Part 1:
We talk with Jeremy Kohler, who writes for ProPublica.
We discuss the case of a Duluth, Mn. Old Apostolic church, and the sexual assaults perpetrated by members against children. Within this sect, once a perpetrator has been 'forgiven', no reports are made of this crime, and those who DO report the crime are considered not eligible for heaven.
Part 2:
We talk with Dana Nuccitelli, an environmental scientist and climate journalist.
We discuss the changes in the use of coal and other polluting sources of energy worldwide. These are declining, although not as quickly in the US. Population changes, and the use of green sources of energy have led to these changes. This has benefited China greatly, and China is now an exporter of green energy products, including solar panels and EVs.  

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Music: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:
We talk with Jasper Craven, freelance reporter covering men and the military.
We discuss how 'manhood' and 'masculinity' is defined, often by the kinds of characteristics that are attributed to military personnel. Elite power-holders attribute these to themselves, even if they have never served.
Part 2:
We talk with Melvin Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy and Professor of Government at Johns Hopkins.
We discuss the office of the Director of National Intelligence, and how it is not truly effective in intelligence gathering or intelligence operations, and why it should be abolished. We also discuss the Democratic Party 'Autopsy' of the last election cycle. We also discuss the US support for Israel's abuses in the Middle East.  

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Music: "That's how every empire falls", John Prine

This is a panel discussion with participants: Dave Levinthal, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Jamie Rowen
Part 1:
We discuss Republican 'moment of silence' for Derek Chauvin.
- Stock trading by members of Congress and Senate
- Trump's revenge tour
-The US military is out of money
-Pulte as Security Chief to replace Tusli Gabbard
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- Number o f jobs this quarter is higher, but QUALITY of jobs is poor: wages are too low to keep up with the rising cost of living
- Increase in personal debt in US
-WIC funds cut
- ICE budget raised
-The "Cease Fire" in Iran does not- really exist
- discussion of polymarket gambling
- AI as a war on workers
- Platner in Maine 

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Music:  "That's how empires fall," John Prine

Part 1:
We talk with Jon Rosenthal, candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
We discuss the position of RR Commissioner, and hot affects development in Texas, because this Commission controls oil and gas development, along with any renewables, such as wind power.
Part 2:
We talk with Bill Curry.
We discuss Trump's 'accomplishments' during this second term in office. What benefits have working people gained? What have they lost? Farm bankruptcies are at an all time high. Deportations are rising. Tariffs have raised prices. The Iran war has caused oil prices to rise, with no end in sight, etc.

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Music: "That's how every empire fails",  John Prine

 

Part 1:
We talk with Laura Belin, publisher of 'Bleeding Heartland' in Iowa.
We discuss the Iowa primaries. The state seems to be slowly moving away from Trump. Trump's endorsed congressional candidate did not win.
Part 2:
We talk with Sophie Hills about the California primary elections. This includes the primary to choose candidates for mayor of Los Angeles. We discuss the campaign methods of the candidates, and the outcome. 

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Music; "That's how every empire falls," John Prine 

Part 1:
We talk with Scott C. Ratzan, MD, MPA, MA. We discuss the need for accurate health communication, and quality health information.
Part 2:
We talk with Timothy Noah, staff writer for The New Republic.
We discuss how the National Labor Relations Board has been decimated, and no longer protects workers and unions. 

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Music: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

Part 1:
We talk with Sophie Hills, reporter for the Christian Science Monitor.
We discuss how the use of AI tools has affected the mayoral race in Los Angeles. These have enabled a new kind of 'campaign' which allows an influencer, not an official campaigner to shape perceptions about the candidates. This avoids the candidate to raise a great deal of money, with "no" connection to the influencer. Spencer Pratt has been successful with this strategy, which he can keep separate from his campaign.
Part 2:
We talk with Bryce Cristiano, journalist who writes about Phoenix AZ and the environmental issues affecting the city and surroundings.
We discuss the problem of Phoenix's pavements, including parking spaces. There are 12.2 parking spaces in Phoenix, about 3 for each resident. The heat that is generated and trapped by these paved areas is creating heat islands. There has been a rise in heat deaths, whose number now exceeds the murder rate. In addition, water runoff is polluting ground water, and causing floods due to non-absorption during the rainy season. As the city grows, the issues multiply. What can/should be done? 

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Music: "I'm Easy", Keith Carradine  

This is a panel discussion with our guests: Bill Curry, Robert Hennely, Laura Jedeed, Stephen Pimpare
Part 1:
We talk about the people who desire to leave the US. The numbers are higher than in previous years, and women are more likely to want to leave.
We discuss the actions of ICE at Delaney Hall, in NJ. The private prison run by the GEO Group is refusing oversight by local officials. Those incarcerated now are on hunger strikes and striking against mandatory forced labor.
So far 17,500 people have been deported to countries other than their country of origin, often into civil wars and pandemics.
We discuss the pushback to the use of AI
Part 2:
We discuss Trump's push of the DOJ to investigate E.Jean Carroll, to whom he owes $86Million as a result of the sexual abuse suit she proved against him.
We discuss how quickly fascism has spread in the US.
We also discuss the "Thunderdome" style cage match to be held on the south lawn of the White House. It should be noted that the administration has asked for millions of dollars from individuals for spectator seats at the match. In addition, military service members are being encouraged to attend, with conditions for their "attractiveness'.  

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Song: "Day by Day" hymn

Part 1:
We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report in Texas.
We discuss the Republican primary in Texas. The number of voters lower than normal. The christian Nationalists did well. We discuss Tim Dunn and Beau French. Al Green (D) lost his district due to gerrymandering.
Part 2:
We talk with Bill Curry and Ryan Cooper.
We discuss the affordability problem in our economy now, due to the tariffs, the price of oil (Iran and Strait of Hormuz), computer chip manufacturing (price of helium).
We also discuss how the administration is encouraging the corporate takeover of core government functions, to bad outcomes.  

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Music: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine

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We talk with John Nichols about the primary elections in Texas. We also discuss the elections in Maine. 

Part 2:

We discuss “Race Class” with Johnathan Feingold.

 Ep. 65 | Why Fascists Fear Black Studies

 "Everyone committed to democracy, intellectual freedom, and the rule of law should be alarmed at what is happening--and be prepared to act." That call came from Professor Jafari Sinclaire Allen in a recent piece for The Nation that catalogued MAGA's ever-escalating assault on Black studies. Jon and Arnie use the piece as a jumping off point to discuss why home-grown authoritarians in Florida and Texas are leading the charge to purge Black studies and gender studies from our universities. The answer is simple: those who prefer domination over democracy fear an educated public that understands the source of their precarity and the path to freedom and liberation.    

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Music: "That's how every empire falls," John Prine