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(2017/03/07) A case against the myth of individualism (Culture)
Edition #1085 Today we look at the dangerous myths of individualism and the American Dream™, some of their origins and some of their consequences Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A...
(2017/03/03) Running the Ship-of-State Aground (Foreign Policy)
Edition #1084 Today we look at how Trump is currently running his foreign policy programs and where he’s planning to take it Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a...
(2017/02/28) Trump’s immigration crackdown has begun
Edition #1083 Today we look at Trump’s new immigration crackdown and several of the reasons why it’s a bad idea Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On...
(2017/02/24) The economics of our environment (Capitalism vs. the Climate)
Edition #1082 Today we look at the intersection of the climate and capitalism in the shadow of the most crony capitalist administration in American history Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...
(2017/02/21) Where the Democrats went wrong and how to bring them back
Edition #1081 Today we look at the past failings of the Democratic party over the past several decades that brought us to our current point and then look for ways to turn that ship around Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes...
(2017/02/17) Corporate media’s fight for legitimacy in the age of Trump
Edition #1080 Today we look at the state of the corporate-controlled media in the age of Trump, how you can navigate those murky waters and what we can do to make it better Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....
(2017/02/14) If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu (Trumpian Economics)
Edition #1079 Today we look at the plans being cooked up by Trump and the GOP to screw the people and enrich the corporations Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a...
(2017/02/10) Unnecessary, ineffective and un-American (Muslim Ban)
Edition #1078 Today we lay out the story so far of Trump’s attempt to make good on his campaign promise to ban muslims from entering the country Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A...
(2016/11/01) Making a genuine effort to understand Trump conservatives (Repost)
Edition #1054 Today we dive deeply into the world of conservatives as described in the new book “Strangers in their own Land” by Arlie Russel Hochschild in an attempt to understand how some non-deplorable people in the country could be supporting...
(2017/02/03) Witnessing an Emerging Autocracy (Trump’s America)
Edition #1077 Today we look briefly at Trump’s cabinet, his communication style, his inaugural speech and the foreboding nature of it all Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond...
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