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Ralph welcomes political consultant and pollster, Celinda Lake, to outline a ten-point Progressive Contract for America that she and Ralph believe – if adopted by Democratic candidates— will ensure they landslide the Republicans in the midterms. Then, Ben Cohen stops by to fill us in on his “Free Ben & Jerry!” campaign to take back the brand from the conglomerate that no longer retains the social justice values of their original company. Plus, Marine Corp veteran, Matthew Hoh, tells us about the provocative speech he made on Veterans Day entitled “Armistice Day and the Empire.”Celinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners. She and her firm are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment and education, and have worked for a number of institutions including the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governor's Association, AFL-CIO, SEIU, CWA, Sierra Club, NARAL, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, VoteVets Action Fund, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Her international work has included work in Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus Ukraine, South Africa, and Central America.I think [a Compact for America] is a really, really, really important idea, and it's absolutely essential to winning…And it should include concrete economic proposals. And it is noticeable that the two people who won governorships in 2025—Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill—both had contracts with their voters.Celinda LakeDemocrats need to lay out ten concrete proposals and run on them. We have the critique of what's going on. We understand what's happening in real people's lives. The third leg of the stool is offering our alternative—and a concrete alternative that people can pass on to their friends and family, that people can hold us accountable for. And the last of the ten proposals in the contract needs to be something about campaign finance reform. We have to get corporate money out of politics, or our system will continue to be rigged against us and rotting from the middle.Celinda LakeBen Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting.What's happened is that the company recently got owned by the Magnum Corporation, and the Magnum Corporation has disbanded that independent board of directors. I mean, it's kind of a crazy, stupid move because it's under that independent board (which has legal authority over the social mission and the quality of the product and the use of the trademark) it's under that independent board that the company has grown and done so well. But they've gotten rid of the independent board.Ben CohenWhen Ben & Jerry's was in the midst of trying to fend off this acquisition, there were some new laws that were passed in Vermont that allowed a consideration of the benefit of the community with regard to a potential sale. And after the sale happened, B Corporation started. And I've talked with the founder of B Corp, and he was saying that one of the inspirations for starting B Corporations was what happened to Ben & Jerry's. So B Corporations are a different legal structure for corporations which requires them to take into account the social benefit to the community and legally makes it easier to resist these efforts to have the company taken over.Ben CohenMatthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War State Department Officer. In 2009, after being appointed to the Foreign Service, Hoh resigned his post in Afghanistan over the Obama administration's escalation of the Afghan War. He is now an analyst and commentator on foreign and military policy issues as a senior fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network. He serves on the advisory boards of many peace organizations, including Veterans for Peace and World Beyond War, and is an associate member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.The United States recognized Armistice Day as a holiday until after the Second World War. And then in the height of the Cold War in the early 1950s, this idea of a holiday dedicated to peace, a holiday dedicated to the abrogation of warfare, a holiday that exposed just how false the motives for war are—oh that was incredibly troublesome. That was very problematic for the American empire (again, at the height of the Cold War). So there was this campaign to rename Armistice Day to Veterans Day. And this way, it became not a remembrance of the horrors of war, of what war entailed, of who profited from war. But rather a celebration of American veterans, that they have won freedoms, they have protected us from overseas enemies—and utilizing veterans, then, as a tool to crush dissent, to silence opposition.Matthew HohClick here to sign up to get a copy of Matthew Hoh's "Armistice Day and the Empire”News 6/19/26* Our top stories this week are about major local progressive victories. Here in Washington, DC Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George – endorsed by a broad coalition of groups including the Metro DC DSA, the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club and many more – has triumphed in the Mayoral primary. Lewis George trounced her centrist opponent, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, who was backed both by major local corporate interests, such as the realtor lobby and even the Washington Parking Association, but also Democratic Party power brokers, including two former DNC Chairs. Lewis George, hailed as DC's answer to Zohran Mamdani, won over 50% of the vote in the first round, meaning that while this is DC's first mayoral election under ranked-choice voting, this race will not trigger this mechanism. McDuffie, for his part, won around 36% of the vote, coming ahead of Lewis George only in Ward 3, the wealthiest in the District. While votes remain to be counted, McDuffie has conceded.* Another DSA-backed candidate is poised to win a seat on the DC council. In Ward 1, Aparna Raj appears to have come up just short of 50% but while this means the race will go to a second round of ranked-choice reallocation, given that Raj is more than 25 points ahead of her nearest opponent, her victory is all but guaranteed. This is based upon data from the DC Board of Elections. Raj's impending victory, paired with that of Janeese Lewis George and others like Oye Owolewa demonstrates that the DC DSA is an electoral force to be reckoned with.* In more progressive electoral news, Semafor reports Bernie Sanders has endorsed former Congresswoman Cori Bush in her “comeback” bid for her old seat. Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, was a member of the “Squad” in the House before she was defeated by a primary challenge from the right, backed in large part by AIPAC money. With the Republican redistricting in her home state of Missouri, this seat is now the sole remaining safe Democratic seat in the Show-Me State. In a statement, Bush said she was “honored to be endorsed” by Sanders, whom she called a “true leader in our movement to guarantee healthcare, housing, and childcare for all.”* Another much-publicized Bernie endorsement was announced this week: that of Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson. Pearson was originally running as a primary challenger against longtime incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, but since the state Republicans redrew the districts Cohen has decided to retire, leaving the Democratic nomination to Pearson for the taking. While this district has been drawn in such a way to make it difficult for a Democrat to win, Pearson argues that “You've got a number of disaffected Republican voters, you've got a number of distraught MAGA voters, and you've got fired-up Democrats, which is a perfect recipe for success for us…Because our tent is big enough for everybody who is feeling that this status quo was rigged and broken against working-class folk, and want to see a future that is more just,” per the Intercept.* Elsewhere in the South, the race in Florida's 20th congressional district is descending into chaos. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the powerful centrist Democratic congresswoman who was drawn out of her traditional seat by the recent Republican-led redistricting is now officially running in this district, a move that “disappointed” Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried, according to the Miami Herald. Fried further stated that Wasserman Schultz “[refused] to engage in meaningful dialogue about her decision.” Elijah Manley, the progressive candidate in this race, had harsher words for DWS. In a quote reported by Florida Politics, Manley stated “I'm not surprised that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is carpetbagging to FL-20, a black opportunity district, abandoning her own district and constituents…She is no different than the Republicans that are eviscerating black representation across the South. She is everything that's wrong with the broken unpopular Democratic establishment…I look forward to retiring her from public office permanently.”* Facing down the barrel of this decision, several of the Black candidates running in the 20th convened to discuss a plan to consolidate in order to ensure the district would continue to be represented by a Black member of Congress, as it has been for the past 34 years. However, CBS reports that plan has “fallen apart” as the filing deadline passed with none of the major Black candidates bowing out. This report includes statements from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who, the piece notes, resigned from this very seat in disgrace earlier this year amid a congressional ethics investigation, saying she is “excited to campaign in the district I have represented for the last 5 years.” Dale Holness, the former Mayor of Broward County, said, “It has to be about policies that produce prosperity for the people.” Elijah Manley, said “I think it's going to come down to who works the hardest, and I think I'm going to work the hardest.” To this end, Manley has recently racked up major progressive endorsements in Florida, including Armando Grundy-Gomes, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, through President Matthew Grocholske, and Black Voters Matter lead Florida organizer Jamil Davis. According to the most recent polling, Manley lags behind Wasserman Schultz 21% to 39% in initial ballot testing, but blitzes into the lead 36% to 27% after voters receive candidate biographical information, per Florida Politics.* Another major political story from Florida is the comeback bid of former Congressman Alan Grayson. Grayson, who won a House seat in 2008, lost it in the Tea Party wave of 2010, won another seat, ran unsuccessfully for Senate, and then sought a comeback in 2018 is running in Florida's 7th congressional district, AOL reports. Grayson, known during his time in Congress for his “combative style and frequent clashes with Republicans,” is seeking to unseat scandal-plagued incumbent Republican Congressman Cory Mills. As this piece notes, Mills has “faced allegations ranging from sextortion claims made by a former girlfriend to accusations that he embellished aspects of his military record,” as well as what appears to be clear instances of corruption, such as driving government contracts to entities he owned. However, before these two have any chance of facing off against one another, both will have to get through his own party's primary.* Looking to Latin America, the outgoing President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, has published a fascinating op-ed in the Washington Post. In this piece, President Petro emphasizes how his government – considered one of the most opposed to American intervention in the region – has cooperated with the United States on shared objectives including stopping the “deadly flow of drug trafficking and transnational criminal violence.” Throughout the op-ed, Petro goes to great lengths to talk up Trump and how they have collaborated on mutual goals, even ending the piece by writing that “with continued U.S.-Colombia partnership, we can truly make the Americas great again.” This apparent about face from Petro, culminating in an obsequious appeal to Trump's favor, has led many to speculate about Petro's motivations here, including fear for his own safety, possible persecution within the American legal system or intervention in Colombia if his designated successor Ivan Cepeda ultimately wins the Colombian runoff presidential election this month. Whether or not this stratagem will work remains to be seen, but with Trump, flattery can get you everywhere.* In neighboring Peru, votes continue to be counted in the razor's edge race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The votes for the election, held on June 7th, are almost completely counted now – the tally stands at 99.38% – and at the moment Fujimori leads by around 39,000 votes. However, around 140,000 votes have been formally challenged, with 60% of those coming from Fujimori strongholds like Lima as well as Peruvians abroad. This from Reuters. Peru's political system has been wracked by instability, with the country going through nine presidents in the last ten years. Another painstakingly close election is unlikely to restore stability no matter who comes out on top.* Finally, we turn to the Middle East, where it seems the numerous parties involved in the latest round of peace talks may have finally reached a deal. According to Al Jazeera, in addition to the US-Iran agreement, rooted in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which includes financial concessions to the Islamic Republic, Israel and Hezbollah are pursuing a ceasefire in Lebanon. However, Israel's notoriously loose interpretation of ceasefire agreements jeopardizes both this deal and MOU. Journalist and expert Rania Khalek states simply that “From Iran's perspective, continued Israeli strikes would be a violation of that understanding.” Vice President JD Vance, who has been intimately involved in these negotiations, expressed a sharp warning to Israel not to jeopardize the deal and risk alienating Trump, their “only ally” left. Trump for his part is already hedging, saying “If it works out, I'm going to take the credit…If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD,” per CNN. A report in the Hill indicates that Republican Senators would largely oppose the deal if it were submitted for their approval, but given the increasing concentration of foreign policy powers in the executive branch, it is unlikely the Senate will even be consulted.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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Three days, 11 votes, and still no Speaker. Is there a path forward for House Republicans without Kevin McCarthy? Who in that party comes close to hitting the magic number of 218 votes? Congressman Alan Grayson represented Florida's eighth and ninth congressional districts. He explains all the options on the table. Guests With Time Codes 00:00  Congressman Alan Grayson 38:18 Dr. Philip Herschenfeld, Freudian Psychoanalyst, and Comedian Ethan Herschenfeld on what would compel Kevin McCarthy to debase himself publicly for a job that will only bring him further humiliation. 1:08:36 Emil Guillermo, host of the PETA Podcast and columnist for the Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund, on Barbara Walters, Kevin McCarthy and Purdue University's racist leader. 1:36:47 The Rev. Barry W. Lynn on Kevin McCarthy and what movies you should be watching. 2:15:17 The Professors And Mary Anne: Professors Adnan Husain, Ann Li, Jonathan Bick and Mary Anne Cummings discuss   Bills Safety Damar Hamlin; Putin's Christmas truce; What McCarthy is willing to offer for the job of Speaker; and Russians try to broker a peace deal in Syria.     

00:00 What is fascism? PhD student Matthew Ghobrial Cockerill joins intoxicated, https://twitter.com/GhobrialMatthew 01:00 Fascism: The Career Of A Concept, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=129495 02:45 Are Republicans fascist? 06:00 Is Richard Spencer fascist? 10:00 Are lockdowns fascist? 11:00 Is socialized medicine fascist? 11:30 Italian fascism & Nazism 17:30 Are your children fascists? 19:00 Warning signs your kids might be Nazis 21:00 Is Richard Spencer a neo-nazi? 23:00 There are no nazis today, only larpers 23:30 Fascism & violence 24:15 Warning signs your kids might be groypers, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groypers 26:00 National Justice Party, https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/national-justice-party 42:30 Antifascism: The Course of a Crusade, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142799 54:00 David Irving accepts the Holocaust in 2016 video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8FWUgdtlM0 1:04:00 Matt's visit to Turkey 1:10:00 The Russian-Ukraine crisis 1:12:00 A freewheeling conversation with Denying History (anti-Holocaust denial researcher), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=104LlxvJ49c 1:14:00 The Super Bowl 1:15:00 Detroit Lions 1:17:00 Aftermath: Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich, https://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Fallout-Third-Reich-1945-1955/dp/B093NL3C3Z/ 1:25:00 How Nazi was Nazi Germany? 1:33:00 Not Born Yesterday: The Science of Who We Trust and What We Believe, https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691178707/not-born-yesterday 1:39:00 Social acceptance of gay marriage 1:41:00 The American Conservative, https://www.theamericanconservative.com/author/matthew-cockerill/ 1:42:45 What happened to Ron Unz? 1:45:00 Alan Grayson, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Grayson 1:47:50 Matt's worldview: Conservative liberal 1:50:00 What does Matt like about living in England? 2:00:00 Jewish conspiracy theories 2:06:00 Overcoming selfishness 2:07:30 Overcoming OCD, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsive_disorder Matt's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9z6CwgycPjUbOLElkLuHjQ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

I called up Jeff Reese a few days ago. I had not heard from him and knew he was going through a few health issues. I did not realize the fight he was having with his insurance company to do its duties. Jeff's insurance company denied a necessary MRI to determine the location of tumors in his bone. After the appeal, they once again denied coverage. They subsequently approved a C.T. scan that does not see inside the bones. They approved chemo without another required medication. In effect, the insurance company has been giving him the runaround. This insurance company is playing by the GOP playbook that former Congressman Alan Grayson spoke about in a floor speech. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Former Congressman Alan Grayson joins to discuss the March For Medicare For All and how you beat the Snallygasters that stand in our way. Brook provides some M4M4ALL context, then the interview begins at the 6-minute mark. CITATION https://graysonforsenate.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brook-hines/support

I had my second Moderna vaccine dose yesterday, and it hit me hard today. Instead of doing a new show, I decided to reach back in the archives. Earlier in the week, I noted that it was the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and played a few minutes from the start of the show. Today, I decided to repeat the whole thing... so, we go back to March 23, 2010. My guests were Congressman Alan Grayson, journalist Ryan Grim, and Brad Friedman of the BradBlog and BradCast.

Episode 309 Ralph welcomes progressive firebrand and former congressman, Alan Grayson to discuss his book, “High Crimes: The Impeachment of Donald Trump,” where he argues that it is hard to find an impeachable offense Trump did not commit. Then, infectious disease expert, Dr. Michael Osterholm, returns to give us the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and how to protect yourself.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

It's a rollercoaster of a day on the show. We were part of history last night, as the House of Representatives, for only the third time in history, voted to impeach a sitting president. Donald J. Trump is now impeached on two articles -- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. After a break for the holidays, the action moves to the senate where the trial to determine whether he'll be removed from office will take place. Former Congressman Alan Grayson has a new book out, High Crimes: The Impeachment of Donald Trump. He returns to the show after a four year absence to talk impeachment and clear the air after our falling out. We'll see...

Nicole takes on racism with anti-racism author, essayist & educator Tim Wise. Deborah Newell returns for an Oy FloriDUH segment in which we discuss the Publix supermarket heir donating $800,000 to defeat medical marijuana in Florida, and Alan Grayson's latest problems. Plus Day 2 at the Democratic convention...

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Special Legal Edition of Ring of Fire: Sam Seder talks to America's Lawyer, Mike Papantonio about his upcoming trial against Dupont and the dangers of the chemical C8 that is used in the process of making Teflon. We will also talk to "The Congressman with Guts", Alan Grayson, about his Senate Primary Race in Florida and what he thinks about the Presidential Race. if you want the full 3 hour show commercial free, become a member. You'll get the full access to Ring of Fire content and you'll help support the show. I Just go to www.rofpodcast.com sign up! Sign up this week and get 30 minutes of bonus content with Congressman Alan Grayson, you won't want to miss.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Nicole is joined at the top of the show by candidate for the US Senate from Florida, Congressman Alan Grayson, who recently endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. GottaLaff returns to hang out in the second hour and talk about the rest of the news.

Get your drinking game ready, because tonight's the GOP Debate #3 from Boulder, CO. Nicole Sandler gets ready for the fun with Congressman and senatorial candidate Alan Grayson, FloriDUH's Deborah Newell Tornello, and the Campaign for America's Future's Dave Johnson

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The US is still in the midst of Pope fever. Today, our regular Fri morning guest Julianna Forlano is instead in Central Park, hoping to get a Pontiff glimpse. That's OK. Congressman and Senate candidate Alan Grayson will fill in! Plus, the other Joel Silberman. Really. And for Flashback Friday, we end the week by going back to 2001 with Ryan Adams!

Nicole recaps the BlackLivesMatter action at Netroots Nation this weekend with regular guest Joel Silberman who happens to sit on the Board of the Netroots Foundation. Plus candidate for Alan Grayson's House seat, Susannah Randolph joins in too.

Nicole Sandler kicks off her long-awaited Radio or Not Fundraiser Auction today. She'll spotlight a few of the items each day for the next 10 days. More info at http://radioornot.com/auction/. Congressman Alan Grayson weighs in on the Iran deal, and The Nation's John Nichols joins in to talk about the Bernie Sanders momentum and more!

It's a busy Thursday on the Nicole Sandler Show. Driftglass returns to talk Shuck Toad and the news, Harvey J. Kaye explains Bernie Sanders' popularity surge in historical perspective, Congressman Alan Grayson throws his hat in the ring and, as if that wasn't enough, more!

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

That's who's on the show today! The Democrat is Congressman Alan Grayson, who'll give us the latest on the fight against Fast Track & the TPP; the Republican is former Congressman John LeBoutillier (who's the most sensible Republican I've heard in a long time!). And the rock star is Ryan Adams for our Flashback Friday segment today, in the 2001 World Premiere Broadcast of his band Whiskeytown's final album, "Pneumonia".

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Nicole Sandler speaks with her favorite congressman, Alan Grayson, and encourages him to run for the US Senate. GottaLaff joins in during hour two for some fun with the news.

Today, Nicole Sandler welcomes her favorite Congressman back to the show, Alan Grayson. He talks about the president's request for a new AUMF to fight ISIL, the looming Trans Pacific Partnership, our oil problems and lots more. Plus Amy Simon of She's History with some SNL stories..

As the DoJ is expected to clear Ferguson's shooter cop of violating Mike Brown's civil rights, video surfaces of a NJ cop shooting a man with his hands up. Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson about that, the SOTU, Citizens United 5 years later, the TPP and lots more. Amy Simon is back with some fabulous female facts we probably didn't know.

Nicole's final year-end review show features conversations with Congressman Alan Grayson, Senator Bernie Sanders, famed prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, activist/journalist Norman Solomon and activist/rapper Jasiri X

Nicole discusses the election outcome with Howie Klein (Down With Tyranny, Blue America PAC) and Congressman Alan Grayson, who just won his third term in Congress.

Today, Nicole Sandler speaks with two of her favorite members of Congress - Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Alan Grayson. Plus, farwell to Eric Holder, and a musical Flashback Friday segment with Lyle Lovett from 1995 at LA's KSCA fm 101.9

Nicole Sandler talks with Sasha Abramsky, author of "The American Way of Poverty" about the underlying cause of the unrest in Ferguson. Congressman Alan Grayson tells us about his efforts to demilitarize the police and why his amendment failed. Plus the latest news and information.

Nicole Sandler welcomes two of the greatest American minds to the show today: Congressman Alan Grayson and economist Stephanie Kelton. And that's just in the first hour! She's History's Amy Simon and The Dictionary of American Political Bullshit author Stephen Goldstein join in hour two.

It's Nicole's first show since Randi Rhodes Show ended on Friday... Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson about being on the new Benghazi committee, and Blue America's Howie Klein about giving away a Jimi Hendrix Platinum record award to a Grayson supporter. Plus, Nicole introduces her new puppy, Jaxson Brown Sandler-Sloane.

Nicole comments on the insanity in today's world. Guests include Congressman Alan Grayson, Americans United for Separation of Church & State's Rob Boston, and sports agent David Sloane of taurussports.net on college athletes organizing.

Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson and journalist Greg Palast about the NSA, Aaron Swartz, and today's big The Day We Fight Back action. Plus @GottaLaff on the rest of the news

Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson about the TPP, SOTU, WV woes and lots more. Nicole Belle brings "Fools on the Hill". Plus the Grammys, Mike Huckabee's female problem and more insanity.

Nicole says good bye to 2013 with her look back at those we lost this year, a conversation with Alan Grayson, and @GottaLaff too

Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson, finds out about the Sun talk shows with Nicole Belle in "Fools on the Hill" and marvels at Toronto's Mayor Rob Ford..

Nicole talks about the blatant racism from the tea party, and with Congressman Alan Grayson about his email calling them out for it. Amy Simon tells us about the ERA Education Project, and listener Scott calls in from Sweden to tell us about the health care system there.

Nicole talks with Congressman Alan Grayson about how we averted getting into another war, raising the ire of Obama sycophants. Rick Ungar of Forbes weighed in on the end of Larry Summers' quest to be Fed chair. And Nicole Belle of Crooks and Liars with Fools on the Hill

Nicole talks about the battle lines being drawn in the US over attacking Syria, with attacks on Alan Grayson for speaking truth to power. Claire Conner, author of "Wrapped in the Flag" told about being raised in the belly of the John Birch Society. And Nicole Belle recapped the Sunday shows during…

Nicole brings us up to date on Syria with Congressman Alan Grayson who's been outspoken against military action. Julianna Forlano brings some absurd news, and Nicole tells about her football betting project.

Jacob Dean from Filter Free Radio fills in for Nicole Sandler who is traveling back home from Netroots Nation. We cover news you need to know today, Nicole's TPP conversation with Congressman Alan Grayson, the latest on Edward Snowden and the NSA, plus "Fools On The Hill" with Nicole Belle from Crooks and Liars! Recorded on 6/24/2013

Nicole Sandler broadcasts live from Netroots Nation in San Jose Day 2 with Alan Grayson (via phone), MA Gov candidate Barbara Buono, MD Gov candidate Heather Mizeur, Brad Friedman, RL Miller, Joel Silberman and many other..

Nicole comes down after a weekend of music at the Tortuga Music Festival to talk reality in our political world with Congressman Alan Grayon and in the "Fools on the Hill" segment with Crooks & Liars' Nicole Belle

Nicole talks about today's Supreme Court hearing on the Voting Rights Act with journalist Greg Palast. Congressman Alan Grayson talks about preserving Medicare, Medicaid & Social Security. And Crooks & Liars' John Amato and BradBlog's Brad Friedman revisited the Voting Rights Act hearing…

Nicole talks about guns on the 2nd anniversary of the Tuscon shooting that injured Gabby Giffords and killed 6 people. Guests are Congressman Alan Grayson and The Political Carnival's GottaLaff. Plus Nicole reveals the details of a new big project