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The end of Project Blitz! Unfortunately, in this case that only means the national theocratic campaign to rewrite our laws in a far-right Christianist image is burrowing deeper underground. The leading chronicler of this conspiracy, Fred Clarkson of Political Research Associates, will brief us on these developments.

Also, former Special Assistant to President Barack Obama. Scholar Melissa Rogers has just published a powerful new book titled Faith in American Public Life, and will be with us to share the perspectives shaped by her years in leadership positions at the Pew Forum and the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.

The documentary FOR SAMA - airing on PBS Frontline Tuesday 11/19 - takes us inside Aleppo during the brutal siege by al Assad and the Russians. Waad al-Kateab began shooting graffiti on university walls, then a revolution rose around her - as well as an overwhelming response. Best Doc, Cannes, Doc Grand Jury Prize, SXSW. I talk with directors Waad al-Kateab & Edward Watts, and with Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, who ran the last hospital in East Aleppo. The film is dedicated to the al-Kateab's daughter, Sama, born during the siege. Listen. You'll get a unique feel for Syria.

This week's Between The Lines

•Beth Rotman: Democrats Launch Formal Impeachment Inquiry as Republicans Scramble to Upend the Process

• Jose Ragas: Massive Chilean Protests Against Inequality Shatter Illusion of Neoliberal Success

•Dahr Jamail: Journalist Who’s Toured World’s Climate Change Casualties Calls for Urgent Global Response

Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she covers during the segment:

1. AXIOS: "Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Fiona Hill Transcripts from Impeachment Depositions"

2. NBC NEWS: "Second man accuses Rep. Jim Jordan of ignoring OSU abuse"

3. AXIOS: "In leaked memo, top diplomat says U.S. abandoned Kurds to "catastrophic" Turkish assault"

4. AXIOS: "2020 Democrats promise clean car agenda"

For the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by George Lutz, Founder and Executive Director of 'Honor and Remember Inc.', a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetually recognizing our fallen Military heroes and their families. Through the creation of the 'Honor and Remember Flag,' the organization's mission is to establish a public national symbol that recognizes with gratitude and respect the men and women who died in military service to America. Further goals include broad national awareness and education of the flag’s meaning and importance, and to present personalized Honor and Remember Flags to the immediate families of all our nation's fallen.

Leslie and George first discuss how and why George created the 'Honor and Remember Flag.'

George's son Tony was on patrol in Iraq when he was killed by a sniper’s bullet in 2005. As George and his family came to grips with the shock and emotional agony of this overwhelming loss, he began to reach out to other families of fallen soldiers (Gold Star Families). He found that more than anything, the families didn’t want their loved ones and sacrifice to be forgotten.

In 2008 he started 'Honor and Remember' to leave a legacy in the form of a national symbol: the Honor and Remember flag, the only symbol that publicly recognizes America's Fallen Heroes and their Families for their sacrifice. The Honor and Remember Flag is a tangible, iconic way to send a message to Gold Star Families that speaks words louder than thunder.

George is on a mission to have the Honor and Remember flag flown on every flagpole in America. 26 states have adopted the flag as their state symbol of honor and remembrance, and there are bills before the House and Senate for national adoption of the flag. To date, Honor and Remember has presented almost 4,000 handmade, personalized flags to families, and has a long waiting list.

Honor and Remember is a top rated charity, and as Americans are planning their upcoming Holiday get togethers, it’s important to remember the families whose loved ones will never be at the table again. Especially those for whom this is the first holiday season since their loss.

To finish the interview, Leslie reads from a new blog that George wrote for this year's Veterans Day.

Please consider donating to this great cause at www.honorandremember.org/donation.

Rick Smith Show - 11-08-2019 by Progressive Voices

Nicole Sandler What's News 11 - 8-19 What's by Progressive Voices

Virginia State Delegate (D-45) Mark Levine analyzes this week's historic blue wave in the Virginia and Kentucky elections, including what he believes led to the massive victories. He also discusses what's next for Virginia, including passage of the equal rights amendment, universal background checks, protecting Medicaid expansion, and more.

Finally, Mark explains how this sets the Democratic party up for success in the 2020 elections.

Watch this episode here on Periscope TV --> https://www.pscp.tv/w/1eaKbAPQboZxX

Listen to more 'Inside Scoop,' and watch Mark's TV appearances, for free at www.MarkLevinetalk.com.

Nicole Sandler What's News 11 - 7-19 by Progressive Voices

11,000 scientists issue dire warning on climate change; The planet just broiled through the hottest October ever recorded; Trump EPA moves to weaken water standards, again; PLUS: Honolulu and Maui County sue Big Oil over climate damages... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Donald Trump May Die at the Hands of his Roy Cohn Cronies by Progressive Voices