In this episode, host Mitch Jeserich speaks with Betty Koed, the Official Senate Historian, about the history of the filibuster, as well as Trump’s pick, Neil Gorsuch to replace Antonin Scalia.
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What does Donald Trump’s 2 out, 1 in executive order on federal regulations mean? A lot more than you think. Public Citizen’s Robert Weissman will join us on today’s show to discuss the threats to public safety and security that Trump’s order could pose. And, Trump’s appointment of his chief strategist, Steve Bannon – a … Continued
On today’s show, we discuss Trump’s Supreme Court Justice nomination with Marjorie Cohn (professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and former president of the National Lawyers Guild). Then, the history of the Senate filibuster with Betty Koed (official Senate historian). Source: Wikipedia
Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s Supreme Court Pick, Has History of Ruling Against Workers, Women & Regulation; “Stolen Seat”: A Look Back on How Republicans Blocked Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee; President Bannon?: Racist, Islamophobic Breitbart Leader Consolidates Power in Trump White House; Rev. Jesse Jackson: Confirming Sessions as Attorney General Would Stick a Knife Through MLK’s Work; … Continued
The origin of the mind, and the of origin of religion, using evolutionary theory. With guests Dr. Daniel Dennet and Steven Pinker. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
The last three years have been the hottest on record. But, rather than urgently addressing global warming, we now have a government helmed by a climate denier, who has chosen the head of Exxon Mobil as his Secretary of State. Are we doomed? Leftwing environmentalist Tom Athanasiou thinks not. He believes the Trump backlash provides … Continued
In this episode Mitch speaks with Republican historian Geoffery Kabaservice, about the political terrain of the Republican party, and how Trump could use it to consolidate the right. He is the author of a number of books including Rule and Ruin: The Downfall Of Moderation And The Destruction Of The Republican Party, From Eisenhower To The … Continued
Mass resistance to Trump’s Muslim ban erupts at major airports around the country over the weekend. We’ll speak with Deepa Iyer author of We Too Sing America about what happened and what’s next on the legal, political, and activist front. And, we’ll dig into Trump’s claims of massive voter fraud with Jennifer Clark of the … Continued
On today’s show, Mitch Jeserich talks to Tyson Slocum (Public Citizen) about the selection of Trump’s cabinet. Then, Cat Brooks discusses the controversial speaker Milo Yiannopoulos with Joseph Lavery (Assistant Professor of English at UCB) and Alan-Michael Weatherford (doctoral candidate at Washington University). Yiannopoulos has been invited to speak at UC Berkeley this week, which has sparked fierce … Continued
Watergate Veterans: Just Like Nixon, Donald Trump Appears to Think He is Above the Law; The Attorney General Defied Trump’s Muslim Ban. He Did One Thing He Knows How to Do: He Fired Her; Sarsour v. Trump: Palestinian-American Activist Sues the President to Overturn Muslim Ban; Former Watergate Prosecutor: We Need Officials Who Will Stand … Continued