Facepalm America

Give Good News FOr Lefties a listen at GoodNewsForLefties.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Check out Good News For Lefties (and America!) here:https://podfollow.com/good-news-for-lefties-and-americaand maybe more Facepalm to come?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We say goodbye to Facepalm America and hello to a new daily podcast Good News For Lefties (and America!), which is all about the stories that'll bring a smile to any progressive's face—news that lifts us up, inspires us, and keeps hope alive!Listen daily here:https://podfollow.com/good-news-for-lefties-and-americaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Trump's stage bandage, Biden's decision, Elon's departure, and what Shannen Doherty represents for our healthcare future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Biden's downward slide continues and health insurance companies find more ways to rob you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Joe Biden is digging his heels in after his disastrous debate performance and refusing to leave the presidential race. For the good of the country, we have to convince him that he must do it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Joe Biden's horrific debate performance underscores a fact that we and many on the left have underscored before - Joe has got to go.Will Democrats heed the writing on the wall? Doubtful. Plus, poop in Paris and Steve Bannon in prison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

If you think the price of a visit to MacDonalds, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and many other fast food restaurants is leveling off, you need to listen to this!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World and The Voice of San Francisco, joins us to discuss Trumpdates and Kristi Noem shooting a 14-month old dog and humble-bragging about it.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

A patriotic march based on the words of Donald Trump at a recent Pennsylvania campaign event."Gettysburg, what an unbelievable battle that was. It was so much, and so interesting, and so vicious and horrible, and so beautiful in so many different ways--it represented such a big portion of the success of this country. Gettysburg, wow--I go to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to look and to watch. And the statement of Robert E. Lee, who's no longer in favor--did you ever notice it? He's no longer in favor. 'Never fight uphill, me boys, never fight uphill.' They were fighting uphill, he said, 'Wow, that was a big mistake,' he lost his great general. 'Never fight uphill, me boys,' but it was too late."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss setting one's self on fire as an act of protest, FART (the acronym), and Trump... stinks. Literally.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss the upcoming Trump Trial, changes in the Freedom Caucus, and a sneak peak of John's new podcast.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Trump updates with his upcoming trial, how women are continuously losing rights in this country, and some of the details of Project 2025.  Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk Eclipse Day, updates on the war in Ukraine, and Chernobyl. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Guest Melissa Lane, class of 1943 Professor of Politics at Princeton, joins us to discuss her book, Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political and Plato's politicial philosophies. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss celebrating Easter, Joe McCarthy, and what will happen if Donald Trump is found guilty?Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Amazon class-action lawsuits, marking up prices in the housing crisis, and why don't rich people have empathy?Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Gene Ludwig, head of the The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, joins us to discuss 'functional unemployment', and how we can improve the well-being of middle- and lower-income Americans through economic research and education.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

There are some great recent espisodes you can listen to while we make more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Donald Trump is selling a version of the Bible called the God Bless The USA Bible in partnership with singer Lee Greenwood. You've got to here this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss Trump's big bills and fines and upcoming court cases, Ukraine, and Boeing planes are falling apart.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us this week to discuss Finland as the happiest place in the world, the hyprocrisy of Moms for Liberty, and how severe shrinklation is squeezing money out of hardworking Americans.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We are joined by Audrianna Lewis, a Maximus call center worker and we discuss exactly why despite working for the federal government, she still cannot afford her health insurance due to her current wages and the actions being taken to fix it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We listen to and discuss an emotional speech earlier this week from Senator Eva Birch, describing her recent personal experience with a miscarriage and Arizona's 'cruel' laws.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We have an amazing conversation with Stan Luther, the author of A Lifetime In The Atmosphere: A Memoir Of Flight. Written with Daniel Alrick, it tells the tale of his 96 years (so far!) at the end of World War 2, as a bomber pilot during the Cuban Missile Crisis, as a military attache in Madagascar, and much more. Buy the book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-lifetime-in-the-atmosphere-stanley-r-luther/1144396967Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Can it actually be that JUSTICE is being served??? A former member of the Trump administration is FINALLY serving time? I for one am celebrating, but how important is this? Let me know what you think by phone or message at 202-656-6271.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We speak with Joshua Green, author of The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and The Struggle For a New American Politics,about the inside story of the uprising within the Democratic Party, the economic populists led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and how the financial crisis of 2008 was a trasformative event for the identity of the Democratic party. Find Joshua Green: @JoshuaGreenFacepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss that Trump can't pay his bills, his threats against our country with dangerous word choice, and censorship on Tiktok. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We speak with Benjamin Herold, author of Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs about the historic origins of post-war suburbia, and how suburbia racial exclusion is still prevalent today.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to discuss Fani Willis, attempts to remove access to abortions federal-wide, and when different romance movies have very different ideas on womanhood.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We bring you the news of a judge ruling that Fani Willis can remain on Trump's election case.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Randy Fertel, author of Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump, joins us to discuss the history of improv, how politicians use improv in every aspect of their career, and how appeals to emotions often prove more results than logic.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Five News Stories For March 14th, 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Steve Phillips, author of How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good, joins us to talk the roots of white supremacy, the ongoing civil war, and "an existential battle between those who wish to make America a multiracial democracy and those clinging to the concept that this is fundamentally a white nation."Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Five News Stories For March 13th 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We speak with comedy duo Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler - The Good Liars - who have over ten years of guerrilla political comedy experience. Their new podcast is "The Good Liars Tell the Truth"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to talk about the lack of fact-checking in modern politics, Biden's new corporate tax proposal, and that ex-Trump advisor Peter Navarro is ordered to report to jail this month.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We're joined by Ben Burgis, author of "Nationize Greyhound" for a discussion on nationalizing the bus line, how Greyhound stations have changed over time, and how change can be implemented to better improve our buses.Read the "Nationize Greyhound" article here: "A publicly owned intercity bus service with dedicated highway lanes could do for travelers what the US Postal Service does for letters and packages: let them criss-cross the country cheaply and quickly at their own convenience."Find Ben Burgis: jacobin.com/author/ben-burgisFacepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Jennifer Jewell, author of What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds, joins us to explain the many significances of seeds. We discuss seed patents, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, and how to recognize the impact of seeds and greenery in your life.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenNote: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 10/09/23.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk rent caps, con artists in the Republican party, and Missouri's racist reasoning behind their law preventing pregant women from getting divorces.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

"Since 2010, lawyers in America have assumed that SuperPACs are required by the First Amendment. But this assumption is based on a clear mistake," Equal Citizens founder and Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig joins us to discuss SuperPACs and the Equal Citizen's crowdfunded video competition to promote the need for their regulation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Luke Nichter, author of The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968, joins us to break down the 1968 presidential race and the contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss the Supreme Court returning Trump to the ballot in Colorado, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision about presidential immunity, and much more.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Guest Garrett Neiman, author of RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys' Club and Transform America, goes into what it means to be a non-profit entrepuneur, someone who convinces the rich to put their money toward good causes. He breaks down how rich white men think about capitalism, tending to finances, and how these views influence politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Susanne Posel, host of This Week Again, joins us to talk Mitch McConnell, technology, Trump, and Tony The Tiger.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We speak with Marianne Williamson who has relaunched her 2024 Democratic presidential campaign to discuss why she decided to get back in the race. More information at https://marianne2024.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We speak with Paul Waldman about his new book, White Rural Rage, and what the media gets wrong about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Ieva Jusionyte, author of EXIT WOUNDS: How America's Guns Fuel Violence across the Border, joins us to discuss her experiences as an EMT-paramedic on the US-Mexico border, the hold that gun associations have on politicans, and the influence that gun violence has on citizens.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

John Rothmann, host of Around The Political World, joins us to discuss Nikki Haley losing to Trump in the South Carolina primary, why Trump has lost most allies that would vote for him, and why the Republican Party needs to crash and burn so that it can rebuild itself better.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

We're joined by guest Mark Shayler, author of You Can't Make Money from a Dead Planet, to explore the journey towards sustainable business practices, the history of sustainability, and how to push toward a more thriving planet.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenNote: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 8/31/23.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of GRAY AREAS: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It , breaks down how racism can unintentionally seep into the workplace, how mandated diversity training doesn't help, and how to instead properly reduce racial disparities at work.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenNote: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 10/20/23.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.