Facepalm America

We talk with Laurie Calhoun about the apparent assassination of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and why American attempts to take down terrorist groups do far more harm than good. Also: Texas schools ban The Diary of Anne Frank to make way for the next round of fascism, good and bad Republicans, Big Pharma defenders, and dive bar-flavored ice cream. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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We discuss US meddling in China-Taiwan affairs with James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers. Plus, EEG devices, emotional support goats, San Francisco's trash can problem, and Pac-Man the hawk going after their city's pigeons. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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Beowulf interviews Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Fisherman and the Dragon about a reign of racist terror on the Texas Gulf Coast. PLUS, deep fried Texas food, Democratic corruption, right wing incontinence. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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We discuss the suspense over a decision to protect the environment, a win for abortion rights, and for once something good to say about Florida, as well as the beauty of business and capitalism. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show!

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We discuss friends and family of the elderly being sued by nursing homes to extort cash, the latest anti-gay chicken scandal, Linda Sanchez's middle finger to the GOP and your calls! Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!

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This week, we discuss how caffeine affects how you shop, talk inflation and price gouging with Jin Woo Chung, senior economist at Groundwork Collaborative, and Trump golf balls. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!

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The House passes the Respect for Marriage Act (take that Clarence Thomas), and we discuss The Duck of Justice! Robin Marty, author of 'Handbook for a Post-Roe America', talks to us about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, why she hates abortion boats, and the continuing fight for women's rights. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!

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Crocodiles at it again in Florida, the corrupt CEOs of our healthcare system, and the need for both gun and law enforcement control. David calls into the show, and we discuss how armadillos will make you care about climate change. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!

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Dr. Jill Biden's "breakfast tacos" comment, a Ron DeSantis campaign run, the bizarre "I Voted" sticker that resembles how we all feel about politics and our current inflation disaster. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show!

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The right to eat dinner at Morton's Steakhouse, floating abortion clinics, and a high-speed lawnmower chase. We interview Professor Francis Boyle, author of "Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law," about how the Federalist Society is taking away our rights.

Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law
https://www.powells.com/book/protesting-power-9780742538924

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