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Billionaires Buying Elections

Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness talks with us about the billionaires who funnel money into political campaigns to ensure their status as billionaires, their recent research findings, and how they are taking action. First posted in Novembe…

Nurses Win The Strike

Nurses striking in New York win and agree to return to work, and government senators warn about predatory medical credit cards and the immediate damage to one's credit. (Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially uploaded January 13th.)

The "Quality" of Education

Today we talk about sex-ed, health-based education legislation in Flordia and why its restrictions set an isolating, dangerous precedent.

Bankruptcy Crisis of the Silicon Valley Bank

Guest Yanis Varoufakis of the Hellenic Parliament breaks down the bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank, the triggers leading to it, and how these banks can prevent further crisis in the future.

Choosing People Over Pentagon

Guest Savannah Wooten breaks down the People Over Pentagon Act and how to redirect unnecessary military spending while using funds to provide need in other ways.

Trump FINALLY Indicted Today... Right?

We're assured that Trump is finally being indicted today. PLUS, more bad news for Trump that he brought on himself in the classified documents case.

Is Trump MORE Dangerous Now Than Ever?

Now that he's about to be indicted in New York, is Donald Trump more dangerous than ever before? Or do his followers care?

Trump Tries to Start A Civil War

Trump tries to start a civil war so he doesn't have to go to jail and Marjorie Taylor Green tries to invade Mexico over a duct tape filled with sand.

The Train Derailment Incidents Continue... Again

Another train derails- This time in Arizona- bringing into question train regulations, the future of the railway system, and the insistence from politicians that these crash-site areas will not be environmentally impacted in the long-term.

The Rich and Borderline-Incomprehensible Wealth

We talk with Omar Ocampo, co-author of the report "Extreme Wealth", about how recently the rich are getting much richer much faster. (Note: This is a rebroadcast of an episode previously aired.)