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Feb 16, 2021 • 55min

Squash The Vote: The GOP Plan to Thwart Democracy.

Investigative reporter Greg Palast (GregPalast.com) details the hard work that won elections in Georgia for Biden, Warnock and Ossoff. And the GOP plans to keep that from happening again. There and in other parts of the country. Plus new reporting in how the January 6th rally in DC became the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.The Brennan Center for Justice (BrennanCenter.org) just released a report on unprecedented efforts to restrict voting rights at the state level. From the report: "Thirty-three states have introduced, prefiled, or carried over 165 restrictive bills this year." Eliza Sweren-Becker serves as counsel in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice and she breaks down this assault on voting rights.Bill says: Let's get rid of the barbed wire fence around the Capitol. Sign the petition or call your congressional representatives to free the People's House! More information at DontFenceTheCapitol.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 12, 2021 • 42min

"Riveting." The Reporters' Roundtable-Feb 12

Impeachment case "will stand for history." Covid vaccine progress, but hurdles remain. Has Trump "already won" the GOP Civil War? With Jennifer Haberkorn, Congressional Reporter at the Los Angeles Times, Sudeep Reddy, Managing Editor at Politico and Jason Dick, Deputy Editor at CQ Roll Call.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 36min

"We need $1.9 Trillion"-Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH)

Congressman Ryan has been in The House since 2003. He represents the 17th Congressional District of Ohio which includes the city of Youngstown and areas east of Akron. He chairs the subcommittee investigating the events of January 6th, 2021 and is likely to run for the Senate in 2022. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the men and women of the Laborers' International Union of North America. Building America, but also those key government workers in transportation, EMS and sanitation. More information at LIUNA.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 5, 2021 • 45min

"It's Popular."-The Reporters’ Roundtable Feb 5

Rescue Plan on its way. MAGA ascendant in GOP. Trump trial next week. With Alex Seitz-Wald, Senior Digital Politics Reporter for NBC News, Scott Wong, Senior staff writer for The Hill and Pema Levy, Reporter for Mother Jones.Let's get rid of the barbed wire fence around the Capitol. Sign the petition or call your congressional representatives to free the People's House! More information at DontFenceTheCapitol.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 2, 2021 • 44min

The Enemy Within: QAnon. Proud Boys. Oath Keepers. 3%ers.

The Southern Poverty Law Center this week released their annual Year in Hate and Extremism report. Bill talks to the Center's Chief Investigative Reporter and Spokesperson, Michael Edison Hayden. He paints a scary picture of anti-democratic and racist right wing organizations. And discusses the radicalization of people not part of these organized groups. Oh, and yes, Trump made it worse. Today's Bill Press is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers. More information at UFCW.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 49min

"A Striking Contrast." The Reporters' Roundtable-Jan 29

A return to normalcy. Environmental Justice. 50/50 Senate. Vaccine rollout. Trumpism. With Sabrina Siddiqui, White House reporter at The Wall Street Journal, Hunter Walker, White House Correspondent at Yahoo News and Jeff Dufour, Editor in Chief at National JournalToday’s Bill Press Pod supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 36min

How We Won. w/fmr DNC Chair Tom Perez

Tom Perez has just finished a very successful 4 years at the Democratic National Committee. He explains how the Party pulled off the trifecta of White House, Senate and House. And what they must do to build on that. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Much more than just the men and women who drive the trucks. More information at Teamster.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 22, 2021 • 43min

"Hopeful But Realistic." The Roundtable Jan-22

Great Inauguration, Biden acts fast, Impeachment looms, chance for bi-partisanship? With Chris Lu, Fmr Top Obama WH Aide, Eliza Collins, Politics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal and David Jackson WH Correspondent for USA Today.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. On the front lines keeping us fed and so much more. Information at UFCW.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 43min

Biden's First 100 Days

Just what can a President Biden do in his first 100 days? On day one? Bill talks to two Politico Reporters who have been covering the transition: Alice Miranda Ollstein and Caitlin Emma. Politico's special project to cover the incoming administration has more and can be found here: Politico.com/Joe-Biden-first-100-days-presidencyToday's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 15, 2021 • 46min

Capitol Chaos-The Reporters' Roundtable Jan 15

Insurrection, Impeachment and Inauguration, with Sudeep Reddy, Managing Editor of Politico, Jason Dick, Deputy Editor at CQ Roll Call and Lauren Burke, Host of the BurkeFILE Podcast.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by The Laborers' International Union of North America. Looking forward to building America's infrastructure in the coming years. More information at LIUNA.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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