The first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump was held Wednesday. Trump is just the fourth president in U.S. history to face impeachment. Two witnesses testified before the House Intelligence Committee: George Kent, a deputy assistant secretary of state, and William Taylor, a former ambassador and the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine. … Continued
House Democrats subpoenaed President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani Monday, seeking documents related to his work in Ukraine. Last week, Guliani admitted on television that he had urged the Ukrainian government to investigate Trump’s political rival and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. This comes as House Democrats continue to build their case for impeaching … Continued
House Democrats subpoenaed President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani Monday, seeking documents related to his work in Ukraine. Last week, Guliani admitted on television that he had urged the Ukrainian government to investigate Trump’s political rival and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. This comes as House Democrats continue to build their case for impeaching … Continued
We cover the Committee hearing gavel-to-gavel with hosts Mitch Jeserich and Brian Edwards-Tiekert. Michael Cohen is headed to federal prison but he will testify to answer lawmakers questions around Trump’s business practices, ties with Russia, conflicts of interest, obstruction of justice and more. We cover the Committee hearing gavel-to-gavel featuring guests including journalists, academics, and tax … Continued
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We discuss the upcoming mid-term elections with Clarence Thomas and Jack Heyman.
Lots of rumors—what is the substance, so far, of the new administration in Washington D.C.? PLUS: a report from Standing Rock, where water protectors are under attack. AND: WHY is there an ‘electoral college’ and how do we get rid of it? With host Kris Welch.
Hill and Bern had at it last night: what’s the score, and what’s the game? The TPP was SIGNED—yesterday, in New Zealand: now what? And: What’s the Super Bowl really costing people in the Bay Area? PLUS: a gorgeous new book, a guide for, and from, 21th Century activists. With host Kris Welch.
The Iran nuclear deal is signed, sealed–but has NOT made it through Congress. Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins us to talk about its chances. PLUS: Sonia Faruqi says she’s found out the truth about our food—and it’s not a pretty picture. But! she has some healing suggestions. With host Kris Welch.
Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders just announced he will challenge all comer (Hillary!) for the Democratic nomination for president. Is he for real? PLUS: unless Congress can compromise (do not hold your breath) the Patriot Act will fade away at midnight on Sunday—thanks to Edward Snowden? AND!!! a Memorial Day rant from Scoop Nisker! With … Continued
The GOP finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General. Congresswoman Barbara Lee tells us how it happened, and what to expect. Plus: deals are being made and broken in Congress as the Obama administration pushes for fast track authority on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Who’s ahead, the public or the corporations? Joe Brenner of … Continued
