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Five rig workers missing in natural gas rig explosion in Oklahoma; DHS waives major environmental laws for Trump's border wall; Treasury Dept. withholds disaster fund from Puerto Rico; Trump slaps big tariffs on cheap solar panels imported from China; PLUS: Keeping national parks open during a government shutdown "incredibly idiotic," says former director of National Parks... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Nicole Sandler What's News 01 - 23 - 2018 by Progressive Voices

Our government dysfunction is at an all time visible high as the shutdown is on again and off again, and Karel has a lot to say about it. Plus, what do you do when loving, caring family members believe really stupid stuff? Listen daily at reallykarel.com or in the Karel Cast app at reallykarel.com . your $5 monthly subscription at patreon.com/karel really helps.

Today's show is guest hosted by veteran progressive journalists, strategists and activists Cliff Schecter ("The Real McCain") and John Aravosis (The Economist, AMERICAblog News & LGBT).

During today's show, and twice per week via their "Unpresidented Podcast," they give you an unfiltered and humorous insider's look at the latest political news, and the action steps you need to get involved and RESIST.

Today they discuss whether the Democrats made a good deal in reopening the Government, as well as CHIP, DACA, and the 2018 Women’s March.

You can find the 'Unpresidented' Podcast at www.UnPresidentedPodcast.com and the premium version at www.Patreon.com/UnPresidentedPodcast. The Twitter handle for the podcast is @UnPresidentPod. Cliff's handle is @CliffSchecter and John's is @Aravosis.

Additionally, Cliff and John are now hosting the 'Leslie Marshall Show' each Monday from 3-4pm ET during January, February, and March while Mark Levine is in session as a Virginia State Delegate.

Our guest host today is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)

Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.

1. DACA, Dreamers

Guest 1: Ryan Collins, Director of Government Affairs, Center for American Progress

Tweets: @collinsr

Guest 2: Juan Escalante, Communications Manager, America's Voice

Tweets: @JuanSaaa

2. Dodd-Frank deregulation measures being voted on in the Senate

Guest 1: Joe Valenti, Director, Consumer Finance, Center for American Progress

Tweets: @moneyjoev

Guest 2: Ryan Collins, Director of Government Affairs, Center for American Progress

Tweets: @collinsr

The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.

Melanie is NOT off to Davos, a fashion icon's must visit resort, no anniversary dinner Monday night…she's out of there, plus, Oscar noms are in, but is it me, or are movies Meh. Listen daily at reallykarel.com and support the show at patreon.com/karel

Rick Smith Show - 01-23-2018 by Progressive Voices

Background Briefing 01-22-2018 by Progressive Voices

Ever wonder why kids nowadays are unable to relax or concentrate for very long? Melissa has an idea after watching parents drop their kids off at pre-school. And there is one product out now that she doesn't think even one person is going to buy. What is it? Plus Melissa explains why women need to take the lead on ending the fight between liberals and conservatives.

Nurse Talk 01-20-2018 by Progressive Voices