Hellbent

Devon and Drexel discuss the government shutdown that came on Friday as a result of the Democrats withholding their votes on the spending bill until they negotiated a DACA fix. They also discuss why the Democrats ultimately decided to vote to reopen the government with a stop gap spending bill this morning without gaining any real concessions from the Republicans. Sarah is back with Sarah's Shouty Soapbox. This week, she talks about Larry Nassar and the systemic failures that allowed 140+ young girls to be sexually abused.

Devon sits down with Gina Ortiz Jones, who is running for congress in Texas' 23rd district. They discuss voting rights in Texas, responsible immigration, and why she believes that white supremacy is a dire threat to our national security.

Follow Gina @ginaortizjones and donate to her campaign at http://ginaortizjones.com

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's racist comments and this administration's love for "merit-based" immigration. They also talk about the shocking number of Republican law makers who are not seeking reelection in the 2018 midterm elections. Sarah comes back in her weekly segment "Sarah's Shouty Soapbox" and tackles the the controversy around the Shitty Media Men list.

Devon sits down with Maris Kabas, the editoral director for Hope, a new platform that marries news with activism. They discuss news fatigue, educating yourself, Oprah and what you can you do about DACA.

You can find out more about Hope at http://meethope.us

Devon and Drexel discuss the bananas comments from Trump from his Camp David meeting with Republican leadership (minus Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III) and what exactly is going on with the "stable genius" tweets from the so-called president. They also discuss with the Oprah speech at last night's Golden Globes with special input from Sarah. Look for an entire bonus block from Devon and Drexel on an impending government shut down and what the hell is going on with CHIP. http://www.patreon.com/HellbentPodcast

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Devon and special guest host Drexel discuss the trashfire that was 2017, Trump's insistence that his nuclear button is bigger than North Korea's, and Steve Bannon making comments about how the Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 with Jared Kushner, Don Jr. and Paul Manafort was treasonous. They also look forward to the 2018 midterms and discuss some themes that are likely to come up in this year's races.

Devon and special guest host Drexel Heard (Host of The Political Beat on AfterBuzz TV @DrexelHeard) discuss Doug Jones' win in Alabama and the Dreamers Act and what it has to do with the impending government shut down.

Devon sits down with Neera Tanden, President of the Center For American Progress to talk about getting Doug Jones sworn in, what that means for the Republican's tax plan. We also discuss what the DNC is trying to reform with their Unity Reform Commission and how sexual harassment permeates our political climate.

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Devon and Sarah discuss Time's Person of the Year article, John Conyer's and Al Franken's departure from the House and Senate over sexual harassment and assault allegations, and why we as Democrats need to force these men out of office.

Devon speaks with Rewire News' Jessica Mason Pieklo about the Supreme Court taking on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and what it could potentially mean for LGBTQ rights in the future.

Devon and Sarah discuss how the GOP passed their garbage tax bill and what Flynn's guilty plea means for the White House.

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's most recent racial slurs and the GOP's disastrous tax "reform" bill.

Devon also sits down with Sarah Kendzior to discuss North Korea, net neutrality and how to reinstate faith in our democratic institutions.