The Damage Report with John Iadarola

A tribute to Michael Brooks, host of The Michael Brooks Show and The Majority Report, as well as a close friend of the TYT Network, who passed away yesterday. Fox News and hosts Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and more are being sued for workplace harassment. As the lawsuit is made public, Carlson’s “pre-planned” vacation following his head writer’s resignation for being a white supremacist online now doesn’t seem so “pre-planned.” AOC will introduce legislation requiring federal law enforcement officials to clearly identify themselves. AOC was accosted by GOP Rep. Yoho, who was overheard calling her “disgusting.” More information is uncovered about the attack on Judge Salas’ home.Co-Host: Adrienne Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump has deployed federal officers to Portland to crack down on BLM protesters and videos depicting the violence show a terrifying abuse of executive power. SCOTUS rules in favor of disenfranchising felons as the general election approaches. Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces a recurrence of cancer but says she is undergoing treatment and will remain on the Court. Kayleigh McEnany’s WH briefing folder is exposed and... it’s even more ridiculous than you think. The “debate” over reopening schools in the fall is still in full swing, despite polling indicating that a substantial majority of Americans don’t support the effort. Trump’s approval rating drops as Covid-19 continues to ravage the nation. 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. David Dayen LIVE on his new book, Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power, in which he examines the pivotal effect of corporate monopolies and offers ideas on how we can fight back against them.Guest: David DayenCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP’s debate over masks is still in full swing, as GA Gov. Brian Kemp suspends mask mandates in the state, fmr. WH Dr. Ronny Jackson claims he doesn’t wear masks “that often,” and Brian Kilmeade is still just totally confused at why masks even exist in the first place. How to deal with bad faith actors in politics? The right-wing is also attempting to push the narrative that children are somehow “immune” to Covid-19, despite literally no data existing to back that idea up. A woman who refused to wear a mask at Starbucks claims she deserves half of the 100k her barista raised for refusing to serve her. Trump dumps campaign manager Brad Parscale and replaces him with longtime aide Bill Stepien. A strange company called Advanced Covert Technology is selling Inspector-Gadget-like spy equipment to law enforcement. Bari Weiss resigns and no one cares. A new anti-Trump ad really highlights the President’s…. weaknesses. Rep. Ro Khanna LIVE on co-chairing the CA delegation at the upcoming DNC, the second stimulus package that’s possibly in the works, as well as Trump forcing schools to reopen in the fall and seizing control over all pandemic-related data.Guest: Ro KhannaCo-Host: Dan Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Admin. is now taking full control over Covid-19 data, ensuring all information used to track the pandemic is withheld from the public and stripping the CDC of its most basic responsibility. Trump’s interview with CBS news yesterday featured him claiming we’re over-testing for Covid-19, attacking BLM and defending the use of the confederate flag. Biden has released a new, more ambitious climate plan --but does it go far enough? Geraldo Rivera is, for some reason, defending Ghislaine Maxwell. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was vocal in supporting Trump’s Tulsa rally a few weeks ago… and surprise, surprise: after attending the event, he’s now tested positive for Covid-19.Co-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump re-election strategy and current WH position when it comes to dealing with historic unemployment is for you to go and “find something new.” Dr. Fauci has started to speak out against the WH, pointing out its obvious failures in tackling Covid-19 --and Trump and his team are not happy about it at all. The first federal execution in 17 years was carried out in Indiana this morning after a 5-4 SCOTUS decision cleared the way. Tucker Carlson is being sent on the classic Fox-News-host-post-scandal “vacation” after one of his top writers resigned for being racist and sexist online. Tucker Carlson can’t quite make his mind up about masks. Exclusive: is the US military using Twitch as a newfound means of recruitment? Mario Alejandro Ariza LIVE on his new book Disposable City, which examines Miami’s present and future as the reality of the climate crisis looms over the city.Guest: Mario Alejandro ArizaCo-host: Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says he “aced” a recent cognitive test and claimed that the doctors were “very surprised.” Trump has been kind of sulky recently, so his aides have been trying to cheer him up with big trucks and video mashups of his “adoring fans.” There might be a second round of stimulus checks --but the GOP is working hard to restrict those eligible to receive the financial aid. Florida has now become one of the biggest Covid-19 hotspots, but that won’t stop GOP Gov. DeSantis from pushing for schools to reopen in the fall. 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. Trauma therapist Ashley McGirt LIVE on how black therapists have been working overtime since George Floyd’s murder by police, the concept of racial trauma and how it so often goes ignored in the field of psychology.Guest: Ashley McGirtCo-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCOTUS rules that Trump cannot block the release of his financial records from prosecutors --however the documents may still be barred from the public until after the election, at the very least. Trump got extremely angry about the ruling, tweeting out his disdain in all caps. Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are still in dire need of PPE; but the WH is claiming that any concerns over shortages are “overblown.” The #DefundThePolice movement sparked by George Floyd’s murder and the protests that ensued have had a significant impact on American attitudes surrounding race. The far-right’s latest tactic of ramming their vehicles through crowds of peaceful protesters is becoming increasingly popular, with over 50 of these attacks having occurred in just the past few weeks. Debra Messing thought she could win a debate with Nina Turner. Ramsey Denison LIVE on his latest film Money Machine, which examines the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, exposing the corporate and political corruption that covered up the incident in its aftermath.Guest: Ramsey DenisonCo-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 academic model predicts that if we keep to our current path, the U.S. will experience more than 208k Covid-19 deaths by November 2020. Brian Kilmeade actually pushed back when WH spokesperson Hogan Gidley claimed life is “undoubtedly” better now than it was in 2016. The Trump Admin formally signals the US’ withdrawal from WHO. Trump wants schools reopened and is threatening to cut funding if he doesn’t get his way. Tucker Carlson not only wants schools to reopen in the fall, he also doesn’t want ANY pandemic-prevention measures to be implemented. SCOTUS upholds the Trump Admin’s decision to allow employers to decide whether or not their employees are given access to birth control coverage. WH Trade Advisor Peter Navarro claims that he simply does not “see race.” Judith Matloff LIVE on her new book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, and how being well-prepared can help you manage all of life’s crises, from natural disasters to personal loss and grief.Guest: Judith MatloffCo-host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump team’s new re-election strategy is to bank on Americans just becoming “numb to the escalating death toll.” Brian Kilmeade toed the party line like a good little boy, echoing the idea that we’re just going to have to “live with” Covid-19 and re-open regardless of the ongoing risks. It doesn’t look like the strategy will be as successful as the GOP hopes, as research indicates that Trump’s approval rating is slipping in areas most affected by Covid-19. Some small businesses received just $1 in pandemic relief loans, while the Kushners, Wall Street, members of Congress and tons of other super wealthy members of the elite raked in millions. ICE says that intl. students whose universities are moving to online-only teaching in the fall will be banned from entering the country and forced to leave if they’re already here. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s remains have been found and unarguable evidence of foul play has finally been uncovered. A district court rules that the Dakota Access Pipeline is to be shut down pending environmental review, a huge win for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and environmentalist groups. Trump won’t stop attacking NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on his Twitter beef with Elon Musk and the potential links between the SpaceX CEO and renowned child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Co-host: Viviana VigilGuest: Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s re-election strategy is all over the place, but the hill he seems ready to die on is passionately defending the use of the Confederate flag, protecting racist statues and more. Kayleigh McEnany comes out to defend Trump’s racist attacks against NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Summer Taylor was killed protesting in Seattle Saturday, murdered by a man who drove his car through the demonstration. Broadway actor Nick Cordero passes away due to complications from Covid-19. The right-wing is confused as to how mask-wearing became political, ignoring the fact that it’s literally their own fault entirely. Jeanine Pirro posts a very strange photo of herself, and it’s not just weird because she’s wearing a mask... Fox News cropped Trump out of a picture of him alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Kanye West announces he is running for president. Dr. Robert Lahita LIVE on antibody tests, the difficulties of successful contract tracing and what we should know about Remdesivir, the potential new Covid-19 treatment.Guest: Dr. Robert LahitaCo-host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices