The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump keeps changing the U.S. death toll estimate, now warning that it could reach 100,000 people, while just last week he had spoken of 60,000 deaths. Meanwhile, he continues to tout his response to the pandemic and keeps pressing for states to re-open. Trump complains about the media’s “treatment” of him, saying it’s worse than President Lincoln. Trump has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by over 25 women and his response to every single one of those claims has been absolutely abhorrent. Despite tightened guidelines, YouTube is still full of Covid-19 misinformation. AZ-6 candidate Anita Malik LIVE on how her DCCC-backed opponent is putting Arizonan lives at risk and the way her campaign has appropriately adapted to pandemic-conditions.Co-host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Anita Malik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Workers at Target, Amazon, Instacart and more organize a historic May Day strike to demand better health and safety conditions, as well as hazard pay. Joe Biden finally addresses the Tara Reade allegations on Morning Joe. Trump seemingly defends Biden, saying Tara Reade’s allegations “could be false.” Trump’s base could finally be turning on him. It’s time to take out the trash as John, Brett and you (yes, you!) pick the Garbage People of the Week! Justice Democrats Exec. Director Alexandra Rojas LIVE on how the progressive left should organize for November and whether the establishment's hold over mainstream media may finally be breaking.Co-host: Brett ErlichGuest: Alexandra Rojas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump thinks that Covid-19 is just going to “leave,” despite a vaccine not having been developed yet. A new analysis reveals that at least 49 members of Congress have been cashing in on the pandemic, strategically trading $158 million worth of stock transactions. The GOP is using the pandemic as an excuse to curtail abortion rights in at least 13 states. Ben Shapiro is caught being a giant hypocrite, yet again. Chris Hayes comes under fire for merely addressing the Tara Reade allegations against Joe Biden. Ken Klippenstein LIVE on how Trump's foreign policy decisions are putting our troops at risk of contracting Covid-19.Co-host: Erin RyanGuest: Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker Carlson might not be the worst by Fox News standards, but he still deserves to be the worst by ours. Trump wants to keep meat packing plants open no matter the consequences. The GOP is trying to make it even more difficult for people to claim unemployment benefits. Mike Pence, leader of the WH Covid-19 Task Force, refuses to wear a mask while visiting coronavirus patients. The NRA wants you to spend your stimulus money on weaponry --not rent or food. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty on what phase II of the pandemic response should look like and how risk perceptions have driven harmful policies on Covid-19.Co-host: Jayar JacksonGuest: Dr. Sweta Chakraborty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Reps, unable to figure out a way to work from home, will neither be returning to DC this week nor be passing any new bills as they had previously promised. Despite right-wing attempts to undermine the Covid-19 death count, studies show it's likely much higher than what's currently being reported. A lockdown protest leader contracts the virus but nevertheless regrets nothing. Tomi Lahren and other right-wing grifters' hypocrisy and racism is exposed, yet again. Diamond and Silk are fired after taking their conspiracy theories one step too far (and that's by Fox News standards.) MoveOn.org publishes a damning ad unmasking all of Trump's coronavirus lies. Dave Catanese LIVE on how the uncertainty caused by the pandemic is putting presidential campaign strategies in complete disarray.Co-host: Jordan UhlGuest: Dave Catanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump cancels all foreseeable press conferences, angry about the backlash he received last week over peddling fake Covid-19 cures. Trump's "work ethic" during the pandemic is questioned as aides allege he spends most of his day "rage watching" the news. New York City activists and tenants are organizing the largest rent strike in nearly 100 years. More evidence of Tara Reade's allegations against Joe Biden are brought to light. Sen. Tom Cotton and Fox News host Maria Bartiromo try to stoke even more racism against the Chinese. Nelufar Hedayat LIVE on the impact of Trump's immigration ban on the refugee crisis and how the pandemic is causing an impending humanitarian catastrophe in refugee camps around the world.Co-host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Nelufar Hedayat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's stupidity reaches new heights as he suggests disinfectant injections and UV light treatments to cure coronavirus. After much backlash, Trump backpedals by saying he was being sarcastic --despite having received a letter this week from a conspiracy theorist claiming that drinking bleach is a "miracle cure" for all diseases. Even Dr Birx couldn't hide her absolute shock when Trump dropped the bleach bomb during yesterday's press conference. Food safety regulations are being relaxed even more, despite one of the largest pork plants in the country being shut down last week after 600+ of its workers tested positive. Brett, John and you (yes, you!) explain who they picked for Garbage Person of the Week and why. The Squad's response to the latest pandemic bill is what true leadership looks like. Adam Eichen LIVE on how the media can save our democracy and elections during this pandemic.Co-host: Brett ErlichGuest: Adam Eichen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is grilled on CNN after suggesting the city's hotels, casinos, restaurants and stores should re-open. Trump sought to "liberate Georgia" from the lockdown but then throws GA Gov. Kemp under the bus for doing exactly that. Voters and poll workers who participated in the Wisconsin election 2 weeks ago test positive for coronavirus. Trump's attempts to squash the USPS threaten democracy itself. Prediction models for how the pandemic is likely to affect Americans aren't taking into account the disproportionate amount of those incarcerated. Ramesh Srinivasan LIVE on progressive coalition building and keeping progressive momentum alive.Co-host: Michael ShureGuest: Ramesh Srinivasan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple studies show that if the US opened up the country the cases and deaths of Coronavirus would nearly double. GOP supporters literally want to sacrifice the weak to get their hair cut. Hydroxychloroquine, which Fox News continues to promote daily, has been proven to in fact kill you. Emma Vigeland LIVE to help us celebrate Earth Day! Today is the 50th anniversary of a special holiday. The Board of Elections commission in NYC wants to remove Bernie Sanders from the ballot. Jonathan Metzl LIVE on how red states could be suffering more from Coronavirus.Co-host: Emma VigelandGuest: Jonathan Metzl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A devastating shooting in Nova Scotia left 18 dead in what could be considered of the deadliest shootings in Candaian history. CBS news reporter Weijia Jiang attempts to hold President Trump accountable at the latest press conference. For some reason Trump believes that he has saved billions of lives, which is roughly the population of planet Earth. Trump sheeple continue to protest against social distancing and the stay at home orders. AOC doesn't rule out a possible run against Senator Chuck Schumer. Nadia Nazar LIVE on how Zero Hour is adapting to the pandemic and continuing their activism.Co-host: Francesca FiorentiniGuest: Nadia Nazar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices