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     As we progress further into the holiday season, I decided to broacast a show that speaks to the incoming Trump administration and its very premeditated TYRANNY. So, "No Virignia, things will NOT go back to 'normal.' " I will be referencing various political philosophers, especially Timothy Snyder and his book--"On Tyranny." Those of you who have disowned various friends or even family members for their Trump support are not alone. We have your back. This is our main story. I will also speak to our leaving Blogtalkradio, (or their new venture) for a new home at Podserve.fm. This will begin soon.  We will also have a few musical parodies, mocking the Trumpers you are sadly forced to endure. Note: the schism between Trump supporters and the rest of us who have maintained a sense of DECENCY AND COMPASSION is not about a difference in 'politics.' This is a difference in VALUES, IN MORALITY. Trump and his MAGA followers have elevated cruelty, ignorance and bigotry to new heights not seen since Hitler's Third Reich. I will NOT back down and I will NOT obey, Come join me in this fight for democracy itself.  Jeanine

     So, Trump is reelected. What next? One thing I will say, this is NOT the time to despair. This is NOT the time for fear. This IS the time to stand together against the shameful forces of bigotry that produced this sad result. A convicted felon who has proven to be a pathological liar, who uses Hitler's rhetoric and is showing signs of dementia will be given the nuclear weapon button. Trump and the GOP sold fascism and neo Nazism--and won. So, what next? While Brett Meiselas of the Meidas Network is warning us to avoid nastiness, to avoid name calling, the Trumpers are LAUGHING. Those of us who have a sense of moral outrage, decency and compassion must bring back a sense of shame to the American public. We do NOT owe Trump voters ANYTHING. We do NOT owe them courtesy. We do NOT owe them 'civility.' We do NOT owe them friendship. We must ostracize these shameful bigots for the fascist wanna be's they have proven to be. Sunday, I will run a show reviewing the sum total of Trump's crimes and how his enablers allowed this perversion of justice to occur.   I will also run a few musical parodies. Come join me.  Jeanine

This is the broadcast that SHOULD have aired 11/3/24 at 3 pm Central, but didn't due to the technical incompetence of blogtalkradio.       Donald Trump and his MAGA minions are foaming at the mouth over being called out as fascists. Tough. Donald Trump and MAGA ARE fascists. In fact, the fascism on display by the GOP of Trump has crossed over into Nazism. Now, before some of you cry foul, claiming this accusation is 'going too far', you need to understand what fascism is--and how Hitler rose in power. It didn't start with the camps. It started with Hitler amassing enough crooked lawyers willing to sign over their rights to a "unitary executive." Sound familiar? I will discuss this issue in some depth.  I will also discuss Trump's call to violence and revenge. The true issue isn't merely Trump and his 'lieutenants' but why won't the legal profession fight this treasonous coup? We will also have our musical parodies. Come join me.  Jeanine

     Mother Jones has done an extensive series on the growing threat of Christian nationalism. This show will discuss the THEOBROS, a group of self-proclaimed ministers who preach hatred. They hate women. They hate gays. They hate democracy. Their ultimate plan is to overthrow the Constitution and create a Christian theocratic state similar to Sharia law. Their leaders are surprisingly young. JD Vance is among their ranks. The beliefs of these theobros include virulent racism, misogyny and anti Semitism. They are in league with the resurgence of neo Nazis.  I will discuss in detail.  One THEOBRO I will discuss in more depth is Russell Vought, one of the chief architects of Project 2025. These religious bigots want to strip women of their human rights--including the right to vote. This is not a drill or a joke.  I will also discuss how Mayor Eric Adams made the specious claim that Trump isn't a fascist. Not only is this claim the work of a coward, but it demonstrates Adams' vast ignorance.  I will also have musical parodies and final thoughts. Come join me.  Jeanine

     Just 2 days ago, federal Judge Tanya Chutkan released the files prepared by special prosecutor Jack Smith in the election interference/insurrection case. The file had been heavily redacted earlier, but this newly released file exposed previously redacted sections. In spite of the almost 1,900 pages of evidence against Trump, the 'mainstream' aka corporate media has largely ignored Trump's actions in this case, choosing to downplay this mountain of evidence. Now that would be enough, except corporate media seems to be working feverishly hard to protect their 'click-bait King'--Donald Trump. You see, clicks equate to advertising revenue--MONEY. Not only is corporate media ignoring the Jack Smith evidence, but they have ignored the 34 convictions against Trump in the 'hush money' case. Unfortunately, that's not all, as corporate media has been eagerly 'sanewashing' Trump's antics, his habitual 'word salad', and the displays of obvious dementia. This show is calling out corporate media as they act as propagandists for the fascists of the GOP. NOTE: We will also have our musical parodies as well. Come join me.  Jeanine   

     JD Vance has enjoyed a suspiciously rapid rise to power. It is unbelievable that he achieved this level of success by his own merit. Rather, JD has been the water 'boy' for tech billionaires--especially Peter Thiel. Thiel is not only known in tech circles, but also in the pro-fascist movement determined to end democratic rule. Thiel has been the major force behind JD's rise, which makes Senator Vance a particular danger to our democratic experiment. This report will discuss how Thiel (among others), have engineered Vance's rise. That is part 1. Part 2 explores how Vance has earned a fortune through hedge funds. Part 3 will cover how hedge funds work, and why they should be abolished. That will air next week.  We will also have our musical parodies--and final words.  Join me.  Jeanine

     JD Vance has had quite a month. He's managed to snag the VP spot, while busy pushing some of the oldest racist tropes in existence, aka the..."they're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats" in Springfield, Ohio. Since Vance admitted he lied about this claim, violence against Haitian immigrants and other people of color in Springfield has run rampant. Vance refuses to take any responsibility for his racist slur that has incited the threat of lynch mobs. The people of Springfield are fighting back, including the use of a little known law that allows the citizens to press criminal charges when the prosecutor refuses. They have filed such criminal charges against both Trump and Vance over the violence that has ensued since the GOP team pushed these racist lies. This is our big story.  I will also discuss a sheriff in Portage County, Ohio who has incited violence against Harris supporters.  And we will have our delightful musical parodies. Join me. Jeanine

This is the episode that SHOULD have aired Sunday BlogTalk was having a breakdown.       Donald Trump was once again, the target of an assassination attempt near his golf course adjacent Mar-a-lago. The would be, hapless assailant was caught in a nano second. Of course, "Trump being Trump"--he had to whine about this near miss. Now, I don't condone violence. Period. That being said, Trump rapidly took advantage of this attempt, accusing democrats of 'inciting' violence. Frankly, the irony is too sharp to ignore. For 8 long years, Trump has routinely incited violence against minorities, democrats, and anyone he just didn't like--or anyone who failed to kiss his ring.This incitement used by Trump is called 'stochastic terrorrism." The January 6th insurrection was the most damning thus far--which Trump and his political lackeys clearly incited--and THEY have the gall to shriek foul! The attempted assailant by all reports thus far, looks like a crazy lone wolf and nothing more, and yet Trump's loyalists in Congress are accusing their democratic colleagues of 'stochastic terrorism.' The sense of white, Christian male entitlement is palpable in it's hypocrisy. I will discuss the true danger of Trump and his loyalists as they spread propagandistic lies about anyone they dislike.  BTW, it is NOT incitement when journalists, politicians, and citizens report the TRUTH about how Trump has consistently used the rhetoric of Adolph Hitler--though thinly veiled in 21st century colloquialisms.  Our second story deals with Project 2025's plans for a new monitoring function--namely the 'menstrual police,' as described by journalist Thom Hartmann. This is not satire. The plan is REAL.  We will also have a variety of parodies.  Come join me.  Jeanine

Corporate media has been 'carrying water' for Trump. They have been soft peddling his incompetent and dangerous record, while criticizing democrats or progressives. Until recently, the corporate media has received a 'pass' for its complicity as it assists the march to fascism. Now, multiple independent news outlets are asking the question--why is corporate media giving Trump a pass? The answer is simple--profits. The news has become a profit making enterprise for the far right, in it's quest for click bait. This week's show will focus on why the news should be, (and remain), non-profit, or an acceptable loss for corporations. Once the news departments were under the control of the business managers--they ceased to be 'news.' Once Reagan discarded the fairness doctrine, corporate managers infamously stated that ..."news is what I say it is." We will examine the need for news to be non profit.  We will also introduce a new feature titled: Dumb Donnie Trump's Festivus Airing of Grievances. Tailored after the Seinfeld farce, we will air some of Trump's most insane and stupid rants.  We will also have a few musical parodies as well. Join me.  Jeanine

     The election cheats, (which the corporate media benignly dub--election 'deniers'), are at it again. Determined to steal the POTUS election of 2024, they're not worried about actually winning the vote. They're not even trying to win. No, the plan is to plant rogue election officials in place ready to deny certification of the vote. Why are they doing this? Well, if the election results in everything from small rural districts to large cities are denied certification--the Electoral College cannot complete the election process. When the Electoral College is unable to complete its duties--the election results, (aka OUR VOTES), are tossed in the trash and the House of Representatives decides (or in this case--CORONATES)--the Donald. How could this happen? We are going to discuss this turn of events, who sponsored the plan, and how to dismantle this illegitimate coup machine.  We will also have more musical parodies. Come join me.

     The election cheats, (which the corporate media benignly dub--election 'deniers'), are at it again. Determined to steal the POTUS election of 2024, they're not worried about actually winning the vote. They're not even trying to win. No, the plan is to plant rogue election officials in place ready to deny certification of the vote. Why are they doing this? Well, if the election results in everything from small rural districts to large cities are denied certification--the Electoral College cannot complete the election process. When the Electoral College is unable to complete its duties--the election results, (aka OUR VOTES), are tossed in the trash and the House of Representatives decides (or in this case--CORONATES)--the Donald. How could this happen? We are going to discuss this turn of events, who sponsored the plan, and how to dismantle this illegitimate coup machine.  We will also have more musical parodies. Come join me.

   Donnie the Destroyer is a new feature on PNN. In the middle of this political season where tensions are at astronomical levels, the need for levity and humor is strong. Now, I'm sure that Trump enthusiasts will not find this little ditty 'amusing,' but their sensitivities are unimportant.    Enjoy this first short episode! 

     Climate justice is a hot issue, especially as we experience global climate disasters on an exponential level. There is no dispute that the fossil fuel industry has caused this climate devastation, yet the criminal polluters evade any sort of meaningful legal punishment. Instead, the criminal polluters are paid off due to a series of moronic 'trade deals', beginning with the grand-daddy of trade deal treason--namely NAFTA. The polluters are being paid off with our taxpayers dollars thanks to a mechanism benignly known as ISDS or Investor-State-Dispute arbitration system. Make no mistake, this legal robbery was rubber stamped by both republicans AND democrats. This system makes a mockery of justice itself, and the survival of the planet is at stake. This is our big story.  We will end the show with a few musical parodies for your enjoyment. Come join me.  Jeanine

Our first story is an interview conducted by Producer Emeritus Rick Spisak with noted academician Professor Wendy Lynn Lee.      Our next story deals with the very real threat of violence coming from the Trump campaign, if their side loses the election. This is the "Trump Retribution Machine." Mainstream media treats these threats as the loony by-product of some mob of toothless, IQ challenged, inbred hillbilly reunion. It is not. Make no mistake, the violence witnessed for instance on January 6th, was implemented by such hillbillies along with some rather affluent professionals who love Trump's brand of neo Nazism. That being said, the Trump murder and retribution machine has been orchestrated and planned by Ivy League trained attorneys, high ranking military officers, billionaires, and corporate officers. One such operative is a former Green Beret named Ivan Raiklin, who has claimed the mantle of Trump's future 'Retribution Czar.' This retribution involves the premeditated plot to arrest and subsequently execute democratic office holders, liberals, and any minorities daring to get 'uppity.' This is not hyperbole. It is real.  We will also have our musical parodies. Come join me.  Jeanine

     There's a cowarldy 'whisper campaign' to undermine President Biden and its being led by democratic party leaders. It was hauled into high gear after the sad debate. Apparently the likes of Pelosi, Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and others are worried about their own political skins and are blaming Biden for their failures. These are the same politicians that failed to stand up to Trumpism, failed to call major press conferences to denounce this growing fascism. Instead they issue lawyerly statements on their websites. These are the same politicians that refused to push Medicare for All, an increase in the minimum wage, and other dire fiscal needs. Rather than listen to the people, these cowards whined that they didn't have the votes, while doing NOTHING to fight for the votes. Now they're pushing this dirty 'whisper campaign' to label Biden as in 'cognitive decline.' Even George Clooney got in the mess, writing a sad little editorial that was published in the New York Times. (Make no mistake, this horrible letter was only published in the NYT because Clooney is a celebrity. So, I did some digging and discovered their lies. Come listen to the show.  Jeanine

     In the past several hours, the story broke that Donald Trump was shot at a campaign even in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter was promptly killed by the Secret Service detail protecting Trump. Contrary to the MAGA propaganda machine, the shooter WAS NOT a person of color, a member of the LGBTQ community, a liberal, or any other target MAGA has had in their sights. The shooter was a WHITE MALE who was also a REGISTERED REPUBLICAN. Of course, there are appeals to stop the "violent rhetoric" but where were these appeals when MAGA used that same "violent rhetoric" (sometimes thinly disguised as 'jokes); when MAGA threatened the rest of us? In fact, Trump himself has incited violence for years, albeit also as a sick set of jokes, anecdotes, and dog whistle coded language. The message was clear, MAGA has been instructed to hunt, hurt and if they like--murder minorities, (again couched with the 'just joking' and dog whistle language).  This show will review a partial history of "violent rhetoric" employed by MAGA, including Trump's speech at the January 6th Insurrection rally.  Jeanine 

     This 4th of July, I will discuss how MAGA Scotus (aka Supreme Court) is single handedly destroying the last shreds of our democracy--already on life support. I will discuss multiple decisions handed down before their recess, which have a dire impact on our lives and our right to self govern. These MAGA Supreme Court Justices have elevated the nutty theory of 'originalism' to a theology of the warped and corporate. 

     This week I will discuss how the Supreme Court or SCOTUS has manufactured an unecessary delay in the "presidential absolute immunity" case. In truth, this case should have been LAUGHED out of court. It is the very personification of a 'frivolous' case, yet the Supremes took this asinine case. I will make the case for disbarring the attorneys who brought this ludicrous argument. Reading from a piece I published earlier in NewsBreak, Nation of Change and Eurasia Review, I will describe the danger of this argument. Not only should Trump's legal team face discipline, but so should conservatives on the court for granting any modicum of purchased 'legitimacy' for this garbage argument engineered to create a presidential dictatorship.  Ironically, I will be attending a debate at the St. Louis branch of the Federalist Society featuring the candidates for the Missouri Attorney General's race. One of the Republican candidates is also a member of the Trump legal team making the 'absolute immunity' bromide--Will Scharf. I will be reporting on that debate later in the week.  We will also have a musical parody for your enjoyment. 

     This week on EJR, I will discuss the enormous amount of taxpayer money going to fossil fuel companies in the form of subsidies. Reporting will include a study by the prominent medical journal, The Lancet, which will make the case for ending this taxpayer welfare to fossil fuel welfare mommas. Authors at The Lancet explain how these subsidies could be used to fund universal health coverage for all.  We will also have our musical parody. The "Jackass of the Week Awards will return next week.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     ProPublica published an in depth investigation into the financial benefits received by multiple witnesses testifying on Trump's behalf. These financial gains were dispensed by either the Trump campaign and/or a host of Trump businesses. So far, no other outlet has reported on this alleged organized witness tampering, except ProPublica. This silence from other media is part of a complicit pattern. Whether its labeling the espionage charges Trump faces for possessing top secret documents beyond his presidency--a "documents" case--or sitting back as other GOP politicians tell asinine lies that are left unchallenged by corporate journalists; the pattern of media complicity has granted Trump undeserved cover. I will discuss.  We will also have our "Jackass of the Week Award and another musical parody.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 criminal counts. If he were a poor man or a black man--he would receive prison time. Unfortunately, prison time for 'The Donald' is unlikely as corporate media keeps bleating on like brain dead sheep. One of the excuses arguing against prison time is the old bromide that 'white collar crime' is 'non-violent.' I would argue that 'white collar crime' IS violent, a type of economic violence against the rest of the non-rich society. This episode will examine the open discrimination against low income defendants when compared to wealthy ones. Given the chaos that Trump has caused, his incarceration is necessary. He should receive no special privileges. He should have to await any appeals claims while serving time in prison--just like a low income defendant. In fact, this single case is the poster child for the inequity in our justice system, where rich defendants can buy their way out of pre-trial detention--while poor defendants rot in jail merely waiting for their trial date. More than 60% of defendants are rotting in pre-trial detention merely because they can't afford bail. They haven't been convicted. Their only crime at that point--is not being rich.  I will also look at the other looming trial aka as the 'documents case.' First of all, its not a 'documents' case; its an espionage case. I'll review the treatment of espionage defendant Reality Winner and that of Donald Trump. This will be  a cursory review with more details coming in another show.  This is a special episode. We will also have the musical parody stylings of Randy Rainbow.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     Big banks are still bankrolling the fossil fuel industry. Claims coming from Wall Street that they are going 'green' are nothing but a big lie. We will speak to this ongoing public relations scam aka 'greenwashing'. That is our first story.  Our second story is about another 'greenwashing' scheme, namely SMR's or Small Modular Reactors, which are smaller nuclear reactors placed underground. They have been touted as 'green.' They are anything but.  We will also have our "Jackass of the Week" awards and our latest addition to our Deplorables List.  Come join me.  Jeanine

This week on EJR I will discuss how climate scientists worldwide are blowing the whistle on corporate lies about global climate devastation. Many of these renowned climate scientists are plainly stating the the 1.5 degree goal was nothing but political theater as govenrment officials across the globe ignored and mocked the consensus opinions of the scientists. Now we are facing a global catastrophe that no one can escape. These scientists definitively state that all of humanity must cooperate in order to survive. This is our big story. We will also discuss a case won by environmental activists in Europe.  We also have an Ivy League "Jackass of the Week" Award recipient, and a very obvious Deplorable to add to our list.  Finally, we have two funny political parodies.  Join me.  Jeanine  

We will look at the decades old disinformation campaign sponsored by big petroleum pushing the lie that global warming is overblown, a hoax, a 'Chicken Little' panic. This campaign has lulled the public into a false sense of safety. Just like big tobacco, the petroleum industry should be held accountable for the death and destruction they have caused. This is our big story. Story #2 will focus on a recent SCOTUS decision. The Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Doe v. McKesson, thus sanctifying the lower courts decision which held that protest organizers can be held liable for the actions of anyone present at the scene. The ramifications of this pronouncement have dire repercussions for any protest group.  We will also report on our latest Jackass of the Week Awards, and expand our growing List of Deplorables.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     Academics and environmental justice campaigners are demanding that the International Criminal Court (ICC), begin investigating and prosecuting environmental criminals. This demand would most likely include prosecution of Big Petroleum regarding its major role in global climate devastation. In response to these demands, the ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan is developing a policy paper which will guide his office in terms of "accountability, transparency, and predictability" in this work. This move is long overdue. Unfortunately, it is not enough. Peacable protesters and activists are being targeted by the the UK government and prosecuted for offenses so trivial they would even make Dumb Donnie Trump blush. Dare to participate in a "slow march" and face prison time. Corporations are being given the power (not the right--but the POWER)--to attack citizens daring to use their right to peacable protest. This is done under the 'civil injunction' rule. There's so much more in terms of judicial and police abuse--so tune in.  We will take a quick look at the decades old disinformation campaign sponsored by big petroleum pushing the lie that global warming is overblown, a hoax, a 'Chicken Little' panic. This is a 'teaser' for the next show.  We will also have our Deplorables List and the Jackass of the Week Award.  Tune in Sunday--or anytime.  Jeanine

     The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) current brings warm air to the EU resulting in warmer climates than you would expect so close to the Arctic. Unfortunately it is coming closer to collapse which could result in climate disasters only seen in Hollywood epic movies. Today on the Environmental Justice Report, I will discuss this looming disaster in terms of climate crimes and corporate responsibility. That is our first story.  Our second story is about Trump's latest stump speech where he openly heralds his "final solution" to globalists and other boogey men. The story will deal with the planned complicity of corporate media.  We will also have our Deplorable segment as well as our Jackass of the Week Award.  Come join me for this double feature of PNN and EJR! Jeanine

     This week I will discuss the treachery of conservatives on the Supreme Court. Apparently, section 3 of the 14th Amendment doesn't apply to presidents who commit insurrection. But, that's not the end of this mockery as the Trump claim of "absolute immunity'" for presidents comes next. Both cases deal with the fraud of "originalism," a doctrine that reduces rule of law to a grocery list concrete enough to please any Asperger's voter.  I will also feature a new 'Deplorable of the Week" in addition to our "Jackass of the Week Award."  Come join me.  Jeanine

     This week, I will be discussing the way Nazis were openly welcomed in Nashville by the GOP. Now to be fair, republican office holders did "denounce" the Nazis--but this denunciation was as credible as a hooker's exclamation that her present client is the 'best' they ever had. I will discuss the transition of GOP politics in Tennessee over the past 20 years that has transformed it into one of the most bigoted states in the nation. This development was predictable since the GOP has supported the Nazi-in-Charge, Donald Trump. True leaders--lead by example and not by mere slogans. The example set by Trump is both intellectually and morally bankrupt, so an open Nazi march is no surprise.  We will also have our "Deplorable" nominations and our "Jackass of the Week Award." 

     This week I  am going to discuss the Gish Gallop aka how to shovel BULLSHIT as fast as possible in the poltiical sphere--and how to counter it. Trump and his GOP have become experts at the art of throwing bullshit at opponents. They do it to avoid the public discovery that Trump knows NOTHING. This propaganda technique is also known as the Gish Gallop. It has been used by fascist parties for decades and now the GOP of Trump has embraced it for the last 7 years as its unofficial pledge to duty.   We have a new initiate into PNN's DEPLORABLE List.  The Jackass of the Week Award will also be announced!  

     Trump is guilty of insurrection. Period. He must be banned from holding any office ever again. This plea for sanity and justice goes far beyond Donald Trump. If Trump isn't made to face justice, his MAGA lynch mob will become bolder. So, this story will recap Trump's many crimes. It will also focus on the complicity of other republicans. Our democracy is at stake here. This is our Big Story.  The second story features our Deplorable of the Week--Valentina Gomez Noriega. Gomez-Noriega is a 24 year old republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State. She made 'history' (or infamy--based on your politcs), publishing a book burning video. Her objection to the books was all about the LGBTQ subject matter, which she defamed and called "pedophile grooming."  We will have our Jackass of the Week Award as well as a musical interlude.  Come join me. Jeanine  

     This week on EJR, I will discuss the impending end of the Chevron Doctrine. First created to establish EPA regulatory power, the doctrine has allowed federal agencies such as the EPA to create regulations consistent with the law, while reflecting the judgement of various experts in multiple fields. It makes sense as professionals in the fields to be regulated would better be able to craft sensible rules, as opposed to members of congress. Now the Supreme Court is poised to strike down this 40 year precedent. Once reversed, the public would have no protection from corporate greed. There would be no regulations to ensure the safety of our medicines or our food, no regulations governing labor law or environmental concerns. In theory any regulations would either have to be listed in the law, like items on your grocery list--or wait for Congress to add to the law. This is our big story.  We will also have our Jackass of the Week Award.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     This week on PNN, I will discuss the asinine statement made by JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, where he admonishes Trump MAGA critics. Dimon said in Davos that we shouldn't 'demonize' MAGA. Dimon then praised Trump for his alleged accomplishments. Apparently, MAGA supporters terrorizing the rest of us is little more than an inconvenience to Dimon, so I decided to investigate Dimon. Should be interesting.  Our latest DEPLORABLE and Jackass of the Week will be revealed.  Come join me.    Jeanine

   The first show of 2024 will focus on how the US is rapidly entering what has been termed as fascism's 'legal' phase. This is consistent with Project 2025 under the direction of the Heritage Foundation and associated groups. This fascistic evolution is particularly important as it sets the stage for future grievous injustices. I will name names and explain in detail.  We will also have our new Deplorables List and the first 'Jackass of the Week' honoree.  Come join me.  Jeanine

    This show SHOULD have aired last Sunday, but BlogTalkRadio was having a 'nervous breakdown.' This episode challenges the ludicrous narrative coming from the Trump camp--the asinine idea that the president has 'absolute immunity. We will discuss the deluded and tortured argument for 'absolute presidential immunity' from criminal prosecution, its dubious history, and its danger to democracy itself. In theory at its most extreme application, under this doctrine a president could call an opponent into the Oval Office, put a gun to their head, pull the trigger, then demand the janitor clean up the mess without ever being held criminally accountable. This is the spectre of absolute presidential immunity that Donald Trump is demanding, which the Supreme Court could allow. This is our big story.  We will also mention how Project 2025 is relying on this garbage theory.  We have a new initiate into PNN's DEPLORABLE List.  The Jackass of the Week Award will also be announced!

This week on PNN, I will discuss the republican attacks on voting rights. Whether you are more interested in environmental issues as opposed to voting rights, this issue affects all others. The GOP knows they can't win elections legitimately so they attack voting rights. Just a week ago, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals based in St. Louis struck down another major protection that was formerly in the Voting RIghts Act of 1965. I will discuss. This is our big story.  We will have another installment of our series covering Project 2025--the republican blueprint to establish a presidential dictatorship.  And, we will have our Jackass of the Week Award!  Come join me. Jeanine

    This week, I will present another segment on the GOP blueprint to end democracy aka Project 2025, sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. Our big story features a republican attorney operative named Mike Davis. Davis has been on the airwaves threatening to jail, denaturalize and deport anyone who dares criticize Donald Trump, during a second Trump administration. Apparently, Davis' name has been pushed as the lead candidate for Attorney General during that second Trump term. Among Davis' asinine statements is a threat to throw noted journalist Mehdi Hasan into a gulag, after which he would be denaturalized and deported. Mehdi Hasan's alleged crime? Journalism. Hasan has reported on Mike Davis' many bigoted rants.  Our second story is about Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey--and his similar audition to Trump as Bailey responds to an online request from Elon Musk. Musk is sueing Media Matters--again for journalism--about neo Nazi postings by Jack Posobiec. Posobiec has a long paper trail tying him to neo Nazi groups. Posobiec sent out a post inviting state level attorney generals to join the fight against Media Matters. Bailey responded by claiming his ..."team is looking into this matter." (St. Louis Post Dispatch). I left messages with Bailey's office but they have not responded. This is our second story. We will, of course have our Jackass of the Week Award, as well.  Join me. Jeanine

     Last week I presented an overview of the GOP plot to subvert the last remaining shreds of democracy and pervert government into a Trumpian dictatorial hell. Sponsored by the Heritage Foundation, "Project 2025", a 1,000 page cookbook, gives detailed instructions on how to dismantle any semblance of rational government while nullifying the Bill of Rights. Make no mistake, this is a plot to destroy democracy itself. Ironically, this isn't merely Trump's doing, we need to investigated the Heritage Foundation as a possible hate group or a co-sponsor of existing hate groups.  Project 2025 is a series which will conduct a deep dive into this coup engineered by conservative lawyers seeking to overthrow democratic rule by granting would be autocrats like Donald Trump a "get out of jail free" card. This week I will focus on the plot to use the US military to attack fellow Americans. This discussion is ongoing and will be part of an extended series on Project 2025. Special focus will be not only on Trump, but on the attorneys plotting this illegal overthrow of democracy. This is our big story.This is all in light of Trump's latest threats against us 'vermin,' whereby he intends to incarcerate and murder his poltiical opponents.  Story #2 will focus on the sad joke that is the Supreme Court's alleged code of ethical conduct. We could all use a good laugh right now. I will also discuss the latest ravings of our favorite blonde neanderthal in Congress--Marjorie Taylor Greene--in our latest episode of "My Little Margie."  We will also have the Jackass of the Week Award.  

     Las week I presented an overview of the GOP plot to subvert the last remaining shreds of democracy and pervert government into a Trumpian dictatorial hell. Sponsored by the Heritage Foundation, "Project 2025", a 1,000 page cookbook, gives detailed instructions on how to dismantle any semblance of rational government while nullifying the Bill of Rights. Make no mistake, this is a plot to destroy democracy itself. Ironically, this isn't merely Trump's doing, we need to investigated the Heritage Foundation as a possible hate group or a co-sponsor of existing hate groups.  I will also discuss the latest ravings of our favorite blonde neanderthal in Congress--Marjorie Taylor Greene--in our latest episode of "My Little Margie."  We will also have the Jackass of the Week Award.    Come join me.  Jeanine

     This week I will discuss what has painfully become--the obvious--namely the vile bigotry of the Trump base. I refuse to entertain the excuses by some, claiming that they voted for Obama and then Trump--because of the economy and Trump's alleged business acumen. Put bluntly, Trump has NO business acumen. These milder Trump voters supported Trump because of white supremacy. Period. The economy was an excuse used to disguise their ugly bigotry and nothing else. I will discuss how white Christian Evangelicals are among some of the most bigoted and bloodthirsty Trumpers--as they claime to 'pray' for the rest of us mutts. The issue is not only Trump--but his base--and their willingness to commit any crime in order to obtain power.  Our other story deals with the illegal and unconstitutional arrests of two journalists in Alabama. Once again, a dangerous spectre of the growing fascism in the United States--directly sponsored and enabled by the GOP.  We will have our Jackass of the Week Award as well.  Come join me.  Jeanine

    This week House republicans elected a new Speaker--and he was one of the intellectual leaders of the Jan. 6th insurrection. His name is Mike Johnson and he likes to pray for people. Mike Johnson led the charge in an amicus brief demanding that the Electoral College results be tossed. He has sponsored legislation which would grant legal impunity to businesses and groups who discriminate against the LGBTQ community--on the grounds of religious 'liberty.' In short, Mike Johnson represents the rebranding of fascism--with a smiley face. This story is truly about the schism which occurs when one alleged right clashes with the rights of others.  We will also discuss briefly a republican plan to criminalize birth control. We will also have the musical stylings of Randy Rainbow, and our Jackass of the Week Award. Come join me. Jeanine

This week on PNN/EJR I will be talking about two garbage rulings coming out of what has been called–”the Trumpiest Court in America”--aka the 5th Circuit federal court. Manned by judges appointed by George W. Bush, and of course TRUMP–they have systematically attacked both free speech rights and the right to assemble–providing you are on the left–or NOT white enough. The 5th Circuit has also attacked the right to be “secure in our homes”--with the most recent ruling on police abuse during an attempted arrest. Apparently, if the police enter your home during hot pursuit of a suspect, (even though you are NOT harboring said suspect); they can get away with destroying your home and never have to pay restitution.    That is story #1.    Story #2 deals with a decision stating that protest leaders can and will be held civilly liable for violent acts committed by others–even if the perpetrators are on the other side. The implications for what should be constitutionally protected protest and other forms of peaceable dissent are grave.    We will also have some musical styling parodies from either Randy Rainbow or similar groups, and of course–our Jackass of the Week Award.    Come join me.    Jeanine  

     This show ran last week, but Blogtalkradio somehow managed to delete the audio, so I'm running it again. Needless to say, we will be looking for another platform. I apologize to our listeners. I'm not sure if this was a 'glitch' or some not so stealthy moves by Blogtalk. In any case, I will NOT be silenced.  The GOP has had a long term plot to destroy public schools. It began with the infamous Powell Memo, authored by the late Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell. Seems that the GOP and the wealthy of this nation felt that we had an excess of 'democracy' in the United States, so that same GOP asked Lewis Powell to come up with a battle plan to drain off that same democracy. The GOP has been following that plan for decades and is nearly ready to destroy our public schools with glee in their stony hearts--and all in the name of 'freedom.' The plan was cooked up by a group called Ziklag and their ersatz top schemer--Peter Bohlinger. The plan is now in the form of a court case looming towards the Supreme Court. It deals with the idea of a 'constitutional right to educational vouchers--from our collective tax dollars.' I will discuss. Our second story deals with an Idaho law that provides for a 14 YEAR PRISON TERM if anyone--including professors--fail to obey their government imposed CENSORSHIP.  I will have a new episode of My Little Margie--our favorite blonde neanderthal, and of course our 'Jackass of the Week Award.' Come join me. Jeanine

    This week on PNN, I am speaking about censorship in our K-12 schools, universities, and public libraries--all in the name of alleged 'parent rights.' The title of this week's show is "Free speech vs parent's rights--aka--democracy vs bigotry, reflects the ugly truth of the times. GOP conservatives have embraced open bigotry--now comfortable "saying the quiet part out loud." The GOP of Trump celebrates racism, misogyny, religious bigotry (including anti-semitism), homophobia, transphobia, and anti-intellectualism. They have embraced neo Nazism. They are the new Confederacy and Jan. 6th was the 21st century form of Fort Sumpter. I will talk about heroic teachers and moronic politicians. I will also speak to Trump's latest threats--including a death threat against retiring General Mark Milley--and anyone else who dared to criticize his majesty.  We will have another segment of "My Little Margie" and of course the Jackass of the Week Award.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     Shawn Fain is the present UAW president and he is directing the strike in strategic ways, but Fain wasn't always the fighter he's been characterized by the corporate press. Fain is, in my opinion, fighting because former UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman is nipping at his heels. Practically every strategic move Fain is now employing came from Will Lehman's playbook. Today we welcome Will Lehman to PNN/EJR. We will discuss the details of this labor fight that haven't been mentioned in the mainstream press. This is a special program.   

     Vivek Ramaswamy is the current GOP flavor of the month. Complete with both prep school and Ivy League credentials, he attempts to position himself as the anti-elitist. Some media outlets have called him 'Trump-lite' while others claim he has the Obama charm while pushing the fascist MAGA agenda. So, who is Vivek? How did he make his fortune? Is he a wunderkind or the academia version of the ultimate smarmy 'used car salesman'? We will discuss the deep dive research found on dear little Vivek, the millenial con artist.  Our second story was recorded once before a few weeks ago, but it 'mysteriously' disappeared. This story deals with the REQUIREMENTS of the 14th Amendment, specifically the part that demands a politician, even a president, be permanently disqualified from ever holding office if they participate or incite an insurrection against the nation. Trump clearly incited the Jan. 6th insurrection and now evidence has surfaced that he was involved in the planning. I will also discuss the legal doctrine of 'willful ignorance.' We will also have another installment of My Little Margie and our illustrious 'Jackass of the Week Award.' Come join me. Jeanine

     The Marion County Record newspaper was raided by police a week ago by local police. There was no apparent legitimate reason for the raid, but a judge signed off on it anyway. Since the raid, major and small press outlets have cried foul, yet the damage is already done. This raid is merely the latest attack on a free press in the USA. Whether it's the bogus charges against Julian Assange or this latest raid, press freedom is moving closer to DOA status. I will discuss this growing threat.  And we will enjoy the erudite stylings of a new musical parody group, Founders Sing.  Come join me. Jeanine

The Biden EPA has recently approved a Chevron produced fuel ingredient that carries such a high cancer risk that it could cause cancer in anyone exposed--over a lifetime. This was reported by Propublica as part of their "Poison in the Air" series. Meanwhile, the corporate media focused on the 'horse race' between Trump and Biden--or on Hunter Biden's magical penis. The obvious disservice to the public is vile. This fuel ingredient is being touted by Chevron as a 'biofuel', yet it's made from PLASTICS. What the average person fails to understand is that 'plastics' are made from--guess what--FOSSIL FUEL. Still the EPA has approved this dangerous ingredient.  I will also present the "Jackass of the Week" award, and we will enjoy the stylings of Randy Rainbow.  Come join me.  Jeanine

     While mainstream media bemoans the hottest July on record, they fail to call out the cause--namely fossil fuel. Instead the corporate stenographers mention the possibility of environmental collapse, but the story is wedged between the Biden-Trump horserace and drag shows. Young people like Greta Thunberg are hitting the streets again to demand accountability and rapid change. They are arrested for their efforts. Meanwhile, political whores like Joe Manchin are racking up the bribes..."political contributions," as they push for more fossil fuel excavation. I will discuss this emerging story.  Our second story deals with the systemic government censorship of our teachers. Both K-12 teachers and university instructors are facing dismissal, lawsuits, and losing their licenses over what IS constitutionally protected free speech. I will discuss how this story coordinates with the climate emergency story Apparently, the GOP wants to crack the whip over anyone daring to openly and vigrously discuss "divisive concepts."   

This week on PNN, I will discuss the systemic child abuse and child reckless endangerment on the Texas border along the Rio Grande River, sponsored by Governor Greg Abbott. Governor Abbott ordered DPS (Texas Department of Public Safety) officers to push the small children and babies of migrants back into the treacherous waters of the Rio Grande River. He has also ordered troopers to deny small children any water in 100+ degree temperatures. Besides being an obvious and egregious human rights violation, Governor Abbott's orders could be interpreted as child abuse and reckless child endangerment. In spite of this obvious abuse, social workers in Texas--do NOTHING. No adult should be granted the right to abuse any child, and that includes governors and presidents. This rapidly evolving story is our first segment. Our second segment deals with the revocation of laws forbidding abusive and dangerous child labor. The GOP of Trump has rushed to embrace child labor with no limitations. It is ironic that the GOP claims to be the "pro-life" party, while pushing such evil and inhumane policies. I will discuss.  My Little Margie is BAACK! What will our little blonde neandethal do next?!  And of course we have the 'Jackass of the Week Award,' along with the erudite stylings of Randy Rainbow. Come join me. Jeanine

This week on EJR, I will discuss the latest updates on the WestLake Landfill/Coldwater Creek disaster in St. Louis, Mo. Multiple communities have been poisoned by nuclear waste that was illegally dumped by the US government and their corporate partners. To add further insult to injury, St. Louisans were kept in the dark regarding the nuclear threat in THEIR OWN BACKYARDS. It took the action of a local group of moms to force the truth. Just Moms has done the work neither political party was willing to consider. This is our first story.  The second story is about the growth of ultra-MAGA extremists running for office. This time, the lead bigot is Anthony Sabatini who is running for the US Congress. Sabatini has gone on record via twitter clearly stating that he intends to DESTROY the political 'Left." This threat can only be viewed for what it is--criminal incitement to lead a genocide sometime in the future. I will discuss.  We will also have a segment of "My Little Margie" and the Jackass of the Week Award. We will also enjoy the erudite stylings of Randy Rainbow. Come join me.  Jeanine

Alabama governor Kay Ivey fired a top education official over a teacher training manual that mentioned 'white privilege', and 'systemic/structural racism.' This wasn't part of a curriculum taught to children, but a training manual for teachers. This illegitimate firing is merely the latest salvo in an organized attack on democracy itself coming from the GOP. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is one of several state level attorney generals threatening to sue Target Stores over their 'Pride' merchandise. The fact that this tactic is an egregious abuse of power doesn't bother Mr. Bailey. He lives for White Christian nationalistic fascism. Citizens peacably protesting questionable projects using public money such as Atlanta's Cop City are being arrested, and some murdered. The corporate media are normalizing hate speech coming from groups like Moms4Liberty, while those on the left are being violently arrested or otherwise threatened and abused, for daring to use their 1st Amendment free speech, free press rights. Publicly elected representatives are being expelled from office by their GOP opposition for daring to speak the truth and question the MAGA agenda. While DeSantis and Trump claim this is a 'War on Woke'; it is actually a war on the 1st Amendment. Today I will discuss the attacks on the 1st Amendment sponsored by the GOP.  Rick Spisak will also cover this growing fascist danger, but through the lens of official enablers in the FBI, the corporate media and the Supreme Court in a killer interview with Professor Wendy Lynn Lee. How is it that the FBI and other law enforcement agencies 'missed' the obvious insurrection being planned in PLAIN SIGHT? How did the Supreme Court enable this insurrection?  We will also have our new feature, "My Little Margie."  Come join me.  Jeanine