The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at age 87. Despite blocking President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee in an election year, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell vowed in a statement on Friday night that “President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate". As two Republicans come out against confirming a nominee before the election, Democrats say no option is off the table in their fight to block Trump. During a rally in Minnesota, Trump launches attacks on Congresswoman of color and praises the “good genes” of people in Minnesota. A new Biden ad hopes to sway voters with the promise of never hearing from Trump again. Angelica Duenas discusses her campaign for CA-29th.Guest: Angelica DuenasCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite not having jurisdiction over school curriculum, Trump announces the creation of the 1776 Commission to promote “patriotic education”. A judge in Washington State has ruled that the changes to the Post Office brought by Postmaster DeJoy constitute “an intentional effort on the part of the current Administration to disrupt and challenge the legitimacy of upcoming local, state, and federal elections.” A former Pence aide and member of the Coronavirus task force has said she will vote for Joe Biden. The NYT reports CDC testing guidelines saying people without symptoms don’t need to get tested for COVID-19 was published against scientists’ objections. 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.Norma Mendoza Denton discusses her new book, Language in the Trump Era: Scandals and Emergencies.Guest: Norma Mendoza DentonCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Bill Barr calls coronavirus lockdowns the “‘greatest intrusion on civil liberties’ since slavery.” CDC Director Robert Redfield testifies in front of the Senate about the importance of masks and a likely vaccine timeline. Almost immediately, Trump goes to the press room to dispute Dr. Redfield’s testimony. Top Democrats are privately urging the Biden campaign to consider physical canvassing efforts. Earlier this summer, military police considered using a “heat ray” to disperse protestors in D.C. A new ad from Meidas Touch highlights how #TrumpLied200kDied. In an appearance on CNN, Samantha Cohen calls “creepy” comments Trump made about her when she was 15. Nicki Blake Chafetz joins to discuss police brutality.Guest: Nicki Blake ChafetzCo-Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At an ABC town hall, Trump struggles to answer questions from voters and claims coronavirus will go away on its own. On Fox, Laura Ingraham calls the whole affair an DNC orchestrated “ambush”. ICE Whistleblower Dawn Wooten speaks to Chris Hayes about the unnecessary hysterectomies she witnessed at a facility in Georgia. Anti-maskers in Florida invade a Target, calling for patrons to “take it off!”Guest: Hilary Levey FriedmanCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An anti-mask rally in Utah brought together a variety of insane COVID-19 conspiracies. A new study reveals the earth is on track to hit a warming threshold not seen in over 34 million years. A Facebook post made by Louisiana congressman Clay Higgins has been removed after Higgins threatened to “eliminate the threat” of Black militia groups. A whistleblower at an ICE detention facility has accused doctors underreporting cases of COVID-19. Federal authorities are investigating the death of Ronald Greene, a Black man who died in police custody last year. Jason Stanley discusses how Republicans used fascist rhetoric at the RNC.Guest: Jason StanleyCo-Host: Gary Chambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, nearly 6,000 unmasked Trump supporters crammed into an indoor campaign rally in Nevada, violating the state’s emergency directives. During an interview with Jeanine Pirro, Trump voiced his approval of the U.S. marshals who fatally shot an unarmed man suspected of killing a Trump supporter. At least 35 people have died in the fires that continue to engulf large parts of California, Oregon, and Washington state. The Trump labour department has fined a meatpacking plant a measly $15,615 after it failed to protect its workers from COVID. Bernie Sanders urges the Biden campaign to embrace policies popular with younger liberals. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL season opened with a touching display of unity between players and staff...and disrespectful boos from fans. Trump defends his comments to Bob Woodward by claiming he was “showing strength” and continuing to repeat misinformation about how the US fares in comparison to other countries. Meghan McCain claims Democrats and the Media are just as responsible as Trump for lying about COVID-19. Senate Republicans failed to pass their “skinny” coronavirus relief bill Thursday, falling 8 votes short of the 60 votes needed. Three federal judges in NY have ruled that Donald Trump’s order excluding undocumented immigrants from the census count is unlawful. Donald Trump Jr. gives the Kenosha shooter a pass. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who Brett, Ben, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.Guest Host: Brett ErlichCo-Host: Ben Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new book by Bob Woodward reveals Trump purposefully downplayed the threat of the coronavirus. The president has added GOP Senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton to his list of possible Supreme Court nominees. At least 8 people have died as a result of raging wildfires on the West Coast. A former DHS official has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging he was told to stop reporting on Russian election meddling because it “made Trump look bad.” A new Trump ad attacks Joe Biden’s supporters.Guest Host: Emma VigelandCo-Host: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new book out today, Michael Cohen recounts years of racist and sexist incidents he witnessed as Trump’s former lawyer and “fixer”. The Trump White House continues to play defense after last week’s bombshell Atlantic article. Yet another “Gender Reveal” party has ended in a disastrous wildfire. A new report from the University of Washington predicts US deaths from COVID-19 will reach 410,000 by the end of 2020. Cardi B fires back after Candace Owens calls her “illiterate” during an interview with Ben Shapiro.Host: Francesca FiorentiniCo-Host: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bombshell new story in The Atlantic reveals Trump’s utter disrespect for American POWs and Service Members, who the president refers to as “losers'' and “suckers”. As more sources come forward confirming the report, The White House denies everything. Two men have been charged with illegal possession of firearms in Wisconsin after traveling from Missouri to Kenosha to “pick people off.”. A new poll shows 44% of Americans believe it will take 6 months or more for things to get back to normal. 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. Kimberly Ambler-Jones discusses Justice for Javier.Guest: Kimberly Ambler-JonesCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices