Ethan Bearman Left Coast News

Congressman Beto O'Rourke entered the presidential race with much fanfare on March 14, 2019 and suddenly announced the endo fo his campaign on Friday, November 1, 2019. There's still 100 days until the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primaries, so a lot can happen. Which of the remaining 17 Democratic Party primary contenders do you think will or SHOULD win? Plus my interview with Politico's National Political Reporter, David Siders, who had been embedded with the Beto campaign, on what went wrong, what role the media played, and what comes next for Beto.

The Trump Impeachment continues to move ahead with incredible testimony today from Colonel Vindman. Plus, there is a good reason why whistleblowers get special protection, and I connect it to the strong women who started the MeToo movement.

President Trump got a taste of his own medicine last night when he was booed and received chants of "lock him up" at the MLB World Series Game 5 between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros in Washington, D.C. Joe Scarborough on Morning Joe/MSNBC and Sen. Chris Coons (D-CT) on CNN New Day with John Berman expressed their issues with it. I counter and explain why I'm okay with the chants. Plus, the leader of ISIS died over the weekend during a US Special Forces raid. I congratulate the right people and point out how the Trump playbook actually didn't help.

Pacific Gas & Electric is responsible for over 100 deaths, tens of billions of dollars of damage, and tens of thousands of housing and other structures lost in Northern California. They're the public power monopoly. Today they turned off the power because winds were picking up. No government official, not the governor, not the PUC, not anyone has held them accountable. Only the bankruptcy judge has stood up to their ways. I say they need to be broken up and we need to rethink the entire power grid. Turning off the power like we're a Third World country is totally unacceptable.

Friday was the Global Climate Crisis Strike with record attendance. Saturday was the Democratic Party Steak Fry where the candidates made their case while the latest Des Moines Register/CNN Poll came out with Sen. Elizabeth Warren ahead, while statistically tied, with Vice President Joe Biden. How well do you trust these polls that sample only 602 likely Democratic caucusgoers? Plus, my conversation with radio professor emeritus and publisher of TALKERS, Michael Harrison from his WONK-FM show The Michael Harrison Wrap regarding the CNN Climate Town Hall.

Dispatch 40 focuses on Joe Biden in the CNN's Climate Crisis Town Hall (don't worry I'll discuss the other candidates in the next episodes!) and his history as a climate leader. Plus, Germany has announced they'll ban glyphosate, the key chemical in Bayer/Monsanto's RoundUp and why that matters in relation to the Climate Crisis.

WARNING: Graphic opening first 22 seconds. Yet another mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, over the weekend with again, no action from Republicans to stem the horrific rise in mass shootings here in the United States. Only Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has announced a strong gun plan that includes removing all weapons of war from civilian hands to stop this terrorism of all of us. Please LIKE, COMMENT BELOW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!

The news continues to come out about pedophile rape ring leader Jeffrey Epstein's death and none of it is adding up. Broken bones in his neck, missing video, guards not doing their rounds, etc. I'm pleased to share my conversation with Former FBI Agent and acting Public Corruption Chief, Jeff Cortese. He sheds light on the investigative process and an explosive revelation regarding the potential motive of the guards! Take a listen, comment below, then please like, share with 3 friends, and SUBSCRIBE

Major publications are starting to mention the R word - Recession. All while the markets are gyrating wildly and we hit new debt levels. My guest is Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answers Man to explain it all: what's happening in China, why our debt is really bad, what an inverse yield curve is and what it may mean, plus the jobless rate and why companies can't hire the people they need! Take a listen and then please like, share with 3 friends, and SUBSCRIBE, and comment below!

I need your help. Should this be called Trump Hates The World or Trump Versus The World? The Trump Administration announced a new rule for the Endangered Species Act that allows economic consideration. So, If there's enough money to be made, then kill 'em all! Then today, the administration announced a new rule regarding LEGAL immigrants that if they receive government benefits for 12 months they can be booted out of the country. Plus, acting US Customs and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli intentionally misstated and misrepresented what the plaque on the Statue of Liberty reads. The beacon of liberty darkens under this administration.

Pedophile sex trafficker rapist and ring leader, Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead this morning at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City. Too many ultra-wealthy and powerful men were about to be exposed to legal liability for their participation in the rape of these girls. Epstein had to die. Who could be involved and can the case move forward? Take a listen and please let me know what you think in the comments below!

The Trumpublicans continue denying Trump's endless stream of invasion statements, ICE conducted massive raids at poultry processing plants in Mississippi - tearing families apart, and the most shameful deportation I've ever heard of ended in a man dying a horrifically painful death. Shame on us.

In the aftermath of the Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton mass shootings, we need solutions. California, yet again, leads the way: background checks to buy ammunition. And it works. Plus, the RNC is suing California over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their taxes to be place on the ballot for the primaries.

President Trump gave a teleprompter speech from the White House regarding his proposals for addressing the mass murders in America. He blames the Internet, violent games, and mental illness. No guns. Somehow other countries have those three, but not the unnamed fourth, and don't have the mass murders.

Two more mass murders in 24 hours with a supremacist murdering at least 20 and injuring at least 26 in El Paso, TX. Then another attack in Dayton, OH killing at least 9, injuring 26. We must have gun control now. Ban semiautiomatics. Now.

Former Vice President Joe Biden announced today that he is in to win, to get the Democratic Party nomination and defeat President Trump. His name recognition is there and the polls appear to be on his side, but can he win it?

Attorney General Bill Barr is a shill. With the full 400+ page Mueller Report out (redacted, of course) We The People can see the depravity of this administration and care-less attitude about laws and the country. Plus, it is Earth Day and there are things we MUST do today. To save ourselves.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had his asylum revoked from the Ecuadorian embassy in London and was immediately arrested. Will he be extradited to the US to face charges for conspiracy with Chelsea Manning? And as Assange faces a black hole, scientists around the world worked to finally capture an image of a black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy. Why it's worth spending that money on science, even with our problems here on Earth.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen is out. She's done terrible things like the family separation policy, but her replacement might be much worse. Also, my wife and I watched The Inventor on HBO about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. This story exemplifies the 1% and great ideas still need due diligence, not just family connections and a deeper voice.

The president threatened to shutdown the border with Mexico and just backtracked on that threat and shifted it to our stupid War on Drugs. I explain what's really going on the latest data/headlines, and an easy fix if people could get over their Othering.

California Governor Newsom is heading to El Salvador to get a better understand of why people are fleeing Central America while President Trump's rally in Michigan shows his naricissism, disconnect from reality, and his fear-connecting focus on The Other. He is why we need to connect with each other as human beings and stop the prophetic march of Idiocracy.

Teachers are an undervalued linchpin in our society. Senator (and presidential candidate) Kamala Harris is proposing a modest pay increase for teachers using an expansion of the estate tax to pay for it.

The Trump Administration has ditched any last pretense of caring about Americans Health Care by directing the justice department to not defend any part of the Affordable Care Act. Plus, California's housing crisis is making for strange bedfellows.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller turned in his report on Friday. Trump's new minted AG Barr handed Congress his summary on Sunday. No Trump/Russia conspiracy, but NOT an exoneration on obstruction.

"Lock Her Up" has been chanted innumerable times and led by people like imprisoned Michael Flynn, now former AG Jeff Sessions at a Turning Point USA conference, and President Trump himself at CPAC. Does that apply to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for their use of private email and WhatsApp for official state business? Plus, on the one year anniversary of March For Our Lives, we have the tragic news of a second suicide this week of a student at Stoneman Douglas High School.

After the New Zealand terror attack on Muslims in their mosques, leadership from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern regarding the violence. And former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley shows Americans ignorance regarding health care and socialized medicine like that in Finland. Why are we so resistant to facts and logic which would allow us to improve our country?

The tide is turning, we are winning against the corruption in regulation against the poisons we are told to be safe. A second jury has found that Monsanto's Roundup CAUSED cancer in a person. Ethan explains the science behind it, why we need to stop using these poisons, and what you can do. Plus a Not The Onion related to health.

Congressman Devin Nunes filed a frivolous and anti-Constitutional, anti-free speech lawsuit against Twitter, a user, and two parody accounts. Ethan breaks down the lawsuit, the law, and why this is so wrong and any Republican who supports free speech and the rule of law should turn their backs on him.

We The People look to our government for regulation of things over which we don't have control. Boeing's 737 MAX is grounded for what might be a self-regulation problem. The EPA watered down regulations over a deadly chemical. And a Not The Onion to end on a lighter note.

Vice President Joe Biden almost announced his candidacy last night in Delaware and walked it back, Senator Klobuchar gave an interview with Chuck Todd this morning on MTP and mentioned Beto, who announced his candidacy this week! Ethan handicaps the Democratic primary. Who do you think is the team to beat Trump in 2020?

After the horrific terror attack by a majority group member against a minority group, many messages came in asking "what about..." An explanation of the difference, why all of these attacks are wrong, and why the Democratic Party should make the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights a Party Plank and emphasized.

Horrific terror attack against Muslims inside mosques in New Zealand. The fear of The Other is deep in our brains and must be overcome consciously. And President Trump hasn't helped with his latest comments in Breitbart to follow his years of inflammatory statements. Connect with your fellow humans today. Choose peace.

Should the government be in the business of killing its own people? California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the closure of the execution chamber at San Quentin. Ethan discusses his evolvement on the topic and why including a brief description Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development, specifically pre-conventional morality. Plus a Not The Onion befitting the topic.

A disgusting fraud in the upper reaches of high education was announced today regarding the 1% fraudlently buying their kids into top schools. Not buy donating as alumni or legacy, but fraud. Is it time we get people to think more about the trades as careers?

The Trump 2020 budget proposal came out and it marks a clear line between Democrats and Republicans. Plus, breaking news about the Boeing MAX 8 aircraft which has had 2 crashes. And a food you wouldn't expect would have a health claim makes the Not The Onion headline.

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are in the news for the wrong reasons. Again. Ethan explains he is really Musk's friend, even though Musk blocked him on Twitter. Focus on sceince and engineering, let great people run the business. And stop with the Cult of Personality.

Word of the Insect Apocalypse is alarming, more bad news about Monsanto's Roundup (Glyphosate), we are killing ourselves with pollution. Ethan has 3 basic steps you can easily do. Let us know what you do to reduce pollution and leave us your comment below!

Why oh why oh why do we continue with Daylight Saving Time? New legislation aims to change that. Should we keep it as is, year round, or abolish DST? Plus, a Not The Onion demonstrating why you should own a stick shift car.

‪The Manafort injustice of 47 months in prison was just handed down exposing the system problems of justice in the United States of America. Listen to Ethan lay bare what is so broken.

Bad news regarding the United States trade deficit and our total net worth. I discuss with America's Money Answers Man, Jordan Goodman.

Health care, what is the right way forward? Ethan has a message of economic freedom and ensuring health care for all!

House Democrats likely to seek 10 years of Trump’s tax returns in coming weeks, as they should. Growing bipartisan alarm in Congress over measles outbreaks amid falling vaccination rates (highly controversial segment). I'm conflicted on eating meat, are you? And a ridiculous Not The Onion headline.

President Trump's National Emergency is in trouble because of a handful of patriotic Republicans joining the Democrats, California's Supreme Court has a major ruling today regarding pension benefits for public employees, Rep. Ilhan Omar in trouble again for anti-semitic statements with an explanation of the underlying reasosn along with how to rectify, and a Not The Onion headline.

The Michael Cohen testimony earlier this week in front of the House Oversight Committee is bearing new legal trouble for the entire Trump orbit. House Judiciary Chairman Jerrod Nadler (D-NY) stated as such on ABC News' This Week with George Stephanopoulos where he dropped the bomb on forthcoming subpoenas to 60+ people.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez receives significant attention from the right. During this year's Conservative Political Action Conference ridicule ruled the day, not policies to address pollution, climate change, or income inequality. Take a listen and then please like, share, and SUBSCRIBE!