#1004 Understanding the 2016 election conservative wedge issue (Trans Rights)
Air Date: 04-05-2016
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 lead to voting for Republicans. That’s been their strategy for decades: exploiting fear of black people, brown people, drugs, gay people and now trans people. They’re always wrong about what they fear but that’s never stopped them before and it isn’t stopping them now.
Read more#1003 The battle to reorganize the economy (Sharing Economy vs. Coops)
Air Date: 04-01-2016
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 everyone is completely on their own, scraping together work one gig at a time? Or an economy of worker-owners who are compensated fully for their labor and have a voice in the direction of their companies?
Read more#1002 Merrick Garland and the fight for the Supreme Court
Air Date: 03-29-2016
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
Read more#1001 The scales are tipping (Climate)
Air Date: 03-25-2016
Today we examine how the climate denial industry works and look forward to the positive trends in renewable energy
Read more#1000 A Look Back (Episode #1000)
Air Date: 03-22-2016
Today we look at the 1000th episode by looking back to the way things were 10 years ago when this show launched. Come with me to a time when The Young Turks hadn't yet taken over YouTube, Rachel Maddow didn't have a show on MSNBC and Al Franken wasn't yet a Senator
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