Facepalm America

We talk with Daniella Mestyanek Young, author of Uncultured: A Memoir, about her traumatic experiences as a child in the cult, The Children of God, and later, overcoming the oppressive culture she had to endure in the military.

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We discuss dystopian nonsense as the University of Idaho forces employees to be silent on matters of abortion and reproductive rights - and health services may only offer condoms to prevent STDs, NOT to prevent pregnancy. We also speak with a few callers about this issue. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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39 years ago today, one man saved billions of lives. Listen to the story of Stanislav Petrov. Read the full story here: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/26/17905796/nuclear-war-1983-stanislav-petrov-soviet-union

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We talk with Harlan Ullman, political thought leader and strategic thinker, about the Russia-Ukraine War, Putin, and global response to the war. He is the author of The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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We talk with Mary Grant, Water Program director for Food & Water Watch, about getting clean water to all Americans, and the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability (WATER) Act. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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We discuss the Space Force's official new military song, the Portland Oregon Police defending a fascist murderer, Jan. 6 justice being served, and progress in union strikes.

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We delve into the history and rise of American intelligence operations with Nicholas Reynolds, an historian, former CIA officer, and author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence.

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We talk with Mark Bergen, writer for Bloomberg and Businessweek and author of the book, Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination, about the rise of YouTube, annoying ads, competition with TikTok and Instagram, and a surprising opponent: television.

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We talk about the end of summer, "Voter Integrity" groups (they're armed), and real voter ballot fraud. We also talk with Mel Buer about issues going on for workers in the railroad industry and an impending strike.

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We talk with Washington Post columnist and author Dana Milbank about the development and devolvement of the Republican Party, inevitably culminating in Jan. 6, and his new book, The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party.

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