The Michael Moore Podcast

On today’s episode of Rumble, Michael talks with Dr. Michele Goodwin — award-winning author, law professor, Executive Committee Member of the ACLU, and tireless advocate and activist for reproductive justice — about the fate of Roe v. Wade, the relentless attacks from the GOP on our voting rights, and her extraordinary book “Policing The Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood.” ************* If you are suffering from domestic violence, or have been a victim of sexual assault — you are not alone. National Domestic Hotline Call: 1-800-799-7233 Text “START” to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline Call: 1-800-656-4673 ************* To hear more from Dr. Goodwin… Subscribe to On The Issues with Michele Goodwin podcast. Read “Policing The Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood” and her powerful New York times essay talked about in today’s episode. ************* No more sitting and waiting — get up, get out, and fight for reproductive justice TODAY. Become an abortion clinic escort and help doctors, nurses, and those seeking reproductive care enter the building safely. Find local clinics near you (here or here) and call to inquire about their needs. Get people registered to vote! Volunteer with When We All Vote or Rock The Vote Build the movement virtually by joining Planned Parenthood’s National Virtual Volunteer team. Call your Senator and tell them to vote for the Women’s Health Protection Act — or send them a thank you if they already did. Support Abortion Funds that provide the means for those forced to seek reproductive care out-of-state. ************** Music in today’s episode: “Be Careful” — Patty Griffin ************** Podcast Underwriters: 1) Wondrium helps you learn through documentaries, how-to’s, and engaging learning experiences. Go to wondrium.com/rumble for a free 22 day trial. 2) Anchor.fm can help you start your own podcast. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. 3) MOINK brings additive-free, farm-fresh meat right to your door, and supports independent family farmers in the process. Go to MoinkBox.com/RUMBLE and get FREE Filet Mignon for a year. ************** Check out The Moore Store – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations  fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools. https://store.michaelmoore.com/  **************

It's another week of mind-dumbing drivel and tragedy, beginning with the Senate Republicans' racist mansplainin' and prop-making of the brilliant new nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court — where, in the near future, this white privileged performance art will not exist any longer. Make no mistake — that hearing wasn't a hearing. It was a dry run for the Republicans' staging of this November's midterms — running their candidates on the Q-anon agenda and honing their election-stealing plans to perfection. Mike also shares his latest thoughts on how the war in Ukraine is "progressing" — and suggests Zelensky should switch the narrative regarding the hapless Russian army and surprise Putin by now conducting a Ukrainian invasion of Russia. It's what a true satirist president would do. And it would make Putin's head spin out of control just long enough for the generals and the oligarchs to stage their coup and end this madness.  ******** Don't wait for the Supreme Court verdict; help protect women's right to choose TODAY. Planned Parenthood NARAL Pro-Choice America Center for Reproductive Rights ACLU SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective The Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice We Testify Afiya Center Kentucky Health Justice Network Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund AbortionFunds.org Abortion Access Front ****** Watch President Zelensky in “Servant of the People”:  Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix Or check out Episode 1 on YouTube ****** It’s Oscar night! A night known for glamorous dresses, incredible films, and every once-in-awhile, an infamous Oscar speech… ****** Music in today’s episode: “Respect” — Aretha Franklin Ukrainian National Anthem - performed by violinist Gabriel Gordon “Singin’ In The Rain” — Gene Kelly ****** Podcast Underwriters: 1) Anchor.fm makes can help you start your own podcast. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. 2) Go to shopify.com/rumble [all lowercase] for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. 3) Go to Truebill.com/RUMBLE to save on your unwanted recurring subscriptions. 4) Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale for Stamps.com with the promo code MOORE ******

It's been three weeks since Putin invaded Ukraine. Three... long... weeks. Three weeks of an endless, looping news cycle. Change the channel — same story, different pundits. But behind the horrific videos of tanks blowing up cars and dead bodies in the streets, behind the escalating, heartbreaking stories of refugees fleeing in terror and American journalists being killed, Michael senses something more sinister is at play. We, the American public, who never met a war we didn’t like, are being manipulated by other Americans who are trying to take us to war. Politicians, pundits, ex-Generals and corporate masters looking for greater profits. And no heartstring will be left unplayed until they have our ear and we the people are demanding blood. The only thing for us to do is to fight back and make it clear — No Americans in Ukraine, no air war with Russia, no World War III. ************** Call the House and Senate switchboard at: 202-224-3121 202-225-3121 Find out how to contact your Senator here. Find out how to contact your House member here. Write to President Biden: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ ************** Help the Ukrainian people: International Committee of the Red Cross - Ukraine Crisis UNICEF: Protect Children of Ukraine Doctors Without Borders ************** Sign-up for Michael Moore’s FREE email list at: MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode will be available shortly after release on our website. https://rumble.media/category/podcast/transcripts/ ************** Underwriters: 1) Wondrium helps you learn through documentaries, how-to’s, and engaging learning experiences. Go to wondrium.com/rumble for a free 22 day trial. 2) Anchor.fm makes it possible for our podcast to stay independent, and it can help you start your own. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. ************** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools. https://store.michaelmoore.com/  *************

This week on Rumble, Michael listens to some of the voice messages listeners have sent in over the past few months, taking on tough questions and sharing his thoughts.  ***** Watch Planet of the Humans here: https://youtu.be/Zk11vI-7czE Watch the flash mob performance of the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra I talk about at the end of the episode: https://youtu.be/rwBizawuIDw ***** Music in Today’s Episode: “Telephone Line” —  Electric Light Orchestra https://youtu.be/77R1Wp6Y_5Y “Beethoven's 9th Symphony (Flash Mob)” — The Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra https://youtu.be/rwBizawuIDw ***** Podcast Underwriters: 1) Anchor.fm makes can help you start your own podcast. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. 2) Watch The Power of The Dog, directed by Jane Campion and nominated for 12 Academy Awards including Best Picture, on Netflix. 3) MOINK brings additive-free, farm-fresh meat right to your door, and  supports independent family farmers in the process. Go to MoinkBox.com/RUMBLE and get FREE Filet Mignon for a year. 4) Go to BuyRaycon.com/rumble for 15% percent of of your order of wireless earbuds. ***** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools: https://store.michaelmoore.com/ *****

Late Wednesday night —at least, late at night here in the states — Russia launched a full-fledged assault on Ukraine. Refugees have fled the country in droves, and Putin’s army has moved in on or around nearly every major city in a matter of 36 hours. It’s a nightmare scenario. But there are those already beating the drum for the United States to “do more.” More? More of what? No, you don’t want us anywhere near this. The United States, which for the past half-century, has only made things worse every single place we have sent in the bomber jets or the troops who are about to die for all the wrong reasons. We can no longer claim the moral high ground (if we ever could), and after Iraq we’ve been sent to the time-out room to think about the misery we’ve caused this world. So today on Rumble, Michael sifts through his thoughts on this crisis, and talk about why, above all else, and no matter what — the United States cannot involve itself in this war. Let the smart people find every way possible to crush Putin without firing a shot. ***** Music in Today’s Episode: “Слуга Народу (Servant of the People)” — Dmytro Shurov (Opening theme for the Ukrainian sitcom “Servant of the People”) “War” — Edwin Starr ***** Sign-up for Michael Moore’s FREE email list at MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode will be available shortly after release on our website. https://rumble.media/category/podcast/transcripts/ ***** Podcast Underwriters: 1) Anchor.fm makes can help you start your own podcast. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. 2) Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale for Stamps.com with the promo code MOORE 3) Go to Truebill.com/RUMBLE to save on your unwanted recurring subscriptions 4) Go to shopify.com/rumble [all lowercase] for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. ***** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools: https://store.michaelmoore.com/ *****

Michael’s hometown of Flint, MI was poisoned for no other reason than racism and greed — and the people & banks responsible still haven't faced justice. On this week's episode, Michael welcomes back returning guest & investigative journalist Jordan Chariton to talk about his latest piece for the Guardian investigating why racketeering charges were dropped, why Governor Snyder is looking at a slap on the wrist, and what YOU can do about it. ***** Governor Gretchen Whitmer: 517-335-7858 or e-mail her at this link:  https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/GovRelations/ContactGovernor.aspx Attorney General Dana Nessel: 517-335-7622 or e-mail miag@michigan.gov ***** Read Jordan's latest report on the poisoning of Flint for The Guardian:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/17/flint-water-poisoning-charges And follow his independent grassroots journalism with Status Coup: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pCsHlEEmCfxllZSlRB2Og ***** Sign-up for Michael Moore’s FREE email list at MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode will be available shortly after release on our website. https://rumble.media/category/podcast/transcripts/ ***** Podcast Underwriters: 1) Anchor.fm makes can help you start your own podcast. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. 2) Go to Truebill.com/RUMBLE to save on your unwanted  recurring subscriptions 3) Wondrium helps you learn through documentaries, how-to’s, and engaging learning experiences. Go to wondrium.com/rumble for a free 22 day trial. 4) Watch Don’t Look Up, the Academy Award nominated satire from comedy legend Adam McKay, on Netflix ***** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and  stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools:  https://store.michaelmoore.com/

Today on Rumble, Michael talks with Mickey Huff and Andy Lee Roth of Project Censored, an organization who, since 1976, has each year compiled a list of stories ignored or covered up by the corporate media. They also act as advocates for journalists and those who must fight to bring us the truth. **** Learn more about Project Censored's vital work at www.projectcensored.org Buy Project Censored's "The State of the Free Press 2022" here  https://www.project-censored.org/shop/p/state-of-the-free-press-2022-the-news-that-didnt-make-the-newsand-why-pre-order And listen to Mickey's radio show/podcast "The Project Censored Show"  https://www.projectcensored.org/category/the-project-censored-show/ ***** Read Michael's Substack letter about what we can do to Free Leonard Peltier, and contact President Biden urging he grant Peltier clemency.  https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/freeleonardpeltier Also, Michael started off Black History Month by sharing one of the songs on his Pandemic Playlist, the 2016 hip-hop hit "White Privilege II," by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, featuring Jamila Woods. It’s a complicated, audacious track that wrestles with our (white people’s) own white privilege and complicity in an America that is not equal for everyone. Read his comments here (which include a chance meeting with Chris Rock).  https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/whiteprivliegeii ***** Music: Pink Floyd - "Us and Them"  https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=GKiLEgAzFDQ&list=RDAMVMGKiLEgAzFDQ ***** Sign-up for Michael Moore’s FREE email list at MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode will be available shortly after release on our website.  https://rumble.media/category/podcast/transcripts/ ***** Underwriters: 1) Anchor.fm makes it possible for our podcast to stay independent, and it can help you start your own. Go to anchor.fm to learn more.  2) MOINK brings additive-free, farm-fresh meat right to your door, and  supports independent family farmers in the process. Go to MoinkBox.com/RUMBLE and get FREE Filet Mignon for a year. 3) Go to publicgoods.com/RUMBLE or use code RUMBLE at checkout to receive $15 off your first order from Public Goods. ***** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and  stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools: https://store.michaelmoore.com/

There's a new hit item on the menu at Starbucks stores across the country: a signed union card. The workers at multiple Buffalo, NY-area Starbucks stores formed Starbucks Workers United this August, in response to dangerous COVID working conditions, unequal pay, and inadequate benefits. In less than half a year, they've managed to already unionize two Buffalo-area stores, in Elmwood and in Genesee, at a company notoriously aggressive in their anti-union tactics. This is huge, a game-changing pair of victories — even in a year full of strikes and COVID walkouts. To hear the story of how these incredible Starbucks Workers United organized this victory, and how you can organize your workplace, Michael talked with the Starbucks workers Jaz Brisack & Casey Moore — or, as the Orwellian Starbucks PR calls them, “partners” — two young women who helped lead the organizing effort and succeeded in slaying the giant. During the interview, Casey and Jaz encouraged Michael to cold-call the CEO of Starbucks. And when he does, someone in Nicaragua picks up the phone. A true Rumble moment. ******** Help the workers of Starbucks get the fair pay, benefits, and protections they deserve: Contact Starbucks' Customer Support line and let them know that, as a customer, you demand that Starbucks stop trying to interfere in the Union organizing efforts. To CALL Starbucks Customer Support: 1-800-782-7282 To EMAIL : Use this form ******** To learn how to unionize your workplace, reach out to Workers United, an affiliate of the SEIU. And here’s where you can learn more about or contact Starbucks Workers United. ******** More on SB Workers United: For a Newly Unionized Starbucks in Buffalo, the Future Looks Grand(e) Starbucks Workers United Brings Union Campaign Home to Seattle ******** Music: Phil Ochs, "Links on the Chain" Billy Bragg, "There is Power in a Union" ******** Sign up for Michael Moore's FREE email list at MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode will be available here shortly after release. ******** Underwriters: 1) Stream Netflix's powerful experimental documentary "Procession" 2) Watch National Geographic's documentary "The First Wave" on Disney+. 3) Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale for Stamps.com with the promo code MOORE 4) Anchor.fm lets our podcast stay independent, and can help you start your own. ********

It’s another one of those weeks: 5G gives you better reception but possible plane crashes, Biden trusts Trump’s Postmaster General to get us our COVID tests, and the Supreme Court blocks a federal mandate to get everyone vaccinated. Plus, the voting rights bill is on its death march. We’re at the first anniversary of Biden’s presidency. Republicans are licking their chops. Cable news has written Biden’s obituary. They’re missing one thing - the majority of Americans don’t want a Republican anywhere near the White House. The majority want paid family leave, a living wage, free pre-K, free community college, police reform, and a serious fight to save planet Earth. And the majority wants Biden and the Dems to quit dinkin’ around and crush the party of the coup. ***** Call the Senate Switchboard at: 202-225-3121 Find out how to contact your Senator here: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm ***** Be sure to read Michael's latest piece on witnessing the vote on the 1965 Voting Rights Act as a child, as he discusses in this week's episode, and what we can learn from this in the fight for Voting Rights today: https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/iwasthere And be sure to check out his previous piece, "How the Democrats Can Win BIG in 2022", and subscribe to his free Substack newsletter: https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/howtowin2022 ***** Sign-up for Michael Moore’s FREE email list at: MichaelMoore.com A full transcript of this episode can be found here: https://rumble.media/category/podcast/transcripts/ ***** Underwriters: 1) Watch National Geographic's latest documentary "The Rescue", from the Academy-Award winning filmmakers behind Free Solo. Available to stream today on Disney+. 2) Go to publicgoods.com/RUMBLE or use code RUMBLE at checkout to receive $15 off your first order from Public Goods. 3) Visit ExpressVPN.com/RUMBLE and get three extra months for free! 4) Anchor.fm makes it possible for our podcast to stay independent, and it can help you start your own. Go to anchor.fm to learn more. ***** The Moore Store Check out The Moore Store where you can buy hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs and stickers – and a portion of proceeds will go to progressive groups and organizations fighting to teach the arts and civics in public schools. https://store.michaelmoore.com/ *****

A year ago tomorrow, outgoing President Donald Trump gave an hour-long speech to a large crowd of his most ardent and agitated supporters, encouraging them to march down Pennsylvania Ave. to the Capitol and demand Congress "Stop the Steal" -- the "steal" in this case being the Congressional ratification of an election he lost fair and square, and an integral part of the peaceful transition of power. What followed was a violent attempted coup of the United States, one in which an essentially all-white mob stormed the Capitol building, threatening the lives of countless workers and staffers in the building, elected representatives from every state in the union, and even the Vice President who ran alongside Trump on his losing ticket. This grim day of white terror was brought about by months of President Trump egging his supporters on with baseless claims of a fraudulent election, all while his own party worked tirelessly to continue to erode voting rights across the country.  But unfortunately, this trend of white right-wing violence in America far predates Trump. To try and make sense of all this a year later, Michael spoke with Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan -- the US Congressional representative for Flint, and Michael's longtime close friend. A year ago, Rep. Kildee talked to Michael on Rumble in the immediate aftermath of the riots, after calling Michael from the Congressional floor during the insurrection -- with gunshots and rioting in the background. Today, Michael & Rep. Kildee talk about what has changed in the past year, what hasn't, and what we can do to stop this from happening again. They also talk about how this experience has impacted both of them very personally, and unpack how right wing violence and voting rights are inseparable issues. ***** Read about Rep. Kildee's experiences moving forward from January 6 If you want to do your part to fight for voting rights for everyone, be sure to visit & support one of these great organizations: Fair Fight The League of Women Voters The Voting Rights Alliance VoteRiders Or find a Grassroots voting rights group in your area to get involved with. ***** Music in the episode