Is the Doomsday Clock Approaching Midnight Due to Trump?
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Thom talks with caller Kenyatta about increasing concerns over a nuclear war in the face of Trump's cavalier attitude about nukes, what other factors might play into the onset of such a war, and what the serious ramifications might be for mankind and the environment.
Eerie Parallels Between Hitler's Rise to Power and Trump's Administration?
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Thom discusses an article that was published around the time Hitler was made chancellor of Germany, that was dismissive of his ability to carry out any of his plans, and how that compares to Trump and the public's attitudes and reactions towards him. Are comparisons between the 2 hyperbolic alarmism or prescient concern?
Is Capitalism a Form of Slavery? Do the Unions keep the balance?
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Thom talks with a caller about the different results of regulated vs unregulated capitalism, and how unions play a vital role in keeping things balanced.
Are corporations people?
Trump: "We're Killers Too". And Putin?
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A caller weighs in on his thoughts that we've become an "illiberal, ethno-nationalist state" while Thom ties in Trump's comments to Bill O'Reilly that the US is "not that innocent."
Bush lied us in to a war with Iraq.
Caller: "How Far and How Quickly Will This (Authoritarianism) Go?"
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A caller brings up grave concerns about the Trump administration in light of what's happening so far in the first two weeks, and the troubling speed with which Hitler was able to take over Germany and completely transform it seemingly overnight.
Extreme Vetting for People, But Not for Banks (w/Guest William Black)
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Thom talks with Professor William Black [[University of Missouri at Kansas City, and author of "The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One), former bank regulator who was tasked with investigating the S&L crisis in the 1980s, about the bubble to crisis cycle we can't seem to break free from.
The Resistance Is All Around You! Media lays off journalists.
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Caller Jackie talks with Thom about media organizations laying off journalists, right wing populism, and how even in the midwest there is plenty of opposition to Trump.
"The Result of Extraordinarily Crafty Tactics On the Part of Liberals"?
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Thom reflects on the ongoing craziness of current events, how [[skin) tone affects what stories get propagated by the media, and how "everybody judges you [[based on) themselves."
The Right Says "The Left Is Violent". REALLY?
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Thom talks about the hard right narrative that the left as a whole is "violent", but what does reality have to say about that?
The FCC's Ajit Pai Wants to Destroy Your Internet (w/Guest Tim Karr)
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Thom talks with Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy at Free Press and Free Press Action Fund about Trump's newly confirmed FCC appointment of Ajit Pai and what it means for the cost of your internet access, and where you will or won't be able to get information from in the future.
Republican Healthcare Plan - Ditch Obamacare and Then...? (w/Guest Alye Senger)
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Thom debates conservative Alye Senger [[Health Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation) about what the future of American healthcare will hold, and what our priorities should be.
Elizabeth Warren Shut Down by Mitch McConnell for Quoting Coretta Scott King?
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Are Republicans in the Senate hiding behind Rule 19 to avoid criticism of Jeff Sessions?
Opposition to Reagan Bolstered his Base. Is it the same with Donald Trump?
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Thom talks about Ronald Reagan's tanking approval rating and protests against him during his first term as president and compares to what's going on now with Donald Trump.
Republicans Supporting a Carbon Tax? But There's a Catch (w/Guest Robert Bradley)
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Thom debates with conservative guest Robert Bradley, about a republican proposed plan to institute a carbon tax on corporations, in exchange for removing current regulations and restrictions.
Should we let companies pay their way out of poisoning the planet?
"Trump Lives In a Fantasy Land" (w/Congressman Mark Pocan)
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Thom and Congressman Mark Pocan [[D-WI, 2nd District) field a variety of calls ranging from military overreach, unions, and "Rules for Radicals".
Would You Give the Cops Your Cell Phone Password?
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Thom discusses some of the biggest news of the day and talks about Republicans' tendency to telegraph what their intentions are. Are you paying attention?
Even Coal Country Is Organizing Against Trump
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A caller talks with Thom about the resistance happening in West Virginia, and how people there are tired of the coal industry polluting their land, water, and air, regardless of party affiliation.
Deregulation Doesn't Create Jobs, It Kills Them!
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Thom talks about the common right wing myth that deregulation sparks job growth, in light of news that some investors expect huge gains from Trump's slash and burn approach to government. He explains why that simply isn't the case.
"There Are No Jobs On a Dead Planet" (w/Guest Kandi Mossett)
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Thom talks with Kandi Mossett [[Native Energy & Climate Campaign Organizer with Indigenous Environmental Network) about the latest updates on the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, and what people across the country can be doing to help support the cause.
Should Tax Exempt Churches Be Endorsing Politicians? (w/Guest Rev. Barry Lynn)
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Thom speaks with Reverend Barry W. Lynn [[Executive Director - Americans United for Separation of Church and State) about the ins and outs of political speech from non-profits including religious organizations, as well as what newly confirmed Attorney General Jeffrey Beauregard Sessions was up to early in his senate career. [[Part 1)
Could Restrictions on Church Political Speech Really Be Protections?
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Thom continues his discussion with Reverend Barry W. Lynn [[Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State) about the ramifications of church political speech, who wants it, and who [[surprisingly) doesn't. [[Part 2)
Is a Sheriff the Highest Power In the Land? (w/Guest Sheriff Richard Mack)
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Thom sits down with Richard Mack [[Founder - The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona) about where power and authority really lies [[or should) in the United States, as well as what the scope of agencies such as the FDA should be. And does Betsy DeVos have her own SWAT unit now?
Patriotic Millionaires: "Please Tax Us!" (w/Guest Art Lipson)
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Thom talks with Art Lipson [[member of the Patriotic Millionaires), who attended a recent town hall meeting of Utah rep Jason Chaffetz, who was forced to back away from a plan to sell of public lands after pressure from constituents. They also discuss why some wealthy Americans are calling out for more taxes on themselves.
If You're Not a Financial Advisor - Don't Support Deregulation That Helps Them
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Thom covers pressing news of the day, including attempts by the Trump team to do away with an Obama law due to go into effect, that would prevent financial advisors from giving you advice that makes them money, but costs you.
And are the Standing Rock water protectors terrorists? The FBI seems to think so.
What is the Perfect Question for Neil Gorsuch at His SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings?
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A caller has a great idea for what definitely needs to be asked at the senate hearings to confirm Trump supreme court appointee Neil Gorsuch....