Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

Markos Moulitsas is in for #ThursdayKos and he digs right into the latest numbers that show a dip in President Biden’s approval rating. He and Mark also take a look at the many opportunities Democrats could be seizing, if Republicans weren’t working overtime to stop them--and let us not forget how Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin make it that much more difficult. Markos also speaks to the realities of pulling out of Afghanistan.

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The House has passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act, which is a significant step forward in protecting our democracy. Mark talks to us today about the history of voter suppression and how securing these legal protections are crucial in fighting racism and ultimately, tyranny.

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Fox News would like to you believe that the Afghanistan war is President Biden’s fault, but the irony is that some of the talking heads on the network were literally part of the administration that started it all with George Bush. Mark plays some network clips for us and discusses the origin of the war, and how the GOP would like to ignore the reality of history. Mark also gives us some more information on this weekend’s Make Good Trouble Rally happening in Washington D.C..

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The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) has justified the murder of Dana Mitchell Young Jr. (also known as Malik) by saying they mistook a black COVID-19 face mask he was wearing, for a handgun. He wound up dead in an alley and now his family wants answers--especially because the cop who murdered him has a violent history. Ms. Khadijah Shabazz is not just an activist and mother-in-law to Malik, but is also serving as spokesperson for her daughter who has filed a lawsuit against the LA Sheriff's Department for Malik's killing. Ms. Khadijah shares the story of how they uncovered the truth about Malik’s murder in a devastating way on the day of his funeral service, and how she hopes to get justice for her family, as well as the other 950 Black and Brown men who were killed or harmed by the LAPD in the last 10 years.

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The Biden administration has announced that vaccinated individuals will need a booster shot. Dr. Bechara Choucair is the White House Vaccinations Coordinator so he has the inside information on the two reasons we’ll need that booster, when we’ll need it, and when, exactly, the program will begin to roll out.

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Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos and Civiqs and host of podcast “The Brief” returns from his summer hiatus and we need to process all that’s happening. Markos provides insight on the situation in Afghanistan from his perspective as a veteran, and also explores the history of the war, spanning four presidents who all shoulder some level of responsibility, and how the U.S. literally built the Taliban army. Back on U.S. soil, what’s happening with Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin? And why does Markos think we have a huge challenge ahead of us with the 2022 midterm elections? If you stick around to the end, Mark has some additional information on the Make Good Trouble Rally in Washington D.C. on August 28th.

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July produced an impressively healthy jobs report, after a long COVID-19 recession, which gives Labor Secretary Marty Walsh a lot of hope for our recovery. He shares lingering concerns on the Delta variant, but believes in the $1.3 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that will assist in boosting the economy with better job training, more opportunities, and increased wages.

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Eric Boehlert, Writer and Publisher of Pressrun.media, is our fearless leader in covering the press, and how they cover news on Capitol Hill and across the country. In today’s episode, he digs into Chuck Todd’s overcompensation for the bias liberal media accusation, and wonders why White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has to continually defend President Biden’s trips to Delaware as the media tries to create a “gotcha” moment. And while they’re busy covering Biden’s weekend visits to his home, they’re failing to cover the fact that Rep. Matt Gaetz is under investigation for child sex trafficking. Another important question Eric has for mainstream media: where are the headlines on the blockbuster July Jobs Report?

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New questions have emerged surrounding vaccinations: what’s the deal with boosters, especially for the immunocompromised? When will the vaccine start wearing off? Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder of Advancing Health Equity, answers all that and more. She breaks down the difference between Emergency Use Authorization and the typical approval process, and fills us in on the Lambda variant and if it’s something to be concerned about just yet.

Read more about Dr. Blackstock and Advancing Health Equity HERE: https://advancinghealthequity.com/about/

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We’re inching closer to the start of the school year, and parents, students, and school staff are wondering what that will actually look like, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 remains a big concern. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is with us today to discuss the Biden Administration’s large-scale plans for reopening safely and ensuring students have the support systems they need to get acclimated again--mentally, physically, and emotionally. And if you stick around to the end of the episode, Mark has a special announcement.

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