The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump considers his options for inauguration day. Rudy Giuliani becomes the latest member of Trump’s inner circle to test positive for Covid-19. Yet another voter fraud witness turns out to be a criminal. Kelly Loeffler & Raphael Warnock debate in Georgia. Biden nominates California AG Xavier Becerra to run HHS. Public focus turns to another possible Covid symptom. Tom LoBianco joins to discuss how the Trump family is trying to secure their political dynasty.Guest: Tom LoBiancoCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s voter fraud witnesses appear to be less than credible. The Covid death toll reaches its highest number since May. Total deaths nationwide are up 19% from the period between March & November. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler compete to be the WORST Republican running in the Georgia runoffs. Fox News praises large maskless crowds protesting outside a closed Staten Island bar. Charles Coleman Jr. joins to discuss how Biden can make good on his promises to Black voters.Guest: Charles Coleman Jr.Co-Host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump continues to make unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in Georgia. Newly released court documents show the Justice Department is investigating a bribery scheme involving money directed to the White House in exchange for presidential pardons. Obama criticizes “snappy slogans” in an interview with Vanity Fair. Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says Trump’s presidency was “one choice away from perfect.” AOC responds to Joe Manchin’s comments in the New York Times. Ken Klippenstein joins to discuss his FOIA lawsuits.Guest: Ken KlippensteinCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans self-sabotage their efforts to win in Georgia’s Senate runoffs. Trump lawyer Joe diGenova calls for the execution of DHS whistleblower Chris Krebs. Dr. Scott Atlas resigns his position advising Trump on COVID-19. 80 organizations sign a letter urging President-elect Biden to end US involvement in the war in Yemen. Conspiracies abound after Joe Biden breaks his foot while playing with his dog. Ben Shapiro gets triggered by a holiday romcom. Frederick Joseph joins to discuss his new book, THE BLACK FRIEND.Guest: Frederick JosephCo-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump races to inflict maximum damage before he leaves office. The president calls Twitter a national security threat as #DiaperDon trends across the website. The assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist throws US-Iran relations into further turmoil. RNC chair Ronna McDaniel pleads with Georgia voters to vote in the January runoffs. President-elect Joe Biden makes more staffing announcements.Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini & Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is set to finalize 36 major rules in the next 3 months. Matt Gaetz urges the president to use his pardon power “effectively and robustly”. The OMB intends to reclassify the majority of its employees as “Schedule F”, stripping them of job protections. Biden confirms he’s considering nominating a Republican for a role in his cabinet. Right Wing Media Outlets compete to be the ABSOLUTE WORST. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jayar and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Heather Dugon discusses her new book, THE FRIENDSHIP UPGRADE.Guest: Heather DuganCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although the President still refuses to concede, the transition has “officially” begun. Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson begrudgingly accept defeat. Dianne Feinstein steps down as the lead Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Climate campaigners respond to Biden choosing John Kerry as his Climate Envoy. Despite warnings from the CDC, millions of Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving. Find out what John, Ana and you (yes, you!) are thankful for this year. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss the possibility of a Trump “truth” commission.Co-Host: Ana KasparianGuest: Dave Levinthal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan Republicans continue to delay the certification of votes in the state. The Trump campaign distances themselves from “elite strike force team” member Sidney Powell. As Americans gather across the country for Thanksgiving, inmates in El Paso are forced to move bodies into morgues. Fox & Friends pretends to be surprised by Joe Biden’s cabinet nominations. Biden is expected to nominate his longtime advisor Antony Blinken for Secretary of State. Ankur Jain joins to discuss his work with Kairos.Guest: Ankur JainCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump continues his doomed attempt to overturn votes in Michigan. Several Republicans Senators criticize the president’s refusal to accept the election results. Two lawsuits in New York State focused on Trump’s businesses have expanded to include tax write-offs that appear to have gone to Ivanka. The CDC asks Americans to cancel their Thanksgiving travel plans. 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. Elie Mystal joins to discuss his latest reporting for The Nation.Guest: Elie MystalCo-Host: Brett Elrich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest: Anthony FisherCo-Host: Dan EvansTrump targets a vote certification in Michigan in a doomed bid to block Biden’s win in the state. Trump’s senior legal adviser is forced to backtrack previous comments she made about the president. Kayleigh McEnany calls covid restrictions ""Orwellian"" A new lawsuit alleged Tyson managers bet money on how many of their workers would contract Covid-19. AOC voices the frustrations of millions of Twitter users. A poll by Monmouth university finds Americans are more happy about Trump’s loss than Biden’s win. Anthony Fisher joins to discuss if drugs were the real winner on election night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices