The Damage Report with John Iadarola

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is running for president. Producer of 'Bedlam' Peter Miller discusses mental healthcare in America. After attacking intelligence officials, Donald Trump decided to blame the media instead. Ken Klippenstein, TYT Investigates' Senior Investigative Reporter, on how the government shutdown halted investigations into fatal accidents. Gateway Pundit and Jesse Watters clearly don't understand how solar panels work.Cohost: Brett ErlichGuests: Peter Miller & Ken Klippenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the State of the Union approaches, where does Donald Trump stand on 'The Wall'? Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland discusses Howard Schultz's candidacy, AOC's potential primary challenger, and more. 350.org founder and environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses how opportunistic corporations view climate change. Executive Director of Oxfam International Winnie Byanyima argues that the dignity of workers is more important than unemployment rate. Senator Bernie Sanders pushes to expand federal estate tax. Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders renew fight to end US support in Yemen.Guests: Emma Vigeland & Bill McKibben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Midwest is threatened by a polar vortex, Donald Trump mocks climate change. Time Magazine's Associate Editor Suyin Haynes on the #MeToo Movement in Asia. Polling shows that socialist policies are popular, but the word 'Socialism' is not. Fox loves the idea of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz running for president, hoping to split the 'leftist vote.' Brock Cahill of Sharkwater Extinction on the film and misconceptions of sharks. Historian Rutger Bregman goes viral at Davos for calling out the true solution to inequality.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Suyin Haynes & Brock Cahill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cliff Sims releases a White House tell-all book, 'Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House.' Donald Trump spends his days giving tours of the White House, Washington Post reports. Progressive Activist Jordan Uhl discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Howard Schultz, Kamala Harris, and more. John Iadarola answers your questions about the 2020 primary. University of Pittsburgh Lecturer Meri T. Long on compassion in American politics. 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked in possible homophobic hate crime by MAGA supporters.Guests: Jordan Uhl & Meri T. Long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

800,000 federal employees miss their second paycheck as government shutdown reaches day 35. Media Matters' Editor-At-Large Parker Molly explains the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how she handles constant attacks. Trump adviser Roger Stone indicted in Mueller investigation. Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes 'Wealth Tax' on Americans with over $50 million in assets. Activist April Cook-Hawkins on the current state of the Flint Water Crisis. John Iadarola closes out the week with international news from Brazil and Australia.Guests: Parker Molloy & April Cook-Hawkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about a Trump Tower in Russia, Buzzfeed News reports. NY State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to fund health care for all New York City residents, including undocumented immigrants. Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard apologizes for her anti-LGBTQ+ past. Andrew Coan, author of 'Prosecuting the President,' discusses the implications of Buzzfeed News report. Alexandria Oscasio-Cortez's first floor speech becomes the most-watched C-SPAN tweet!Cohost: Brett ErlichGuests: Richard Gottfried & Andrew Coan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rudy Giuliani claims he never said Trump campaign did not collude with Russia. Donald Trump requested Michael Cohen pay to rig online polls during the campaign, Wall Street Journal reports. Charles Loftus, faculty at Arizona State University, pushed for investigating Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, Arizona. Newly obtained documents reveal that the US trained UAE personnel for war in Yemen. TYT Investigates' Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen on his recent reporting of the National Prayer Breakfast and Russia. Fox guest claims he doesn't need the #MeToo movement prior to making sexist remarks. Cardi B brings attention to government shutdown on Instagram.Guests: Charles Loftus & Jonathan Larsen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi uninvites Trump from delivering State of the Union address until the shutdown is over. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces 2020 presidential bid. Tony Zosherafatain, director of Trans in Trumpland, on North Carolina transgender bathroom attack and the media silence. President Trump uses 'Wounded Knee' to attack Senator Warren. Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash on organization's Spring Drive; for more information, visit sunrisemovement.org. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out Scott Walker's lies about marginal tax rate.Cohost: Jayar JacksonGuests: Tony Zosherafatain & Varshini Prakash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US senate holds confirmation hearing for Attorney General Nominee William Barr. President and CEO of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Desmond Meade speaks about Florida's Amendment 4. During Trump's trip to New Orleans, he mocked immigrants who show up to hearings, and calls the those who do show up 'dumb.' UTLA Member Judy Arteaga joins the show live from the LA Teachers' Strike. Rep. Steve King loses committee positions following white nationalist remarks. Razor company Gillette's ad challenging men to refrain from practicing toxic masculinity sparks controversy.Guests: Desmond Meade & Judy Arteaga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government shutdown reaches day 24, the longest in US history, with over half of Americans blaming President Trump and the GOP. Executive Director of Justice Democrats Alexandra Rojas on targeting congressman Henry Cuellar for possible primary challenger. Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers strike in nation's second largest school district. GoFundMe refunds $20 million in Trump's border wall contributions over terms of service violations. Journalist Roland Martin discusses the 2020 presidential race. Congressman Steve King's white supremacist statements got very little mainstream coverage.Cohost: Brooke ThomasGuests: Alexandra Rojas & Roland Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices