Guest: Ron Fein, Legal Director, Free Speech For People

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! Constitutional law expert RON FEIN discusses Free Speech For People's years-long effort to apply the Constitution's 'Insurrection Clause' to Donald Trump, how the corrupted, activist US Supreme Court twisted its plain text to avoid doing so, and what it means for US elections and rule of law going forward. Sweden joins NATO to protect against Russia's aggression. Biden announced the US military will deliver aid to Gaza via a temporary port. Texas utility company admits its equipment started record Texas wildfire. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' Origina airdate 3-7-2024.

Sen. Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) calls for new elections in Israel, calling Israel's far-right PM Netanyahu an 'obstacle to peace.' Congress' push to ban TikTok is a terrible idea. Ex-FBI informant whose lies from Russian intelligence were used as basis for House GOP's sham impeachment inquiry into Biden was paid $600k by Trump's business associates in 2020. Trump advisor Peter Navarro loses bid to avoid prison. Major updates in two of Trump's criminal trials, and more. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Kelly Sampson, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

The Brady Centers' KELLY SAMPSON discusses recent court verdicts finding the National Rifle Association engaged in fraud and other illegal activities, new gun manufacturer lobbyist groups working to halt popular gun safety reforms, and ongoing efforts at the local, state and federal level to address the nationa's deadly epidemic of gun violence. New updates in the 2024 election. Georgia judge dismisses 6 of 41 felony counts against Donald Trump and co-conspirators in sprawling investigation into their efforts to steal the 2020 election.

Another House Republican retires, citing GOP 'dysfunction.' Trump's takeover of the RNC is complete after installing his daughter-in-law, and the firing of insufficiently loyal staffers previews Trump's stated plans to purge and remake the federal workforce to serve him. Wisconson MAGA wants to oust insufficiently Trumpy far-right Assembly Speaker. Trasncripts, testimony contradict Special Counsel Robert Hur's report smearing Joe Biden's mental faculties. How corporate media outlets can and must do better in their political reporting. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

It's Daylight Saving Time, and we have a 'hack' that might help adjust to the switch. Pres. Biden delivered a feisty State of the Union that freaked out Republicans. The GOP's SOTU response was bizarre, promoting an outrageous lie to mislead the public about border issues. Biden Admin. releases new budget focused on expanding social programs and raising taxes on the rich/corporations to pay their fair share. Trump hosted and celebrated Hungarian dictator Viktor Orban in FL. Thousands marched outside the Academu Awards broadcast to protest Israel's attack on Gaza. Callers weigh in.

Guest: Heather 'Digby' Parton, Salon; 'Driftglass', Pro Left Podcast

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! In a stunning announcement, the rightwing majority on the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over Donald Trump's ridiculous claim that he has 'absolute immunity' for his attempt to steal the 2020 election and any other crimes he committed while in office, which could delay Trump's criminal trial until after the 2024 election. A NY appeals court rejected Trump's efforts to bargain over his $455 million fine for committing massive fraud via his corrupt company. Opinion columnist HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and 'DRIFTGLASS' of The Professional Left Podcast, bring insight, analysis, context, and perspective on these key, historic events. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.' Original airdate 3-8-2024.

Guest: Ron Fein, Legal Director, Free Speech For People

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! Constitutional law expert RON FEIN discusses Free Speech For People's years-long effort to apply the Constitution's 'Insurrection Clause' to Donald Trump, how the corrupted, activist US Supreme Court twisted its plain text to avoid doing so, and what it means for US elections and rule of law going forward. Sweden joins NATO to protect against Russia's aggression. Biden announced the US military will deliver aid to Gaza via a temporary port. Texas utility company admits its equipment started record Texas wildfire. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! We cover notable results, news, concerns, and voting system problems from Super Tuesday's 16 states primaries and caucuses. Biden and Trump won nearly all of their contests, but Trump's support was significantly eroded by Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race without endorsing him. Other notable results include a Holocaust-denying Republican nominee in North Carolina, and a substantial 'Uncommitted' vote protesting the Biden Administration's policies towards Israel's war in Gaza that appears to be bearing fruit.

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! It's Super Tuesday elections in 16 states. New study finds racial gap between white and black voters has doubled since Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act. Republican 'voter fraud' fraudsters ramping up voter suppression tactics to purge voters from the rolls in swing states. Trump's CFO Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury in Trump's massive civil bank-tax-insurance fraud lawsuit. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) slapped with more charges in bribery scandal. 'Christian' Liberty Univ. fined $14 million for covering up sexual assaults. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest 'Green News Report.'

Guest: Lisa Graves, former U.S. Asst. Deputy Attorney General; Chris Geidner, Law Dork

PLEASE DONATE to KPFK! The corrupt rightwing supermajority on the US Supreme Court reverse-engineered a ruling to prevent states from using the plain language of 14th Amendment's 'Insurrection Clause' to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. The dissenting liberal justices made clear the 9-0 ruling was really 5-4. Former U.S. Asst. Deputy Attorney General LISA GRAVES and legal journalist CHRIS GEIDNER explain the legal aspects of the hypocritical ruling by the rightwing justices, with context, history, and insight. Also today: GOP contender Nikki Haley won her first GOP primary, Trump threatened voters, and Super Tuesday is on March 5 - be sure to vote!