations, which express emotional intensity but provide little analytical value. The clearest substantive demand was for institutions and elected officials to serve ordinary people—and for the public to remain organized enough to hold them accountable.This assessment reflects the supplied comments, not a representative survey of the entire audience. A handful of frequent contributors shaped much of the visible discussion; join notifications, automated messages, and apparent promotional spam do not indicate political sentiment.Real Time Chat AnalysisThis post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.[WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-10-02T15:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., CDC, Public Health, Measles, Vaccine Policy, Kathryn Lewandowsky, Washington State, Legislative District 39, Healthcare Reform, Single-Payer Healthcare, Rural Hospitals, Affordable Housing, Electricity Rates, Working Families, September 2026 Jobs Report, Wage Growth, Economic Inequality, Workers' Rights, USPS, Postal Delays, Mail-In Voting, Voting Rights, Voter Disenfranchisement, Democracy, 2026 Midterm Elections, Progressive Politics To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., RLM, Leilani, Ginger, CicifromCincy, and many others for tuning into my live video!* AI Billionaires Want the Profits. Working People Get the Risk: AI billionaires claim the rewards while communities shoulder the risks. A progressive case for corporate accountability, public oversight, and protection from data center costs.* Paxton blames president for his decline in the polls* Voters pivoting to in person votingReal Time Chat AnalysisThe October 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CT Politics Done Right chats showed an engaged audience turning political frustration into organizing, mutual encouragement, and demands for accountability. The dominant sentiment combined anger toward concentrated wealth and Trump-aligned politics with determination to vote and help others participate. Substack functioned primarily as a supportive community conversation, while the Facebook-labeled Restream feed featured more links, policy disputes, and challenges to the program's progressive perspective.* Voting and grassroots organizing provided the strongest shared focus. [Lori] described knocking on doors for Angie Nixon and planning another canvassing outing. Her report that most independents and unaffiliated voters she encountered leaned Democratic encouraged the group, although she explicitly noted that the neighborhood was not a MAGA stronghold. [SkyBlueEyes] described helping Eileen Laubacher's campaign against Lauren Boebert, while [Vegan Cindy] discussed weekly bridge demonstrations and signs promoting participation. [Cheryl

Thank you Tamar Kranick, Gilda Johnson, Adam W., Kat, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Neil Aquino, Houston Democracy Project founder, visits to discuss local and national politics: He will discuss - Model cities grant update—not long—No Kings, Chris Brown at council saying he merits $127,000 job for 15 hours a week, guy shot by ICE in Austin charged.* ‘Stand With the People': Progressive Caucus Leader Calls on All Democrats to Reject AI Billionaire Cash: Rep. Greg Casar said progressives' effort to make a leading artificial intelligence super PAC “as toxic as AIPAC” is having an impact. [More]* This Trump-Rubio Regime Change Operation in Brazil Must Be Thwarted: Trump's intervention in Brazilian elections undermines a basic and generally cherished right to self-determination, as well as the right to democracy itself. It is even clearly illegal under the Charter of the Organization of American States, to which the US is a signatory. [More]* Ahead of High-Stakes Election, Analysis Details Economic Gains of Brazil Under Lula: “The past almost four years have seen Brazil accomplish a great deal in terms of bringing people out of poverty, creating jobs, curbing hunger, and raising standards of living.” [More]Real Time Chat AnalysisThe October 1, 2026, 6:00 AM CT Politics Done Right broadcast on KPFT generated a discussion dominated by concern about ICE, protest rights, police accountability, and surveillance. Participants expressed anger toward institutions they viewed as intimidating residents and protecting powerful actors. That political frustration coexisted with warm greetings, humor, and personal encouragement. Neil Aquino's local reporting prompted particularly strong engagement by connecting broader concerns about authoritarianism to specific community experiences.The supplied “Facebook Chat” section appears to contain a combined streaming feed: one participant explicitly mentioned watching on YouTube. The analysis therefore treats it as the second chat feed rather than attributing every entry to Facebook.* ICE and protest policing generated the strongest anger. [John Cotter] warned that authorities could use loitering provisions to arrest protesters and undermine First Amendment protections. [Karen

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Thank you Jeanne Elbe, Marg KJ, Tamar Kranick, Campbell Welsh, Do U Lie, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Klobuchar Exposes Schmitt's False Jack Smith Claim: Hawks, Hawkeyes and a GOP Smear: Sen. Schmitt tried to link Jack Smith to Fani Willis through an Atlanta basketball claim. Klobuchar checked the facts, exposed the flawed premise and demanded an apology. [More]* Blue Tsunami? Karl Rove Slams Paxton as Talarico Turns Up the Debate Pressure: Karl Rove unloads on Ken Paxton as Republicans fear a blue wave. Talarico demands a debate, and Democrats must turn GOP vulnerability into voter turnout. [More]* ‘As Dangerous As It Is Absurd': Trump Ripped for ‘Self-Policing' AI Industry Accord: “Self-regulation?” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “That's a recipe for disaster.” [More]* Complaint Demands Broadcasters Stop Airing Trump's Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Ads: “This administration's repeated and flagrant violations of the law, including the Hatch Act, are an affront to taxpayers and our democracy.” [More]Real Time Chat AnalysisThe September 30 morning Politics Done Right chat combined strong concern about corporate and political accountability with a warm, supportive community atmosphere. Participants directed their sharpest criticism toward AI companies seeking to avoid responsibility and public officials making accusations without checking the facts. The dominant sentiment was politically frustrated but engaged, skeptical of concentrated power, and appreciative of the program and one another.* AI accountability generated the strongest substantive response. [Jeanne Elbe] argued that technology leaders want to shift responsibility to government. [Lynette] rejected allowing companies to escape accountability by blaming computers, while [Cheryl

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Thank you Meg Grant, EG, Margaret Ryan, Judy, Heather A Murphy, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Pundits making it clear the GOP is heading for an electoral disaster* Farmers are starting to wake up* Tucker Carlson calls for removing Trump from office* Trump throwing three-quarters of a million people off of health insuranceReal Time Chat AnalysisThe chats combined strong progressive engagement, economic anxiety, and warm community connections. Participants expressed anger toward Trump, Republican economic policies, corporate power, and threats to public services. Substack carried the larger, more community-centered discussion, while the Facebook-labeled feed featured sharper political exchanges. Across both, participants paired frustration with enthusiasm for continued conversation and organizing.* Economic insecurity drove much of the substantive discussion. [John Cotter] criticized agricultural equipment consolidation and restrictions on farmers repairing their own machinery. [EG] described personal experience with political conformity and peer pressure among farmers. [Lynette] raised transportation and shipping costs, while [John A] advocated solar manufacturing, infrastructure repairs, and high-speed rail as paths toward a stronger economy. These comments reflected frustration with concentrated corporate power and support for public investment that benefits working people.* Healthcare and public-service concerns produced anxiety and anger. [Peter.Sukowski] mentioned signing up for Medicare amid broader criticism of the administration. [EG] raised concerns about benefit interruptions and access to Social Security appointments. [John Cotter] connected the discussion to the dismantling of aid programs. [Bobby K] expressed particularly deep pessimism by predicting social or economic collapse. These exchanges conveyed fear that political decisions would make basic necessities and support harder to obtain.* Participants challenged deregulation and demanded political accountability. [Don] argued that Republican efforts to shrink government weaken accountability for powerful interests. [@AgolfTwittler] connected neoliberalism with privatization, union busting, and unchecked markets. Criticism also reached Democrats: [Adam W.] and [John Cotter] sharply rejected John Fetterman, while [Do U Lie] attacked mainstream Democrats and unquestioning party loyalty. The discussion showed that progressive identification did not translate into blanket approval of Democratic politicians.* The Facebook-labeled conversation became more confrontational. [Erik Hz] repeatedly challenged participants on taxes, media bias, and Kamala Harris's nomination and prosecutorial record. [@AgolfTwittler] defended Harris and disputed those claims, while [May Wood] pushed back against sweeping accusations of liberal media bias. The exchange shifted from policy disagreement toward personal accusations and competing assertions. Its dominant sentiment was combative, with little visible movement toward agreement.* Community warmth persisted despite an interpersonal disruption. [Lynette] welcomed newcomers, shared the evening Zoom invitation, and maintained an ongoing conversation with regulars. [Vegan Cindy], [Judy], [Brittani], and [EG] contributed greetings, humor, and familiarity. An exchange involving [Do U Lie] escalated into profanity and complaints about blocking and exclusion. The transcript establishes a dispute but does not independently establish that organizers banned the commenter from the event. Other participants continued expressing interest in gathering afterward.Overall, the dominant sentiment was anger and apprehension about politics, balanced by solidarity and affection within the audience. Substack showed stronger communal ties; the Facebook-labeled feed showed more sustained ideological conflict. The comments suggest an engaged progressive audience seeking economic security, accountable government, and continued connection.This assessment describes the supplied comments rather than the entire viewing audience and treats participants' factual assertions as claims, not independently verified findings. One practical clarification would help attendees: the advertised 7:00 PM Central Zoom start corresponds to 5:00 PM Pacific, rather than the 6:00 PM Pacific time proposed by [May Wood].Real Time Chat AnalysisThis post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.[WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-25T15:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, Donald Trump, Republican Party, GOP, 2026 Midterm Elections, Electoral Accountability, Farmers, Farm Crisis, Agricultural Policy, Rural America, Trump Tariffs, Tucker Carlson, 25th Amendment, Affordable Care Act, ACA, Obamacare, Health Insurance, Healthcare Access, Working Families, Progressive Politics To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Jason Gael, Farmers AGAINST trump., Under the Golden Boot, Elwyn Hudson, RuleofLawRules, and many others for tuning into my live video! * MAGA Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out Trump and Republicans as socialists: [More]* Gullibly Latino giveth and no Latino will taketh away: Latinos made a critical mistake voting for MAGA and Republicans. It has cost their families economically and morally as the adjacency they thought they voted for collapsed. They were conned. [More]* Trump throwing three-quarters of a million people off of health insurance:[More]* TikToker Ayana describes why irresponsible data centers are an environmental threat: [More]* China is building friends as the US is building enemies. Cuba is the example: [More]* Who are the true anchor babies? This woman tells an inconvenient truth. [More]Real-Time Chat AnalysisThe September 23 afternoon Politics Done Right chat combined anger over immigration enforcement and racial exclusion with determination to vote, demands for accountability, and strong community solidarity. Substack carried the more sustained discussion of identity, human rights, and political betrayal. The Facebook-labeled feed—which also included other platform handles—featured sharper disagreements over local taxes and government responsibility. Across both feeds, participants actively questioned media, exchanged resources, and connected the broadcast to personal experiences.* Immigration, racial identity, and perceived political betrayal dominated the discussion. [Gene Daigle], [SKenya], and [John Cotter] expressed strong distrust of Representative María Elvira Salazar's immigration positioning, interpreting her concern as politically opportunistic. [LBW] argued that some voters mistakenly expected proximity to whiteness or their own immigration history to protect them. [EG] shared a personal experience of racial exclusion within an extended family. These exchanges moved the conversation beyond electoral strategy toward belonging, dignity, and the consequences of supporting exclusionary politics. The prevailing sentiment was anger and disappointment, accompanied by empathy for affected families.* Election anxiety coexisted with visible resolve. [LBW] declared an intention to vote despite intimidation, while [Cheryl

Thank you Stuart Cohen, Marg KJ, LBW, Campbell Welsh, Lori, and many others for tuning into my live video!* ‘Do I Drive Them Into Hell?' Trump Again Threatens to ‘Annihilate' Iran in Genocidal UN Speech: “Trump doesn't know how to end the war he started with Iran,” said one critic. “He's so desperate that he's threatening war crimes in front of the entire United Nations.” [More]* A War Without the Name: The Billion-Dollar Cost of America's Iran Conflict: Military operations, the consumption of munitions, the deployment of forces, equipment losses, and economic consequences do not disappear because of a change in terminology. [More]* Mamdani Hails Landmark DoorDash Deal as ‘Largest Settlement for Food Delivery Workers Ever': “After years of corporate greed and impunity, we are holding DoorDash to account.” [More]* Gullibly Latino giveth and no Latino will taketh away: Latinos made a critical mistake voting for MAGA and Republicans. It has cost their families economically and morally as the adjacency they thought they voted for collapsed. They were conned. [More]Real-Time Chat AnalysisPolitics Done Right | KPFT 90.1 FM | September 23, 2026 | 6:00 AM CTThe chats reflected an engaged audience that combined strong political frustration with warmth, mutual support, and appreciation for the program. Substack carried most of the conversation, including detailed reactions to worker protections, immigration enforcement, corporate power, and political accountability. The shorter Facebook-labeled feed added praise, a local tax complaint, and a personal connection to Afro-Latino identity. The dominant sentiment was anger toward perceived injustice, tempered by solidarity and confidence in the value of the discussion.* Community support formed the emotional foundation. Participants greeted one another throughout the broadcast, with [Lynette] taking a particularly active welcoming role. When [Farmers AGAINST trump.] described a vehicle accident, others expressed relief that the participant escaped injury. Later, [Elizabeth] offered encouragement to [Lynette] after a difficult night. These exchanges suggest that the chat functions as a social support network alongside its role as a political discussion space.* Worker protections and Mamdani generated enthusiasm. Participants praised Mamdani's effectiveness and welcomed his attention to workers and public services. [EG] connected gig work to corporate greed, while [Cheryl

Thank you Jason Gael, Mandy Ohman, Elwyn Hudson, EG, Ginger, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Arnie Arnesen - Why Healthcare Costs and Inequality Are Fueling Democratic Socialism: Healthcare costs, inequality, and weak political messaging are expanding interest in democratic socialism. The panel connects public policy to the pressures working families face. [More]* Gullibly Latino giveth and no Latino will taketh away: Latinos made a critical mistake voting for MAGA and Republicans. It has cost their families economically and morally as the adjacency they thought they voted for collapsed. They were conned.* ‘Incredible Story of Corruption': Bombshell Report Puts Susan Collins at Center of Massive Bribery Scheme: ProPublica reported that the US senator from Maine, now running for a sixth term, was the “most important patron” of a defense company accused of bribing members of Congress for federal contracts. [More]Real-Time Chat of ProgramThe September 22 afternoon chat combined anger at economic inequality and political corruption with warmth toward the program and fellow participants. Healthcare generated especially personal engagement, while discussion of taxes, corporate influence, and voting reflected a strongly progressive outlook. The sections labeled “Substack” and “Facebook” contain the same conversation, so this analysis treats them as one transcript rather than two independent audiences.* Healthcare made the political discussion personal. EG explicitly affirmed Arnie Arnesen's critique of inequality and described a German friend's health coverage operating independently of employment. Lynette's concern about potentially losing insurance and facing a lengthy delay if she missed her mammogram brought the discussion directly into everyday life. These exchanges conveyed anxiety, frustration, and support for dependable access to care.* Economic unfairness drove much of the political anger. Don criticized tax advantages for the wealthy alongside stagnant wages and rising living costs. Other participants challenged corporate access to federal contracts and the influence of money in government. Jo's call to make ending purchased political influence part of all activism captured the conversation's demand for structural change.* Political resolve accompanied frustration. EG expressed determination to vote progressive while living in a deeply conservative area. Participants also discussed protests, Democratic Party support for candidates, and possible Senate gains. Disagreement over Obama's record exposed tension between disappointment with Democratic leadership and recognition of Republican obstruction.* Community ties sustained a welcoming atmosphere. Lynette's greetings, participants' jokes, interest in the upcoming Zoom gathering, and concern for her health made the chat feel like an ongoing community. Heather's encouragement about the mammogram provided a particularly clear example of mutual care. LBW's complaint about losing the chat after reloading Substack showed a practical obstacle to participation.* A few disruptive exchanges introduced hostility and alarm. Jason Gael repeatedly asserted an unsupported mass-harm conspiracy involving elites and bunkers. “Do U Lie” mixed political comments with insults and complaints about event reminders, prompting pushback and disengagement. These messages contributed conflict but did not define the broader conversation. Claims about an impending trucker strike, payroll taxes, and election outcomes also appeared as participant assertions, not verified findings.Overall sentiment was politically angry, personally anxious, socially supportive, and determined to act. Healthcare and economic inequality produced the clearest substantive engagement. Although participants discussed contracts and corruption broadly, the transcript contains little explicit discussion of Susan Collins or Latino voting behavior, so it does not establish a clear audience response to those specific segments. The strongest takeaway is that participants connected progressive policy arguments to their own financial security, healthcare access, and responsibility to participate in democracy.Real-Time Chat of ProgramThis post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.[WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-22T15:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, Arnie Arnesen, healthcare costs, healthcare inequality, democratic socialism, Latino voters, Latino families, cost of living, Susan Collins, Navatek, ProPublica, FBI investigation, campaign finance, defense contracts, political corruption, working families To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Jason Gael, Libra, Education is a lamp, Sherell, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video! * The UnitedHealth Story: Private Insurance, Public Money and Single Payer: Public research helps create medicines while private firms develop, market and price them. UnitedHealth's growth adds urgency to the healthcare-financing debate. [More]* Nobel-Winning Economists Say California Billionaire Tax Could Be ‘Turning Point in the Battle Between Democracy and Oligarchy': “What will allow California to thrive in the future,” the economists said, “is not letting a handful of billionaires live tax-free: it is adequate public spending on health, education, and public infrastructure, key engines of economic growth.” [More]* Is AI the Final Populist Tipping Point?: Will Democrats seize the moment and embrace the new AI-fueled economic populism? Or will they keep succumbing to the siren song of big money? [More]The chats reflected an engaged audience deeply concerned about corporate power, healthcare profiteering, artificial intelligence, economic insecurity, and attacks on democracy. The overall sentiment was progressive, energetic, and supportive, although frustration, fear, and one persistent dissenting voice produced several contentious exchanges.Substack chatThe Substack conversation was highly active, personal, and community-oriented. Participants greeted one another warmly, shared humor, promoted an upcoming “Coffee with Egberto” gathering, and repeatedly praised the program.Healthcare generated the strongest emotional response. Viewers described unaffordable premiums, rising Medicare copayments, medical debt, closed clinics, data breaches, denied coverage, and frightening experiences involving UnitedHealthcare. Several participants argued that private insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and other corporate intermediaries extract money while patients and medical workers suffer. The phrase “profit-first” resonated strongly because it accurately framed an industry that secures its profits before paying patients' medical bills.AI also provoked substantial discussion. Participants acknowledged its usefulness for technical work but distrusted its growing role in healthcare, therapy, insurance decisions, search results, and personal-data collection. Several viewers stressed that people must question AI-generated information and retain critical judgment.One participant repeatedly defended aspects of the existing insurance system, attacked the program as one-sided, and predicted that single-payer healthcare would produce worse outcomes. Other viewers challenged those assertions, identified the account as a recurring troll, and continued supporting Medicare for All. Despite that friction, the dominant position remained unmistakable: healthcare should serve patients, not corporate shareholders.Later discussion moved toward food prices, restaurant closures, boycotts, public health, tobacco and alcohol taxation, Islamophobia surrounding halal labeling, and the economic pressure forcing people to abandon even inexpensive personal treats.Substack sentiment: Predominantly supportive and progressive, with strong solidarity and community warmth. The emotional tone mixed anger at healthcare profiteering, anxiety about AI and affordability, and determination to pursue systemic reform. The dissent was loud but isolated.Facebook chatThe Facebook conversation was more argumentative and policy-focused. Participants debated Harris County spending, taxation, regulation, government employment, local budget pressures, competition, and capitalism. One commenter criticized county growth and defended markets, while others argued that regulation protects workers, consumers, communities, and the environment from corporate abuse.The AI discussion generally treated the technology as a tool whose risks come from the corporations and powerful interests controlling it. Several participants rejected apocalyptic corporate messaging as a public-relations strategy designed to win contracts and political influence.Viewers also raised grave concerns about ICE violence, immigrant families afraid to attend school, Trump's corruption, the Iran war, billionaire attacks on democracy, and the possibility of authoritarian interference in future elections. The Texas Senate race and James Talarico's outside financial support triggered disagreement about billionaire money, campaign funding, and political credibility.The chat closed with attention to Indigenous media and the Red Nation Podcast, showing interest in movement-based journalism outside corporate media.Facebook sentiment: Progressive but more divided and combative than Substack. Anger, apprehension, and distrust dominated, especially around ICE, authoritarianism, billionaire influence, government spending, and economic decline. Still, participants showed considerable political engagement rather than resignation.Combined assessmentAcross both platforms, the audience overwhelmingly agreed that concentrated corporate wealth threatens healthcare, economic security, and democracy. Viewers strongly supported patient-centered healthcare, meaningful regulation, immigrant rights, and resistance to authoritarian power. They expressed skepticism toward insurance companies, billionaires, unaccountable AI systems, and institutions that place profit before human needs.The overall sentiment was supportive, progressive, concerned, and mobilized. Substack supplied the stronger sense of fellowship; Facebook produced the sharper ideological debate. Beneath the anger and anxiety, both chats revealed an audience eager to analyze events critically, challenge corporate narratives, and remain politically involved.This post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.[WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-21T15:00:00Tags: UnitedHealth, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Medicare for All, Single-Payer Healthcare, Private Health Insurance, Healthcare Reform, Publicly Funded Research, Prescription Drug Prices, California Billionaire Tax, Wealth Tax, Nobel Economists, Joseph Stiglitz, Democracy, Oligarchy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Populism, Economic Populism, Democratic Party, Working Class, Labor Rights, Corporate Power, Billionaires, Progressive Politics, Politics Done Right To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Lynette, Save our democratic republic, Tamar Kranick, Gilda Johnson, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Houston's $300 Million Question: Public Safety Grant or Immigration Enforcement?: Houston's $300 Million Question: Public Safety Grant or Immigration Enforcement? [More]* Secret Trump Drug Deals Reveal Perks for Big Pharma, Uncertainty for Patients: “The Trump team appears to be doing more to protect pharma profits than patients' pocketbooks,” said Public Citizen. [More]* ‘This Violence Cannot Continue': ICE Shooting of Man in Austin Sparks Outrage: “ICE has been terrorizing our country for far too long,” said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar, who represents the district where the shooting occurred. [More]* Trump Greenland Deal Panned as ‘Largely a Rebranding of the Status Quo to Claim a Win':“Trump did an incredible job negotiating for things we already had in Greenland,” said one US critic. [More]The chats reflected a politically engaged audience that strongly agreed with the program's accountability framing. Participants expressed anger and anxiety about authoritarianism, ICE, corporate influence, economic insecurity, voter access, and government grants carrying ideological or enforcement conditions. At the same time, the communities remained friendly, supportive, and appreciative of the program.Substack chatThe Substack discussion was active, communal, and conversational. Lynette anchored the room by greeting participants and encouraging interaction.Major themes included:* Division and culture wars: Participants described racism, religion, and manufactured cultural conflicts as tools used to divide working people and advance corrupt agendas.* Money in politics: Several comments blamed Citizens United, dark money, corporations, and political greed for weakening representative government.* Economic insecurity: Participants connected stagnant wages with corporate control of housing and rising living costs.* Houston's federal grant: The audience questioned what Houston would surrender to obtain the money. Several participants worried that officials would accept the grant regardless of its conditions.* ICE and public safety: The strongest discussion concerned whether ICE can be reformed or must be abolished. Participants said aggressive immigration enforcement made them feel less safe.* Voting access: One participant asked whether Houston residents could legally finance buses to ballot drop boxes and polling locations.* AI: A participant said the program's AI discussion reduced her fear and helped her understand the technology better.Substack sentiment: The political sentiment was overwhelmingly negative toward the Trump administration, ICE, corporate power, dark money, and establishment politics. Emotionally, the chat combined anger, fear, frustration, and distrust. The social sentiment, however, was strongly positive: participants welcomed one another, shared personal updates, promoted the upcoming Zoom coffee, and expressed appreciation for the program.Facebook chatFacebook participation was smaller and less conversational, but its political tone was sharper.Major themes included:* Concern that local government spending could worsen housing and consumer costs.* Support for media organizations reportedly challenging White House restrictions on press access.* Strong opposition to fascism, authoritarianism, and efforts to punish critical news organizations.* Discussion of election security and how voting data and ballots are handled.* Comparisons between attacks on American media and Vladimir Putin's destruction of independent Russian media.* Concern that AI data centers and automated political accounts could manufacture artificial public support and manipulate voters.* One apparent spam message appeared and contributed nothing to the discussion.Facebook sentiment: The dominant sentiment was alarmed, confrontational, and anti-authoritarian. Participants showed intense distrust of Trump and concern about press freedom, propaganda, election integrity, AI-enabled manipulation, and affordability.Overall assessmentThe combined sentiment was progressive, highly critical, and politically energized. The audience broadly accepted the program's argument that concentrated political and corporate power threatens democracy, economic security, civil liberties, and public trust.Substack supplied the stronger community atmosphere and deeper participant interaction. Facebook delivered fewer comments but more pointed warnings about authoritarianism, press suppression, and technological manipulation. Despite considerable fear and frustration, the chats did not convey resignation. They reflected an audience seeking reliable explanations, collective action, and opportunities to remain politically involved. This post has bonus content for paid subscribers. 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Thank you Cat: Poli-Psych, Lynette, RLM, EG, Elizabeth, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Salazar Breaks Ranks on Immigration Crackdowns After Years of Ignoring Deadly Enforcement: Salazar says Trump's immigration crackdown went too far. Her warning matters—but so does her vote to fund the enforcement operations she now criticizes. [More]* Why Karl Rove Is Voting for a Texas Democrat After Three Decades of GOP Loyalty: Karl Rove calls Bo French a bigot and crosses party lines for Jon Rosenthal. The rare vote spotlights race, belonging, and accountability in Texas politics. [More]* Trump Says ‘Big Decision' Coming on Whether to ‘Annihilate' Iran: “Trump waving around ‘annihilation' as if he's God” is “startling to hear,” wrote one progressive critic. “He is, after all, batshit crazy.” [More]* After Threatening Canada, Trump Suggests Its Potential EU Partnership Is a ‘Hostile Act': “The fact that Trump immediately resorts to new threats is further proof that stronger EU-Canada cooperation is both wise and necessary,” said a Belgian member of the European Parliament. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-18T06:00:00Tags: María Elvira Salazar, Donald Trump, immigration crackdown, ICE, mass deportation, immigrant rights, Hispanic voters, Latino voters, Dignity Act, detention deaths, immigration reform, due process, Republican Party, MAGA, Florida politics, Miami politics, 2026 midterms, Politics Done Right To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Under the Golden Boot, Marg KJ, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Neil Aquino, founder of Houston Democracy Project discusses national and local issues: (a) Councilmember Martinez discusses involvement in Houston-Galveston Area Council, without mentioning Houston voters called on city to leave that body in 2023 Prop B. (b) Unaccountable HISD takes Grimes Park in Sunnyside from city in arrogant manner. (c) No Kings on 10/17 to focus on early vote and election protection. You can start your own No Kings event anyplace you are. The 1st Amendment is your permit. (d) Always keep in mind that police at protests are at bottom line not there to protect you.* ‘Working Families Foot Trump's Bill Twice' as Fed Hikes Rates Amid Worsening Affordability Crisis: One campaigner asserted that Trump's “recklessness in the White House has pushed working families' budgets to their breaking point.” [More]* Did Johnson Just Adjourn Congress for 7 Weeks to Avoid Massie's Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth?: “These people are such incredible cowards,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “They know that what Pete Hegseth has done, his role in driving us into the war, is absolutely wrong.” [More]* Report Details How Trump Mass Deportation Agenda Is Fueling US Affordability Crisis: “When ICE continuously raids a community, everyone pays for it—in lost jobs, higher prices, and damaged businesses,” said an advocate at the ACLU. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-17T06:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM, Neil Aquino, Houston Democracy Project, Houston politics, Proposition B, H-GAC, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Grimes Park, Sunnyside, Houston ISD, HISD, No Kings, early voting, election protection, First Amendment, protest safety, Federal Reserve, interest rates, affordability crisis, working families, Mike Johnson, Thomas Massie, Pete Hegseth, impeachment, Congress, ICE, immigration enforcement, mass deportation, labor shortages, consumer prices, ACLU, AFL-CIO To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Mandy Ohman, BC, Elwyn Hudson, EG, Jeannette Schwartz-Ruttan, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Racism on the Ballot: Rosenthal Confronts Bo French's Attack on UT Students: A racist tweet turned the Railroad Commission race into a test of character. Rosenthal explains why French's attack insults students and disqualifies him from office. [More]* Stuart Stevens Says the GOP Became a Cartel—and Democrats Must Defend Democracy: Former GOP strategist Stuart Stevens calls his old party a cartel and says Democrats must pursue lawful accountability instead of rushing back to normal. [More]* Did Johnson Just Adjourn Congress for 7 Weeks to Avoid Massie's Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth?: “These people are such incredible cowards,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “They know that what Pete Hegseth has done, his role in driving us into the war, is absolutely wrong.” [More]* Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement: The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 – 0 vote: The Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The Committee is continuing its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-16T15:00:00Tags: Stuart Stevens, Republican Party, GOP, Donald Trump, Democratic Party, American Democracy, Rule of Law, Political Accountability, Political Corruption, Russian Election Interference, NRA, Maria Butina, Senate Intelligence Committee, Election Integrity, Democratic Institutions, Trumpism, Authoritarianism, Voting Rights, Progressive Politics, Politics Done Right To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, Tamar Kranick, Gilda Johnson, Do U Lie, Tina, and many others for tuning into my live video!* ‘Major Win' for Democracy as Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attack on Mail-In Voting: “This executive order was a blatant power grab designed to silence voters and undermine our elections, but it failed because the people and the law were on our side.” [More]* AI companies needs government to save themselves, not humanity: AI giants warn government that advanced models threaten humanity. But soaring costs, cyber failures, competition and weak profits raise another question: who really needs saving? [More]* Jenna Flanagan WBAI: Panel AI, Gaza, EPA Rollbacks and Trump's $5,000 Promise: What the Facts Show: A fact-driven look at AI in warfare, who pays when AI causes harm, EPA power-plant rollbacks, and whether Trump's proposed $5,000 checks could actually happen. [More]* Democrats, DSA and Mike Johnson: What Party Unity Really Means in 2026: Mike Johnson backs Brandon Herrera while Democrats argue over DSA. The real issue is how parties handle ideological factions, controversial nominees, and coalition power. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-15T06:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, KPFT, Supreme Court, mail-in voting, vote by mail, voting rights, Donald Trump, 2026 midterms, democracy, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, AI safety, AI accountability, AI warfare, Gaza, EPA, EPA rollback, climate change, power plant emissions, Trump dividend, $5,000 checks, Mike Johnson, Brandon Herrera, Democrats, Democratic Party, DSA, Democratic Socialists of America, progressives, progressive politics, coalition politics, election 2026 To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Cat: Poli-Psych, Farmers AGAINST trump., LadyHistorian, Lynette, MLR, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Democrats would do well taking Trump's $5,000 bribe to voters seriously: While it is easy to make fun of, critical thinkers miss the boat if they think $5,000 voter bribe would be ineffective. Here is what they are missing.* While Trump falsely calls our election rigged he is calling on MAGA to vote illegally: Trump all but tells MAGA to commit voter fraud.* Advocates Say Benefit Cuts by Medicare Advantage Giants Highlight ‘Dysfunction' of For-Profit System: “It is well past time that the United States joins the rest of the industrialized world and treats healthcare as a right, not a privilege, by improving traditional Medicare and expanding it to everyone.” [More]* Inflation Could Soon ‘Get a Lot More Painful' as Trump's Iran War Drives Diesel Over $6 a Gallon: “Diesel touches almost everything Americans buy,” said one expert. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-11T15:00:00Tags: Donald Trump, Trump administration, $500 healthcare rebate, $5,000 Trump dividend, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, ACA premiums, healthcare costs, healthcare affordability, 2026 midterms, Republican Party, Dallas GOP convention, Trumpalooza, voting rights, election integrity, Hillary Clinton, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Democratic Party, Medicare for All, progressive politics, working families, economic inequality, affordability crisis, Republican healthcare policy, Democratic big tent, progressive movement, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., MLR, Marg KJ, Aptula, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Trump's $500 Healthcare Rebate Plan Called ‘An Absolute Joke' as Premiums Skyrocket: “At a time when people are scraping by to keep up with the high cost of groceries, rent, and healthcare, this $500 gimmick won't even begin to dig them out of the hole that Trump and Republicans created.” [More] * Anger Grows Over ‘Pathological Liar-in-Chief' Donald Trump's $5,000 Midterm Bribes: “Even for the notoriously corrupt and lawless Trump, this explicit and desperate attempt to buy votes in the November election is a new low,” said one watchdog leader. [More] * Trump had a super cultish moment on voting at his Trumpalooza Convention: Trump commanded his troops to vote even if illegaly or they will go to hell. [More]* Did Hillary Clinton really come out supportive of the DSA: On a segment on Morning Joe, Hillary Clinton gave a hell of an inclusive acceptance of DSA in a form that other neoliberals may not like. But she is correct. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-11T06:00:00Tags: Donald Trump, Trump administration, $500 healthcare rebate, $5,000 Trump dividend, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, ACA premiums, healthcare costs, healthcare affordability, 2026 midterms, Republican Party, Dallas GOP convention, Trumpalooza, voting rights, election integrity, Hillary Clinton, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Democratic Party, Medicare for All, progressive politics, working families, economic inequality, affordability crisis, Republican healthcare policy, Democratic big tent, progressive movement, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Ms.Yuse, learnercurious1, Karma, Marg KJ, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Chrystia Freeland Warns America: Democracy Is on Life Support as Canada Moves On: Chrystia Freeland says U.S. democracy is on life support as Canada diversifies trade and Trump's policies drive longtime democratic allies away. [More]* ‘America Belongs to the People': No Kings Coalition Plans Oct. 17 Early Voting Action: “The cost of our groceries, our utility bills, our healthcare—all of it is shaped by the people we elect and the decisions they make, which is why our participation matters,” said two coalition members. [More]* Medicare for All Also Means This: An Improved, Expanded Medicare: The wrong question is how can we afford Improved Medicare for All. Rather, the right question is how can we afford not to enact it. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-09T06:00:00Tags: Chrystia Freeland, U.S. Democracy, Canada, United States, U.S.-Canada Relations, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Canada Trade War, Canadian Tariffs, No Kings, No Kings Coalition, Early Voting, 2026 Midterms, Voting Rights, Voter Turnout, Democracy, Medicare for All, Improved Medicare for All, Expanded Medicare, Nancy Altman, Healthcare Costs, Medical Debt, Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Public Policy, Politics Done Right To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, RuleofLawRules, LBW, Do U Lie, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* On Labor Day, Mamdani Announces First-of-Its-Kind ‘Office of Worker Power' in NYC: “We're setting it up to help workers organize in an economy where more and more is stacked against them.” [More]* Far-Right Alternative for Germany Thanks Elon Musk After Regional Election Win: “The far-right rampage is not slowing down, but accelerating instead.” [More]* The New Red Scare Is a Dangerous Distraction From the GOP's Failures: The attempt to revive the McCarthyist witch hunts of yesteryear is, at its core, a reaction to the working class rightfully demanding its fair share of the economic pie. [More]* Trump Official Denies Stealing Venezuela's Oil One Hour After Boasting Country is ‘Forced to Work' With US: “We have a lot of leverage over Venezuela. We control the sale of oil outside of their country,” said US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. What would America do if China took its oil because its proceeds were not going to the American coffers but to the corporate parasites that extract it? Even as there are ample oil supplies, prices keep going up. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-08T06:00:00Tags: Zohran Mamdani, Office of Worker Power, Worker Power, Labor Unions, Union Organizing, New York City, Julie Su, Working Class, Workers Rights, Economic Justice, Elon Musk, Alternative for Germany, AfD, Germany, German Politics, Far Right, Fascism, Billionaire Power, Oligarchy, New Red Scare, McCarthyism, Republican Party, GOP, Democratic Socialism, Economic Inequality, Corporate Power, Donald Trump, Chris Wright, Venezuela, Venezuelan Oil, Oil Industry, US Foreign Policy, US Imperialism, Energy Policy, Political Economy, Labor Movement, Politics Done Right, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you MLR, Vegan Cindy, 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]* Nick Tuell, the parent of an autistic child, challenges the government: Politicians fund tax cuts and stadiums while schools struggle. Nick Tuell explains why parents of children with disabilities are fighting back locally and nationally. [More]* Rodney Ellis: Harris County Can Prevent Crises Before Police, Courts and Jails Are Needed: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis makes the case for investing another $4.5 million to make HART, RISE and domestic-violence prevention permanent pillars of the community. [More]* These Harris County Violence Interrupters Show Why Prevention Beats Incarceration: Harris County RISE workers explain how trusted community messengers interrupt violence, connect people with services, and reduce reliance on police, courts, and jails.[More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-07T06:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM, Social Security, Medicare, Tax the Rich, Wealth Inequality, Stephanie Ruhle, National Debt, Federal Deficit, Tax Cuts, Progressive Politics, Nick Tuell, Special Education, Autism, Disability Rights, Public Education, Public Schools, Ohio Education, Parents United for Public Schools, Rodney Ellis, Harris County, HART, Holistic Assistance Response Team, RISE, Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone, Violence Interrupters, Gun Violence Prevention, Community Violence Prevention, Community Safety, Public Safety, Criminal Justice Reform, Prevention Over Incarceration, Mental Health, Domestic Violence Prevention, Community Investment, Economic Justice, Social Justice To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! * Rodney Ellis: Harris County Can Prevent Crises Before Police, Courts and Jails Are Needed: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis makes the case for investing another $4.5 million to make HART, RISE and domestic-violence prevention permanent pillars of community. [More]* These Harris County Violence Interrupters Show Why Prevention Beats Incarceration: Harris County RISE workers explain how trusted community messengers interrupt violence, connect people with services, and reduce the need for police, courts, and jails.[More]* ‘Outrageous': Pentagon Secretly Working to Divert Billions From National Institutes of Health: “These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. [More]* 33 Dems Help Pass House Bill That Would Strip Funds From Colleges That Boycott Israel: “The goal here is to basically say every university not only cannot refuse cooperation with Israel but must actively seek every opportunity to cooperate with Israel,” said one analyst. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Rodney Ellis, Harris County, HART, RISE, Harris County Public Health, violence interrupters, violence prevention, community safety, criminal justice reform, police reform, public health, incarceration, gun violence prevention, credible messengers, domestic violence prevention, Politics Done Right, KPFT, Pentagon, Department of Defense, NIH, National Institutes of Health, Rosa DeLauro, medical research, biomedical research, military spending, H.R. 4795, Israel, BDS, boycott Israel, First Amendment, free speech, academic freedom, college funding, 33 Democrats, Congress, progressive politics To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video!* Neil Aquino visits to discuss local and national politics: Neil Aquino will discuss Controller Hollins calling Houston's anti-annexation agreement with The Woodlands a ‘bad deal' and more.* Hegseth Quietly Extends Middle East Troop Deployments Into 2027 as Iran War Drags On: Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth previously echoed President Donald Trump's claim that the Iran war, launched in late February, would be over quickly. [More]* Trump ‘Laying the Groundwork for Election Meddling' With DHS Hunt for Noncitizen Voters:“Trump is pulling DHS agents from human trafficking and terrorism cases to chase his made-up voter fraud conspiracies,” said one congressman. [More]* Trump Commerce Secretary Once Said Data Centers ‘Suck Water,' Now Scoffs That Such Concerns Are Just ‘Propaganda': “Data centers don't use water,” laughed Howard Lutnick during an interview. In fact, across seven states, they rely on about 3.4 trillion gallons of it per year. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Politics Done Right, Egberto Willies, Neil Aquino, Houston Politics, Chris Hollins, John Whitmire, The Woodlands, Houston City Council, Houston Budget, Woodlands Annexation, Iran War, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump, Middle East, Pentagon, U.S. Military, DHS, Voting Rights, Noncitizen Voting, Election Integrity, Election Meddling, Voter Suppression, 2026 Midterms, Howard Lutnick, Data Centers, Artificial Intelligence, AI Data Centers, Water Usage, Texas Water, Environmental Justice, Corporate Accountability, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you EG, LBW, Vegan Cindy, John Cotter, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Was civil rights a failure?: Neil Aquino and Egberto Willies discuss this issue in frank terms after Egberto's statement concerned Aquino's thoughts on the progress America has made.* Voter Supression, ICE, and more. Death to Democracy by a thousand cuts* ‘Tomorrow, It Could Be Any of Us': Dems Probe Trump Plan to Aim IRS at Left-Leaning Nonprofits: “Organizations should never face IRS scrutiny because political officials disapprove of their views.” [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: Coffee Party ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Civil Rights, Neil Aquino, Politics Done Right, Voting Rights, Voter Suppression, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Donald Trump, IRS, Nonprofits, Progressive Nonprofits, Democracy, Democratic Backsliding, Voter Intimidation, 2026 Midterms, Election Protection, Political Retaliation, First Amendment, Naturalized Citizens, Voter Purges, Ron Wyden, Raphael Warnock, Lloyd Doggett, Terri Sewell, Trump Administration, Civil Liberties, Social Justice, Progressive Politics, Voting Rights Act, Tax-Exempt Organizations To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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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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