Recent electoral victories, all hard-fought, some stunning, have demonstrated progressive politics’ strength. What effect will this have on the Democratic Party, and Joe Biden? Guest: John Nichols, Washington correspondent for the Nation magazine joins host Kris Welch. Image: Wikipedia
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump following allegations from an intelligence community whistleblower that Trump sought help from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a July 25 phone call to investigate Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and his son Hunter. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled Senate unanimously passed a … Continued
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump following allegations from an intelligence community whistleblower that Trump sought help from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a July 25 phone call to investigate Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and his son Hunter. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled Senate unanimously passed a … Continued
Now that the record-breaking government shutdown is over, what lessons can progressives take from the battle that was fought? Our news correspondent Arun Gupta will join us to analyze Nancy Pelosi’s role, the GOP’s insensitivity, and the value of federal government workers. Then single payer advocate Dr. Margaret Flowers will examine the coming fight over … Continued
There Are Thousands of Cyntoia Browns: Mariame Kaba on Criminalization of Sexual Violence Survivors; From EPA to TSA, Agencies Devoted to Nation’s Health and Safety Are Going Unfunded During Shutdown; Public Citizen: Frightening Prospect If an Authoritarian Like Trump Declares State of Emergency; Facing Mass Deportation, Haitians Sue Trump to Preserve Temporary Protected Status; National … Continued
There Are Thousands of Cyntoia Browns: Mariame Kaba on Criminalization of Sexual Violence Survivors; From EPA to TSA, Agencies Devoted to Nation’s Health and Safety Are Going Unfunded During Shutdown; Public Citizen: Frightening Prospect If an Authoritarian Like Trump Declares State of Emergency; Facing Mass Deportation, Haitians Sue Trump to Preserve Temporary Protected Status; National … Continued
Ari Berman: Dems Introduce Sweeping Voting Rights Bill to Combat Rampant Voter Suppression; Sunrise Movement: Pelosi’s Actions on Climate Fall Woefully & Inexcusably Short of What We Need; Surviving R. Kelly: New Doc Says Time’s Up for Singer Accused of Abusing Black Girls for Decades.
Ari Berman: Dems Introduce Sweeping Voting Rights Bill to Combat Rampant Voter Suppression; Sunrise Movement: Pelosi’s Actions on Climate Fall Woefully & Inexcusably Short of What We Need; Surviving R. Kelly: New Doc Says Time’s Up for Singer Accused of Abusing Black Girls for Decades.
Donald Trump picks Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.Fighting in Aleppo ends as rebel forces withdraw from Syrian government’s assault. Climate scientists rally to defend science against attacks by Trump and Republicans. Alameda County Supervisors approve a new $1.3 billion stadium to keep Raiders from relocating to Las Vegas. Featured Stories:
