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Vaccine deniers, pseudo-scientists, and social media gadflys are taking control of protecting our nation from disease and ill health- what could possibly go wrong?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Once constrained by grown-ups in the room, Trump now surrounds himself with suckups. The result? A perfect storm of immaturity, cruelty, and power…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Iran Raid Confusion. Intelligence Chaos. MAGA Schism. Impeach Trump Vote Fails. Big Beautiful Mess. Supreme Court Harms Women. NYC Mayor's Race Earthquake. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost, Amanda Becker, covering Politics and People for 19th News and author of the book, You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America and Hunter Walker, Investigative Reporter at Talking Points Memo and author of the book, The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
News...Dear Leader was proud of Hegseth in Iran news briefing or should be call it a media berating briefing? Trump is now limiting intelligence sharing - can we still call it "intelligence?" Surprise - US is ending all overseas pro-democracy programs. Britain's migrant crisis is fueled by Moscow and Guess what!? GOP suddenly realizes voters hate the health care cuts. Is Zohran Mamdani Too Extreme? Or Just What NYC Needs? Phil Ittner - Ukraine Update. This is what happens when cops look and behave like criminals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If fighting for housing, dignity, and a livable future is radical, then it's way past time we all got a little more radical...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When cruelty is moved out of sight, it's easier to pretend it doesn't exist — until history writes it down in blood…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does Mamdani's victory also send a message to Democrats?What happened with the Iran strikes? Do we know the truth? A Police State: Mike German, an ex-FBI agent, said immigration agents hiding their identities "highlights the illegitimacy of actions." Jeff Sharlet - On the Christian education of Vance Boelter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
News. Trump & ceasefire meltdown, A socialist mayor for NYC?, Trump goes full homophobic, Will Murkowski switch parties? And "Alligator Alcatraz" is about to happen. Crazy Alert! CNN host answers questions on Trump violating international law, "Who is going to stop us?" Us? Is he a CNN host or a Trump spokesperson? Non-far-right-wing Justices blast SCOTUS decision allowing third country deportation. But wait...there's more. SCOTUS set to weigh in on birthright citizenship, LBGTQ books, porn and more. What could possibly go wrong?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The morbidly rich hide behind patriotism, drown us in lies, and strip the nation bare while we're told to blame our neighbors...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill discusses the alarming cuts to medical and scientific research imposed by the Trump administration. Over 1,300 NIH research grants and over 150 clinical trials, including those on critical diseases like HIV, cancer, and chronic diseases, have been canceled or delayed. Colette Delawalla, founder of Stand Up for Science, talks about the detrimental impact of these cuts on the U.S.'s global leadership in science and the brain drain of scientists to other countries. Additionally, data reporter Irena Hwang from The New York Times provides insight into the extent and reasons behind these cuts, revealing that keywords linked to DEI initiatives were a significant factor in the grant cancellations. The episode highlights the far-reaching consequences for public health and scientific progress. Gift Link to the New York Times article: bit.ly/44pTQk6Today Bill highlights the work of Collette Delawalla's Stand up for Science organization. More information at StandupforScience.net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
War is the deadliest distraction in the authoritarian playbook. Is Donald using the Iran bombing to seize power. Trump is undermining Watergate laws in a massive shift of America's ethics system - we can't let him. Trump undermines Watergate laws in a massive shift of ethics system Congress built a system 50 years ago to prevent another Nixon. Trump seems determined to dismantle those rules.This is why GOP try to be loyal - ‘Little Boy Massie Will Be Fired': Trump Launches Super PAC Devoted to Taking Out GOP Rep Amid Public Feud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
War is the deadliest distraction in the authoritarian's playbook…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump hates democracy – but that's not exactly something new for a leading Republican. To understand the history of the GOP hating people they don't like being able to vote, Jarv is joined by Thom Hartmann, progressive talk show host and the author of The Hartmann Report, who earlier this year wrote a piece called: The GOP's 60-Year Conspiracy to Kill Our Democracy: None Dare Call It Treason—But I Will. Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod Follow us on social media: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the march towards fascism continues, will some right-wingers get their dream of re-writing the American constitution to favor the rich? Common Cause New Mexico's Viki Harrison has the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Phil Ittner reports from a Kyiv under heavy assault from drones and now strategic bombers... Plus- will Trump use an atomic bomb against Iran, or will he join Israel at all in attacking the Persian nation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump's magical thinking about tariffs has cost America 136,000 jobs in manufacturing compared to 2023. Investigative journalist Greg Palast explains the flaws in Donald's boondoggle. Also economists warn that Trump's Big Blundering Bill will cause a recession for working Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Autocrats follow a predictable playbook. Learn how we can disrupt their rise before revolution or civil war become the only solutions...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“2 Weeks” on Iran. MAGA Base Split. Tucker vs. Cruz. Congress MIA. Trump's Bad Polls. No Kings Millions. NYC Mayor's Race. DNC Infighting. With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times, Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline and Tom LoBianco, editor of 24 sight News. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Progressive House leader Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer listener questions on the politics of today. Plus - Thom reads from "Unwanted Spy: The Persecution of an American Whistleblower" by Jeffrey SterlingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A sinister Republican bond scheme could price you out of justice — forever...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Long-time Republican Commentator Joe Walsh has left the party- but he is now a member of the Democratic party and ready to fight to defend our constitution from the Trumpian fascist takeover. Plus- Thom reads from his book 'Cracking the Code: How to Win Hearts, Change Minds, and Restore America's Original Vision'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why America must confront the corrosive force that Trump is trying to use to tear us apart...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A chilling tale of detention, interrogation, and exile for the ‘crime' of writing a blog.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Author and thinker Seton Motley joins Thom for a deep dive on the role of government as Trump's fascist agenda gets rolled out. Plus, Thom reads from "The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Gilded Age" by Columbia University Law Professor Tim Wu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill is joined by Peter Cohn, Managing Editor for Policy and Legislation at CQ Roll Call, to discuss the comprehensive and controversial bill that aims to encompass nearly all of Donald Trump's legislative priorities. This "Big Beautiful Bill," spanning over 1,100 pages, seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts and includes several provisions impacting healthcare, military spending, border security, and environmental policies. Cohn details how the bill could add $2.4 to $3 trillion to the deficit and discusses the strategies for offsetting costs, including significant Medicaid cuts. Additionally, Cohen touches on lesser-publicized elements like lifting restrictions on mining and logging on public lands, resuming construction on Trump's border wall, and a provision for a $25 billion Golden Dome. With only 27% public approval according to a recent poll, the bill faces a complex path ahead, even as it seeks passage by the Senate by July 4th.Today, Bill features Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. More information at CBPP.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why isn't the media calling people who murder Democratic politicians political terrorists? Is this another mile-marker on the road to Nazi America ruled by a king?- or can we push back against right-wing fascism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We stand at the tipping point — one decision will define our future…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Distinguished Professor & Director of the Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Michael Mann - Climate change is becoming a "ticking time bomb" and getting costly...5% of GDP? The MAGA War on Science Is Deadly—and It's Just Getting Started. Trump is winding down FEMA as Climate change ramps up - what could possibly go wrong?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ali Velshi is joined by host of “The Thom Hartmann Program,” Thom Hartmann, NBC News Correspondent David Noriega, former Arizona Governor and former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, and author of Zeteo's “The Stakes” column John Harwood.
Hegesth has come up with contingency plans to invade Greenland.....he says, if necessary. I wonder what - "if necessary" means. Just like with the tariffs Trump comes in with a hammer - Trump cancels work permits for a 1/2 million migrants as the crops come in - what could possibly go wrong? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fascist Alert! DHS sends out provocative new posters - The Trump administration wants you to turn in your neighbor so they can haul them away. Fascist history returns. California Governor Newsom takes down Trump. News....Iran, the national guard staying in LA? Trump wants to flood liberal cities with ICE? Are Trump's goons intentionally targeting the press? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator Alex Padilla asked a question. The regime answered with fists, lies, and a chilling promise: “We're not going away.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel Bombs Iran. Rubio: Not US. Trump: Let's Make a Deal. Sen. Padilla Handcuffed. Noem: Liberate LA. Troops on the Streets. Trump's Birthday Parade. Newsom Slams Trump. Elon Surrendered. With Alan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News, John Bennett, White House Correspondent, CQ Roll Call and Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at Huff Post. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
By rewriting history, staging propaganda events, and testing the military's loyalty, is Trump laying the groundwork for a future coup attempt?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Veteran War Correspondent & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast Phil Ittner reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. News - Predator drones deployed in LA? ICE brutally rams car & tear gases occupants with young children (toddlers) - to grab citizens off the street, FL tries to replace farm workers with 14 year old American children. FL says they're not too young to work overnight shifts. I'm not making this up! Brutality reigns. Is Trump's brutality causing his approval to tank? More news... Smithsonian to purge ‘anti-American ideology' as MAGA revamp gets underway, criminals are imitating ICE to rob people, and, surprise, Trump is restoring the confederacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
News...Trump goads troops to cheer Robert E Lee, Gavin says, "the moment we have feared has arrived," ICE has been deployed to 5 more BLUE states to incite riots & unrest, National guard to be deployed to Texas for protests? Trump ramps up transfers to Guantanamo and it's to be an international concentration camp. Trump is winding down FEMA as Climate change ramps up - what could possibly go wrong? Musk crawls back to Trump on bended knee...Can he grovel enough for Trump?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Step by Step, MAGA Is normalizing repression and setting America up for tyranny. Will we wait, like so many before us, until the knock comes to our own door?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Elon‘s guys put a transmitter on top of the White House; what were they transmitting? Ben Dixon reports that Elon Musk's own AI warns his platform's policies are inciting anti-black violence—with a 50% risk of targeted attacks and 30% risk of mob violence. MAGA Influencers Revel in Terry Moran's Suspension for Calling Stephen Miller a ‘World Class Hater' — after the White House complains. Can news networks stop bending their knee to Trump and stand up like Gavin Newsom? Are you hearing this America? The GOP is lining up with excuses to cut Social Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Helicopters, uniforms, and flags used like weapons. Now Marines are prowling American streets. This is how democracies die — in prime time…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill welcomes Barbara McQuaid, a legal analyst for NBC, Co-host of the podcast Sisters-in-Law and author of Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America to discuss the pervasive issue of disinformation, particularly under the Trump administration. They explore how disinformation is used deliberately to advance political agendas, create divisions, and destabilize societies. They also discuss the role of social media, technology, and AI in amplifying false information. McQuade emphasizes the importance of media literacy, supporting local journalism, and potential government interventions to combat disinformation. The episode highlights the global threat of disinformation and its adverse effects on democracy and public health.You can get your own copy here.Today Bill highlights the work of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. More information at AmicaCenter.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will Americans choose the Republic or the Tyrant? Will ICE raids lead to Marines illegally patrolling our streets? Will Trump get his national emergency?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you think this ends with L.A., you haven't been paying attention. This is Portland 2.0 — but scaled up, and aimed at the soul of American democracy…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
US Rep. Mark Pocan of WI joins the show for a National Progressive Town Hall Meeting with callers. Wow. Over half of all Republicans want Democrats to push harder against Trump. Did Speaker Johnson just limit congressional oversight? Democracy is disappearing right before our very eyes. USPS is tapped to hunt down migrants? Surprised? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kennedy is not a doctor or a scientist, but he got the job as America's top public health officer. Now he's making the wrong choices for all of us. People whose family members have been killed by big insurance companies withholding payments are starting to fight back. Republicans are setting American women up to die.Crazy Alert! Trump picked a fresh out of college 22 year old to lead terror prevention. Why? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ali Velshi is joined by host of ‘The Thom Hartmann Program' Thom Hartmann, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Contrarian Jennifer Rubin, Immigration Attorney Allen Orr, spokesperson for UNICEF James Elder, author Téa Obreht
There's a dark MAGA conspiracy where Musk destroys Trump and democracy - hmmm ...is it closer to the truth than you think? I'll be telling you all about it. Could there be a bigger scandal than Trump being in the Epstein files? Could there be be a larger moral failure? Where's the press? Will the Military be signing a loyalty oath soon? Will the oath be to Trump or We the People? Trump says he letting Russian and Ukraine "fight for a while" - Is that what Putin ordered him to do? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Supreme Court justice handed the keys of our democracy to billionaires — and now they're crashing it in public…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump-Musk Feud. Impact on BB Bill? Whose Side Are You On?. Epstein Files in Play. Will Trump Punish Musk? What Does Elon Want? Trump: Investigate Biden Autopen. Travel Bans Back. Karine Jean-Pierre Bombs. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent at USA Today and Kirk Bado, Editor at National Journal Hotline.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by SAG-AFTRA More information at SAGAFTRA.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's not just bad economics. It's a calculated con that's costing us jobs, factories, and our future…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Was DOGE all about “a truly unprecedented transfer of governmental power to a private entity in real time?” Former Chair-Ohio Democratic Party (2015-2021) lawyer, author of many books including Saving Democracy David Pepper explains. Also Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.