The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump pretends he's conducting an orchestra during the national anthem, which, following his own logic, means he should probably be deported or something. Ezra Klein LIVE on his new book, Why We're Polarized and how we can start working to fix our inherently divisive system. Jordan Uhl LIVE recapping the utter disaster that was the Iowa caucus, how the Biden camp is handling the loss, Buttigieg starting to backtrack his premature declaration of victory, Nina Turner calling Bloomberg an oligarch and Ben Shapiro wanting to even further restrict the vote. A bigoted Iowa voter freaks out when she finds out Buttigieg is gay after having already voted for him.Guests: Ezra Klein & Jordan Uhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump announces a new round of Social Security cuts that would devastate disability benefits nationwide, while Dem candidates publish their disability plans with varying levels of success. Michael Brooks LIVE on predictions for the Iowa caucus tonight, Rashida Tlaib apologizing for booing Hillary and Trump attacking Bernie as a communist. Colby Hall LIVE on Hannity's Superbowl interview with Trump and a recent poll showing that most Dem primary voters consume CNN more than all other news sources. Rick Strom LIVE to recap the politics of the Superbowl Halftime performance and Trump's stupid Kansas City mistake. Guests: Michael Brooks, Colby Hall & Rick Strom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Bolton refuses to stop slamming Trump, publicly defending those who testified against him and refusing the WH's attempt to block his book from being published. Dershowitz gets defensive about his trashy impeachment argument, showing he and Trump know nothing about the constitution. Anita Malik LIVE on her new campaign strategy to disrupt the influence of money in politics. John and Brett discuss the top 10 ways Trump COULD win in 2020. Rick Santorum displays his idiocy BARE by saying he thinks Trump has learned his lesson and won't commit anymore crimes. John and Brett choose the Garbage People of the week.Cohost: Brett ErlichGuest: Anita Malik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping day 8 of the Senate impeachment trial, which featured Trump lawyer Dershowitz making some very questionable arguments that go against the Constitution in every possible way. Negar Mortazavi LIVE on updates surrounding Iranian protests, the upcoming parliamentary 'elections' in Iran and the country's response to Trump's 'peace' plan. Jared Kushner had a secret meeting with private equity investors in China and Trump's WH says we'll be able to know what it was about...in 2021. Billie Porter LIVE on the future of the Labour Party, what will happen once Brexit finally happens tomorrow and Harry & Meghan's departure sparking important discussions in the UK surrounding racism. Meanwhile in...the Arctic, trophy hunting polar bears are making it so the species has little chances of ever recovering. Meanwhile in...Greece, the government plans to build a 'sea wall' to deter migrants from entering. Meanwhile in...Mexico, the longest-ever smuggling tunnel was discovered and a portion of Trump's wall toppled due to gusty winds.Guests: Negar Mortazavi & Billie Porter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment updates as the 9th day of the Senate trial is underway. Trump predictably attacks Bolton on Twitter and the WH issues a formal threat against him to prevent his upcoming book release. OH-3 candidate Morgan Harper LIVE on her upcoming debate against the Dem incumbent and the specifics of implementing the Green New Deal in her district. Mike Pompeo is doubling down on his attacks against an NPR reporter and Trump congratulates him for such a "good job." GA-7 candidate Nabilah Islam LIVE on petitioning the FEC for healthcare and tearing down structural barriers to true working-class representation. Michael Bloomberg's campaign is taking a really weird turn as he shakes a dog's head (?!) and eats ice cream. The Lincoln Project's new attack ad targets GOP Sen. Martha McSally.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Morgan Harper & Nabilah Islam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's impeachment lawyer explicitly refutes Trump's repeated claim that his phone call to Ukraine was "perfect." The Trump defense strategy involves minimizing Rudy to the point where he is called a "shiny object" and "minor player." Emma Vigeland LIVE on the SCOTUS 5-4 decision to allow Trump's new racist wealth test for green card applicants, a hilarious ad for a Bernie fragrance made by volunteers, Bernie's lead in early states making Democratic operatives scramble to try to fund an 'anti-Bernie' network and Tom Perez stacking the Dem Convention Committee with establishment figures only. Dr. Marty Makary LIVE on his book 'The Price We Pay,' which lays bare the horrors of the current healthcare crisis and what we can do to stop it. Guests: Emma Vigeland & Dr. Marty Makary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Bolton seriously spills the tea about Trump and Mulvaney's involvements in the Ukraine scandal and quid pro quo. The GOP and right-wing media scrambles to respond to Bolton claims & then just resort to same-old hypocrisy and lies. Jason Carter LIVE to recap the 2020 Grammys and the former CEO's allegations of racism, misogyny and corruption within the Academy. Mike Pompeo insults and berates NPR reporter who asks him about Ukraine and then Trump follows up by tweeting out a threat to NPR's very existence. Sen. Nina Turner LIVE on campaigning for Bernie in North Carolina, Bernie's recent surge in Iowa, New Hampshire polls and media attacks against Bernie as his popularity soars. Rick Strom LIVE on Kobe Bryant, 41 and his daughter Gianna, 13 being amongst the 9 dead in a helicopter crash this weekend.Guests: Jason Carter, Sen. Nina Turner & Rick Strom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping impeachment day 3 as Adam Schiff makes an impassioned plea to his fellow Republican senators & Jerry Nadler brings out his receipts to expose Lindsey Graham's hypocrisy. DSA organizers Brandon Ramirez & Charles Du LIVE on leftist coalition-building and what roadblocks we must confront in order to build a strong, united progressive movement. Rudy Giuliani lost it on Fox & Friends again and even the 'Friends' couldn't get a word in. Geraldo Rivera can't help but spill the tea on Giuliani. Joe Biden's Iowa campaign staff were directed to drive in dangerous snow conditions. Who are John & Brett's garbage people of the week? Trump resorts to ominous threats to ensure the GOP doesn't vote against him on impeachment.Cohost: Brett ErlichGuests: Brandon Ramirez & Charles Du Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic primary update as new polling shows Bernie leading among non-white voters, independents and one-on-one against Trump. Zeke Stokes LIVE on the Kentucky Christian school that expelled one of their students for posting a picture with a rainbow sweater and cake. A new State Dpt rule means CBP officers are going to eyeball whether someone is pregnant and deny them a visa on that very basis. Detained children in a Virginia migrant facility are being restrained to chair with bags over their heads as punishment by staff. Mara Hvistendahl LIVE on the specifics of the US-China trade deal. Meanwhile in...China, the Wuhan coronavirus is spreading quickly and a vaccine might still be months away from being discovered. Meanwhile in...the oceans, seas reach the highest temperatures ever recorded and dead whales & dolphines filled with plastic keep washing ashore. Meanwhile around...the world, half a billion of the world population is mired in inequality, with billionaires now owning more wealth than 60% of the planet.Guests: Zeke Stokes & Mara Hvistendahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannity, Fox & Friends scramble to spread ridiculous pro-Trump propaganda as the Senate impeachment trial unfolds. Trump's self-incriminating justification as to why he won't allow Bolton, Mulvaney and more to testify before the Senate. Wade McMullen LIVE on New York's new bail reform and how to combat the slew of misinformation about the policy. A new report alleges that MBS was behind the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone. Nelufar Hedayat LIVE on her new podcast "Course Correction," which tackles key global issues in a personal and relatable way. Joe Biden blasts Bernie for exposing the literal truth about his past position on Social Security.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Wade McMullen & Nelufar Hedayat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices