The Damage Report with John Iadarola

A new analysis puts the US covid death toll at 905,000. AOC responds to Jamie Domon’s comments on Biden’s tax plan. Lindsey Graham admits to throwing Liz Cheney under the bus. Texas Legislators approve a restrictive voter bill. A new study finds a link between tear gas and abnormal menstruation. 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: Yasmin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration backs suspending patent protections on covid vaccines. Joe Manchin responds to McConnell’s plan to obstruct Biden. Ron DeSantis signs a voter suppression bill live on Fox & Friends. Trump allies launch “The American Greatness Fund” to combat voter fraud. Twitter suspends Trump “From the Desk” account. Deadly protests break out in Columbia. The Tokyo Olympics bans athletes from wearing Black Lives Matter apparel. Cameron Kasky and Alex King join to discuss their new documentary, US KIDS.Co-Host: Brett ErlichGuests: Cameron Kasky & Alex King Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Divisions persist within the Biden team on whether to ease patent restrictions. Facebook’s oversight board upholds the company’s Trump ban. The former president starts his own blog. New polling shows widespread support for pro-democracy reforms. The DNC prepares oppo research of potential 2024 candidates.Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House raises its refugee cap after backlash. Activists call on Biden to support waiving the patent for covid vaccines. President Biden calls for 12 weeks paid leave for American workers. L.A. county reports no covid deaths for the second straight day. Fox News doubles down on its campaign against trans athletes. Jeremy Scahill joins to discuss “Joe Biden’s Long War: A Half Century of the New President’s Positions on U.S. Militarism.” Co-Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Jeremy Scahill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Health experts warn reaching herd immunity is unlikely. Bernie Sanders calls global vaccine inequality “morally objectionable”. Donald Trump subjects Mar-A-Lago guests to rants about the 2020 election. Right-wing media takes issue with Biden picking a flower. Bill Maher attacks Twitch users. Leslie Jones rates John’s office set-up. Jason Stanley joins to discuss the post-Trump era.Co-Host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Jason Stanley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Greenberg claims Matt Gaetz paid for sex with a minor. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Green team up for an “America First” rally at The Villages. Joe Rogan addresses his anti-vaccine comments. The number of children in CBP custody drops by 84%. Youth voting rates increase by 11 points. 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: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Right-wing media reacts to Joe Biden’s address to Congress. Twitter reacts to Ted Cruz snoozing during Biden’s speech. Federal Investigators raid Rudy Giulianai’s apartment. Joe Manchin claims passing voter reforms will lead to anarchy. Social Media platforms censor posts criticizing the Indian government. New research shows glaciers are melting 31% faster than in previous years. Gibraltar effectively eliminates Covid through high-vaccination rates. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins to discuss the Biden administration’s efforts to combat gun violence.Co-Host: Viviana Vigil Guest: Jonathan Metzl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden prepares to address a joint session of Congress. Fox & Friends attacks Biden’s Families Plan. The author of the discredited Kamala Harris book article resigns from the NY Post. Video emerges of former NRA chief Wayne LaPierre trying and failing to kill an endangered elephant. Josh Hawley rails against corporate media in a tweet linking his book on Amazon.Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Brown Jr.‘s family speaks out after viewing body-cam footage of his fatal police shooting. Fox News is forced to correct inaccurate “reporting” on Biden & Harris. A police training video resurfaces amid non-stop police violence. Anti-Maskers wear yellow stars at a UK protest. A Temecula city council member compares her refusal to wear a mask to Rosa Parks’ fight for civil rights. Hassan El-Tayyab joins to discuss the US’s involvement in Yemen.Co-Host: Adrienne LawrenceGuest: Hassan El-Tayyab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SNL announces Elon Musk will host the show. Joe Biden becomes the first president to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Rick Santorum claims Native Americans haven’t contributed to US culture. Joe Manchin pushes for a smaller infrastructure plan. The US resumes J&J vaccinations after pause. Kurt Eichenwald joins to discuss his new book, THE BIG LIE.Co-Host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Kurt Eichenwald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices