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Angel Ramirez visited Politics Done Right to announce registration for the Houston Peace & Justice Center summer Peace Camp for area children and school-aged teens.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thom Hartmann visited Politics Done Right on Egberto Off The Record and discussed the dire straits America is in, the mainstream media's dereliction, and the role of independent media to mitigate it.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Jasmine Crockett paraphrases Sen. Joni Ernst perfectly. Give "We're all gonna die" Sen Joni Ernst a break. It's a smokescreen, taking our eyes off the ball. PDR Announcement.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Elwyn Hudson, Margaret Ryan, Deborah J., Marilyn Harrington, Karen Marie Shelton, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Give “We're all gonna die” Sen Joni Ernst a break. It's a smokescreen, taking our eyes off the ball: The media decided to make Sen. Joni Ernst the poster person for the millions who will lose healthcare. Why did they give the real villains a pass… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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WPFW's What's At Stake host Rev. Mark Thompson interviewed Politics Done Right's host Egberto Willies about South Africa's Afrikaners moving to the U.S. as purported refugeesSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Tom CZarnik, a PDR Posse Member, called into our Politics Done Right morning show to detail what we need to do to defeat Trump and Trumpism.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A caller to my Politics Done Right radio show on KPFT 90.1 FM and former Donald Trump supporter explained that while researching the bible, she is sure that Trump is the Anti-Christ.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Don't Stop Me Now - TLawrence, Mary Ellen Wonders, Maureen Spurr, Sabrina, Lori Gassman, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Former Trump supporter explains why her bible research makes it clear he is the Anti-Christ: A caller to my Politics Done Right radio show on KPFT 90.1 FM and former Donald Trump supporter explained that while researching the bible, she is sure t… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Houston activist Isaiah Martin visited with Politics Done Right to discuss the state of the Democratic Party and why it needs a new fighting generation, GEN Z.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A caller to my Politics Done Right program gave a vivid example of the destruction Trump and Musk are effecting on Social Security and the IRS. It will continue to get much worse.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

I countered the viewpoint of a caller to my Politics Done Right radio show who believed the Trump/Musk worker firings could be economically beneficial. I explained why that is impossible.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A MAGA guy called into my Politics Done Right radio show to ask why I did not call the vandalism on Tesla cars domestic terrorism. In the exchange, he said he did not see the Jan 6 terrorist attacking police and vandalizing the Capitol.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

National Security Media journalist Chris Sampson and KPFT correspondent Richard Hanna discuss Ukraine, the response to Trump and Vance's attack on Zelenskyy, and more on Politics Done Right.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Stacy, a government employee, called into the radio program Politics Done Right to articulate the despair that Trump, Musk, and DOGE are attempting to inflict on them. She intends to survive.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books:As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5oHow To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnGIt's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXPLose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3KTribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Dr. Joe McManus visited to Politics Done Right to discuss defeating racism and his book "A Brother's Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom."Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

WBAI host Jenna Flanagan discussed Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies' article titled "Why did the Sunday mainstream media news sound so normal? We must do better."Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Ruth K, Val Vaganek, Elwyn Hudson, Katie Simon, Kelley Hinshaw, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Sarah Terrell, community activist, discusses her challenge to the HISD board: Sarah Terrell did not back down when she challenged the Houston Independent School District board. They arrested her and banned her from their premises, but here is why she won. [More]* A government employee gave us insight into the ‘Fork In Road' email she received from Musk & DOGE: Stacy, a government employee, called into the radio program Politics Done Right to articulate the despair that Trump, Musk, and DOGE are attempting to inflict on them. She intends to survive. [More]* Bezos Orders Washington Post Opinion Section to Embrace ‘Personal Liberties and Free Markets': David Shipley, The Post's opinion editor, is resigning after trying to persuade Jeff Bezos to reconsider the new direction. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

WBAI Journalist interviews Politics Done Right's host about the normalization of Trump's autocracy. Dr. Joe McManus, executive advisor on antiracism, discusses defeating racism and advancing freedom.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Join me for my next live video in the app* WBAI host Jenna Flanagan interviews Politics Done Right's host on Trump's autocracy normalization: WBAI host Jenna Flanagan discussed Politics Done Right's Egberto Willies' article titled "Why did the Sunday mainstream media news sound so normal? We must do better." [More]* Dr. Joe McManus, executive advisor on antiracism, discusses defeating racism and advancing freedom: Dr. Joe McManus visited Politics Done Right to discuss defeating racism and his book "A Brother's Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom" [More]* Ignoring 'Science and the Law,' Trump EPA Readies Chainsaw for Key Climate Finding: "Lee Zeldin is willing to go so far as to break established law to pay back the corporate executives and polluters who spent millions to get Donald Trump elected," said one climate leader. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

* Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) DEBUNKS Myths About Money Savings Proposals: Congressman David Schweikert [AZ-01] examined several popular suggestions for cutting U.S. debt and the real impact each would have on the interest costs during his House floor speech. [TikTok — YouTube]* Trump Tariffs Show GOP Aims to Make Working Class Fund ‘Payday for Billionaires and Giant Corporations': One critic said the party's “top priority is making working- and middle-class families pay more for healthcare, lifesaving medications, food, cars, and electronics, all to fund more tax breaks for the ultrawealthy.” [More]* Neil Aquino visits Politics Done Right on KPFT: Report From Houston 50501 Protest–We Must Show Up For Ourselves. Rep. Al Green Clear & Correct About Dictatorship & Ethnic Cleansing-Up To Us To Act. [More More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Egberto Willies, Joseph Bremer, Elwyn Hudson, Meg Grant, Carey Rasco, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* 'Chaos and Fear' at CDC Amid Order to Retract Journal Articles to Purge 'Forbidden Terms': "How can the government decide what words a journal can use to describe a scientific reality? That reality needs to be named," one journal editor said. [More]* Joy-Ann Reid exposes not only Trump's racist DEI propaganda but a few inconvenient truths: Donald Trump's attempts to link the midair helicopter plane crash in DC were wholly debunked by Joy-Ann Reid and Politics Done Right's host with some inconvenient truths. [More]* Rachel Maddow contrasts Biden vs Trump's Defense Secretaries. Austin vs Hegseth, who's the DEI pick: Rachel Maddow highlighted former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin versus his replacement Pete Hegseth. It is clear the latter is out of his league as former was no DEI hire. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Dr. Mary M. Marshall, Gayla Kunis, Cecelia Voss, DeLane Smith, Yeshe, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Joy-Ann Reid exposes not only Trump's racist DEI propaganda but a few inconvenient truths: Donald Trump's attempts to link the midair helicopter plane crash in DC were wholly debunked by Joy-Ann Reid and Politics Done Right's host with some inconvenient truths. [More]* Rachel Maddow contrasts Biden vs Trump's Defense Secretaries. Austin vs Hegseth, who's the DEI pick: Rachel Maddow highlighted former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin versus his replacement Pete Hegseth. It is clear the latter is out of his league, as the former was no DEI hire. [More]* As Uganda Reports Ebola Death, Experts Sound Alarm on Trump's Order to Quit WHO: “This is pure stupidity that will only hurt us,” warned one U.S. doctor and Ebola expert. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

It was clear that this MAGA caller to my radio show, Politics Done Right, thought he would get into a fight with me but instead got an agreement that left him speechless. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Sheila McMullen, Michael G Plumley, Ceec, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* A MAGA caller expected a fight and was left speechless when I agreed with him: It was clear that this MAGA caller to my radio show, Politics Done Right, thought he would get into a fight with me but instead got an agreement that left him speechless. [More]* This is how Trump's cryptocurrency scam rips off MAGA to pay himself and his billionaire friends: Trump's enriching himself and his billionaires with government-backed cryptocurrency will be paid for by his MAGA base. When they get woke, they will get mad. [More]* Trump caused the death of hundreds of thousands the last time. Is he about to do it again?: Trump is responsible for hundreds of thousands of dead Americans for botching the COVID-19 response. He is on the path to repeating his dereliction of duty with HIB and bird flu. [More]* Clearly illegal: This isn't about cutting the size of government. It's about further concentrating power in Trump's hands. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Thank you Elwyn Hudson, Becky, Maureen Spurr, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Our Democracy Is in Peril, But Progressives Are Poised to Lead Its Revival: It's only progressives who not only propose changes to the system supported by the majority but also practice a form of politics that the public embraces. [More]* Richard Wolff, UMass professor, details the inconvenient truths about America's failed capitalism: Professor Richard Wolff visited Politics Done Right to describe the congruency between feudalism, slavery, and capitalism using the plight of Americans' income and wealth inequalities. [More]* AT LAST! Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump's bullying on immigrants' return: Unlike some European leaders, Colombian President Gustavo Petro did not just succumb to Trump's commands. He turned two American military planes with immigrants around. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Professor Richard Wolff visited Politics Done Right to describe the congruency between feudalism, slavery, and capitalism using the plight of Americans' income and wealth inequalities. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Jeanne Elbe, Suzanne Philips, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Rev. Dr. William Barber II Democrats must decide if they support the working poor & middle class: Rev. Dr. William Barber II visited Politics Done Right to discuss the plight of the poor and the middle class, the Trump Election, and a Democratic Party failing the working class in the aggregate. [More]* Jon Rosenthal, Dist 135 TX State Rep., discusses the Democratic fight in the Republican Legislature: State Representative Jon Rosenthal discusses how Democrats will effectively work in the majority Republican Texas Legislature. [More]* Elizabeth Warren exposes Pete Hegseth: Generals must wait 10 years to work for contractors, not him: Senator Elizabeth Warren had a fundamental question for Pete Hegseth. Will he abide by the 10-year period he specified that generals should not work for defense contractors? [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Rev. Dr. William Barber II visited Politics Done Right to discuss the plight of the poor and the middle class, the Trump Election, and a Democratic Party failing the working class in the aggregate. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Dannys, rachel rosin, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* ‘The Next President of the United States Is a Felon': Trump Sentenced: “Donald Trump will have no penalty for criminal wrongdoing, which is an affront to accountability and to a system where no one is above the law, though the judge had little alternative,” said one ethics expert. [More]* My regular white supremacist caller gave me the opportunity to expose an inconvenient reality: This regular white supremacist caller to the Politics Done Right illustrates that there are some who hate has irrevocably damaged them. [More]* FINALLY, The myth of a failed Jimmy Carter presidency was imploded with this eulogy: Former White House Domestic Affairs advisor Stuart Eizenstat dispelled the fallacy that President Jimmy Carter's presidency was less-than-effective. In fact, it was one of the most impactful. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

* Reimagining Socialism: An Interview With David Kotz: “The biggest problem with regulated capitalism is that it is simply not sustainable in the long run,” said the economist. [More]* It is a substantive debate with an intelligent MAGA podcast host. Does he believe what he says?: The host of the Bryce Eddy show appeared on Politics Done Right to discuss Trump and MAGA policies. He likely got more civil pushback than he expected. [More]* Andrea Mitchell: We found the deep state. It's the Trump first administration's DOJ: Donald Trump always gaslights along with his sycophants like Steve Bannon about the fictitious Deep State. Andrea Mitchell points out from a recently released report that the deep state is Trump's DOJ. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

* Oscar Fernandez, Host of Latino Media Collective, covers the Panama invasion's 35th Anniversary: On the 35th anniversary of the US invasion of Panama, Latino Media Collective Host Oscar Fernandez spends an hour with freelance producer Michael Fox and Politics Done Right host Egberto Willies to discuss the importance of the invasion today in Panama and US foreign policy. [More]* Senior Citizen caller refused to accept the Medicare Advantage SCAM from the insurance company: This senior did not fall for the Medicare Advantage (MA) scam. After they switched him to MA, he forced them to switch him back. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

The host of the Bryce Eddy show appeared on Politics Done Right to discuss Trump and MAGA policies. He likely got more civil pushback than he expected. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

* Oscar Fernandez, Host of Latino Media Collective, covers the Panama invasion's 35th Anniversary: On the 35th anniversary of the US invasion of Panama, Latino Media Collective Host Oscar Fernandez spends an hour with freelance producer Michael Fox and Politics Done Right host Egberto Willies to discuss the importance of the invasion today in Panama and US foreign policy. [More]* Call for $2.5 Trillion in Cuts Proves GOP Wants to ‘Steal Our Benefits': “Nearly 60% of mandatory spending is for Medicare and Social Security,” noted one expert. “If they don't touch those, they'd have to cut Medicaid to the bone.” [More]Join me for my next live video in the app To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

On the 35th anniversary of the US invasion of Panama, Latino Media Collective Host Oscar Fernandez spends an hour with freelance producer Michael Fox and Politics Done Right host Egberto Willies to discuss the importance of the invasion today in Panama and US foreign policy. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

The host of the Bryce Eddy show appeared on Politics Done Right to discuss Trump and MAGA policies. He likely got more civil pushback than he expected. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

* A substantive debate with an intelligent MAGA podcast host. Does he believe what he says?: The host of the Bryce Eddy show appeared on Politics Done Right to discuss Trump and MAGA policies. He likely got more civil pushback than he expected. [More]* Democrats need to note these election realities before thinking a rightward move is the answer: The host of the Bryce Eddy show visited to discuss Trump and MAGA policies. Hakeem Jeffries details some truths about Democratic performance in the 2024 election. [More]* This lady gives a civil FAFO for MAGA to think about and regret: It is just a matter of time before MAGA realizes they have been had. But will they allow themselves to admit it or remain willfully ignorant. [More]Thank you Bo Bowley, Sue A Ingram, Sheila McMullen, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

SummaryThe conversation between progressive commentators discusses Luigi Mangione's actions and the systemic failures of the U.S. healthcare system, tying his story to broader issues of class inequity, corporate greed, and media bias. Highlighting the human cost of a profit-driven healthcare model, the speakers emphasize the need for systemic reform and the role of independent media in addressing these injustices.Key Takeaways* Healthcare Inequities: Tens of thousands die annually due to healthcare denials, exposing the U.S. system's failures.* Legislative Action: A bipartisan bill addresses monopolistic practices by separating pharmacy benefit managers from health insurers.* Media Bias: The media disproportionately condemns Mangione's actions while neglecting the systemic violence of healthcare injustices.* Class Struggle: The healthcare crisis transcends political divides, highlighting corporate exploitation of marginalized communities.* Independent Media's Role: Platforms like Decolonized Journalism, The Journeyman, Egberto Off The Record, Thom Hartmann, John Pavlovitz, and Politics Done Right are critical in exposing these inequities and pushing for systemic change.Progressive PerspectiveLuigi Mangione's story is a symptom of a more extensive, unjust system prioritizing profit over people. The conversation underscores how corporate control over healthcare perpetuates suffering while the media silences marginalized voices. Backed by grassroots action and independent journalism, progressive reform is essential to dismantle these structures and ensure healthcare as a human right.Luigi Mangione's case has amplified a critical conversation about the systemic failures of the U.S. healthcare industry. Arturo Dominguez, a progressive journalist and advocate, has unpacked the complexities surrounding this controversial figure, arguing that Mangione's actions and the subsequent public discourse underline how corporate greed perpetuates life-altering injustices. While no one condones violence, the incident reveals a deeply rooted frustration with a profit-driven healthcare system that has left countless Americans to suffer and die unnecessarily.A Broken System: The Human Cost of Profit Over CareThe United States remains the only industrialized nation without universal healthcare, a stark reality that claims tens of thousands of lives annually. People die because they are denied coverage, face insurmountable medical bills, or cannot afford life-saving prescriptions. Dominguez poignantly shares his struggles as a stroke survivor saddled with overwhelming medical debt. This lived experience echoes the stories of millions nationwide who are one medical emergency away from financial ruin.The healthcare system operates as an oligopoly where a handful of corporations dictate policies, control drug prices, and prioritize profits over patients. Mangione's actions, however extreme, have ignited widespread outrage, forcing both the public and legislators to confront these inequities. The bipartisan introduction of a bill by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley—requiring companies to separate their roles as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) or health insurers—illustrates the growing recognition of the need for systemic reform. This legislation directly targets the monopolistic practices that enable corporations to exploit patients under the guise of providing care.Media Narratives: Whose Lives Matter?Dominguez critiques the media's selective outrage, contrasting the coverage of Mangione's actions with its apathy toward the healthcare system's ongoing violence. Just as the press disproportionately values certain lives in international conflicts—highlighting Israeli deaths while minimizing the tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties—it mirrors this bias domestically by neglecting the plight of those who die due to healthcare inaccessibility.The mainstream media's portrayal of Mangione as either a folk hero or a villain fails to address the systemic failures that fueled his actions. This is not about idolizing Mangione but about recognizing the broader implications of his story. Even far-right figures like Ben Shapiro, typically opposed to progressive reforms, faced backlash from their audiences for dismissing Mangione's actions. This cross-ideological frustration underscores that healthcare inequities transcend political divides, resonating as a universal issue of class oppression.Class Struggles and Corporate PowerDominguez frames the healthcare crisis as a class issue rather than a partisan one. The poor and marginalized—regardless of race, ethnicity, or political affiliation—bear the brunt of the system's failures. This resonates with the broader struggle against corporate dominance, where companies profit by denying care and silencing dissent. The healthcare industry's unchecked power reflects a pattern of systemic oppression seen in other institutions, from law enforcement to labor markets.There are parallels between Mangione's case and the broader suppression of marginalized voices. For instance, law enforcement's heavy-handed response to Mangione, including deploying nearly two dozen officers for his arrest, highlights a misuse of public resources. This over-policing mirrors tactics used to stifle dissent in marginalized communities, perpetuating cycles of inequality and injustice.Independent Media: Filling the VoidThe host and Dominguez stressed the responsibility of independent media to challenge mainstream narratives. Outlets like Decolonized Journalism and grassroots platforms amplify stories that corporate media often ignore or distort. By highlighting the intersectionality of healthcare inequities, corporate greed, and systemic racism, independent journalists ensure that these conversations remain part of the public consciousness.The Mangione case is a stark reminder of the necessity for independent voices to hold institutions accountable. Mainstream outlets often avoid critiquing the healthcare industry due to its financial influence on advertising and political campaigns. Free from these constraints, independent media serves as a crucial counterbalance, advocating for systemic change.Toward a Just Healthcare SystemThe outrage sparked by Mangione's actions must translate into substantive reforms. The Warren-Hawley bill is a step in the right direction, but it addresses only one facet of a deeply flawed system. The ultimate goal must be a healthcare model prioritizing human dignity over corporate profit—one that guarantees access to care as a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.Dominguez's analysis illuminates how Mangione's case reflects a broader societal reckoning. It is not just about one man's actions but the collective demand for justice in a system that has failed its people for far too long. By centering this conversation on class struggles, systemic failures, and the role of independent media, Dominguez reminds us that change is not only possible but essential. Medicare For All is the answer to our failed healthcare system.Join me for my next live video in the app. To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Mark Thompson visited with Politics Done Right at Netroots Nation 2024 to discuss what Democrats must do to win, Kamala Harris, and much more. It occurred before Harris became the nominee. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Here are seven interviews from diverse activists around the country making a difference at Netroots Nation 2024 in Baltimore, MD. These occurred before the election of America's first convicted felon for president. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A Trump voter called into my radio show, Politics Done Right after I said we should let Trump govern to prove he will fail. He could not give me even one Trump policy that has or will help him. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Angela Greene, host of The WAOK Morning Show in Atlanta, Georgia, invited me to discuss the Kamala Harris loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

A Politics Done Right caller was angry that the media never said anything good about Donald Trump. I enumerated the deeds that made that impossible. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A caller to Politics Done Right told our audience that her mother was switched from Traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage without her consent. Here is what you should know. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

351st District Court Judge Natalia Cornelio spent some time with Politics Done Right to educate our audience and the population in general about the bail bond process. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A caller & supporter of Politics Done Right detailed the inconvenient Truth of why Kamala Harris is not running away with the 2024 election. Have we declined permanently? Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A male caller to Politics Done Right made a rather sexist comment about VP Kamala Harris, noting her laugh and tone. I admonished and schooled him immediately. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

A Politics Done Right caller & supporter schooled the audience on the origin of the patriarchy and how we must fight it. She said Kamala Harris will break the glass ceiling. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Texas House District 128 Candidate Chuck Crews visited with Politics Done Right after receiving the Houston Chronicle endorsement. He pointed out why his opponent, Briscoe Cain, is not qualified. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE