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(2016/04/26) Battle for the Ballot (Voting Rights)
Edition #1009 Today we take a look at the disgustingly undemocratic efforts being waged to minimize the number of people who vote in our elections. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...
(2016/04/22) Democracy Sprung (Money in Politics)
Edition #1008 Today we take a look at the continued fight against the corrupting effects of money in politics including this month’s record-breaking civil disobedience protests at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC Be part of...
(2016/04/19) No place like home (History of Gentrification)
Edition #1007 Today we take a look at how racism and economics combine to form a self-reinforcing legacy of unfair housing policies and practices that benefit the wealthy and disadvantage the poor Be part of the show! Leave a message at...
(2015/09/22) In search of the good life (Culture) (Repost)
Edition #955 Today we take a look at the inherent contradictions in the standard way of pursuing happiness in western culture and examine some alternatives Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....
(2016/04/12) How we got to here (Modern History of the Conservative Movement)
Edition #1006 Today we take a look at the last several decades of the conservative movement and the Republican party, where they came from and how we got to where we are. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show...
(2016/04/08) How not to be terrorized (Brussels Bombing)
Edition #1005 Today we take a look at some of the various responses to the recent bombing in Brussels, Belgium. Unsurprisingly, politicians who traditionally thrive on fear-mongering are encouraging us to be afraid, just as the terrorists would...
(2016/04/05) Understanding the 2016 election conservative wedge issue (Trans Rights)
Edition #1004 Today we take a look at the hate-mongering conservative, fright fest issue du jour, trans people being allowed to use public restrooms without harassment. Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate and ignorance, fear and hatred...
(2016/04/01) The battle to reorganize the economy (Sharing Economy vs. Coops)
Edition #1003 Today we take a look at the raging battle for the soul of the new economy. The age of working at the factory for decades before retiring with a pension and gold watch is well behind us but what’s coming next? A world where...
(2016/03/29) Merrick Garland and the fight for the Supreme Court
Edition #1002 Today we take a look at the power of the Supreme Court, the importance of getting the right people on the bench and the unfortunate reality that Merrick Garland is not someone that progressives should be supporting Be part of...
(2016/03/25) The scales are tipping (Climate)
Edition #1001 Today we examine how the climate denial industry works and look forward to the positive trends in renewable energy Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond...