Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an update on the Los Angeles wildfires that have burned over one hundred square miles, then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll investigate Mick Mulvaney considering a lower fine than the multi-million dollar penalty the Consumer Bureau levied against Wells Fargo over illegal mortgage fees; the ‘most hated restauranteur in America’ is hit with a lawsuit over wage theft, just prior to opening a location in Trump’s DC hotel; and, the Export-Import Bank could vote as early as next week to make an anti-gay, anti-woman, anti-foreigner, it’s new president.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a classic dish from history. Today of course, is the 47th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder, so we will listen to an appearance by John and Yoko Ono on the old Dick Cavett Show, from 11 September 1971.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an update on the Los Angeles wildfires that have burned over one hundred square miles, then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll investigate Mick Mulvaney considering a lower fine than the multi-million dollar penalty the Consumer Bureau levied against Wells Fargo over illegal mortgage fees; the ‘most hated restauranteur in America’ is hit with a lawsuit over wage theft, just prior to opening a location in Trump’s DC hotel; and, the Export-Import Bank could vote as early as next week to make an anti-gay, anti-woman, anti-foreigner, it’s new president.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a classic dish from history. Today of course, is the 47th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder, so we will listen to an appearance by John and Yoko Ono on the old Dick Cavett Show, from 11 September 1971.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of Andrea Mitchell listing off almost the entire world leadership vehemently against Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine the pretzel logic Trump’s Solicitor General used to claim the KKK is a protected class; the former Colorado GOP treasurer missed a court date for a $20,000 theft because he was arrested for a $100,00 fraud in El Salvador the day before; and, two days after promising to help homeless vets, Trump’s Veterans Affairs Secretary axes a popular and effective program that prevents veterans from ending up on the street.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for an exploration of how Weaponized Outrage is a threat to Free Speech; and, the oldest and most distant black hole ever observed, is providing scientists with some surprises of when the Universe was first illuminated by starlight.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of Andrea Mitchell listing off almost the entire world leadership vehemently against Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine the pretzel logic Trump’s Solicitor General used to claim the KKK is a protected class; the former Colorado GOP treasurer missed a court date for a $20,000 theft because he was arrested for a $100,00 fraud in El Salvador the day before; and, two days after promising to help homeless vets, Trump’s Veterans Affairs Secretary axes a popular and effective program that prevents veterans from ending up on the street.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for an exploration of how Weaponized Outrage is a threat to Free Speech; and, the oldest and most distant black hole ever observed, is providing scientists with some surprises of when the Universe was first illuminated by starlight.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of Doug Jones speaking out against Roy Moore on guns, crime, and "hurting little girls,” then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine how with National Monuments in Oregon and Nevada targeted next, Trump’s attacks on public lands is just getting started; the EU blacklists 17 tax havens and gray lists 44 more, but will not impose sanctions; and, Apple has agreed to pay back Ireland 13 Billion Euros in illegal lost taxes.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on rather than making commitments, cities can slash carbon pollution right now; and, forests are key to keeping climate change in check, but since everything has a price, a new analysis finds they are grossly undervalued.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of Doug Jones speaking out against Roy Moore on guns, crime, and "hurting little girls,” then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine how with National Monuments in Oregon and Nevada targeted next, Trump’s attacks on public lands is just getting started; the EU blacklists 17 tax havens and gray lists 44 more, but will not impose sanctions; and, Apple has agreed to pay back Ireland 13 Billion Euros in illegal lost taxes.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on rather than making commitments, cities can slash carbon pollution right now; and, forests are key to keeping climate change in check, but since everything has a price, a new analysis finds they are grossly undervalued.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Monday, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday & Blue Moon Spirits Friday!

Starting off in the Front Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of ethics expert Richard Painter telling Ari Melber that Paul Manafort needs to “go back to the slammer,” then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll explore how the large number of fake comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission, has caused the New York attorney general to urge the Commission to delay the vote rolling back net neutrality rules; the founder and CEO of outdoor-gear maker, Patagonia, is suing Trump over his “evil land grab” of Bears Ears National Monument; and, another Trump company signs another deal with another foreign developer and breaks another Trump promise.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on one of the Enlightenment’s towering figures, Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist, physician, and the father of modern taxonomy also invented the index card. But like all information systems, the index card helped set the stage for categorizing people, and for the prejudice and violence that comes along with such classification.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Monday, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday & Blue Moon Spirits Friday!

Starting off in the Front Cafe, we have an amuse bouche of ethics expert Richard Painter telling Ari Melber that Paul Manafort needs to “go back to the slammer,” then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll explore how the large number of fake comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission, has caused the New York attorney general to urge the Commission to delay the vote rolling back net neutrality rules; the founder and CEO of outdoor-gear maker, Patagonia, is suing Trump over his “evil land grab” of Bears Ears National Monument; and, another Trump company signs another deal with another foreign developer and breaks another Trump promise.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on one of the Enlightenment’s towering figures, Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist, physician, and the father of modern taxonomy also invented the index card. But like all information systems, the index card helped set the stage for categorizing people, and for the prejudice and violence that comes along with such classification.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Monday, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday & Blue Moon Spirits Friday!

Starting off in the Front Cafe, we have a small hors d’oeuvre of Max Boot telling Fareed Zakaria that Trump is making him feel like a foreigner in his own country; then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine how a Vermont resident of a retirement community made ricin, and tested the poison on her neighbors; in a deal that would further consolidate the U.S. health care industry, CVS Health Corp plans to buy Aetna Inc for $69 billion; and, the Trump Administration's betrayal of American values stops for nothing, not even a hurricane.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on how novelist Joan Didion’s disillusionment with her own story and family narrative, positioned her especially well to see through the self-deceptions of others.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Monday, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday & Blue Moon Spirits Friday!

Starting off in the Front Cafe, we have a small hors d’oeuvre of Max Boot telling Fareed Zakaria that Trump is making him feel like a foreigner in his own country; then, on the rest of the menu, we’ll examine how a Vermont resident of a retirement community made ricin, and tested the poison on her neighbors; in a deal that would further consolidate the U.S. health care industry, CVS Health Corp plans to buy Aetna Inc for $69 billion; and, the Trump Administration's betrayal of American values stops for nothing, not even a hurricane.

After the break, we move to the Chef’s Table for a discussion on how novelist Joan Didion’s disillusionment with her own story and family narrative, positioned her especially well to see through the self-deceptions of others.

All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.

Bon Appetit!