Episode 715 | America Considers War with Iran over Houthi Attack in Saudi Arabia. One Democratic Senator, Chris Coons, already laid out the map for Trump to take. Notwithstanding we absolutely must get an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), let's discuss why it is that we have NO moral obligation or legal justification to go to war on behalf of Saudi Arabia.

Second on the show: Bret Kavanaugh. More allegations have surfaced, and now Democratic leaders are considering impeaching the Supreme Court justice. But let's discuss powerful men and how it has been the case through history that they are able to get away with abuse because we don't believe women.

Episode 714 | Progressive Foreign Policy Questions.

We need to be able to offer a coherent and complete Progressive foreign policy that goes beyond analyses that end at "end America empire." While we all absolutely agree that American intervention and imperialists pursuits across the globe have been catastrophic--- if we take America completely out of the equation, there are still questions that we must answer to form a coherent progressive foreign policy.

Tonight is the Democratic debate! Initially, I wanted Warren and Sanders to not touch each other. However, Warren released her health care plan and it includes private insurers. This is not Medicare for All and I think tonight we need to be able to show the nation why this distinction matters.

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Episode 713 | Tucker Carlson of Fox News claims John Bolton was progressive. The level of lies and propaganda has gotten to an unimaginable level when one of the most devout conservatives in American history can be tossed away as a progressive for the convenience of the weekly news cycle and for the benefit of their Dear Leader, Donald Trump. But this is our new reality.

Also, I had the chance to speak with activist and community organizer, Cori Bush. She is a candidate for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. We discussed her background, her politics, her activism and how her faith informs all of that.

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Episode 712 | John Bolton is OUT! And the world is safer because of it. The irony of the situation is that Trump fired him for fiercely opposing Trump's secret meeting with the Taliban. And as I always say, when two monsters fight, we should sit back and enjoy the show.

I had the chance to interview Brooke Thomas of The Young Turks Network. We spoke about being Black in media -- particularly in progressive media. The full interview is available on Patreon.com/TheBpdShow.

Tomorrow we speak with Cori Bush -- activist, organizer, and candidate for MO-01 congressional seat.

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Episode 711 | The Trump administration is rejecting Hurricane Dorian refugees -- calling some of them "gangsters and drug dealers." Let's discuss.

Hank Green (one-half of the VlogBrothers) wants to know why the Left doesn't have anything like PragerU. Well, Hank, let me explain. (And I'll see you next Tuesday).

Finally, PragerU has gone full-Nazi propaganda. Let's discuss in terms of the global white supremacy that is so resurgent.

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Episode 708 | Trump's Legion of (Rhymes with Doom)

**WARNING ⚠️ There is language in this episode that will offend many and make for an uncomfortable listening experience. I don't apologize for the language. Just want to give you a fair warning. ⚠️ **

This is a tough episode for me. I don't like discussing internal Black issues publicly. I generally like to only discuss these issues at our monthly secret society of Blackness meetings. But this can't wait. Let's discuss Trump's legion of doom -- his legion of black folks who Stepin Fetich their ways to a nice check.

And keep in mind -- unlike what some have said on Twitter, I don't think they are mentally ill and I think they are making a conscious decision to fill a lane that the vast majority of Black folks would never dare fill. Finally, they're making money doing this. So they're laughing all the way to the bank.

Episode 708 | The Family is a Netflix documentary about an "enigmatic Conservative Christian group... The Family wields strong influence over Washington D.C. in pursuit of its global ambitions."

In this episode, I speak with the author of the book that the documentary is based on, Jeff Sharlet. We dig into this series as well as the political and social implications of a religious organization that wields this much influence over political leaders.

Episode 707 | Interview with Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times | Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

I had the chance to speak with Jamelle Bouie of the New York Times and we discussed his articles on a range of topics from politics to race and media bias. Full, un-edited version of the conversation available for Patrons.

Also, xenophobic violence has erupted as Black South Africans are targeting Nigerians. We'll listen to the reaction by President Cycil Ramaphosa and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighter, Julius Malema. You will recall, we did an extensive episode on Malema's plan to expropriate farmland from white South Africans without compensation. Episode 556 is available here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/thebenjamindixonshow/episode-556-south-african-land-expropria

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Episode 706 | The Labor Force Awakens

When last we met, our heroes had sacrificed.... okay nevermind. I can't possibly write this description in the format of a Star Wars episode... but I tried.

Labor Day 2019 and labor is as important today as ever before.

Check out this video of a woman who uses a new law in Mississippi to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and "Mixed Race" marriages.

Finally, it hurts me to have to say this: but Jay Z is a Stepin Fetchit-@$$-N*gga. Listen to this clip and let's discuss the real implications of blaming "angry young men" for their assassinations by the police.