The Nicole Sandler Show

Robert Draper's new book was one I definitely wanted to read and feature on the show. "Weapons of Mass Deception: When the Republican Party Lost Its Mind" is a very important story to tell, and Draper is a respected career journalist and a great writer. I taped an interview with him yesterday, always intending to run in on today's show. And I will. But first... The surprise came with the early morning news of an attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband. My mind immediately went there, as I'm sure yours did too. And a few hours later it was confirmed: The attacker was a MAGAt Republican, Trump supporting stooge who entered the house in the wee hours of the morning, calling out "Where's Nancy," looking for the Speaker (who was not in town). He attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer, and has now been charged with attempted homicide and more. It's frightening and sickening, but we saw this coming. Thankfully, Mr. Pelosi will be fine. But don't think this is over... unfortunately, I think it's just beginning and there will be no winner.

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We have a busy show on tap today. As we do most Thursdays, we'll check in with Howie Klein at around the :30 minute mark. We're just over a week away from the end of this 2022 midterm election cycle. Howie's got an interesting article up at DownWithTyranny.com about which Democrats still in the running actually have a shot at winning and can most use our help. Plus, he has a new post up about the Ramones that I'll have to ask him about. But first, I'll speak with Liz Robbins of DefineAmerican. They just released a new report on their findings from a study they conducted to find out how news outlets cover and portray immigrants. The results are complex, as is the issue. But sadly, it's what you probably think it is... and it isn't good, fair or accurate. Welcome to a Thursday in America...

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We'll take a hiatus from the election stuff today (and after watching two of the three debates last night, I need a break from that crap), we'll somehow go even lower today. We all remember when the story broke, two years ago, about the Fountainbleu Hotel Pool Boy turned sex partner of Becki Falwell, who liked to perform with her partners while her husband, Jerry Falwell Jr, watched and recorded it on video. (Pause for the collective eeeew) Well, two years later, the *pool boy* is ready to tell the story from his perspective. And tell he does. There's a documentary "God Forbid: The Sex Scandal that Brought Down a Dynasty," premiering on Hulu on Nov 1 (Tuesday), and in a new book- just out yesterday-- "Off the Deep End: Jerry & Becki Falwell and the Collapse of an Evangelical Dynasty". It's written by Giancarlo Granda (the former pool boy) with journalist and NY Times Bestselling Author Mark Ebner. Mark Ebner is my guest today, and boy does he have a lot to say! But first, I'll fact check the Magat Republicans who keep lying about Democrats "wanting" abortion until birth. It's just fucking ridiculous, and I don't understand why they're not put in their place every time they spew out this outrageous lie, so I guess I'll have to do it for them.

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Laffy's back today, just in time to join me in trying to figure out just what it is about Ron DeSantis that appeals to anyone! Last night's debate was the first time the rest of the country got to see him on the debate stage, and I'm hoping they all watched. THIS is who they think will lead them out of Trump's control? LOL. TFG will wipe the floor with that sniveling, fake smiling coward. But I do give Ronald credit... he can keep up with Donald's lies... Donald and Ronald, two lying clowns who deserve each other. There's other stuff to talk about today too, like WTAF Progressive Caucus? They're my people and boy, did they ever step in it this time! And they did it two weeks before the most consequential election in our lives?!? Damn. They've got to be smarter than that~

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Tonight is the one and only FL gubernatorial debate between the incumbent and the once and hopefully future governor. Of course, I'll do everything possible to inform the rest of the county (and the planet) that Ron DeSantis is horribly dangerous. Ideally, we defeat him here in FL, which would accomplish two goals: get him out of the governor's office here and hurt his chances in 2024... The Miami Herald heartily endorsed Charlie Crist for governor, and gave many reasons why DeSantis must not be re-elected. I shared that Miami Herald endorsement on Friday. Today, I'll share their endorsement in the Florida senate race-- and it's as good as you want it to be. With just two weeks to go until voting is done, we're in the thick of it. We'll deal with some of the other big races too... and open the phones for your calls...

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