The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Senate Republicans respond to Joe Manchin’s op-ed. Coal Miners in Alabama continue to strike amid attacks and arrests. New reporting reveals links between Trump’s inner circle and Arizona’s ballot audit. Art Laffer claims minorities and the poor, “aren’t worth $15 an hour”. Covid infections and deaths continue to decline. A Cleveland doctor tells Ohio lawmakers Covid-19 vaccines can leave people magnetized. Louie Gohmert asks if government agencies can “change the Earth’s orbit” to combat climate change. Former president Obama discusses cancel culture and the GOP in a new interview.Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Manchin confirms his opposition to HR.1 in a new op-ed. A leaked conference call reveals Republican fears over election reform. Trump pushes ‘the big lie’ on his return to the political arena. Snopes is forced to investigate whether the former president put his pants on backwards. Jeff Bezos announces his plan to head to space. Lauren Boebert retweets the dumbest tweet of all time. A Texas Bakery sells out of goods after backlash for its pride rainbow cookies. Robin Bravender joins to discuss how Trump could run for the presidency while in jail.Co-Host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Robin Bravender  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden offers concessions to Republicans on infrastructure. Facebook bans Trump for two years. Federal prosecutors investigate whether Matt Gaetz obstructed justice. At least 10 US states divert federal welfare funding to anti-abortion clinics. Republicans attempt to block pride flags from flying at US embassies. GOP Homophobe Omar Navarro claims the new Cruella movie “ruined” his childhood. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.Co-Host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyrsten Sinema claims the filibuster “protects democracy” amid the fight to protect voting rights. The Senate Parliamentarian rules reconciliation can only be used once more in 2021. Data shows stimulus checks substantially reduced hardship for Americans. A new poll finds 15% of Americans believe the US is controlled by a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles. The NFL announces they will end their practice of “race-norming” in concussion claims. Sales of NFTs drop significantly after peaking in May. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss Elizabeth Warren’s efforts to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.Co-Host: Rashad RicheyGuest: Dave Levinthal  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden not-so-subtly calls out Senators Manchin and Sinema. The president speaks in Tulsa on the 100th anniversary of the city’s race massacre. Trump’s short-lived blog shuts down for good. The Biden administration ends Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy. The Dept. of the Interior suspends oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A Tennessee Hat store offers a half-hearted apology after selling “not vaccinated” yellow stars.Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Greg Abbott threatens lawmakers salaries after state Democrats block his voter suppression bill. ‘Lee Harvey Oswald’ trends on Twitter after Ken Klippenstein trolls conservatives. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn calls for a Myanmar-like coup in the U.S. Nina Turner leads the race for Marcia Fudge’s vacated congressional seat. Photos emerge of actress Ellie Kemper attending a whites-only debutante ball. Sheryl Ring joins to discuss Tennessee's attacks on trans-rights.Co-Host: FrancescaGuest: Sheryl Ring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans release their counteroffer to Biden’s infrastructure plan. New reporting assesses corporate America’s response to George Floyd’s murder. Fox News freaks out over Bernie Sander’s reasonable hotel requests. Central Park Karen sues her former employer over her termination. The C.D.C. announces they will no longer investigate mild breakthrough covid infections. Lawyers for the “QAnon Shaman” offer a muffin defense.Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini, Dr. Rashad Richey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manhattan’s District Attorney convenes a grand jury to decide whether to indict Trump. Ron DeSantis signs legislation banning big tech 'deplatforming'. Bernie Sanders attempts to stop the Senate’s Bezos bailout. The religious right performs exorcisms in response to BLM. European influencers report being offered money to spread vaccine misinformation.Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini, Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Floyd’s family commemorates the anniversary of his death. Congress fails to meet Biden’s deadline for police reform. The Supreme Court declines to hear a qualified immunity case. Former Biden campaign staffers call on the President to protect Palestinians. Sec. of State Antony Blinken travels to Jerusalem. Texas Lawmakers pass legislation making it even easier for residents to acquire guns.Co-host: Francesca Fiorentini, Dr. Rashad Richey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans derail the creation of the Capitol Riot Commission. Leaked police records reveal the extent of threats against lawmakers. Marjorie Greene compares mask wearing to the Holocaust. Whoopi Goldberg cuts off Meghan McCain after she compares MTG to The Squad. The Texas GOP passes a bill barring teachers from talking about racism. CNN finally fires Rick Santorum after his latest racist comments.Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini, Erin Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices