Facepalm America

We speak with Michael Lind, the author of HELL TO PAY: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America to talk about wages and the relationship between the government, buisnesses, and their employees.

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The Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas. But could a 40 year-legal precedent stop them? We speak with UCLA Professor of Law Jonathan Zasloff. Read his op-ed here: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4049840-the-cure-for-sports-blackmail-have-your-city-take-over-the-team/

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The Trump documents case gets a trial date, Hunter Biden enters a plea, and we hear from podcast listeners. 202-656-6271.

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We talk updates on all of the Trump legal news and his inability to keep anything to himself, especially confidential documents; Beowulf also talks to callers and takes questions!

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Should we celebrate Juneteenth instead of July 4th as the primary holiday of American freedom? Call or text 202-656-6271 to let us know what you think. Plus the history of Juneteenth and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Strange things going in Texas; Representative Bryan Slaton resigned after being exposed for a sexual relationship with a 19-year old, a school was evacuated after a prank with fart gas went wrong, and we talk about "emergency bleeding stations" in schools in case of a shooting. (Originally posted 5-11-23)

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Did Donald Trump sell classified secrets to a foriegn country? Call or text us at 202-656-6271‬ or FacepalmAmerica.com

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Craig Nelson, author of V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt’s American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II, discusses democracy at the time, how FDR helped create the middle class, and his other lesser credited tributes.

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We hear from listeners about Trump Indictement #2 and reveal an interesting possible backup plan for Jack Smith. Call or text us any time with your opinion at 202-656-6271

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We're joined by Norman Solomon, author of War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, to dicuss how politics and media selectively cover up or misidentify the consequences of war, how propaganda can influence people, but also how to stay properly well-informed.

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