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This week, we discuss the recent vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. We also talk about how Republicans are lying about Hurricane Helene to score weird political points, increasing tensions in the Middle East, and more. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Trump using hurricane Helene to spread more lies
• Trump admin pulling millions from FEMA disaster relief to send to southern border
• Marjorie Taylor Greene Appears to Say Democrats Can 'Control the Weather'
• Hurricane Helene Rumor Response page
• Trump refused to give California wildfire aid until told how many people there voted for him, ex-aide says
• Conflict is escalating between Israel and Iran
• How Mike Johnson is using faith to shield his racist colleague from accountability
• CBS made the worst decision on fact-checking
• China is the largest producer of Fentanyl internationally, followed by Mexico and India
• Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
  
  

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This week, we try to make the argument why progressives should vote FOR Kamala Harris and not against Donald Trump. We also discuss the latest attacks in Lebanon, the GOP trying to rig the rules again, and Eric Adams' indictment. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• What we know about the Hezbollah device explosions
• John Fetterman on pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah: 'I love it'
• The GOP attempt to change Nebraska’s Electoral College votes hits a snag
• GOP governor halts push to prevent Trump from losing one of Nebraska's electoral votes
• New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted, sources say
• Read the Eric Adams indictment
• If Books Could Kill: Eric Adams
• Donald Trump and JD Vance named in criminal lawsuit over lies about Haitian immigrants in Ohio
• Chappell Roan isn’t endorsing Kamala Harris. She’s taking a stand for critical thinking instead
• Chappell Roan Issues Video Statement Defending Not Endorsing a Presidential Candidate, Reiterates There Are ‘Problems on Both Sides’
• Chappell Roan TikTok Video
• Harris-Walz Campaign Website
• New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable for Families
• Kamala Harris tells WPR she supports eliminating the filibuster to restore abortion rights
• Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’
• WATCH: Harris gives speech on her economic vision in Pittsburgh
• Harris' plan to fight price gouging: what is the legal framework?
• Harris promises labor reform in Houston speech

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This week, we discuss Project 2025's secret training videos uncovered by ProPublica. We also discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt, Vance defending is comments about Haitians eating cats and dogs, and some insane updates on the North Carolina gubernatorial race. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Republicans and Conservatives Immediately Blame Democrats for Assassination Attempt
• Vance Defends False Claims About Immigrants Eating Cats: Wanted To 'Create' Media Attention
• How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True
• Republicans continue to seethe and cope over presidential debate
• NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum
• Ex-Porn Shop Employees Say Mark Robinson Was A Regular. He Denies It.
• The Lt. Governor Owes Me Money
• Trumpy Trout (real ad running on Newsmax)
• Project 2025 shakes up leadership after criticism from Democrats and Trump, but says work goes on
• Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
• Watch: 14 Hours of Never-Before-Published Videos From Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy

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This week, we break down the latest presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump... and all the Republican chaos that followed. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Origin of pet eating accusations
• The Real Story Behind Viral Pic
• Fact check: Ohio woman accused of eating cat is from Canton, not from Springfield
• Lindsay Graham says Trump’s debate team should be fired
• Trump says he won’t debate Harris again
  
  
  

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WE'RE BACK! This week, we catch up on a ton of things we missed while we were gone and look forward to the big presidential debate. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Four killed in Georgia school shooting
• Nearly 50 people have been killed, injured in K-12 school shootings across the US in 2024
• Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation
• Wired did an analysis on the transcripts of the videos that Tenet posted to their YouTube channel
• Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sawed the Head Off a Whale and Drove It Home, Daughter Says
• RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery
• Trump adds RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team
• Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery Controversy
• September YouGov Poll

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We have a special episode this week. Jason has COVID! So, instead of simply cancelling for another week, Jason will bring you some headlines from Wisconsin and Trump's really... really bad week. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Wisconsin August primary approaches (August 13th)
• Donald Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
• Elie Mystal article in The Nation
• The panel began about an hour behind schedule, partly due to an alleged argument about allowing live fact checking.

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This week, we recap another hell of a week in politics, topped off by discussing Joe Biden stepping down and Kamala taking the reins. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
• Sonya Massey, woman killed in home by police, died by homicide with gunshot to head, autopsy shows
• In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters
• Are Republicans regretting the JD Vance VP pick already?
• J.D. Vance wrote foreword of upcoming book from Project 2025 architect
• Fake story circulated about Vance fornicating with his couch
• He is into dolphin porn?
• Candace Owens: Why I Left This Religion
• Joe Biden gives national address to suspend reelection campaign
• Kamala Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination
• Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hours
• House Republicans literally had to have a meeting to try not to be overtly racist and misogynistic against Kamala Harris
• Harris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds
• Exclusive poll: Harris opens up early edge with young voters
• Harris sees boost in favorability after Biden drops out of race: POLL
  
  

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On this episode, we recap one hell of a week... and we recorded this BEFORE Biden dropped out! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• Judge Alieen Cannon dismisses classified documents case
• Rep. Schiff calls on Biden to drop out, citing ‘serious concerns’ that he can’t win
• BlueLabs Analytics Poll
• Most say Biden should withdraw from the Presidential race
• All of the negative things Vance has said about Trump in the past
• Hardline anti-abortion with no exceptions history
• Did gay dating app Grindr crash during the RNC in Milwaukee?
• Cleveland Was Bombarded with White Dudes on Grindr During the RNC

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This week, we take a look at the 2024 GOP Platform... in all its insane and poorly-written glory. We also discuss the latest updates on Biden and Trump ahead of the RNC. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• George Clooney pens op-ed in New York Times calling for Biden to step aside
• Team Biden suspects that Obama is behind the revolt to push him out: report
• List of Trump administration officials who are also involved in Project 2025
• SiegedSec, a collective of self proclaimed “gay furry hackers” have released two gigabytes of Heritage Foundation data
• GOP Convention this week in our very own city of Milwaukee
• The 2024 GOP Platform
• RNC platform committee approves Trump-backed GOP agenda in Milwaukee
• THE BUDGETARY AND ECONOMIC COSTS OF ADDRESSING UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRATION: ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
  
  

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This week, we dive into all of the depressing news from the Supreme Court, the recent presidential debate, and the discourse around whether Biden should step aside for 2024. Happy belated July 4th, everyone. Are you feeling patriotic yet? If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:

• The Chevron Doctrine has been overturned, undermining all federal regulation
• Trump v. United States
• RFK Jr.’s Family Doesn’t Want Him to Run. Even They May Not Know His Darkest Secrets.
• CNN Presidential Debate (if you're morbidly curious)
• Biden down 2-3% in polling following the debate