The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump encourages voters in South Carolina to vote twice in order to test the state’s anti-fraud efforts. Attorney General William Barr doesn’t believe systemic racism exists in the American justice system. CDC Director Robert Redfield has asked governors and state health departments to waive requirements that would potentially slow the release of a COVID-19 vaccine. Facebook announced it will bar political ads on the platform in the week leading up to the election. 33% of Republicans believe the QAnon theory is mostly true, with another 23% believing at least some parts of the conspiracy.Co-Host: Adrienne Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During his visit to Kenosha, Trump hosted a roundtable event where he urged attendees to take their masks off, refused to acknowledge widespread police violence, and used the word “choke”...a lot. Ed Markey has won his primary in Massachusetts, fending off a challenge from Congressman Joe Kennedy III. The rollout of funds from Trump’s August executive action has been slow to reach those in need. A new poll finds 50% of Americans are worried an unexpected health event could result in bankruptcy. Nancy Pelosi is caught violating San Francisco’s COVID-19 rules during a trip to a salon. A new book reveals previously unknown details about Trump’s visit to Walter Reed last September. Lindsey Ellefson discusses her latest work for TheWrap.Guest: Lindsey EllefsonCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump refuses to denounce Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old charged with the shooting death of two in Kenosha. In a wild interview with Fox’s Laura Ingraham, the President takes issue with the BRANDING of Black Lives Matter, promotes Antifa conspiracy theories and endorses a herd immunity strategy to combat COVID-19. Joe Biden asks, “Do I look like a radical socialist?”. Dave Levinthal joins to discuss his latest work for Business Insider.Guest: Dave LevinthalCo-Host: Dan Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Chadwick Boseman has passed away at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. The President spent his weekend tweeting his support for Trump fans contributing to violence in Portland. Twitter has labeled a video tweeted out by House Minority Leader Steve Scalise as “manipulated media”. The video Scalise posted shows a conversation with Joe Biden and activist Ady Barkan, whose voice has been doctored to suggest Joe Biden supports defunding the police. One of Trump’s top medical advisors is pushing a “herd immunity” strategy to combat the pandemic. The late Herman Cain’s Twitter account has shared an article with disputed claims regarding the deadliness of coronavirus. An anti-masker at an Alaska Walmart threw a tantrum of biblical proportions. Alastair Gee discusses his latest article for The Guardian.Guest: Alastair GeeCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump closes the RNC on federal property with an hour-long speech in front of hundreds of maskless fans. Nancy Pelosi isn’t doing Joe Biden any favors by suggesting there should be no presidential debates. “Clean” comedian Jim Gaffigan explicitly denounces Trump on Twitter. 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. Donna Imam discusses her race for TX-31.Guest: Donna ImamCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excuses are already being made for the 17-year-old arrested for first-degree murder in Kenosha. Mike Pence spoke to yet another unmasked crowd at night 3 of the RNC. Multiple sports leagues have postponed games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their matchup in solidarity with Jacob Blake. The CDC has modified its guidelines to no longer recommend those who may have been exposed to the virus but are not yet showing symptoms be tested. Hurricane Laura has made landfall in Texas and Louisiana. Elie Mystal discusses his new article, “Could Wonder Woman Save Us From Covid-19?”. Guest: Elie Mystal Co-Host: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police in Kenosha, WI have confirmed 2 people have died and a third has been injured after being shot during protests. This comes after militia groups called on their members to “take up arms” to defend the city. The second night of the RNC saw violations of CDC guidelines and The Hatch Act. Many news networks have dedicated significantly more airtime to the RNC vs. last week’s DNC. COVID-19 outbreaks are hitting newly reopened schools across the country. Protestors in DC confronted diners outside a restaurant in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Rashad Robinson and Xander Schultz discuss their new campaign, Defeat By Tweet.Guest: Rashad Robinson and Xander SchultzCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Tuesday woketopians! The RNC’s first night kicked off with some truly wild (and LOUD) speeches from Kimberly Guilfoyle and her boyfriend. The criminals who threatened peaceful protestors in St. Louis gave Cori Bush a shoutout. Jacob Blake, the man shot in the back several times by police in Wisconsin, is in serious but stable condition. A new CBS poll shows only 5% of Republicans plan to vote for Joe Biden, a lower number than those GOP voters who supported Obama and Hilary Clinton. Over the weekend, police in Portland decided to step back as far-right groups attacked and intimidated anti-fascism protesters. Varshini Prakash joins to discuss her new book, Winning The Green New Deal. Guest: Varshini PrakashCo-Host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The RNC begins today after the party voted to adopt the same platform it ran on in 2016. Of those scheduled to speak, half are Trumps. Protests have broken out in Wisconsin after footage released by the city of Kenosha shows a Black man being shot in the back by police. Jacob Blake was getting in his car with his 3 sons when officers opened fire. 75% of Republicans think the US is in BETTER condition than it was 4 years ago, with 57% of GOP voters believing that the nearly 180,000 COVID-19 death toll is acceptable. Multiple outlets are reporting that the president is pushing the FDA to approve an unproven British vaccine for release before the election. As her daughter tweets about starting the process of emancipating herself, Kellyanne Conway announces she is leaving the White House to spend more time with her children. Thom Hartmann discusses his new book, The Hidden History of Monopolies.Guest: Thom HartmannCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden’s speech at the DNC impressed even those at Fox News. Meanwhile at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump ranted about removing seals to save sharks (?) and complained about the water pressure in the WH showers. A new poll shows a majority of Biden and Trump voters would not change their vote for anything. Steve Bannon could NOT have been more obvious about his crimes if he tried. 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. Natalia Antonova joins to discuss the situation in Belarus.Guest: Natalia AntonovaCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices