That’s what’s really going on here: for the zealots in the most extreme parts of the forced birth movement — which has taken control of the GOP — it’s all about the punishment of women...

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Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast contemplates the meaning of our Independence Day and The Magna Carta. Listeners weigh-in on the much hyped drama of the recent debate debacle, and initiate a movement for red and blue yard sign messages for the Fourth of July.

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Tragically, for the third time in our nation’s history, patriots who believe in the ideals of July 4, 1776 must defend America against those who don’t...

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Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast brings back "News With My Dad" featuring Joe Smith. Plus Guest Interview: Professor Kermit Roosevelt of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School on his new book "The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story."

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The only remedy at this late stage in this 50+ yearlong campaign to remake America is a massive revolt this fall at the ballot box, turning Congress over to Democrats while holding the White House.

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Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast engages with listeners on the composition of his new poem, The Supreme Court Sucks. Guest Interview: Elliot Mincberg, Senior Fellow of People For the American Way.

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Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast weighs listener opinions about the recent presidential debate debacle and casts a light on the sneaky SCOTUS decisions that slipped by in the fracas.

Now that you've had a few days to think it through...how DO you feel about Biden v. Trump? (Is it really a choice?!)

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Six Republicans on the Supreme Court just gave Trump - should he become president again - Putin-like powers...

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Bribery is legal thanks to our out of control Supreme Court. Thom Hartmann is trying to find out why the Senate won't do its job and regulate the Supreme Court before something disastrous happens. Biden recovers from debate blunder with steadying speech in NC. Guest Interview: Svante Myrick is President & CEO of People For the American Way - PFAW's efforts to ensure democracy during the 2024 election, protecting not only American rights but also addressing a judicial system that is wildly divergent from the views of the average American.

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UPFs should also be heavily taxed due to impact on health and mortality, says scientist who coined the term. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports from the war zone of Russian aggression. Geeky Science! A butterfly flew across the Atlantic Ocean! How do they store enough energy?

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