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 to everyone who tuned into my live video! * Lisa Graves Exposes The Billionaire Capture Of The Roberts Supreme Court: Lisa Graves exposes how billionaires, dark money, and the Roberts Court threaten voting rights, democracy, and accountability for Trump. [More]* Failing ‘Moral Test,' Newsom Rejects Compromise 2% Wealth Tax … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! * European Parliament Member Alexandra Geese discusses AI and healthcare in the EU: Alexandra Geese, an UE Parliament member discusses AI, healthcare, and much more illustration that the US could learn much from Europe.* Sanders Introduces Bill to ‘Thwart Big Tech Oligarchs' Via 50%… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you EG, Marg KJ, Bev Ferguson, John A, Margaret Vorih, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Markos Moulitsas, Founder of Daily Kos, the largest progressive site's message to progressives: The founder and publisher of the Daily Kos did not mince his words about past elections and the current elections. He points out we cannot sit back but fight even after … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you MLR, teresa savino, OldGuyPissed, Mr.K, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Why AI Under Capitalism Threatens Workers, Wages, Healthcare, and Democracy: AI is not the enemy. Corporate control is. Capitalism will use AI to replace workers unless people demand democratic control.* Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, has a message for Democrats. While Americans are angry, anger sometimes does not manifest itself at the voting booth. We must do the work.* Helen Gym, former Philadelphia Councilwoman and Mayoral candidate, details the pain of defeat when the corporatocracy invests millions to defeat you, even though you are the better candidate who did the work. She explains her resiliency.* Who Pays for a Broken Energy System? The Case for Climate Reparations: It is time to count the true cost of the climate crisis, and for those responsible to pay their fair share. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Meg Grant, CH, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, has a message for Democrats. While Americans are angry, anger sometimes does not manifest itself at the voting booth. We must do the work.* Helen Gym, former Philadelphia Councilwoman and Mayoral candidate, detail… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Marg KJ, Sherell, Mr.K, J.Scott Wren, Jacque, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Supercharged by Trump-GOP Tax Cuts, US Billionaire Wealth Surges Past $9 Trillion for First Time: “This broken political and economic system takes from the vast majority of Americans and consolidates wealth in the hands of a privileged few. It cannot stand.” [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you RuleofLawRules, Don Jordan, John A, Judy, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Laura Jedeed, MMA Is Global, Diverse, and Not Trump's Militarized MAGA Property: Trump used UFC at the White House to blend sports, militarism, and MAGA identity. Laura Jedeed explains why MMA does not belong to the far right. [More]* Elie Mystal, Lawyer, Author, Journ… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Marg KJ, Judy, Ann, LBW, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Rooted in progressive values, Rep. Chris Rabb speaks on the likely meaning of his democratic win: State Rep. Chris Rabb did not pull any punches. He is ready to go into Congress, ready for middle-class-centric solutions. [More]* Billionaires Didn't Build Space: NASA, … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Campbell Welsh, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Billionaires Didn't Build Space: NASA, Public Money, and Workers Made It Possible: This segment dismantles the SpaceX mythology and explains why space exploration must serve the commons, not billionaire extraction. [More]* Rooted in progressive values, Rep. Chris Rabb spea… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Lynette, Jason Gael, Marg KJ, Los Gatos Sin Madrid, Mr.K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Benedetta Scuderi is fighting in Italy as their government is trying to adopt the worse of the U.S healthcare system. We discuss the differences at Netroots Nation 2026.* Gion Thomas, Founder of Protest Participate Organize discusses elections and more: Gion Thomas, … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you patricia allwein, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Trump NBC Meltdown.* Rich Logis, Founder/CEO of Leaving MAGA speaks: Rich Logis visited Politics Done Right for a candid discussion of his entry and exit from the grasps of MAGA.* Screwworm Parasite ‘No Longer Contained in Texas' as Trump USDA Doubles Down on Efforts to Bla… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

* Trump NBC Meltdown.* Rich Logis, Founder/CEO of Leaving MAGA speaks: Rich Logis visited Politics Done Right for a candid discussion of his entry and exit from the grasps of MAGA.* Screwworm Parasite ‘No Longer Contained in Texas' as Trump USDA Doubles Down on Efforts to Blame Biden: “This has nothing to do with Joe Biden,” one senator said, “but Trump and D… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Steven Rosenzweig, L Joseph Rosas III, Campbell Welsh, Darlene, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Congressman Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland speak on SCOTUS and more: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee did not mince his words on reforming SCOTUS, the President, and much more at Netroots Nation 2025Trump once again mismanaging pathog… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Tamar Kranick, Genia Sklute, LBW, Gilda Johnson, Mr.K, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Rich Logis, Founder/CEO of Leaving MAGA speaks: Rich Logis visited Politics Done Right for a candid discussion of his entry and exit from the grasps of MAGA.* Calling Attacks on Platner ‘Politics as Usual', Mainers Say They Have Back of Working-Class Champion: “We're going to win on Tuesda… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Jason Gael, Marg KJ, Lynette, Darlene, and many others for tuning into my live video!* It's Done! Now the work begins. Netroots Nation 2026 was a resounding success: The largest conference of progressive leaders, activists, politicians, journalists, bloggers, writers, and developers, Netroots Nation 2026 is now complete. Now it is on to win 2026 and be… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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* ‘Cuba Works Health Miracles While Under US Blockade: Cuba's approach to providing healthcare is indicative of the nature of the revolution: to serve Cubans and the oppressed across the world. [More]* It's Time to Set Global Labor Standards for the Gig Economy: Strong International Labour Organization standards should start from a basic principle: If a company controls the worker, it should bear the responsibilities that come with that control. [More]* B “The current international order is plutocratic,” said French economist Thomas Piketty. “It is essential to move away from this plutocratic system to a new democratic order.” [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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* ‘Shaping Up to Be a Clean Sweep': Sanders-Backed Candidates Prevail in Tuesday Primaries: Sanders has said his endorsements are about “building a movement for the future” capable of not just taking on the GOP, but also the Democratic Party establishment. [More]* It's Time for a Progressive Policy to Protect Agricultural Supply Chains: Price floors and supply management programs seem common sense to policymakers when it comes to oil and minerals, but what about US farmers and our overall food system? [More]* Trump Chose War Over Daycare: The president says we can't afford both. My neighbors are already paying the price. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you EG, Marg KJ, Linda Jean, Adam W., and many others for tuning into my live video! To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you LadyHistorian, Lynette, Marg KJ, Bev Ferguson, Wendy Bussiere, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Christian Menefee Wins TX-18 And Vows A Working-Class Fight Against Trumpism: Christian Menefee discusses his TX-18 runoff win, Al Green's legacy, Trumpism, health care, wages, gerrymandering, and why working families must come first.* Bob Hennelly Uncovers Delaney Hall, ICE Abuse Claims, … To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Cheryl Elkins

Thank you Chris Sampson, EG, Marg KJ, Evan, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video! * PDR Posse member Brittani Mazzone visited Politics Done Right at the Netroots Nation 2026 convention and details the plight of GenZ and GenY, even as they followed the rules of getting educated and more. They are struggling.* Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, a real progressive, won her distri… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you RuleofLawRules, EG, Marg KJ, Sharon, Sherell, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Elon Musk's theft by IPO: Elon Musk has found a new way to rob America blind. Unfortunately, our manufactured ignorance could allow him to get away with it.* Chris Hayes reminds us of Trump inferring he is the snake we let in despite knowing he would bite: Chris Haye… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, John A, Mr.K, Dr. Eric Lullove, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Founder of Houston Democracy Project, Neil Aquino visit discuss the election and more: We'll talk about Plummer beating Parker, Sunday's, May 31 protest in Conroe where Patty Anderson will return to pro-democracy work after being severely attacked at the same spot t… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Gilda Johnson, Maureen McManus, For A Better World, Maggie Neale, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* China Leads Sodium-Ion Battery Race As Trump's Green Energy War Leaves America Behind: China is scaling sodium-ion batteries while Trump's fossil-fuel politics leave America behind in clean energy, grid storage, and the next manufacturing boom. [More]* Rallying With Sanders, Platner Condemn… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Cheryl Elkins

Thank you Cheryl Elkins

Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, Pamela R. Daniels, Marg KJ, Elizabeth, Joan St C., and many others for tuning into my live video!* ‘They Were Afraid It Would Pass': House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Straight Day: “The GOP doesn't care about your skyrocketing costs for gas, groceries, and everything else. They only care about appeasing Trump,” said the House minority whip. [More]* Musk's SpaceX IPO Exposes the Billionaire Parasite Economy Threatening Workers: Musk's SpaceX IPO could enrich insiders while workers' retirement savings absorb the risk in another billionaire-controlled Wall Street scheme.[More]* ‘A New Level of Corruption': DHS Bought ICE Warehouses From Trump Cronies For 10x Markup: “Folks very close to the White House... were sitting on properties that were causing them losses every year,” said a journalist tracking the purchases. “The decision was made to buy them at taxpayer expense.” [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Laurel Fairchild, Judy, Jane, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Dr. Michael Merrill discusses the plight of the working class and potential solutions: Joining us today is Michael Merrill, former Dean of Harry van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies at SUNY Empire and former director of LEARN at Rutgers, and a respected labor his… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., LadyHistorian, Lynette, Marg KJ, Elizabeth, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Trump's China Trip Flops as Iran Peace Talks Continue and Israel Defies Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires: A WBAI panel with Jenna Flanagan discusses Trump leaving China with little to show, Iran peace talks remaining fragile, and Israel continued attacks in Gaza and Leb… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com