Unanimous Dissent

Members of Congress are declaring there is a “Constitutional Crisis” in the wake of Trump’s Executive Order banning Syrian refugees and travelers from six majority-Muslim nations in the world. We breakdown the chaos of the weekend. And, it’s not just protests at airports around the country that are capturing the unrest toward President Trump’s executive order. So, too, are dissent memos coming out of the State Department. Trump’s own administration is already turning on him. That story coming up later. Also, we’re going to get Donald Trump’s first Supreme Court nomination soon….and that could be paired with some uncharacteristic courage from Democrats. Some Senate Dems are already threatening to give Trump’s pick the Merrick Garland treatment. We’ll tell you who, later in the show.

Members of Congress are declaring there is a “Constitutional Crisis” in the wake of Trump’s Executive Order banning Syrian refugees and travelers from six majority-Muslim nations in the world. We breakdown the chaos of the weekend. And, it’s not just protests at airports around the country that are capturing the unrest toward President Trump’s executive order. So, too, are dissent memos coming out of the State Department. Trump’s own administration is already turning on him. That story coming up later. Also, we’re going to get Donald Trump’s first Supreme Court nomination soon….and that could be paired with some uncharacteristic courage from Democrats. Some Senate Dems are already threatening to give Trump’s pick the Merrick Garland treatment. We’ll tell you who, later in the show.

With the Trump presidency comes several power struggles. The White House versus the intelligence agencies. The intelligence agencies versus themselves. And the White House versus themselves. We chat with Alternet’s Washington Correspondent, and author, Jefferson Morley about it all.Plus, the first full week of the Trump Presidency means we have a full Garbage Can line-up today. From high ranking officials to an angry traveller, we run-down the worst of the worst in humanity this week. Stick around until the very end because you won’t want to miss who goes in…..the Garbage Can.

With the Trump presidency comes several power struggles. The White House versus the intelligence agencies. The intelligence agencies versus themselves. And the White House versus themselves. We chat with Alternet’s Washington Correspondent, and author, Jefferson Morley about it all.Plus, the first full week of the Trump Presidency means we have a full Garbage Can line-up today. From high ranking officials to an angry traveller, we run-down the worst of the worst in humanity this week. Stick around until the very end because you won’t want to miss who goes in…..the Garbage Can.

Mystery solved! We know where Trump got the idea of millions voting illegally in the last election. It was from a German golfer. No joke.Also there’s a very real assault on the Freedom of the Press underway during these early days of the Trump administration: the jailing of journalists. Oddly though, mainstream news media outlets are hesitant to even cover the story. We talk with media writer Adam Johnson about it later in the show. And, the Labor Department released data today, which gives us a better picture of the Obama administration legacy; specifically, why it lead to President Donald Trump. We’ll explain later, in a People’s Bulletin.

Mystery solved! We know where Trump got the idea of millions voting illegally in the last election. It was from a German golfer. No joke.Also there’s a very real assault on the Freedom of the Press underway during these early days of the Trump administration: the jailing of journalists. Oddly though, mainstream news media outlets are hesitant to even cover the story. We talk with media writer Adam Johnson about it later in the show. And, the Labor Department released data today, which gives us a better picture of the Obama administration legacy; specifically, why it lead to President Donald Trump. We’ll explain later, in a People’s Bulletin.

Trump’s cabinet nominees are sailing through the Senate, and you can thank Democrats for it. Can the Democratic Party really lead the resistance to Trump when it approves all of his nominees.Coming up, DC is still recovering from inauguration, Disrupt J20 and the Women’s March. We sift through the wreckage with our favorite local reporter. DCist’s Rachel Kurzius stops in, to chat about the inaugural clean-up.And with the stroke of his pen, President Donald Trump gave a big F-you to tens of thousands of environmentalists that worked to defeat pipeline projects like Keystone XL and DAPL. We’ll break down the latest executive orders that could leave the planet even more vulnerable to climate change

Trump’s cabinet nominees are sailing through the Senate, and you can thank Democrats for it. Can the Democratic Party really lead the resistance to Trump when it approves all of his nominees.Coming up, DC is still recovering from inauguration, Disrupt J20 and the Women’s March. We sift through the wreckage with our favorite local reporter. DCist’s Rachel Kurzius stops in, to chat about the inaugural clean-up.And with the stroke of his pen, President Donald Trump gave a big F-you to tens of thousands of environmentalists that worked to defeat pipeline projects like Keystone XL and DAPL. We’ll break down the latest executive orders that could leave the planet even more vulnerable to climate change

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had press briefing number two on Monday. It was his first time facing the press since Saturday when he uttered five lies in five minutes about Trump’s inauguration attendance. Trumponomics are shaping up, as the President discussed his plans for the US economy, this morning, before a meeting with a dozen CEOs. We’ll let you know what Trump said, and what the reaction was, later in the show.Also, Trump had to have known this was coming. He’s been in office just a few days and he’s already facing a lawsuit alleging he’s in violation of the US Constitution. It’s that pesky emoluments clause. We’ll discuss the lawsuit and the possible release of Trump’s tax returns later.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had press briefing number two on Monday. It was his first time facing the press since Saturday when he uttered five lies in five minutes about Trump’s inauguration attendance. Trumponomics are shaping up, as the President discussed his plans for the US economy, this morning, before a meeting with a dozen CEOs. We’ll let you know what Trump said, and what the reaction was, later in the show.Also, Trump had to have known this was coming. He’s been in office just a few days and he’s already facing a lawsuit alleging he’s in violation of the US Constitution. It’s that pesky emoluments clause. We’ll discuss the lawsuit and the possible release of Trump’s tax returns later.

Coming up, dissent and pepper gas clogged the streets and air of DC, today. We couldn’t leave the content factory, but we chat to two people who were there. The Street Fight Radio Boys….Brett Pain and Bryan Quinby….join us.Also, just because it’s inauguration day doesn’t mean we’re not taking out the trash. Our Garbage Can will be in studio. Our Garbage Candidates will be named...and one of them will get tossed in. Stick around until the end of the show to find out who.

Coming up, dissent and pepper gas clogged the streets and air of DC, today. We couldn’t leave the content factory, but we chat to two people who were there. The Street Fight Radio Boys….Brett Pain and Bryan Quinby….join us.Also, just because it’s inauguration day doesn’t mean we’re not taking out the trash. Our Garbage Can will be in studio. Our Garbage Candidates will be named...and one of them will get tossed in. Stick around until the end of the show to find out who.

A new report outlines massive cuts to the federal government, including critical programs run out of the Departments of Justice and State. Even the National Endowment of the Arts might get the axe. Also, Rick Perry said he regrets calling for the elimination of the Energy Department, which he will soon be heading up. Muh-NUTCH-en? Munchkin? M’nuchhhin. Well, his confirmation hearing was today and we can confirm it's Steve Mnuchin (hard “CH). That’s how it’s pronounced. Anyway, Trump’s pick to be next Treasury Secretary had anything but a smooth hearing. We fill you in on the drama, which included one senator offering another some benzos. Bring enough for the whole class, Sen. Roberts?Also, keeping up with our show’s theme of dissent---we break down another inauguration event planned for Friday for those who want to protest Donald Trump by occupying Washington, DC. Activist and Miss New Jersey, Sameera Khan joins us on the show later to talk about it.

A new report outlines massive cuts to the federal government, including critical programs run out of the Departments of Justice and State. Even the National Endowment of the Arts might get the axe. Also, Rick Perry said he regrets calling for the elimination of the Energy Department, which he will soon be heading up. Muh-NUTCH-en? Munchkin? M’nuchhhin. Well, his confirmation hearing was today and we can confirm it's Steve Mnuchin (hard “CH). That’s how it’s pronounced. Anyway, Trump’s pick to be next Treasury Secretary had anything but a smooth hearing. We fill you in on the drama, which included one senator offering another some benzos. Bring enough for the whole class, Sen. Roberts?Also, keeping up with our show’s theme of dissent---we break down another inauguration event planned for Friday for those who want to protest Donald Trump by occupying Washington, DC. Activist and Miss New Jersey, Sameera Khan joins us on the show later to talk about it.

As Trump’s nominees get grilled on Capitol Hill, President Obama speaks to the press once last time, and lays out scenarios in which he might get back involved in politics. Coming up…Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, if confirmed, will be overseeing a department that the oil conglomerate he used to run has relied on to advance its business interests. Oil and water might be kept separate, but oil and diplomacy are certainly not. The Intercept’s Lee Fang joins us to discuss the issue. Also, we talk with Abe Marquez, one of the organizers behind a massive rally set to take place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day to protest the incoming administration. All the details of that coming up for those who want to actually resist instead of just adding the word “resist” to the Twitter pics...We see you, Neera.

As Trump’s nominees get grilled on Capitol Hill, President Obama speaks to the press once last time, and lays out scenarios in which he might get back involved in politics. Coming up…Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, if confirmed, will be overseeing a department that the oil conglomerate he used to run has relied on to advance its business interests. Oil and water might be kept separate, but oil and diplomacy are certainly not. The Intercept’s Lee Fang joins us to discuss the issue. Also, we talk with Abe Marquez, one of the organizers behind a massive rally set to take place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day to protest the incoming administration. All the details of that coming up for those who want to actually resist instead of just adding the word “resist” to the Twitter pics...We see you, Neera.

Some late breaking news regarding Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. President Obama has decided to commute her sentence. Also, Inauguration woes continue for the President-elect, as Trump can’t even get cover bands to perform at the ceremony. But the bigger headache for the Donald? His ongoing dust-up with ethics watchdogs. And writer Eoin Higgins joins us later to talk about a cornucopia of stories that surround the President-Elect: from how he and Republicans will go about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act to how mainstream news agencies are preparing to cover the Trump era. And if you’re still not sold in this upcoming interview, then...ok, fine...we’re going to talk about the Golden Showers memo, too.

Some late breaking news regarding Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. President Obama has decided to commute her sentence. Also, Inauguration woes continue for the President-elect, as Trump can’t even get cover bands to perform at the ceremony. But the bigger headache for the Donald? His ongoing dust-up with ethics watchdogs. And writer Eoin Higgins joins us later to talk about a cornucopia of stories that surround the President-Elect: from how he and Republicans will go about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act to how mainstream news agencies are preparing to cover the Trump era. And if you’re still not sold in this upcoming interview, then...ok, fine...we’re going to talk about the Golden Showers memo, too.

The Chicago Police Department becomes the latest police force reviewed by the Department of Justice. We’ll go over some of the disturbing findings in the report. You might feel like you’re in the grips of a cartel, every time you take an airplane. And with good cause--80 percent of the airline industry is controlled by four companies. But President Obama’s Justice Department concluded otherwise, we’ll explain, in just a bit, in our people’s Bulletin.Plus, we’re gonna chat with Ryan Cooper from The Week, about President Obama’s legacy, and on a completely unrelated note, we’ll throw someone in the garbage can...since it’s Friday and all.

The Chicago Police Department becomes the latest police force reviewed by the Department of Justice. We’ll go over some of the disturbing findings in the report. You might feel like you’re in the grips of a cartel, every time you take an airplane. And with good cause--80 percent of the airline industry is controlled by four companies. But President Obama’s Justice Department concluded otherwise, we’ll explain, in just a bit, in our people’s Bulletin.Plus, we’re gonna chat with Ryan Cooper from The Week, about President Obama’s legacy, and on a completely unrelated note, we’ll throw someone in the garbage can...since it’s Friday and all.

Thirteen Democrats helped kill a measure in the Senate that could have led to cheaper prescription drugs for Americans. We single them out, particularly one Senator who’s positioning himself for a 2020 presidential run.Meltdowns, these days, tend to be of the social media variety. But if there is another major nuclear disaster with fallout spread around the world, like there was after the Fukushima catastrophe, will the EPA ensure that your drinking water is safe? Truthout’s Mike Ludwig just wrote about the issue. He joins us to discuss his story. Also, the man tapped by Donald Trump to be the next Director of the CIA, Congressman Mike Pompeo, had his confirmation hearing today. And he was asked about a creepy op-ed he wrote a year ago calling for a massive new surveillance program. He still stands by it. We explain in a Classified Session.

Thirteen Democrats helped kill a measure in the Senate that could have led to cheaper prescription drugs for Americans. We single them out, particularly one Senator who’s positioning himself for a 2020 presidential run.Meltdowns, these days, tend to be of the social media variety. But if there is another major nuclear disaster with fallout spread around the world, like there was after the Fukushima catastrophe, will the EPA ensure that your drinking water is safe? Truthout’s Mike Ludwig just wrote about the issue. He joins us to discuss his story. Also, the man tapped by Donald Trump to be the next Director of the CIA, Congressman Mike Pompeo, had his confirmation hearing today. And he was asked about a creepy op-ed he wrote a year ago calling for a massive new surveillance program. He still stands by it. We explain in a Classified Session.

We break down the Trump press conference, which, like everything else we’ve seen the last 18 months, was bizarre. It was supposed to be about conflicts of interests, but ended up being dominated by the infamous “Golden Showers” memo. Also, some additional insight into how the Trump administration might shape up. Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson appeared earlier today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing. But confirmation is far from assured. We explain later.And, one of the members of the dirtbag left is on the show to talk about failson’ing. Matt Christman from the hit podcast Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the appointment of Jared Kushner to a job in the White House.

We break down the Trump press conference, which, like everything else we’ve seen the last 18 months, was bizarre. It was supposed to be about conflicts of interests, but ended up being dominated by the infamous “Golden Showers” memo. Also, some additional insight into how the Trump administration might shape up. Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson appeared earlier today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing. But confirmation is far from assured. We explain later.And, one of the members of the dirtbag left is on the show to talk about failson’ing. Matt Christman from the hit podcast Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the appointment of Jared Kushner to a job in the White House.

Senators were in agreement Tuesday that the intelligence report alleging Russian interference in last November’s election was spot-on. So then why were so many lawmakers reading stats from it that were factually inaccurate?Also, a surprising twist during the Jeff Sessions Attorney General Nomination hearing. Trump’s pick to serve as top US prosecutor says he’ll consider re-establishing an anti-obscenity Division.And, we’ve got our ol’ friend Rachel Kurzius, the associate editor at the DCist, on the show to talk about inauguration festivities and protests. You might hate Trump, but you might also score free weed by attending the inauguration, so stay tuned to hear all about that.

Senators were in agreement Tuesday that the intelligence report alleging Russian interference in last November’s election was spot-on. So then why were so many lawmakers reading stats from it that were factually inaccurate?Also, a surprising twist during the Jeff Sessions Attorney General Nomination hearing. Trump’s pick to serve as top US prosecutor says he’ll consider re-establishing an anti-obscenity Division.And, we’ve got our ol’ friend Rachel Kurzius, the associate editor at the DCist, on the show to talk about inauguration festivities and protests. You might hate Trump, but you might also score free weed by attending the inauguration, so stay tuned to hear all about that.

Last week’s ODNI release described critical reporting as a form of election interference. That’s just one of many bone-headed calculations by the intelligence community.No time to breathe after the holidays. The Trump cabinet is being rammed through the Senate this week; possibly illegally. Also, free money for just being alive? That’s the way it should be! We talk to writer and welfare researcher Matt Bruenig later in the show about a little proposal called Universal Basic Income. It might sound radical now, but it could be the only way to defend against total social upheaval in our robot-dominated future. And finally, looks like millennials might soon be more capable of bonding with their Baby Boomer Parents. For we, too, look to be on the verge of fearing nuclear annihilation. Just kidding. Or are we? Check out the latest Classified Session to find out.

Last week’s ODNI release described critical reporting as a form of election interference. That’s just one of many bone-headed calculations by the intelligence community.No time to breathe after the holidays. The Trump cabinet is being rammed through the Senate this week; possibly illegally. Also, free money for just being alive? That’s the way it should be! We talk to writer and welfare researcher Matt Bruenig later in the show about a little proposal called Universal Basic Income. It might sound radical now, but it could be the only way to defend against total social upheaval in our robot-dominated future. And finally, looks like millennials might soon be more capable of bonding with their Baby Boomer Parents. For we, too, look to be on the verge of fearing nuclear annihilation. Just kidding. Or are we? Check out the latest Classified Session to find out.

The new intelligence report on alleged Russian interference strangely focuses on old television programming instead of hacking. Also, Jennifer Briney, the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, is on to talk about the first week of the 115th Congress, including some rather eyebrow-raising rules House Republicans approved of.And, it’s Friday which means it’s time to toss one particular bad-taker into the garbage can. Find out who it is at the end of the show.

The new intelligence report on alleged Russian interference strangely focuses on old television programming instead of hacking. Also, Jennifer Briney, the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, is on to talk about the first week of the 115th Congress, including some rather eyebrow-raising rules House Republicans approved of.And, it’s Friday which means it’s time to toss one particular bad-taker into the garbage can. Find out who it is at the end of the show.

Spy chiefs descended on Capitol Hill for a hearing on alleged Russian interference in last November’s election. But they were short on specifics as they await the release of a final report on the matter next week. One of the most predatory industries out there, the credit reporting agencies, just got slapped with a major fine from the federal government. We’ll go over some changes that could be coming to the industry as a result of their years of abuse.Also, it was only a matter of time, but an over-sized depiction of a Donald Trump tweet has made it to the Senate floor. I’ll explain who's responsible for it, and why it was absolutely necessary.And, if Donald Trump is actually planning to purge civil servants when he comes into office, then House Republicans just made his job a lot easier. I’ll break down some new rules that were quietly passed that could spell doom for some government workers.

Spy chiefs descended on Capitol Hill for a hearing on alleged Russian interference in last November’s election. But they were short on specifics as they await the release of a final report on the matter next week. One of the most predatory industries out there, the credit reporting agencies, just got slapped with a major fine from the federal government. We’ll go over some changes that could be coming to the industry as a result of their years of abuse.Also, it was only a matter of time, but an over-sized depiction of a Donald Trump tweet has made it to the Senate floor. I’ll explain who's responsible for it, and why it was absolutely necessary.And, if Donald Trump is actually planning to purge civil servants when he comes into office, then House Republicans just made his job a lot easier. I’ll break down some new rules that were quietly passed that could spell doom for some government workers.

For the second day in a row to start the 115th Congress, House Republicans completely embarrass themselves. They’ve had seven years to prepare for this moment, so why don’t they have any specific on how they intend to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. And, researcher and policy analyst with Demos Action Sean McElwee comes on to talk about six specific policy proposals that Democrats should focus on, and fight for over the coming years of Republican rule in this country. It’s a really informative discussion that party leadership should pay attention to (but probably won’t).

For the second day in a row to start the 115th Congress, House Republicans completely embarrass themselves. They’ve had seven years to prepare for this moment, so why don’t they have any specific on how they intend to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. And, researcher and policy analyst with Demos Action Sean McElwee comes on to talk about six specific policy proposals that Democrats should focus on, and fight for over the coming years of Republican rule in this country. It’s a really informative discussion that party leadership should pay attention to (but probably won’t).

Unified Republican Rule arrives in Washington as the new session of Congress gavels in. But things go off the rails immediately. Labor reporter Mike Elk joins is on to look back at the last eight years of the Obama presidency and what it meant for organized labor. We also talk about the fight for DNC chair between Congressman Keith Ellison, and the White House’s hand picked candidate, Labor Secretary Tom Perez.Plus, the Washington Post is guilty of spreading more fake news over the holiday. The hysteria around Russian hacking claims is leading to bad journalism and absurd beliefs among the electorate.And later, new stats from US prisons reveal some good news about the nation’s incarceration rate, so will someone please inform Donald Trump that we don’t a crime crisis in this country.

Unified Republican Rule arrives in Washington as the new session of Congress gavels in. But things go off the rails immediately. Labor reporter Mike Elk joins is on to look back at the last eight years of the Obama presidency and what it meant for organized labor. We also talk about the fight for DNC chair between Congressman Keith Ellison, and the White House’s hand picked candidate, Labor Secretary Tom Perez.Plus, the Washington Post is guilty of spreading more fake news over the holiday. The hysteria around Russian hacking claims is leading to bad journalism and absurd beliefs among the electorate.And later, new stats from US prisons reveal some good news about the nation’s incarceration rate, so will someone please inform Donald Trump that we don’t a crime crisis in this country.

Like a lot of TV and radio shows do at the end of the year, we’re gonna have a bit of a look back. Most of us can’t wait for 2016 to end—though, I do have some bad news for you, folks: by the looks of it, 2017 will be even worse than 2016.We want to spend a little more time with it...thinking about it…So for today’s show we’re gonna look back on the year, and discuss some of the most important news threads that took hold this year, but didn’t get near the attention they should have.

Like a lot of TV and radio shows do at the end of the year, we’re gonna have a bit of a look back. Most of us can’t wait for 2016 to end—though, I do have some bad news for you, folks: by the looks of it, 2017 will be even worse than 2016.We want to spend a little more time with it...thinking about it…So for today’s show we’re gonna look back on the year, and discuss some of the most important news threads that took hold this year, but didn’t get near the attention they should have.

A holiday special for you! Hope you are enjoying your gifts and/or things are just generally well. Today, on the show...we’ll be previewing the 115th Congress. Dropping names of some freshman lawmakers you might want to look out for in the new year. And quite possibly….you will see them in one of our weekly Garbage Can segments...sometime in 2017. Also, writer and journalist Eoin Higgins joins us to talk about some silver linings of the Trump presidency.

A holiday special for you! Hope you are enjoying your gifts and/or things are just generally well. Today, on the show...we’ll be previewing the 115th Congress. Dropping names of some freshman lawmakers you might want to look out for in the new year. And quite possibly….you will see them in one of our weekly Garbage Can segments...sometime in 2017. Also, writer and journalist Eoin Higgins joins us to talk about some silver linings of the Trump presidency.

Stand up comedian and co-star of Redacted Tonight, John F. O'Donnell joins the two Sams to recap the year that was, and the state of the political satire.Also, a special present for our listeners who love the Garbage Can segment.

Stand up comedian and co-star of Redacted Tonight, John F. O'Donnell joins the two Sams to recap the year that was, and the state of the political satire.Also, a special present for our listeners who love the Garbage Can segment.

CIA Director John Brennan thinks that interfering in foreign election is beneath the US. Clearly he hasn’t brushed up on his own agency’s history. Also, we talk resistance. By Any Means Necessary host Eugene Puryear is on to talk about how best to confront the incoming Trump administration through mass movements and actions in the streets.And then, we’re still 8 days from the New Year and the big Ball Drop in Times Square….but we have another momentous dropping for you to report today…..the last hot taker of the year is being dropped into the Garbage Can. That’s coming at the end of the show.

CIA Director John Brennan thinks that interfering in foreign election is beneath the US. Clearly he hasn’t brushed up on his own agency’s history. Also, we talk resistance. By Any Means Necessary host Eugene Puryear is on to talk about how best to confront the incoming Trump administration through mass movements and actions in the streets.And then, we’re still 8 days from the New Year and the big Ball Drop in Times Square….but we have another momentous dropping for you to report today…..the last hot taker of the year is being dropped into the Garbage Can. That’s coming at the end of the show.

One bombshell of a story about Goldman Sachs alleged involvement in a massive corruption scandal in Southeast Asia. Looking like Trump’s election and the cabinet he is assembling couldn’t have come at a better time for the bank.And our man on the ground in North Carolina, Paul Blest, is back on the show to talk about the dysfunction underway in the North Carolina state legislature. What are state Republicans up to this week to destroy democracy. That story coming up.Plus...nevermind the discourse over Trump’s campaign promises: we already have a Muslim Registry. Although it’s dormant. And, actually, it will soon be scrapped. Some good news about NSEERS to report later….in a Classified Session.

One bombshell of a story about Goldman Sachs alleged involvement in a massive corruption scandal in Southeast Asia. Looking like Trump’s election and the cabinet he is assembling couldn’t have come at a better time for the bank.And our man on the ground in North Carolina, Paul Blest, is back on the show to talk about the dysfunction underway in the North Carolina state legislature. What are state Republicans up to this week to destroy democracy. That story coming up.Plus...nevermind the discourse over Trump’s campaign promises: we already have a Muslim Registry. Although it’s dormant. And, actually, it will soon be scrapped. Some good news about NSEERS to report later….in a Classified Session.

A new report from the US House of Representatives says strong encryption is vital to national security. Take that, FBI Director James Comey!Also, we might have to stop making the Drain the Swamp, folks, and it’s not because President-elect Trump has suddenly decided that Goldman Sachs is actually bad. We’ll explain later.And reporter and writer Eoin Higgins is on to talk about the Clinton campaign’s digital security...or lack thereof. If you thought it was easy for hackers to gain access into the DNC or John Podesta’s emails, it would have been even easier for them to break into the campaign’s most coveted data. That story coming up.Also, we noted yesterday how the student debt crisis is increasingly hurting the most vulnerable….today we chat about how the education pipeline is being squeezed on the other end. That is coming up in the latest edition of the People’s Bulletin.