#1299 The Democratic Divide, Disagreeing AND Being Disagreeable

Air Date: 8–23-2019

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Today we take a look at the lengths the Democratic leadership will go in an attempt to silence the emerging progressive movement within their ranks and how all of this is self-defeating if one actually cares about general Democratic principles rather than just maintaining power for powers sake.

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SHOW NOTES

Ch. 1: Pelosi Waging War On AOC's Squad - No Filter - Air Date 7-16-19

Nancy Pelosi's outburst proves her disdain for the newly elected women of color in Congress.

Ch. 2: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power Part 1 - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19

Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit.

Ch. 3: They're Not Just Mad At AOC They're Scared with Miles Kampf-Lassin - The Vast Majority with Micah Uetricht - Air Date 7-18-19

The Squad is pushing against the establishment. Blue Dog Dems don't like it and are tearing them down just like Trump is.

Ch. 4: Pelosi Attacks Only Making The Squad More Powerful - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-18-19

Pelosi isn't up on the new generations and doesn't care about what working-class people want.

Ch. 5: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power Part 2 - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19

Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit.

Ch. 6: What Is Israel Trying to Hide? Reps. Tlaib & Omar Blocked from Taking Official Trip to West Bank - Democracy Now - Air Date 8-16-19

Israel sparked outrage Thursday when it banned two freshman Democratic congresswomen of color — Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota — from entering the country.

Ch. 7: Buttar Primarying Pelosi - Ring of Fire - Air Date 8-10-19

Shahid Buttar, candidate for U.S. Congress (CA12), joins Sam Seder, to talk about why he is running to unseat Nancy Pelosi.

Ch. 8: Claims of Sowing Discord are Used to Silence Criticisms of Power with Maximillian Alvarez - Citations Needed - Air Date 7-24-19

Silencing dissent is a sign of fascism, and so much of the media and political worlds are complicit.


VOICEMAILS

Ch. 9: A personal and economic argument in favor of universal health care - V from Central New York

Ch. 10: Just gained a new listener - Linda from New Jersey


FINAL COMMENTS

Ch. 11: Final comments on the political theories of a 10-year old and this weekend’s topic poll options


MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions):

  • Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr 
  • Streamer - Arc and Crecent
  • Begrudge - Darby
  • The Rampart - Castle Danger
  • Turning to You - Landsman Duets
  • Take a Tiny Train - Ray Catcher
  • PolyCoat - The Cabinetmaker
  • Wingspan - Bayou Birds
  • Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent
  • Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent

 

Produced by Jay! Tomlinson

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