Mikey Weinstein from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation joins Thom, with a very very special message for Pete Hegseth.

And then- Progressive Representative Mark Pocan takes listener calls and clues us all in on what things look like from his seat in Congress.

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Why is Trump bending the knee to Putin?

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As Trump buddies up to Putin and the dictator of Saudi, why is he doing everything he can to drop our close NATO allies in the EU?

Also- the enduring mystery of the right wing flirtation with Nazi imagery.

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Why are Republican leaders echoing Hitler’s symbology and rhetoric — and getting away with it?

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Since a whistleblower – Alexander Vindman – almost took Trump down with his second impeachment, Trump’s making sure that whistleblowers won’t have a chance again. The DOGE teenagers are seeking access to the IRS system - what could possibly go wrong? Has Trump become master King of the US Senate? Trump is handing Putin a "gift from the Gods."

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Trump’s use of a terrorist’s mantra should terrify us all...

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Donald Trump has already begun dismantling the Environment Protection Agency including the so-called God Squad made up of Cabinet-level members to protect endangered species. Meanwhile Tesla's armored government vehicle contract disappears from the website as Musk faces increased scrutiny.

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The Supreme Court is Corrupt, Congress is a Rubber Stamp, & the President is Lawless—What Happens Next? Welcome to James Madison’s nightmare: The very definition of Tyranny. ‘Our Democracy Is Under Siege’ Former Treasury Secretaries Write Scathing NY Times Op-Ed Warning Against DOGE’s ‘Threat to America’ Emboldened racists are now impersonating ICE throughout America...Look out!

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While Vance talks appeasement in Munich, Republicans have unveiled their proposed budget, which- surprise!- offers the very rich yet another huge tax cut.

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The SAVE Act is the most dangerous voter suppression bill in modern history…

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