The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Nancy Pelosi endorses Joe Kennedy in his Senate race against progressive incumbent Ed Markey. Donald Trump FREAKS OUT over Obama’s speech at the DNC. Kamala Harris accepts the vice presidential nomination. Despite the FBI declaring QAnon as a possible domestic terrorism threat, Trump and his family continue to promote QAnon conspiracy tweets. Facebook has announced their plans to regulate QAnon activity on their platforms. Steve Bannon becomes the third of Trump’s former campaign managers to be arrested (and on a boat no less!). At least 20% of American meatpackers may have contracted coronavirus. Trump’s former DHS chief of staff recalls how Trump suggested selling “dirty” Puerto Rico in order to buy Greenland. Congressman Ro Khanna joins to discuss his decision to vote no on the DNC's platform.Guest: Ro KhannaCo-Host: Rashad Richey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AOC’s DNC-sanctioned remarks at night two of the convention have been misrepresented by many in the media. After widespread outcry, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has suspended his campaign to weaken the Post Office. The Trump administration has finalized its plan to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development. A new USC poll looks at how voters have evolved since 2016. Trump pays tribute to his late brother by talking about himself. Tucker Carlson is triggered by Michelle Obama and Cardi B. Adam Eichen discusses how Congress is bailing out lobbying groups.Guest: Adam EichenCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first night of the DNC included great speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama and some not-so-great speeches from Republicans. Trump repeats his 2016 claim that he will only lose if the election is rigged. At an event honoring Susan B. Anthony, Trump suggests the election might have to be held again if universal mail-in-voting is implemented. Schools across the country are sending kids back home after COVID-19 outbreaks. Jared Kushner sees 170,000 dead Americans as a success. At a rally on Monday, Trump admitted his decision to move the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem was, “for the evangelicals”. Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins to talk about 350.org’s work in the lead up to November’s election. Jackson White discusses his app Politiscope.Guest: Jackson White & Tamara Toles O'LaughlinCo-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump won’t negotiate a new stimulus deal because in his opinion, “The country’s doing very well right now.” Nancy Pelosi is calling house members back into session over concerns about the Postal Service. The White House is blatantly attempting to delegitimize November’s election. A complaint filed in Texas alleges guards in an El Paso immigrant detention center routinely sexually assaulted and harassed detainees. A new CNN poll shows Joe Biden with a narrow lead over Donald Trump. Could Melania be on #TeamJoe?Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Americans across the US at risk for hunger, eviction, job loss, and um, CORONAVIRUS(!), the Senate decides to take a vacation. As Trump’s approval rating tanks, a new poll shows the top reason Biden supporters give for voting for him is that he’s not Trump. A new ad from the Biden campaign hits the President hard on his lack of leadership on COVID-19. In Massachusetts, Progressive Senator Ed Markey increases his lead over Democratic Golden Boy Joe Kennedy. TELL YA FATHA! Epic Games, the company that owns Fortnite, is at war with Apple after encouraging users to bypass Apple’s payment system. 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. Dolores Huerta joins to discuss what’s at stake this November.Guest: Dolores HuertaCo-Host: 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 doubles down on their efforts to sabotage the Postal Service. In comparing the US’s COVID-19 infection rates to other countries, Trump highlights the United States’ abject failure to control the virus. Although he publicly pushed the DOJ to investigate Joe Biden, Rudy Giuliani claims the US would turn into a “banana republic” if a President Biden were to pursue criminal charges against Trump. Trump calls into Fox to call AOC “a poor student” and Kamala Harris “a mad woman”. The DNC has given AOC a generous 60 seconds to speak at the DNC. Andrew Yang has been added to the speaker’s list after outcry. Whoever’s running the late Herman Cain’s twitter account is honoring his memory by tweeting out Biden attack ads. Journalist Jesselyn Cook joins to discuss her new article for The Huffington Post.Guest: Jesselyn CookCo-Host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump courts the votes of “suburban housewives” by touting his repeal of a housing discrimination rule. Kamala Harris is announced as Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick: reaction ensues. Ilhan Omar becomes the latest progressive to win her primary against an opponent with a sizable cash advantage. David Kim joins to discuss his campaign for California’s 34th congressional seat.Guest: David KimCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump signs an executive order slashing unemployment benefits by $200 and forcing cash-strapped states to pick up 25% of the tab. Larry Kudlow has no idea what’s actually in the order. The White House’s 2020 budget proposal aims to cut spending on Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. Trump takes credit for Veterans Choice legislation signed by President Obama. New reports reveal social media companies have been giving preferential treatment to prominent conservative accounts. Joe Biden’s VP selection is winding down and heating up. Fox News parrots Donald Trump’s misinformation regarding kids contracting Covid. Peppermint joins to discuss Trans activism and the Black queer experience.Guest: PeppermintCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald “Two Corinthians” Trump attacks lifelong Catholic Joe Biden calling him, “against god”. Larry Kudlow’s past comments on COVID-19’s potential effect on the economy come back to haunt him. Right wing media continue their ill-fated campaign to portray Biden as the president of ANTIFA. Trump seizes on Biden’s latest gaffe about diversity in the Black community. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage People of the Week. Jason Harrow discusses age discrimination in vote-by-mail.Guest: Jason HarrowCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As of this morning, nearly 5 million people in the US have tested positive for COVID-19. A new poll shows that roughly 50% of white voters would vote to re-elect Trump if the election was held today. Donald Trump claims to have done more for the Black community than any President since Lincoln. Meanwhile on Fox, Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani calls Black Lives Matter a “domestic terrorist group”. New research shows that Americans in the lowest quintile of income have suffered 3 times as many job losses as those who make the highest incomes. Dr. Bandy Lee shares her thoughts on Trump’s cognitive test. Ken Klippenstein joins to discuss his latest piece for The Nation.Guest: Bandy Lee & Ken KlippensteinCo-Host: Gary Chambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices