Guest: Dan Froomkin, media critic, Press Watch

Polls and other new data points continue to suggest that the 2022 midterm elections may defy conventional wisdom in these un-conventional times. Sitting Republican governor calls GOP gubernatorial nominee 'not mentally stable.' 18 former top Trump Administration officials debunk Trump's false claims that he 'declassified' documents he stole from the White House as 'ludicrous.' Media critic DAN FROOMKIN explains why U.S. corporate media is still cowed by the radical Right and still failing in its constitutional mandate to inform and educate the electorate, deeply invested in false, misleading 'both sides' framing, and CNN's abrupt cancellation of the last remaining media criticism program on broadcast/cable TV.

New Dept. of Energy data confirms Inflation Reduction Act will reduce US emissions 40% by 2030, and any new emissions under the law will be overwhelmingly offset by its CO2 reductions. House Republicans still calling climate change a 'hoax'. GOP 2020 Election denier set to win Wyoming Sec. of State, with election deniers winning the GOP nominations for chief elections official in 5 swing states. Hand recounts are helpful to restore confidence in election results. Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty to 15 counts of tax fraud. Justice Dept. argues release of affidavit for FBI search of Trump property for stolen documents would endanger ongoing investigations. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Marcy Wheeler, National security journalist, Emptywheel.net

n the Wyoming GOP primary, ultra-conservative GOP Rep. Liz Cheney lost to a Trump-backed 2020 election denier, and vowed to 'do whatever it takes' to stop Trump from getting 'anywhere near the Oval Office.' Results from Alaska's U.S. House open primary will be delayed for weeks due to Ranked Choice Voting, with former GOP Gov. Sarah Palin among the top vote-getters. National security journalist Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel explains the latest developments and what you need to know about the highly sensitive documents retrieved by the FBI that Donald Trump stole from the White House -- what is known/unknown, potential paths forward, and much more.

Guest: Stephanie Foggett, The Soufan Center

Pres. Biden signed into law the landmark climate-healthcare-tax reform bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Democrats without a single GOP vote. Rightwing America is showing its true colors with a surge in violent incidents and rhetoric, calling for violence, mayhem and murder of American law enforcement officials, led there by disgraced former President Donald Trump in the wake of the FBI's court-approved search to retrieve documents he stole. Rightwing extremism expert STEPHANIE FOGGETT explains how far-right extremists spread their ideology of hate and why rightwing domestic extremism is now considered the greatest threat facing the US, and offers historical context and solutions. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Republicans escalate efforts to deflect attention away from Trump's theft of classified documents from the White House. FBI/DHS issue advisory warning of 'unprecedented' surge in far-right extremist threats against law enforcement in wake of FBI court-approved search of Trump's FL residence. Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is a target in GA probe of 2020 election theft conspiracy, as Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) ordered to testify in the probe. Trump Organization's CFO Weisselberg expected to plead guilty to fraud. Callers weigh in...

Guest: David Roberts, Volts newsletter

Judge unseals the warrant detailing 'probable cause' for the FBI's court-approved search of Donald Trump's FL residence, showing that Trump is under federal criminal investigation for obstruction of justice, unlawful removal of government records, and alleged violations of the Espionage Act. House Democrats pass the Inflation Reduction Act, containing historic investments in climate and healthcare, with zero Republican votes. Environmental journalist David Roberts explains the well-founded criticisms of the I.R.A., its key mechanisms, and why, on balance, it is likely to be a 'transformative' game-changer for the economy and the multi-generational fight to address climate change.

Disturbing new revelations in the federal criminal probe of disgraced former Pres. Donald Trump's theft of classified documents. Trump/Republicans are lying to their supporters about the court-approved search. US AG Merrick Garland asked federal court to unseal the warrant. Trump's incendiary rhetoric inspired political violence -- a rightwing supporter attempted to attack an FBI field office; others unleashed a flood of death threats to the judge who signed the warrant. Hilarious new Lincoln Project ad needles Trump. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Randall D. Eliason, former Chief, Public Corruption/Fraud Section, US Justice Department

Days after the FBI executed a court-approved search warrant at his private residence in Florida, Donald Trump repeatedly invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination in the NY Attorney General's probe into bank, tax and insurance fraud allegations against him. Former DOJ official Randall Eliason separates the speculation from the facts in both investigations, and offers insight and analysis into what is known/not known, key aspects of criminal procedure, and potential pathways moving forward. Also today: noteworthy results from Tuesday's midterm primaries in CT, MN, WI, and VT. Trump-endorsed 2020 election deniers are winning the GOP nomination for state offices key to the 2024 Presidential election.

The FBI executed a court-approved search warrant on Donald Trump's Florida mansion on Monday. We break down what is known and unknown confirmed about the search and its broader implications. Republicans vowed to exact revenge on the Justice Dept. in response. GOP nominees for all top offices in Arizona are all 2020 election deniers. Michigan's GOP Attorney General nominee implicated in an unlawful, serious voting system security breach. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Dr. Michael E. Mann, Penn State Univ.

As climate scientists' dire predictions about the impacts of man-made global warming come to pass earlier than predicted, Democrats finally succeeded in passing a landmark healthcare, climate, tax and deficit reduction bill in the US Senate despite total Republican opposition. We delve into the details of the Inflation Reduction Act, from healthcare to corporate taxes to climate. Climate scientist DR. MICHAEL E. MANN explains the upsides and downsides of the climate provisions in the bill, and how voters can help. Callers weigh in...