The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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

Justice Democrat Cori Bush becomes the latest progressive to pull off a primary victory. Reports of Rashida Tlaib’s demise have proven to be greatly exaggerated. Despite being a mail-in-voter himself, Trump continues his attack on the practice in an interview with Fox & Friends. Democrats in Congress continue to negotiate with Republicans and the White House over increased unemployment and moratoriums on evictions. In some entirely unsurprising news, a new book has revealed Jeffrey Epstein was a member of Mar-A-Lago. As the race for a Coronavirus vaccine intensifies, former Fox host Jeanine Pirro makes it very clear her love of masks does not extend to a potential vaccine. Dave Levinthal discusses why Trump’s top donor in 2016 has decided not to support his reelection. Habib Buttah joins us from Lebanon to report on the current situation in Beirut.Guest: Dave Levinthal & Habib BattahCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump BRINGS THE CHARTS to his insane interview with Axios. The source of a huge explosion in Beirut is under investigation. Police in Aurora, Colorado have been forced to apologize after handcuffing and drawing their weapons on a woman with her young daughter and nieces. A new ad highlights Trump’s horrible treatment of female journalists. Max Burns discusses Trump’s efforts to meddle in the 2020 election.Guest: Max BurnsCo-Host: Viviana Vigil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just one day after Trump floated the idea of postponing the November election, the White House condemned Hong Kong’s decision to do so. White House officials refuse to say if Donald Trump will accept the results of the election. Steve Mnuchin and Larry Kudlow continue to misunderstand the purpose of added unemployment benefits. A new study out of Yale shows that those receiving added benefits returned to work at similar rates as those not receiving benefits. Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump go after Dr. Deborah Birx as COVID-19 cases rise across the country. After previously calling the use of masks “dehumanizing”, Judge Jeanine Pirro is all-in on mask wearing. The GOP considers the future of their party post-Trump. AOC’s effort to ban military recruitment on sites like Twitch continues to gather steam. Lizz Winstead talks about her organization, Abortion Access Front.Guest: Lizz WinsteadCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s new love of masks may stem from COVID-19 hitting Republican-lead states, or “our people”, as a senior administration official called them. Trump’s campaign has been forced to rethink their messaging strategy as Biden’s March tweets remind voters the kind of tweets a president should have been sending out back at the beginning of the pandemic. Despite being a mail-in voter himself, Trump doubles down on discrediting the practice. Ted Cruz puts on his human suit to talk about masks. 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.Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump floats the idea of delaying the election, despite not having the authority to do so. Former presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after contracting Coronavirus. Louie Gohmert hasn’t let COVID-19 stop him from being terrible. It’s been a mixed news week for those living the “Suburban Lifestyle Dream”, as Trump overrides an Obama-era fair housing rule, and AOC immediately introduces a pair of amendments blocking the rollback. Republicans in Congress are willing to leave millions uncounted in this year’s census, rushing to meet this year’s October deadline. Manny Fidel explains how Fox News uses White Supremacist rhetoric. Fred Guttenberg discusses the new documentary, “Parkland Rising”.Guest: Manny Fidel & Fred GuttenbergCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1,144 COVID-19 deaths were reported yesterday as Trump’s approval rate continues to fall well below that of both Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx. In some entirely non-surprising news; after refusing to wear a mask during yesterday’s house judiciary hearing, GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert has tested positive for Coronavirus. A German study has found that COVID-19 can cause serious heart damage even in relatively young COVID-19 patients. While schools around the country consider how to reopen safely, a South Korean study has found that middle and high school age children are just as likely to infect others with the virus as adults. As videos of Dr. Stella Immanuel continue to circulate the internet, a Pew Research study has found that less-educated Americans are more likely to find truth in COVID-19 conspiracy theories. NYC has become the latest city to see Federal Law Enforcement Officers trample on citizen’s civil liberties. AOC has introduced a pair of amendments that would bar the US military from using funding to maintain a recruiting presence in US public schools or on streaming platforms like Twitch. Charles Booker discusses his new organization, Hood to the Holler.Guest: Charles BookerCo-Host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Senator Tom Cotton clams up on Fox & Friends after being asked about his comments calling slavery a “necessary evil”. Millions of renters across the country are under threat of losing their homes as the federal moratorium on eviction expires. While Texas is ravaged by COVID-19, Ted Cruz goes on CBS to remind his future waiters that he believes workers don’t deserve a continuation of the extra $600 a week unemployment benefits. The manager was rightfully called in at a Walmart in Minnesota after a couple wore Nazi flags over their faces to protest the state’s mask order. Melania has decided to do her part during these difficult times by...revamping the White House rose garden. Baseball’s big return has struck out after a COVID-19 breakout hit 14 players and coaches on the Miami Marlins. Reporter and podcast host Terrell Starr speaks to John about his new podcast Black Diplomats.Guest: Terrell StarrCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump brags about remembering 5 words IN ORDER. As secret police continue to terrorize Portland, Trump announces he will send more federal forces to cities across America. Trump again tries to weaponize the census. Dr. Fauci’s Senate testimony debunked a whole bunch of Trump’s favorite lies about Covid-19. Trump’s record on masks has been inconsistent to say the least --but Kellyanne Conway doesn’t seem to think so. Joni Ernst says she would vote to confirm a lame-duck SCOTUS judge --even if Trump loses. AOC does not accept Rep. Yoho’s fake apology for accosting her on the Capitol steps, but she does thank him for being a perfect example of modern-day misogyny. With the $600 per-week added unemployment benefits due to expire, Congress considers a measly $100 weekly benefit for struggling Americans. Bob The Drag Queen LIVE on intersectional activism, the importance of the Black Queer experience, and her new HBO show, We’re Here.Guest: Bob the Drag Queen Co-Host: Michael Shure  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s insane press conferences are back, but this time with a twist. Kellyanne Conway pretends Trump has always been pro-mask. The media fawns over Trump’s “change of tone” when it comes to Covid-19, ignoring how he’s gone back and forth about the seriousness of the pandemic since its very inception. Trump’s links to Jeffrey Epstein are even more suspicious as he wishes “well” to Ghislaine Maxwell. Geraldo Rivera seems to really want to defend Ghislaine Maxwell as well. The DHS Sec. defends the “pro-active” arrests and significant abuse of power against Portland protesters. Sen. Tom Cotton and Sean Hannity have...opinions about what’s going on in Portland. GOP Rep. Ted Yoho refuses to apologize to AOC. Ihssane Leckey LIVE on bringing progressive priorities to MA-4 and how she plans to take over Rep. Kennedy III’s previous seat. Guest: Ihssane LeckeyCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices