The Damage Report with John Iadarola

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi chimes in on Medicare for All: 'How do you pay for that?' The Bezoses donated $2 billion last year, but what percentage of their wealth is that? Senior Reporter of Center for Public Integrity Carrie Levine on  Wilbur Ross' financial disclosures. Ex-Governor Paul LePage argues that eliminating electoral college would would unfairly favor minorities. Clothing company releases questionable ad about a police officer beating protestors. Dave Levinthal, Senior Politics Reporter of Center for Public Integrity, on Bernie Sanders' campaign donors and financial history. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declares her position on the possibility of impeachment. Cohost: Brett ErlichGuests: Carrie Levine & Dave Levinthal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's summit ends abruptly with no deal. Trump trusts that Kim had nothing to do with US student Otto Warmbier's death. Ohio Senator Nina Turner on her support for Bernie Sanders and her role as his 2020 Campaign Co-Chair. Exchange during Michael Cohen hearing explores nuances of doing racist stuff vs. being racist. House passes universal background check bill which will likely not pass the Senate. Director Skye Fitzgerald discusses his Oscar-nominated film 'Lifeboat' on Mediterranean refugees. Before Congress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exposes the credit reporting agency Equifax.Guests: Sen. Nina Turner & Skye Fitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies before Congress. Director Marshall Curry on his Oscar Nominated Documentary 'A Night at the Garden.' Thousands of migrant children were sexually abused while in US Custody over the past four years, the Department of Health and Human Services reports. Former Trump campaign staffer Alva Johnson says Donald Trump forcibly kissed her during the 2016 campaign. John Bonifaz, co-founder and president of Free Speech for People, on the state of emergency and Trump impeachment.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Marshall Curry & John Bonifaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John breaks down Bernie Sanders' town hall and taxing the rich. Data for Progress' Pete Harrison LIVE on why the next President must care about housing. Trump's cabinet member tries hopelessly to help him understand legal terms. Anand Giridharadas LIVE on wealth inequality, Ivanka Trump, and the global elite's phony efforts to change the world. 'Garbage People' and why the entire Politico team needs a timeout.Guests: Pete Harrison & Anand Giridharadas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Dianne Feinstein faces criticism over interaction with young environmentalists on climate change. Interactive One's Senior Culture Editor David Dennis Jr. returns to The Damage Report to discuss Jussie Smollett's felony charge and R. Kelly's sexual abuse charges. Senator Kamala Harris dodges MSNBC question about Bernie Sanders and race. Ben Cohen, Co-Chair of Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, on why he supports Bernie Sanders. Green Book takes home Best Picture as critics dub it another 'white savior' film.Cohost: Brooke ThomasGuest: David Dennis Jr. & Ben Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has nothing to say about the alleged white nationalist terror attack; attacks Jussie Smollett instead. Fox News continues with Coup detat claims and now Trump joins in. SPLC says hate groups in the US are at an all time high and Trump may be to blame. A Texas conservative billionaire funded group attacks AOC over Amazon pullout, but she fights back. David Dunning of the Dunning-Kruger effect LIVE on flaws in human thinking and Trump's personality. John challenges Twitter users to say something nice about 2020 Presidential candidates they do not like.Guest: David Dunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast Guard Officer arrested in Maryland for allegedly plotting to kill journalists and Democratic politicians. Briahna Gray, Senior Politics Reporter at The Intercept, on updates of Ralph Northam and how race will play a role in the Democratic primary. Leaked footage of Tucker Carlson cursing out Historian Rutger Bregman goes viral. Politiscope Founder Walter Powell, Jr. joins Damage Report to discuss how his app strips away unnecessary complexities of politics. Foreign state actors may already be using social media to attack 2020 candidates.Cohost: Nayyera HaqGuests: Briahna Gray & Walter Powell, Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN hires a GOP operative to head it's 2020 election coverage. Ashley Balcerzak LIVE on Elizabeth Warren's donors. Climate change vs. weather is still too confusing for some. We break down Elizabeth Warren's universal childcare proposal. Scott Morris LIVE on secretive company creating police policies across the country and weird news from around the world.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Ashley Balcerzak & Scott Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernie Sanders is running for President. Erika Andiola of RAICES sets the record straight on immigration. Amy Klobuchar is... not the most moderate candidate becasue that would be too extreme. Emma Vigeland predicts what will happen when AOC endorses Bernie. Roger Stone's Instagram foible. And John debunks the myth of the Bernie Bro. Guests: Erika Andiola & Emma Vigeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsey Graham claims that building the wall is 'better' for middle school kids than building new schools. Ammar Campa-Najjar joins the Damage Report to discuss his campaign to run against Duncan Hunter in 2020. Donald Trump spends President's Day tweeting about SNL, Alec Baldwin, and Robert Mueller. Stanford Professor and Biologist Paul Ehrlich on plummeting insect populations and the effect it has on humanity. Psychologists analyzed presidential speeches over time and found that they have scored lower in recent years.Cohost: Brooke ThomasGuests: Ammar Campa-Najjar & Paul Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices