The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to break down former President Donald Trump's legal problems, including both his criminal and civil trials.

Then, Edwith Theogene, Senior Director of racial equity and justice at American Progress, explains President Biden's new equity plan, and details attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plans throughout the United States. Finally, Edwith tells us about a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in housing lending by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.

He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His handle on X is @PaulLisnek.

In her role at CAP, Edwith Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.

Her handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.

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