The Leslie Marshall Show: Recent Episodes
Leslie Marshall
“The Leslie Marshall Show" is a Progressive radio show hosted by one of the nation's most prominent female talk hosts. Leslie provides facts rather than fiction. She discusses breaking news with guests that are experts in their field, allowing the nation to weigh in with their opinions via phone calls and social networking. The show has callers from all sides of the political spectrum, staying true to its motto, "the only true democracy in talk radio."
Leslie welcomes Jimmy O’Donnell, Deputy Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers (USW), to discuss why workers need the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act—and why winning a union election is often only the beginning of the fight.
Jimmy explains how outdated U.S. labor laws allow employers to delay negotiations for a first union contract, sometimes for years. He shares striking examples involving USW members, including workers who waited six years for a first contract—and one group that waited an astonishing 15 years.
Leslie and Jimmy also discuss why the USW continues to push for comprehensive labor law reform through the PRO Act while supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act as an important step workers need now. The legislation would establish firm timelines for first-contract negotiations and ultimately provide binding arbitration when employers and newly organized workers cannot reach an agreement.
It’s a conversation about giving workers who vote for a union what they voted for: a meaningful voice on the job and a fair opportunity to secure a first contract.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
Jimmy's handle on X is @JFODonnell13.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro with a status update on the sad state of Trump's economy. This includes a breakdown of the latest inflation and GDP numbers, plus, an analysis on tariffs.
Then, Brad is joined by Hadar Susskind, CEO of the New Jewish Narrative, to review Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial trip to the U.S.
The pair also discusses the Gaza strip and the Iran war.
Finally, Hadar shares how AIPAC has been flooding U.S. midterm election campaigns with dark money in ways that may surprise you.
Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
The website for the New Jewish Narrative is NewJewishNarrative.org and their handle on BlueSky is @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social. Hadar's handle there is @hadarsusskind.bsky.social.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by National Security Expert Joel Rubin, who worked as a senior State Department official in the Obama administration. They discuss his new book, "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People's Trust to Lead the World Once Again."
The pair also discusses President Trump's war of choice in Iran.
Then, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate, joins Brad to examine the recent rash of ICE's cold-blooded immigrant murders.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Leslie Marshall welcomes Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a fascinating look at the people, places, and industries that helped build the nation.
Drawing from his "American Manufacturing 250" tour, Scott takes listeners from the birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution at Slater Mill in Rhode Island to Pittsburgh's legendary Carrie Blast Furnaces and finally to Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy," where American factories helped secure victory in World War II.
Along the way, Leslie and Scott explore how manufacturing has shaped America's economy, workforce, and national identity—and why a strong manufacturing base remains critical to the country's future. Scott also highlights the Alliance for American Manufacturing's state-by-state Made in America Showcase, celebrating innovative products and companies that continue America's manufacturing legacy today.
It's an engaging conversation about America's past, present, and future—and the enduring role manufacturing plays in all three.
To learn more, visit AmericanManufacturing.org, subscribe to the Alliance for American Manufacturing's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg to watch episodes of 'The Manufacturing Report,' and follow the Alliance on X @KeepItMadeInUSA and Scott Paul @ScottPaulAAM for the latest news and insights on American manufacturing.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by the NRDC's Bob Deans to discuss the wildfire smoke and extreme heat sweeping across the U.S., and how it's been made worse due to human-caused climate change.
They also talk the environmental impacts of data centers, the Trump administration trying to strip away protections for endangered species, and how the NRDC is fighting that move in court.
Then, Brad interviews Jack Hanna, Advisor for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank.
Jack details where the idea for a national infrastructure bank came from, the two other times it's been used in American history, why it's so badly needed, and how it could create 25 million U.S. jobs over ten years.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and the website for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is www.nibcoalition.com.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to analyze the contentious #Senate races in #Maine and #Michigan. They also breakdown the races in the upper chamber for Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina and more.
Then, Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner, reports on President Trump’s turbulent turn at the NATO summit in Turkey.
She also explains why if Trump wants to help his party ahead of the midterm elections, his restarting of the Iran war last week is the wrong move.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).
The pair analyzes whether Trump's peace deal with Iran is already falling apart before the 60-day negotiation process has even been fulfilled.
Brad also asks Cedric whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually still open for commercial shipping vessels.
Additionally, they discuss the latest news on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and whether there is pressure building to remove Putin from power internally.
Then, Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast, joins Brad to discuss the bigger meaning of the sparse crowds at the Trump organized 'Great American Fair.'
Col. Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social.
Tara Devlin is host of the progressive podcast 'TARABUSTER,' which can be found at www.tarabuster.com. Her handle on BlueSky is @tarabuster.bsky.social.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works.'
The pair discusses GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that Republicans will cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2027.
Alex also shares how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic members of the House, plan to schedule a vote to expand Social Security, if they win back the House in the November midterms.
Finally, he also recaps his exciting visit to Netroots Nation 2026 that just took place in Philadelphia, and he previews '7 Days in DC: A Week of Democracy in Action.' (Find out more here: 7daysindc.com/#about)
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA.
The two discuss what details are known thus far of Trump's Iran peace deal, including reporting that the deal has no agreements about Iran's nuclear program, which is why the President told the country he started this war.
Next, they explain why Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday wasn't just a fantastic waste of taxpayer money, it was yet another stain he's left on the image of the White House, and the country.
Lastly, Sarah shares how Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center, following his loss in court on the matter, symbolizes the end of his power in a very important and motivating way.
Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social. The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.
You can read Sarah's work at www.thedailypoliticususa.com.
Follow her on BlueSky, where her handle is @politicussarah.bsky.social.
The handle for PoliticusUSA is @politicususa.com.
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they cover all of the changes happening on July 1st due to last years OBBBA bill and what the 7.5 million folks who are on the SAVE plan should do now that it is ending and formal notices will go out starting July 1st. They also detail new lending limits for both students and parents.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Cereceres, Lead Borrower Strategist, Sabrina Calazans, and Ryan Coryea, Policy and Communications Intern.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Ken Vogel, a reporter based in the Washington bureau of The New York Times, investigating the intersection of money, politics and influence.
The two discuss Ken's new explosive investigative piece revealing how big tobacco gave a Trump Super PAC $5 million dollars, and just five days later, the FDA cleared flavored vapes. (article link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/us/politics/donation-big-tobacco-vaping.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kFA.hbVQ.Tezpj9lnIlR2∣=url-share)
Then, Brad is joined by Ethan Rome, National Director of the Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education.
The pair discusses the campaign's work to defend the autonomy of colleges and universities, protect vital life-saving research that is an engine of our local economies, and make higher education a public good that is accessible, affordable, and relevant to all people, including working families. They also discuss the Trump administration's attacks against diversity in college, as well as the threats from ICE on campuses across the country.
The website for Ethan's organization is www.emergencycampaign.org.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
The two discuss black Americans being stripped of their political power following the recent Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court ruling.
President Weingarten also previews a ten-point speech she'll be giving on how to properly educate our children in the age of AI. She describes how teachers are seeing the 'muscle of learning' atrophying, and how we need to respond by changing education so that we're building active learning.
She also shares how instead of leading this charge, Trump's Department of Education is instead busy undermining civil rights.
Finally, she and Brad discuss a huge issue on the minds of the American people as they head to November's midterm elections, affordability. She shares what could be done to change the U.S. tax code to help with this issue.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).
The pair talks about President Trump's recent trip to China, and his refusal to commit to defending Taiwan if China attacked them.
Next, they shift the conversation to the Iran war. Col. Leighton highlights how President Trump failed to articulate why he was sending our nation to war with Iran. The President also never sought the authorization to use military force from Congress, or even notified the 'gang of eight' before launching military strikes with Israel against Iran.
Finally, Col. Leighton updates the audience on Ukraine's recent success in penetrating Russia's missile defense system in a way that hadn't yet been done in the war.
Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy.
Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton.bsky.social.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference, about ongoing strikes involving Teamsters workers at Breakthru Beverage in Illinois and Missouri.
Jeff has been a Teamster for nearly 40 years.
He explains why drivers and warehouse workers walked off the job, accusing the company of unfair labor practices and attempting to weaken critical union protections — including workers’ rights to honor Teamsters picket lines. He discusses why those protections matter not just in these disputes, but for the broader strength and solidarity of organized labor.
The conversation also examines the challenges facing newly organized workers in St. Louis who are fighting for a fair first contract, as well as what the union describes as bad-faith bargaining tactics by management.
Throughout the interview, Jeff reflects on nearly four decades as a Teamster and discusses the growing willingness of workers across the country to stand together and push back against corporate pressure.
It’s a candid conversation about labor rights, solidarity, and why these strikes matter far beyond one company.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with parent coach, writer, and speaker Margot Magowan about how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) transformed her relationship with her children—and especially helped her family through a painful mental health crisis involving her oldest daughter.
After years of therapies, hospitalizations, medications, and conflict, Margot says the breakthrough came when she and her husband learned how to truly listen with presence, curiosity, and compassion.
She explains how NVC helped her shift away from trying to control or “fix” behavior and instead understand the feelings and needs beneath it. The conversation explores practical parenting challenges that many families face—from school struggles and emotional outbursts to rules, conflict, and communication—and how changing the way we respond to children can create more trust, safety, and emotional connection.
Margot also discusses the difference between “power-over” and “power-with” parenting, why so many parents feel overwhelmed today, and how emotional regulation begins with the adults in the room.
It’s an honest and compassionate conversation about parenting, connection, and learning how to listen in a whole new way.
Margot's website is Listen2ConnectCoach.com and her handles on Instagram are @Listen2ConnectCoach and @reelgirlreviews.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond about a Supreme Court ruling the labor movement is calling a dangerous setback for voting rights and working people.
Fred explains why the AFL-CIO sees the decision as part of a broader effort to weaken the political power of working Americans—especially Black, Latino, and Native communities—and how attacks on voting rights are deeply connected to issues like wages, workplace protections, union strength, and economic fairness.
The conversation also explores the historic connection between the labor movement and the civil rights movement, why many Americans feel democracy is becoming less responsive to ordinary people, and what organized labor plans to do next in response.
It’s a powerful discussion about democracy, representation, and why the fight for voting rights remains central to the fight for workers’ rights.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
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In this episode, Leslie speaks with Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio, founder of the Disrupt political PAC, about a potential shift in the youth vote and what it could mean for upcoming elections.
Carlos argues that many young voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are beginning to rethink that decision, pointing to broken promises on issues like student debt, the economy, and foreign policy.
He explains how those policy changes are affecting young Americans in real, everyday ways—and why frustration may be turning into political movement.
But as Carlos emphasizes, changing opinions isn’t enough. The real challenge is turning that energy into action at the ballot box. He outlines how Disrupt is organizing on college campuses across the country, working to register and mobilize young voters during a key midterm cycle that will take place while many students are on campus.
The conversation highlights both the risks and the opportunity ahead—and why the youth vote could play a decisive role in shaping what comes next.
Disrupt is a youth-led political movement dedicated to freedom, affordability, and ending corporate control.
Their website is www.DisruptPAC.org. Carlos' handle on X is @Carlos_Calz07.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Andy Ferris, a longtime animal care specialist at Brookfield Zoo and a member of the Teamsters 727 bargaining committee, about an ongoing labor dispute that could lead to a strike.
Andy shares what’s happening behind the scenes as workers negotiate with the Chicago Zoological Society over staffing levels, safety concerns, wages, and health care. Despite decades of service, many workers are being asked to accept minimal raises while facing rising costs—and potential cuts to long-standing health benefits.
For example, workers were offered less than 4% raises, while the CEO's compensation increased by over 70%!
The conversation also addresses one of the public’s biggest concerns: the well-being of the animals. Andy explains how workers have contingency plans in place to ensure animals are cared for, while also raising concerns about existing staffing shortages that could already be impacting safety.
Finally, the discussion pushes back on claims from management that higher wages would drive up ticket prices, highlighting broader questions about priorities, cost of living, and how institutions value the people who keep them running.
It’s a candid look at a high-stakes labor fight—one that impacts workers, families, and the animals they care for every day.
For more than 100 years, Teamsters Local 727 has represented the hardworking men and women of the Greater Chicago area.
They currently represent nearly 10,000 members across a multitude of industries, from bus drivers to trade show workers, pharmacists to zookeepers, funeral directors to parking industry workers. Their top priority is serving the needs of their members, and they firmly believe that a united union is a strong union.
Their website is www.TeamstersLocal727.org and their handle on X is @Teamsters727.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for PoliticusUSA.
First, in the wake of the assassination attempt on the President this past weekend, Brad and Sarah discuss political violence in the age of Trump.
Next, they analyze new polling showing that 70% of Americans want the Iran war to end ASAP.
Lastly, they talk about the prospects for the Democratic party in the congressional midterms, and the curious case of John Fetterman.
Then, Brad is joined by world renowned economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon.
The pair breaks down the status of the economy, including the impact of the Iran war and AI.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Tom Duffy of the United Steelworkers about the urgent state of workplace safety in America ahead of Workers Memorial Day.
They begin by reflecting on the meaning of the day, which honors workers who have been killed, injured, or made sick on the job—and why those risks remain a serious concern today. Tom shares insight from decades of experience investigating workplace incidents and advocating for stronger protections.
The conversation then turns to recent policy changes and regulatory rollbacks that have weakened key safety standards, including protections against dangerous exposures and extreme working conditions. Tom explains what these changes mean in real terms for workers and why they could lead to more preventable injuries and illnesses.
They also discuss the growing strain on the agencies responsible for enforcing workplace safety, with fewer inspectors and reduced resources making it harder to hold companies accountable.
Finally, the episode focuses on what workers and unions can do to protect themselves, from pushing for stronger safeguards on the job to advocating for policies that prioritize worker health and safety.
It’s a sobering but important conversation about the risks workers face—and the ongoing fight to ensure every worker makes it home safely.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two discuss the environment ahead of this year's Earth Day, which is this coming Wednesday.
The NRDC tracks the Trump administration's actions and proposals that threaten the environment and public health. They've documented 470 and counting in about a dozen different categories.
They're attacking the 'Clean Water Act,' the 'Clean Air Act,' and the 'Endangered Species Act.' Learn more at their 'White House Watch.'
However, while efforts to combat climate change have regressed on a federal level, there's still real progress happening on the state level in many different parts of the U.S.
Brad is then joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast.
The pair covers the quagmire of a war that Trump has dragged the country into versus Iran.
They also talk about Trump's verbal attacks against Pope Leo because the Pope is encouraging dialogue between the U.S. and Iran instead of more violence.
The pair also discusses how the Pope is sticking to the teaching of the gospel in his message of peace, versus those encouraging more attacks vs Iran. Brad highlights additional clear differences between President Trump and Pope Leo with respect to the 'Sermon on the Mount' in the Gospel of Matthew.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
In this episode, Leslie speaks with Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, about three stories that highlight the role of manufacturing in America today—from global competition to space exploration to cultural identity.
They begin by discussing why Chinese-made automobiles still haven’t entered the U.S. market in a major way, and why that may be a good thing for American workers, national security, and the long-term health of the auto industry. The conversation explores the balance between lower prices for consumers and protecting domestic manufacturing jobs.
Next, they turn to the Artemis II mission and how a return to the moon is powered not just by NASA, but by thousands of American workers and manufacturers across the country. Scott explains how large-scale national projects like this support innovation, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs far beyond the space industry.
Finally, the episode closes on a lighter but meaningful note, looking at how the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing the city’s industrial roots with steelworker-themed celebrations. It’s a reminder of the deep connection between manufacturing, community identity, and pride in American work.
Together, these conversations offer a wide-ranging look at how manufacturing continues to shape the economy, culture, and future of the United States.
If you’d like to follow more of Scott Paul’s work or learn more about the Alliance for American Manufacturing, you can visit AmericanManufacturing.org. You can also watch episodes of their podcast, The Manufacturing Report, on YouTube at youtube.com/@AmericanMfg, or listen at AmericanManufacturing.org/podcast.
They’re also active on social media—follow AAM on X at X @KeepItMadeInUSA, Scott Paul at @ScottPaulAAM, and on BlueSky at @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report,' to talk March #Midterms Madness. He reviews the latest polling with Brad, and then shares how he thinks the balance of power will look in the House and Senate following the upcoming November elections.
Then, Brad is joined by Christine Wood, Co-Director for 'Declaration for American Democracy.' Their coalition includes groups from the labor, racial justice, faith, women’s rights, environmental, good government, and many other important communities.
She first recaps this past Saturday's 'No Kings' protests, which attracted more than eight million participants.
Next, she breaks down the false talking points the Republican party is spreading about their voter suppression bill, which is ironically called, the 'SAVE Act.'
The website for 'Declaration for American Democracy' is www.dfadcoalition.org.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.
The two discuss the Ellison family, who are billionaire Trump donors, taking over CNN and TikTok as part of their acquisition and merger deal of Warner Bros. They analyze how the Ellisons have turned CBS into a Trump-friendly right-wing news network, and the risks of the same happening to CNN and TikTok.
Finally, they talk about the problems that all of these large media consolidations are causing by creating a monopoly that also reports what the government in power wants them to, just like the autocracies in Russia and Hungary.
Then, Kim Scott, Publisher of 'DemList,' joins Brad to preview the third 'No Kings' protest, which will be taking place this Saturday, March 28th. The protest aims to counter the Trump administration and his Dictator-like actions and messaging. The first 'No Kings' protest attracted five million people across the nation, with the second including seven million participants. The organizers are aiming to make this the largest protest in American history.
They're also expecting 'No Kings Day' protests in as many as 30 other countries on Saturday, opposing the Trump administration's actions.
The website to find out if there's a protest near you, and how to get involved, is www.NoKings.org.
The website for Free Press is www.FreePress.net and their handle on BlueSky is @freepress.bsky.social. Tim Karr's handle is @timkarr.bsky.social.
Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on BlueSky at the handle @demlist.bsky.social.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), CNN Military Analyst, to examine growing concerns over President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. From a top counterterrorism official resigning over what he says was a war with Iran lacking any imminent threat, to Trump openly talking about “taking” Cuba, the conversation raises urgent questions about judgment, intelligence, and accountability.
Colonel Leighton breaks down whether these moves reflect strategy—or dangerous escalation—and what they could mean for global stability, U.S. credibility, and the risk of wider conflict.
The Colonel's handle on Blue Sky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social and on X it's @CedricLeighton. His website is CedricLeighton.com.
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Leslie takes a closer look at New York City’s proposed Delivery Protection Act and the growing scrutiny around Amazon’s last-mile delivery system. The conversation explores the hidden costs behind rapid delivery and who ultimately bears the burden.
Leslie is joined by Christian Trimboli, a member of Teamsters Local 804 and an Amazon Delivery Service Provider (DSP) driver in New York City, who offers a firsthand account of the realities on the job. He describes the intense pressure drivers face—from demanding delivery quotas and constant surveillance to physically exhausting work with little job security or benefits. Christian explains how these conditions pushed him and his coworkers to organize with the Teamsters in pursuit of safer workplaces and fair treatment.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at facebook.com/teamsters.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Senior White House Reporter for Bloomberg Government.
The two analyze the divisions that are developing within the GOP over the U.S. war with Iran. Also, they discuss how new Republican voting restrictions, that occurred during the recent Texas primary elections, reveal the party's nationwide strategy for the midterm elections. They also discuss the latest on the DHS shutdown and a new push by Trump and Vance to convince voters that they now care about the 'affordability' issue.
Then, Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works,' is our special guest for the second half of the show.
He and Brad detail the 'Billionaire's tax' proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna. They also talk about 'millionaire's day,' which is when people making a million dollars a year stop paying into Social Security.
Mica's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC. The website for Bloomberg Government is www.bgov.com.
Alex Lawson's handle on Blue Sky is @alaw202.bsky.social. The website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie speaks with Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, about the constitutional and human consequences of the Trump administration’s new military action against Iran. Shah discusses the lack of congressional authorization, the risks of entering another prolonged Middle East conflict, and the impact such decisions have on troops and their families. The conversation also examines Trump’s past promises to end “forever wars,” his comments about potential U.S. casualties, and concerns about cuts to veterans’ benefits while committing the nation to a new war.
Their website is CommonDefense.us and their handle on Blue Sky is @commondefense.bsky.social. Naveed's handle there is @armyofnaveed.bsky.social.
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Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women’s, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).
The two discuss the military and foreign policy aspects of the Trump administration's airstrikes against Iran, the decision to kill their leader, whether the President had the authority to start this war despite being unprovoked, and more.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA, is our special guest for the second half of the show.
She and Brad cover the domestic repercussions of the new U.S. war with Iran, including rising gas prices, which experts say could surge to $4 dollars per gallon.
Sarah also breaks down the Paramount purchase of Warner Bros., which includes CNN, and the dangers of media consolidation.
This is the same group that recently blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Democratic politician James Talarico. Paramount was in position to do this because they recently acquired CBS News, the network that airs Colbert's show, in a recent merger deal.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton.bsky.social.
Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, Mabinty Quarshie, who previews tomorrow's 'State Of The Union' address.
Mabinty says she expects Trump to say that he doesn't need authority from the Supreme Court or from Congress in order to levy tariffs, and that he'll cherry pick any positive economic stats his staff can find.
She and Brad also discuss why voters have soured on Trump's approach to immigration, and how electricity prices have doubled under his watch.
On the subject of tariffs, Congress will have to authorize Trump's 15% tariffs across the board after 150 days, which doesn't look like it'll have the votes in the House or Senate.
Mabinty also highlights how Trump's go to economic policy was tariffs, (and he was using it as a weapons for any world leader that angered him), but now those are likely to be gone soon.
Then, leading progressive strategist and Outreach Director of the Battleground Alliance, Heather Booth, discusses November's upcoming midterm elections in the House and Senate.
Heather highlights the damage that President Trump and congressional Republicans have done by taking away health insurance for millions of Americans, failing to address increases in the cost of living, and killing Americans like Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Next, despite acknowledging positive polling for Democrats heading into the midterm elections, she says that the results will all depend on Democrats organizing and turning out voters beginning now.
Brad and Heather then discuss how the Battleground Alliance brings together Unions, environmental groups and civic groups and are supporting local organizations that are doing the work on the ground to win the midterms for Democratic candidates in over 40 congressional races.
Heather also speaks about her organizing work with the late Rev. Jessie Jackson, and how his work lives on.
She and Brad recap redistricting thus far for the upcoming election cycle, how Democrats have fought back against the Republican efforts to rig the upcoming midterms, the threat the Supreme Court still presents to the Voting Rights Act, and how Americans can fight back if it's struck down.
Finally, Heather highlights how we can turn our anger into action and the 'hurt and hate into hope and heart.'
The website for the Battleground Alliance is www.BattlegroundAlliance.org.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, White House Correspondent for CQ Roll Call.
The pair discusses President Trump's reaction to the Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show, the Department of Homeland Security facing a Friday shutdown unless Republicans agree to ICE reforms demanded by Democrats, Trump's racist video post of the Obamas, and ICE's disastrous polling amongst Americans.
Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The pair examines Rob's recent blog titled, "Affordability: What It Means and How Trump Has Made It Worse."
(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/affordability-what-it-means-and-how-trump-has-made-it-worse/)
John Bennett's handle on X is @BennettJohnT and the website for CQ Roll Call is www.CQRollCall.com.
Dr. Shapiro's website is www.Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Josh Graves, who serves as both an International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Representative and Vice-President of Teamsters Local 104.
As a second-generation Teamster from Atlas Warehouse, a third-party logistics company that services Kroger, Josh has been a Teamster for over 22 years and is currently based in Arizona. He has played a key role in securing some of the union’s strongest contracts at Sysco, most notably the recent agreement at Local 690 in Washington, which provided Teamsters members with a wage increase of over 30 percent.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Leslie and Josh dug into what has quietly become one of the most consequential labor stories in the country: the growing power of the Teamsters at Sysco, one of the nation’s most profitable food service giants.
The discussion began with a recent win in Spokane, where drivers represented by Teamsters Local 690 ratified a four-year contract delivering major gains, including significant wage increases, lower health care costs, stronger pensions, and more vacation time. Graves emphasized that those gains were driven by workers’ willingness to authorize a strike, a show of unity that forced Sysco back to the table.
That local victory, he explained, is part of a much larger strategy. Marshall and Graves pointed to the first-ever regional Sysco contract covering more than 1,000 Teamsters across Northern California and Nevada, where coordinated bargaining and a credible strike threat produced similarly strong results. The agreement not only boosted pay and benefits but also included important protections around safety and automation, setting standards that extend beyond a single facility or city.
Graves noted that these wins are happening even in right-to-work states like Arizona, underscoring how union density and member engagement have reshaped negotiations nationwide. Over the past five years, Teamsters representation at Sysco has grown dramatically, strengthening the union’s leverage and changing the tone of labor relations with the company.
Looking ahead, the conversation turned to upcoming contract expirations in Montana and Chicago. Graves made clear that, after a string of major victories, Sysco Teamsters are prepared to take action to secure contracts that match the gains workers have already fought for elsewhere.
Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Cristina Jimenez Moreta, the 'Shared Future' Director.
The pair examines the the rein of Kristi Noem as Trump's DHS Secretary and the leader of ICE, and why it's well past time for her to be fired.
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast.
They breakdown Trump's historically destructive first year of his second term, and why the America people are no longer buying what he's selling.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, to explore why the coming year could be a turning point for U.S. manufacturing.
He breaks down how easing interest rates, clearer trade policy, and a steadier economy may finally give manufacturers the confidence to invest, expand, and hire after several uneven years.
Scott and Leslie also look at the growing wave of factory openings and why the real impact often shows up after construction—when workers are hired and local supplier networks take shape.
The conversation digs into tariffs and trade policy, including what “tariff predictability” means for businesses and how the U.S.–China manufacturing relationship is shifting toward supply-chain security.
Leslie and Scott close by examining workforce challenges, new short-term training pathways, and the growing competition between manufacturing and AI data centers for workers, energy, and materials.
Overall, the episode offers a clear-eyed but optimistic look at what’s ahead for American manufacturing.
AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.
Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively.
Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 Unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO.
The two review President Trump's first year of his second term, and how it's been filled with relentless attacks on workers during his pursuit of 'Project 2025.'
However, they also discuss how the labor movement is fighting back, and winning!
The administration:
* committed the single biggest-act of union-busting in history,
* launched a brutal assault on immigrants and communities across the country,
* ripped health care from millions,
* made billionaires richer and corporations more powerful,
* moved to unleash untested AI technology,
* And dismantled government agencies that provide essential services.
President Trump promised to “make America affordable again,” but instead, he spent a year driving up costs, holding down wages and letting jobs disappear—including jobs that would keep energy bills from skyrocketing.
But in the face of relentless attacks on our livelihoods and freedoms, workers are turning to unions to fight back. And we’re winning.
* In December we saw the first sprouts of victory when a bipartisan group of lawmakers canceled votes on the SCORE Act, succumbing to pressure after months of organizing from the labor movement. Then before the year ended, a group of bipartisan lawmakers passed a discharge petition advancing one of labor's top priorities: restoring federal workers collective bargaining rights.
* At the beginning of 2026, we saw lawmakers in the house rally around an extension of the ACA tax credits and a band of Republicans come together to sink a series of anti-worker labor bills.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Center for American Progress's Natasha Murphy, Director of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress.The two breakdown the latest on the efforts by Congressional Democrats to get healthcare subsidies reinstated for the over 20 million Americans who purchase their health insurance through the ACA marketplace. Since Republicans let the credits expire at the end of last month, many families have had the cost of their premiums more than double.
Then, Brad's joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate. The pair discusses the shooting death of Renee Good, the unarmed civilian who was shot to death by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week. They also analyze the Trump administration's gaslighting of the facts about the shooting, including their unwarranted claims that the 37-year old poet, artist and Mother of three was a 'domestic terrorist.'
Finally, they have a broader discussion on the topic of ICE, and how it has made America less safe, the opposite of what Trump promised it would do for the country.
Natasha Murphy is the director of Health Policy at American Progress, where she develops and advances policy proposals to lower health care costs and improve health care coverage, affordability, and quality.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is also the Owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law. Their website is www.LincolnGoldfinch.com. Kate's handle is @AttorneyKLG on X, @attorneykatelg on Instagram, and @abogadakate on TikTok.
Additionally, she's currently running for State Representative for Texas House district 50 as a Democrat.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Raul Torrez, Attorney General of New Mexico.
Torrez is a career state and federal prosecutor who has served at every level of the justice system. Since taking office as New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General in 2023, he has made protecting children a central priority—holding major tech companies accountable for enabling online abuse and investigating systemic failures in the child welfare system.
The two discuss Torrez's lawsuits against Meta and Snap Inc.
In December 2023, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that Facebook and Instagram enabled child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The complaint details how Meta's platforms allowed predators to exploit minors and how the company's algorithms contributed to the spread of harmful content.
In September 2024, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's design features and algorithms facilitated child sexual exploitation and sextortion. The lawsuit claims that Snapchat misled users about the safety of its platform, particularly regarding disappearing messages, and failed to implement adequate safeguards for minors.
Lastly, the pair shares information and resources on how parents can help protect their children online, and how to detect if their child may have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation online.
There's some great information and resources on the New Mexico government's website specifically for parents to help navigate these issues.
Visit NMDOJ.gov to view their internet safety page and their Sextortion guide.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).
The two discuss Trump's capture of the Venezuelan President on their soil, and whether or not the action was lawful.
Additionally, they posit whether this move by Trump undercuts the U.S. argument that China should keep its hands off of Taiwan.
They also analyze the prospect of invading Cuba or Greenland, and the impact of a more Western Hemisphere-centric foreign policy on the security of the U.S.
Lastly, the pair details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's continued retribution against Senator Mark Kelly, a U.S. military veteran, for a video he was part of encouraging military members only to follow lawful orders.
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The pair discusses the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, as well as Jack Smith's recent testimony to Congress on how culpable President Trump is for the attack on our Capitol.
Next, they preview the incoming cost increases for Americans' health insurance, thanks to the changes that Trump and Congressional Republicans have made to the Affordable Care Act.
Finally, Sarah evaluates how possible it seems for Democrats to retake the House during this year's midterms, and whether the Senate could be attainable.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton.bsky.social.
Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Kroona and Brad Lusk, members of Teamsters Local 120, which represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
They discuss why their Union has authorized a strike at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms.
They explain what has led to the strike, and how they and other dairy workers are pushing back against cuts to their health care, pensions, and other protections.
The website for Teamsters Local 120 is www.TeamstersLocal120.org.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate. The pair discusses Trump's new efforts to block immigration from 19 countries he deemed 'high risk.'
Kate also explains the details of the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to take up one of President Trump's most contentious policies by reviewing the American legal principle of "birthright citizenship," potentially upending a 127-year-old understanding of who gets to be a U.S. citizen.
Kate and Brad also discussed how alarmingly frequent it has been for ICE to arrest and detain U.S. citizens for hours to even days, with some of them being assaulted in the process.
Then, Center for American Progress's Natasha Murphy talks with Brad about healthcare, including premiums that are set to skyrocket at the end of the month if Republicans refuse to extend ACA tax credits.
Natasha also breaks down why the Health Savings Account options, which many congressional Republicans are pushing as a replacement for ACA tax credits, do nothing to help pay for skyrocketing health insurance premiums themselves.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is also the Owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law. Their website is www.LincolnGoldfinch.com. Kate's handle is @AttorneyKLG on X, @attorneykatelg on Instagram, and @abogadakate on TikTok.
Additionally, she's currently running for State Representative for Texas House district 50 as a Democrat.
Natasha Murphy is the director of Health Policy at American Progress, where she develops and advances policy proposals to lower health care costs and improve health care coverage, affordability, and quality.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon.
His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner.
The two analyze President Trump's 36% approval rating in the new Gallup poll, which is the lowest of his term, and just two points shy of his lowest ever.
They also discuss Trump's handling of the press, and what his low approval rating could mean for Republicans in next year's midterm elections.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.).
The two discuss the Washington Post report that Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, authorized a highly unusual strike to kill all survivors of one of the Trump administration’s attacks in recent months on boats allegedly carrying drugs in international waters.
Next, they talk about Senator Mark Kelly's message to military service members about their duty to the U.S. constitution to not follow unlawful orders.
Lastly, they discuss the prospects for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, President-Elect of the United Steelworkers. Currently serving as the Union's international Vice President, Brown will be sworn in to her new position on March 1, 2026. Following the USW's regular four-year nomination and election process that recently took place, Brown was elected to be the Union's new President!
During today's interview, Leslie and Roxanne discuss how working families have taken major hits to their rights and their pocketbooks in 2025, thanks to the Trump administration.
Before President Trump was elected, his advisors laid out a terrifying vision for the nation called, 'Project 2025.' And over the past year, working families have unfortunately borne the brunt of the administration rapidly enacting these policies. On top of this, the administration has failed to rein in – and in many ways added to – costs for necessities like groceries, energy and health care.
Roxanne details how these attacks have hit bargaining rights for workers, veterans' benefits, workplace safety, healthcare and more.
Taken together, we’re seeing an economy in which the rich get a whole lot richer, while everyone else is lucky to scrape by, just as Trump planned.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
Roxanne's handle on X is @BrownRox.
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they cover the newest student loan updates, actions folks may need to take, potential changes to repayment plan options and forgiveness programs, and how you can make sure that you have the lowest monthly payment.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Communications Associate Ángel Rentería.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a preview of the newly released 2025 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.' (link: https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2025-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/)
This year's guide makes it easier than ever for shoppers to find U.S.-made products and support American workers this holiday season.
New polling released with the Gift Guide shows overwhelming demand for locally made goods, with 81% of Americans saying they’re as likely or more likely to buy American-made products this year. The vast majority (83%) of shoppers say they would buy more Made in USA goods if these products were more widely available. The Gift Guide bridges that gap, connecting consumers with the craftsmanship, quality and well-paid jobs that come from buying Made in America.
In its 12th year, the 2025 Guide features 148 manufacturers and makers from across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. There’s an American-made gift for everyone, with finds ranging from model airplane kits and stocking stuffers to jewelry and grills.
Shoppers can browse the guide by state or product category, and a new segment this year highlights brick-and-mortar stores specializing in state-made goods for in-person shopping. Additionally, AAM’s Made in America Directory spotlights 873 companies and their products that are not featured in this year’s Guide.
Leslie and Scott highlight five of the companies and their gift offerings for just a taste of the guide. Here they are:
1 - WicR
Have you always wanted to be a plant parent but were too scared you’d forget to water them every day? Fear no more: WicR is a self-watering product that makes it a lot easier. All you have to do is place the WicR at the bottom of your pot, cover it with soil, and place your plant in. Then, after an initial watering, the WicR will self-water your plant for seven to ten days. A game-changer for plant care!
2 - Alaska Glacial Essentials Skincare
Alaska Glacial Essentials Skincare draws from its surrounding beauty in Cordova, Alaska, to enhance the quality of the products they make there. This company sources glacial minerals and botanicals for gentle but effective formulas, and all its products are vegan and cruelty-free. Its energy-efficient facility operates on 60-80% community hydropower, and the Certified B Corps company prides itself on a commitment to sustainability. Alaska Glacial Essentials Skincare donates 2% of its revenues to organizations that protect the Alaskan environment, such as the Copper River Watershed Project.
3 - Made-Plus Footwear
The vast majority of footwear today is imported. But Alan Guyan, an alum of Under Armour’s shoe division, saw an opportunity to do things differently. That’s why he started Made+, a luxury athletic shoe brand based in Annapolis. All the shoes are made with 100% recycled yarn — and that yarn is made from repurposed plastic water bottles. These shoes come in all sorts of designs; they even sell shoes specially designed for pickleball. If you’re looking to replace those athletic shoes, Made+ is an incredible choice. (And check out their in-person storefront if you’re near Annapolis!) Lastly, be sure to check out AAM's blog post featuring Made+ from last month, where you can find on their website at AmericanManufacturing.org/blog
4 - High Strung Studios
For the music lover on your list, High Strung Studios hits all the right notes. This woman-owned business transforms real guitar strings into beautiful, handcrafted jewelry made right here in the USA. Each bracelet, necklace, and pair of earrings carries a touch of rhythm and a whole lot of heart, making them perfect for anyone who finds joy in a good song. Thoughtful, unique, and full of holiday cheer, these gifts truly strike a chord.
5 - Cycle Dog
Bring some wag-worthy joy to the holidays with Cycle Dog, a woman-owned company in Portland, making eco-friendly gear for dogs who love to play. Every collar, leash, toy and bed is crafted in the USA using recycled materials, keeping millions of inner tubes and bottles out of landfills. Durable, sustainable and made by a team of passionate makers (and their pups), these gifts are perfect for anyone who wants to spoil their dog, spread a little holiday cheer, and do good for the planet all at once.
Lastly, Leslie and Scott talk about Project MFG. What's Project MFG? Think Top Chef — but for welders, machinists and engineers. Ray Dick, founder of Project MFG and creator of the YouTube reality show 'Clash of Trades,' is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers through hands-on competition and community engagement.
AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.
Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively.
Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief for Politicus USA.
The two discuss the newly released emails between disgraced pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, referencing Donald Trump spending hours with someone who Epstein calls a "victim" at Epstein's house. Epstein also refers to Trump as, "the dog who never barked."
Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The pair examines new data showing that monthly U.S. jobs cuts surged to a 22-year high in October, and new polling showing that 54% of voters blame Trump for the current economy vs. only 21% blaming Biden
Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works.
The two discuss the eight Senate Democrats who caved to the GOP and gave up healthcare tax credits in order to re-open the government.
They also hypothesize Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's role in the eight Senators' decision, and whether it's time to look for a new leader for Senate Democrats.
Finally, Alex explains that it's ultimately the Republicans who have caused the health care catastrophe.
On that front, there’s a list of the 25 most vulnerable House Republicans that people should continue to focus on, and Social Security Works will continue to do protests on these matters.
Then, Brad is joined by Eve Levenson, Senior Director of Political Partnerships and Strategy at Flytedesk, 'the technology that powers college media.'
The pair analyzes last Tuesday's election results across the country, and how young voters played a huge part in determining the outcomes.
Flytedesk's key takeaways showed that young voters remain a stronghold for Democrats: across the country from VA and NJ to CA and NYC, they favored Dems strongly in last Tuesday's elections.
Young voters favored candidates who prioritized affordability. This tracks with Flytedesk's research that the economy and, in particular, costs were a top issue in both 2024 and 2025.
The gender gap among young voters remains, but is shrinking: Abigail Spanberger, Mickie Sherrill, and Zohran Mamdani all won young men by double digits, while winning young women with even larger margins.
The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social.
Flytedesk's website is www.flytedesk.com.
Eve Levenson's handle on BlueSky is @eve-levenson.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) provides his expert analysis on President Trump restarting U.S. nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years.
They also discuss Trump and Pete Hegseth's missile attacks on fishing boats in foreign waters, the President's East Asia trip, a potential trade deal with China, and more.
Brad is then joined by New York Times investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel.
The two discuss Ken's new book, "DEVILS' ADVOCATES: The Hidden Story of Rudy Giuliani, Hunter Biden, and the Washington Insiders on the Payrolls of Corrupt Foreign Interest."
The book shines a spotlight on one of the most shadowy and impactful industries in U.S. politics—the foreign influence business. Drawing on exclusive sources, thousands of documents, and on-the-ground reporting, Vogel pulls back the curtain on this billion-dollar business that spans the partisan spectrum and secretly shapes U.S. foreign policy, while often flouting American values like human rights and democracy.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
You can purchase Ken's new book, "DEVILS' ADVOCATES," here.
His handle on Blue Sky is @kenvogel.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, where he serves as chief lobbyist and director of government affairs.
They discuss the severe toll of the ongoing government shutdown on workers and families—from unpaid federal employees turning to food banks to the ripple effects hitting local economies.
Calemine warns that Congress’s failure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits could sharply raise health costs for small-business owners and workers. He urges lawmakers to pass relief measures like the True Shutdown Fairness Act and Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, and to end political brinkmanship that’s using American workers as pawns.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss his latest blog, "The Government Shutdown Is the First Skirmish in the Battle Over Trump’s 2026 Budget."
(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/the-government-shutdown-is-the-first-skirmish-in-the-battle-over-trumps-2026-budget/)
In it, Dr. Shapiro argues that the current federal government shutdown marks the opening move in a much larger struggle over the fiscal direction of the federal government under Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal. It contends that what appears to be a short-term fight over spending bills is in fact a strategic effort to reshape federal priorities—cutting large swaths of domestic programs while boosting defense, border security and deregulation. The shutdown is portrayed as both a bargaining tactic to force concessions from Congress and a signalling device to markets and stakeholders about how aggressively the administration intends to pursue its agenda. The blog warns that the deeper economic and institutional damage will come once the shutdown ends and the budget battle truly begins, with Congress and the administration locked in a clash over the size, scope and role of the federal government.
Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, Political and Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago.
The pair examines the ICE invasion of the 'Windy City' by the Trump administration, as well as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's response.
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast.
They analyze the impact of the 'No Kings' protest against Trump's imperial presidency, including the staggering turnout of roughly seven million attendees at 2,600 events in all 50 states.
The two also discuss President Trump's pardon of former Congressman George Santos, who was sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds and stealing identities.
Paul Lisnek anchors “Political Report” every Sunday morning at 9am central which looks at national and local issues for Chicago. It can be live streamed on www.wgntv.com/live and watched on the new WGN+ app which can be downloaded thru Apple TV, Roku or Firestick.
Paul has worked as a jury consultant in such cases as OJ Simpson and Whitewater, teaches Constitutional Law and Ethics for the bar review course. He is the author of 15 books including the award winning fiction book: "Assume Treason."
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradacktyl.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report' and Columnist for 'The National Journal,' to discuss the 'playing field' for the 2026 midterm elections in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Then, Senior White House Reporter for 'Bloomberg Government,' Mica Soellner, joins Brad to talk about the new peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, the government shutdown, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent criticisms of President Trump's policies.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.
The pair examines how Trump and his FCC pressured media organizations to remove Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, but also discusses how Americans banded together to make their voices heard in opposition to the authoritarian style actions.
Then, Brad is joined by Ana Valdez, President & CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), which produces the annual U.S. Latino GDP Report.
The two examine the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, as well as their population and economic trends, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Brad and Ana also talk about the repercussions from the Supreme Court decision that allows ICE to resume arrests in Los Angeles based on appearance, language, or type of work.
Drawing on the LDC's data showing Latinos as one of America's fastest-growing economic engines, Ana also released a statement emphasizing that the Court's decision carries consequences far beyond immigration enforcement:
"This is not law enforcement; it is racial profiling.
That is not how the Fourth Amendment is supposed to work. The Constitution requires specific facts, not a checklist of skin color, language, and job site.
It also ignores economic reality. Latinos are not on the margins of this country; we are a major growth driver. Our GDP reached $4 trillion in 2023, making us the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently. Latino incomes and purchasing power are growing about twice as fast as the rest of the country, and Latino consumer spending topped $2.5 trillion last year. Targeting people who look or sound Latino undercuts the workforce and the businesses that keep the U.S. economy strong for everyone. Profiling this workforce is economic self-harm.
And it ignores the community reality. Most Latinos are fully part of the American fabric. Ninety-four percent of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and nine out of ten Latinos overall are citizens or lawful residents. Treating Spanish speakers or brown people as presumptive suspects means punishing citizens on their way to work and parents on school runs, not just the undocumented.
Enforcement of immigration law cannot come at the cost of civil liberties and human dignity.
America's economic future depends on treating Latinos as full and equal participants in our society, not targets of suspicion."
The website for Free Press is www.FreePress.net and their handle on BlueSky is @freepress.bsky.social. Tim Karr's handle is @timkarr.bsky.social.
The website for the Latino Donor Collaborative is www.LatinoDonorCollaborative.org and their handle on X is @LDCLatino and Ana's handle is @LDCAna1.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a roughly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism.
Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio.
The two discuss how gerrymandering is a clear and present danger to working families, and what can be done to fight back.
Gerrymandering allows politicians to redraw district maps in ways that protect their own power instead of reflecting the will of the people, silencing working families and communities of color.
From Texas to Missouri, these power grabs undermine democracy, suppress votes, and weaken the voices of everyday citizens.
Yet history shows that when working people organize—whether through ballot initiatives or grassroots campaigns—they can push back against partisan manipulation.
States like Michigan prove that fair districting is possible, ensuring representatives are accountable to voters rather than corporate or political interests.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
Amber's handle on X is @AmberUSWRR.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government.
The two examine the impending government shutdown, which is set to happen October 1st. Democrats seem less eager to bail out Republicans than they did at the beginning of the current Trump administration, drawing the line at new massive healthcare cuts which would drive up premiums 10-20% for folks with Affordable Care Act health plans.
Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
They examine the chaos caused at the CDC by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration, and the potentially dangerous new restrictions on who can now receive vaccines.
Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
He has more than 45 years of experience in international public health, clinical research, and education dealing with such global health priorities as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, dengue, antibiotic resistant infections, COVID-19 and other emerging diseases.
Dr. Bollinger is also Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). They discuss her brand new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Public Education and the Future of Democracy."
The book's Publisher, Penguin House, describes it as "A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world”
Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda and scare tactics. Fascists fear teachers because they teach young people how to think for themselves.
Drawing on history, stories from teachers on the front lines, and decades of experience with America’s public schools, Weingarten argues that teaching students to think critically is the key to defeating would-be dictators.
She encourages teachers to continue focusing on their vital mission to help young people thrive."
The book is available for purchase here: https://sites.prh.com/whyfascistsfearteachers
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sara Haghdoosti and she is the Executive Director of Win Without War, a diverse network of activists and organizations working towards a progressive U.S. foreign policy.
She details the dangers of militarizing local law enforcement, and what it means for everyday people that the President is willing to position troops in American cities to enforce his own agenda (with Memphis, TN just the latest).
Based just outside of Chicago, Sara also speaks to what the local community is experiencing right now as Trump targets the city.
Sara also talks about her organization’s ‘Know Your Rights Campaign’ for military service members that do not want to follow unlawful orders from the Trump administration:
https://winwithoutwar.org/win-without-war-launches-notwhatyousignedupfor-org-for-members-of-the-military-during-trumps-authoritarian-crackdown/
Finally, Brad and Sara talk foreign policy, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the Trump administration's controversial airstrike on a Venezuelan boat that Trump claims contained drug smugglers transporting fentanyl.
Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy.
Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social.
'Win Without War' is a national grassroots organization that works with elected officials, policymakers, media, advocacy organizations, and movement leaders to promote and advance a values-based progressive national security strategy that prioritizes human security and diplomacy over war.
They believe that by democratizing U.S. foreign policy and providing progressive alternatives, we can achieve more peaceful, just, and common sense policies that ensure that all people — regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, or economic status — can find and take advantage of opportunity equally and feel secure.
Their website is WinWithoutWar.org. Their handle on BlueSky is @winwithoutwar.bsky.social. Sara's handle is @shaghdoosti.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) provides his expert analysis on Venezuela and the Trump administration's ill-considered attack on the purported drug boat and what that might mean for how the current regime uses our military. The two also posit the political and diplomatic implications of Trump's “name change” from the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
Col. Leighton also breaks down the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un joining Xi Jinping in a show of strength as China unveiled new weapons at a huge military parade.
Finally, the Colonel gives the latest updates on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data. They also detail the specific damage the President's tariffs have done on the U.S. economy, as well as a new report from Goldman Sachs estimating that 86% of the tariff revenue collected so far has been paid by American businesses and consumers.
Additionally, the pair talks about the latest news surrounding the Epstein files.
Finally, they discuss the chilling implications as Trump continues working to turn the military into his own police force, which he seeks to unleash in predominantly Democratic-led American cities.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie welcomes back Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.
Secretary Redmond shares how he and the AFL-CIO just wrapped up their nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour. While big corporations profit off the backs of working people and politicians continue to raise costs and cut essential lifesaving services, the labor movement traveled the country providing voice to and building power with workers in the lead up to Labor Day.
Mr. Redmond also blasts the new Trump administration's Union-busting executive order, which was issued right before Labor Day.
The new order rips away collective bargaining rights from workers at NASA, the International Trade Association, the NWS, and more.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data.
On Friday morning, the BLS reported that nonfarm payroll employment rose by only 22,000 in August. Analysts had forecast that the economy would add 75,000 jobs during the month. According to the agency, gains made in health care were offset by losses in federal government employment, as well as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.
While July's figures were revised up to 79,000 from 73,000, June's numbers were revised down by 27,000, dropping from 14,000 to minus-13,000. That means this past June marked the first time the labor market shed jobs since late 2020. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent in August.
Leslie and Dr. Shapiro also discuss his latest blog, "The Lies Behind Trump's D.C. Troop Sure."
(Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/08/18/the-lies-behind-trumps-d-c-troop-surge/)
In it, Dr. Shapiro breaks down how President Trump’s justification for deploying troops in Washington, D.C. on the basis of crime is false, as FBI data show crime rates in the capital have sharply declined and are lower than in many comparable U.S. cities.
Instead, Dr. Shapiro details how Trump’s actions reflect a partisan strategy and authoritarian impulse to consolidate power and intimidate opposition, rather than any genuine concern for public safety.
Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Robert Benson, D.Phil., Associate Director for National Security and International Policy at American Progress.
The two breakdown Trump's summit with Putin, where he failed to secure a peace deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine.
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The pair exposes Trump and the GOP's hypocrisy as they deploy the National Guard to Washington D.C. with the excuse of stopping violent crime, yet they are the same people who pardoned those who violently assaulted Capitol Police Officers right in Washington D.C. on January 6th.
They also discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to nullify Trump led efforts to gerrymander Texas congressional districts, with the goal of gaining GOP house seats, by doing the same in California, in order to gain Democratic House seats to balance things out.
The website for American Progress is http://www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Robert's handle is @robertbenson92.bsky.social.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for an in-depth look at four timely topics shaping the global economy and American industry.
They break down China’s worsening economic crisis and what it means for global markets, and unpack the latest developments in U.S. tariff negotiations with key trading partners.
The pair also highlights practical Made-in-America products perfect for outfitting a dorm room or first apartment, and finally, explores how programs like Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership are fueling innovation, strengthening supply chains, and creating good-paying jobs here at home.
AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.
Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively.
Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tim Karr, Senior of Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate.
The pair examines the increasingly disturbing trend of the mainstream media's capitulation to Trump and his administration. This includes a discussion on Free Press's newly created 'Media Capitulation Index,' and a report that Tim authored on the way forward. It's titled, "A More Perfect Media: Saving America’s Fourth Estate from Billionaires, Broligarchy and Trump."
Then, Brad is joined by Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of 'The New Jewish Narrative." The organization's mission statement identifies their members as "American Jews, deeply rooted in the story of our people and the history of our struggle for peace and justice. In our narrative, peace and justice are the birthright of Israelis, of Palestinians, and of all people."
The two discuss the increasingly dire situation in Gaza, where the United Nation's Humanitarian Affairs Office says that food consumption has "declined to its lowest level since the onset of the war." They report that "nearly 90% of households have resorted to extremely severe coping mechanisms to feed themselves, including taking significant risks to obtain food and scavenging from garbage."
Gaza health authorities also report that over 200 people have died of starvation since the war began 22 months ago, and that nearly half of them were children.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by the White House Correspondent for CQ Roll Call, John Bennett.
The pair discusses President Trump's struggles to distance himself from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that has overtaken the political world, and the put the GOP on defense.
They also discuss the humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza, as well as the Trump's attacks on the indepence of the Federal Reserve and its Chairman, Jerome Powell (who Trump appointed during his first administration).
Then, Brad is joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Immigration Attorney and Advocate.
The two discuss the Trump administration's family separation policies and the militarization of ICE.
Kate also tells the powerful story that led her to want to help vulnerable immigrants and their families.
The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
Kate is also the Owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law and their website is www.LincolnGoldfinch.com. Kate's handle is @AttorneyKLG on X, @attorneykatelg on Instagram, and @abogadakate on TikTok.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Jim Savage, Legislative Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW).
The two discuss how the U.S. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs has been understaffed and underfunded for decades, often proving to be a barrier to those who served getting the care they need.
However, rather than bolstering this vital lifeline, early on in the Trump administration, amid brutal cuts to a number of federal agencies, it announced that it would eliminate approximately 83,000 positions at the VA.
While this was part of a larger effort to gut the federal government in the name of efficiency, as in other areas, there was nothing targeted or strategic about these cuts.
Jim explains how the USW and their "Veterans of Steel" group is not only fighting these cuts, but working across the political aisle to promote common sense legislation to further help U.S. military veterans.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Jim's handle on Blue Sky is @savageusw.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The two discuss the Wall Street Journal Report that, in 2003, Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein, his then close friend, a graphic birthday card with a self-drawn picture of a naked woman, with the message, "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret."
Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The pair examines the new economic data showing that both inflation, and the consumer price index (CPI) rose in June.
This shows that the Trump tariffs are raising both inflation, and prices for goods that the American people purchase regularly.
Brad also talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Trump's Budget Could Break the Economy."
(Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/20/trumps-deficits-could-break-the-economy/)
Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Dr. Shapiro's website is www.sonecon.com, where you can find his latest blog posts as well.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The pair first discusses a new piece that Scott wrote for 'Industry Week' that finally puts to rest one of U.S. manufacturing naysayers’ favorite lines: “Who wants to work in a factory anyway?”
Next, they explore what progress has the Trump administration made on all of their attempted trade deals after the White House extended its reciprocal tariff pause to August 1st, with the hope of securing more deals.
Third, Scott and Leslie explain why Americans should be pleased about a new 10-year end to 'the de minimis exemption,' a Customs loophole that Chinese e-commerce behemoths like Temu and DHGate had been exploiting.
Fourth, Leslie asks Scott about an FTC letter sent on the same day Amazon launched its Prime Day sale this week, which called on the e-commerce giant (and Walmart) to put a stop to false “Made in USA” claims on its website. This comes after Amazon’s marketplace has increasingly become a Wild West of products from third-party vendors as it seeks to emulate SHEIN and Temu.
Finally, both Leslie and Scott applauded Senator Elissa Slotkin for a recent speech she gave outlining her “Economic War Plan." They also found this particular line from the speech very timely: "As a CIA officer and Pentagon official by training, I believe that the single, greatest security threat to the United States is not coming from abroad. It’s the shrinking middle class here at home."
Here is where you can find more of Scott and the AAM's work:
WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they explain how President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will affect anyone who has or plans to take out a student loan in the future.
They also discuss what these changes could mean for the economy as a whole, and what folks can do right now if they have defaulted student loans.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres, and Communications Associate Ángel Rentería.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions.
Bruce explains how the newly passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' "chooses billionaires over babies, and puts the nation’s children in unprecedented peril."
Here are just a few ways that the new law will hurt the nation’s children:
Cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and CHIP: Medicaid and CHIP provide health insurance to over 37 million children in the United States and Medicaid covers nearly 40% of births. H.R.1 includes the largest funding cuts to these programs in their history and creates administrative burdens, such as lock-out periods and work requirements.
Defunds the largest child anti-hunger program: One-in-five children experience food insecurity. This bill cuts food assistance by cutting more than $200 billion from SNAP and places a larger cost share burden on states. This cost shift could cause states to end their programs or limit enrollment. Advocates argue that losing SNAP benefits could also impact free school meals, further risking a rise in child hunger.
Leaves children behind in tax policy: This legislation offers an inadequate Child Tax Credit. While some will see an increased credit amount, the increase still fails to keep pace with inflation. Even worse, the new structure keeps more than 20 million children from receiving the full credit and blocks 2.6 million kids from receiving any credit at all.
Undermines public schools: H.R.1 creates a new tax benefit for wealthy donors that jeopardizes the future of our public schools. This education voucher tax credit will offer 2-3x the benefit of other non-profit donations, incentivizing donations over other organizations. It is important to note research shows vouchers do not improve academic outcomes and disproportionately benefit families who already send their children to private schools.
Threatens the child care workforce: There is already a child care shortage in the country. H.R.1 will make it harder to recruit and train new child care professionals by prohibiting the use of federal student loans for sectors that do not earn over the median high school graduate salary. We must further invest in this profession and work to increase pay for providers, not create additional barriers to building a strong child care workforce.
Increases funding for family separation: H.R. 1 dramatically raises funding for immigration enforcement. This funding will lead to increased family separation and detention. These immigration practices disrupt entire communities and are known to create childhood trauma, adversely affecting child health and development.
Cancels efforts to address the climate crisis: H.R. 1 eliminates investments in solar and renewable energy leaving our children to deal with greater effects of climate change in the future. This measure comes as kids are experiencing adverse environmental health effects and natural disasters.
Forces kids to shoulder our ballooned national debt: H.R. 1 drives up the national debt by $3 trillion in order to give tax breaks to billionaires and industries like gun manufacturers. This bill expects our children to shoulder the cost of these tax breaks when they become adults while stripping them of essential services today.
The website for First Focus on Children is FirstFocus.org and their handle on BlueSky is @FirstFocus.bsky.social. Bruce's handle there is @BruceLesley.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Victor Mineros, Proud Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396, Western Region International Vice President, and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division, which represents tens of thousands of sanitation workers across the country.
The two discuss what’s happening in the U.S. sanitation industry, the ongoing strikes at Republic Services, and why this moment matters for working families across the country.
Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for 'the Washington Examiner.'
The pair examines what's in the Republicans' newly passed 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' how Trump managed to convince wayward GOP congressional members to support such an unpopular bill, the implications the bill has on next year's congressional midterms, Virginia's statewide elections this year, and an update on Trump's tariffs.
Then, Bob Deans, Senior Advisor for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), talks about Trump and DOGE's cuts to the U.S. National Weather Service, and whether they contributed to the poor forecast and deaths in the Texas floods.
Then, they discuss how the cuts to clean energy manufacturing incentives will hurt the planet, as well as the United States' economy and manufacturing base.
Finally, they talk about Trump's executive orders, which have been devastating for our environment.
You can follow Mabinty Quarshie on X at @MabintyQ.
The website for NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on BlueSky is @NRDC.org.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) gives the latest updates on Iran's nuclear program following missile strikes on their nuclear enrichment facilities by the Trump administration. He and Brad also discuss the U.N. nuclear agency disagreeing with the administration that the strikes have fully disabled Iran from enriching uranium for a nuclear weapon in the near future.
Then, Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, joins Brad to break down Congressional Republicans' 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' and why it's so intensely unpopular with Americans.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
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The Wall Street Journal recently documented the stark disparity between China and America’s military-industrial strength in a series of graphs. The results are downright alarming, especially as geopolitical tensions flare. The data illustrate the urgent need for the United States to take action to revitalize our domestic shipbuilding industry.
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With tariffs coming into force, Made in the USA marketing is surging. U.S. consumers are rejiggering their purchasing habits, as evidenced by a boom in “Made in USA” searches on e-commerce sites, and companies are more than happy to tout their “Made in USA” commitments. (From Modern Retail: “Amazon searches for the phrase shot up to 126,000 from 26,000 in the past 30 days — nearly five times the previous period.”)
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The state of our infrastructure and energy grid is dire. It’s a crisis that creates another obstacle to U.S. manufacturing’s renaissance and America’s competitiveness.
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This time, the China Shock is global in nature. Beijing is flooding the world’s markets with its industrial overcapacity across all categories, and job losses and bankruptcies are trailing the imports.
WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
(If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast)
X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of 'the Cook Political Report,' to talk about ten years of Trump in politics. This includes how he completely changed the Republican party's identity, and what might happen to the GOP once Trump is no longer President.
Then, Kim Scott, Publisher of 'Dem List,' previews the NYC Mayoral primary election.
She also details the upcoming Governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey, which tend to be a bellwether for the following year's midterm elections in Congress.
Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on BlueSky at the handle @demlist.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) gives the latest updates on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
He also discusses President Trump having tanks roll into Washington D.C. for the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army (but also for his own birthday, which is the same day as the parade).
Finally, the two discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics.
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two discuss the meltdown between President Trump and Elon Musk, as well as how the mainstream media now seems to cover Billionaires like the third branch of Government.
They also discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government.
Kate shares a a general status update of the lobby industry under President Trump. Then, she and Brad talk about the lobby efforts on the House reconciliation budget bill, and the higher education executive orders.
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of Politicus USA.
The two discuss President Trump's broken promises on inflation and Ukraine, he and the House Republicans' big bad budget bill, Musk getting out of DOGE, and RFK Jr. on vaccines (or lack thereof).
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, President of the 63 unions and over 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The pair discusses the Supreme Court ruling upholding Trump's firings of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board members, the draconian House budget bill, and the field hearings the Union conducted through the 'Department of People Who Work for a Living,' which they released a report on last week.
The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their BlueSky handle is @aflcio.org. Liz's handle is @lizshuler.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress.
The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.”
Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
The House-passed version:
A. Would cut off some or all food assistance for 11 million people (4 million of those are kids) due to subjecting new groups of people (parents of young kids, older people, people who live in parts of the country where jobs are scarce) to additional paperwork requirements.
B. Eliminates the national guarantee that whether you live in New York or Mississippi, you won’t go hungry. This has been the bottom line of food support and anti-poverty in the US for 60 years. Now, states will be required to foot part of the bill for SNAP, which many of them can’t afford.
C. Guts SNAP as one of our best anti-recession tools – it keeps recessions from becoming depressions. SNAP immediately gets small dollars to the people who need money most, and it’s spent nearly instantly in local communities. Funding changes and cuts will doubly punish states during recessions. That’s important now, as we deal with economic uncertainty and a food safety net (food pantries, free school lunch, farmer grant programs) that have already been gutted by DOGE so can’t step in to help.
The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Lily's BlueSky handle is @lilyroberts.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
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Scott's op-ed in 'The Detroit News' explaining why he believes that U.S. trade negotiators must toe a tough line with China.
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America's favorite vehicle as a tariff case study
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ChineseManufacturing going viral on TikTok
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Momentum for U.S. shipbuilding revitalization continuing to grow
WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report")
(If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast)
X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
Leslie is joined by Megan Salrin and Jimmy O'Donnell of the United Steelworkers (USW).
The trio analyzes why workers need a Pro-Labor National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
In one of his early acts as president, Donald Trump not only fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo but also removed NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.
Firing Wilcox upended nearly 90 years of Supreme Court caselaw and left the NLRB unable to perform its vital mission of upholding workers’ rights.
So what is the NLRB, and why do workers depend on it to ensure they have a voice on the job?
The NLRB is an independent federal agency tasked with safeguarding workers rights in a number of ways.
- It oversees union elections – and ensures that employers abide by the law when workers seek to organize.
- It also prevents and remedies unfair labor practices, again ensuring that workers are free to engage in concerted activity and access their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
The NLRB is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has 26 different Regional Offices.
- There are five seats on the Board, which are filled through presidential nomination and then Senate confirmation.
- The members serve five-year terms, and the terms are staggered so that one seat is supposed to be open each year – though delays can cause vacancies to occur.
The NLRB shapes labor law in several ways including by issuing decisions on cases, which sets national precedent, and by issuing rule making.
- Because the president nominates members to the board, they have the ability to influence how it operates based on their priorities.
- Pro-worker presidents traditionally appoint members who take the job to enforce workers rights’ seriously while pro-corporate leadership effectively limits workers’ ability to form unions and collectively bargain.
- Under the previous administration, for example, the NLRB made key advances when it came to leveling the playing field for workers, such as banning the captive audience meetings employers too often used to try to thwart union elections.
Currently, the board is down to just two members, which means it does not have a quorum and cannot make decisions or enforce labor laws. That means:
- Workers facing unfair treatment—like illegal firings, intimidation, or bad-faith bargaining—could be left waiting months or even years for justice.
- Striking and organizing workers will have fewer protections.
- Employers who break the law may get away with it if cases can’t be heard.
- Furthermore, this upheaval has emboldened greedy corporations looking to block workers from exercising their rights.
- For example, Whole Foods (which is owned by Amazon) is arguing that they will not recognize a union formed in January because of the lack of quorum at the Board.
An NLRB member can only be fired for serious misconduct—like neglecting their job or breaking the rules. No President has ever fired a Board member like this before, and there does not appear to be any valid reason to remove Wilcox.
- Wilcox filed a lawsuit in response to her firing. While a DC District Court judge ruled in her favor and reinstated her, her case has gone through a number of appeals and is now headed to the Supreme Court, which recently once again removed her from her position until it can rule on the merits of the lawsuit.
- Oral arguments are due to begin on May 16, which means between now and then the board is again hobbled.
As more and more workers signal that they want the protections of a union contract it’s essential that we have a labor board that takes its job seriously.
- This means allowing members like Wilcox to finish their terms.
- And pushing our elected leaders to nominate and confirm qualified members who will take the job of protecting workers seriously.
Megan Salrin is the National Coordinator for the United Steelworkers’ Rapid Response program, the union’s nonpartisan initiative for education, communication, and action on legislative and policy issues affecting USW members. Before this role, she served in USW’s Legislative and Policy Department and worked for several Members of Congress from the Midwest.
Jimmy O'Donnell is a Legislative Representative for the USW, where he advocates for pro-worker policies related to labor rights, workplace health and safety, clean energy manufacturing, and workforce development. Previously, Jimmy spent several years working at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Amie Parnes, Senior Correspondent at 'The Hill,' and Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News.
They discuss their newest #1 New York Times best-seller, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House."
"The authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller 'Shattered' provide a revelatory, inside look at the Biden, Harris, and Trump camps during the 2024 battle for the White House, arguably the most consequential contest in American history."
Brad also speaks with Jon and Amie about their evaluation of Trump's first 100 days of his second term. They also discuss the future presidential prospects of Kamala Harris, and who else might be a viable Democratic candidate for President in 2028.
Amie and Jon's book is available for purchase here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fight-Inside-the-wildest-battle-for-the-white-house-jonathan-allen/22252142?ean=9780063438644&next=t
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Leslie is joined by Jesse Case, Director for the Food Processing Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two examine why so many cannabis workers are joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
To add some perspective, the Teamsters represent over 1,000 cannabis workers in six different states. They've also bargained the strongest contracts in the industry for workers at a number of multi-state operators, which are the largest players in the US cannabis industry.
Tens of thousands of Teamsters across the continent are members of the union’s growing Food Processing Division. The division represents many classifications of worker, including production line workers, mechanics, forklift drivers, machine operators and more. They help prepare, process and move just about every kind of food you find at the grocery store, including meats, dairy vegetables, fruits and grains.
Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Find the Teamsters Cannabis workers online by visiting linktr.ee/teamsters_420.
Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss President Trump's union busting executive order from last week. It strips the fundamental right to unionize and collectively bargain from workers across the federal government at more than 30 agencies. The workers who make sure our food is safe to eat, care for our veterans, protect us from public health emergencies and much more will no longer have a voice on the job or the ability to organize with their coworkers for better conditions at work so they can efficiently provide the services the public relies upon. It’s clear that this order is punishment for unions who are leading the fight against the administration’s illegal actions in court—and a blatant attempt to silence them.
But if the Trump administration gets away with robbing federal workers of their right to collective bargaining with the stroke of a pen, it won’t stop there. This illegal executive order is a threat to every union, every contract, and the freedom for every single person to organize on the job and speak up for themselves and their co-workers.
Thankfully, representatives in Congress have introduced the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would overturn Trump’s executive order.
We are asking every single American who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers to join a union to call their member of Congress right now. Call them at 844-896-5059.
Additionally, workers are joining with our allies and community members across the country tomorrow, April 5th, to tell President Trump and Elon Musk: Hands Off Our Unions!
America’s unions will be coming together with allies of labor at hundreds of events all across the country to send a message: Hands off our Social Security. Hands off our public schools. Hands off our Medicare. Hands off our jobs. And hands off our unions and our contracts!
Visit www.Mobilize.us/HandsOff to find an event near you!
The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
Leslie is joined by Connie Livingston, Senior Lead Counselor at Empowerly, which empowers students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college and career guidance. Their tailored guidance helps students triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of their dreams.
Connie has worked in the field of college counseling since 2008. She began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown University and has since moved on to Empowerly, where she has worked for the past three years.
The pair examines the increasingly difficult college application process in the United States.
More and more students are applying to college. More and more applications means a lower percentage of acceptance. So the bar has been raised.
4.0's are now 5.0's, competition is international, there are no more DEI policies or 'boxes' for affirmative action/diversity.
So kids are taking SAT prep classes, doing a lot of outside work/volunteerism, etc. and additionally, parents are hiring college counselors.
Here are the questions answered during the interview:
- What does an outside college counselor do?
- Is there a range of fees? (Some people think it's unattainable for them because of the price)
- Do they help the students write their essays? (editing them, etc)
- Is there any assistance with SAT's?
- Does it increase a student's chances of admission if they utilize a college counselor that is separate from their high school's college counselor?
- Why is Empowerly better than a student trying to solely use AI, like ChatGPT, to help them with the admissions process?
The website for Empowerly is Empowerly.org. Their handle on Instagram is @empowerlyinc and you can find them on Facebook.com/empowerly as well.
Leslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. With policy experts in the many areas that affect our nation’s more than 70 million children, First Focus on Children offers thorough, bipartisan, achievable solutions to ensure the well-being of children in the U.S. and around the world.
The two discuss how the budget resolution recently passed by House Republicans would force hundreds of billions of dollars in funding cuts to Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), which would decimate their ability to deliver health care to the more than 37 million children they currently serve.
Medicaid and CHIP currently cover:
- 80% of children living in poverty
- 42% of all children under 6
- Over 40% of births in the U.S.
- Nearly half of the 13 million U.S. children with special health care needs
- 99% of children in foster care
- More than 40% of children in rural and underserved communities
- One-third of all school-age children (5-18 years old)
Taking support away from children’s health through Medicaid/CHIP cuts is a prescription for disaster that will:
- Force states to cut services, eligibility, or provider payments that directly affect children
- Create significant financial pressure on children’s hospitals and pediatric specialty providers that depend heavily on Medicaid/CHIP
- Threaten school-based health services that rely on support from Medicaid/CHIP
- Jeopardize mental health and developmental services for children
- Hit hardest in rural and underserved areas, exacerbating existing health disparities
You can read more about why the cuts would be so disastrous here: https://firstfocus.org/update/prescription-for-disaster-the-impact-of-proposed-medicaid-and-chip-cuts-on-childrens-health/
The website for First Focus on Children is FirstFocus.org and their handle on BlueSky is @FirstFocus.bsky.social. Bruce's handle there is @BruceLesley.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call. The pair discusses 'Tariff Tuesday,' scheduled for tomorrow by the Trump administration. In response to the tariffs, the cost of goods and services for Americans are expected to rise, while the stock market (and people's retirement accounts) are expected to decline.
Then, Brad is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
Brad and Alex talk about the chaotic economic policies of the Trump administration, April 5th's planned protests, and the battles to save Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.
Stripping Medicaid funding could literally put Seniors in nursing homes on the streets, and deprive children with disabilities of funding for their education.
On the Social Security front, Alex explains that the Trump administration is firing staff at Social Security offices to try to cause enough chaos so that they can create an excuse to demand emergency powers to take control of Social Security.
The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss why labor and business groups are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to fight back against China's decades-long global shipbuilding dominance.
Next, Scott explains why anti-tariff absolutism is a mistake, and one the Democratic party would be foolish to make.
Lastly, they explore AAM's spotlighting of three great U.S. products, including Steele Canvas, BLKSWN Footwear and the 'Crafted with Pride' Made in America directory.
For over 18 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
AAM's YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report").
If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit www.AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast.
X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social
Leslie is joined by Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.
The pair discusses Dr. Estreet's op-ed for Salon, titled, "Trump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health Crisis." (link here: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/12/executive-orders-are-exacerbating-the-countrys-mental-health/)
Dr. Estreet earned a bachelor’s in science in psychology from Bowie State University, an MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University, a doctorate in social work at Morgan State University, and an MBA at the University Maryland-College Park.
He has been a professor and chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University since 2013. Estreet is also founder and chief executive officer of Next Step Treatment Center in Baltimore, which provides substance use treatment and mental health services.
The website for the NASW is SocialWorkers.org and you can follow them on BlueSky, where their handle is @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social.
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Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
They begin the interview by acknowledging the accomplishments that President O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman have helped their Union to achieve during their three years heading the organization.
With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of their best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest employers, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration has charted one of the most defining and positive chapters in Teamsters history.
Next, Sean shares with the audience the Union's contract campaign with their 10,000 Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). They're fighting for a fair contract with United, who raked in over $4 billion dollars in profits last year, but is lowballing the Teamsters at the bargaining table.
At the same time, the airline wants to outsource maintenance to communist China and South America.
Sean explains how United Airlines Teamsters are ensuring safety in the skies, and that Teamster members will not accept anything less than a strong new contract with the industry-leading wages and job protections they have earned.
Lastly, Leslie and Sean discuss how, following a credible strike threat, more than 1,000 newly organized drivers and warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois have ratified their first Teamsters contracts.
Represented by Teamsters Locals 26, 79, 728, and 769, UNFI workers have secured agreements that deliver significant wage increases, improved benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner.
The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included the Vice President, Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Homeland Security Advisor!...who all also replied on the thread, with none of them realizing the Reporter was on the thread, in plain sight!!!
They also examine Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education, whether his relationship with Elon Musk is becoming strained, and why the Republicans could deeply regret messing with Social Security checks.
Then, Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, talks about the Congressional response to the bombshell Atlantic report about the Trump administration texting a reporter war plans.
She and Brad also examine the divisions among Congressional Democrats following Senator Schumer's vote to advance the Republicans' continuing resolution.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The pair examines the troubled and turbulent Trump tariff and tax policies, as well as their negative effect on the economy.
Then, Mike Lux, Co-Founder of Democracy Partners, talks with Brad on how Democrats would be best served to counter Trump and his lock-step Republican party.
Dr. Shapiro brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies.
His website is www.Sonecon.com.
Mike Lux is a co-founder of Democracy Partners, an innovative, full-service national consulting firm launched in 2011; and has been the CEO of his own consulting firm, Mike Lux Media, since 1999. Clients have included many of the most important institutions in the progressive community, including the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood, Moveon.org, the NAACP Voter Fund, Center for Community Change, DailyKos, and Democracy Alliance.
His website is www.democracypartners.com and his handle on BlueSky is @mikeluxmedia.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).
The pair analyzes U.S.-Ukraine relations following Trump-Vance's disastrous White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Col. Leighton also outlines the threats to Poland, and the rest of Europe, now that Putin has been emboldened by Trump's favoritism of Russia over Ukraine.
They also talk about the latest fighting in Syria since the Assad regime was recently toppled.
Then, Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), discusses the Trump administration's expected Executive Order to close the Department of Education, whether that move would be legal, and the disastrous fallout that would occur if it were to happen.
She also details what actions that she'd recommend to concerned Teachers, parents and citizens in the face of these threats from the Trump administration.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social.
Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy.
Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'
He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two talk about the presidential abuse of power by Donald Trump, along with his unelected sidekick, Elon Musk.
They also discuss Trump's undemocratic portrayal of himself as a King on social media.
Finally, they explore how Democrats can find their backbone and fight back against Trump's attacks on the country.
Then, Brad is joined by award-winning journalist, author, and Podcast host, Brian J. Karem.
The pair discusses Brian's experience as a White House correspondent during both the first and second Trump administrations, his observations on what has changed, and the Associated Press' battle with Trump over access to the White House.
They also analyze how the press can effectively defend their first amendment rights against the Trump administration's attacks.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brian Karem is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and recognized defender of the First Amendment.
He is a veteran White House correspondent and former senior correspondent for Playboy Magazine. He currently writes a weekly column on the White House for Salon.com.
Karem has received multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Pieringer Award and the Freedom of the Press Award, and was recently nominated as “Journalist of the Year” by the Los Angeles Press Club.
He also hosts a podcast called, "Just Ask the Question," which can be found at www.JustAskTheQuestion.com. His handle on BlueSky is @briankarem.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest threats to the Department of Education, what could happen to your student loans, and what's circulating on social media about student debt cancellation regarding data breaches.
They're also joined by a special guest who helps to untangle all of the confusion.
This episode's SDCC hosts are Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.
Today's special guest is Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the Director of NCLC’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project.
Abby is an expert on the federal student loan program, as well as on the intersection of criminal and consumer law.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Their handle on Blue Sky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.
NCLC uses the tools of advocacy, education, and litigation to fight for economic justice for low-income and other vulnerable people who have been abused, deceived, discriminated against, or left behind in our economy.
The NCLC website is www.NCLC.org.
Their handle on Blue Sky is @nclc4consumers.bsky.social.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
Brad and Alex talk about Elon Musk's infiltration of the social security system, his massive role in the Trump administration, their collective threat to America's social safety net, and today's protests against DOGE, Musk and in favor of protecting Social Security and Medicare.
Then, Brad is joined by Democratic Media Creator Will Robinson.
The two discuss the Democratic response to Trump's excesses (including strategy, message and tactics), Democrats' use of new media, and more.
The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social.
Will Robinson's handle on BlueSky is @willrobinson1776.bsky.social.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two discuss the effects of Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, how the U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists, climate change and the L.A. fires, and more.
Then, Brad is joined by Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.'
The two analyze how unpopular Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been, whether Trump cares since he won't be on the ballot again, and more.
The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.
Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two review then opening week of the second Trump administration, what can be done to slow or stop him, and whether he's 'flying too close to the sun' with unpopular actions like mass padoning the January 6th rioters, including some who assaulted Capitol Police Officers.
Then, Brad is joined by Policy and Advocacy Strategist Edwith Theogene.
The pair analyzes Trump's damaging executive orders attacking DEI programs in the federal government and the military.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Edwith's handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith and her website is www.ed-with.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).
The pair analyzes Trump's threat to 're-take' the Panama Canal in a modernized version of Manifest Destiny. They also discuss the status of the war between Russia and Ukraine now that Trump has taken office, the nomination hearings for Pete Hegseth to be Defense Secretary, and Trump having Gen Milley’s portrait removed from the Pentagon hallway where they honor former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Frye discusses the elimination of CBP One, ending refugee resettlement, as well as Trump's goal to end birthright citizenship.
She and Brad also talk about enforcement and the border, including "mass deportation."
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Project Lifeline is dedicated to helping undocumented immigrant children secure legal status through innovative projects, strategic collaborations and targeted advocacy. Their website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their handle on X is @ProjLifeline.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
First, Brad is joined by the Washington Examiner's Mabinty Quarshie to preview the first few weeks of the incoming Trump administration.
Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.
Then, Brad Bauman, a Principal in the Raben Group's Strategic Communications practice, joins the show to help examine the race for the head of the DNC, as well as to discuss how the Democratic party needs to change in order to become a strong organization again on both the federal and local levels.
Before joining Raben, Brad Bauman was at Fireside Campaigns, where he helped grow the company from a three-person operation to a full-service communications shop with more than 70 employees within four years. He previously served as executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he oversaw the caucus' legislative, communications, and political operations for over 80 members of Congress.
The website for the Raben Group is www.Raben.co and Brad Bauman's handle on X is @bradbaumn.
Brad Bannon writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO.
The two discuss:
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Why there is no source that Union workers trust more for information about politics than their fellow Union workers
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How, despite the massive headwinds Democrats faced in this year's elections, Union voters turned out for Harris by a margin of 57%-41%, a slight advantage over 2020, after months of person-to-person contact focused heavily on pocketbook issues
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How, the Union vote, almost single handedly, kept the presidential race close across the Blue Wall and other battlegrounds. It also propelled Democratic Senate candidates to victory in closely contested races
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S.T. Redmond's take on the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary
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His reaction to the selection of Gwynne Wilcox to succeed Lauren McFerran as the new chair of the NLRB
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His concern and frustration at House Republicans, President-Elect Trump and Elon Musk forcing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, and how it would leave so many hard working Americans without a paycheck right before the Holidays
In 2022, S.T. Redmond he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.His path to the federation’s second-highest office began in 1973, when he went to work at Reynolds Metals Company in Chicago and became a member of the United Steelworkers (USW). He was active in his local union almost immediately, serving as shop steward and eventually vice president. He served three terms as local president.
In 2021, Redmond was elected president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, a prestigious international post.
The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving his fourth term.
As a leading progressive in the House, Rep, Khanna is working to restore American manufacturing and technology leadership, improve the lives of working people, and advance U.S. leadership on climate, human rights, and diplomacy around the world.
Brad and Rep. Khanna discuss his 'new economic deal,' and how Democrats need to talk about economic revitalization in de-industrialized towns, and how they're going to give Americans a raise.
Rep. Khanna highlights the sad irony that Republicans who were just elected to power, are not going to do anything to address the main economic issues that Americans are clamoring for help with.
Instead, they are talking about dismantling the social safety net, killing the CFPB, and cutting healthcare programs to fund tax cuts for the rich.
However, Rep. Khanna highlights how when Americans mobilized during the last Trump administration to prevent cuts to popular domestic programs, they were successful. He believes that there is a viable path to stop these cuts again, as long as Americans make their voices heard in massive numbers in opposing these cuts.
Rep. Khanna also argues that 'Medicare for all' needs to be the Democrats' North Star for healthcare, and that then the party can talk about the incremental measures that they can use to get there. A recent study by Yale epidemiologists found that Medicare for All would save around 68,000 lives a year while reducing U.S. health care spending by around 13%, or $450 billion a year.
Rep. Khanna also details a bill that he co-sponsored with Senator Bernie Sanders that would eliminate medical debt. He uses the staggering fact that 42% of Cancer patients go bankrupt within two years of being diagnosed to highlight why this is so necessary.
Lastly, Rep. Khanna discusses his brand new political reform and anti-corruption bill designed to clean up corruption in politics.
The plan calls for:
* 12-year term limits for Members of Congress;
* A ban on Members of Congress from holding and trading individual stocks during the Member’s tenure;
* A ban on Members of Congress and candidates for the House and Senate from accepting contributions from political action committees and lobbyists, and a lifetime ban on lobbying for Members of Congress;
* A binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices; and
* 18-year term limits and regular appointments for future Supreme Court Justices, requiring a new Justice to be added and another to rotate off every two years.
Rep. Khanna serves on the House Armed Services Committee as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI), as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and on the Oversight and Accountability Committee, where he previously chaired the Environmental Subcommittee.
His website is www.Khanna.House.gov.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they share updates on the SAVE lawsuits, discuss changes to existing repayment plans, and provide guidance for those struggling to afford their monthly payments.
They also feature a special guest who addresses the impacts of student debt on mental health and wellness.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres, and Licensed Psychologist, Bryan Harnsberger.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch, Beth oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.
The two discuss this year's AAM 'Made in American Holiday Gift Guide.'
They cover a mix of some of this year's incredible companies and gifts.
Here's more on it directly from AAM:
"The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 11th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, our annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
We worked especially hard this year to find Made in USA companies that have not been included in the guide before, so we can shine a spotlight on even more great American makers and manufacturers. We also purposely selected an eclectic mix of items at a variety of price points, so there’s something Made in America for everyone on your list! If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, scroll to the bottom of this page for previous editions of the guide, or check out the Made in America Directory. We’ve grouped gift ideas by category on this page, but you can also navigate it by state. Happy shopping!"
Check out the gift guide at http://www.TinyURL.com/2024AAMGiftGuide.
AAM's website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News.
She and Brad analyze the small Republican majority in the House, and whether that will be a problem for the party's legislative goals in the upcoming term.
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA.
The two discuss President Biden pardoning his son Hunter, what went wrong for Democrats in Pennsylvania during last month's election, how Progressives can rally against the Trump administration before the 2026 midterm elections, and media coverage of the presidential election.
Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two discuss what went wrong for Democrats in the election, what they should do to revive their political fortunes moving forward, as well as Trump's troubling choices for his cabinet.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).
The pair analyzes Trump's picks for his national security team.
They also break down the latest news from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW’s International Vice President of Human Affairs. Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union’s health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors.
The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in four parts.
Part 1: Global Solidarity and Corporate Greed
Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions.
Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity.
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The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries.
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The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
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The USW also maintains relationships with unions in a number of other countries as they work to ensure that workers have a place to succeed in the global economy.
All of these relationships are premised on the simple truth that workers the world over confront many of the same challenges, and their greatest strength is solidarity.
Part 2: Urgency in Liberia and Bridgestone’s Operations
Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone’s massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions.
Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world’s largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW. Unions in Japan, South Africa, Europe, and Brazil also represent Bridgestone workers.
In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world’s largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It’s owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families.
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These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company.
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The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations.
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This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires.
Part 3: Unionization and Challenges at Firestone Liberia
In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone’s Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.”
Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.”
In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they’ve been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more.
On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL’s contract.
According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center:
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One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies.
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Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves.
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Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers’ paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips.
Part 4: Current Efforts and Hope for the Future
Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others.
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On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL.
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FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors.
The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they’re willing to take action.
The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it’s clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they’re united.
Kevin Mapp also serves as a trustee on the USW Health and Welfare Fund, is an advisory board member to the Institute for Career Development, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Foundation. He is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program and the Cornell National Labor Leadership Initiative.A committed activist, Kevin also serves on the boards of both the metro-Detroit and national A. Philip Randolph Institutes (APRI), where he works to promote social and economic justice, voting rights and community education.
Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org.
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Leslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces. (both listed below)
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"Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigrants-and-social-security-medicare/)
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"Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers" (www.americanprogressaction.org/article/harris-plan-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-and-eliminate-tax-on-tips-would-benefit-service-and-hospitality-workers/)
Previously, Brendan was a senior policy adviser at the White House National Economic Council for the Biden-Harris administration, and a member of their presidential transition team. Duke estimated the cost of various provisions of the 'American Rescue Plan' and of the administration’s 'Build Back Better' plan, as well as helped develop its overall budgetary frameworks. He also worked on the administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, where he served as the National Economic Council’s point person on supply chain data during the port congestion crisis of 2021, and the infant formula crisis of 2022.
His handle on X is @Brendan_Duke.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms.
Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging.
The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease.
Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens.
Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond.
In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey.
Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
The two discuss the latest news on both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).
He breaks down the latest information on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, including what the presidential candidates had to say on the two conflicts in their recent debate.
Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden administration's industrial policies are actually turning the tide on U.S. competitiveness.
For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, "Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy."
Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prospect of upward mobility for Americans without college degrees is a major issue that concerns millions of voters.
He proposes that one way to help people raise their incomes is by offering free retraining for higher-paying jobs.
He also details how the plan would work, and how much it would cost (which may surprise you!).
The full article is available at www.sonecon.com/blog, along with all of Dr. Shapiro's other writing.
Then, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
The two preview tonight's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
This includes discussions about whether V.P. Harris will deliver the policy message voters say they want to hear, which version of Trump shows up onstage, abortion, the Economy, and more.
Dr. Shapiro brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad.
His website is www.Sonecon.comm and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.
You can hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'
Brad also writes a political column each week for 'The Hill.'
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon and on Facebook is at @DeadlineDCWithBradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, the Editor-in-Chief of Politicus USA, to analyze how racism is affecting this year's presidential contest and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Then, Brad Bauman, a Principal in the Raben Group's Strategic Communications practice, joins the show to help preview tomorrow's debate between Harris and Trump.
Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is www.PoliticusUSA.com.
Before joining Raben, Brad Bauman was at Fireside Campaigns, where he helped grow the company from a three-person operation to a full-service communications shop with more than 70 employees within four years. He previously served as executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he oversaw the caucus' legislative, communications, and political operations for over 80 members of Congress.
The website for the Raben Group is www.Raben.co and Brad Bauman's handle on X is @bradbaumn.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan.
They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from taking action.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
Leslie is joined by Joe Radosevich. He is the Vice President for Campaigns and Outreach in the Advocacy and Outreach Department at the Center for American Progress. He works across teams to advance the organization’s priorities with external partners and elected leaders.
Leslie and Joe discuss the extensive piece he co-wrote with Will Ragland, titled, "Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances."
Here is the beginning of the eye-opening guide:
"The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a road map for how a new far-right presidential administration can take over the country. The project contains four components: a 920-page book with far-right policy proposals, a personnel database of loyalists ready to replace tens of thousands of civil servants, a private online training center, and an unpublished plan for the first 180 days of a new administration.
Many of the proposals in Project 2025 are sweeping and would eliminate fundamental personal freedoms while cutting the take-home pay of millions of Americans. Unsurprisingly, Project 2025’s policies to increase taxes on the middle class, allow corporations to stop paying workers overtime, implement a national abortion ban, and raise the retirement age for Social Security are wildly unpopular.
That is why the most striking aspect of Project 2025 is a new strategy to gut the system of checks and balances that has long protected Americans’ personal freedoms. This strategy would concentrate power in the hands of the president—and set in motion a plan to flood the civil service with far-right loyalists to seize control of independent agencies. It is a playbook written for an authoritarian administration. This new vision would make it even harder for the American people to have a say in their government or oppose policies they disagree with.
The scope of Project 2025 is extensive. An ongoing series from the Center for American Progress unpacks specific proposals in Project 2025, from raising the cost of prescription drugs and restricting access to contraception, to slashing funding for early childhood and K-12 education. There are proposals to end civil rights protections, exploit the most vulnerable Americans, stop safeguards that protect clean drinking water, halt action to combat the climate crisis, and open the door to an unprecedented level of corruption at the expense of the public. Taken together, Project 2025 is a plan for a presidency focused on consolidating and holding on to power.
Many of the policies listed in the public 920-page agenda can be grouped into three core areas:
- Gut the U.S. system of checks and balances to consolidate power.
- Take away Americans’ fundamental personal freedoms.
- Raise costs on the middle class to give the wealthy billions."
Read the rest at this link: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025-the-plan-to-seize-power-by-gutting-americas-system-of-checks-and-balances/
Before joining American Progress, Joe served in a variety of senior roles for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. As Governor Shapiro’s Chief of Staff, Joe led the combined legal and communications strategy that successfully defended Pennsylvania’s election results in 2020, and expanded the role of the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office into labor and environmental crimes.
The website for The Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org.
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Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.
He first discusses with Leslie why, as President, Donald Trump was a disaster for workers and their unions.
Then, Fred details that the AFL-CIO supports Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting every day to lift up working people.
Next, he explains how the 'Blue Wall' has been built by organized labor.
Finally, Fred recaps how he and his fellow Union leaders championed Vice President Kamala Harris as the choice for working class folks in a series of speeches on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention last week.
The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, Mica Soellner.
The two recap this past week's DNC, including Vice President Harris' nomination acceptance speech.
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
She first analyzes RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump.
Then, Tara breaks down a theme that former President Clinton hit on at this past week's DNC, which is why many voters have the misconception that Republicans are historically better on the economy than Democrats, which hard data shows is not the case at all.
Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market.
The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis."
(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/)
Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior adviser at the National Economic Council, where he led the team of advisers charged with counseling the cabinet and president on housing issues. Before his time in the White House, Parrott was counsel to Secretary Donovan at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The website for the Urban Institute is www.Urban.org.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two discuss the damage that natural disasters are doing to the United States, all accelerated by man made climate change. They also breakdown Project 2025 and the environmental stakes in the presidential race.
Then, Kimberly Scott, Publisher of DemList, details the plans for the Democratic National Convention live from Chicago where it's taking place this week.
The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.
Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on X at the handle @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.
The two discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Tim Walz, have been delivering wins for workers throughout their public service lives. It comes down to values:
* Working people need a candidate who will fight for them.
* USW members told their leadership that they most value retirement security, affordable health care, labor laws that support their ability to form Unions and negotiate strong contracts, alongside safe, healthy workplaces, worker-centered trade, and a strong industrial policy that supports American manufacturing.
* Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have a strong record delivering on all these issues.
Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a crucial part of the most pro-labor administration of our lifetimes, which breathed new life into domestic manufacturing and established the nation’s first industrial policy in decades.
This includes infrastructure and other investments rooted in strong 'Buy America' provisions.
* Policies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains.
* She took charge of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, breaking down barriers for workers forming Unions.*
* She also walked the picket line with striking UAW workers.
Harris was also the tie breaker on a number of key votes that advanced the interests of working families.
* The USW worked for years to pass the Butch-Lewis Act and protect the pensions of more than a million workers whose retirements hung in the balance through no fault of their own. Not a single Republican voted for the American Rescue Plan, which included Butch-Lewis, but thanks to VP Harris, it passed.
* Her work as a tie-breaker also enabled the administration’s efforts to return the National Labor Relations Board to its mission of empowering working people, rather than serving the interests of wealthy corporations.
Even before she was the Vice President, Harris fought for workers.
* As a Senator, Harris fought for legislation to address workplace violence in health care and social service settings.
* As California's Attorney General, she cracked down on corporate creed, took on the big banks, and defended vulnerable workers against wage theft.
* She fought for labor protections and fair wages for agricultural and domestic workers.
Harris’ choice of running mate also shows that she prioritizes workers and shares their values. Tim Walz was himself a Union educator, who over his career:
* Paved the way for more workers to have access to paid sick and family leave;
* Made major strides in protecting workers’ health and safety on the job;
* Improved standards for patients and workers at Minnesota’s nursing homes;
* Strengthened Union organizing and collective bargaining rights;
* Expanded unemployment benefits and took steps to protect workers from wage theft and other abuses.
The choice is clear. Workers need elected officials who will fight on their side, and both Harris and Walz have clear, pro-worker records.
You can follow Roxanne on X, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW on X, Facebook and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, to discuss the dramatic rise of the dynamic duo that is the Harris-Walz presidential ticket.
Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The two examine the military service record of Minnesota Governor, and Democratic running mate, Tim Walz.
Col. Leighton also breaks down the latest developments in wars in Ukraine and the Gaza strip.
The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how Team USA athletes at this year's Olympic Games in Paris came to wear opening and closing ceremony uniforms that have been 100% exclusively made in America, with 100% domestically sourced materials.
During this conversation, the pair also talked about a recent episode of AAM's "The Manufacturing Report" podcast, hosted by Scott, where he interviewed family-run shoe manufacturer Rancourt & Co.Co-owner and President Mike Rancourt. Mike shared the process of creating these iconic, American-made shoes, how they came to work with Ralph Lauren for the designer's Team USA Olympic uniform, and the pride Rancourt & Co. shoes bring to the Lewiston, Maine community.You can listen to the episode, and all of the other episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," at SoundCloud.com/Keep-It-Made-In-America.
Scott also shared his first hand experience attending a recent event with Congressman Ro Khanna. Rep. Khanna laid out new legislation called the Modern Steel Act, which would see a robust steel industry that’s environmentally friendly, union-represented, and state-of-the-art. And Khanna wants to do it in America’s old steel towns, bringing new life to the communities who built our nation. So Khanna came to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kicking off his new initiative inside the long-shuttered Bethlehem Steel railcar wheel plant.
For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, national political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
The two break down the latest news regarding Kamala Harris' VP pick, which is expected to be announced by tomorrow.They also talk about the latest polling and story lines in the Harris-Trump matchup.
Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro, analyzes the latest jobs report and also discusses his new blog, titled, "Harris Has the Facts to Refute Trump’s Lies about the Economy."(Link: https://www.sonecon.com/harris-has-the-facts-to-refute-trumps-lies-about-the-economy/)
Mabinty Quarshie's handle on X is @MabintyQ.
The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which launched just a week ago, but has already hit some impressive metrics with voter enthusiasm and fundraising totals.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA, analyzes how the Trump-Vance campaign has been reeling since President Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election a week ago.
They also discuss the phone calls that volunteers are organizing for different groups of constituents on behalf of the new Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kate Ackley's handle on X is @kackleyZ and the website for Bloomberg Government is bgov.com.Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is PoliticusUSA.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by two accomplished political guests to discuss the unprecedented history that has taken place within the past 24 hours, with President Biden electing not to run for re-election, and instead, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.'
Then, for the second half of the show, Brad's guest is Juliane Schäuble, US Correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin's biggest newspaper.
Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. Juliane's handle there is @berlin_juliane.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Here are the topics that they discuss:
- Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience.
*Call your Representatives today in support of the COOL Online Act at 202-224-3121.
Use AAM's 'Made in America' online directory at AmericanManufacturing.org/made-in-america***
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The U.S. is "frighteningly behind China" in global shipping, AAM President testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the end of June.
How can the U.S. correct course? -
The Biden administration announced the investment of $1.7 billion dollars in grants for auto plant retooling projects across eight states as it works to transition the U.S. auto industry to electric vehicle technology.
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U.S. brands like McDonald's, Apple, Starbucks, and Nike flocked to China to gain access to the world's second-largest consumer market, but Chinese companies are studying the West's formulas for success and pushing the competition out. Is the Chinese market fool's gold?
For over 17 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).
The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act.
This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience.
Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama.
The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job. This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials.
However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions. The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers’ rights.
Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act).
They detail what the law would do, which is:
- Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law
- Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting
- Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts)
- Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws
- Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings
Recent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal. But, it’s time for the law to catch up.
Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer.
She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org.
Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, legal and political analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to talk crime, punishment and campaign 2024.
This includes how Trump's conviction in the New York election interference case will affect the presidential race.
They also discuss a new secret recording of Justice Alito rejecting compromise and saying that one political party will 'win.'
Then Tara Devlin, the host of the Tarabuster podcast, exposes the GOP's flirtation with Fascism.
She also explains the many problems with the way that most of the U.S. media covers news and politics these days.
Finally, Tara and Brad discuss the growing number of gifts that conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has received, but did not claim on the disclosure forms for his job, as well as what the reaction would be if this had been a liberal Justice.
Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His handle on X is @PaulLisnek.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad Bannon writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at either of these links:
X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BRJjPPVaegKw
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/z42QpQBrVPE?feature=share
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Leslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case.
They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, "COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law."
Then, Leslie is joined by whose new book, "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?", has reached #1 best-seller status on Amazon in seven categories, including Campaigns and Elections.
In addition to previewing the book, the pair discusses:
* Top reasons that MAGA, by definition, is a domestic terrorist movement
* Textbook reasons that the January 6th insurrection was a terrorist attack on home soil
* Here's what pseudo-Christians and MAGA mean when they use the word, "Woke"
* Does Donald Trump fit the definition of a terrorist?
* What will America become if Trump is reelected in November?
* What peaceful actions can be taken to counteract MAGA?
Mike Sozan is a top expert on American democracy, and served as former Senator Mark Udall’s Chief of Staff, worked for former Senators Jim Webb and Bill Nelson, and also served as an Attorney for the Department of Justice and the FCC.
The website for the Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org.
Their handle on X is @CAPAction, on Facebook is @AmericanProgressAction, and on Instagram is @FightForProgress.
Russell Jack is a former US Federal Air Marshal, spent years inside the government, working alongside MAGA supporters. He has decades of experience in detecting, deterring, and defeating terrorism and criminal activity.
He is passionate in his defense of Democracy, currently under attack by the terrorist group known as MAGA (Make America Great Again). He hopes his book and his website will promote critical thinking about protecting our Democracy, and just how precariously close we are to losing it forever.
His website, where you can purchase the book, is www.MAGATerrorism.com, and you can follow him on Facebook, where his handle is @MAGATerrorism.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Cusack, Editor-In-Chief of 'The Hill,' to examine the judicial and fiscal stakes of the upcoming presidential election.
They also talk about the potential impacts of former President Trump being found guilty on all 34 charges in his New York election interference case.
Then, CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.), updates us on the deadly wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Bob Cusack has been reporting on policy and politics in the nation’s capital since 1995. He joined The Hill as Business and Lobbying editor in 2003 and became the newspaper’s managing editor a year later. He became the editor in chief in 2014.
Cusack has won five awards from the National Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists for investigative articles on a range of issues, including national security, healthcare and 2008 presidential politics surrounding Hurricane Katrina.
Bob's handle on X is @BobCusack.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Brad Bannon writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1OyJAWDmyBwKb
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/4z5mcGLGcxCW67jB/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Zud8iULLKu4?feature=share
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Edwith Theogene, Director of Racial Equity and Justice at CAP Action.
The two discuss President Biden's robust whole government approach to equity, his commencement speech this past weekend at Morehouse College, which is predominately attended by African-American students, and how the Supreme Court's SFFA vs Harvard decision has hurt DEI efforts around the country.
Edwith also details 'Project 2025,' a right-wing effort to weaponize a potential second Trump term.
Then, Brad Bauman, a Principal in the Raben Group's Strategic Communications practice, talks presidential politics with Brad.
Specifically, he examines President Biden's re-election efforts, and what messaging that Democrats should be using to convince voters to given Biden a second term over Trump.
In her role at CAP, Edwith Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith.
Before joining Raben, Brad Bauman was at Fireside Campaigns, where he helped grow the company from a three-person operation to a full-service communications shop with more than 70 employees within four years. He previously served as executive director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he oversaw the caucus' legislative, communications, and political operations for over 80 members of Congress.
The website for the Raben Group is www.Raben.co and Brad Bauman's handle on X is @bradbaumn.
Brad Bannon writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzjLejWaJv
Facebook:https://fb.watch/sbLGyFV5hd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9xH4EI_aeaw?si=pIbf48exNBdORSf7
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will rise to 100%, quadrupling the current tariff of 25%.
It's the latest bid by the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies and threatening U.S. manufacturing jobs, many of which are union jobs.
Second, Leslie and Scott discuss yesterday's Substack piece by Elizabeth Pancotti at Roosevelt Forward, titled, "Why It’s Good, Actually, That You Can’t Buy the World’s Cheapest Electric Vehicle." (Link--> https://rooseveltforward.substack.com/p/why-its-good-actually-that-you-cant)
Next, Scott explains why what’s happening at ports in Belgium should worry both American automakers and policymakers.
Finally, Leslie and Scott explore how America is at a crossroads when it comes to trade policy.
For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, to discuss Trump's New York hush money trial, including Michael Cohen's testimony that took place today.
Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro examines some troubling data regarding retirement security for Baby Boomers, as well as Republican threats to Social Security and Medicare.
The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDgnBnXkxV
Facebook - https://fb.watch/s2kQc0XRsh/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/STerVwvlyZo
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by The Nation Magazine's John Nichols to discuss the new book that he co-authored with Senator Bernie Sanders, titled, "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism."
Then, John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, talks with Brad about the latest developments between the Israelis and Hamas within the Gaza Strip, and how their conflict is affecting the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
Brad and John also analyze how the Biden administration has handled the situation, and how it could affect the President's re-election chances this November.
The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation.
John Nichols' handle is @NicholsUprising. John's book can be purchased here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667864/its-ok-to-be-angry-about-capitalism-by-bernie-sanders-with-john-nichols/
The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John Bennett's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
X:https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1nAKEazWdYaKL
Facebook: https://fb.watch/rVfOKm0f-X/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nMsbbkCwt5M
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, congressional correspondent for Punchbowl News.
The two discuss the shaky status of Speaker Mike Johnson, on top of the fragile GOP majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Then, Kimberly Scott, Publisher of DemList, details the plans for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago.
Kim also shares the latest political fundraising numbers for the 2024 Presidential and Congressional races.
Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yNxaZOdpabKj
Facebook: https://fb.watch/rM5KJlPP86/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/zlYi4k4GDCs
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Leslie is joined by Nick Wilson, Senior Director for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety.
The pair discusses the Biden Administration taking a major step towards closing the 'gun show loophole,' requring thousands more gun dealers to run background checks.
The administration first proposed the rule in August, after the passage of the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise in response to the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
That law expanded the definition of those who are “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, and are required to become licensed by the ATF and therefore run background checks. The rule, which implements the change in the law, will take effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
There are already roughly 80,000 federally licensed firearms dealers. Administration officials believe the new rule will impact more than 20,000 dealers who have gotten away with selling firearms without a license and performing background checks at places like gun shows and over the internet by claiming they aren’t “engaged in the business” of firearm sales.
The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org. Nick's handle on X is @NickWilsonB.
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Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year.
The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-day
A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Liz Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere.
The website for the AFL-CIO is http://www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on X is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two discuss this year's Earth Day theme, 'Planet vs. Plastics,' President Biden's substantial environmental accomplishments, and more.
Then, Teresa Purcell of the Rural Strong Network details efforts to build Democratic strength outside of Metro areas.
The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.
Teresa Purcell is the founder of the Rural Strong Network LLC, which provides branding, consulting, networking, tools, and training to local leaders to strengthen our communities, advance democratic values, and make government work. She is a seasoned leader renowned for her expertise in amplifying the voices of rural and BIPOC communities nationwide.
The website for the Rural Strong Network is www.RuralStrong.us.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
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Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.
The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity.
President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China’s non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.
Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security.
The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain.
Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs.
President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries.
McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW’s 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
Brad and Alex talk about the GOP's fight to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits, including former President Trump's comments in support of those cuts during a recent interview on CNBC.
The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on X is @ssworks. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.
Brad is then joined by Joshua Green of Bloomberg Businessweek. They discuss Joshua's new book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics."
The book is available for purchase here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586025/the-rebels-by-joshua-green/
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch the show's livestream at any of the following three links:
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Facebook: https://fb.watch/rtqUPJBuFA/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cTU9T-4Wnl8?feature=share
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the President's latest announcement on student debt cancellation, the important deadline at the end of the month, and the latest Senate hearing focused on Mohela.
They'll cover updates and, as always, talk about what actions folks should take and the available programs.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth.
Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to discuss China, where U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is wrapping up a five day trip.
Scott begins this discussion by highlighting how Beijing's economic success remains tied to U.S. market access, and how that offers America leverage.
Next, Leslie and Scott discuss the increasingly high risk that China will flood the globe with EVs and green tech thanks to their government subsidized overcapacity in both industries.
During her current trip to the Communist nation, Secretary Yellen says that the concern about excess capacity is shared by many other countries in addition to the U.S., both developing as well as rich ones.
“This is not anti-China policy,” she said. “It’s an effort for us to mitigate the risks from the inevitable global economic dislocation that will result if China doesn’t adjust its policies.”
Finally, Scott shares the advice he provided to a panel convened last week by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about Chinese auto imports.
To summarize, he encourages the U.S. not to wait for China’s heavily subsidized car to arrive here. But instead, to be PROACTIVE!
For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss the Teamsters' recently ratified contract with Anheuser-Busch, their striking brothers and sisters at Molson-Coors, organizing at UPS and DHL, as well as their Presidential roundtables.
Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and is committed to winning and defending strong national contracts, organizing new members, and aggressively taking on employers. He is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file Teamsters through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with members at worksites throughout the country.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.
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Leslie is joined by two young women, Afghan refugee Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor (Stanford ‘25), who are raising awareness about the untold story of millions of Afghan women brimming with potential and longing for freedom in their acclaimed book, “Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education."
Sola Mahfouz was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1996, the year the Taliban took over her country for the first time. They banned television and photographs, presided over brutal public executions, and turned the clock backward on women’s rights, practically imprisoning women within their own homes and forcing them to wear all-concealing burqas. At age eleven, Sola was forced to stop attending school after a group of men threatened to throw acid in her face if she continued. After that she was confined to her home, required to cook and clean and prepare for an arranged marriage. She saw the outside world only a handful of times each year.
As time passed, Sola began to understand that she was condemned to the same existence as millions of women in Afghanistan. Her future was empty. The rest of her life would be controlled entirely by men: fathers and husbands and sons who would never allow her to study, to earn money, or even to dream.
Driven by this devastating realization, Sola began a years-long fight to change the trajectory of her life, deciding that education would be her way out. At age sixteen, without even the basic ability to add or subtract, she began to teach herself math and English in secret. She progressed rapidly., Within just two years she was already studying subjects such as philosophy and physics. Faced with obstacles at every turn, Sola still managed to sneak into Pakistan to take the SAT. In 2016, she escaped to the United States, where she is now a quantum-computing researcher at Tufts University.
An engrossing, dramatic memoir, co-written with young Indian American human rights activist Malaina Kapour, 'Defiant Dreams' is the story of one girl, but it’s also the untold story of a generation of women brimming with potential and longing for freedom. This story inspires us to unleash the potential that lies within us and all the women across the globe. It is a universal story of striving for greatness, reaching for the stars, and transcending the boundaries of our birth.
In alignment with this year’s International Women’s Day theme "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," Sola and Malaina want to shed light on the need to invest in women’s rights and access to education. Sola's story aligns perfectly with the values and goals of Women's History Month and the United Nations' commitment to #InvestInWomen.
The book is available for purchase at www.DefiantDreams.com.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to break down the intense congressional battle over TikTok.
They also discuss the current state of 'dark money' in America's political system, and how it's already affecting the 2024 election cycle.
Then, Free Press' Tim Karr joins the show to expose how media outlets profit off of Donald Trump, and what we can do to change that.
Brad and Tim also discuss the current media landscape in the United States, and how it can be improved from its current state.
Bloomberg Government's website is bgov.com and Free Press' website is FreePress.net.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
First, Brad will be joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, as they react to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
Then, Sarah breaks down what is causing the decline in quality news coverage, including the shuttering of multiple news agencies.
Then, Brad is joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro.
The two discuss Rob's latest blog, titled, "Based on Incomes, Americans Are a Lot Better Off Under Biden Than They Were with Trump."
The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
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Facebook: https://fb.watch/qMsF0ZcuX_/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/hnlV65CmIGQ?feature=share
Leslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives.
Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond.
Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers.
Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building unity through eliminating dangerously divisive two-tiered systems.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers.
You can find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to break down former President Donald Trump's legal problems, including both his criminal and civil trials.
Then, Edwith Theogene, Senior Director of racial equity and justice at American Progress, explains President Biden's new equity plan, and details attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plans throughout the United States. Finally, Edwith tells us about a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in housing lending by Navy Federal Credit Union.
Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His handle on X is @PaulLisnek.
In her role at CAP, Edwith Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/322552560790406/
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss why Chinese-based e-commerce company Temu, who's spending billions on ads, and has already reshaped how many American shop, isn't paying the United States any tariffs.
Here's a brief explanation from AAM's latest blog on the subject:
"The “de minimis” exemption in U.S. trade law allows anything valued under $800 to enter the United States duty-free. It was originally intended for one-off type things, like making it easier for tourists traveling abroad to bring souvenirs back from vacations abroad. But Temu and fellow Chinese e-commerce brand SHEIN have exploited de minimis because they send their merchandise direct-to-consumer, avoiding tariffs because their stuff is so darn cheap (remember, Temu’s average transaction is $25!)."
If you want to help protect American jobs, then please sign and share this petition telling your members of Congress to stop companies like SHEIN, Temu and Amazon from dodging U.S. trade enforcement, by visiting TinyURL.com/CloseLoophole.
Scott and Leslie then chat about the grave danger being posed to the U.S. Auto industry from China, thanks to the communist nation's intentional industrial overcapacity.
Next, Scott shares some moments from his great interview with Rachel M. Slace, Author of, "Making It in America."
Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about a new study that "underscores how the embrace of a more muscular industrial policy under Democratic President Joe Biden could spread investments into regions left behind by decades of offshoring."
For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief, for PoliticusUSA, to help make the transition from the football season that culminated, in Super Bowl 53, to the political season, that ends on November 5th.
They also discuss special prosecutor Robert Hur, a Trump holdover, who cleared President Biden of any wrongdoing with the handling of classified documents, but released a report that was critical of Biden's memory.
On that same topic, Sarah and Brad explore what's going on with U.S. political media, why they're taking the bait in letting Trump's attacks set the narrative, and whether they've learned anything since Trump's first run in 2016.
Sarah also explains why she's exceptionally disturbed by the media's obsession about President Biden’s age without the context that he is functioning well as a president.
Then, CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.) joins Brad to examine the world at war in Gaza and Ukraine.
This includes a discussion about Trump's latest comments attacking NATO, and giving Putin a free pass.
The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His X handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/7413836778637659/
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the potential student debt relief set to be announced later this summer, who may be getting debt cancellation over the next few months, and what folks should be aware of.
The hosts are also joined by Satra Taylor, Director of Higher Education and Workforce Policy & Advocacy at Young Invincibles. She talks about who the Young Invincibles are, and reveals the work that they’ve been doing to support young people.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. They're also joined by the aforementioned Satra Taylor, Director of Higher Education and Workforce Policy & Advocacy at Young Invincibles.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Young Invincibles’ mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for their generation.
Their website is www.YoungInvincibles.org and their handle on X is @YoungInvincible. Their handle on Facebook is @Together.Invincible and on Instagram it's @YoungInvincibles.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two detail the potentially historic storm that is currently ravaging California with mudslides, floods and loss of power.
They also examine public attitudes on climate change, President Biden's move to pause approvals for pending and future applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from new projects, and a new study revealing that Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported.
Then, John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, previews right wing hatred of Taylor Swift ahead of the Superbowl.
He and Brad also discuss whether improved economic conditions can help President Biden's re-election prospects, funding for Ukraine and Israel, the bipartisan immigration deal that passed the Senate, and more.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC.
The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaJbgewXQrxX
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/952042176474976/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/yKdQZHtktSA?feature=share
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News.
The two examine the budget impasse in Congress, which includes battles on funding for border security, as well as aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.
Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Frye discusses Texas' efforts to harass immigrants seeking political freedom and economic opportunity.
Mica Soellner's handle on X is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Project Lifeline is dedicated to helping undocumented immigrant children secure legal status through innovative projects, strategic collaborations and targeted advocacy. Their website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their handle on X is @ProjLifeline.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDglnRBoxV
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1807260143121888/
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Leslie is joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro.
The two delve into his latest piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Data Don’t Lie: Biden’s Economic Record is Much Better than Trump’s."
(Link here: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2024/01/26/data-dont-lie-bidens-economic-record-is-much-better-than-trumps/)
Dr. Shapiro is a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
He brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad.
The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro.
Leslie is joined by Deputy Director of the Teamsters' Airline Division, Bob Fisher.
First, Bob breaks down how Mechanics and related classifications at FedEx Express, the largest cargo airline in the United States, have launched an organizing drive to join the Teamsters.
The workers’ campaign to form their union grew organically, with the mechanics reaching out to the union, signing thousands of authorization cards, and taking other actions to move along the organizing process all on their own.
Second, Leslie and Bob discuss the unprecedented news that the Teamsters, the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have united to organize roughly 45,000 Delta Air Lines workers.
The Teamsters represent tens of thousands of aviation technicians. Those at companies like United Airlines and UPS Air Cargo are among the highest paid in the craft. Their collective bargaining agreements have raised the bar across the entire industry.
However, Delta has been difficult to unionize in the past and has the fewest union members of the four largest passenger carriers (only the pilots and controllers are unionized).
A big part of the reason that Delta's techs are organizing is because they have serious concerns about job security.
Without a union, they can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. They also have no protection against outsourcing to foreign repair stations.
Outsourcing is a big problem in aircraft maintenance. Not only does it lead to less good-paying union jobs in America. It also threatens passenger safety. Delta outsources a great deal of its fleet maintenance.
Atlanta is Delta Air Lines’ headquarters and reportedly the largest employer in the city. An organizing victory at the company would be a monumental achievement – not just for the aviation craft, but for the entire labor movement in the South.
The Teamsters represent members in the airline industry, including mechanics, customer service agents, reservationists, simulator technicians, ramp agents, stock clerks, dispatch personnel, flight attendants and pilots.
The Teamsters Airline Division continues to negotiate some of the best contracts in the industry, making Teamster contracts and membership the best choice for airline-industry employees. Over the past few years, the Teamsters Airline Division has focused its efforts not only on giving their members a voice in the workplace and in Washington, but also on being a voice for the American traveling public.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Leslie is joined by Director of District 4 for the United Steelworkers (USW), Dave Wasiura.
The two have an in-depth discussion detailing how Unions help communities.
This includes:
- Nurses in New Jersey who were on an unfair labor practice strike for nearly five months last year
- Energy workers in Puerto Rico, where the issue of their electric grid is quite literally life and death
- Military veterans around the United States, including where the USW drafted legislation requiring employers to post official notices of the health, social and other services available to support veterans as they build new lives on the home front
Dave Wasiura represents members across the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the territory of Puerto Rico.
Dave began his career as a fourth-generation metalworker in Buffalo, N.Y., when he followed in his father’s footsteps and took a job at the American Brass facility. Since then, he’s led political and organizing efforts in addition to bargaining contracts across a wide variety of industries.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org.
Their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.' First, Charlie breaks down why he believes that Donald Trump already has the 2024 GOP nomination all wrapped up.
Second, Charlie explains why he believes that the next couple of weeks should tell us about President Biden’s resiliency (or lack thereof). He details how it has been an article of faith among Democrats that:1. the economy would improve
2. Consumer confidence would strengthen
3. Voters would start to give President Biden some credit
4. His job approval ratings would start to rise.
Numbers one and two have happened, the question is about three and four.
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
Then Tara Devlin, host of the TARABUSTER podcast, critiques how corporate media covers and reports political news in the United States.
She also details how so many corporate news media are covering Donald Trump like a normal candidate, as if he hasn't eluded to a second term of his being a dictatorship of the United States, with him at the helm.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPMEdOXbKN
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/255475564247584/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/VRy9F4bW91g?feature=share
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the new student debt cancellation announcement, the newly extended consolidation deadline, and what is going on with servicer errors.
The hosts also let folks know what actions they need to take if they've been impacted by servicer errors, and how to benefit from these programs.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. They're also joined by Lindsay Vail Clark, Chief Borrower Advocate and Director of External Affairs at Savi.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Savi is a social impact startup connecting the 46 million Americans with student loan debt to optimized repayment and forgiveness options. Their online tool shows borrowers a customized view of their loans and a path forward to student loan freedom.
The Savi website is www.BySavi.com and their handle on X is @BySavi. Their handle on Facebook and Instagram is @BySaviUSA.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Scott first shares his thoughts on 2023's weak manufacturing numbers in the U.S., why there's more to the data than meets the eye, and reasons that the future looks bright.
He and Leslie then chat about not one but two(!!) new books on companies that have started up making apparel in the U.S. over the past decade. Both of these books--'Making It in America,' available now--and 'American Flannel'—available in March—are worth a read.
Finally, Scott shares why he's more than a little worried by China’s rise in automobile production, and why he believes it’s an existential threat to American manufacturing jobs.
For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by Brian Kilmeade to discuss his newest book, "Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality."
In the book, Brian draws a spotlight on how two wildly different Americans bore immense responsibility in the time of the Jim Crow South. Roosevelt at the presidential helm and Washington paving the way of the Civil Rights movement from a small town in Alabama, the men formed an unlikely but culturally significant friendship. As he has in his previous titles, Kilmeade has transformed this nearly forgotten footnote of history into a dramatic saga that illustrates how these two heroes formed a personal bond that not only changed each other, but also helped lay the groundwork for true equality.
“By the end of the 19th century, Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington, an unlikely pair, emerged as the heirs of the Abraham Lincoln - Frederick Douglass partnership. Both men encountered a series of challenges throughout their lives – however, the two men became the leaders America needed, and together they faced down the forces that were rapidly rolling back hard-won rights for Black Americans,” notes Kilmeade. “Theirs is a story of triumph and tragedy, of cooperation and disagreement, and ultimately of the kind of courage that makes America great. Although their work remains unfinished even today, the progress that Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt made is undeniable. Only by understanding how they worked together, how they decided when to push society and when to pause, and where their drive and determination came from can we carry on the work of these two icons.”
(Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Teddy-Booker-T-American-Equality/dp/0593543823)
Brian is a Fox News Channel television anchor, co-host of the channel’s morning show “Fox & Friends”, and host of the daily national radio show, “The Brian Kilmeade Show”. He is the co-author of six New York Times bestselling books, including The Games Do Count, George Washington’s Secret Six, Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans, Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers, and The President and the Freedom Fighter. He lives on Long Island with his wife and three children.
His handle on X is @Kilmeade.
Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the Union's new tech-labor agreement with Microsoft, including the rules regarding use of artificial intelligence (AI).
They also talk about the upcoming 2024 elections and what the AFL-CIO is planning to do this cycle to elect 'pro-worker' candidates, all of the high-profile strikes that happened in 2023, organizing efforts, and child labor laws.
A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
Leslie is first joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss today's successful negotiating breakthrough on behalf of their members at DHL, who had been forced to strike in response to unfair labor conditions.
They also talk about contract negotiations for their members who work at Anheuser-Busch, and review the Presidential roundtables that the Teamsters hosted last week.
Second, Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer, a NYT best-selling Author and CNN Political Analyst, joins Leslie to talk about his most recent CNN opinion piece, which is titled, "Seven Reasons a 2nd Trump Term Would Be Dangerous." (https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/07/opinions/trump-second-term-dangerous-zelizer/index.html)
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file members through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with them at worksites throughout the country.
In addition to fighting for workers, Sean has helped raise millions of dollars for charitable causes, including Local 25’s signature event, “Light Up the Night,” an annual gala to raise money for children with autism.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB.
New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history, is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University.
He is also a CNN Political Analyst and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now." He is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including, The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society, the winner of the D.B. Hardeman Prize for the Best Book on Congress and Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974, co-authored and Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party. The New York Times named the book as an Editor's Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books in 2020. His most recent books are Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement and The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment, which he edited, and Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse. He is currently working on a new book about the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the 1964 Democratic Convention entitled ‘Is this America?’: Reckoning With Racism at the 1964 Atlantic City Democratic Convention. In the summer of 2023, NYU Press will publish his new co-edited book, Our Nation At Risk: Election Security as a National Security Issue. In January 2024, Columbia Global Reports will publish his book, In Defense of Partisanship. Zelizer, who has published over 1200 op-eds, has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, the New York Historical Society, and New America.
You can follow him on Twitter, where his handle is @JulianZelizer.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief PoliticusUSA. They discuss Donald Trump's comments, echoing Nazi rhetoric, that undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country."
They also preview the Iowa Caucuses, which are only a month away.
Then, Tim Zenk, Managing Director of Earth Finance, joins the show to review the results of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28.
The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
The website for Earth Finance is www.EarthFinance.com. Tim Zenk's handle on X is @GreenCrude.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His X handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
X - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzjgobyDJv
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/686442086928781/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/bdDD7gw57nk?feature=share
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'The Leslie Marshall Show,' where they discuss upcoming deadlines, where things stand with student debt cancellation, and borrowers’ frequently asked questions. They share updates on what borrowers need to know before the year comes to a close, and the work they’ve been doing alongside young people and students at SDCC.
This episode's guest hosts are SDCC Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon, and Special Projects and Free the Degree (FTD) Director, Sabrina Cereceres.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton to discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visiting the U.S. this week to plead for currently lapsed military funding in the war vs. Russia, the latest on the war in Gaza, and Senator Tuberville's blockade on U.S. military promotions coming to an end.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton Bunch, who oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.
The two discuss this year's 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.'
It’s the AAM's biggest list ever, featuring more than 200 companies that manufacture products in the United States. In honor of the guide’s 10th anniversary, they’ve included both new gift ideas and old favorites, noting the year previous picks were included.
The guide is organized by 23 different clickable categories, including, giftables, toys, kids, bath and beauty, Handbags and accessories, apparel, jewelry, socks, shoes, auto accessories, electronics, food, hobbies, stationery, holiday supplies, stocking stuffers, home, furniture, kitchen, outdoor gear, tools and pets!
Also, as always, you can view the list by state if you'd like.
The website for the gift guide can be found at http://TinyURL.com/2023AAMGiftGuide and the AAM website is www.American Manufacturing.org.
The X handle for AAM is @KeepItMadeInUSA and Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.
Since joining AAM in 2014, Beth has led efforts to grow and strengthen AAM's digital presence, managed advocacy campaigns designed to strengthen manufacturing, and helped elevate the conversation about manufacturing in the news media.
A Golden State native, Beth holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Southern California.
She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, two children, and a rescue dog.
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).
The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions.
The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they’re capitalizing on this unique moment.
It’s not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped.
The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they’re essential. It has also highlighted what they needed from their employers – in terms of job security, living wages, and more – as well as the power of working together to achieve these goals.
Also, Joe Biden, the most pro-labor president in recent memory, has tasked his administration with helping workers to exercise their right to form unions. This unprecedented support, and whole of government approach, has helped tip the balance back toward workers, and away from greedy corporations.
Workers are also experiencing a time of great potential as we look to the clean energy transition. Clean technology – like electric vehicles – require a wide variety of raw materials and other components.
It’s essential that jobs from mining to manufacturing are good, community supporting jobs. That means ensuring workers can exercise their right to organize.
The final step in organizing is not, as some might think, a successful vote, but a first contract. This is where corporations like Starbucks double down on their efforts to break workers’ collective will.
We’ve seen this protracted bargaining at places like Kumho and OHL/Geodis, though the USW was ultimately successful in both cases.
What workers need to help them successfully weather the immense challenges they face, including getting this vital first contract, is the PRO Act.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/Steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, to discuss the budget crisis that could lead to a federal government shutdown this Friday at midnight.
Then, Adam Conner, Vice President for Technology Policy at the Center for American Progress, talks with Brad about the F.C.C. possibly restoring Net Neutrality, President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence, and a lawsuit by a bipartisan group of 42 U.S. Attorneys General against Meta, which alleges that features on Facebook and Instagram are addictive and are aimed at kids and teens.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and the handle for Punchbowl News is @PunchBowlNews.
Adam's Twitter handle is @AdamConner and the handle for the Center for American Progress is @amprog.
Adam's website is www.AdamConner.com and the website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqJDgMXzqEGV
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/866957334828968/?mibextid=zDhOQc
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two examine what is now the most equitable economic recovery in American history.
First, they break down data from a new Treasury Department report, which provides "new evidence that the recovery from the economic harm of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most equitable recovery in recent history. The report – which includes new Department research alongside new data released by the Federal Reserve Board – finds that the speed and strength of the response by the Biden-Harris Administration helped to thwart the worst economic outcomes anticipated from the COVID shock for Black and Hispanic families, and that, across a broad array of economic indicators, the financial well-being of Black and Hispanic families have remained strong relative to recoveries in recent history."
(Link here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1834)
Second, they discuss a Twitter thread on what 'Bidenomics' is, and how it's going two years into the Biden administration.
The data rich thread was posted by Heather Boushey, a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers & Chief Economist for the President's Invest in America Cabinet.
(Link here: https://twitter.com/hboushey46/status/1715711474994422140)
Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about why President Biden isn't getting more credit in the polls for the strong economic recovery that has happened under his leadership.
This includes a Bloomberg article from Matthew Yglesias examining that exact topic.
(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/22/biden-s-economy-is-great-everywhere-except-in-the-polls/d6bae722-70d6-11ee-936d-7a16ee667359_story.html)
For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, Legal Analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, to discuss the trials and tribulations of Donald Trump.
Then Kimberly Scott, the Publisher of DemList, previews Election Day 2023, which will be held on November 7th.
Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
He's been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Kim Scott's 'Demlist' is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpJkwRDANmJj
Facebook - www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/878006267050649/?mibextid=zDhOQc
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they discuss how things are going as we're almost one month back into student loan repayments.
They share updates on what borrowers need to know, what they’re currently up to at SDCC, and some tips and tricks for borrowers with Parent PLUS loans.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, to discuss the failure of House Republicans to choose a permanent Speaker.
Then, Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Natural Resources Defense Council, previews November’s U.N. climate talks at COP28.
The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaZovYevJj
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1087540899248470/?mibextid=zDhOQc
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
The episode covers both domestic politics and national security.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large and Columnist at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, to break down the chaos in the GOP House Caucus.
Then, CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton examines the world at war in Ukraine and the Middle East.
John Bennett's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
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Leslie gives her take on Israel ordering the entire population of northern Gaza to evacuate south, a warning that leaves more than 1 million people to decide whether to abandon their homes. Hamas urged Gazans to ignore it.
Israel's military said the order, which has raised fears of an imminent ground offensive on the densely populated enclave, was intended to minimize civilian casualties in the war against Hamas.
But the United Nations said it was "impossible" and risked a humanitarian disaster.
"We call on all civilians in Gaza City to move south," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday in a press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv.
"We don't want to harm them. Whoever wants to save his life should go south. Hamas is camouflaging itself inside the civilian population and we are going to go in and dismantle its infrastructure," Gallant said.
More than 1,530 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have been killed, thousands have been injured, and hundreds of thousands of others have been displaced since the latest fighting between Israel and Hamas began. Hamas is believed to be holding about 150 hostages in Gaza.
(Image Credit: Al Jazeera)
Leslie is joined by Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 630, which has been fighting for working class families for more than 80 years.
They discuss a leaflet action being held on October 17th where more than 50 local unions will be taking part in at Chedraui-owned grocery stores.
Here is some more background on the issue:
· Grupo Comercial Chedraui is a Mexican company that is publicly traded on the Mexican stock exchange. The company has grown significantly and now operates three supermarket chains, and makes the majority of its revenue from the United States.
· Chedraui owns three store banners in the United States with around 375 total locations. The three banners are:
o Smart & Final, which is concentrated in Southern California but also has locations in Nevada and as far east as Phoenix.
o El Super, which is also concentrated in Southern California and has locations in Nevada, Arizona, and as far east as New Mexico and Juarez in Texas.
o Fiesta Mart, which is entirely in Texas. Most of its locations are in either Houston or the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
· Teamsters Local Union 630 won two elections at Smart & Final warehouses in the Los Angeles area just this year. The two groups at the Commerce and Riverside facilities comprise around 700 total workers. After years of suffering from low wages and poor benefits, these workers decided to join the Teamsters union to improve their workplace.
· Yet, on the heels of the election at the Commerce facility, Chedraui announced that it would be consolidating its distribution operations into a single facility in Rancho Cucamonga, right before the union election at the Riverside facility. An internal company announcement distributed to workers stated that when this move takes place, the workers will have to reapply for their jobs and will not be guaranteed jobs at the new facility, regardless of their experience or how long they have worked for the company. The company has not responded to workers’ inquiries regarding the status of their jobs at the new facility and what pay and benefits will be available.
· Local 630 members rallied in August and September to demand fair treatment by Chedraui, with a focus on protecting American jobs and living standards, and bargaining a fair contract.
· To date, the Teamsters have filed seven unfair labor practice charges against Smart & Final and Chedraui, alleging egregious violations of federal labor law, including that the planned facility relocations and termination of all employees are motivated by anti-union discrimination; that the company has interfered with workers’ right to organize by withholding a regularly scheduled cost of living adjustment and blaming it on the Union; and by holding mandatory captive audience meetings where the company CEO promised workers benefits and job security at the new facility in exchange for rejecting the Union.
· The company has been engaging in bad-faith surface bargaining, likely with the intention of running out the bargaining clock and then either attempting to decertify the Teamster bargaining units or withdrawing recognition when it transfers its operations and forces employees to reapply.
· This consumer leaflet action on 10/17 comes ahead of bargaining resuming on 10/18. The Teamsters are calling on consumers to demand that Chedraui respect its US workers, cease its violations of US labor law, honor its employees’ choice to become Teamsters, and bargain a fair contract.
Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.
During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year.
While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom’s vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families.
Tom’s legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts:
He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors.
- He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them.
- When he couldn’t, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers’ needs remained at the forefront.
- This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers.
- And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits.
But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn’t just about pay; it was about securing the future.
- Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills.
- Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members.
Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers.
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He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union’s biggest wins in years.
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These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia’s Blue Bird Corp. bus factory.
- They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers’ ranks as a result of Conway’s initiative.
Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019.
- Under Tom’s direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans’ voices are heard.
Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation.
- This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs.
- He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries.
- It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs.
- He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
- And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment.
Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward.
The new USW President, David McCall, has a career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers that began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility.
He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall has also chaired USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org.
Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the Cook Political Report. They discuss the pending government shutdown, and then preview the second GOP presidential debate.
During the second half of the show, Dr. Bob Bollinger, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, examines the latest COVID-19 surge, and details the new vaccine booster shot.
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
He is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE).
Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two examine the importance of supply chains.
Their conversation includes how the United States is doing at reshoring its supply chains, how 'Bidenomics' is improving the country's manufacturing sector, and a Washington Post expose on how Tesla and EV supply chains are raising concerns about forced labor in China.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio.
The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW).
During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference.
This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their families, working with legislators to put workers' priorities into action, and offering workers a venue to communicate directly with their elected leaders.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Brad will first be joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, to examine the likelihood of a government shutdown.
Then, CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton, discusses the legacy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks 22 years after they happened.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief for PoliticusUSA, as they take on the GOP candidates after their not so great presidential debate.
Then, Project Lifeline's Hope Fyre discusses inhumane treatment of immigrants on the Mexican border, and what's driving their migration.
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they dive into the latest updates on the IDR Account Adjustment, the new SAVE plan, and the upcoming end of the student loan payment pause. They will share what they're working on, as well as the latest policy updates.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
They're also joined by special guest Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, a national organization dedicated to mobilizing 18-34 year-olds in higher ed, health care, and employment.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The website for Young Invincibles is YoungInvincibles.org.
Their handle on Twitter is @YoungInvincible and their handle on Instagram is @YoungInvincibles.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how solar manufacturing in the United States is booming, thanks to public policy!
They also break down how fast clean energy manufacturing is scaling up in America.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Brad takes on the environment and the economy during today's show!
First, he's joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
They discuss the deadly heat that has been induced by climate change, as well as how it helped to supercharge the deadly 'fire-hurricane' in Maui, Hawaii.
Then, noted Economist, Dr. Rob Shapiro, joins Brad to breakdown new economic data, which points to 'Bidenomics' beating economists' predictions.
Dr. Shapiro also discusses his latest blog, titled, "Oops! Ron DeSantis’s Economic Program and Critique Make the Case…for Bidenomics."
(Link--> https://www.sonecon.com/oops-ron-desantiss-economic-program-and-critique-make-the-casefor-bidenomics/)
The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro and his website is Sonecon.com.
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Leslie is first joined by Vincent Perrone, Teamsters International Vice President and a member of the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee for the UPS contract. He's also the President of Teamsters' Local 804 in New York.
The two discuss the historic new UPS contract won by the Teamsters.
Highlights of the tentative 2023-2028 UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement include:
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Historic wage increases. Existing full- and part-time UPS Teamsters will get $2.75 more per hour in 2023. Over the length of the contract, wage increases will total $7.50 per hour.
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Existing part-timers will be raised up to no less than $21 dollars per hour immediately, and part-time seniority workers earning more under a market rate adjustment would still receive all new general wage increases.
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General wage increases for part-time workers will be double the amount obtained in the previous UPS Teamsters contract — and existing part-time workers will receive a 48 percent average total wage increase over the next five years.
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Wage increases for full-timers will keep UPS Teamsters the highest paid delivery drivers in the nation, improving their average top rate to $49 per hour.
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Current UPS Teamsters working part-time would receive longevity wage increases of up to $1.50 per hour on top of new hourly raises, compounding their earnings.
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New part-time hires at UPS would start at $21 per hour and advance to $23 per hour.
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All UPS Teamster drivers classified as 22.4s would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers and placed into seniority, ending the unfair two-tier wage system at UPS.
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Safety and health protections, including vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation. UPS will equip in-cab A/C in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. 1, 2024. All cars get two fans and air induction vents in the cargo compartments.
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All UPS Teamsters would receive Martin Luther King Day as a full holiday for the first time.
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No more forced overtime on Teamster drivers’ days off. Drivers would keep one of two workweek schedules and could not be forced into overtime on scheduled off-days.
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UPS Teamster part-timers will have priority to perform all seasonal support work using their own vehicles with a locked-in eight-hour guarantee. For the first time, seasonal work will be contained to five weeks only from November-December.
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The creation of 7,500 new full-time Teamster jobs at UPS and the fulfillment of 22,500 open positions, establishing more opportunities through the life of the agreement for part-timers to transition to full-time work.
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More than 60 total changes and improvements to the National Master Agreement — more than any other time in Teamsters history — and zero concessions from the rank-and-file.
Leslie is then joined second by Greg Unterseher, Manager of Pilot Representation for the Teamsters Airline Division.
They detail the Teamsters lawsuit against Cape Air and Republic Airways for unlawfully requiring pilots to sign employment contracts with non-compete clauses that impose penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000.
The lawsuit asserts the employment contracts are an attempt by the airlines to change pilots’ working conditions unilaterally, in violation of federal labor law under the Railway Labor Act.
Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he's worked for over 19 years.
The two discuss the urgent and timely topic of protecting workers from deadly heat.
As the planet gets hotter, and wide swaths of the United States are seeing record temperatures, heat is becoming an ever more urgent workplace health and safety issue – in both in-door and out-door occupations.
It’s no surprise that unions work to provide solutions.
The USW works to negotiate common sense solutions into their contracts like rest breaks, ample supplies of water, electrolytes, and proper ventilation.
UPS drivers made this a centerpiece of their recent contract negotiations too, signaling that this was so significant that they were willing to strike as necessary.
They ultimately got what they needed, including fans and air conditioning in their trucks.
However, all workers need protections, starting with a national standard on heat exposure like workers have for other hazards like falls and asbestos exposure.
Without proper controls and protections, working in the heat can cause illness and even death.
According to the BLS, there have been 436 work related deaths caused by heat exposure since 2011, and an average of 2,700 cases per year of heat-related illness.
The real number could be much higher, given that many workers who are exposed to extreme heat are undocumented and reluctant to come forward.
Even when it’s not immediately obvious, heat is harming a worker’s body, which can cause them to suffer long-term consequences, like renal damage.
The Biden administration is taking this threat seriously, enabling workers to make some headway.
Just last month, President Biden ordered the DOL to issue the first ever hazard alert for heat.
In the same announcement, the department also announced that OSHA would intensify enforcement of existing safety provisions when it comes to heat.
Biden also announced funding to improve weather forecasting, as well as additional money for clean drinking water in Western states impacted by drought.
A handful of states – California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Minnesota – also issued their own heat exposure standards. Only Minnesota and Oregon have protections for indoor workers as well.
But corporations and the Republicans who serve them are unfortunately pushing back hard, lobbying against protections and, in some cases, even overturning them.
Business groups in Oregon are suing the state over heat related workplace protections.
Even worse, Republicans in Texas earlier this summer even took the extreme step of passing a law that eliminates local ordinances requiring water breaks for construction workers.
After Austin in 2010, and Dallas in 2015, required water breaks, reported heat illness numbers in Texas dropped from 770 to 170.
Now workers are bracing for what comes next.
This isn’t just a matter of lost productivity, though heat can impact that as well. It’s truly life and death.
In June, a postal worker in Texas collapsed and died in triple digit heat.
This summer, a Houston-area construction worker also collapsed and died of hyperthermia.
Countless more will soon be at risk once the new Texas law goes into effect.
The USW continues to fight for workers, as demonstrated by the union’s comments to OSHA in the federal register.
Until then, the USW continues to push for an OSHA standard and works to protect workers through their contracts and other health and safety work.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org.
Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor-at-Large and Analysis Columnist for CQ Roll Call.
The two will discuss the new wave of Trump indictments, the battle over the Defense Department, the House GOP's record thus far for 2023, and the politics of aiding Ukraine against Russian invaders.
Then, Brad interviews Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER."
They chat about the culture wars over the Barbie movie, Jason Aldean's song "Try that in a Small Town," and the pro-slavery Florida Department of Education.
John Bennett's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BradBannon/status/1688628091696848897
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/MSSM1dLDf0Q?feature=share
Facebook - https://fb.watch/mh3FQD-FCw/
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Brad will first be joined by CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.) to discuss the progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia.
Then, Kimberly Scott, the publisher of DemList, talks about presidential campaign fundraising and the possibility of a third party candidate running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they dive into the latest updates on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan.
They also share new opportunities to take action in support of debt cancellation, as well as the latest policy updates.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad will first be joined by Michael Surrusco, Taxpayers for Common Sense’s Director of Development & Special Projects.
The two will discuss his a new report that his organization co-authored, along with E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs).
The report is titled, "Paying the Price: Taxpayers Footing the Bill for Increasing Costs of Climate Change," and can be found here: https://www.taxpayer.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Taxpayer-Costs-for-Climate_Report.pdf
Taxpayers for Common Sense is a nonpartisan budget watchdog that has served as an independent voice for the American taxpayer since 1995.
They work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and that government operates within its means.
Their website is taxpayer.net and their Twitter handle is @Taxpayers.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene, senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
The two analyze the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down affirmative action as utilized by College's in their admissions process.
They also discuss the positive recent news that the racial wage gap has been shrinking under the Biden administration.
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how Americans feel about 'Made In America' products, whether 'Bidenomics' is working, and why it’s time to end 'permanent normal trade relations' with China.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.com and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of the Leslie Marshall Show, providing analysis of the upcoming Supreme Court case that holds the fate of President Biden’s debt cancellation plan.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
With a court decision coming any day, this episode offers timely insights into the potential outcomes and the profound impact this court decision could have on the lives of countless individuals burdened by student loan debt.
This takeover episode includes special guests Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center and Director of its Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project, and Shanna Hayes, a borrower sharing her story to impact change.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The NCLC's (National Consumer Law Center) website is NCLC.org and their Twitter handle is @NCLC4consumers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Caroline Vakil, campaign correspondent for 'The Hill,' who reports on the impact of Trump’s legal problems on the presidential race.
Then, Paul Lisnek, legal analyst for WGN-TV, discusses the 37-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case. He also analyzes the flurry of new Supreme Court decisions in June.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Messenger.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1PlKQpPNDznxE
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/Iqk_lHAbNZE?feature=share
Facebook - https://fb.watch/lpIjANQ7XS/
Brad will first be joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the NRDC, to discuss the link between climate change, wildfires, and bad air.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief for PoliticusUSA, joins Brad to breakdown the federal seven-count indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she details the now unsealed 38-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case.
During the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the resurgence of the labor movement, key accomplishments from the past year, and building a modern and more inclusive movement.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News, who reports on the politics of the debt ceiling agreement on Capitol Hill.
Second, noted economist Dr. Rob Shapiro gives us a status update on the state of the economy, and breaks down the new jobs report.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and the handle for Punchbowl News is @PunchBowlNews.
Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro and his website is Sonecon.com.
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This week the Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the Leslie Marshall Show to dive into the pressing issues surrounding the student debt crisis.
In this episode, they analyze the recently reached debt-ceiling bill agreement, which would end the federal student loan payment pause for forty million Americans.
They also address other Congressional attacks aimed at clawing back relief borrowers already received and thwarting future student loan policy reforms.
Plus, they will examine the impending Supreme Court decision that will determine the fate of President Biden’s ambitious student debt cancellation plan.
Tune in for insightful discussions and expert analysis on the crucial matters shaping the future of student debt in America.
This episode's SDCC host is Executive Director, Cody Hounanian. In this discussion, Cody is joined by Mike Pierce, Executive Director and co-founder of the Student Borrower Protection Center
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
Cody's Twitter handle is @chounanian.
The Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) is a nonprofit organization focused on alleviating the burden of student debt for millions of Americans. Their website is ProtectBorrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @TheSBPC.
Mike Pierce's handle is @millennial_debt.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "‘No corner of the global economy will be spared’: How America’s first-ever default would tank the entire world"
2. AUDIO: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, outlines Republican Carelessness and Hypocrisy when it comes to the debt ceiling
3. AXIOS: "Nearly 2 billion at risk from "unprecedented" climate conditions"
4. AXIOS: "U.S. lawmakers OK'd more pro-gun bills than safety measures since Uvalde"
5. AXIOS: "Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids"
For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Jessica Levinson, Professor at Loyola Law School, Legal Contributor for CBS News, Columnist for MSNBC, and host of the 'Passing Judgment podcast.'
The two discuss two important legal stories that affect America's children.
The first story is about Penguin Random House, advocates and authors suing a Florida school district over book bans.
The subject of the second story is legislation that was recently passed by Iowa's Republican legislature that would rollback certain child labor laws in the state. The Department of Labor is pushing back on the legislation though, which will likely setup a court battle between the two.
Jessica's Twitter handle is @LevinsonJessica and you can find her podcast, 'Passing Judgment,' by searching for it at the webpage: Podcasts.Apple.com.
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.
The two discuss how Union workers right here in the United States are making history.
Last week, workers at Blue Bird Corporation's Fort Valley, Georgia facility notched an historic victory by voting to join the USW. The approximately 1,400 Blue Bird workers manufacture school buses, including low-emission and zero-emission models, making this significant on many levels.
Leslie and Roxanne discuss those details, and more, during the remainder of the interview.
This includes talking about how the 'Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,' the 'Inflation Reduction Act' and the 'CHIPS and Science Act ,' are all driving significant positive developments in domestic manufacturing.
You can follow Roxanne on Twitter, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW, on both Twitter and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Will Weissert, National Political Reporter for AP, to discuss presidential politics.
Then, Linda Benesch, Communications Director of Social Security Works, talks with Brad about the House GOP's threat to collapse the economy via a debt ceiling default.
Will Weissert's Twitter handle is @APWillWeissert and the handle for the Associated Press is @AP.
Linda Benesch's Twitter handle is @LindaBenesch and the handle for Social Security Works is @ssworks.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPkeQQvXJN
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/rsiRL9I5LSI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/kyDG23cFw4/
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
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"Congressional Pressure on SHEIN and Temu Increases — and on Nike and Adidas, Too" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch)
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"White House National Security Advisor: It’s De-risking, not De-coupling" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
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"The Return of Manufacturing to the United States Won’t be Without Challenges" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News. The pair examines GOP House action on the debt limit and immigration. Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Then, Brad talks with Edwith Theogene about the implementation of President Biden’s economic agenda.
Edwith is the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The Colonel analyzes the latest news happening in the world's hot spots.
This includes today being the 12-year anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death, the recent Pentagon document leak, Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia, and China-Taiwan relations.
Then, DemList Publisher, Kim Scott, evaluates Joe Biden’s re-election chances. She also evaluates the prospects of the GOP presidential candidates.
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is first joined by New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history. He is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University and a CNN Political Analyst and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now."
The pair discusses his two most recent pieces for CNN.
They're titled, "Why Biden is Lying Low Ahead of 2024," and "Why DeSantis’ War on Disney is a Big Mistake."
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dina Gachman, a Pulitzer Center Grantee and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Vox, Texas Monthly and more. She’s a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, and the author of "Brokenomics: 50 Ways to Live the Dream on a Dime," as well her latest book, just out this month.
That book is what Leslie and Dina discuss during their interview. It's titled, "So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns."
Julian Zelizer is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including his latest, "Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past," which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse.
His website is JulianZelizer.com and his Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
Dina Gachman lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son.
Her website is DinaGachmanWrites.com and her Twitter handle is @DinaGachman.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she commented on:
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AXIOS: "Biden's never-Trump campaign for '24"
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AXIOS: "White House threatens to veto GOP debt ceiling bill"
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AXIOS: "What to know as the civil trial over E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation against Trump starts"
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CNN: "Company with ties to GOP megadonor and longtime friend of Justice Thomas had business before Supreme Court"
For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Gun Reform Advocate, and Author, Fred Guttenberg.
Fred has dedicated his life to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America. He began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14 year old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14th of 2018. Fred’s mission ultimately led him to write his first book, "Find the Helpers."
And now, Fred and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in a brand new book, titled, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence." The book will dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence. Its release date is May 2nd.
Here is just a sample of the myths and slogans exposed as false in 'American Carnage':
- Gun owners frequently use firearms to fend off attackers
- An armed society is a safer society
- Guns don’t kill people, people kill people
You can purchase both of Fred's books, and find out more information about what events he's participating in, at FredGuttenberg.com. His Twitter handle is @Fred_Guttenberg.
Leslie is joined by Mike Pfohl, Executive Director of Empower Project, which works to get us back to the foundational roots of organizing. 'Empower Project' has assisted groups with Relational Organizing in rural districts, urban and suburban districts, communities of color, and in multiple languages.
Leslie and Mike will discuss what 'relational organizing' is, and explore whether its recent success in the high profile Wisconsin Supreme Court election could be a model for elections in 2024.
'Empower Project' partners with progressive organizations and non-profits, and works with leaders already engaged in targeted communities. Relational Organizing is about building real power and a movement that is sustainable beyond the next election, with organizers who will continue to work to ensure their communities thrive.
Empower Project's website is EmpowerProject.us and their Twitter handle is @EmpowerProjUS.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Bob Keefe, Executive Director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), to discuss of this year's Earth Week.
The website for the National Resources Defense Council is www.NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
The website for Environmental Entrepreneurs is www.e2.org and their Twitter handle is @e2org. Bob Keefe's handle is @bkeefee2.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmknzWkLxy
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/lfvaUTTQwHg
Facebook - https://fb.watch/jZpB6mAjXQ/
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During this Student Debt Crisis Center takeover of the Leslie Marshall Show, the guest hosts explore the intergenerational impact of student debt.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
In this discussion, Rosemary Anderson, a long-time borrower, and Sabrina Calazans, an advocate and recent graduate, share their personal experiences, challenges, and optimism for the future. The discussion focuses on how student debt affects wealth, economic mobility, and well-being across all age groups. It also highlights the transformational benefits of federal relief programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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Brad will first be joined by Fred Guttenberg, prominent advocate against gun violence. The two will discuss his newest book, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence."
Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER."
The pair talk about the recent series of bad news for the Republican party.
This includes former President Trump's arrest, big progressive wins in the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Chicago mayoral elections, the 'Tennessee Two' praised for their courageous stand against gun violence, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' newly exposed corruption.
Fred's website, where you can purchase both of his books, is www.FredGuttenberg.com, and his Twitter handle is @fred_guttenberg.
Tara Devlin's podcast, "TARABUSTER," is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, the Political and Legal Analyst for WGNTV in Chicago.
The two preview Tuesday's mayoral election in the windy city and discuss the trials tribulations of Donald Trump, including his New York indictment.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of Politicus USA, takes on the gun crisis in America and the GOP war against woke.
Paul's Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek and Sarah's is @PoliticusSarah. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA.
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Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two have a broad conversation about how workers are leading the way in the United States as our society is facing big challenges, from rampant economic inequality to the continuing human and economic toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more.
Here are the subtopics that they covering during the interview, with a big focus on how workers and their unions are taking matters into their own hands to improve their lives and fight for social and economic justice on a wider scale:
Organizing unions is one of the surest ways to improve wages, ensure safer working conditions and have a voice on the job, and workers in a wide variety of sectors are organizing to draw on their collective power.
- Last fall, 700 workers at Bobcat in Bismarck, N.D., voted to join the USW, and just last week 200 more at a Bobcat facility in Rogers, Minn., did the same.
- Football players in the USFL organized with the USW last year. This year, they overwhelmingly ratified a first contract to help provide safety and stability to their jobs. Now, players in the XFL are also looking to join the USW.
Workers and their unions are leading the way on trade, working to contain bad actors like Russia and China and foster growth in domestic industries.
Workers are also using their activism to roll back bad laws, like the historic repeal of the so-called right-to-work (RTW) law in Michigan.
USW members have been on the vanguard fighting for less-publicized but equally needed legislation, including bills to help veterans.
The website for the USW is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Correspondent for Punchbowl News. The pair discusses the possible indictment of former President Trump, his calls for protests to "take our nation back," the response by congressional Republicans, as well as other news from Congress.
Then, noted Economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, explains the Silicon Valley Bank failure, and details its impact on the economy.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC and Dr. Shapiro's handle is @RobShapiro. His website is www.sonecon.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPkqkjWXJN
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/sSe6n4Id36Y
Facebook - https://fb.watch/jp2EVBkAyE/
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Tune in to the latest Student Debt Crisis Center takeover of the Leslie Marshall Show as they discuss the Supreme Court case that will determine the future of President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
In this episode, they will talk about the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation, an immense showing of support where hundreds of people took action at the steps of the court, and provide expert analysis on what happened inside the courtroom. They also have a special guest joining them, Persis Yu, the deputy director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, and a legal expert who has been following the case closely.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC. Persis Yu's handle is @YuPersis.
Watch John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for 'The Nation,' join Brad to discuss the prospects for progressive candidates in the April 4th elections for Supreme Court in Wisconsin, and Mayor in Chicago.
Then, Hope Frye, Co-Founder of Project Lifeline, takes on family detention, migrant children, and slave labor.
The website for 'The Nation' is TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. John Nichols' handle is @NicholsUprising.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
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John Bennett, Editor-at-Large and Analysis Columnist for CQ Roll Call, and Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER," join Brad for 'Media Monday.'
First, John talks with Brad about the politics of the historic job creation during the first two years of the Biden administration.
Then, Tara and Brad discuss this past weekend's CPAC and the GOP's war against 'wokeness.'
Leslie will begin today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she'll be giving her take on:
- ABC NEWS: "Conservative justices question Biden's student loan plan in crucial SCOTUS case "
- AXIOS: "Why poverty rates are likely to rise this year"
- AXIOS: "House Dems introduce bill to tighten rail safety measures"
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary"
- AXIOS: "Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S."
- AXIOS: "GOP pushes to give Capitol security footage to Jan. 6 defendants"
During the second half of the show, Leslie will be joined by Natalia Abrams, President and Founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), and guest host of the Leslie Marshall Show every month.
The SDCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The two will discuss today's "People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation" that they co-organized with over 20 different organizations in attendance at the rally, including the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), the NAACP, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Hundreds of protesters, many college students from across the country, rallied outside the Supreme Court this morning, carrying signs and posters urging the justices to back President Biden’s effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt.
Democratic lawmakers like Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Robert Menendez and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Judy Chu addressed supporters of the plan from the steps of the Supreme Court.
The SDCC's website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Natalia's Twitter handle is @NataliaAbrams.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two discuss first anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the prospects for that nation's survival.
Then, Brad is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
Brad and Alex talk about the Republican threat to Social Security and Medicare, as well as the new plan by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to expand Social Security.
The 'Social Security Works' website is socialsecurityworks.org and their Twitter handle is @ssworks. Alex's Twitter handle is @alaw202.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyPEkeEGX
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/ZY6OJoXMGHU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/iZo8Nfycg2/
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Today’s show will cover the highly anticipated Supreme Court cases that will determine the future of President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan.
Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guests, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, Kristin McGuire, and Senior Advisor for policy and strategy at the Student Borrower Protection Center (SPBC), Aissa Canchola Bañez. They’ll also be discussing the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation, a grassroots event at the Supreme Court to show public support for student debt cancellation. They’ll speak with advocates to break down the argument for debt cancellation, why taking public action is essential, and dive into implications of this historic plan.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The Young Invincibles website is YoungInvincibles.org and their Twitter handle is @YoungInvincible.
The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
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"The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
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The Biden Administration's Approach on EV Chargers is Helping to Turbocharge Growth in this Manufacturing Sector (from Scott Paul Twitter thread)
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The Columbus Dispatch: "For good of Ohio, Biden, government must give teeth to Buy America" (Opinion piece by Scott Paul)
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NBC News: "'A serious committee': Lawmakers have high bipartisan hopes for China panel as tensions rise"
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
2. Please join us in telling your state transportation officials to make sure that our new infrastructure is Made in the USA! Take action by visiting TinyURL.com/EnforceBuyAmerica
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
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Brad will first be joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today.
The two will talk about President Biden's recent SOTU, his attacks on Republicans for threatening to cut Social Security and Medicare, Congressional prospects for police reform after Tyre Nichols’ murder, Vice President Harris' role in the administration, and Mabinty's recent piece for USA Today.
It's titled, "White women have long been unreliable voters for Democrats. Could that change in 2024?" (Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/31/democrats-2024-election-white-women-vote/11040593002/)
Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.
During the second half of the show, Brad will be joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.
The two will discuss how states are leading the way in innovative policies to address pollution from fossil fuels, and how it has now become good politics to deal with pollution and reduce our planet-killing emissions.
They will also analyze how President Biden can better sell all of his legislative successes to the public, including the 'Inflation Reduction Act.'
Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner.
His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.
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Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
The pair discusses the brutal deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis Police officers, and what type of legal repercussions they could face for their actions, which were captured on video.
To finish the interview, Paul also breaks down the possession of presidential top secret documents by former President Trump, President Biden, and what type of legal action they could each be subject to.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel breaks down the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Western allies of Ukraine delivering 321 tanks to aid them in the conflict. This will include 31 M1 Abrams tanks from the United States.
Paul Lisnek has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
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Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Here are the topics that they'll discuss:
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THE HILL: "Institutional anarchy prevails in the GOP House " by Brad Bannon
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TIME: "What the U.S. Hitting the Debt Ceiling Means for You"
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REUTERS: "California reels from back-to-back shootings that killed 18"
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AXIOS: "Atlanta district attorney pushes to keep Trump election report secret"
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Charlie Cook, one of America's foremost political analysts, joins Brad in the first half hour to discuss the 2024 presidential election.
Then, the prominent Economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro, is on to talk about the danger presented to America's economic recovery if House Republicans refuse the raise the U.S. debt ceiling (something that has never happened in our nation's history).
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie will be joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two will have a broad conversation about how national security requires sound trade policy.
Here are the subtopics that they'll be covering during the interview:
Manufacturing in key sectors like steel and aluminum underpins national security, providing vital resources for our military and helping the nation meet its critical infrastructure needs.
Section 232s have been an essential part of this since 2018. While there have been some modifications in relations to trading partners like the European Union and the United Kingdom, these measures remain an essential part in ensuring the U.S. can protect itself and rebuild its infrastructure.
Facing global overcapacity, largely driven by China’s unfair trade practices, 232 relief measures worked –and are continuing to work – as intended.
- In steel, they improved industry conditions, spurred investments, and directly created thousands of new jobs.
- They also allowed for needed capital investments so that U.S. steelmakers can continue to produce some of the best, cleanest steel in the world.
- And domestic steel is underpinning the massive infrastructure upgrades we’re making in communities across the country thanks to President Biden’s vision and leadership.
This is why a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) was not only deeply flawed, but also dangerous. A recent decision by the dispute panel of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, (USMCA), raises similar concerns about overreach.
- The WTO has no standing to interfere with national security, and its attempt to do so undermines the credibility of the entire organization.
- Allowing China to join the WTO, more than 20 years ago, was a mistake that has allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to leverage its position and continue its predatory practices.
- Overcapacity, dumping, and illegal subsidies remain urgent concerns – which the WTO again made clear it is not equipped to address.
- Until we have a broader reform of our trade system, we must instead rely on the tools we have at our disposal like filing trade cases and keeping the 232 relief measures in place.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine also reinforced how critical trade is to national security.
- The U.S. aluminum industry was already struggling, and then last year Century Aluminum Company idled its smelter in Hawesville, Ky.. They were the last domestic producer of commercial quantities of military-grade aluminum remaining after decades of foreign competition undercut the U.S. industry.
- Energy prices caused by the war are also hurting European Aluminum producers, leaving markets open to Russian exports.
- Sanctions on Russian aluminum will be a critical part of keeping not only the U.S. but the whole world safe, as will bringing new smelting capacity online.
As we look to the future, domestic production and sound trade policy will be essential in another aspect of our national security: meeting our energy needs.
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There is tremendous potential in areas like offshore wind, and the Biden administration is working to build out our domestic industry and secure the supply chain this industry will need to be successful.
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Europe has a significant lead.
- And China is ramping up production. Chinese producers are currently able to produce relatively inexpensive products because they can rely on the country’s overcapacity in steel, dominance in rare earths, and control over the supply chain, setting up a “race to the bottom.”
- So the U.S. needs to act quickly.
The previous administration made it clear that we cannot exist in a vacuum when it comes to trade, that we need careful coordination with trusted partners. This is why it is crucial that we’re deliberate in our work in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework contains important priorities, including strong labor and environmental standards.
- However, it’s essential that the agreement adheres to worker-centered values, and that the U.S. selects only partners who are serious about realizing these goals, and intend to meet its terms.
- Only then will this new chapter make our trade policy sounder – and our nation safer.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org. Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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Student Debt Cancellation is heading to the Supreme Court in just a few weeks. Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guest, Mike Pierce, about what borrowers can expect leading up to SCOTUS, as well as afterwards. The hosts will also briefly discuss President Biden's new student loan repayment plan.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans.
They're joined by special guest Mike Pierce, Executive Director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC.
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The focus of today's show is chaos in Congress.
Brad will first be joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.
The two will talk about the 15 rounds of votes it took for Kevin McCarthy to become House Speaker, what he surrendered to the radical House 'Freedom Caucus' to secure the final votes, and their looming 'debt ceiling' fight.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad will be joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
They'll discuss the tragic anniversary of the abortive Capitol coup, and the great pretender, Republican Congressman George Santos.
Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
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Brad will first be joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel will break down the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including the latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's power grid, which has left Kyiv in the dark. They'll also analyze how significant it will be for Ukraine to have the Patriot Missile defense system, which is expected to be provided by the U.S. shortly.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the show, Brad will talk with Edwith Theogene, the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
The two will discuss inflation and racial equity in the U.S. economic recovery.
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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How can you talk intelligently about student loan debt forgiveness when it comes up during your holiday get-togethers?
Hear from today's guest hosts, SDCC leaders, about the latest news surrounding President Biden's executive order forgiving Student Loan Debt for millions of Americans. This includes challenges to the order at the Supreme Court level, payment pauses, and more.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.
Their website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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Brad will first be joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.
They two will talk about:
- GOP House Leadership Fight
- Role of the Freedom Caucus and Jim Jordan
- Impact that Senator Sinema switching parties will have on the Senate
- Senator Sinema's re-election prospects
- GOP reaction to poor midterm showing, and how much responsibility Trump shares for the lackluster results
- Trump’s 2024 Presidential Prospects
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad will continue discussing the topics listed above with Kim Scott.
Kim is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
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Leslie will be joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two will discuss:
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Most Consumers Want to Buy U.S.-Made Holiday Gifts (https://industrytoday.com/most-consumers-want-to-buy-u-s-made-holiday-gifts/)
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AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2022-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/)
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President Biden is in Arizona today to talk about semiconductor manufacturing (https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/business/tsmc-arizona-investment/index.html)
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Congress should end “normal trade relations” with China (https://thehill.com/opinion/international/3759785-its-time-to-revoke-chinas-normalized-trade-relations/)
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and at 50 years old, the youngest Teamsters General President. He was sworn in March 2022. The Teamsters Union, founded in 1903, represents 1.2 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The website for the Teamsters is Teamsters.org and their handle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is @Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB.
The two discuss:
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What Sean hopes to accomplish as Teamsters President
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How the Teamsters is becoming a bigger, faster, stronger and more militant union (a goal of Sean's)
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Who the Teamsters are comprised of as a Union (they're a diverse union and they represent workers throughout the supply chain – skies, rails, roads…)
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The Teamsters-UPS contract expires July 31, 2023. Covering 340,000 Teamster members, it is the single largest collective bargaining agreement in North America. Teamsters are ready to fight for a strong contract at UPS, or hit the pavement on August 1st.
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What are the Teamsters plans for Amazon (they just formed a new Amazon division and visited their headquarters with a message for the company)
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The Teamsters are a Union that organizes. Sean shares where they've been doing this organizing.
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How the Teamsters are involved politically in the U.S.
Brad will first be joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today.
The two will talk about the prospects for progress with a divided Congress, Trump's new presidential campaign, Nancy Pelosi's retirement as Democratic House leader, and more.
Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.
During the second half of the show, Brad will be joined by Tara Devlin to continue discussing the topics covered in the first half of the show.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
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Leslie is joined by Tamara Lefcowitz, International Coordinator for the USW Health Care Workers Council. Tamara provides support to the union’s more than 50,000 health care workers across the United States and Canada. Tamara got her start as a community organizer in 2006, investigating police misconduct for the City of Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board. In 2009, she began working with organized labor advocating for health care workers. She now proudly bargains contracts, trains activists, and organizes workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, and our communities.
The two discuss how healthcare workers are taking safety into their own hands.
Health care workers made incredible sacrifices to help their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, relying on each other to protect their patients and themselves. Now, they’re using that same solidarity to make huge improvements to their jobs, their workplaces and America’s care system.
Even before the pandemic, health care workers faced urgent threats to their workplace health and safety.
Workplace violence has long been a problem for health care workers. In 2016 the GAO found that health care workers were at least five times more likely to experience violence on the job as workers in other industries.
Now, threats against health care workers are rising. Legislation like the Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare and Social Service Workers Act would help provide meaningful protections, like compelling OSHA to establish an enforceable workplace violence standard. Unfortunately, it’s been twice held up in the Senate.
Longstanding problems with maintaining appropriate staffing levels were also exacerbated by the pandemic and also jeopardize health care workers’ health.
Nursing shortages are a real and urgent concern.
But turnover in other positions like environmental services and dietary also hurts workers across the board and the care they can provide.
The pandemic created additional hazards for health care workers, like a lack of adequate PPE and exposed glaring holes in the safety net, like the lack of OSHA guidance on infectious diseases.
More than 3,600 health care workers died in the first year of the pandemic alone.
And more than half are still reporting symptoms of burnout.
This ended up putting not only health care workers at risk, but their patients and communities as well. Now, workers are taking matters into their own hands.
One of the big things health care workers are doing is organizing.
New research from the AFL-CIO shows that 71 percent of health care workers would join a union if they had the chance.
Late last year roughly 500 Pittsburgh area health care workers voted unanimously to join the USW for a voice on the job.
Unionized health care workers are also winning good contracts.
Approximately 800 USW members at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, Calif., this fall ratified a contract that not only provides significant wage increases, but also establishes a labor-management safety committee that gives a real voice to the front-line workers who best know how to address the hazards they and their patients face every day.
USW members at Copper Country Mental health in Houghton, Mich., just this week ratified a contract that includes hard-fought workplace violence language.
Nurses at three Steward Health Care hospitals in Florida achieved protections from unsafe scheduling and the creation of an infectious disease task force in their new agreement, while workers at Kaleida Health in New York successfully fought for wages increases, a health and safety committee and the health system’s commitment to create 500 new positions to address unsafe staffing issues.
All of these successes come down to building relationships and working together – another way the USW is tackling workplace health and safety concerns in the health care sector – including a pilot program aimed at worker education and empowerment.
This collective action is now resulting in better patient outcomes, more inspections for workplace hazards and better access to personal protective equipment (PPE), among many other advantages, making it good not only for workers but for whole communities.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers. Tamara's Twitter handle is @TLefcowitz.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Caroline Vakil, Campaign Reporter at 'The Hill.'
The two preview tomorrow's midterm elections, including what Senate races to watch.
Her Twitter handle is @CarolineVakil.
Brad is then joined by Alex Lawson. Alex is the Executive Director of Social Security Works, the convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
They discuss the new story from the New York Times, titled, "Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare."
(story link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/us/politics/republicans-social-security-medicare.html)
The website for Social Security Works is www.SocialSecurityWorks.org and their Twitter handle is @SSworks. Alex's handle is @alaw202.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzXgwMBLJv
YouTube - https://youtu.be/N-QYiga78UU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gFyTuLmyVx/
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Co-Director of the Lawyers' Committee's Voting Rights Project.
They discuss the organization's important work, specifically what they're doing to help ensure that every American can exercise their right to vote, including in the Midterm elections.
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Marcia's handle is @mfjblanco.
Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote.
You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.
Brad is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
Brad talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new blog, titled, "C’mon, Democrats, Tout Your Economic Record: It’s a Very Good Story." (link here: https://www.sonecon.com/cmon-democrats-tout-your-economic-record-its-a-very-good-story/)
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXxyvzVnryKM
YouTube - https://youtu.be/ClWZOWX26GI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gx4i8ogMe5/
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Today's episode is the monthly 'SDCC Takeover' of the Leslie Marshall Show!
Student Debt Cancellation - the application form is out. 22 million people have applied. Hear from SDCC leaders and our special guest, Abby Shafroth, about how to apply for debt cancellation, what recent updates mean for borrowers, and how to get involved.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.
Their special guest is Abby Shafroth, a Staff Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center where she focuses on student loan and for-profit school issues, and on the intersection of criminal and consumer law. She has represented the interests of students and legal assistance organizations on federal and state policy committees, and is the co-author of two reports in the Confronting Criminal Justice Debt series: "The Urgent Need for Reform" and "A Guide for Litigation."
The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Nick Guthman, Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' which trains and invests directly in student leaders helping progressive Democrats win key elections across the country.
The two discuss the efforts to mobilize young voters for the upcoming midterm elections, as well as what issues are top of mind for this crucial group of voters.
Blue Future's website is www.OurBlueFuture.us and their Twitter handle is @BlueFutureNow. Nick's handle is @NickGuthman.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The pair breaks down the high stakes races in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPZXzmpJB
YouTube - https://youtu.be/9AfvzvNA9-g
Facebook - https://fb.watch/go1B_waPnt/
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Leslie is joined by Kim Miller, who serves as an Assistant to USW International President Tom Conway. She primarily works on political and legislative projects, including overseeing much of the union’s member-to-member outreach around the 2022 midterm elections.
The two discuss how Democrats, despite currently having just a slim majority in both houses of Congress, have worked with President Biden to notch major achievements in favor of workers and their families.
While some don’t garner as much attention in the headlines as they deserve, many of these accomplishments are truly historic.
- This includes a once-in-a-generation win on infrastructure, investing $1.2 trillion in our roads, bridges, ports and more.
Politicians have been saying for years that they had an infrastructure plan, but this administration and this Congress actually delivered.
- In addition to transportation infrastructure, this includes $55 billion to deliver clean drinking water to millions of Americans.
- And a further $65 billion to help ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet.
- This not only will make our communities safer, it will create and sustain good, union jobs and help us maintain our economic competitiveness.
- USW members up and down the supply chain are providing and will continue to provide the goods and services needed to make this infrastructure upgrade a reality.
Congressional democrats were also finally able to achieve a major victory on behalf of 1.2 million workers whose retirements were in jeopardy because of troubled multi-employer pension plans.
- These workers stood to lose everything as a result of a convergence of corporate greed, unfair trade, deregulation and the financial crisis.
- American Rescue Plan was a significant achievement in its own right, but one of the lesser-known, but hugely important things it did was shore up multi-employer pension plans so these workers could retire in dignity.
- Even though there wasn’t a single Republican who voted for this plan, years of worker-led advocacy and Democratic action mean that more than a million families’ future is more secure.
Democrats also delivered another sweeping victory for ordinary Americans this summer with the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Among its many provisions, it will lower prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors and instituting inflation caps for Medicare prescription drugs and improvements to prescription benefits. The law also prevents a premium spike for Affordable Care Act enrollees.
- It will also build out our nation’s capacity for solar, wind and other sources of renewable energy, which will create good, domestic manufacturing jobs and help break our dangerous dependence on foreign producers to meet our needs.
- At the same time, providing incentives for a wide variety of technologies like carbon capture, direct air capture, and nuclear power will help ensure that our steel and other critical industries remain among the cleanest in the world.
Not all of the work has been legislative.
- Instituting a new pro-worker direction at the National Labor Relations Board means that workers have real advocates in an agency that is supposed to be protecting their rights.
One of Biden’s first actions was to remove pro-corporate, anti-worker Peter Robb as NLRB general counsel.
The Senate also confirmed two more board members that Biden nominated who are re-balancing the way the board works toward workers’ rights.
- Just as importantly, Biden nominated a union member to run the Department of Labor and put workers and their advocates in key positions overseeing safety.
- Biden issued executive orders in support of American manufacturing, including establishing the new Made in America office to review any request to bypass the rules and maximize domestically-manufactured components for federal projects.
- And a new inter-agency task force on worker organizing and empowerment is harnessing the power of all government agencies to advance workers’ rights.
In order to keep up this momentum, working people will need to vote in the midterm elections. Republicans made it clear that they stand against many pro-worker initiatives and intend to tip the balance back to pro-corporate interests if elected.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers. Kim's Twitter handle is @kimkmiller.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Politics Reporter for USA Today.
The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, as well as this past Friday's big debate between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Mabinty's Twitter handle is @MabintyQ.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel breaks down the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including the new drones from Iran that Russia is using to attack Ukrainian civilians.
He also analyzes the United States' troubled relationship with Saudi Arabia, and outlines how likely it is that China will attack Taiwan.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYyzpENZGX
YouTube - https://youtu.be/oRwWkMZDQZU
Facebook - https://fb.watch/gdNzLzr_aL/
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Leslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs"
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WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury"
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AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters"
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CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime"
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AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead"
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AXIOS: "Texas sheriff declares Martha's Vineyard migrants crime victim"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Melissa Jo Peltier.
Melissa is an Author and award winning filmmaker who has won two Emmys for News and Documentary, produced "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan, which was on the National Geographic Channel in primetime for seven seasons, and perhaps most famously, originally discovered Nia Vardalos and the script for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," before selling it to Tom Hanks' production company.
Her film "The Game Is Up," helped Joe Biden win in 2020 by creating a "permission structure" for Republicans in swing states to reject Donald Trump--by interviewing everyone from prominent conservatives, like Joe Walsh, to everyday Republicans who'd had enough.
During today's interview, Leslie and Melissa discuss the film, and how it is still very relevant and now applies to the upcoming Midterm Elections.
Melissa also shares what the disillusioned Trump voters featured in her documentary all have in common.
Melissa's Twitter handle is @MelissaJPeltier and her website is TheGameIsUpMovie.com.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss how factory jobs are booming under President Biden, and then explore whether the Fed and a strong dollar will kill the momentum.
They also detail how some Senators and members of Congress are trying (in a couple of different ways) to make sure that the Chinese Communist party doesn't undermine this jobs boom.
Finally, the pair reveals how a program to help workers impacted by layoffs due to trade (Trade Adjustment Assistance) has lapsed because Republicans in Congress insist on linking it to new trade deals. As a result, thousands of eligible workers aren’t getting benefits. That’s wrong!
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House of Representatives.
They review what was the final week for Congress on Capitol Hill before the upcoming Midterm elections.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad interviews Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.
They talk about how climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian stronger more quickly, and what we can do about it.
The website for the NRDC is NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZNWlOZKw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/4aGN7utrV2Q
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fXobzb36aO/
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children.
The two discuss the terrible political stunt that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orchestrated to essentially kidnap migrant families through deception in order to fly them to Martha's Vineyard and then abandon them there, as well as the bigger point it also makes as to how the GOP treats immigrants.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is www.projectlifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
They preview the hearings that will be held this coming Wednesday by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOaQZzZqKR
YouTube - https://youtu.be/l-fU1HdSmDI
Facebook - https://fb.watch/fP5ac1-QUv/
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Cancellation - how to take action and what comes next?
Hear from today's guest hosts, SDCC leaders, about how we got here and how student loan borrowers can receive $10,000-$20,000 dollars in debt cancellation before payments are set to resume on January 1st.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Director of Outreach, Sabrina Calazans.
Their website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.'
The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, including whether national trends have actually helped Democrats' prospects.
They also examine some of closest Senate races in the country.
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel analyzes and explains the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on Ukraine's recent major victories in the conflict.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Leeann Foster, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two will discuss the USW's holistic approach to workplace health and safety.
This includes their work identifying common trends in fatalities and life altering injuries, as well as laying out a sector specific plan for education and effective hazard identification, controls and communication.
The USW's work has been similarly successful in making manufacturing processes safer and helping workers avoid exposure to extreme heat or toxic substances like silica and beryllium.
The USW has also been making important strides on other fronts when it comes to health and safety.
One important way is through helping workers who are facing the threat of intimate partner violence.
Domestic violence increased significantly during the pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine said that domestic violence cases increased by 25 to 33 percent globally.
The National Commission on COVID-19 and criminal justice shows an increase in the U.S. by a little over 8 percent, following the imposition of lockdown orders during 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that about 20 percent of women and 14 percent of men across the United States have experienced “severe physical violence.”
Workers experiencing domestic violence often need time to focus on getting safe and the security of knowing that they can return to work when they’ve been able to do so.
That’s why the USW is now negotiating domestic violence protections and resources into their contracts across the union. This includes two recent contracts with major employers in the paper sector: Domtar and Packaging Corp. of America, covering over 29 mills and 44 box plants and thousands of workers.
Union-negotiated domestic violence leave helps provide time off for court appearances, relocation, counseling and more without eating up vacation or sick days. Workers also won’t need a doctor for an excuse – counselors, domestic shelter employees and spiritual leaders can also speak to what is happening with the employee.
In some cases, workers can also request changes to working hours, transfer to alternate worksites or vacation pay advances. They can also ask for help in safety planning, like identifying hiding places or an escape route.
Other sectors are also negotiating this important language.
The USW has been having success with this issue in both the United States and Canada, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it is a true workplace health and safety issue.
The Department of Labor estimated that domestic violence victims lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year. It can also affect the health and safety of other workers if abuses show up in the workplace. Some USW members even receive training in how to help advocate for their peers, help connect them with community resources, and intervene with management when needed.
Because the union believes that gender equality and the right to a safe workplace go hand in hand, the USW is also advocating for other holistic health and safety protections.
These include:
- PPE that fits all body shapes
- Resources to combat sexual and other harassment
- Comprehensive bathroom, showers and change-room policies
- Pregnancy issues including new motherhood issues and breastfeeding
- Opportunities to address stress,mental health and work-life balance
Not everyone experiences work or their work environment the same way, but the USW believes that all are entitled to health and safety on the job.
Leeann Foster has served the union for more than 25 years, working to negotiate strong contracts, advocate for sound trade policies, facilitate educational opportunities and fight for safer workplaces. She oversees more than 550 locals and more than 30 bargaining councils in the USW’s paper sector. She also leads the union’s Making and Converting Paper Safely program to build worker-focused health and safety initiatives in the paper sector, as well as overseeing the USW Women of Steel Leadership Development Program.
WEBSITE: www.USW.org
TWITTER and INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @steelworkers
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
Paul and Brad analyze former President Trump's mounting legal problems, including the recent news that material on a foreign nation's nuclear capability was seized by the FBI from Mar-a-lago when acting on the warrant from the DOJ.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The pair talk about the rise of Democratic fortunes in the midterm elections and the campaigns in Pennsylvania for Governor and the Senate.
Paul Lisnek has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Sarah Jones is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories.
This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S.), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, continuing job gains in manufacturing, and more.
They also explore the huge jump in companies that are reshoring their supply chains back to the U.S. from China.
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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THE HILL: "White House to announce student loan cancellation, payment pause extension Wednesday"
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AXIOS: "White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion"
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AXIOS: "Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing"
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AXIOS: "Judge upholds Georgia law prohibiting food, water distribution at polls"
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AXIOS: "Jury finds 2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer"
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AUDIO: Republican Congressman Andy Barr tries to change subject when asked by Chuck Todd what is the GOP's plan to deal with inflation
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AXIOS: "Florida school district rejects dictionary donations amid new book law"
For the remainder of the hour, Leslie is joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters.
The two discuss his latest blog via his Substack, titled, "Enough Already." One of the items covered in the blog is whether the media will fall for former President Trump's attempt to change the subject on the FBI seizure of classified documents that he kept at his Mar-a-lago golf club. (link here: https://jonbsinton.substack.com/p/enough-already)
In early 2011, Sinton co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn.
The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com.
Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton.
Finally, you can check out "Jon's Reluctant Blog" by visiting JonBSinton.substack.com
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House, with a focus on Democrats.
They discuss the 'Inflation Reduction Act,' Republican primary elections in Wyoming and Alaska, as well as the GOP reactions to former President Trump's legal problems.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
Brad will then be joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Brad and Tara break down what has been one of the busiest news weeks of the Biden administration.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
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Leslie will first do her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she'll discuss the FBI raid of former President Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.
Tim will explain how the 'Inflation Reduction Act' will fight climate change.
Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste (pronounced NEST-AY), and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner.
His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.
Brad is first joined by Edwith Theogene, the senior director of racial equity and justice at American Progress.
The two discuss:
- The racial wealth gap as it pertains to inequities in the historic job growth we’re seeing between the types and numbers of jobs available to white workers vs. Black, Latino, etc. workers
- The upcoming midterms and the blatant white supremacist/adjacent extremism we’re seeing from some MAGA candidates
- Guns as the true drivers of violent crime and the disproportionate impacts of gun violence on communities of color
In her role at CAP, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Her Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The Colonel explains the significance of the U.S. drone strike that killed Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda's 9/11 mastermind, in Afghanistan.
Colonel Leighton also analyzes Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, and China's reaction. Finally, he discusses the 'PACT Act,' which is short for honoring our 'Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics' bill. The newly passed legislation will fund research and benefits for as many as 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during service.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two talk about Dr. Shapiro's newest blog, "Hey, Folks, We’re Not in a Recession." (Link here: https://www.sonecon.com/hey-folks-we-are-not-in-a-recession/)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bob Keefe, Executive Director at Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
The two detail the environmental provisions of the aforementioned "Inflation Reduction Act."
The legislation would authorize "$369 billion of new climate spending, the largest investment in emissions reduction in American history—and, more important, the biggest blow against climate change ever struck by the U.S. government." (source: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/07/manchin-schumer-inflation-reduction-climate/670981/)
Bob's Twitter handle is @bkeefee2 and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.
The two discuss how important it is to hold those accountable who try to use violence to swing elections, including those responsible for the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Dr. Kleinfeld's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
They talk about the upcoming legislative calendar for Congress, the political and legal implications of the January 6th Committee, former President Trump's hold over the GOP, and a shift in polling for the midterm elections.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger. He is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
The two analyze the increased spread of the COVID-19 BA.5 Omicron variant, and how people should protect themselves and their family members from it.
Also, Brad will ask Dr. Bollinger about when we might be able to finally see COVID boosters that protect against the Omicron variant become available to the general public.
Dr. Bollinger is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE).
Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.'
The two discuss the 2022 congressional midterm elections, with a specific focus on the biggest Senate races in the country.
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States.
They discuss two of Ian's most recent pieces for Vox, "A New Supreme Court Case is the Biggest Threat to U.S. Democracy Since January 6th," and, "10 Ways to Fix a Broken Supreme Court."
Ian's Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
The pair talks about the January 6th committee hearings, as well as news out today regarding Chief Strategist of the Trump White House, Steve Bannon.
They also preview the 2022 midterm elections, including the race for Senate and Governor in Pennsylvania where Sarah lives.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two talk about Dr. Shapiro's newest blog, titled, "A Recession is Not Looming." (https://www.sonecon.com/a-recession-is-not-looming/)
Dr. Shapiro also explains how OPEC is price gouging on oil prices, which is causing other goods and services to raise their prices to account for increased fuel costs.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi.
The two discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade this past Friday, and what's now ahead. They also analyze how this SCOTUS opinion potentially threatens marriage equality and birth control in the future.
Edwith Theogene is the Senior Director of Racial Equity and Justice at American Progress. In this role, Theogene leads American Progress’ efforts to develop, communicate, and implement policy ideas that provide a new way forward for a range of equity challenges in an increasingly diverse America, with a particular focus on race and equity.
Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by USW (United Steelworkers) International Vice President (Administration), David McCall.
The two reveal what corporations don't want working families to know about inflation. (more background info. here: https://www.epi.org/blog/ignoring-the-role-of-profits-makes-inflation-analyses-a-lot-weaker/)
Vice President McCall's career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall currently chairs USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle for Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
Paul and Brad break down the opening public presentation by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Next, Paul previews the upcoming decisions that the Supreme Court is expected to make this month, including the potential end of Roe v. Wade. Brad and Paul also talk about the potential political ramifications of those decisions.
Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Brad is then joined by Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi for his 'provocative progressive political panel.'
They analyze whether anger over abortion restrictions could outweigh concerns about inflation in the upcoming midterms elections.
They also talk about changing America's gun culture, and more.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
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Brad is first be joined by Fred Guttenberg, a national advocate for strengthening America's gun laws.
The two will discuss the new push for gun reforms in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo.
Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018. The day after the murder, Fred decided to attend a public vigil in Parkland. While there, the Mayor asked him to speak. His words shook a nation and he has not stopped since.
Fred and his wife Jennifer now spend time challenging our elected officials to do more. They began a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to Jaime’s life called “Orange Ribbons for Jaime”, and Fred created a 501(c)(4) called “Orange Ribbons For Gun Safety”. He has been a regular on TV news programs and a myriad of online and print media. Through the formation of the non-profit, this is now his full-time mission.
These experiences helped to drive Fred to write the book, "Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope." The book is also a Nautilus Silver Award Winner.
Fred's website is www.FredGuttenberg.com and his Twitter handle is @fred_guttenberg.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for 'The Washington Times,' where she covers the House, with a focus on Democrats.
They'll discuss the prospects for action on new gun laws in Congress.
Brad and Mica will also preview the congressional hearings on the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection, which begin this Thursday in the House.
Mica's Twitter handle is @MicaSoellnerDC.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children.
They discuss extremism, specifically focusing on Stephen Miller, the policy advisor who is credited with shaping the racist and draconian immigration policies of President Trump, and how he ascribes to 'replacement theory,' the same hateful ideology cited by the murderer in the recent mass shooting in Buffalo. Miller's hateful views manifested in Trump policies including Title 42 expulsions and baby snatching.
They also talk about how this hateful 'replacement theory' has been refashioned by today's G.O.P. as an attack on immigration and immigrants.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is www.projectlifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bob Keefe, Executive Director at Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
The two discuss Bob's brand new book, "Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet" (Link here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/153816888X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_P2ZAGP2167HK62PPM59J)
Bob's Twitter handle is @bkeefee2 and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
You can watch this episode in the following places:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmavlbQQGy
YouTube - https://youtu.be/4ZnHYuewaSs
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For roughly 15 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Leslie and Scott discuss the Department of Commerce's investigation into whether Chinese manufacturers are re-routing solar panels through four Asian countries in an attempt to avoid U.S. tariffs.
Here is more background on the subject from Scott's colleagues at AAM, Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch and Matthew McMullan:
The investigation came about after California solar panel maker Auxin Solar filed a petition with the Commerce Department asking for the investigation, arguing imports from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand were actually made in China.
Auxin also had support from Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and in the Senate and House, with Ohio Sens. Rob Portman (R) and Sherrod Brown (D) writing to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo:
“As we understand it, these operations use raw materials, labor, capital investment, and research and development from China. Moving to a third country to assemble a product with inputs from the country subject to the original AD/CVD order is textbook circumvention. (AD/CVD stands for Antidumping and countervailing duties, which are intended to offset the value of dumping and/or subsidization, thereby leveling the playing field for domestic industries injured by such unfairly traded imports). As you know, if legitimate circumvention allegations go unaddressed, entire domestic industries and thousands of American manufacturing jobs are at risk.”
It all seemed pretty straightforward; Commerce would investigate the claims and issue a decision. If you follow this blog, you know that these sorts of trade cases happen all the time.
But ever since Commerce moved forward with the probe, solar importers have done a full court press to convince everyone that the investigation would spell doom for the industry. There have been many, many many stories in recent weeks arguing that the solar industry is now “frozen” because of the investigation and that it will hinder the Biden administration’s climate goals. They’ve also argued that shipments have already slowed because of the investigation.
It all strikes us as somewhat odd, given that no decision has been made (and thus no new tariffs have been issued). What do these folks have to fear?
That’s the argument that Auxin CEO Mamun Rashid made in a recent interview with E&E News.
“If there’s been no cheating going on, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about,” he said. “If I’m a manufacturer overseas, or I’m an importer, and I know I wasn’t participating in any kind of circumvention, I wasn’t cheating, I don’t have anything to worry about. I don’t understand why the concern is there.”
Rashid also rejected the argument that tariffs, if they are eventually placed on these products, will harm the industry and limit progress on reducing climate emissions. He said:
“I can only speak to my experience. In the last 14 years, we have seen tariffs being instituted and we’ve seen the predictions that were made on what would happen if the tariffs were put in place. And it has never materialized. Deployments have continued to grow double digits and outperform predictions, even prior to tariffs being imposed, and pricing has continued to fall. I have no reason to believe it’ll be any different this time.”
So why is SEIA mounting such an aggressive campaign against this investigation? Well, solar is an obviously important source of green energy and therefore plays a huge role in our national climate goals, but it’s also an industry, and a business. And as a trade association representing lots of importers it’s performing its primary function: Protecting their profits.
It could also be because some of its member companies are the same ones that were originally targeted by the tariffs that these imports are accused circumventing, as the Prospect points out, and that some indeed source from suppliers that use slave labor in China’s Xinjiang province — where the government has forced an estimated 1 million Uyghur and other typically Muslim ethnic groups into detention camps, according to researchers and news organizations. And this big push could also be because it could be gearing up to take a run at overturning a ban on imports made by that labor that’s set to take effect in about six weeks.
WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org 2. A website with an AAM petition asking Congress to support America's solar manufacturers and workers: TinyURL.com/SupportAmericanSolar
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
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Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel helps to break down the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes the Ukrainian military now actually forcing the Russian military out of Eastern parts of Ukraine. They also break down reports that Russian units are now operating at less than 20% strength in some areas of Ukraine.
In the second portion of the interview, Colonel Leighton explains the significance of Sweden and Finland seeking NATO membership.
Finally, Brad and the Colonel analyze the latest news on the cold war between China and Taiwan.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses:
-The racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday
-The Pennsylvania Senate's primary races
-The Presidential Primary calendar for 2024 and whether Iowa and New Hampshire will still lead things off
-What impact the leaked SCOTUS ruling regarding abortion will have on the 2022 congressional midterm elections
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by the Mayor of Tacoma, Washington, and First Vice President of the National League of Cities (NLC), Victoria Woodards.
The NLC is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions.
The two discuss several U.S. Cities, and the National League of Cities (NLC), offering support to Ukrainian cities in their time of need.
Their website is NLC.org and their Twitter handle is @LeagueOfCities. Mayor Woodards handle is @Woodards4Tacoma.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair analyzes the dangers ahead now that Elon Musk has purchased Twitter, as well as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent court testimony about the Capitol insurrection.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on:
1A. AXIOS: "How the U.S. climate has warmed since the first Earth Day"
1B. AUDIO: President Biden's Earth Day remarks
- Audio obtained by the New York Times of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy days after the Jan. 6th Insurrection
2A. AUDIO: McCarthy talking with Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney about suggesting that President Trump resign, the 25th Amendment, and a possible pardon from Vice President Pence
2B. AUDIO: McCarthy says Trump admitted he bore some responsibility for Jan 6th during Jan 11th phone call
2C. AUDIO: McCarthy tells House Republican leaders what Trump did on Jan 6th is unacceptable and nobody should defend it
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AXIOS: UN: Human rights "horror story" is unfolding in Ukraine
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AXIOS/IPSOS POLL - Most Americans support mask mandates on airplanes
Leslie is then joined by Mike Italiano, CEO of Capital Markets Partnership (CMP), a nonprofit public charity coalition of leading investors, investment banks, governments, ENGOs, and professional firms. CMP is working to accelerate sustainable investment by facilitating secondary markets and fixed income and equity investments, thus stimulating the economy and stopping irreversible and unmanageable systemic climate risk.
Their website is CapitalMarketsPartnership.com.
On this Earth Day, the two discuss how to achieve the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 2030 deadline for preserving a habitable planet.
The IPCC Report can be found here: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sandra Purohit, Director of Federal Advocacy for E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Sandra is on the front lines of the congressional debate over items in President Biden's 'Build Back Better' legislation, and is located right in Washington D.C.
Brad and Sandra analyze the recent United Nations Climate Report, and why we must now accelerate America's transition to a cleaner, more secure economy.
Additionally, with Earth Day being this Friday, they discuss what areas we're seeing promising changes in energy policy occurring, as well as what are that areas that we need to see much faster progress in.
Sandra's Twitter handle is @SandraPurohit and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
Brad is then joined by Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi for his 'provocative progressive political panel.' They pick up on Brad and Sandra's discussion of energy policy and the environment. They also talk about what Democrats can do to between now and the midterm elections to better their chances of holding the majority in the House and Senate.
Tim Zenk has worked in renewable energy development for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors like aviation.
Presently, Tim is the principal consultant at Molecule LLC. At Molecule, he focuses on the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change.
You can follow him on Twitter, where his handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers.
The two discuss how to get manufacturing competitiveness right.
The United States used to be on the cutting edge of manufacturing innovation, but declining investment and decades of bad trade deals left the country at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in:
- Plummeting numbers of good, manufacturing jobs. (The BLS calculates that manufacturing employment fell from 19.6 million in 1979 to 12.8 million in 2019 – down 35 percent)
- Fractured communities. This has particularly hurt Black, Brown and other workers of color.
- And increasing reliance on foreign nations for critical goods.
It’s long been clear that we need comprehensive legislation to better compete with China and other nations, regrow our critical supply chains and invest in manufacturing now and into the future.
There are currently two bills – one in the House and one in the Senate – that are aimed at helping the United States stay competitive against China and protect workers against greedy multi-national corporations who seek out low wage and illegal subsidies in foreign countries.
- The Senate bill is the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA).
- The House bill is America COMPETES Act (COMPETES).
The bills will soon go to conference so Congress can reconcile the differences between the two versions. While both bills make important investments in U.S. technology, only the House version has meaningful changes for workers and manufacturing employers.
Roy details these meaningful changes during the interview.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers.
Roy's handle is @RoyHouseman.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "Biden announces pick for ATF and plans to trace "ghost guns""
- AXIOS: "Inflation surges to 8.5%, highest in over 40 years"
- AXIOS: "GOP candidates double down on anti-immigrant rhetoric"
- AXIOS: "National Urban League issues dire democracy warning"
- AXIOS: "Trump alums cash in on Saudi ties"
- AXIOS: "Ex-police officer becomes second Jan. 6 defendant to be found guilty"
- AXIOS: "Axios-Ipsos poll: Most Americans say COVID is no longer a crisis"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel helps to break down the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes Russia tapping a new general to lead their military operations in Ukraine, allegations that Russian forces used chemical weapons on civilians in Mariupol, as well as the pros and cons of the U.S. establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two analyze the March jobs report, which showed that the economy added 431,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate shrunk down to 3.6%.
They also discuss what's causing inflation, and what can be done about it.
Additionally, Dr. Shapiro explains the significance of Russia defaulting on its national debt.
Finally, Brad and Dr. Shapiro express their concerns over Tesla CEO Elon Musk buying 9% of Twitter's stock shares, as well as the oversized power that the 'Billionaire class' possesses in the United States.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Edwith Theogene, Senior Director of Advocacy and Campaigns for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress.
The two analyze the significance of Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson being confirmed as the first black female Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States.
They also discuss the 'culture wars' that the Republican party is trying to make the focus of the upcoming November midterm elections.
Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
The two discuss President Biden's current European trip, his first as President, as well as his comments that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power.
They also analyze the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including the aggressively negative questioning of the Judge by Senators Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham.
Finally, they discuss President Biden's approval ratings, and the potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
The two continue the discussion on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, including Senator Cory Booker's moving words to the Judge during the questioning.
They also discuss the news that "Ginni Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, played an active role in pushing then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to take measures to help overturn the 2020 election results, according to texts obtained by the Washington Post and CBS News," as per Axios.
Lastly, they discuss political philosophy and what the Democratic party should unite around going forward.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradacktyl.
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Leslie is first joined by Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE), a New York based organization working toward a 100% renewable energy system.
The two analyze New York Governor Kathy Hochul's push to decarbonize New York's residential buildings through a proposal in her fiscal year 2023 budget.
The provision includes unprecedented investments and regulations in decarbonizing all new residential buildings in the empire state by 2027. These residential buildings are responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State.
The website for AGREE is AllianceForAGreenEconomy.org and their Twitter handle is @AgreeNewYork.
Leslie is then joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters.
Jon details the problems that are preventing the majority from ruling in the United States, which include the electoral college, the Senate filibuster, and congressional gerrymandering. He also outlines steps that Americans can take to help overcome these anti-democratic roadblocks.
In early 2011, Jon co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn.
The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com.
Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton.
Brad is first joined by Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.) to analyze the latest news regarding the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the reactions by the United States and the rest of the world.
Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the hour, Brad is joined by Rose Khattar, Associate Director of Rapid Response and Analysis on the Economic Policy team at the Center for American Progress.
Rose shares from a CAP piece that she co-authored, titled, "Women of Color and the Wage Gap."
Rose's Twitter handle is Rose_Khattar.
Brad is first joined by Laura Figueroa Hernandez, White House Correspondent for Newsday. They'll discuss the differences between covering the Biden and Trump administrations, as well as gas prices rising following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Laura's Twitter handle is @Laura_Figueroa.
Next, Brad is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna. The two discuss his new book, "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us." In the book, Rep. Khanna offers a revolutionary roadmap to facing America’s digital divide, offering greater economic prosperity to all. In Khanna’s vision, “just as people can move to technology, technology can move to people. People need not be compelled to move from one place to another to reap the benefits offered by technological progress” (from the foreword by Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics).
Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus.
His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
Finally, Brad is joined by his Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi. The two analyze former President Trump proposing a drastic expansion of presidential power, as well as the Koch Brothers continuing to do business in Russia, despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Scott explains how President Biden’s policies are creating a legitimate manufacturing return, as well as why the President's plan to fight inflation involves bringing factory jobs back to the U.S.
Scott also breaks down the President's tougher new rule for federal 'Buy America' procurement.
Finally, they analyze a new report which shows that workers of color suffered the most due to factory job loss over the past 25 years.
For roughly 15 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie begins today's show by giving her thoughts on the latest news surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This includes President Biden's executive order banning all imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
She also details the Ukrainian refugee crisis, and the latest ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger. He is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
The two analyze new information on COVID-19 booster shots, and the latest news on the pandemic.
Dr. Bollinger is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE).
Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Sandra Purohit, Director of Federal Advocacy for E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Sandra is on the front lines of the congressional debate over items in President Biden's 'Build Back Better' legislation, and is located right in Washington D.C.
Brad and Sandra discuss the mounting economic costs of climate related disasters ($145 Billion last year alone), and how over 40 percent of Americans lived in counties hit by weather disasters last year. Just as importantly, they'll also explore what actions can make a difference in preventing future climate disasters.
Sandra's Twitter handle is @SandraPurohit and the handle for 'Environmental Entrepreneurs' is @e2org. Their website is www.e2.org.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she give her take on:
- USA TODAY: "Russia says some troops being pulled back; Ukraine defense site, banks hit by cyberattack"
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: "US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda"
- AXIOS: "U.S. faces “significant consequences” from more severe coastal flooding"
- AXIOS: "Gunmaker Remington to pay $73M to settle lawsuit with Sandy Hook families"
- AXIOS: "The pandemic-era small business boom"
Then, for the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
The two discuss why this year's Black History Month is a time for action, not empty celebration.
Additionally, they talk about new rules that are limiting how some educators can teach their students about Black History.
Finally, they recap some of the 'pearl clutching' reactions to the Super Bowl Halftime performers being African-American hip-hop artists.
Atiba's website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two analyze the latest news surrounding Russia's provocations toward Ukraine, whether a military invasion is imminent, how the U.S. and its allies should respond if that happens, and how a conflict could affect gas prices around the world (including in the United States).
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
During the second half of the show, Brad hosts his progressive political panel with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi.
The panel discusses the Republican National Committee calling the violent January 6th insurrection "legitimate political discourse," student loan debt, the fourth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, the 2022 midterm elections, and turning out the youth vote.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by two different guests that are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
During the first half of the show, Leslie is joined by Peter Vargas, a 30-year insurance sales agent with AAA in Northern California.
They discuss how In June, about 460 AAA insurance sales agents in Northern California organized with Teamsters Local 665 in San Francisco – a unique group of licensed 'white-collar’ workers to have formed a union. They’ve been in contract negotiations since August and the company is stalling, failing to seriously bargain, and making changes to the status quo which is not allowed during the bargaining period.
The company has rejected nearly every union proposal, has failed to consider the workers’ positions, and has failed to make any counter offers.
Rather than get serious about negotiating, the company has actually proposed a rule that would, in effect, allow the company to terminate any employee who curses in front of a “member.” “Member” refers to a current or former member of any AAA club or any current, former or potential customer --- so basically anyone. There's also a punishment for being 1-minute late.
The company has also imposed a two-tier compensation scale that guarantees that newly hired employees will never have the same opportunities as more tenured employees. Calls from customers for sales agents are getting routed out to lower paid workers. Managers have control over which sales agents can receive calls at their desk and can shut the line down – and these calls are the agents’ livelihoods.
The local union has filed seven unfair labor practice charges against the company. AAA has refused to bargain over ‘just cause’ and fair compensation. The list goes on. The sales agents are motivated commission-earning workers who’ve built up this business and are determined to get a contract and to be treated fairly and with respect.
The website for the Teamsters Local 665 is www.teamsters665.org.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Andre Solelyn, a Terminal Operator at United Metro Energy and Teamsters Strike Captain.
The two discuss how essential workers at the United Metro Energy oil terminal in Brooklyn, such as Andre, have been on strike since April 19, 2021. The workers provided gasoline, diesel, and heating oil to New York throughout the pandemic, while the company’s billionaire owner, John Catsimatidis, paid them wages as much as 50% lower than at other city oil companies.
The company has sent letters to eight workers over the course of the strike telling them that they have been “permanently replaced.” The firings have illegally targeted union activists. The National Labor Relations Board is currently investigating charges related to the firings.
UMEC terminal workers, fleet mechanics, and service technicians voted to join Teamsters Local 553 in February 2019, but Catsimatidis dragged out negotiations for a first contract for two years, precipitating the strike. While other unionized fuel terminals in New York City pay good wages and provide quality benefits, UMEC has for years undercut those wages and only offered an expensive health plan that is not accepted by many doctors.
In November, the New York City Comptroller opened an investigation into complaints that United Metro Energy has not paid workers the prevailing wage when delivering heating oil to City buildings.
The oil terminal distributes heating oil to New York City schools and hospitals, as well as fuel to area gas stations.
Teamsters Joint Council 16 and its 27 affiliated local unions represent 120,000 workers in the Greater New York area and Puerto Rico. Their website is Teamsters.nyc and their Twitter handle is @TeamstersJC16.
Please consider helping these Teamsters in Brooklyn who have been on strike for 10 months.
They need financial help in order to keep their families fed and housed while they continue to fight for their jobs, and for respect and fair pay.
The Go Fund Me Account where donations can be made in order to help can be found at www.gofundme.com/f/help-striking-families
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by New York Times best-selling Authors Jonathan Allen of NBC News Digital and Amie Parnes of The Hill.
The interview begins with Jon and Amie previewing their upcoming dual biography of America’s power couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton, which will be titled, “CLINTON.”
Next, the discussion moves to an analysis of President Biden's first year in office, as well as expectations for his second year.
Finally, the conversation finishes with a discussion of the upcoming televised House Committee hearings on the Capitol riot, which will begin tomorrow, February 1st.
Jon's Twitter handle is @JonAllenDC and Amie's handle is @AmieParnes.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPgDjNlnJN
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Leslie is joined by Melinda Newhouse of the United Steelworkers. Melinda directs the USW’s Strategic Campaigns department, supporting members during challenging bargaining. During her 23 years as a Steelworker, Newhouse and her department have helped USW members mobilize and build power across a wide range of industries, including steel, oil, paper, health care and more.
The two discuss how, over the past year, workers have begun standing together, demanding the kinds of wages, working conditions, and benefits that they deserve.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder and Contributor to 'The Cook Political Report,' and a political analyst for the National Journal and NBC News.
The two evaluate President Biden's first year in office, and then look ahead to the congressional midterm elections taking place this coming November.
Charlie Cook's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC and the handle for 'the Cook Political Report' is @CookPolitical.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The trio discuss the current state of American politics, including the country's broken campaign finance system, and the corporate media's narrative about the Biden administration and its opponents.
They also analyze what the best approach is for President Biden and congressional Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- AXIOS: "You can start ordering free COVID tests Wednesday"
- AXIOS: "Biden deploying military medical staff to help overwhelmed hospitals"
- AXIOS: "Nurses across the U.S. strike against COVID working conditions"
- AXIOS: "Biden admin threatens to take back Arizona's COVID aid over anti-mask rules"
- AUDIO - Notorious disseminater of COVID misinformation, Joe Rogan, Admits Josh Szeps Made Him 'Look Dumb' in Podcast Vaccine Debate (1:33 in length)
- AXIOS: "Biden hosts Manchin and Sinema at White House to push for voting rights reform"
Leslie is then joined by Marjorie Margolies, who has experienced the peaks and valleys of politics and parenting. Throughout her career as a journalist, member of Congress, advocate for women’s leadership worldwide, and Mother of 11 children in a non-traditional family of multiple hues, cultures and religions, she has been a trailblazer.
In her latest memoir, "And How Are the Children?", she imparts wisdom and inspiration with her self-effacing humor.
Currently, Marjorie is the President and Founder of Women’s Campaign International (WCI), an organization that provides political, economic and social advocacy training for women in dozens of foreign countries. WCI has yielded phenomenal success such as doubling the number of women in parliaments around the world.
In 1992, Marjorie was elected to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives, making her the first woman ever elected to Congress from Pennsylvania in her own right. She was defeated after one term because she became the main target of Republicans after she cast the deciding vote to approve President Clinton’s budget.
The website for Women’s Campaign International (WCI) is WomensCampaignInternational.org and their Twitter handle is @WomensCampaign.
Marjorie's new memoir, "And How Are the Children?: Timeless Lessons from the Frontlines of Motherhood After Raising a Family of Adopted, Homegrown, Step, and Sponsored Kids," is available for purchase on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Are-Children-Frontlines-Motherhood/dp/1954332351
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how voting rights protections are desperately needed to protect the integrity of our democracy. The situation continues to get more and more precarious—according to data from the Brennan Center at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting in 2021, and even more bills are waiting in the wings: more than 440 bills with provisions that restrict voting access were introduced in 49 states in the 2021 legislative sessions.
Meanwhile, Congress has struggled to pass desperately needed federal voting rights protections over the past year. Thankfully, Senator Schumer and President Biden have indicated repeatedly that voting rights protections are a main priority for them, and the Senate has dedicated much of its attention in 2022 thus far to passing the Freedom to Vote Act. With a self-imposed deadline of Monday, January 17th—Martin Luther King Day—activists and organizers across the country are calling on the Senate to get the job done now.
To talk more about the Freedom to Vote Act, actions being taken in the lead up to MLK Day, and how voting rights reform could impact the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, they’re joined by two expert guests.
The guests are Catherine Rowland, the legislative affairs director at the Progressive Caucus Action Fund and Jamal Holtz, the lead organizer for the 51 for 51 Statehood Campaign.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for the Progressive Caucus Action Fund is @WeAct4progress. The Twitter handle for Jamal Holtz is @JamalHoltz and the handle for the '51 for 51 Statehood Campaign' is @51for51.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst.
Paul and Brad break down the legal aspects of the January 6th insurrection and the House committee's investigation into the attack on the Capitol that day. They also discuss the latest challenge to Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court.
Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Brad is then joined by Political Professor, Frank Sorrentino, PhD.
The two discuss whether American democracy is heading into decline, political rhetoric and violence, as well as voting rights. Finally, they wrap up their interview by analyzing what upcoming political issues could affect the outcome of the 2022 midterm congressional elections.
Frank Sorrentino, PhD, is author of 'Presidential Power and The American Political System.' (Archway, Division of Simon & Schuster).
Dr. Sorrentino received both his PhD and Master's Degree in Politics from New York University and has spent time on the faculty of NYU, Long Island University and Kean College. He has received numerous Teaching Excellence Awards from The National Political Science Honor Society.
Dr. Sorrentino's Twitter handle is @FrankMSorrenti1.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqJDqOABnzxV
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/904211773619662
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JFW_a0j1X_E
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair analyzes pivotal swing vote Senator Joe Manchin coming out against President Biden's 'Build Back Better' bill during an interview yesterday.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two breakdown the economic implications if President Biden's 'Build Back Better' act does not become law. This includes a new economic forecast from Goldman Sachs that says, per CNN: ""A failure to pass BBB has negative growth implications," Goldman Sachs economists, led by Jan Hatzius, say in a new research report.
Citing the "apparent demise" of Build Back Better, Goldman Sachs now expects GDP to grow at an annualized pace of 2% in the first quarter, down from 3% previously.
The bank also trimmed its GDP forecasts for the second quarter to 3% (from 3.5% previously) and the third quarter to 2.75% (compared with 3% previously). It specifically pointed to the expiration of the child tax credit and the lack of the other new spending that had been anticipated"
(Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/19/economy/goldman-sachs-joe-manchin-build-back-better/index.html)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
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Seven Highlights from AAM's 50-State '2021 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide'
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AAM Statement on the 20th Anniversary of China’s WTO Ascension
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AAM: "Senate Passes Legislation to Ban Imports from China’s Xinjiang Region" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch)
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Emily Leach, Communications Director and Communications Manager for Generation Progress.
This year has been an extremely significant one for all Americans, and especially for young people. After starting the year on a terrible note with the Capitol insurrection, we soon saw a new administration take office and the balance of power in Congress shift, marking a new chapter of legislative possibilities.
In Congress, a good portion of the year has been spent considering and revising a core element of President Biden’s agenda, now known as the 'Build Back Better Act.' The landmark legislation has been passed by the House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate. This bill would have a significant impact on many of the core issues that matter to younger generations, and would represent a huge legislative accomplishment for the administration and Congress.
To talk with Edwith and Emily more about wins for young people in 2021, what’s next for the 'Build Back Better Act,' and what they hope to see happen in 2022, they’re joined by three expert guests.
They are Zeenat Yahya, the deputy policy director at March for Our Lives, as well as Sal Cottone and Vincent Vertuccio, organizers with the American University chapter of the Sunrise Movement.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach. Zeenat Yahya's Twitter handle is @zeenatyahya and the handle for 'March for Our Lives' is @AMarch4OurLives.
The handle for the American University chapter of the Sunrise Movement is @sunrisemvmtau. Sal Cottone's handle is @SalCottone and Vincent Vertuccio's handle is @VVertuccio.
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Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
The two analyze Russia's provocations toward Ukraine, China's provocations toward Taiwan, and what the U.S. and the rest of the world can do about them.
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
During the second half of the show, Brad hosts his progressive political panel to discuss the recent Supreme Court cases regarding Roe v. Wade, as well as Time's 2021 Person of the Year.
He'll be joined by Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi for the panel.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he’s worked for more than 17 years.
Today, Steve and Leslie discuss helping OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) save lives.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency that ensures Americans have safe workplaces, has been helping save lives since its foundation with the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act.
- One of its first standards set permissible exposure limits for more than 400 toxic substances, with more recent guidance covering concerns ranging from bloodborne pathogens to silica dust.
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OSHA performs tens of thousands of inspections every year.
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Between 1970 and 2019, workplace fatalities were reduced by 60 percent and injuries and illnesses fell by almost 75 percent.
Unfortunately, the previous administration starkly illustrated how much OSHA’s ability to perform this vital work can hinge on external factors.
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Under President Donald Trump, OSHA’s enforcement activities plummeted to new lows even as worker deaths soared to the highest level in more than a decade.
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It even rolled back a 2016 rule requiring most employers to electronically submit detailed reports on workplace injuries because powerful corporations didn’t like it.
Now, we have a new administration and new opportunities.
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Health care workers finally got an emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to Covid-19.
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It’s also working to keep workers safe through vaccination and testing.
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Workers across industries need the protections from other hazards like heat stress—a growing danger because of climate change — and workplace violence
President Biden’s Build Back Better plan also presents an opportunity to enable OSHA to keep workers safe from a variety of hazards by expanding its budget and increasing penalties for workplace health and safety violations.
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The Build Back Better Act passed by the U.S. House last month would provide an additional $707 million to OSHA over the next five years to facilitate enforcement, standards development, whistleblower investigations, compliance assistance, funding for State plans, and related activities
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It also provides $133 million to the Mine Safety and Health Administration for similar work
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While it’s impossible to put a price tag on a safe work environment, it also makes important increases to the maximum penalties OSHA can levy:
-Penalties for serious violations would increase from $13,653 to $70,000
-Penalties willful violations and repeat violations would increase from $136,530 to $700,000
- Both enforcement and real penalties are important for incentivizing employers to address concerns and provide a safe work environment
OSHA has proven to be vital to protecting workers. With the help of this administration and hopefully this legislation, it will be able to do even more.
Steve Sallman has nearly 30 years of safety and health experience, investigating fatalities and life-altering accidents, providing assistance to local unions and working closely with employers’ safety and health professionals.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org.
Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Rachel Kleinfeld is a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.
The two discuss:
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Why attempts to delegitimize bipartisan election institutions in Wisconsin matter, and what will happen next
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What role the politicization of law enforcement plays in these developments in Wisconsin, and why that is concerning in Wisconsin and nationally
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How the developments in Wisconsin and in other states increase the risk of election crises in 2022 and 2024
Rachel's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.
During the second half of the show, Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi join Brad for this week's 'provocative progressive political panel.'
The threE talk about environmental policy.
This includes:
- How 'big oil,' Saudi ARAMCO and Russia are affecting gas prices
- Environmental aspects of 'Build Back Better'
- Progress in the fight against climate change
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNnvgXwRxw
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gw3ZwtC2DrQ
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Emily Leach, Communications Director and Communications Manager for Generation Progress.
At Generation Progress, they’ve talked before about some of the unique problems that Millennials and Generation Z have faced as they’ve entered the workforce. These include multiple recessions that have hit their generations especially hard, to threats of discrimination that disproportionately impact their generations (which are the most diverse generations in American history), to financial insecurity that results from a dramatically insufficient minimum wage and a lack of workplace protections.
During today's episode, Charlotte and Emily dive a little deeper into the role that labor unions can and do play in all of this, and why young people in particular are demonstrating an interest in organizing and joining unions.
To talk more with them about labor unions, organizing, and young people, they are joined by two expert guests.
They are David Madland, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and the strategic director at the American Worker Project, as well as Jeff Uehlinger, an organizer with SEIU Local 509.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach. David's Twitter handle is @DavidMadland, the handle for American Progress is @amprog, and the handle for the American Worker Project is @AmerWorker. The Twitter handle for SEIU Local 509 is @SEIU509.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John T. Bennett, Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call, 'the source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955.'
The two analyze the first 10 months of the Biden Presidency thus far, and preview what's ahead.
John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the fallout from the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, and whether the United States is governable with all of the division that we are seeing in the country.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwymgaaNGB
Or here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NVj6K0wWs6o
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First, Leslie begins today with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "House passes Biden's social spending bill, the 'Build Back Better Act'"
- AXIOS: "Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all counts"
- AXIOS: "FDA endorses Pfizer, Moderna COVID boosters for all adults"
- AXIOS: "Biden replaces DeJoy allies on Postal Service board"
Then, Leslie is joined by David Pepper, a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021.
The two discuss his new book, "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines."
In his role as Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party , he was engaged in numerous fights and extensive litigation over voter suppression and election laws in the Buckeye State. Stemming from that work, David appeared in “All In”—the documentary highlighting Stacey Abrams’ nation-wide fight for voting rights.
Pepper has written four novels that bridge real-world politics and fiction—including "A Simple Choice" (which will be available this coming June). His first novel, "The People’s House," earned praise for having “predicted the Russia scandal.” The Wall Street Journal named Pepper "one of the best political-thriller writers on the scene.”
David's new book, "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines," can be purchased at his website, which is LaboratoriesOfAutocracy.com. You can also follow David on Twitter, where his handle is @DavidPepper.
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the recent COP26 climate conference that just occurred. From October 31st to November 16th, world leaders, climate policy experts, and advocates gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference to confront the global threat that the climate crisis presents and continue to work to chart a path forward. With so many priorities and perspectives represented at one event, there were a lot of differing thoughts presented on the best way to confront this problem, and some activists—particularly young activists—were vocal in their belief that the conference’s approach to addressing the climate crisis is insufficient and does not match the scope and urgency of the issue.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., progress has been made on both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the 'Build Back Better Act', which each contain provisions to combat the climate crisis. The infrastructure bill was signed into law by President Biden on Monday, and Congress is slated to pass the 'Build Back Better Act' in the coming weeks.
To talk more with Edwith and Charlotte about COP26, and what comes next in the movement to end the climate crisis, they’re joined by two of their colleagues who spent the past few weeks in Scotland attending COP26.
They are Hannah Malus, the deputy director of energy and environment advocacy at the Center for American Progress, and Chris Chyung, the campaign manager of 'the State House to the White House' initiative at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for energy and environment advocacy at the Center for American Progress is @CAPenergypolicy. Hannah Malus's Twitter handle is @hannahmalus and Chris Chyung's handle is @chrischyung.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The two discuss Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now being available for 5-11 year old children in the United States, why Dr. Bollinger recommends that parents vaccinate their children, booster shots, vaccine mandates, and more.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland that Kim attended last week. This includes which countries have pledged what as far as reducing emissions, switching to clean energy sources, stopping deforestation, and more.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
Young people, particularly young Black men, are disproportionately affected by the U.S. gun violence epidemic. Despite an awareness of the problem and deep-seated support across party lines for gun violence prevention solutions, the problem continues to grow: over 40 thousand Americans were killed by guns in 2020 alone.
Passing gun violence prevention legislation at the federal level has been extremely difficult, in part, as a result of massive political and financial pressure from the gun lobby. But, in one promising development, the most recent framework for the 'Build Back Better Act' now includes a five billion dollar investment in community violence intervention, which is a solution that activists who focus on addressing the root causes of gun violence have long called for.
To talk more with Brent and Charlotte about the root causes of gun violence, the Build Back Better Act, and what comes next in reducing easy access to guns, they’re joined by two expert guests.
They are Hurubie Meko, a reporter and researcher with the Kansas City Star and Eugenio Weigend, the director of gun violence prevention at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for the Kansas City Star is @KCStar and Hurubie Meko's handle is @HurubieMeko.
The Twitter handle for the Center for American Progress is @amprog and Eugenio Weigen's handle is @eugenioweigen.
Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The pandemic shined a light on our long-neglected supply chains, failure of our industrial policy, and the dangerous vulnerability that we created when we ceded much of our manufacturing to other nations.
There’s been a lot of hand wringing lately about the semi-conductor shortage and the ships off the coast of California and how to get them unloaded.
While these are real concerns, addressing them is just fixing the short-term problem.
What we really need is a solution that addresses the underlying issue: growth in domestic manufacturing.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair previews tomorrow's gubernatorial election in Virginia, and discuss today's Supreme Court hearing on the legality of Texas' SB8, the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad is then joined by Shawn Zeller, Editor of CQ Roll Call. The two analyze negotiations surrounding the framework of the Democrats' 'human infrastructure' bill that was released last week by President Biden, as well as what could end up being included in a final bill. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two of them analyze the newly released framework of President Biden's 'Build Back Better' reconciliation bill. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/28/president-biden-announces-the-build-back-better-framework/)
Also, Scott explains what is causing supply chain woes in the United States, and what can be done about it now.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss Dr. Shapiro's latest blog, titled, "Why Your Mail Now Comes So Late."
(blog link: https://www.sonecon.com/why-your-mail-now-comes-so-late/)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Second, Congressman Ro Khanna talks with Brad about the progressive push for President Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan.
Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
Finally, Brad is joined by Mark Grimaldi to discuss the earth-shattering new report from Rolling Stone, titled, "Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff." (story link: https://www.yahoo.com/now/exclusive-jan-6-protest-organizers-003326225.html)
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1kvKpANEXoPGE
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how over 43 million Americans currently have student loan debt, and young people are disproportionately likely to be included in that group. Younger generations are deeply invested in ending this crisis, as student debt is holding them back from the financial security they need to buy homes, start and provide for families, and save for retirement. But in order to end the student debt crisis for good, America needs to do more than cancel existing debt—we also need to prevent future student loan debt by addressing the college affordability crisis.
One way to do that is by passing legislation for free or debt-free college. We’ve seen several bills introduced in Congress already and a free community college provision was included in President Biden’s America College Promise plan, but we have yet to see any of these proposals become law.
To talk more about the fight for debt-free college, and why college affordability and student debt solutions are two sides of the same coin, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests.
They are Jaylon Herbin, an outreach associate with the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), and Marshall Anthony, the associate director of policy and advocacy for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress.
Then, during the final segment of the show, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by Generation Progress’s program associate Ella Azoulay. Ella discusses the Debt-Free College For All Week of Action, which Generation Progress is spearheading next week.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Marshall Anthony's Twitter handle is @mcanthonyjr and the handle for the Center for American Progress Higher Education team is @CAPHigherEd. The Twitter handle for Jaylon Herbin is @HerbinJaylon and the handle for the Center for Responsible Lending is @CRLONLIN.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Democratic Strategist Mike Lux to break down a report that Mike co-authored, called "Factory Towns."
As Demlist's Kimberly Scott puts it, the report "reveals how the political parties, and most particularly Democrats, have missed "the biggest electoral earthquake of the last decade" in discounting the significance of a key demographic -- manufacturing-heavy, working-class towns.
The study, produced by American Family Voices and 21st Century Democrats, debunks, in-depth, the conventional premise that there are only three kinds of political turf that matter: the big cities, which are Democratic; rural America, which is Republican; and the suburbs, which is where most of the swing voters are, and therefore where the parties should spend most of their time.
That approach neglects a newly defined, yet long overlooked subset of the American electorate: the Factory Towns. They are the manufacturing-heavy, working-class towns that are not part of huge urban areas, but are not farming-dominated rural counties either.
The Factory Towns Report looks at 853 counties in 10 different Midwest and Great Lakes states, which have lost 1.3 million manufacturing jobs since the beginning of this century -- a decline that has been most damaging to Democrats."
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Senator Joe Manchin's demands that a key climate provision be dropped from the Senate Democrats infrastructure reconciliation package in order to gain his support for the bill. They also analyze new Gallup polling that shows how involved Americans want the government to be in solving the nation's problems.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmaqMAAwGy
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/688790425858712
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how Congress has had an extremely busy past few weeks, with Democrats in the House and Senate working to pass a few bills of great importance to the country and President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. The budget reconciliation bill—which contains many programs and policy solutions from that agenda—is also something that many in the immigration policy and advocacy spaces have been working on in the hope of securing protections for undocumented people living and working in the U.S. While these efforts have encountered some roadblocks thus far, there is still hope of progress being made on that front—both as part of that bill and beyond.
To talk more with Brent and Edwith about efforts to protect undocumented people in the U.S. in recent and coming months, and how people can get involved, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Nicole Svajlenka, the associate director for research on the Immigration Policy team at the Center for American Progress, and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, the senior advocacy manager at United We Dream.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith. The Twitter handle for the Center for American Progress Immigration Policy Team is @CAPimmigration and Nicole Svajlenka's handle is @NSvajlenka.
The Twitter handle for United We Dream is @UNITEDWEDREAM and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento's handle is @Juli_Nasciment0.
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Brad will first be joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.'
The two will analyze the national political landscape as Congress heads toward the 2022 midterm elections.
During the second half of the show, Brad will host his 'provocative progressive political panel,' as he calls it.
His guests will be Tara Devlin, a NYC-based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER," and progressive political activist Mark Grimaldi.
The trio will cover the latest political news of the week.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
The two analyze the national political implications of Gavin Newsom's resounding victory in California's gubernatorial recall election. They also preview the upcoming Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections coming later this year.
They finish the interview by discussing the impact that former Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke will have as a new candidate in the 2022 Texas Governor's race.
Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two analyze the state of the U.S. economy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threatening to refuse to raise the debt ceiling, and how President Biden's infrastructure plan would affect the economy.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ypKdgqgDMnxW
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kim Scott, the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. They talk about tomorrow's California gubernatorial recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom, and his top challenger, Conservative radio talk host Larry Elder.
Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses President Biden's recent executive orders on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Texas's draconian anti-choice abortion law, and efforts by Senate Democrats on an infrastructure reconciliation package.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 13 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YqxoylbqzBGv
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/554605245596034
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss how, last week, the Supreme Court allowed a Texas law to take effect that bans abortion after around the sixth week of pregnancy, at which point many people do not even know they are pregnant. This law is devastating for many Texans, particularly for those who cannot afford to travel out of state to access abortion care. It also goes against the established precedent set by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, leading many to be concerned about the implications of this law for other states across the country.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte about this law, and what can be done to protect abortion rights in Texas and beyond, they’re joined by two expert guests.
They are Jackie Blank, a federal legislative strategist and the Act for Women campaign manager at the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Nancy Cárdenas Peña, the Texas state director for policy and advocacy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for the Center for Reproductive Rights is @ReproRights and Jackie Blank's handle is @jackieblank13.
The Twitter handle for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice is @LatinaInstitute and Nancy Cárdenas Peña's handle is @NCardenasTX.
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During this episode, Leslie is joined by Moe Vela, host of "In The Know With Moe," which can be heard and seen all of the same places as the Leslie Marshall Show, each Thursday from 3-4pm ET.
Moe previously served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of then Vice President Joe Biden.
First, Moe details his most recent entrepreneurial endeavor as the co-creator, co-producer and co-star of the hottest new business reality streaming series, 'Unicorn Hunters.' Moe stars alongside the likes of Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, former Treasury Secretary Rosie Rios, Musical Superstar and Investor Lance Bass, and several other business titans and luminaries. 'Unicorn Hunters' is on a mission to democratize access to wealth, so that it is no longer the privilege of a select group. 'Unicorn Hunters' allows founders to reach millions of investors around the world, and provides viewers with the opportunity to invest in pre-IPO opportunities. The show just finished taping their second season with six new amazing future unicorns who will impact millions of lives. The show can be seen at UnicornHunters.com.
Second, Leslie and Moe give their takes on two very controversial new Texas laws that passed within the last week.
The first is "the most restrictive abortion law to be enforced since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion nationwide," according to Axios.
"The Texas law bans all abortions, including in cases of rape and incest, after the detection of cardiac activity, which is usually around six weeks — before many people know they are pregnant.
It also allows individuals to sue anyone suspected of helping a woman obtain an abortion — and awards at least $10,000 to people who do so successfully.
The law is difficult to challenge partly because it's unclear who can be sued since it deputizes private citizens to enforce it."
The second law is the most restrictive voter suppression bill that has passed nationwide. It rolls back early voting and adds new ID requirements, which critics say disproportionately impact voters of color.
Many of the bill's provisions take aim at expansions put in place in the populous, Democratic Harris County, where officials broadened access last year, per the Texas Tribune.
The measure could also make it more difficult for people with disabilities to vote, the Washington Post notes, by creating penalties for people who assist with filling out a ballot.
It requires large Texas counties, that tend to lean Democratic, to livestream ballot counting, the New York Times reports.
The bill has been a top priority for Texas' Republican Governor, Greg Abbott. "Though there is no evidence fraud took place during the 2020 election, Republicans in many states have pushed for new restrictions based on baseless allegations of voter fraud pushed by former President Trump and others," according to Axios.
The final topic that Leslie and Moe discuss is a new joint statement released by editors of over 230 medical journals saying that "Global warming is affecting people's health — and world leaders need to address the climate crisis now as it can't wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over," according to Axios.
"This is the first time so many publications have come together to issue such a joint statement to world leaders, underscoring the severity of the situation — with the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Lancet and the British Medical Journal among those issuing the warning.
Ahead of this November's UN general assembly and the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, the journals warned: "The greatest threat to global public health is the continued failure of world leaders to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5C and to restore nature."
"Health is already being harmed by global temperature increases and the destruction of the natural world," states the editorial, which also ran in the New England Journal of Medicine, the International Nursing Review, the Chinese Science Bulletin and Brazil's Revista de Saude Publica.
"Despite the world's necessary preoccupation with COVID-19, we cannot wait for the pandemic to pass to rapidly reduce emissions."
Of note: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement ahead of the editorial's publication that the "risks posed by climate change could dwarf those of any single disease."
"We will end the COVID-19 pandemic, but there's no vaccine for the climate crisis," Tedros added.
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said last month global warming could reach 1.5°C (2.7°F) compared to pre-industrial levels by 2030.
"The editorial reports that heat-related mortality among people older than 65 has risen by over 50% in the past 20 years," according to Axios.
Moe Vela is the CEO of MoeVela, LLC, a strategic business advisory firm, with business partnerships and ventures that span the globe across a diversity of sectors and industries. He is also the Founder of The Vela Group, LLC, a global business development consulting firm. In addition to running his firms, Moe is Of Counsel/Senior Advisor at the law firm of Stein Mitchell Beato and Missner. Moe is also Principal Advisor at TransparentBusiness.
His Twitter handle is @MoeVela.
Leslie is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Leslie and Col. Leighton analyze the United States ending its longest war in Afghanistan. They also discuss the U.S. and its allies successfully flying more than 123,000 civilians out of the country, including 6,000 Americans.
Finally, Col. Leighton gives his take as to what he would have done differently if he were in charge of withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
Colonel Leighton can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
Leslie is then joined by Tom Nichols, a national political commentator, Columnist for 'USA Today,' contributing writer at 'The Atlantic,' and Author of the popular book, "The Death of Expertise." Tom is also Author of the brand new book, "Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy," which he and Leslie discuss during today's interview.
You can purchase the book on Amazon.com in either Hardcover, Kindle, or Audiobook form.
Follow Tom on Twitter, where his handle is @RadioFreeTom.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children.
They discuss the reasons for recent surge in U.S. border crossings from Mexico by undocumented migrants, the Supreme Court ordering former President Trump's controversial 'remain in Mexico' policy to be put back in place, as well as the topic of how bad that conditions remain for child migrants being housed within the United States.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.com and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA.
They analyze what they believe it will take for Congress to pass major legislation that addresses the devastating effects of climate change.
They also break down news that "the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has asked 35 telecommunications and social media companies to retain phone records and other information relevant to its inquiry as the panel ramps up its investigation ahead of the return of Congress next month. That list was expected to include phones used by some members of Congress," according to the Washington Post.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1kvJpobMWwbGE
Or here on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/262716035494881
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Emily Leach, Organizing Director and Communications Manager for Generation Progress.
They’ve discussed voting rights a lot on this show over the past year—states across the country have introduced and passed restrictive voting laws that threaten to reduce participation in democracy and meanwhile advocates have pushed Congress to pass federal legislation protecting voting rights.
Two of those bills, the For The People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, have now been passed by the House of Representatives and now face a decision in the Senate. The For The People Act has already met considerable opposition at the Senate level, but Majority Leader Schumer has indicated that passing that bill and the Voting Rights Advancement Act will be priorities once the Senate returns from recess in September.
Despite the fact that moving this legislation forward has been slow work, advocates are working harder than ever to make sure that voting rights are protected, and in many ways the momentum behind this movement is only building.
This Saturday (August 28th), many people will be marching in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the country to demand action to protect voting rights as part of the March On For Voting Rights. To talk with Edwith and Emily more about this march, the role that young people play in the voting rights movement, and how people can get involved, they’re joined by two expert guests:
Yasmine Guedalia, the March On for Voting Rights National Partnerships Coordinator with the Future Coalition, and Azalea Danes, the Director of Communications for the Future Project.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach. The website for Future Coalition is FutureCoalition.org and their Twitter handle is @FutureCoalition.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The two discuss the COVID-19 Delta variant, the struggle to safely re-open schools for in-person learning when Governors of states like Florida and Texas have outlawed mask mandates, and more.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
Brad is then joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Brad and Colonel Leighton analyze the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, and what can be learned from how long the U.S. has spent fighting there (21 years).
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vAGRwvBwbqJl
Or here on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/983558642430277
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss the underrepresentation of Black women in elected office and the impact that that lack of representation has on the national political landscape. We know that Black women turned out in extremely high numbers in the 2020 election and ultimately had a significant impact on the result. But when we look at legislatures at both the state and federal levels, it is clear that Black women are not even close to equally represented in government.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte more about this issue, and the findings from the recently released 'No Democracy Without Black Women' report on the subject, they are joined by two expert guests from the organizations that made that report happen,
Krystal Leaphart, an operations and policy associate with NOBEL Women, and Lauren Bealore, the Democracy Director for State Innovation Exchange.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The handle for NOBEL Women is @NOBELWomen1 and the handle for the State Innovation Exchange is @stateinnovation.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the contents of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that passed the Senate today. This includes the important 'Buy America' provisions included in the bill.
They also analyze the bipartisan nature of the package, which passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin of 69-30, handing a major victory to President Biden and a group of Senators that spent months negotiating on the agreement.
Finally, they talk about what's next for the infrastructure package as it heads to the House of Representatives for a vote.
The website for the Alliance for American Manufacturing is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow. The two discuss the testimony given to the January 6th committee in the House by U.S. Capitol Police Officers, including by Officer Daniel Hodges.
Hodges characterized January 6th as a white nationalist insurrection, and explains why in an audio clip played during this episode.
Brad and Peter also analyze why it is important for the House committee to investigate whether Congressional members who gave tours of the Capitol to insurrectionists the day before the attack did so for the purpose of allowing the insurrectionists to do reconnaissance ahead of the attempted coup.
Peter's Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the pair of infrastructure packages being proposed in the U.S. Senate. This includes the $1 trillion bipartisan package and the $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' package that would need to pass the Senate with 50 Democratic votes via reconciliation.
They also talk about the large amount of crucial issues that President Biden is trying to address, and which should be a priority. This includes climate change, voting rights, campaign finance reform, and more.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzgvkrdxj
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
Last Thursday, the White House Office of Public Engagement held a webinar on how the Build Back Better plan proposed by President Biden will impact young Americans. Generation Progress was excited to be able to attend the event as well as host a Build Back Better after-party with the White House on Instagram Live to further discuss how the plan addresses key issues that young people care about, including economic justice, climate change, and more.
To break down exactly what the Build Back Better plan is and what it means for young people, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by expert guests from two of the organizations that were also involved in the Build Back Better after-party. They are Sixto Cancel, the founder and CEO of 'Think of Us,' and Duy Pham, a policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP).
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Sixto Cancel's Twitter handle is @SixtoCancel and the handle for Think of US is @ThinkOf_Us. The Twitter handle for Duy Pham is @DPhamK and the handle for CLASP is @CLASP_DC.
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Leslie is first joined by Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health. Dowling is one of health care’s most influential voices, taking a stand on societal issues such as gun violence and immigration that many health system CEOs shy away from.
Leslie and Michael discuss why he and 17 other health system CEOs, along with over 1,300 caregivers, are imploring Congress to support President Biden's gun violence plan.
As President and CEO of Northwell Health, Michael Dowling leads a clinical, academic and research enterprise with a workforce of more than 75,000 and annual revenue of $14 billion dollars. Northwell is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York State, caring for more than two million people annually through a vast network of more than 830 outpatient facilities, including 220 primary care practices, 52 urgent care centers, home care, rehabilitation and end-of-life programs, and 23 hospitals.
The website for Northwell Health is Northwell.edu and their Twitter handle is @NorthwellHealth. Michael's Twitter handle is @MichaelJDowling.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Leslie and Dr. Bollinger discuss COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant. They also talk about vaccine mandates, and whether they will become necessary within the United States.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Scott Wilkinson, CEO of AlphaVu, which specializes in advanced network science. Their technology empowers their clients with competitive intelligence, message control, and smart engagement. AlphaVu also has a new patent-pending technology designed to provide policymakers with the tools and knowledge to identify and combat misinformation within digital conversations.
Brad and Scott discuss misinformation surrounding COVID-19 and vaccines. They also explore whether social media companies like Facebook are doing enough to address the problem, and what more Scott would recommend that they do.
The website for AlphaVu is AlphaVu.com and their Twitter handle is @AlphaVu. Scott's handle is @SGWilk.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Atiba Madyun and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable evaluates the job that President Biden has done during his first six months leading the country, as well as the challenges ahead that he'll be facing.
Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy. Atiba is the former Division Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, as well as the author of the novel 'Saving Grace,' which is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. His website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1RDGlPaMvQlGL
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/271327044758062
Leslie is joined by International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.
The two discuss why the United States is poised for a manufacturing renaissance, and how we can assure that it happens.
Manufacturing is the backbone of the country, providing both critical goods and good jobs.
While union members have known this for years, the past year and a half drove home on a wide scale how important domestic manufacturing is not only to our economy, but also to our national security:
- Broken supply chains during the pandemic meant shortages of lifesaving personal protective equipment and medical supplies- It also created supply chain shortages in other critical goods like computer chips
- Other factors like the strain on Texas’s electrical grid this winter are also creating shortages of plastics needed for consumer goods, highlighting the need for more resiliency in our supply chains
The manufacturing sector has been weakened over the years by bad trade policy and lack of attention to meaningful and sound economic growth principles.
The result of the pandemic caused the sector to fall even more deeply.
As a result, in the 1st quarter of 2020, Durable Manufacturing production fell almost 10%, and by the 2nd quarter of 2020 it fell by 58%. In Non-Durable production, during the 1st quarter of 2020, it only fell by less than 1%, but in the 2nd quarter it dropped by 33%.
The Manufacturing sector overall lost 1.3 million jobs in March and April of 2020 (900,00 in Durable and 400,00 in Non-Durable). Now the U.S. did add 15,000 manufacturing jobs in June, but we’re still down 481,000 jobs from February 2020, which was just before the pandemic struck.
Despite these struggles, this is a moment of great potential:
- Once the extra federal stimulus money and extra unemployment benefits began in the latter half of 2020, the sector began to rebound
- A recent report from the Reshoring Initiative revealed that more companies are reshoring production, or bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States
- Earlier this month, the FTC issued a rule to crack down on Made in America fraud which will help businesses that are truly operating here
- We also have a President who is taking the need for domestic manufacturing seriously
This is reflected in a number of decisions and policies from the Biden administration:
- President Biden issued executive orders intended to help foster domestic manufacturing growth, including a critical supply chain review that resulted in a number of recommendations that were issued last month
- He also issued an executive order looking to ensure that wherever possible the government is spending tax payers’ money on American-made products. This is already bearing fruit with new waiver guidance that will help close loopholes in Made in America rules
But some of the most significant potential for revitalizing domestic manufacturing comes from the effort to rebuild America’s infrastructure, especially if it comes with strong domestic procurement provisions.
The robust infrastructure investment President Biden is working toward won’t just make our communities safer, it’ll support a variety of good, union jobs. From making the steel that goes into our bridges, to manufacturing pipes for our water systems, American workers are already well positioned to meet our country’s infrastructure needs.
But it’s not just about meeting last century’s infrastructure needs. We also need to invest in things like the fiber optic cables and renewable energy infrastructure – that USW members also make – that will be critical in keeping us connected well into the future.
The bipartisan deal 21 Senators are working on is a good start, but we need to keep the momentum going.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Brad and Colonel Leighton analyze the decision that President Biden made to withdraw all U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. They also discuss the news that Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley feared that then President Trump would use the military in a coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election.
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the large increase in voter turnout among younger Americans in the 2020 election, and analyzes whether that trend can continue in the 2022 midterm elections.
They also discuss cancelling student loan debt, child tax credit checks, and a reported Democratic deal on an infrastructure reconciliation package.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPKqXmLMEwxb
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1399690157083219
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Leslie begins today's show with a brief monologue about people who choose to tear others down through insults.
She then does her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- AXIOS: "CDC: Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks indoors"
- AUDIO: President Biden says he will not send another generation of Americans to war in Afghanistan with no reasonable expectation to achieve a different outcome
- AXIOS: "Biden launches 72 initiatives to boost competition in U.S. economy"
- AXIOS: "U.S. blacklists 23 more Chinese entities over Xinjiang abuses, military ties"
- AXIOS: "Texas legislature convenes for special session on voting rights"
- NBC NEWS: "Harris announces $25 million DNC investment to aid voting access"
For the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Lauren A. Wright, Associate Research Scholar and Lecturer in Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, where she teaches courses on The Presidency and Executive Power, Women and Politics, and Political Communication. Wright is the author of "Star Power: American Democracy in the Age of the Celebrity Candidate" and "On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communications Strategy Today."
Leslie and Dr. Wright talk about celebrities who run for office like former President Donald J. Trump, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and current California Republican Gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner.
They also discuss how being a celebrity can be a huge advantage when running for office, but a huge disadvantage when trying to effectively govern (if the celebrity has no prior political experience). Additionally, Dr. Wright explains how and why celebrity candidates are covered differently than traditional politicians by news organizations, and why this is such a big deal.
Dr. Wright's website is www.LaurenAWright.com and her Twitter handle is @DrLaurenAWright.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the House passage of the 'INVEST In America Act,' the FTC strengthening 'Made In USA' labeling requirements, a new International Trade Commission report which reveals that U.S. trade agreements over the past several decades really didn’t deliver, while costing a bunch of manufacturing jobs, and Kim Kardashian is outfitting U.S. Olympians with shape wear...but it's not made in America.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age in the United States to 18. The amendment was a huge win for young Americans who had fought for this right and recognition of the fact that young adults deserve to have a voice in the makeup of their government.
The struggle for equal and unencumbered access to voting for all Americans continues to this day in the face of blatant voter suppression efforts that disproportionately impact Black people and other people of color. Young people have been consistent leaders in the fight to protect the freedom to vote and reform our democracy, and that is definitely true of young people today—who turned out in historic numbers in the 2020 election and are now fighting to ensure that all Americans are able to continue participating in and being represented by their democracy.
To discuss this momentous anniversary and all that still must be done to protect voting rights for young Americans, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests:
Clarissa Unger, Director of the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition, and Wambui Gatheru, the Interim Director of Programs at the Andrew Goodman Foundation.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Clarissa Unger's Twitter handle is @uclarissa and the handle for the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition is @SLSVCoalition. The Twitter handle for the Andrew Goodman Foundation is @AndrewGoodmanF.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- U.S. NEWS: "LA County Recommends Masks for All When Indoors as Delta Variant Spreads (Israel Too)"
- AXIOS: "Nearly all U.S. COVID deaths are among unvaccinated"
- MIAMI HERALD: "Federal judge upholds post-Parkland ban on gun sales to people younger than 21"
- THE HILL: "Manchin says he's on board with Democratic-only infrastructure bill"
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Maricopa County won't reuse subpoenaed ballot counters"
- AXIOS: "Pelosi moves to establish 13-member committee to probe Capitol riot"
- AXIOS: "House passes bills to make U.S. science more competitive with China"
- AXIOS: "Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave shifts inland"
Leslie is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
The two discuss his latest piece for 'The Atlantic' titled, "Post-Pandemic, a Strong Expansion Needs Less Personal Saving or More Government Spending."
Dr. Shapiro's Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad and Shawn discuss the current status of infrastructure negotiations in Congress. This includes the bipartisan agreement reached last week in the Senate, as well as the more progressive proposal that looks to be heading towards the budget reconciliation process. They also talk about the congressional prospects for police reform and the 'For the People Act.'
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable analyzes whether the 81 million Americans who voted for Joe Biden can coexist with the 73 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump.
With Independence Day this Sunday, they also discuss what it means to be an American patriot, and why some Conservatives put on displays of 'phony patriotism.'
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzzoyRAxj
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- THE HILL: "Obama: Voting rights bill must pass before next election"
- AUDIO: Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) reminds everyone that today's vote in the Senate is the beginning of a very long fight on voting rights. Democrats are going to force Republicans to vote on every piece of the For The People Act if they filibuster the bill today as expected
- AXIOS: "The Senate’s “too-big-to-fail" bipartisan infrastructure plan"
- AXIOS: "Court blocks California assault weapons ban repeal"
- AUDIO: Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Carl Nassib comes out as gay
Leslie is then joined by Karim Zidan, an investigative journalist for 'Right Wing Watch,' a project of People For the American Way dedicated to monitoring and exposing the activities and rhetoric of right-wing activists and organizations in order to expose their extreme agenda.
Leslie and Karim discuss how the far-right has transformed online since the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
The website for Right Wing Watch is www.RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch. Karim's handle is @ZidanSports.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss the infrastructure package negotiations going on in the U.S. Senate, the filibuster, Senator Joe Manchin, and whether the House of Representatives should open their own investigation into the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two analyze the state of the U.S. economy, GDP projections, inflation, and how President Biden's infrastructure plan would affect the economy.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mrGmwEkqQWxy
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss how this month is gun violence awareness month, a time to reflect on the gun violence epidemic that plagues this country and disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities. Last year—a year that saw many Americans struggling with loss of family and friends, life-altering illness, and economic crises due to the COVID-19 pandemic—was also the deadliest year for gun violence for decades, according to the Washington Post. And this year is looking even worse. Thus far in 2021, gun violence killed more than 8,100 people in the United States.
Since gun violence can take many different forms—from domestic violence to mass shootings to police violence—we also need solutions to gun violence to be multilayered and multifaceted. Although progress has been made in spreading awareness of the crisis and the harms perpetrated by the gun industry, it has remained extremely difficult to make significant progress to end the gun violence epidemic at the federal level—despite the fact that a majority of Americans support legislative reforms to prevent gun violence.
To discuss what the takeaways from this gun violence awareness month should be and how people can get involved in addressing this epidemic moving forward, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests. They are Bella D’Alacio, Federal Policy Associate for "March for Our Lives" and Greg Jackson, National Advocacy Director for the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF).
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Bella D’Alacio's Twitter handle is @bella_dalacio and the handle for March for Our Lives is @AMarch4OurLives. Greg Jackson's Twitter handle is @GregoryJackson and the handle for the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF) is @CJACTIONFUND.
Leslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers.
The two discuss infrastructure and American workers.
When President Biden unveiled his 'American Jobs Plan' he took an expansive view of infrastructure that would help address some of the most pressing problems facing the country. Earlier this month, House Democrats unveiled their latest plan, a bill proposed by the members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that would address parts of the 'American Jobs Plan.' Last week, the bill passed out of committee.
President Biden is committed to reach a bipartisan solution, but by and large Republican counter-offers have so far been inadequate to address the scope of what the country needs. As these talks progress, it’s important that both sides keep their eye on the most important piece of an infrastructure investment: the American people.
There is enormous potential here not only to make American communities safer, but also create millions of jobs.
To do this, America will need to ensure this spending bolsters our critical supply chains and that the work relies on domestic procurement.
Done right, this legislation can also help to ensure that American workers are poised to take on the jobs of the future.
Roy Houseman has been a part of the union’s legislative and policy department since 2011, working on a broad array of issues including trade and pensions. Before coming to Washington, D.C., Roy worked at the former Smurfit-Stone paper mill in Missoula, Montana, serving as president of USW Local 885. After a trade related mill closure in 2010, he completed a Masters of Public Administration degree from the University of Montana using Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits. Roy’s efforts on aiding steelworkers qualify for Trade Adjustment Benefits has qualified over 10,000 union members across the country for work training because of trade impacts.
The website for the USW is USW.org and their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Abdallah Fayyad, an opinion writer and Editorial Board member at The Boston Globe. The two discuss a new series from the Globe's editorial board, titled, "Future-proofing the presidency."
The series explains that "Donald Trump brought our democracy to the brink and exposed its weak spots," then lays out "how to thwart the next American tyrant."
Abdallah was previously a researcher at The Atlantic, and holds a degree in economics from American University. His Twitter handle is @Abdallah_Fayyad.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses infrastructure negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans, and how Democrats should go about making sure that climate provisions stay in any infrastructure legislation. Also, following Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's comment today that he would not allow President Biden to fill any open Supreme Court seats if Republicans take back the Senate in the 2022 Midterms, the panel examines whether 82-year old liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire while Democrats hold the Presidency and the majority in the Senate.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1DXxyRAZOMyKM
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Greg Jackson Jr., National Advocacy Director of the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF), a nonprofit organization building power for and with communities of color to end gun violence. CJAF is changing the conversation on gun violence prevention by leading with the people closest to the pain of everyday gun violence.
The two have a broad discussion on the gun violence epidemic in America. They talk about which Americans it disproportionately affects, how to reduce gun violence, and how to change from a punitive approach to a preventative approach in combating this epidemic.
The Twitter handle for the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF) is @CJACTIONFUND.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses whether former President Trump's reappearance into the public eye helps or hurts Congressional Republicans, what President Biden should do about Senator Joe Manchin's continued support for the Senate filibuster, and whether Congress should be investigating the Capitol insurrection while the Justice Department is already doing so.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ynJOBpqPwkGR
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/1388232528220412
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss June being Pride month, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots of June 1969—a movement led by trans women of color in response to police violence towards LGBTQ+ patrons at the Stonewall Inn. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ people throughout history, reflect on the progress of past decades, and recommit to the fight for true equality for all LGBTQ people.
To discuss what’s happening during Pride Month 2021 and the issues impacting young LGBTQ people today, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests:
Sam Brinton, vice president of advocacy and government affairs at the Trevor Project, and Sharita Gruberg, vice president of the LGBTQ Research and Communications Project at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Sam Brinton's Twitter handle is @sbrinton and the handle for the Trevor Project is @TrevorProject. Sharita Gruberg's Twitter handle is @SharitaGruberg and the handle for the LGBTQ Research and Communications Project at The Center for American Progress is @LGBTQProgress.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss Peloton's new $400 million dollar investment in 'Made in America' manufacturing, the U.S. and E.U.'s diplomatic talks to address steel overcapacity, and President Biden taking a test drive of the new Ford Lightning.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- AXIOS: "Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law"
- NEW YORK TIMES: "The pandemic may now be in permanent retreat in the U.S."
- USA TODAY: "Fact check: Businesses can legally ask if patrons have been vaccinated. HIPAA does not apply."
- AXIOS: "Policing task force calls for national training standards"
- WASHINGTON POST: "Arizona secretary of state says Maricopa County should replace voting equipment because GOP-backed recount compromised its security"
Leslie is then joined by Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former Federal and State Prosecutor. Elie is also Author of the upcoming book, "Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department," which will be released on July 6th and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com. The new book exposes William Barr as the most corrupt attorney general in modern U.S. history, with stunning new scandals bubbling to the surface even after Barr's departure from office.
Leslie and Elie analyze New York Attorney General Letitia James joining the Manhattan district attorney's office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. They also discuss the news that the Trump Justice Department secretly obtained CNN reporter Barbara Starr's email and phone records.
Elie's handle on Twitter and Instagram is @ElieHonig.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss how four different proposals have been released in the past month that aim to make college affordable and accessible and prevent students from having to choose between obtaining higher education and going into debt. These proposals represent significant progress on the issue of college affordability, and are a testament to the hard work that advocates have put into ending the student debt crisis and addressing its root causes.
The four proposals share common elements—including federal-state partnerships and crucial investments in historically underfunded HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges, and expanding financial aid eligibility to DREAMers. The American Families Plan proposed by the Biden-Harris administration would also make public community colleges free for students, and provide two years of subsidized tuition at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs.
To talk with Edwith and Charlotte more about what these proposals represent for the college affordability crisis and where we should go from here, they are joined by two expert guests. They are Antoinette Flores, managing director for Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress, and Russell Boyd, national field organizer for the NAACP Youth & College division.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Antoinette Flores' Twitter handle is @TheToniFlores and the handle for the Center for American Progress Higher Education Team is @CAPHigherEd. The Twitter handle for the NAACP Youth & College Division is @NAACPYC_.
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
1A. AXIOS: "McCarthy comes out against bipartisan deal on Jan. 6 commission"
1B. AUDIO: Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries on House Minority Leader McCarthy opposing bipartisan commission to investigate January 6th insurrection
2A. AXIOS: "GOP-led Arizona board calls for end to election audit"
2B. AUDIO: GOP Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates says it's clear that Joe Biden won Maricopa County in 2020
3. AXIOS: "Child tax credits from COVID relief plan to begin arriving July 15"
4. AXIOS: "IEA analysis charts "narrow" pathway to Paris climate goal"
5. AXIOS: "Death toll in Myanmar military's crackdown surpasses 800"
6. AXIOS: "Rep. Val Demings to challenge Marco Rubio for Senate seat"
Leslie is then joined by Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States.
Ian is the author of "The Agenda: How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America," and "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted."
The two discuss Ian's two latest pieces for Vox.com, which are:
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"The Supreme Court just took a case that poses a major threat to Roe v. Wade." (https://www.vox.com/2021/5/17/22233440/supreme-court-abortion-roe-wade-dobbs-jackson-womens-health-amy-coney-barrett)
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"Joe Manchin says he needs Republicans to support voting rights. He found one."(https://www.vox.com/22440928/joe-manchin-lisa-murkowski-voting-rights-act-senate-republicans-bipartisan-filibuster)
Ian previously clerked for Judge Eric L. Clay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and served as a 'Teach For America' corps member in the Mississippi Delta.
His Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Rocio Zamora, a Policy Advocate with the Youth Justice Coalition (YJC), which works to build an abolitionist, youth-led movement to end police terror, mass incarceration and criminalization of youth of color. Rocio is also a member of the 'STOP Police Terror Coalition of California,' which is a statewide Coalition of impacted family members whose loved ones were killed by law enforcement.
Brad and Rocio discuss re-imagining public safety by reforming the police forces of California and the entire United States.
There are two specific bills that Rocio and her organizations are working to help get passed in California, which could become models for the entire country.
Those two bills are California's 'SB-2' and 'AB-118.' SB-2 would create a decertification process for rogue officers and is intended to give victims of police violence a better shot in civil court. AB-118, also known as the CRISES Act, would fund emergency response programs that are not handled by police.
The website for the Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) is youthjusticela.org and their Twitter handle is @YouthJusticeLA. The Twitter handle for the 'STOP Police Terror Coalition of California' is @STOPCoalitionCA.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Brad and Colonel Leighton analyze what is causing the current conflict in the Gaza strip between the Israelis and the Palestinians, as well as what role the U.S. is playing in trying to broker a peace deal between the two sides. Colonel Leighton also explains the significance of the Colonial Pipeline hack here in the United States.
Colonel Leighton's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1MYxNmPDDWXJw
Or here on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/339325540948688
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Gaza militants, Israel trade new rocket fire and airstrikes"
2. AXIOS: "FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds"
3. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "AP-NORC poll: Biden approval buoyed by his pandemic response"
4. AXIOS: "HHS restores Obama-era transgender health care protections"
Leslie is then joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
Leslie and Atiba discuss police reform, including the tentative bipartisan agreement reached in Congress on no-knock warrants, banning chokeholds (except in life threatening situations), and limits on Defense Department equipment sent to Police.
Atiba Madyun is the former Division Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, as well as the author of the novel 'Saving Grace,' which is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.His website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John discuss three of John's recent pieces for 'The Nation.' They are:
1. "Jamaal Bowman Explains How Progressives Will Make Biden’s Presidency Even Bolder" (https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/biden-jamaal-bowman-response/)
2. "Expand the US House of Representatives" (https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/house-representatives-census/)
3. "Liz Cheney Is Not Your Friend" (https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/liz-cheney-trump/)
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political roundtable with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Congresswoman Liz Cheney being demoted as the third most powerful House Republican by her GOP colleagues because she said that the party should not be a cult of personality focused on pleasing Donald Trump, that the 2020 election was not stolen from Trump, and that the GOP cannot whitewash the Jan. 6th insurrection. The roundtable also breaks down a new AP-NORC poll showing that President Biden has a 63% job approval rating, including a 71% approval rating for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic (with 47% of Republicans approving of Biden's pandemic response).
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout. Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1OyKAEpepYqKb
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/2936311913318397
With Mother's Day being this Sunday, Leslie begins the show with a brief monologue on what it's been like to be a Mother during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Next, Leslie gives her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "U.S. adds just 266,000 jobs in April, far below expectations"
- AXIOS: "Coronavirus cases hit a seven-month low"
- POLITICO: "Hunger rates plummet after two rounds of stimulus"
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Republicans promote pandemic relief they voted against"
Then, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
They discuss and analyze President Biden's new goal of having 70% of American adults receive at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by July 4th.
Dr. Bollinger also shares his expertise on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, how long he believes masks will be necessary, and other COVID-19 info.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the intersection between two core issues impacting women and people who can become pregnant—abortion bans and economic injustice. At Generation Progress, they apply a reproductive justice framework (a term coined by a group of Black women in 1994) to all of the issues that they work on, understanding that the freedom to decide if, when, and how to have children is inextricably linked to issues like climate change, criminal justice reform, and immigration. Recently, their team has been working on a campaign to illustrate the connections between the need for access to abortion to the need to end the student debt crisis, both of which disproportionately impact women.
Over the past year in the U.S., as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have experienced an economic recession that has hit women and people of color the hardest. Adding that on top of the student debt crisis, which also disproportionately impacts women and people of color, and an uptick in attempts to restrict or deny access to abortion—it’s clear that reproductive and economic freedom are in jeopardy for women and people who can become pregnant.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte about the intersection between reproductive freedom and economic stability further, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Ravina Daphtary, the abortion coverage campaign co-director at All* Above All, and Robin Bleiweis, a research associate focused on women’s economic security at the Center for American Progress.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. The Twitter handle for All* Above Allis@AllAboveAll and the handle for the Center for American Progress Women’s Initiative is @CAPWomen.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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AXIOS: "Some experts now say U.S. unlikely to reach herd immunity"
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AXIOS: "White House to redirect unordered vaccines to states where demand is higher"
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AXIOS: "Biden to raise refugee cap to 62,500"
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NEW YORK TIMES: "Business Coalitions to Speak Out Against Voting Restrictions in Texas"
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AXIOS: "Garland asks Congress for $85 million in extra funding to fight domestic terrorism"
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AXIOS: "Top general no longer opposes change in sexual assault policy"
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THE DAILY BEAST: "Kevin McCarthy Seems to Suggest Liz Cheney Is Toast: She’s Not ‘Carrying Out the Message’"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Olivier Knox, new Anchor of 'The Daily 202' at The Washington Post, a midday newsletter about politics and policy.
They discuss how, as Olivier notes in 'The Daily 202,' "the pandemic has accelerated a trend toward Americans as a whole worrying less about soaring deficits and the swelling national debt and more about how much government can help its citizens."They also touch on Olivier's recent piece titled, "Biden tries to preempt ‘class warfare’ attacks on tax plans."
Olivier's Twitter handle is @OKnox, and the website for 'The Daily 202' is TinyURL.com/TheDaily202.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Jonah Minkoff-Zern, co-director of Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People campaign, where he works to build a national movement for our democracy by building grassroots support nationwide to get money out of politics and ensure all voters have access to the ballot.
The two discuss how the Late Congressman John Lewis shed his blood crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge to Fight for Black voters and Voters of Color to participate in America’s electoral Process and the enactment of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
They also highlight how today voting rights are under attack nationally by state legislators introducing and passing laws to put up barriers to our participation in elections. In response, Americans are coming together to fight back. Meanwhile, special interests and Billionaires are spending unlimited amounts of money to buy our elections.
In a call to action on this subject, on May 8th Votercades (Motorcades) around the country will demand the passage of the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and D.C. Statehood, and to address one of the greatest obstacles to the passage of civil and voting rights – and one of the last vestiges of slavery – the filibuster!
The website to see if there is a 'Votercade' in your area is johnlewisdayofaction.org.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable analyzes the surprising bold progressivism displayed by President Biden during his first 100 days in the oval office. They also discuss how we are ever going to unify this nation when the Republican Party is now just, as Tara puts it, "an anti-democratic cult that is undeterred in spreading its Big LIE, and doing all they can to ensure that there is no accountability for the lying insurrectionist traitor, Donald Trump, and his lying enablers like Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, etc."
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”
Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.
Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1LyGBdAMrpyxN
Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook5321
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss President Biden's joint address to Congress, the 'American Jobs Plan,' infrastructure, manufacturing, 'Buy American' requirements, green jobs and more.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- NBC NEWS: "Florida Senate advances bill that includes limits on voting by mail, drop boxes"
- AXIOS: "CDC: Fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks outside"
- AXIOS: "Pfizer CEO: Oral drug to prevent COVID-19 could be ready next year"
- AXIOS: "Biden to sign $15 minimum wage executive order for federal contractors"
- CNBC: "Biden’s 100-day stock market performance is the hottest going back to the 1950s"
- FORBES: "Amy Coney Barrett Rebuffs Demands To Recuse From Dark Money Case Involving Group That Supported Her Confirmation"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Erica Payne, President and Founder of the Agenda Project and the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of hundreds of high-net-worth Americans committed to making all Americans better off by building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation, and ensuring that millionaires, billionaires, and corporations pay their fair share of taxes. Erica is also co-author of the new book, "Tax the Rich! How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer."
Leslie and Erica analyze President Biden's plan to hike corporate taxes over the next 15 years to raise about $2 trillion for his sweeping jobs and infrastructure proposal. They also discuss Erica's new book, "Tax the Rich! How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer."
The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is PatrioticMillionaires.org, their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills their Instagram handle is @PatrioticMillionaires.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.' His Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two discuss President Biden's accomplishments during his first 100 days in the oval office, what he can do to help heal a deeply divided America, whether the GOP has been effective as an opposition party, and what the Democratic and Republican prospects look like heading into the 2022 Midterm elections.
During the second half of the show, Brad chats with Kim Scott, the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC. They talk about diversity in the Biden administration, whether the Derek Chauvin murder conviction will help to heal a divided America, the politics of last night's Oscar Awards, and the legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale, who passed away last week.
Demlist is a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1BdGYYOXZLlGX
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
Tomorrow is Earth Day, which means activists, policymakers, and organizations throughout the country are using this week to draw attention to the fight against climate change and for environmental justice.
Young people have long been leaders in this fight, and their desire for action on the climate crisis was a strong motivator for their high voter turnout in the election last November. Acting on this clear directive from voters, the Biden administration has taken several steps over the last few months to reinstate key environmental protections and work towards environmental justice.
To talk more about environmental justice and what it would mean for different communities, Brent and Edwith are joined by two expert guests, Osub Ahmed, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for American Progress Women’s Initiative, and Connor Kalāhiki, Changemaker, New Deal for Youth Initiative at Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP).
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith. Osub Ahmed's Twitter handle is @osubahmed and the handle for the Center for American Progress Women’s Initiative is @ CAPWomen. The handle for the New Deal for Youth Initiative at Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is @NewDeal4Youth.
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers (USW) Health, Safety and Environment Department.
Ahead of next week's Worker's Memorial Day, Leslie and Steve discuss and honor workers lost to COVID-19, and other occupational hazards.
Workers’ Memorial Day is marked every year on April 28th to honor and remember the workers killed, injured, disabled and made ill from exposures to hazards at work.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s Workers Memorial Day is like no other experienced in the United States, Canada and globally. There are unknown numbers of workers who have died from COVID-19. Some were essential workers, and many have contracted it at work during these unprecedented times.
We mourn and fight for them, and the loss of all victims of this cruel disease. We may never know the real statistics as it relates to occupational exposure, but the public statistics as of today are bleak:
• 142,237,637 Global Confirmed cases
• 3,033,084 Global Deaths
• 31,739,932 U.S. Confirmed cases
• 567,736 U.S. Deaths
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers have and continue to risk their lives and thousands have died.
The Guardian recently reported that more than 3,600 American health care workers have died of COVID-19 in the line of work since mid-March of last year.
- Most who died were under the age of 60 (despite the median age of death from Covid-19 in the general population being 78)
- The majority of health care workers who died from COVID-19 were people of color
- A large number of those who died were worried about not having enough personal protective equipment (PPE)
Workers in other essential industries have also suffered disproportionately from COVID-19, facing a 20% greater chance of dying during the pandemic than before it.Last summer, food processing facilities became COVID hotspots as workers performed job duties in close proximity for prolonged amounts of time.
On top of this, there seemed to be a callous disregard for the danger workers put themselves in each day including an independent investigation finding that managers at a Tyson plant were placing bets on how many workers would get infected.
We know this public crisis is also an occupational crisis. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the USW and other unions have strived to make workplaces and workers safer.
Ever since the pandemic started, unions pushed OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard that would require employers to provide infectious disease preparedness and response plans for employees.
The USW also worked with employers across their industries making a series of common sense recommendations and some employers have been taking steps to keep workers safe with the assistance of the USW with Recommended Controls to Reduce Worker Exposures to COVID-19 and fought to make sure workers have access to PPE.
The Biden administration is doing important work keeping workers safe and crucially, OSHA is no longer missing in action.
OSHA has a new targeted program, but they will also prioritize opening inspections to complaints from high hazard worksites including health care, meat and more.
President Biden’s American Rescue Plan included much needed funding for expanded testing, contact tracing and research as well as for PPE.
It provided for vaccine supplies and distribution. All of this helps keep workers and their families safer.
COVID-19 has certainly dominated the discussion and we must remember, we still have many other hazards that are killing, injuring and making workers ill.
This year OSHA, which was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, turns 50, first opening its doors on April 28, 1971.
During its initial decade, OSHA issued the first standards for asbestos, lead, carcinogens, and cotton dust.
The OSHA Training Institute, safety and health training grants, the On-Site Consultation Program, State Plans, and whistleblower protections for workplace safety are also established.
As we reflect on 50 years of history, there remains much to do, including a critical need to undo what the Trump administration did to the Chemical Safety Board, which plays a critical role in worker safety.
“Former President Trump spent four years undermining the Chemical Safety Board and left office with only one member remaining on this five-person board,” U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D., Del.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, which oversees the CSB, said in a statement. “Without a quorum, the board is currently hampered in its ability to effectively do its job.”
Carper, an ally of President Joe Biden’s, said he looks forward to working with the administration to fill the CSB vacancies soon “so that the board can get back to its mission of keeping communities and workers safe.”
But the wheels of Congress move slowly, and even if the administration nominates board members quickly, it typically takes many months to vet and approve appointments.
Workers’ Memorial Day the USW is a time not only to honor not only those who lost their lives either because of a workplace incident or COVID exposure, but also to recommit ourselves to renew the promise of safe jobs for all workers.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
Brad and Atiba discuss police violence toward African-Americans, as well as how President Biden has done addressing racial inequality in America during his time in office thus far.
Atiba Madyun is the former Division Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, as well as the author of the novel 'Saving Grace,' which is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. His website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.
The two preview President Biden's Earth Day Climate Summit, analyze the dangers that climate change poses to our planet and our country, and describe what a great opportunity this is to create the good-paying green jobs of the future right now.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vOxwEVjpXWGB
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "FDA expects J&J vaccine pause to last "a matter of days"
- AXIOS: "Fallout over Daunte Wright shooting continues"
- AXIOS: "Obama: Daunte Wright shooting shows "just how badly we need to reimagine policing""
- AXIOS: "Virginia AG launches civil rights probe into pepper-spraying of Army officer"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Col. Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss President Biden proposing a joint summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as Biden's warnings to Putin during a phone call with him today about Ukraine, cyber intrusions, and election interference. Leslie and Colonel Leighton also analyze Russia moving 40,000 troops to their border with Ukraine, and moving 40,000 more troops to Crimea, the region that Putin unilaterally annexed away from Ukraine and declared Russian in 2014.
Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss the press coverage of President Biden compared to the coverage of former President Trump, Biden's first budget proposal, and his Supreme Court reform commission.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Morgan Stahr and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses whether the American people would elect additional Senate Democrats during the 2022 midterms if President Biden is able to stop the COVID-19 pandemic and jumpstart the economy by then. They also talk about how President Biden can govern despite an inflexible Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) when it comes to filibuster reform and many other initiatives that the President would like to enact.
Morgan Stahr serves as a Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Blue Future, the largest youth-led political action committee in America.
At Blue Future, Morgan focuses on leadership development, managing the Progress and Change programs, and supporting organizers in professional development.
Her Twitter handle is @_MorganStahr.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzLWyOXxj
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
We are now almost a week into the month of April, which Generation Progress—and many in the criminal justice reform space—recognize each year as Second Chance Month. Second Chance Month is an opportunity to examine the impacts of collateral consequences for justice-involved people and work towards solutions that would allow these individuals to move forward with their lives and realize their full potential.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte more about collateral consequences, how they impact young people, and what can be done to mitigate their impact, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Hakim Crampton, a movement and capacity building specialist with JustLeadershipUSA, and Duy Pham, a policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP).
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Hakim Crampton's Twitter handle is @SpokenFlowPoet and the handle for JustLeadersUSAis @JustLeadersUSA. Duy Pham's handle is @DPhamK and the handle for CLASP is @CLASP_DC.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro is the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss President Biden's infrastructure plan and the state of the U.S. economy.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Georgia's new voter suppression law (SB202). The law "gives state-level officials the authority to usurp the powers of county election boards — allowing the Republican-dominated state government to potentially disqualify voters in Democratic-leaning areas. It criminalizes the provision of food and water to voters waiting in line, in a state where lines are notoriously long in heavily nonwhite precincts. It requires ID for absentee ballots and limits the placement of ballot drop boxes." - per Vox.com
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout.Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwxWVWgZPVJQ
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/183397130264055
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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AUDIO: 911 call played today at Derek Chauvin trial of witness who called 911 on the officers at the scene because he believed he "witnessed a murder"
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AXIOS: "Report: 67% of students who planned school shootings had "potential access" to guns"
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AXIOS: "Biden announces new actions to combat anti-Asian violence"
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AXIOS: "Biden's spending plans could remake the economy, says Nobel Prize winner Stiglitz"
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AXIOS: "Biden's big, global climate power play"
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AXIOS: "Biden to nominate groundbreaking first slate of federal judges"
Leslie is then joined by Damon Hewitt, Acting President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), who leads one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all.
They discuss a federal lawsuit filed by the Lawyers' Committee and other pro-democracy groups, which says that Georgia’s new SB202 law is a culmination of concerted efforts to suppress the participation of black voters and other voters of color. The groups allege that SB202 threatens the right to vote of all Georgians, but that its most negative impacts will be felt by communities that were specifically targeted by the Georgia State Legislature.
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Damon's handle is @DamonTHewitt.
Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote.
You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.
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Leslie is joined by two great guests on two timely topics.
First, she's joined by Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, a labor organization consisting of 33 unions that together represent workers in all areas of transportation.
Greg gives an analysis of Pete Buttigieg's first congressional hearing as Secretary of Transportation. This includes a discussion of infrastructure, unmet congressional mandates, and more.
The website for the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO is ttd.org and their Twitter handle is @TTDAFLCIO.
Leslie's other guest during this episode is Mansoor Shams, a Muslim American U.S. Marine Veteran, Public Speaker, and a Term Member on the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is also the founder of MuslimMarine.org, where he uses his platform to bridge gaps, create cross cultural understanding and counter hate, bigotry, and Islamophobia through education, conversation and dialogue.
They analyze the fact that an AR-15 style weapon has been used in yet another mass shooting (this time in Boulder, Colorado) and Mansoor highlights how similar the AR-15 is to the M-16 he used while in the Marine Corps. They also examine how the weapon used in the Boulder, Colorado shooting was banned in the area, but then just days before the shooting, the assault weapons ban covering that weapon was lifted.Lastly, as a practicing Muslim, Mansoor explains how it was painful to see Islamophobia rear its ugly head after it was discovered that the shooter in Boulder, Colorado had a Arab sounding name, resulting in some condemning the entire religion of Islam.
Mansoor's Twitter handle is @MansoorTShams. The tagline for MuslimMarine.org is “unifying people through conversation."
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's show they discuss the Equality Act, a key piece of civil rights legislation currently being considered by the Senate that would implement uniform legal protections for people regardless of gender and/or sexual orientation. These protections are critical for LGBTQ+ people in this country, whose protected status varies greatly from state to state and city to city.
The Equality Act has already been passed twice by the House of Representatives. The first time it was passed, in 2019, then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to take it up for a vote in the Senate—but now, with a different party in control, the Equality Act is moving forward. Last week, it received its first Senate hearing. But the bill is still facing significant backlash that jeopardizes its chances of ultimately becoming law.
To talk with Edwith and Charlotte more about the Equality Act and what it would mean for LGBTQ+ Americans, they’re joined by Sharita Gruberg, the vice president of the LGBTQ+ project at the Center for American Progress, and Nadine Smith, the executive director of Equality Florida.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Sharita Gruberg's Twitter handle is @SharitaGruberg and the handle for the LGBTQ Research and Communications Project at theCenter for American Progress is @LGBTQProgress.Nadine Smith's Twitter handle is @1NadineSmith and the handle for Equality Florida is @equalityfl.
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the International Vice President at Large for the United Steelworkers. For 20 years, she has served USW members from the union’s Legislative Office in Washington, D.C., most recently as Legislative Director. Brown continues to oversee the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work.
The two discuss strengthening American manufacturing.
Over the last several decades, policy choices led to the offshoring and outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs and weakened our supply chains, leaving us vulnerable especially in times of crisis. This has:
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Hollowed out our capacity as a nation to manufacture essential goods, weakening our industrial supply chains and compromising the safety and security of our nation.
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Given business to countries with weaker emissions reduction goals, undermining goals for climate remediation. Meanwhile, the US has among the cleanest manufacturing standards and processes in the world and a ready workforce to rise to the task of clean production.
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Forced workers and communities to struggle with the loss of good, manufacturing jobs.
One example is the TIMET plant closure last year:
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TIMET’s plant in Henderson, Nevada, was the last remaining titanium sponge plant in the United States.
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Titanium sponge is coral-like material essential for manufacturing warplanes, munitions, satellites, civilian jetliners, ships and even joints for artificial hips.
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Around 420 workers lost jobs.
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This left the nation completely dependent on foreign imports of titanium sponge and further decimated manufacturing supply chains crucial to the nation’s security.
This loss of manufacturing capacity is so dire that last month President Biden signed an executive order instituting a 100-day review of critical supply chains.
There are a number of policies that unions and others have championed for years that can help to shore up production, strengthen clean energy domestic supply chains, and bring good, union jobs back to the communities that need it most. Some of those policies include:
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Massive infrastructure investment that rebuilds our country with American-made materials
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Tax credits to support investment in domestic manufacturing facilities
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Investments in clean energy manufacturing, like carbon capture technologies
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Legislation to help prevent offshoring Keeping Section 232 tariffs in place until we can find a more permanent solution to the dumping and overcapacity that threatens our national security
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Buy America, which can drive production and job growth by setting a preference for domestically-sourced content in government-funded projects
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Buy Clean, promotes products that are made in cleaner, climate-friendly manners for federal spending
Throughout her career, Roxanne Brown has worked with members and allies to advance policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies to help workers. She has extensive experience in defense procurement policy, environmental regulation, energy, cement, specialty metals and biomass carbon neutrality.
You can follow Roxanne on Twitter, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is the Co-founder and executive director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities.
Brad and Hope discuss the surge in child migrants to the U.S. southern border, including how we got to this point, and what the best path is going forward. Hope and Project Lifeline are calling for an end to Title 42 expulsions, which currently prevent migrants from being able to enter the U.S. on a public health pretext. Hope also tells Brad and the audience about kids at the border and ongoing family separation. The website for Project Lifeline is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bina Venkataraman, Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and Co-Founder of 'The Emancipator,' an independent anti-racist multimedia platform.
Brad and Bina discuss the launch of the 'The Emancipator,' which is a resurrection of an early 19th-century abolitionist newspaper that its contemporary founders hope will reframe the national conversation in an effort to "hasten racial justice." The Boston Globe and Boston University Center for Antiracist Research are partnering to launch the venture. You can read more about 'The Emancipator' at its website, which is www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/the-emancipator/.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzWzmlAxj
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/261887715550475
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the Biden administration's trade goals, what to expect between Democrats and Republicans in negotiations surrounding an infrastructure legislation package, and the latest on the U.S.-China talks in Alaska.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Today's guest host is Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
Atiba is joined by four different guests today to discuss four different topics. Here they are in the order they appear during today's show:
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State Senator Gerald Neal, who represents Kentucky's 33rd legislative district, discusses voting rights and gerrymandering
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Kristen Brecht Baker, CEO of Jeenie, an app that provides on-demand interpreters for better communication, discusses health equity
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State Senator Elgie Sims, who represents Illinois' 17th legislative district, discusses criminal justice reform
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Jamie Neidig, Co-Founder of Anti-Racist Parents of Loudoun County, discusses documented racism in Loudoun County public schools and the struggles her group is facing in their fight against racism within the school district
Atiba Madyun is the former Division Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, as well as the author of the novel 'Saving Grace,' which is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. His website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist for Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. The two discuss HR1, which is known as the 'For the People Act.' Craig actually helped to write some of the reforms in the 800-plus page bill, which allows him to explain the grand vision of the bill, and why our government so badly needs the reforms that it offers. The bill would protect and expand voting rights, institute campaign finance reforms overhauling the corrupting role of big money in politics, and establish stronger ethics rules for all three branches of government.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the American Rescue plan, which was recently signed into law by President Biden. Additionally, they discuss cancelling student debt.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout.Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OyJAErjLmWJb
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/261887715550475
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Notes that a year ago we were hit with a virus that was met with silence, and spread unchecked
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AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Says the country will meet his goal of getting 100 million vaccine shots into arms in only 60 days
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AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Announces that all adults will be eligible to get a vaccine by May 1st
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AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - If we all do our part in getting vaccinated, then we may be able to safely celebrate July 4th together in small groups
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AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - "We lost faith in whether our government & our democracy can deliver on really hard things for the American people. But as I stand here tonight, we are proving once against something I've said time & time again... it's never a good bet to bet against the American people"
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AXIOS: "Capitol riot prosecutors ask for delay, citing "most complex" probe in U.S history"
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WASHINGTON POST: "Companies are scaling back layoffs because of Biden’s stimulus package"
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AXIOS: "Cuomo again refuses to resign despite mounting pressure"
Leslie is then joined by Dan Dicker, a self-professed 'liberal energy expert,' who has been a registered energy-futures trader and energy finance advisor for 35 years.
They discuss Dan's new book, "Turning Oil Green: A Market-Based Path to Renewables," which is available at DanDicker.com.
His Twitter handle is @Dan_Dicker.
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—also known as the For The People Act—for a second time, and the bill is now on its way to the Senate, where it will receive its first hearing on March 24th. H.R. 1 is a critical piece of legislation that would address many of the flaws in our democracy that prevent people from participating and being represented in the political process.
These flaws have also led to dangerous inaction on many of the issues that young people care about, in part because their voices and perspectives are not being adequately represented in the electoral process.
And it's not only the current flaws that young people are up against—just a few months after an election in which those same young people turned out to vote in record or near record levels, state legislatures have pushed back—introducing over 250 bills across 43 states to restrict or limit voting access.
To talk to Edwith and Charlotte more about democracy reform legislation like H.R. 1 and its potential impact on the issues that young people care about, they’re joined by Morgan Stahr, the co-founder and co-executive director of Blue Future.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. Morgan Stahr's Twitter handle is @_MorganStahr and Blue Future's handle is @BlueFutureNow.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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FORBES: "Senate-Passed 'American Rescue Plan' Would Cut Taxes By An Average of $3,000, With Most Relief Going to Low- And Middle-Income Households"
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NBC NEWS: "Blinken reportedly offers sweeping plan to bolster Afghan peace"
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AXIOS: "Report: "Clear evidence" China is committing genocide against Uyghurs"
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AXIOS: "DeSantis faces deepening controversy over vaccines for ultra-rich Florida community"
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AXIOS: ""No more money for RINOS": Trump urges supporters to donate to his PAC"
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AXIOS: "First major U.S. offshore wind project moves closer to reality under Biden"
Leslie is then joined by Fred Guttenberg to discuss his new book, "Find the Helpers."
Fred began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14 year old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14th of 2018. Only four months prior to the murder of his daughter, Fred’s brother Michael passed away in October 2017 from cancer related to his service in 9/11. Fred has traveled the country talking about both events but also talking about perspective, perseverance, and resilience. Fred’s mission ultimately led him to write his new book, "Find the Helpers."
You can purchase Fred's book and find out more information about what events he's participating in at FredGuttenberg.com. His Twitter handle is @Fred_Guttenberg.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined for the entirety of the show by New York Times best-selling Authors Jonathan Allen of NBC News Digital and Amie Parnes of The Hill. Brad interviews Jon and Amie about their brand new book on the 2020 election, titled "Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency." Jon's Twitter handle is @JonAllenDC and Amie's handle is @AmieParnes.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ZkJzeOgoeoGv
Or here on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/789080031697232
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
- AUDIO: During Senate hearing today, FBI Director Christopher Wray comments on the Jan 6th insurrection and Domestic Terrorism
- AUDIO: During Senate hearing today, FBI Director Christopher Wray says no evidence Antifa played a role in the January 6 insurrection
- AXIOS: "U.S. sanctions Russian officials over Navalny poisoning and detention"
- AXIOS: "Democrats to take up immigration reform next week"
- AXIOS: "Texas to end all coronavirus restrictions"
- AXIOS: "Sen. Joe Manchin to propose $8 billion in clean energy tax credits"
- AXIOS: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces "ultra-millionaire" wealth tax bill"
- YAHOO NEWS: "2nd Democrat calls for investigation of DeSantis's vaccine distribution"
Leslie is then joined by Alex McCoy, Political Director of Common Defense, the country’s largest membership organization of progressive Veterans, with more than 180,000 members across the country.
The two discuss whether the Biden administration should withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, as well as what the administration's approach should be when it comes to relations with Iran.
The website for Common Defense is CommonDefense.us and their Twitter handle is @CommonDefense. Alex's handle is @AlexanderMcCoy4.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow. The two discuss the multiple far-right groups that have infiltrated and effectively taken over the Republican party, including Qanon.Peter's Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable analyzes former President Trump's speech at CPAC, the hold he has on the Republican party, and the threat that a future Trump candidacy presents to American democracy.
Brad, Tara and Mark also discuss the COVID stimulus package, raising the minimum wage, and whether the filibuster should be eliminated in the Senate.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and the founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as RDT Daily.
Tara’s unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER,” is 100% listener supported, free from corporate influence, and 5-star viewer-reviewed.
Join the resistance by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster and RDT Daily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mrxmwgNAWDGy
Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook3121
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
Over the past year—a year in which we saw some of the largest uprisings in support of racial justice in many years, in addition to a pandemic that disproportionately impacted Black Americans—many Americans have undergone a reckoning on systemic racism and its impact.
As a result, many organizations in the progressive advocacy and policy spaces are incorporating a more intentional and intersectional racial equity or racial justice lens into their work. Their goal is to ensure that advocacy and policy on all issues—from climate to reproductive rights to student debt—acknowledges and addresses the way that race and racism furthers harm against Black, Indigenous, and other individuals and communities of color.
To talk to Brent and Edwith more about what a racial equity framework looks like in practice, the resources that are available to organizations and individuals, and common missteps or misconceptions to avoid, they’re joined by two expert guests in the field.They are Nia E. Martin-Robinson, a founding partner at 'For The Culture,' and Krystal Leaphart, an operations and policy associate at the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women.
Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith. Nia E. Martin-Robinso's Twitter handle is @NiaEshu and Krystal Leaphart's handle is @Krystallisms.
During this episode, Leslie is joined by United Steelworkers President Tom Conway(USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
Leslie and Tom discuss America's desperate need for infrastructure investment, as evidenced by the recent failure of Texas' energy grid, and how that investment can create millions of stable, quality jobs.
Additionally, they analyze how the right infrastructure package can also boost America’s global competitiveness, strengthen supply chains, and ensure economic resiliency.
The website for the USW is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.
Brad and Atiba discuss the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on black families, the racism that helped fuel the Jan. 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and how President Biden has done in regard to addressing racial inequality in America during his first month in office.
Atiba Madyun is the former Division Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, as well as the author of the novel 'Saving Grace,' which is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. His website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the problems with the Texas power grid that helped to create the current energy crisis in the lone star state, and how climate change has factored into the problem. They also discuss the opportunities and challenges presented to the Biden administration ahead of its upcoming push for an expansive infrastructure package.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vOxwEYqoNMGB
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/233538098438808
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the Biden administration's plan to transform the American economy, how to deal with China, and what the administration's infrastructure plan should include.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
First, Leslie gives her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- AXIOS: "Pelosi announces "9/11-type Commission" to probe Capitol attack after Trump acquittal"
- AXIOS: "NAACP sues Trump for inciting Capitol riot"
- AXIOS: "Biden extends mortgage relief, moratorium on foreclosures"
- AXIOS: "Biden reopens federal health insurance marketplace for 3 months"
- AXIOS: "Biden, Hill Democrats plan to unveil immigration reform bill this week"
- WASHINGTON POST: "Biden is winning Republican support for his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. Just not in Washington."
Then, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
They discuss and analyze the CDC's new guidelines for how to operate schools safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
With a new President in office and the balance of power in Congress shifted, many advocates and activists hope that bold action will be taken to shrink the criminal legal system and invest in communities to end the gun violence epidemic—which both disproportionately impact young people, especially young people of color.
Young people between the ages of 18 to 35 make up only 30 percent of the U.S. adult population, but they represent 60 percent of adult arrests and 42 percent of adult prison admissions. The consequences have lifelong implications for the young people caught up in this system—and the impacts fall hardest on Black and Latinx communities.
To discuss what it will take to solve these public health crises and address the harms that these systems have had on individuals and communities, Brent and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests. They are Hassen Bashir, an advocacy associate with the team at Generation Progress, who is focused on criminal legal system reform and gun violence prevention, as well as Greg Jackson, the national advocacy director at the Community Justice Action Fund.
Greg's Twitter handle is @GregoryJackson and the handle for the Community Justice Action Fund is @CJACTIONFUND. Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress. Brent's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @Charlatanne.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
1. AXIOS: "Day 1 of Trump's second impeachment trial"
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AUDIO: House Impeachment Manager Jamie Raskin's opening impeachment trial statement
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AUDIO: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) refers to Trump's failed coup attempt as deserving of a mulligan
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CNN: "Millions who likely voted for Trump want him barred from future office"
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AXIOS: "CBO: $15 minimum wage would increase unemployment but lift 900,000 out of poverty"
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CNN: "Georgia secretary of state's office launches investigation into Trump's phone call"
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AXIOS: "How to deprogram America's extremists"
Leslie is then joined by Mimi Rocah, District Attorney of Westchester County, located just north of New York City, and a legal commentator.
The two discuss D.A. Rocah's new piece for USA Today, titled "We can fight hate in our communities before it escalates to violent crime and extremism."
Since taking office on January 1st, 2021, District Attorney Rocah has focused on rebuilding trust between law enforcement and the community, and shaping a safer and fairer criminal justice system for all of the county’s 950,000 residents. Rocah was a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York for 17 years, including five years as Chief of the Westchester Division for the U.S. Department of Justice. Mimi is also a legal commentator for national media.Her DA Twitter handle is @WestchesterDA and her personal Twitter handle is @MimiRocah1.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John discuss the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump, the COVID-19 stimulus, and the dangers of the extremism that is pushed by Republicans like Senator Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the violent rhetoric of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and how Congress should respond to it. They also get into the details of the $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package that has the backing of President Biden, including the expansion of tax credits for parents with children. Additionally, they analyze what impact that cancelling student debt and raising the minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour would have on the economy.
Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout.Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1gqxvoZwQzWKB
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/771701863695318
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
1. AXIOS: "Impeachment managers call Trump "singularly responsible" for Capitol riots"
2. AUDIO: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recounting her horrifying experience hiding in her office during the insurrection
3. REUTERS: "'He invited us': Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump in novel legal defense"
Leslie is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They discuss his newest piece for 'Washington Monthly,' which is titled, "Biden Opts for Growth and Equity While Republicans Whine."
Leslie also talks with Dr. Shapiro about the new report that he wrote on the impact that free tuition has on public colleges and universities.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
They analyze President Biden's National Security Team, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Brad and Colonel Leighton also discuss the troubling number of military veterans that were involved in the Jan. 6th Capitol riots, as well as how the U.S. may deal with the threat of Iran finalizing the development of a nuclear bomb.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses whether unity is possible in the current state that America is in politically. They also discuss the current talks between President Biden and Congress regarding a new COVID-19 stimulus package.
Tara is a New York City based comedian and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 100% listener supported and 5-star viewer-reviewed.
You can help keep independent liberal media alive, and free from corporate influence, by becoming a patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1yNxaWAlNZqGj
Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook2121
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Today the awesome Moe Vela guest hosts my show! Moe served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of then Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Moe, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Moe holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
Moe is first joined by Stacie Olivares, Chief Investment Officer of Lendistry, a minority-owned CDFI and fintech lender that provides small business loans at affordable rates. Stacie is also a Trustee of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension in the United States.
Moe and Stacie discuss her plight as a woman in a 'man’s industry,' as well as the challenges of access to capital for women entrepreneurs.
Then Moe is joined by Eric Mitchell, a National Media Contributor, the CEO of Lifeflip Media, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Eric tells Moe how and why he went from a conservative former military guy to a progressive advocate. He also talks with Moe about how we can overcome the current political divide in the United States.
You can follow Moe on Twitter where his handle is @MoeVela.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
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During today's episode, they discuss how the Democrats now controlling the White House and Congress has massive implications for many different policy areas, including climate. In President Biden’s first week in office, his administration has already signed several executive orders reversing harmful policies from the Trump administration and establishing new policies that experts agree will help us better address the climate crisis. Today, declared “Climate Day” by the White House, Biden signed an executive order establishing a White House interagency council on environmental justice, creating an office of health and climate equity at the Health and Human Services Department, and forming a separate environmental justice office at the Justice Department.
To break down some of the immediate actions that the Biden administration has taken on climate and where policy experts and environmental justice advocates hope that the administration and Congress will go from here, Brent and Edwith are joined by two expert guests:
They are LaTricea Adams, the founder, CEO, and president of Black Millennials 4 Flint, and Alexandria Villaseñor, the founder of Earth Uprising.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their organizations:
Black Millennials 4 Flint - @BM4Flint, Earth Uprising - @Earth_Uprising, Alexandria Villaseñor - @AlexandriaV2005
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @CharlatAnne.
First, Leslie gives her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
- WASHINGTON POST: "White House expected to tell governors they will get more coronavirus vaccine starting next week"
- Axios-Ipsos poll: Trust in federal coronavirus response surges
- WASHINGTON POST: "Biden to reopen ACA insurance marketplaces as pandemic has cost millions of Americans their coverage"
- AXIOS: "McConnell drops filibuster demand, paving way for power-sharing deal"
- AXIOS: "Sanders says Democrats will push coronavirus relief package through with simple majority"
Then, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
They discuss the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including:
- Moderna announcing that its COVID-19 vaccine is effective against new variants of the virus that first appeared in the U.K. and in South Africa
- President Biden saying that he thinks that any American adult who wants a vaccine can expect to receive one by spring
- What rate per day that the U.S. needs to be vaccinating people at in order to reach herd immunity against the virus
- Communities of color falling behind in America's vaccine effort
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical GlobaJohns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Johns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad breakdown the upcoming second impeachment trial for Donald Trump in the Senate. They also analyze Justice Merrick Garland as President Biden's choice for Attorney General, plus whether they think that Biden will have to govern by executive order due to Senate filibuster rules.
Brad is then joined by Jeneé Osterheldt for the second half of the show. Jeneé is a Boston Globe culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts.
Brad and Jeneé discuss what role racism is playing in our country's governing and politics at the moment. They also analyze the huge impact that National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman had on President Biden's inauguration.
The Boston Globe also has a vertical that is curated by Jeneé called, "A Beautiful Resistance."
It is a series of stories about Black joy and Black lives. The aim is to amplify the truth of Black folk and other people of color living as their fullest selves in a region, in a country, set up to keep them from doing just that – their lives are more than police brutality and suffering. Black lives are a beautiful resistance, and the platform is providing the space for Black people to tell their stories in their own terms, because “even the most well-meaning white person will never tell our stories how we tell our stories.” A Beautiful Resistance, which features an Instagram channel (@abeautifulresistance), features videos, events and stories of blackness – through stories and struggles of six people in New England, under the lens of love. (Link here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/special-reports/a-beautiful-resistance/)
You can follow Jeneé on Twitter, where her handle is @SincerelyJenee.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPJqXqYLLeGb
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss President Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan, his invoking the Defense Production Act to fight COVID-19, and what Donald Trump accomplished for American manufacturing during his time as President.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss President Biden's inauguration, the first series of executive orders that he signed, as well as what former President Trump's the legacy will be.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Will Jawando and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable continues discussing the topic from the first half of the show, while also analyzing whether Democrats should continue impeachment proceedings into the Senate.
Will Jawando is Councilmember At-Large for Montgomery County, Maryland. Described as “the progressive leader we need” by revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis, Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama.
During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the U.S. Department of Education.
Will's handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @WillJawando.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1BdGYYVrQMQGX
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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A selection of audio clips from today's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
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AXIOS: "Voters favor Biden's climate policies, but few view issue as top priority"
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NBC NEWS: "Some QAnon followers lose hope after Inauguration"
She's then joined by Moe Vela, who served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of then Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
Leslie and Moe discuss today's inauguration, and what happens to former President Trump and the Republican party after losing control of both the White House and the Senate.
You can follow Moe on Twitter, where his handle is @MoeVela.
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Leslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers.
The two discuss President-Elect Biden's pro-worker agenda.
Here are more details on the specific items that they touched on during their conversation.
Joe Biden’s campaign centered on calls for pro-worker legislation that would strengthen organizing rights and increase unionization rates in workplaces. Now that the American people have voted into office a candidate who ran on the strongest pro-worker stance in decades, Biden’s administration has the opportunity to advance the interests of working people through several legislative and policy initiatives:
- For short-term relief, Biden has indicated he will immediately pass relief aid for workers in the form of direct payments to curb the economic depression felt by the working class during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He’s also called for legislation that increases the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, which would increase pay for tens of millions of workers. The minimum wage was last raised in 2009.
Biden’s administration must also support workers in the longer term. He could do this by passing a number of pro-worker policies championed by the USW and the labor movement, for example:
- Increasing retirement and healthcare security by:
- Strengthening the social security trust fund
- Lowering drug costs
- Replenishing the Medicare trust fund
- Protecting the pension funds of millions of working Americans
Passing legislation that will protect fundamental rights for working people, including:
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The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, the most comprehensive pro-labor law since the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, which would give workers more bargaining power on the job
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Appointing National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) leadership with pro-worker agendas and track records, so the agency protects workers instead of corporate interests
Investing in America’s workers and the environment through:
- Addressing America’s infrastructure crisis through investments to modernize both cities and rural areas
- Increased attention toward clean technologies and efficient manufacturing processes
- Using American labor to manufacture materials domestically for infrastructure projects
- Purchasing American-made materials for construction projects
Hard-working Americans have spoken by electing a pro-labor candidate to office. It is now up to the labor movement and its allies to push for the swift passage of these and many other important policies that will protect current and future generations of the working class.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. Roy Houseman's handle is @RoyHouseman.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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WASHINGTON POST: "Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access"
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AXIOS: "Biden on his nearly $2 trillion plan: "We cannot afford inaction”"
3A. NEW YORK TIMES: "The Capitol Police is investigating whether lawmakers gave pre-riot building tours, as Pelosi names leader of security review"
3B. AUDIO: Speaker Pelosi says if members of Congress are found to have aided the insurrectionists then they should be prosecuted
- WASHINGTON POST: "How the rioters who stormed the Capitol came dangerously close to Pence"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Olivier Knox, new Anchor of 'The Daily 202' at The Washington Post, a midday newsletter about politics and policy.
They discuss President Trump's approval rating falling to an all time low, a new court filing by federal prosecutors stating that Capitol rioters intended to 'capture and assassinate' government officials, and how some members of Congress are being investigated by the Capitol Police to see if they gave pre-riot building tours to those who then participated in the riots.
Olivier's Twitter handle is @OKnox, and the website for 'The Daily 202' is TinyURL.com/TheDaily202.
Leslie's Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi, guest hosts today's show.
He shares what he finds to be the most consequential and interesting floor speeches from today's House impeachment vote.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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AUDIO: Trump calls his speech leading to Capitol Riots 'totally appropriate'
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AUDIO: Congressman Madison Cawthorn tells a TurningPoint USA rally to 'lightly threaten' their members of Congress during speech given on the morning of the Capitol Riots
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AUDIO: Verbal scuffle ensues in the House Rules Committee as Jim McGovern tries, unsuccessfully, to get Jim Jordan to admit the election was not stolen
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: "Democratic Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider tests positive for COVID: Lashes out at GOP colleagues who would not wear masks"
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AXIOS: "WHO warns world won't achieve coronavirus herd immunity in 2021"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Col. Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They analyze the pro-Trump riots at the Capitol on January 6th, as well as three new plots to overthrow the government, which House Democrats were briefed on today.
Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro is the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss:- Current state of the economy. 140K lost jobs last week, highest since April.
- What should President-Elect Biden do to fix the economy?
- What can he do given political limitations?
- Who's who on the Biden economic team? (Janet Yellen, Cecilia Rouse, etc. )
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The panel discusses the pro-Trump Capitol riots, the subsequent impeachment proceedings, President-Elect Biden's inauguration, and more.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest hosts for today's show are Mark Grimaldi and Brad Bannon.
They discuss President Trump inciting his supporters, who then violently stormed the Capitol. Mark and Brad also analyze the significance of Democrats flipping the Senate thanks to Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff winning their runoff elections in Georgia.
Brad is the host of 'Deadline D.C.,' which airs each Monday from 3-4pm ET. He also runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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AXIOS: 13 Senators Threaten to Object to President-Elect Biden's Electoral College Victory
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AUDIO: CNN's Jim Sciutto pushes GOP Rep. Clay Higgins, who will object to certification of electoral votes, over baseless claims of election fraud
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NBC NEWS: "Thousands of Atlanta Ballots at Risk Ahead of Pivotal Georgia Senate Runoffs as Mail Delays Drag On"
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AXIOS: "Vaccine distribution's information mess"
Then, Leslie is joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, and a political analyst for the National Journal Group.
The two discuss today's Senate runoff elections in Georgia, as well as what type of hold President Trump could have on the Republican Party once he is no longer President.
Charlie Cook is also a Political Analyst for NBC News. In 1984, Charlie founded the independent, non-partisan Cook Political Report. Now, with a staff of six, it is a publication that the New York Times once said was “a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative” while CBS News’ Bob Schieffer called it “the bible of the political community.”
The late David Broder of The Washington Post, long considered "the Dean of the Washington press corp", once wrote that Charlie Cook is “perhaps the best non-partisan tracker of Congressional races.”
In 2010, Charlie was the co-recipient of the American Political Science Association’s prestigious Carey McWilliams award to honor “a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics."
Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad and Shawn discuss how some congressional Republicans are planning to baselessly challenge the electoral college certification of President-Elect Biden. They also preview the two Senate runoff elections happening tomorrow in Georgia.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Nick Guthman and Mark Grimaldi. The panel details President Trump's phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, during which the President threatened Raffensperger if he didn't find 11,780 presidential votes for Trump. The panel also touches on the Georgia Senate runoffs, and then evaluates what young people and progressives are hoping that President-Elect Biden will achieve during his time in the oval office.
Nick Guthman is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1dRKZNkLpdbKB
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John detail the inadequacy of the new pandemic relief package. They also analyze the current assault on American democracy, including on both a national scale, and in Georgia.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Bina Venkataraman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses:
- What does the battle over the new pared down pandemic stimulus package tell us about what Biden's presidency may be like?
- President-Elect Biden's cabinet in general, and his environmental choices in particular
- Prospects for progress next year. How can Biden govern and fix America with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the way?
Bina Venkataraman is the Editorial Page editor for 'the Boston Globe.' She is an MIT lecturer, a fellow at New America and the director of Global Policy Initiatives at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. Bina previously was a journalist for The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and served as senior adviser for climate change innovation in the Obama White House. She is the author of "The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age."
Her Twitter handle is @binajv.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1RDGlPMNQqkGL
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/659965870764678/videos/732202074084302
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss AAM's 10-part blog series called "The Build Back Better Blueprint." They focus in on the following entries from the series:
- Joe Biden’s China Challenge
- Stop Currency Manipulation, Start Creating Jobs
- It’s Time for a U.S.-China Reset
- Will the U.S. Get Its Money’s Worth on Currency Policy?
- Companies Are Discovering the Real Costs of Doing Business With China
WEBSITEs: 1. AAM - www.AmericanManufacturing.org 2. 2020 #MadeinAmerica Gift Guide - TinyURL.com/MadeInUSAGifts
TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM
INSTAGRAM: @AmericanManufacturing
FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/AmericanManufacturing
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two discuss the multiple crises that President-Elect Biden will be facing once he's inaugurated on Jan. 20th. They also outline what executive orders that Biden could take upon entering office, and what types of obstacles that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may try to place in Biden's way.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Will Jawando and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses America's desperate need for COVD-19 pandemic relief, and what President-Elect Biden might be able to do in the way of a stimulus package once he takes office. Also, as a former member of the Obama administration, Will shares his personal expertise on the Cabinet nominations of President-Elect Biden.
Will Jawando is Councilmember At-Large for Montgomery County, Maryland. Described as “the progressive leader we need” by revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis, Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama.
During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the U.S. Department of Education.
Will's handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @WillJawando.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ZkJzegyyoXGv
Today the awesome Moe Vela guest hosts my show! Moe served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Moe, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Moe holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
He's first joined by Jean Card, Co-Host of 'BiPodisan,' to talk bridging the gap between the political left and right.
Then Basil Seggos, the Commissioner of the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, talks a huge priority for President-Elect Biden, climate change. The two also discuss the damage that President Trump has done to the EPA, and the opportunity to repair and strengthen the organization.
Here are the Twitter handles for everyone who appeared on today's show:
Moe Vela - @MoeVela
Jean Card - @JeanCard
Basil Seggos - @BasilSeggos
Leslie is first joined by Catherine Gray, Co-Founder of the 'She Angels Foundation,' which works to generate funds in order to support female founded non profits that are helping women.
They discuss how America has a female VP on her way to the White House, but still has a 98 percent gap in funding of women-led startups— a glaring indicator of gender inequity and unmet potential economic growth in the United States. Catherine also details the work that she and her organization are doing to address this inequity.
The website for her foundation is SheAngelsFoundation.org, and the Twitter handle for her film series is @SheAngelsSeries.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Col. Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They evaluate President-Elect Biden's nominee for Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin.
Leslie and Colonel Leighton also discuss the debate around choosing someone to fill the position who recently finished their active duty military service.
Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.' His Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two preview the Georgia Senate runoff elections. They also discuss what they believe a Biden administration will look like, and what it might be able to accomplish depending on whether the Senate will be controlled by Republicans or Democrats.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable details the dire need for a COVID-19 stimulus package. Unless Congress swiftly passes a stimulus bill:
- Nearly 7 million Americans are at risk of being evicted and without homes as the CDC’s temporary moratorium on evictions is set to expire Dec. 31;
- Millions more will slip into poverty and become food insecure;
- On Dec. 26, 12 million more unemployed people will lose their federal and state unemployment benefits as the remaining $300 weekly bonus as the CARES Act dries up
- The pause on federal student loans is set to end on Jan. 31, meaning loan officers will soon be able to start charging interest again
Brad, Tara and Mark also discuss whether they believe Trump will be the Republican nominee for President in 2024.
Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and the founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as RDT Daily.
Tara’s unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER,” is 100% listener supported, free from corporate influence, and 5-star viewer-reviewed.
Join the resistance by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster and RDT Daily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: www.periscope.tv/w/1RDGlPDVLljGL
Or here on Facebook Live: www.tinyurl.com/BradFacebook12720
During this episode, Leslie is joined by United Steelworkers President Tom Conway(USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
Leslie and Tom discuss how time is quickly running out for Congress – and specifically the Senate – to pass COVID-19 relief as tens of millions of Americans continue to struggle to make rent payments and put food on the table.
Unless Congress swiftly passes a stimulus bill:
- Nearly 7 million Americans are at risk of being evicted and without homes as the CDC’s temporary moratorium on evictions is set to expire Dec. 31;
- Millions more will slip into poverty and become food insecure;
- The pause on federal student loans is set to end Dec. 31, meaning loan officers will soon be able to start charging interest again;
- On Dec. 26, 12 million more unemployed people will lose their federal and state unemployment benefits as the remaining $300 weekly bonus as the CARES Act dries up.
There’s a bill ready:
- The House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act back in May – a $3 trillion relief package that would stimulate the economy and help American people stay afloat.
- And last month a record breaking 80 million Americans voted for Joe Biden, in no small part because they know the country needs more help from elected leaders.
- But the Senate refused to touch the stimulus bill, preferring instead to ram through Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation.
The House updated the HEROES Act this fall. It would provide crucial assistance to Americans fighting to pay their bills by:
- Funneling aid toward local, state and tribal governments to keep necessary public services up and running;
- Expanding paid sick days, family and medical leave, and unemployment compensation;
- Protecting essential workers by establishing a fund for employers to provide premium pandemic pay;
- Providing COBRA subsidies for laid-off workers;
- Protecting essential workers and helping stop the spread of the virus by establishing requirements for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing
- Extending and expanding the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures, which is set to expire Dec. 31 and leave thousands at risk of homelessness
- It’d be especially important for workers because it would require OSHA to establish an infectious disease standard – keeping employers accountable for COVID regulations, thereby increasing workplace safety.
A relief bill like the HEROES Act is not only necessary to repair the economy – it is needed to help our health care workers and stop the spread of the virus.
It would give health care workers the resources they need to conduct COVID-19 testing, track community spread, and fight the infection rate, while researchers and manufacturers work furiously to produce and distribute a vaccine.
There have also been a number of smaller solutions proposed that would at least serve as a beginning point for recovery, but Mitch McConnell continues to stand in the way of comprehensive help.
- Some states are scraping together funds to soften the blow of federal inaction.
- This week Democratic senators pushed to bring back enhanced unemployment benefits.
- And a bipartisan group of Senators put forward a much smaller stimulus bill that Mitch McConnell called, "a waste of time."
If you'd like to call Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's Senate office and urge him to pass the HEROES Act, or the smaller bipartisan relief package, his Senate phone number is (202) 224-2541.
The website for the USW is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how, after over a year of campaigning and organizing, a record number of Americans turned out on or before November 3rd to cast a ballot. Although it took several (very long) days for many races to be called, the results for most of them have now been decided—with a couple of notable exceptions.
In Georgia, a battleground state that Joe Biden ultimately won in the presidential race, two different Senate races are heading for a runoff on January 5th. According to Georgia election laws, candidates needed to win 50% of the vote in the November election to avoid a runoff, which none of the candidates for Senate did.
The enormous turnout of young voters, and particularly young voters of color, in Georgia played a significant role in Joe Biden’s victory in the state. Now, Senate campaigns are working hard through the holiday season to sustain the momentum from the November election and get out the vote for the two January 5th runoff elections.
To break down the role that young voters of color played in Georgia in November and what Senate campaigns must do to earn their votes on January 5th, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests:
●Krys White, a political consultant and the former National Black Youth Vote Manager at NextGen America, as well as a founding Member of Our Black Party & Co-founder of Black Millennials 4 Flint.
●And Dominik Whitehead, the national civic engagement director at the NAACP
Our Black Party's website is OurBlackParty.org and their Twitter handle is @OurBlackParty. Krys's Twitter handle is @KrysWhiteSpeaks. The website for the NAACP is NAACP.org and their Twitter handle is @NAACP. Dominik's handle is @D_Whitehead87.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is first joined by Catherine Gray, Co-Founder of the 'She Angels Foundation,' which works to generate funds in order to support female founded non profits that are helping women.
They discuss how, on this 'Giving Tuesday,' America has a female VP on her way to the White House, but still has a 98 percent gap in funding of women-led startups— a glaring indicator of gender inequity and unmet potential economic growth in the United States.Catherine also details the work that she and her organization are doing to address this inequity.
The website for her foundation is SheAngelsFoundation.org, and the Twitter handle for her film series is @SheAngelsSeries.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo. Dr. Nuzzo is a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, and the Department of Epidemiology, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
She is also part of Johns Hopkins University’s COVID-19 Testing Insights Initiative, which is working to fill the void of publicly accessible COVID-19 testing data.
Dr. Nuzzo shares thoughts from her recent op-ed in The New York Times, titled, "COVID-19 Data Is a Mess. We Need a Way to Make Sense of It."
You can follow her on Twitter, where her handle is @JenniferNuzzo.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They discuss the following issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Current status of the COVID-9 pandemic
- Prospects for vaccines
- What the Trump Administration should be doing to give the Biden Administration a head start on fighting COVID-19
- What steps President-Elect Biden should take immediately after his inauguration to combat COVID-19- Why Americans should stay home for Thanksgiving (recommended by the CDC)
Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. He is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). The Center is doing a lot of COVID-19 related work in the US and beyond. Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with the Boston Globe Opinion Writer Abdallah Fayyad, and progressive activist Mark J. Grimaldi.
The roundtable discusses:
-President-Elect Biden's nominees for his cabinet, including Antony Blinken for Secretary of State, Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary, Linda Thomas-Greenfield for Ambassador to the United Nations, Alejandro Mayorkas for Homeland Security Secretary, Jake Sullivan for National Security Adviser,
Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence and John Kerry as Climate Enjoy for National Security
- What President-Elect Biden can do to regarding an economic stimulus package, and an infrastructure bill, if Republicans retain control of the Senate following the two upcoming Georgia runoff elections
- How President-Elect Biden can balance the left and center lanes of the Democratic party as his administration begins creating public policy
Abdallah Fayyad is an opinion writer and Editorial Board member at The Boston Globe. He was previously a researcher at The Atlantic, and holds a degree in economics from American University. His Twitter handle is @Abdallah_Fayyad.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lDxLpWEEwPxm
Or here on Facebook Live: http://www.tinyurl.com/BradFacebook112320
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how the 2020 election results were made possible by the record-breaking turnout of young Americans and the decisive voter choice of young voters of color. At Generation Progress, they’ve always rejected the tired stereotype that young people aren’t politically engaged, but this election perhaps more than any other demonstrated the immense political power of millennials and Gen Z. After years of activism and organizing based on the issues they care about and record-breaking turnout in the 2018 midterm elections, young people have managed to not only maintain but build on their momentum to get to where they are today.
To break down how young people were able to impact the election in such a huge way and where they go from here, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two experts from URGE (Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity). They are Monica Edwards, the federal policy manager at URGE, and Jaz González, URGE’s digital campaign manager.
URGE's website is URGE.org and their Twitter handle is @Urge_org. Monica's Twitter handle is @monicaredwards and Jaz's handle is @jazz_956_g.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
1A. AUDIO: Georgia secretary of state says Lindsey Graham implied he should try to throw away ballots, also tells of death threats he and wife had received
1B. CNN: "Witness corroborates claim that Lindsey Graham asked about tossing ballots in Georgia"
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AXIOS: "COVID cases are peaking now in most of the country...but our attention isn't"
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AXIOS: "States enact new restrictions amid record COVID-19 hospitalizations"
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ABC NEWS: "Fauci: If vast majority get vaccinated life could be close to normal by fall 2021"
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BUZZFEED NEWS: "Joe Biden Is Moving On With The Presidential Transition With A Diverse White House Staff"
For the second half of the episode, Leslie is joined by Scott Wilkinson, CEO of AlphaVu, which specializes in advanced network science. Their technology empowers their clients with competitive intelligence, message control, and smart engagement. AlphaVu also has a new patent-pending technology designed to provide policymakers with the tools and knowledge to identify and combat misinformation within digital conversations.
Leslie and Scott discuss misinformation surrounding COVID-19, vaccines and the 2020 election. They also explore what can be done to combat misinformation online.
The website for AlphaVu is AlphaVu.com and their Twitter handle is @AlphaVu. Scott's handle is @SGWilk.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Lt. Col. Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. They discuss the following topics:
- The national security implications of President Trump's failure to begin a transition to the administrationof President-Elect Biden
- The differences between Trump and Biden's national security policies toward China, Russia, NATO and the Middle East- China’s continuing crackdown in Xinjiang, its recent efforts to curtail democracy in Hong Kong, and what this means for U.S. efforts to keep China in check- The removal of key Pentagon officials as well as the naming of a Trump loyalist to be the NSA General Counsel, a civil service appointment
Lt. Col. Leighton founded Cedric Leighton Associates in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with the Dem List's Kim Scott, and progressive activist Mark J. Grimaldi.
The roundtable analyzes why Democrats failed to win congressional and down ballot races this election cycle, and what they can do better in 2022. The trio also discusses how Americans voted on 2020 ballot initiatives regarding healthcare, marijuana, abortion, and more.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1LyxBdeLyyoGN
Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook111620
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Leslie begins the show by giving her take on the latest news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered during the segment:
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AXIOS: "Coronavirus cases rise by 40%"
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AXIOS: "More than 130 Secret Service officers reportedly under coronavirus quarantine"
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L.A. TIMES: "Super-spreading wedding party demonstrates COVID-19 risk posed by holiday gatherings"
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NBC NEWS: "Left out of Covid-19 vaccine planning, Biden advisers developing their own distribution strategy"
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NBC News Decision Desk has called the State of Georgia for Joe Biden, bringing his electoral vote total to 306
Then, Leslie is joined by Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist and a Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists in Washington DC, and Chief Health Economist for Microclinic International.
The two discuss U.S. COVID-19 cases rising by 40% over the past week, how U.S. hospitals are close to being completely overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, and the COVID-19 taskforce that President-Elect Joe Biden is putting together to battle the virus when he takes office on January 20th of next year.
In January of 2020, Dr. Feigl-Ding was recognized in the media as one of the first to alert the public on the pandemic risk of COVID-19. He is part of FAS’s work to stop COVID misinformation, and communication with lay public.
He was previously a faculty and researcher at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School between 2004-2020.
His Twitter handle is @DrEricDing.
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Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. These are the stories that she covered:
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AUDIO: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, when speaking to reporters today, refuses to acknowledge President-Elect Biden's victory and says there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration
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AUDIO: President-Elect Biden downplays President Trump refusing to concede
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AUDIO: President-Elect Biden on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refusing to recognize Biden's win
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NEWSWEEK: "Fauci Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine, Says High-Risk Could Get it in December"
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AXIOS: "Biden transition threatens legal action on GSA decision"
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AXIOS: "Team of international observers says it saw no evidence of systematic fraud in U.S. elections"
Leslie is then joined by Jessica Levinson, Professor at Loyola Law School, founding director of Loyola's Public Service Institute, and host of the 'Passing Judgment podcast.' Jessica's Twitter handle is @LevinsonJessica and the handle for her podcast is @PassJudgementPod.
Leslie and Jessica discuss Attorney General Bill Barr's letter to U.S. Attorneys authorizing them to open election-fraud investigations “if there are clear and apparently-credible allegations of irregularities that, if true, could potentially impact the outcome of a federal election in an individual State.”
They also analyze Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments today that there will be a "smooth transition to a second Trump administration."
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Here are the questions that Brad and John explore during the first half of the show:
- What do the election results say about America in 2020?
- President-Elect Biden won somewhat narrowly. But, barring a win in both of Georgia's January runoff elections, Democrats failed to win the Senate, and lost House seats. Why did we not see more of a 'Blue Wave?'
- President-Elect Biden says that his top two priorities are the pandemic and the economy. Is that the right course to chart?
- Exit polls indicate that President Trump had a huge advantage with Americans who voted on the economy. What can President-Elect Biden and Democrats do to fix this?
- Can President-Elect Biden pass legislation for major structural change in the economy, climate change, and health care through a Republican controlled Senate?
- Can Democrats win both runoff elections in Georgia to take control of the Senate?
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Jeneé Osterheldt, a Boston Globe culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts.
Brad is then joined by Jeneé Osterheldt for the second half of the show. Jeneé is a Boston Globe culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts.
Brad and Jeneé talk about the significance of Kamala Harris, both a woman and a person of color, being elected as Vice President of the United States.
They also discuss how a future Biden administration can work on addressing systemic racism in the U.S.
The Boston Globe is launching a new vertical curated by Jeneé called, "A Beautiful Resistance."
It is a series of stories about Black joy and Black lives. The aim is to amplify the truth of Black folk and other people of color living as their fullest selves in a region, in a country, set up to keep them from doing just that – their lives are more than police brutality and suffering. Black lives are a beautiful resistance, and the platform is providing the space for Black people to tell their stories in their own terms, because “even the most well-meaning white person will never tell our stories how we tell our stories.” A Beautiful Resistance, which features an Instagram channel (@abeautifulresistance), features videos, events and stories of blackness – through stories and struggles of six people in New England, under the lens of love – launches on November 11. (Link here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/special-reports/a-beautiful-resistance/)
You can follow Jeneé on Twitter, where her handle is @SincerelyJenee.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1zqKVXQDnDMJB
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Leslie begins today's episode with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the two stories that she covers:
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CNN: "Biden poised to move quickly on transition if he's declared winner"
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AXIOS: ""This is getting insane": Republicans rebuke Trump over baseless election claims"
During the second half of the episode, Leslie is joined by Areva Martin, an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host, and television producer.sw
The two discuss the significance of the U.S. electing its first female Vice President, Kamala Harris, if Joe Biden ends up prevailing in the election.
Areva has positioned herself as a critical voice for social justice and used her razor-sharp point of view to become America’s go-to advocate.
She attended the University of Chicago and graduated with honors before earning a law degree from Harvard Law School.
Areva’s ability to highlight the important struggles that minorities (especially women) are facing this year, has placed her at the top of every major list of media.
Recently, Areva has been active in the defense of minorities this year, while also eloquently illustrating the importance of women being at the front of the political conversations. Areva has also been a good friend of VP candidate Kamala Harris since the two met during their college years.
Her website is www. ArevaMartin.com and her Twitter handle is @ArevaMartin.
Leslie is joined by Mark Levine, host of 'The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine,' which can be heard Thursdays from 3-4pm ET. Mark is also the State Delegate for Virginia's 45th district, and a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
The two discuss and analyze the presidential and congressional election results, including the results that are still expected to come in as votes continue to be counted.
You can check out Mark's website at MarkLevineTalk.com, and follow him on Twitter where his handle is @MarkLevineTalk, or on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/MarkLevineTalk.
Leslie begins today's show with a monologue on why it is so important to exercise your right to vote in the 2020 elections.
Then, she does her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she covered:
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AXIOS: "Biden campaign believes it has 8-point battleground early vote lead"
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AXIOS: "Generals privately brief news anchors, promise no military role in election"
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AXIOS: "Judge orders USPS sweep for remaining mail ballots in swing states"
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NBC NEWS: "Trump campaign asks Pennsylvania counties for sensitive election security information"
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AXIOS: "Birx contradicts Trump in election eve memo urging coronavirus action"
Lastly, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
The two analyze early voting data, and poll numbers, to breakdown who they believe has the most likely path to 270 electoral votes between Joe Biden and President Trump. They also discuss how the timing of when votes are counted in different battleground states could affect how long it takes to find out who won the election.Additionally, Brad details his prediction as to who he believes will win the presidency and control of the Senate.
You can hear Brad guest host for me each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'
Brad also writes a column each Monday on the 2020 Presidential race for The Hill.
You can read Brad's columns at MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch full shows of 'Deadline D.C.' at Periscope.tv/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The two preview the battle for the White House and the Senate on the eve of the 2020 election, including the key state of Pennsylvania where Sarah resides. They also cover how the counting of mail-in ballots could affect when we find out the results of the election.
Sarah is a 2 time Telly Award winner, and now hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their Twitter handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah.
During the second half of the show, Brad is re-joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They discuss the state of the economy heading into election day, why roughly half of voters still approve of President Trump's performance on the economy when it's in such bad shape, and what Joe Biden's plan to rebuild the economy looks like if he is elected President.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is www.Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vOGwkXEPoWG.
Leslie is joined by two separate guests during this episode to help explore America's political landscape with just four days until the 2020 elections.
During the first half hour, Leslie is joined by her good friend and colleague, Harris Faulkner. Harris is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor for Fox News Channel. She currently anchors two daily daytime programs - Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner (weekdays, 1-2PM/ET) and serves as the co-anchor of Outnumbered (weekdays, 12-1PM/ET).
You can follow her on both Twitter and Instagram using the handle @HarrisFaulkner.
Leslie and Harris discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the election, Texas early voting exceeding the state's entire 2016 voting total, staying friends when you don't always agree politically, and how much we can trust the 2020 polls.
During the second half hour, Leslie is joined by Katelyn Kivel, a Lansing-based Political Reporter for 'The 'Gander.' Through original, on-the-ground reporting, and human-focused storytelling, the 'Gander strives to cover the issues and forces that shape the lives and livelihoods of all Michiganders.
You can follow Katelyn on Twitter using the handle @KatelynKivel and the 'Gander at @GanderNewsroom.
Leslie and Katelyn discuss President Trump saying that the pandemic is over despite the U.S. breaking its record for daily COVID-19 infections, suburban Michiganders swinging to Joe Biden after the current economic crisis hit, and the fight to ban guns at Michigan polling places on election day.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how, on Monday night, the Senate Republicans (minus Susan Collins) voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court after a rushed confirmation process that occurred while voters across the country were voting early in record numbers. Barrett’s extreme originalist view of the Constitution, which holds that the constitution must be interpreted exactly as it was intended to be interpreted when it was ratified in 1788, means that she is likely to rule very conservatively on the court. And at only 48 years old, Barrett could potentially be on the Court for the next 40+ years, which means that young people may be impacted by decisions that she makes for the rest of our lives.
To break down the hypocrisy of this confirmation process, what is at stake for issues that impact young people in this country, and the potential Court reforms we could see presented in the coming months, they’re joined by Andrea Sosa, the co-executive director of 'Young People For' and Anisha Singh, the Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
You can find out more about 'Young People For' by visiting their website at https://linktr.ee/youngpeoplefor, or following them on Twitter at @YP4 or Instagram at @youngpeoplefor. Andrea Sosa's Twitter handle is @AndreaSosa. You can find out more about the 'Planned Parenthood Action Fund' by visiting their website at www.plannedparenthoodaction.org or following them at @PPact on both Twitter and Instagram. Anisha Singh's Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two analyze whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump's policies will be better for American manufacturing, and also compare each candidate's 'Buy American' initiatives.
Additionally, they breakdown a new Economic Policy Institute report, which shows that "investment in infrastructure and clean energy would create at least 6.9 million good jobs."
The website for the Alliance for American Manufacturing is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
You can also find them on Instagram at @AmericanManufacturing and Facebook at Facebook.com/AmericanManufacturing.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad and Shawn discuss whether the Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett spells the end for Obamacare and Roe v. Wade. They also analyze what Joe Biden might do in the way of reforms to the high court if he is elected President.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Nick Guthman. Nick is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Brad and Nick discuss how youth organizing is going for the 2020 election cycle, and what Nick expects turnout to be for this year's presidential and congressional elections.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch episodes of his show at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by none other than Leslie Marshall herself. Leslie gives her take on the current state of the presidential race, and previews this coming Thursday's final presidential debate.
During the second half hour, Brad is joined by Anisha Singh and Mark Grimaldi.
The trio recaps last week's Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, and analyzes why she is such a huge threat to Roe v. Wade and the Affordable Care Act (and the over 30 million Americans who have health insurance through the ACA).
Anisha Singh, Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YqKDpoqzZvKV
Leslie is first joined by Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States.
The two discuss why the supreme court nomination hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett have completely failed the American people. Ian also explains how having a 6-3 conservative majority on the court could present a grave danger to our democracy, health care for over 20 million Americans, and more.
Ian is the author of "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted."
He previously clerked for Judge Eric L. Clay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and served as a 'Teach For America' corps member in the Mississippi Delta.
Ian's Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Christine Pelosi, an attorney, author, and advocate. Christine has served as a public interest lawyer in San Francisco and Washington DC, is Chair of the California Democratic Party Women’s Caucus, and a member of the Democratic National Committee, where she co-founded the DNC Veterans and Military Families Council and is a vice chair.
And of course, we all know and love her Mom, the great House Speaker Nancy Pelosi! You can follow Christine on twitter at @sfpelosi.
Leslie and Christine breakdown soundbites from last night's dueling presidential town halls. Joe Biden answered questions from voters and moderator George Stephanopoulos on ABC, and Donald Trump did the same from voters and moderator Savannah Guthrie on NBC.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they highlight how we are only 20 days away from Election Day 2020, which will be the last day for voters to cast a ballot in this election. In a year that has been dominated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it should not come as a surprise that this election night may unfold a little differently than past ones. The timeline for certifying election results in particular is looking like it will be significantly longer than in past elections, which for Americans who are used to knowing the outcome of Presidential elections in particular by the end of election night, could leave us vulnerable to the spread of misinformation.
To help Brent and Charlotte break down what to expect from election night 2020, and the ensuing process of counting and certifying ballots, they’re joined by two guests from the Center for American Progress.
They are Danielle Root, the Associate Director of Voting Rights and Access to Justice, and Erin Simpson, the Associate Director of Technology Policy.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their organizations:
Center for American Progress (CAP) - @amprog, The Democracy and Government Reform Team at CAP - @CAPdemocracy, Erin Simpson - @esmpsn
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
During the episode, Tom makes the case as to why "Working People Need Joe Biden."
Here are a couple of the reasons that Tom gives, but in much more detail on-air.
- COVID-19 demonstrated how essential manufacturing is to keeping Americans safe. But even before COVID-19 struck, manufacturing was in a recession.
- Joe Biden has a common sense plan to revitalize American manufacturing. Importantly, Biden's plan puts workers first, so these are good jobs that can support America's communities.
Tom Conway is the USW's most experienced contract negotiator in steel, aluminum, oil and other major industries where USW members work, often directing bargaining during crises.
The website for the USW is USW.org. Their Twitter and Instagram handle is @steelworkers.
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Leslie begins the show by giving her take on the latest news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered during the segment:
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AXIOS: "McConnell says stimulus "unlikely" before election despite Trump's desperation"
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AXIOS: "As job losses continue, doubts are rising about unemployment data"
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AXIOS: "26% of Americans know someone who went to work while sick"
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ABC NEWS: "Trump itching to get back to campaign trail, but he and White House evasive on health questions"
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AUDIO: Dr. Anthony Fauci says Trump White House's COVID strategy of testing but no masks does not work, as evidenced by 'super spreader' Amy Coney Barrett event (0:45 seconds in length)
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NBC NEWS: "Pelosi introduces bill to create a commission on presidential capacity under the 25th Amendment"
Then, Leslie is joined by Jessica Levinson, Professor at Loyola Law School, founding director of Loyola's Public Service Institute, and host of the 'Passing Judgment podcast.'
The two discuss ongoing court cases that will decide voting rights in multiple states during the 2020 election, despite early voting already beginning for some.
Jessica's Twitter handle is @LevinsonJessica and the handle for her podcast is @PassJudgementPod.
First, Leslie gives her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
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AXIOS: "Top military leaders in quarantine after possible COVID-19 exposure"
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CNN: "Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if America can't control the coronavirus"
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CNN BUSINESS: "Goldman Sachs: A Democratic sweep would mean faster economic recovery"
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AUDIO: A portion of Former First Lady Michelle Obama's 24-minute 'Closing Argument' video on the upcoming presidential election (3:50 in length)
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NBC News: (Story broke while on air) "Trump rejects Democrats' COVID-19 aid offer, says no deal until after the election"
Then, Leslie is joined by joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.
They discuss the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including President Trump's diagnosis, and his cavalier attitude toward the virus. They also analyze the Trump White House nixing tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval, and how dangerous that move could end up being.
Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical GlobaJohns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Johns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Congressman Ro Khanna. He represents California's 17th congressional district, including Silicon Valley.
They discuss the 2020 Elections, the COVID-19 stimulus package that is sitting on Senate Majority Mitch McConnell's desk after being carefully put together by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the vacancy on the Supreme Court and Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable expands on the topics from the first half hour, and also discusses Trump and his Republican colleagues testing positive for COVID-19 after failing to take the proper precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.
Tara is a New York City based comedian, writer, and the founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as RDT Daily.
Tara’s unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER,” is 100% listener supported, free from corporate influence, and 5-star viewer-reviewed.
Join the resistance by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster and R-D-T Daily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1lDxLyynyXzKm
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, beyond being a devastating loss of a beloved individual and respected Justice, also puts the country in an extremely perilous situation.
As many Americans remember, following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February of 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to even begin the confirmation process of President Obama’s chosen nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat, saying that the nomination would take place too close to an election.
Now, with Donald Trump in the Oval Office—that pretense is gone. Many Senate Republicans who have stated on the record that they would refuse to confirm a nominee in 2020 have already backtracked on their earlier statements. And on Saturday, Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the open seat, who holds extremely conservative views on health care, reproductive rights, and more.
One thing that’s different from what happened in 2016 is that now the election is not just approaching—it is already underway. Many people have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in voting. The voters deserve a say in who makes this next Supreme Court appointment.
During the show, Brent and Charlotte focus on what exactly is at stake with the Supreme Court vacancy—with a particular focus on the Affordable Care Act and reproductive rights.
To discuss these topics and more, they are joined by Renee Bracey Sherman, Executive Director of Abortion Stories, and Juan Sarmiento, Media Manager for Young Invincibles.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their organizations:
Renee Bracey Sherman - @RBraceySherman, Abortion Stories - @AbortionStories, Young Invincibles - @YoungInvincible
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
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AXIOS: "House Democrats unveil new $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief proposal"
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NEW YORK TIMES: "White House Told CDC: Come Up With More Evidence to Support School Reopenings"
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THE ATLANTIC: "Ex-Trump aides say the president regularly mocks his evangelical supporters behind their backs"
She's then joined by Moe Vela, who served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
Leslie and Moe preview tonight's presidential debate, the first between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. They analyze:
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Whether Trump can avoid the sitting-president first-debate slump
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Whether Biden comes across competently
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Whether Trump and Biden can control their tempers and tone
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How Trump tries to defend his record
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How much of the debate should focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump's management of the crisis
You can follow Moe on Twitter, where his handle is @MoeVela.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John analyze the impact of the bombshell New York Times report on Trump's Taxes and how it will impact the presidential race. They also preview the first presidential debate and outline how each candidate can win the night.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Abdallah Fayyad and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable continues to discuss Trump's taxes and the presidential debate. Additionally, they give their take on Trump's nomination to the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, and the threats she poses to the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade if confirmed to the high court.
Abdallah Fayyad is an opinion writer and Editorial Board member at 'The Boston Globe.'
His Twitter handle is @Abdallah_Fayyad.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1kvJpeXVlVwxE
First, Leslie gives her take on the latest news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Then, she's joined by the three co-authors of," How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses."
The three co-authors are Rabbi Mordecai Schreiber, Dr. Iqbal J. Unus, and Reverend Ian Case Punnett. They came together because they felt during troubled times, millions have been inspired by the stories and spiritual lessons of the selfless leadership of Moses. In a world increasingly affected by political, social, and racial imbalance, they feel we need strong, innovative leaders who have not forgotten or ignored these valuable lessons.
Written in an easy and accessible style, their book is meant for sincerely spiritual but church-resistant Bible readers as well as those who are familiar with the Moses narrative. The book attempts to synthesize the religious views of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity into one unified, harmonious voice singing a single hymn.
In the 1960s, clergy like Dr. King revolutionized civil rights in America. The authors offer a unified clergy view of the three faiths as a living model for bringing the world together and making “justice for all” a reality rather than a slogan.
Additionally, the co-authors feels that the new peace initiatives in the Middle East fall short of solving the main problem, namely, Palestinian statehood. They see the book as being able to move the needle on this issue.
The book, "How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We're In," will be released on October 20th and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com in both Hardcover or Kindle Edition.
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' News Segment.
Here are the stories that she covers:
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AXIOS: "U.S. reaches 200,000 coronavirus deaths"
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AUDIO: Trump yesterday: "It affects virtually nobody," Trump says of the coronavirus, which has now killed 200,000 Americans and counting
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WASHINGTON POST: "WH nixed plan to distribute 650 million face masks through USPS"
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WASHINGTON POST: "Pentagon Spent $1 Billion in COVID-19 Funding on Military Gadgets"
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Axios-Ipsos poll: Vaccine resistance grows
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National Voter Registration Day
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AUDIO: President Obama encourages Americans to vote on national voter registration day
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WASHINGTON POST: "Secret CIA Memo: Putin Probably Orchestrating Anti-Biden Disinformation Campaign"
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AXIOS: "Bloomberg raises $16.1M to help Florida felons regain voting rights"
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The Hill: "GOP will ask Supreme Court to limit mail voting in Pennsylvania in first post-RBG test"
Leslie is then joined by Anisha Singh, Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
The two discuss how the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade are both at risk of being eliminated if President Trump fills the Supreme Court seat left vacant following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Anisha's Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad analyze the legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. They also discuss how it appears that Senate Republicans will attempt to fill the vacancy left on the high court following Ginsburg's passing, and what possible moves Democrats have to respond to the seat being filled, including eventually expanding the size of the court.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses what the ramifications of a 6-3 Conservative SCOTUS majority could be on major issues like the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade. They also discuss the West Coast wildfires, and how they are the latest evidence of the devastating effects that climate change is having on the U.S.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: www.periscope.tv/w/1ZkKzmrYMpZxv
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how the upcoming 2020 election will look a little different than elections in years past given the additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic—for example, some states have expanded vote by mail options, some have made the decision to close certain in-person polling places, and many people who have served as poll workers in recent elections (these workers are often older and retired) may not feel safe spending the day at an in-person polling place this year.
Even though it’s not always easy to get up-to-date information on voting right now, it’s critical that each person who intends to vote this November makes a plan now to do so. Whether that is casting an early ballot in-person—which many states now allow, requesting a mail-in ballot and pledging to return it as soon as possible, or choosing to vote in-person on Election Day, the most important thing is that you know how you’re voting and make sure you have taken all the necessary steps to make that happen.
To talk with Edwith and Charlotte more about the upcoming election, and how young people can get involved as voters and volunteers, they’re joined by two guests from the Campus Vote Project. They are Ciarra Malone, the Georgia State Coordinator and Rachel Clay, the Southeast Regional Coordinator.
You can find out more about the Campus Vote Project by visiting their website at CampusVoteProject.org, or following them on Twitter, where their handle is @CampusVote.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is first joined by Vijay Limaye, Advisor to the NRDC Action Fund, whose mission is to build political support for protecting the planet and its people.
The two discuss the unprecedented wildfires on the west coast, as well as a new blog on how President Trump is worsening the planet's climate crisis. The piece is written by NRDC President Gina McCarthy, and is titled, "Trump Fans Flames of Climate Crisis While West Is Burning."
The website for the NRDC Action Fund is NRDCActionFund.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC_AF.
Leslie's guest during the second half of the show is Nina Burleigh, an award-winning national political journalist who covered President Trump for Newsweek and the author of six books. Her most recent book, "The Fatal Gift of Beauty," was a New York Times bestseller.
Leslie and Nina preview Nina's upcoming book, "The Trump Women: Part of the Deal," which will be released on September 22nd. The book explores the stark details of the forces that shaped Trump’s thinking about women, in a comprehensive, provocative, and critical account of the six women who have been closest to Trump. You can preorder "The Trump Women: Part of the Deal" on Amazon.com now. It is available in both Paperback and Kindle Edition. Nina's Twitter handle is @NinaBurleigh.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley Zeller, Senior Reporter for CQ Roll Call. Her Twitter handle is @kackleyZ.
Brad and Kate analyze the impact of the new Bob Woodward book on congressional races, fundraising numbers in the presidential race, and more.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Nick Guthman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable also discusses the revelations revealed about President Trump in the new Bob Woodward book, "Rage," and they talk about what type of an effect they could have on the presidential race. Nick then details what he thinks can be expected from the youth vote in the 2020 presidential election.
Finally, the roundtable finishes the show by touching on the devastating wildfires that are currently ravaging the west coast, and how they are fueled by climate change.
Nick Guthman is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He has volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and Vice President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch episodes of his show at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss the 720,000 factory workers who are still out of work after losing their job at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also analyze and compare Joe Biden and Donald Trump's different visions to restore and grow America's manufacturing sector, which both candidates outlined during the Democratic and Republican national conventions.
They also comment on Disney recent admission that some scenes from its new live action remake of "Mulan" were filmed in Xinjiang, where the Chinese government is engaged in a campaign of cultural and demographic genocide against indigenous minorities. Critics of the filming location say that the riches promised by China's massive domestic film market are buying the silence — and even complicity — of Disney, which is one of America's most powerful entertainment empires.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Today's guest host is Brent J. Cohen, Executive Director for Generation Progress.
On today’s show, Brent talks about an important piece of legislation that’s currently making its way through Congress—the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019, more commonly known as the MORE Act.
At a high level, this piece of legislation would officially remove marijuana from the list of federally controlled substances, expunge federal marijuana convictions and arrests, and specifically direct resources to communities that have been most affected by the disastrous war on drugs started by Richard Nixon in 1971.
To talk with Brent more about the MORE Act, and the people and communities who would be impacted by its passage, he's joined by Maritza Perez, the Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guest and her organization: Maritza Perez - @MaritzaCPerez, Drug Policy Alliance - @DrugPolicyOrg.
The website for Generation Progress is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress.
Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen.
Leslie begins the show by giving her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
She's then joined by Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News and Co-Host of the 'Skullduggery' Podcast with Daniel Klaidman.
Season 2 of Michael's other Yahoo News Podcast, 'Conspiracyland,' begins being released next week. Look for more details on that by follow Michael on Twitter, where his handle is @isikoff.
Leslie and Michael discuss Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security specializing in domestic terrorism, saying the Trump administration is allowing right-wing extremists to "start a race war."
Neumann, who resigned in April 2020, appeared on an episode of Isikoff's podcast, 'Skullduggery,' on Friday.
"There are multiple arrests that the FBI has conducted in the last few months at these peaceful protests where you have right-wing extremists coming in trying to take advantage of the cover of the protests to carry out these violent acts and they are trying to start a race war," Neumann said.
Neumann, who also worked under President George Bush, said more people had been killed by white supremacists in the US than every other domestic terrorism threat combined.
"[The most dire threat is] right-wing extremism," Neumann said on the podcast. "It is not antifa."
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad and Shawn discuss the latest 2020 election news, whether President Trump visiting Kenosha this week helps the situation, race relations in America under Trump.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable expands on the topics from the first half hour, and also discusses Trump's world-worst response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tara is a New York City based comedian, writer, and the founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as RDT Daily. Tara’s unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER,” is 100% listener supported, free from corporate influence, and 5-star viewer-reviewed. Join the resistance by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster and R-D-T Daily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch episodes of his show at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW). They discuss how the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency responsible for protecting workers’ rights, has done the opposite under President Trump by becoming an avenue for silencing workers’ voices and defending corporations.
Leslie and Tom detail the union-busting tactics of President Trump's NLRB, which have chipped away at long-established rights and practices that allow workers to organize for better lives. (related blog here by USW President Tom Conway: https://www.usw.org/blog/2020/a-thousand-cuts)
For example:
· The NLRB imposed additional required steps to the union election procedure solely to stall the process and give employers more time to squash organizing efforts.
· The NLRB also made it possible for employers to withhold contact information like email addresses of employees, making union communication more difficult.
· Employers can now legally discipline workers just for mentioning a union drive to a co-worker while at work.
· The NLRB sought to overturn an Oregon ruling that employers could not force employees to attend anti-union meetings. If that gets overturned, workers will get hit even harder with corporate coercion and fear-mongering, weakening the potential for successful union organizing drives
If the NLRB overturns Oregon’s law, employers will ramp up the coercion and launch anti-union campaigns every bit as brutal as the one Kumho Tire waged against workers in Macon, Ga., three years ago.
After workers began an organizing drive with the United Steelworkers (USW), Kumho forced them into daily anti-union meetings—each lasting up to 90 minutes—in which the company repeatedly threatened to close the plant, haul away the equipment and eliminate their jobs.
Kumho augmented that torture with shop-floor conversations in which supervisors continually bullied workers and demanded to know how they planned to vote. The pressure tactics began the moment workers began their shifts each day, creating an atmosphere of pure hell inside the plant.
These and other unfair rules allow employers to viciously bully workers with anti-union tactics while forcing employees to stay silent or else risk losing their jobs.
But the pandemic has also fueled the momentum for unions among many in frontline and essential jobs
· From Whole Foods to Fed Ex and Trader Joe’s, workers have mobilized to gain union protection in the midst of the pandemic
· The pandemic further widened America’s rampant income inequality and underscored corporations’ indifference to workplace safety, as workers at Cort Furniture and Orlando International Airport discovered when their bosses herded them into anti-union meetings despite the need for social distancing(!) These and other exploited workers realize that only by organizing can they win family-sustaining wages, decent benefits and safe working conditions.
An NLRB that enforces labor rights is necessary for building better lives for millions of Americans.
· The president nominates NLRB members and the NLRB general counsel, and the Senate confirms those nominations.
· The current NLRB leans heavily anti-worker. The five-person board includes the corporate lawyers John Ring and William Emanuel, and GOP congressional staffer Marvin Kaplan.
· The board’s general counsel, Peter Robb, is a longtime anti-union, management-side attorney, who has set in motion many of the anti-worker stances the current NLRB has taken.
· To truly fulfill the mission of the NLRB and protect workers, America must have federal officials in charge who truly care about labor rights.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @steelworkers.
You can also watch this episode here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJ7wXzoFz-g
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by three special guests to analyze and compare this year's Democratic and Republican national conventions. Brad is joined for the first half of the show by Amie Parnes, Senior Political Correspondent for The Hill and Co-Author of the #1 NYT Best-Selling book "Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign."
Then, during the second half of the show, Brad hosts his provocative progressive political panel. His guests for today on the panel are Tim Zenk and Mark J. Grimaldi.
Tim Zenk is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.
Mark J. Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPKqLwQNYLxb
Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.bannon1/videos/10157267861945880
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
On today’s show, they come back to a conversation from one of their first shows after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and the resulting economic crisis took hold in the U.S. The student debt crisis has been a crisis long before the pandemic started, but it has long been clear that COVID-19 was going to make the crisis even worse for many student borrowers—especially for student borrowers of color and student borrowers working in the service industry. Since we covered the subject on our last show, the limited relief provided by the CARES Act, which included suspending loan payments and stopping collections on defaulted loans, has expired—which has left many borrowers in a very precarious position.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte more about how student borrowers are being affected by the pandemic, what the government can do to provide real relief, and why student debt is a civil rights issue, they are joined by Natalia Abrams, the Executive Director at Student Debt Crisis. They’re also joined by Mike Pierce, Policy Director at the Student Borrowers Protection Center.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their organizations: Natalia Abrams - @nataliaabrams, Student Debt Crisis - @DebtCrisisOrg, Mike Pierce - @millennial_debt, Student Borrower Protection Center - @theSBPC.
The website for Generation Progress is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They share, and give their reaction to, the most talked about highlights from the first day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by three special guests to discuss the beginning of this week's Democratic National Convention. Brad's guests (in order of appearance) are:
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Kim Scott, Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. Her Twitter handle is @TheDemList.
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Congressman Ro Khanna, who is serving his second term representing California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.
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Anisha Singh, Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/BradBannon/1LyxBajQZOLJN
First, Leslie gives her take on the latest news of the day in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered: 1. AXIOS: "National Governors Association leaders express concern over Trump's unemployment order" 2. Axios-Ipsos poll: 1 in 2 has a personal connection to COVID-19 3. AUDIO: "Trump claims he would have not called for Obama to resign over 160,000 virus deaths" 4. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Inaction by Congress leaves states to pay for election costs" 5. AXIOS: "Sports stadiums may become voting sites amid pandemic" 6. LAW AND CRIME: "‘Obviously Required to Provide It’: Trump Given Deadlines to Produce DNA in E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Lawsuit" 7. N.Y. TIMES: "A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out"
Then, Leslie is joined by Moe Vela, who served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden.
The two talk about the state of the 2020 presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, including what Vela's time working with Biden as Vice President taught him about the current Democratic nominee. Leslie and Moe also discuss new polling showing that only 31% of Americans trust what President Trump says about the coronavirus.
Moe Vela's time serving in the Obama/Biden administration was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House. His Twitter handle is @MoeVela.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party) John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John analyze the possible candidates that Democratic nominee Joe Biden appears to be weighing for his choice of a running mate. They also discuss Trump's new attempt to defund social security and Medicare through his recent executive order disguised as a 'payroll tax cut.'
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Bina Venkataraman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the 2020 presidential election, what type of challenges that Joe Biden would be faced with as President if he wins in November, the New York State Attorney General's lawsuit against the NRA, and more.
Bina Venkataraman is the Editorial Page editor for 'the Boston Globe.' She is an MIT lecturer, a fellow at New America and the director of Global Policy Initiatives at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. Bina previously was a journalist for The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and served as senior adviser for climate change innovation in the Obama White House. She is the author of "The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age." Her Twitter handle is @binajv.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkNqyQWPxj
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how school districts across the country are prepping for (or already in the thick of) back-to-school season. This year will look different for many schools as they attempt to navigate the threat posed by the pandemic—which has loomed even larger as the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have climbed in recent weeks. While Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos have pushed hard for in-person schooling to resume—even threatening to withhold funding from schools that choose to stay online—many experts are wary of the inevitable safety risks that will come from bringing students, teachers, and staff back on campus.
Aside from the academic challenges of distance learning, schools are also working to figure out other challenges that will arise if students aren’t physically at school, such as how to get supplies and food that they normally provide students to children and families learning at home and what will happen with childcare for families with parents who are working. As always, many of the downsides of both returning to school during the pandemic and pursuing fully remote learning will disproportionately impact low income families and families of color.
To talk with Brent and Edwith more about how COVID-19 will impact K-12 education this year, they’re joined by Elizabeth Davis, the president of the Washington Teachers’ Union in D.C, and Khalilah Harris, the managing director of the K-12 policy team at the Center for American Progress.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Elizabeth David - @davis704, Washington Teachers’ Union - @WTUteacher, Khalilah Harris - @Ed2BeFree, K-12 Policy Team at the Center for American Progress - @EdProgress
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad analyze President Trump's threat to delay the presidential election, and how his attacks on voting-by-mail look to be far more dangerous to America's free and fair elections this fall. They also discuss the latest news surrounding Joe Biden's choice of a presidential running mate.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Robert Borosage, a leading progressive writer, activist, and contributing editor of 'The Nation.' Robert created a range of progressive organizations including most recently the Campaign for America’s Future, ProgressiveMajority, and ProgressiveCongress.org. He guided the Institute for Policy Studies for nearly a decade. Robert also served as issues director for the Jesse Jackson 1988 presidential campaign, and consulted on many progressive campaigns, including Senator Paul Wellstone and most recently, Representative Jamie Raskin. His Twitter handle is @Borosage.
Brad and Robert discuss the latest news coming out of the COVID-19 stimulus negotiations, as well as Robert's latest piece on the subject titled, "Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief." (link here: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/congress-pandemic-relief/)
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment: 1. WASHINGTON POST: "Postal Service backlog sparks worries that ballot delivery could be delayed in November"
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AUDIO: President Obama yesterday, while delivering a eulogy for the late Congressman and Voting Rights Leader John Lewis, talks about how Lewis devoted his time on earth to fighting the very attacks on democracy that we're seeing circulate right now
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VANITY FAIR: "Kushner's coronavirus team shied away from a national strategy, believing that the virus was hitting Democratic states hardest and that they could blame Governors"
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ABC NEWS: "Teachers are writing their own obituaries as schools near reopening amid COVID-19"
Leslie is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They discuss his newest piece for 'Washington Monthly,' which is titled, "Investors are Doing Great in this Crisis, But What About the Rest of Us?"
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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Leslie begins the show by giving her take on the latest news in 'Ripped from the Headlines.' Here are the stories that she commented on:
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AUDIO: Attorney General Bill Barr tells House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler that he's discussed President Trump's re-election effort with him, but declines to elaborate when questioned about it
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AUDIO: Rep. Cedric Richmond tells Barr that when he took over DOJ, he put no Black people into top staff roles, which speaks volumes
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AUDIO: Rep. Steve Cohen calls out Bill Barr for his unconstitutional secret police and Epstein’s suicide of convenience
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AUDIO: Barr is asked by Rep. Eric Swalwell whether he is investigating Trump for intervening in Roger Stone's sentencing
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AXIOS: Press freedom incidents have surged during police protests
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AXIOS: Biden to unveil plan to address racial inequality
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Richmond Police: Richmond riots instigated by white supremacists disguised as Black Lives Matter
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The Daily Beast: "Trump’s New Favorite COVID Doctor Believes in Alien DNA, Demon Sperm, and Hydroxychloroquine"
Then, Leslie is joined by Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all.
Leslie and Kristen talk about the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, and how he championed civil rights for over 60 years, including being one of the original 13 'Freedom Riders' in 1961.
They also discuss how the Lawyers’ Committee is leading a coalition of civil rights groups that is demanding that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hold hearings and vote to restore the Voting Rights Act (something that Rep. Lewis tirelessly fought for right up until the end of his life).
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Kristen's handle is @KristenClarkeJD.
Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues! (Remember this number between now and Election day!) Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.
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Leslie takes the 'Montreal Cognitive Assessment' on air. This is the test that President Trump bragged about passing to Fox News' Chris Wallace during a recent interview. The test is frequently used by relatives, caregivers and medical professionals to test if someone is in cognitive decline.
Then, Leslie is joined by David Pepper, Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party. The two discuss whether Trump’s ongoing campaign troubles could see Ohio turn back into a swing state, the Ohio Speaker of the House being charged in a $60 million bribery investigation this week, why expanding 'Vote Drop Boxes' during the COVID-19 Pandemic is a common sense idea that protects the health and safety of voters and our elections, and finally David's new book, "The Voter File," which has received this high praise from President Bill Clinton: "Pepper comes through again with this clever tale of how cyber sabotage of elections, coupled with highly concentrated ownership of traditional media operations, can undermine American democracy."
"The Voter File" is available in HardCover, Audiobook, or Kindle Edition at Amazon.com.
David's Twitter handle is @DavidPepper and his website is DavidPepper.com. The website for the Ohio Democratic Party is OhioDems.org.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
In the year 2020, you could be forgiven for thinking the debate on the existence of climate change is settled and over. In a way, you’d be right—97 percent of scientists agree that climate change is happening and that human activity is responsible for it.
But the disturbing truth is that there are still many people in our government—both in the executive branch of the current administration and in Congress—who deny the existence of climate change or the role that human activity plays in causing it. This is incredibly dangerous since most experts agree that we have very limited time to act in order to mitigate the existing effects of climate change, and prevent climate change from continuing.
Thankfully, young people across the political spectrum are overwhelmingly united on the need to take action on the climate crisis now—nearly three quarters of young people believe that climate change poses a significant threat to our planet (including 60% of self-identified Republicans).
In recognition of this— Generation Progress will be relaunching their 'Get The Facts Out' campaign on July 23rd to expose people in power who continue to deny the reality of climate science. The website—which we encourage you all to visit at GetTheFactsOut.com—gives people the tools they need to identify climate deniers serving in government roles, debunk myths surrounding climate change, and voice opinions on the issue using GenProgress' 'click to tweet tool.'
To talk with Brent and Charlotte more about why climate denial is dangerous and what must be done to push back against it, during this episode they’re joined by Jessica Loya, an environmental advocate and equitable policy strategist who has led the charge for the inclusion of Latinx community voices in climate, conservation, and water policy. They’re also joined by Shaughnessy Naughton, the President of '3.14 Action' and a former candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania. Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests: Jessica Loya - @dc_envirolatina, Shaughnessy Naughton- @VoteShaughnessy. Also, the handle for 3.14 Action is @314Action and their website is www.314Action.org.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). They discuss how Covid-19 has shined a spotlight on the devastating economic inequality in the United States, revealing low wages and a lack of access to affordable health care for many front-line, essential workers like food service workers, grocery clerks, delivery drivers and more.
This daily risk and poor compensation demonstrate how important it is to have a voice on the job. Though workers want and need unions, organizing during a pandemic presents its own challenges. And it’s not just blue collar workers who need unions; the pandemic revealed the urgent need for professional unions as well.
In a positive development, Union organizers and workers have found new methods of capacity-building by organizing remotely and holding campaign events through social media channels.
You can find out more by visiting USW.org, or following them on Twitter or Instagram, where their handle is @steelworkers.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
They talk about what Joe Biden's national security priorities should be if he is elected President, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman being denied promotion and bullied out of the military by the Trump administration, President Trump doing absolutely nothing in response to Russia putting bounties on American soldiers in Afghanistan, and whether it's time to remove American troops from Afghanistan.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable previews next month's Democratic convention, and also analyzes what it means to have former Republican Governor John Kasich speaking at the convention in support of Joe Biden. The panel also discusses the troubling news out of Portland, Oregon where federal agents were apprehending protesters while wearing military uniforms with no identification, and putting the protesters in unmarked vehicles. A Navy veteran who was peacefully protesting also had his hand broken by the federal agents and was then tear-gassed in the face by them right after. Perhaps more troubling is the news that Trump's Department of Homeland Security may be expanding their plan to target protesters with unidentified federal forces, with Chicago being next on their list.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: www.periscope.tv/w/1OwxWLbmwBmKQ Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook72020
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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Oregon Public Broadcasting/The Washington Post: "Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets"
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The Daily Beast: "U.S. Shatters Coronavirus Record—Again—With 77,000 New Cases in One Day"
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Forbes: "New IHME Model Projects More Than 224,000 Coronavirus Deaths In U.S. By Nov. 1"
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The Sun Sentinel: "Nearly one-third of children tested for COVID in Florida are positive. Palm Beach County’s health director warns of risk of long-term damage"
Leslie is then joined by Julian Zelizer, the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and a CNN Political Analyst. His previous books are "Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974," and "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society," the winner of the D.B. Hardeman Prize for Best Book on Congress. Zelizer has been awarded fellowships from the New York Historical Society, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, and New America.
During the interview, Leslie and Julian discuss his newly released book, "Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party."
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer. (Here is a link where you can purchase the book: TinyURL.com/BuyBurningDownTheHouse)
You can watch this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1rmxPYBqwyQKN
Or here on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/609932097/videos/10157988246252098/
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss the new film “Working Man,” and how it shows that factory life is about much more than just factories.
They also talk about Joe Biden's newly proposed $400 Billion 'Buy America' procurement plan, as well as Senator Gary Peters' 'National Institute of Manufacturing Act.'
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, and the Department of Epidemiology, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is also part of Johns Hopkins University’s COVID-19 Testing Insights Initiative, which is working to fill the void of publicly accessible COVID-19 testing data. Her Twitter handle is @JenniferNuzzo. Dr. Nuzzo and Brad discuss what criteria should be used to help guide schools on whether to reopen with in-person classes, virtual learning, or a combination of both, and how to best protect students and teachers during school. She also explains why it's important that the decision to reopen schools should be made locally, but why it's also important that schools receive guidance from our national scientific leaders like the CDC. Dr. Nuzzo also reveals that she and her colleagues are calling for increased funding where schools are requesting it in order to properly train their staff, and prepare their buildings, to create the safest possible learning environment during the pandemic. She also expresses concern that the debate to open schools has become an unproductive political fight that we need to change in order to best serve students and teachers.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos attempting to bully schools into reopening by threatening their federal funding, Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better' economic plan, and whether Biden should try to 'go big' and expand the electoral map this coming fall.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mrxmEjYoeLxy
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Emily Leach, Organizing Director and Senior Press Associate for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss the recent ruling from the Supreme Court on the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (commonly known as DACA) back in 2017. On June 18th, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 majority that the decision from the Trump administration was unlawful, which brought temporary relief and peace of mind to the 650,000 Dreamers who have been anxiously awaiting this decision for years. This win is a huge testament to the tireless work of Dreamers and young immigrant activists who have fought for this outcome.
But it is also a reminder of how far we still have to go to prevent people in this country from living with the constant threat of deportation. As we speak, the Trump administration is already putting plans in place to end the program again, and depending on the reasoning they use this time, they may ultimately be successful.
To talk with our guest hosts about this monumental decision, and what must be done right now to protect Dreamers and all undocumented people living in the United States, are Claudia Flores, the immigration campaign manager on the Center for American Progress’s Immigration team, and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, the state and local policy manager at United We Dream.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Claudia Flores - @claudsDC, Center for American Progress Immigration Campaign - @CAPImmigration, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento - @Juli_Nasciment0, United We Dream - @UnitedWeDream.
The website for Generation Progress is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Emily Leach's handle is @EmilyFLeach.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher of the 'Cook Political Report.' His Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two discuss the presidential election matchup between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, what Americans think of the President's response to the virus, how Joe Biden has done in running his campaign during the pandemic, and how important his choice of a running mate could be. Charlie also gives a breakdown of the 2020 Senate races to watch, as well as how good of a chance he thinks Democrats have of regaining control of the Senate.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal to redistribute 10% of Pentagon spending to grant money for high-poverty areas of America. The grants would be for building public housing, community health centers, and schools; decontaminating drinking water; payroll for teachers, and prohibits the money from being spent on prisons. They also debate whether Democrats should end the filibuster rule if they take control of the Senate.
Tara Devlin is a New York City-based comedian, writer, and founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as 'RDTdaily.' Tara's Twitter handle is @REALTaraDevlin and her Instagram handle is @Taradacktyl. Tara's unapologetically liberal weekly podcast, "TARABUSTER" is recorded LIVE every Saturday evening at 6PM eastern on the RDTdaily Facebook and Youtube channels and replayed starting Sunday at 6PM eastern on Progressive Voices, or any time on the Progressive Voices app. You can become a 'patron' of Tarabuster and RDTdaily at www.Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1BdxYnLaZXEKX
Leslie is joined by Ambassador John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump for 519 days. A seasoned public servant who had previously worked for Presidents Reagan, Bush #41, and Bush #43, Bolton brought to the administration forty years of experience in international issues and a reputation for tough, blunt talk. His new book, "In The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," offers a substantive and factual account of the period from April 9, 2018 to September 10, 2019, when he was National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. Known as, 'the book Donald Trump doesn’t want you to read,' there hasn’t been a detailed, inside account on how this President makes decisions on a day-to-day basis, until now.
In addition to the book, Leslie and Ambassador Bolton discuss:
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What the Ambassador would recommend that the American response be to U.S. intelligence reports that Russia has offered bounties to the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan
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After telling Reuters that a more aggressive China is “the existential threat to the United States and the West as a whole,” Ambassador Bolton details what he believes the United States should be doing to protect itself from China
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Ambassador Bolton warns about what America could transform into if President Trump were to be in power for another four years
You can follow Ambassador Bolton on Twitter, where his handle is @AmbJohnBolton.
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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AUDIO: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health, warned that the U.S. could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day, while he was speaking at a Senate hearing today on COVID-19
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CNN: "From pandering to Putin to abusing allies and ignoring his own advisers, Trump's phone calls alarm US officials" by Carl Bernstein (Investigative Journalist who helped break the Watergate scandal)
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AXIOS: "European Union extends ban on U.S. travelers as borders reopen"
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AXIOS: "Amy McGrath wins Kentucky Democratic Senate primary"
Leslie is then joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
They talk about the reported bounties that Russia offered to pay out to the Taliban in Afghanistan for the killing of American soldiers. Additionally, they discuss new reporting from the Associated Press that President Trump and top White House officials had been briefed on the bounties multiple times dating all the way back to March of 2019.
Leslie and Colonel Leighton also speculate as to why there has been no response by the Trump administration against Russia for the bounties, and what kind of message that sends to U.S. military members and their families.
Colonel Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad breakdown today's 5-4 Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana's restrictive new abortion law, while also leaving Roe v. Wade intact. They also chat about whether Chief Justice John Roberts has become the 'swing-vote' that Justice Anthony Kennedy used to be known as before he retired, as well as how Justice Roberts may rule in the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Then, Paul and Brad discuss the New York Times story that Russia offered bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan, and that the Trump administration has known about it for three months and done nothing to respond.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Bina Venkataraman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the 2020 presidential election, Vice President Biden's election strategy, the strength of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, whether we have reason to be optimistic about the future of America, and how Facebook is finally heeding calls to stop allowing their platform to be used to spread hate.
Bina Venkataraman is the Editorial Page editor for 'the Boston Globe.' She is an MIT lecturer, a fellow at New America and the director of Global Policy Initiatives at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. Bina previously was a journalist for The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and served as senior adviser for climate change innovation in the Obama White House. She is the author of "The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age." Her Twitter handle is @binajv.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: www.pscp.tv/w/1MYGNVaAXNXGw
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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THE GUARDIAN: "Pence hails 'truly remarkable progress' after US sees record new Covid-19 cases"
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ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Despite pandemic, Trump administration urges end to ACA"
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AXIOS: "America's workers still aren't protected from the coronavirus"
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ABC NEWS: "Officials see pushback as more states, counties require people to wear masks in public"
Leslie is then joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. He is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
Leslie asks the Doctor whether we know if those who have recovered from COVID-19, and have antibodies from it, can become reinfected. Dr. Bollinger also details the efforts of the world medical community to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
Also, here are some of the other the latest COVID-19 related news items that Leslie gets Dr. Bollinger's take on:
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Coronavirus cases trending upward in about half of U.S. states, including several reporting record-breaking daily new case counts this week, as the U.S. reported 39,972 daily cases of the virus yesterday, a new daily record
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Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stating that the actual number of infections is likely 10 times the number of reported cases, meaning that CDC officials estimate that 20 million Americans, or 6% of the nation's 331 million people, have actually been infected. This also means that the vast majority of the population remains susceptible to contracting COVID-19
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One day after pausing additional efforts to reopen Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced another round of restrictions, including closing bars and limiting restaurant occupancy. And in Florida, bars on Friday were prohibited from allowing alcohol consumption.
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Today Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours totaling 122,960 cases. The single-day confirmed cases increase was the most for any state since the pandemic began, and it is the 19th day in a row the state has hit a new average high. The median age of new cases is from people in their mid-30s.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health, told Congress on Tuesday that the next two weeks will be "critical" in how the country addresses the surge in states like Florida, Texas and Arizona.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Congressman Ro Khanna, who is serving his second term representing California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus.
The two discuss the need for a new COVID-19 stimulus package that focuses more on financially disadvantaged Americans, as well as the 'Essential Workers Bill of Rights' that Rep. Khanna co-sponsored with Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Additionally, Brad talks with Rep. Khanna about policing reform, as well as the upcoming 2020 elections.
Rep. Khanna's website is Khanna.House.Gov and his handle on Twitter and Instagram is @RepRoKhanna.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States. Ian is the author of "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted." His Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
Ian gives his expert analysis on last week's LGBTQ and DACA Supreme Court decisions, as well as what decisions can be expected from the court in the near future. He also gives a fascinating profile of Chief Justice John Roberts, who is likely to be the deciding vote on many upcoming cases.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1nAKEAPaknaKL
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
- AP: "Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action"
- CBS NEWS: "Louisville police detective will be fired over Breonna Taylor shooting"
- AXIOS: "Trump warns protesters against coming to Tulsa rally"
- USA TODAY: "Oklahoma coronavirus cases surge, hospitalizations rise ahead of Trump's Tulsa rally"
Leslie is then joined by two 'Dreamers,' Maria Praeli and Maria Morales, who were directly impacted by yesterday's DACA Supreme Court decision. The high court ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended the "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" program, AKA DACA, in 2017.
They discuss what yesterday's DACA Supreme Court victory means to them and their families, as well as President Trump saying that he'll renew his efforts to end DACA. They also talk about what others can do to help in the fight to protect Dreamers.
Maria Praeli is Government Relations Manager for FWD.us, a bipartisan political organization that is working to fix the failed immigration and criminal justice systems that have locked too many out of the American dream for too long. Maria moved to the United States from Peru in 1999 when she was five years old to seek medical treatment for her sister, whose leg was amputated in a car accident. Maria's work at FWD.us focuses on strengthening outreach efforts to elected officials, providing education and resources on immigration policy to congressional offices, and working on special projects related to Dreamers and TPS holders. After moving from Peru, Maria attended public schools in Connecticut before earning an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Gateway Community College, and then a bachelor’s degree in political science from Quinnipiac University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Her Twitter handle is @MariaPraeli, and the handle for FWD.us is @FWDus.
Maria Morales is a DACA recipient and Teacher at Denver Public Schools. At an early age, Maria knew she wanted to become a teacher. Now that her dream is a reality and the future of DACA is uncertain, Maria fears leaving the classroom and abandoning her students. She moved to the United States with her family when she was only 12 years old. Her family was seeking a better life filled with opportunities for her and her siblings. Maria grew up and attended college in Greenwood, South Carolina. Her DACA status prevented her from paying in-state tuition and teaching in South Carolina, but this did not deter her from continuing her education and pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher. After graduating college, Maria decided to join Teach For America and teach in Colorado. Maria loves the community she is serving, she has built strong relationships with families and students and for her home is here, where her students are.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss Pride Month, which takes place this and every June. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and reflect on what has been done, and what still must be done, to achieve full equality. Pride also commemorates the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, which were led by trans women of color in response to police violence towards LGBTQ+ patrons at the Stonewall Inn. This Pride month in particular feels extremely significant for a few reasons. One reason is that the Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that Tile VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ+ workers from workplace discrimination, which means it is illegal to discriminate against or fire employees for their sexual orientation or gender identity. The case will also give LGBTQ+ people and advocates stronger legal standing when it comes to addressing discrimination in other institutions or services.
The other reason is because massive numbers of Americans across the country have taken to the streets in recent weeks to demand an end to systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence against Black Americans. Black members of the LGBTQ+ community—particularly Black trans women—have been especially vulnerable to violence, and their murders and disappearances are too often forgotten or glossed over by local and national media. Consequently, we have seen a push during this Pride month especially to recall the history of Pride, which began with riots against police violence led by trans women of color, in order to emphatically state that Black trans lives matter.
To talk with Edwith and Charlotte more about Pride month, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more, they’re joined by Nadine Smith, the Executive Director of Equality Florida, and Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter, the Executive Director of the Trans Women of Color Collective.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Nadine Smith - @1NadineSmith, Equality Florida - @equalityfl, Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter - @HunterLourdes, Trans Women of Color Collective - @twoccnyc.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party." (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party) John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
Brad and John discuss today's landmark Supreme Court decision protecting LGBT Americans from workplace discrimination, as well as John's new piece for 'The Nation,' "Georgia Shows How Serious the Threat of Voter Suppression Will Be This November." (Link here: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/georgia-voter-suppression-november/)
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses possible running mates for Joe Biden, what this year's Democratic Convention might look like, and whether improvement in racial attitudes can lead to behavioral change in America.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1BdxYnamrWQKX
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss Scott's recent op-ed titled, "Unmade in America: Black Americans disproportionately felt the devastation of industrial flight, and it is reflected in the crises of today." (Link: https://medium.com/@ScottPaulAAM/unmade-in-america-11001d910182)
They also talk about a new EPI study which examines how racism and economic inequality hurt black workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Link: https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/entry/new-epi-study-examines-how-racism-economic-inequality-hurt-black-workers-du)
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen protests across the country to call out the systemic racism in policing and the cyclical injustices faced by Black Americans for over 400 years in this country. In many cities, these protests have been met with wildly disproportionate and often outright violent reactions from police, who have tear-gassed, beaten, and even driven cars into protesters. Despite the danger faced by those protesting, it has been encouraging to see how many people are willing to stand up on this issue and call on elected officials to rethink the role of policing in our society and the many institutions that are still plagued by white supremacy.
To talk with Brent and Charlotte more about the roots of systemic racism, and how we can further work to dismantle white supremacy, they are joined today by Dr. Theodore R. Johnson, Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Here is the Twitter handle for today's guest and his respective organization: Dr. Ted Johnson - @DrTedJ, Brennan Center for Justice - @BrennanCenter
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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AUDIO: One of George Floyd's Brothers, Philonise Floyd, Remembers His Brother at this week's Public Memorial Service
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WASHINGTON POST: "In Georgia, primary day starts with long lines, problems with voting machines — a potential preview of November"
Leslie is then joined by Michael Mendelsohn, a Retired Law Enforcement Officer from Charlotte County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
Retired Officer Mendelsohn believes that former Minnesota Police Officer, Derek Chauvin, who is now charged with second-degree murder, was wrong for how he physically handled George Floyd during the arrest, which led to Mr. Floyd dying. Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, all while Floyd was saying "I Can't Breathe," and pleading for his life, while two other Officers leaned on Floyd's body, and a fourth Officer told concerned bystanders to keep their distance.
Leslie is next joined by Connor Maxwell, a senior policy analyst for Race and Ethnicity Policy at the Center for American Progress. His work focuses on criminal justice, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion issues. His Twitter handle is @Connor__Maxwell, and the handle for the Race and Ethnicity policy team of the Center for American Progress is @CAPTalksRace.
Leslie and Connor analyze the new policing reform bill released by Congressional Democrats on Monday, which is called "The Justice in Policing Act of 2020."
Here are some of the key parts of the bill:
- Revising federal law on criminal police misconduct and qualified immunity reform
- Ban no-knock warrants in drug cases at the federal level
- Ban chokeholds at the federal level
- Establish a national registry of misconduct by law enforcement officers
- Require states to report use of force to the Justice Department
- Mandate racial bias training at the federal level
- Require that deadly force only be used as last resort
- Make lynching a federal crime
- Require police to use more body and dashboard cameras
- Limit the transfer of military equipment to local police departments (more info on the bill can be found here: https://www.vox.com/2020/6/8/21283841/democrats-police-reform-bill-explained-george-floyd)
Leslie and Connor also briefly touch on the semantics surrounding the #DefundPolice movement, which does not mean what many people think it means.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Ed Chung, Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress, where he co-hosts 'The Tent' Podcast. Before working at CAP, he served as Senior Adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungDC and the handle for his podcast is @TheTentPod.
Brad and Ed discuss police reform legislation that was released today by House Democrats in response to the police killing of George Floyd. They also compare the police reform work that Ed did as part of the Obama Justice Department to that of the Trump Justice Department.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Will Jawando and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable continues the discussion of reforming policing in America. They also have a conversation about public opinion of nationwide #BlackLivesMatters protests, and President Trump's deployment of the military in response to peaceful protests in our nation's Capitol last week.
Will Jawando is Councilmember At-Large for Montgomery County, Maryland. Described as “the progressive leader we need” by revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis, Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama.
During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the U.S. Department of Education.
Will's handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @WillJawando.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1LyGBaMRNoPKN (Image Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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AUDIO: Trump says it's a great day for George Floyd
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AUDIO: Joe Biden responds to Trump's comments today on George Floyd and new unemployment data
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AXIOS: "D.C. mayor asks Trump to withdraw military and federal law enforcement"
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AXIOS: "High Ranking Former Military Officials Denounce Trump's Military Response to Peaceful Protesters"
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New ABC/IPSOS Poll: Roughly 2/3rds of Americans Disapprove of Trump's Handling of COVID-19 and Handling of the Response to George Floyd's Death
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Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day (#WearOrange)
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The Week: "The White House is now surrounded by nearly 2 miles of fencing and barricades
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As President Trump visited Main on Friday, the editorial board of Maine's largest newspaper called on Trump to resign
Leslie is then joined by Congressman Ro Khanna. He represents California's 17th congressional district, including Silicon Valley. His focus is to create proposals for jobs in areas left behind and tax credits for the working class. He believes in exercising restraint in foreign policy, and takes no PAC money!
The two discuss President Trump and A.G. Bill Barr ordering peaceful protesters in D.C. to be tear-gassed for a Trump photo-op. They also analyze Trump and Barr authorizing unidentified officers to police D.C. protests.
Additionally, Leslie talks with Rep. Khanna about policing reform, including the related legislation he has co-sponsored, which is called the PEACE Act.
Rep. Khanna's website is Khanna.House.Gov and his handle on Twitter and Instagram is @RepRoKhanna.
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Leslie is first joined by Professor Joshua Geltzer, who serves as the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, as well as Visiting Professor of Law, at Georgetown University Law Center. He is also an International Security Program Fellow at New America and an Executive Editor at Just Security. Geltzer served from 2015 to 2017 as Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council staff. He also served as a law clerk to Justice Stephen Breyer of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Leslie and Professor Geltzer analyze President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, a centuries-old law that gives the president the authority to send the U.S. military into America cities and towns to quash domestic unrest. This came on the same day that Trump had berated Governors for being "weak" and demanded that they fully utilize the National Guard to "dominate" the streets amid civilian unrest.
You can follow Professor Geltzer on Twitter where his handle is @jgeltzer.
Leslie is then joined by Sarah Riggs Amico, a labor-backed progressive businesswoman and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia, running for the seat currently held by David Perdue. A Harvard MBA and 17-year business leader, she served most recently as Executive Chair of her family’s trucking company. Sarah is the only candidate in the race to have the backing of labor, with endorsements from five labor unions. In 2018, she was the Democratic nominee for Lt Governor, running with Stacey Abrams in one of the most closely-watched elections in the country.
Sarah tells Leslie and the audience why she is calling for "deep systemic change" in regard to law enforcement's policing of minorities, as well as justice for George Floyd. Sarah and Leslie also discuss her condemnation of President Trump's federally-directed assault on peaceful protesters outside of the White House so that the president could take a staged photo at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Sarah released a statement on Trump's decision, saying, "there is nothing holy about tear-gassing peaceful protestors so the president can do a Bible-waving photo op at a house of worship.
Sarah and her husband live with their two young daughters in Marietta, GA. Her website is SarahForGeorgia.com and her Twitter handle is @SarahRiggsAmico. The Democratic primary election in Georgia takes place on Tuesday, June 9th.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Jeneé Osterheldt, a culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts. Sometimes this means writing about being Black at Art Basel. In 2020 it means exploring both the pandemic of coronavirus and America's original pandemic: racism.
She joined the Globe as a culture writer in 2018. A graduate of Norfolk State University, Osterheldt was a 2017 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, where her studies focused on the intersection of art and justice. She previously worked as a Kansas City Star culture columnist.
Jeneé 's Twitter handle is @SincerelyJenee.
Brad and Jeneé discuss her latest piece for the Boston Globe, titled "It’s bigger than buildings. America is burning." (Link here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/29/nation/its-bigger-than-buildings-american-is-burning/)
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the impact of racial conflict on Joe Biden choosing his running mate, as well as Biden's increased public visibility during the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1YqJDEZZkDvxV
Leslie is joined by United Steelworkers President Tom Conway to discuss manufacturing, infrastructure, and American security during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Much of the information they covered can be found in this week's USW blog, titled "America's Infrastructure Crisis." (link here: https://usw.org/blog/2020/americas-infrastructure-crisis)
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their Twitter and Instagram handle is @steelworkers.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss how as COVID-19 continues to reshape many elements of our lives, we’ve been reminded that one thing that has continued in spite of the pandemic, is the threat of gun violence and the harm that the criminal legal system in the United States inflicts on Black bodies.
While heavily armed white protesters have marched on state capitals to protest stay-at-home orders without any police intervention, we have seen several horrific instances in just the past few weeks of racism and racist violence that police have inflicted on Black Americans. Though these events have taken place in different parts of the country and have ended in different ways, they are all part of a broader system that poses a daily threat to people of color and is in desperate need of dramatic change.
To talk with Brent and Edwith more about these tragedies, and the broader gun violence prevention space, they're joined by Greg Jackson, the National Advocacy Director of the Community Justice Action Fund, and Tia Bell, Founder of the T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Greg Jackson - @gregoryjackson, Community Justice Action Fund - @CJACTIONFUND, T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project - @TheTRIGGERProj.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Edwith Theogene, Communications Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss one group of people in particular who are extremely vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic—people who are experiencing homelessness or who have insecure housing situations. These populations are more at risk both as a result of the infectious nature of the disease and because of the economic crisis that the pandemic has caused.
To talk with them more about how this population is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lawmakers should do to better protect people who are unhoused, they’re joined by two expert guests. They are Valencia Gunder, the CEO and founder of The Smile Trust, and Jaboa Lake, a senior policy analyst for the Center for American Progress’s Poverty to Prosperity Program.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Valencia Gunder - @ValenciaGunder, The Smile Trust- @SmileTrustInc, Jaboa Lake - @jaboalake, the Center for American Progress - @amprog
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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AUDIO: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) asks Treasury Secretay Steven Mnuchin, “How many workers should give their lives to increase our GDP by a half percent?”
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WASHINGTON POST: "As White House pushes firms to reopen, new report says much of bailout stimulus money remains unspent"
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TIME: "The Real Estate Industry Pushed for $160 Billion in Tax Breaks in the CARES Act, Disclosure Filings Show"
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AXIOS: "Trump threatens to end WHO funding and withdraw U.S. membership"
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POLITICO: "Biden White House would yank Keystone XL permit"
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USA TODAY: "New poll shows Sen. Martha McSally losing ground to Mark Kelly and that's not even the bad news"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Bob Ney, an Independent Political analyst for radio stations across America, covering the White House, Congress, and specializes in Mideast issues. He graduated from 'The' Ohio State University and taught English in Shiraz, Iran to Persians in 1978. Leaving Iran due to the beginning of the revolution, Bob was then the American manager of a private sector company in Saudi Arabia, where he lived for a year. He then returned to the United States and was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives (1980), Ohio Senate (1984) and the U.S. House in 1994 as a Republican in an overwhelming Democratic seat. Bob became Chairman of the House Administration Committee, Chair of the Housing Sub Committee, Deputy Whip leadership position and member of the House Transportation Committee. His legacy bill was the passage of the Help America vote act. Co-authored by now Democratic leader Steny Hoyer. HAVA in a bipartisan effort, modernized the American voting systems after the Bush/Gore election aftermath. In 2006 Bob resigned from Congress due to the Jack Abramoff scandal and wrote a book about his time in politics and his incarceration in the federal corrections system. “ Sideswiped” (lessons learned courtesy of the hit men of Capitol Hill) was released in 2013, and is definitely worth a purchase and a read! (buy here: https://tinyurl.com/buysideswiped)
The two discuss news that the State Department Inspector General who was fired by President Trump late Friday night, Steve Linick, was investigating the president’s effort to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia without congressional approval.
Bob Ney also volunteers helping people with recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, and is involved in other entrepreneurial ventures. He makes his home in Ohio, Father of two grown children and five grandchildren. Bob also co-hosts a weekly podcast, with co-host Jim Owen, where they speak the truth about a fundamentally unfair economic system, and learn what can be done to correct it. It's called 'Door to Door' and can be found at BobNeyDoorToDoor.com.
You can watch this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1RDGlQagbAqJL
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
Brad and Shawn discuss a new Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump CNN poll, potential Biden running mates, and the 'Heroes Act' legislation that passed in the House this past Friday.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable continues to discuss the new CNN Biden-Trump poll, as well as the general election as a whole.
Tara Devlin is a New York City-based comedian, writer, and founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as 'RDTdaily.' Tara's Twitter handle is @REALTaraDevlin and her Instagram handle is @Taradacktyl. Tara's unapologetically liberal weekly podcast, "TARABUSTER" is recorded LIVE every Saturday evening at 6PM eastern on the RDTdaily Facebook and Youtube channels and replayed starting Sunday at 6PM eastern on Progressive Voices, or any time on the Progressive Voices app. You can become a 'patron' of Tarabuster and RDTdaily at www.Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1RDxlQadMdDKL
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories she covers during the segment:
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NBC NEWS: "Fact check: Coronavirus vaccine could come this year, Trump says. Experts say he needs a 'miracle' to be right."
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NBC NEWS: "House to vote on Democrats' $3T coronavirus 'HEROES' aid: Stimulus checks, money for states, rent assistance"
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AXIOS: "Ousted vaccine chief: I was told my pandemic warnings were "causing a commotion""
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AXIOS: "UN issues dire economic report as WHO warns coronavirus "may never go away""
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AXIOS: "Another 3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), which is one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. The Lawyers’ Committee seeks to promote fair housing and community development, economic justice, voting rights, equal educational opportunity, criminal justice, judicial diversity and more.
The two discuss protecting the U.S. Postal Service, and expanding vote-by-mail for Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clarke released the following statement about the recent murky departure of Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman:
“We are sounding an alarm regarding the departure of Ronald Stroman from the Postal Service. The Postal Service lies at the heart of our democracy and is critical to the success of an unprecedented vote-by-mail system that is needed for a fair and effective 2020 election season. The Postal Service is also a lifeline for vulnerable people who are counting on mail delivery for medication, stimulus payments, and more. Stroman’s untimely departure signals deepening chaos and disruption inside the Postal Service at a critical moment during the 2020 election season.
“We call on Congress to convene oversight hearings to determine whether the recent wave of leadership shifts at the Postal Service stands to harm the public by jeopardizing implementation of the Census and vote-by-mail amid the pandemic.”
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Kristen's handle is @KristenClarkeJD.
Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues! (Remember this number between now and Election day!) Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.
You can watch this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mrGmQakykkGy
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
During today's episode, they discuss the ways in which our criminal justice system harms women and families, and particularly women and families of color. Especially during this pandemic, which is shedding on just how vulnerable incarcerated people are during emergencies and crises, finding ways to change this system—which is firmly rooted in white supremacy—has never been more important.
To delve further into this issue, and discuss why it is critical to approach criminal justice reform with a reproductive justice lens—Brett and Edwith are joined by two guests with substantial expertise in this area. They are Arissa Hall, the Project Director at National Bail Out, and Yveka Pierre, litigation counsel at If/When/How.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Arissa Hall - @riss_understood, National Bail Out - @nationalbailout, If/When/How - @ifwhenhow.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Leslie is joined by two different guests on two different topics.
Leslie is first joined by Eva Casey Velasquez, President and CEO at the Identity Theft Resource Center. The ITRC is a non-profit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. Ms. Velasquez previously served as the Vice President of Operations for the San Diego Better Business Bureau and spent 21 years at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office.
They discuss financial identity theft during the COVID-19 pandemic, including what people can do if it's happened to them. Eva also highlights how and why unemployment benefits are being targeted by identity thieves during the pandemic.
The website for the ITRC is idtheftcenter.org. Their Twitter and Instagram handle is @IDTheftCenter. Eva's Twitter handle is @ITRCCEO.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.
Leslie and Alex discuss how President Trump's economic advisors are pushing a new "Work Til' You Die Plan," as Social Security Works has accurately dubbed it, with the goal of gutting America's Social Security program.
The 'Social Security Works' website is socialsecurityworks.org and their Twitter handle is @ssworks. Alex's Twitter handle is @alaw202.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Heidi Shierholz, Senior Economist and Director of Policy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions. Heidi leads EPI’s policy team, which monitors wage and employment policies coming out of Congress and the administration and advances a worker-first policy agenda.
Brad and Heidi discuss how nearly one in five workers applied for state unemployment insurance benefits in the last seven weeks, which is nearly five times the worst seven-week stretch of the Great Recession. They also talk about what type of economic relief package that the government should be working on to help the American people who are financially struggling thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why the relief should not include any arbitrary end dates.
The website for EPI is epi.org and their Twitter handle is @EconomicPolicy. Heidi's handle is @hshierholz.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Ed Chung, Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress, where he co-hosts 'The Tent' Podcast. Before working at CAP, he served as Senior Adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. Some of our audience will also recognize Ed's voice, as he has guest hosted Leslie's show a number of times in the past
Brad and Ed discuss two different topics during their interview. First, they cover the Justice Department’s decision to drop the criminal case against Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser. Experts have noted how there is no obvious precedent to a case being dropped after a suspect has plead guilty to lying to investigators, which Flynn did twice. Second, Brad and Ed talk about the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery murder. Arbery, a black man, was chased by two white men and shot dead by one of them. Arbery was jogging and unarmed when killed. It took authorities 74 days to arrest the suspects, and only after a video of the killing was leaked to the media.
The website for the Center for American Progress is AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @amprog. Ed Chung's handle is @EdChungDC.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1jMJgQpkaoyKL
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
During this episode, they’re going to be examining yet another example of how COVID-19 has exacerbated an existing issue in this country—in this case, the student debt crisis. Generation Progress has been doing advocacy work in the student debt space for much of their existence, and it’s an issue that they feel very strongly about. The collective student loan debt owed by Americans today totals over 1.5 trillion dollars, and around one-third of people under the age of 35 currently have a student loan. The cost of attending college has risen dramatically in recent decades, but these advanced degrees are still considered a prerequisite for most middle-class jobs. That precarious situation combined with the rise of predatory, for-profit institutions that exploit students’ desire for higher education have resulted in many students battling climbing debt well into their careers. Now, with many people in this country out of work or losing income as a result of the pandemic, the student debt crisis is positioned to get much worse, especially for people already fighting against gender and racial wealth gaps.
To learn more about what needs to be done now to protect and provide relief to student borrowers—particularly those most impacted by COVID-19—they’re joined by Ashley Harrington, senior policy counsel at the Center for Responsible Lending, and Cody Hounanian, program director at Student Debt Crisis.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Ashley Harrington - @achesquire, Center for Responsible Lending - @crlonline, Cody Hounanian - @chounanian, Student Debt Crisis - @DebtCrisisOrg
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss Scott's recent op-ed published in the New York Times titled, "Why Can’t America Make Enough Masks or Ventilators?" (Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/opinion/coronavirus-industry-manufacturing.html)
They also talk about President Trump’s troublesome “tariff relief” plan, as well as why AAM believes now is the perfect time to rebuild America's infrastructure.
On that note, we'd like to encourage you to please add your name to AAM's message to President Trump, and Vice President Pence, that it's time to Rebuild America! Just go to tinyurl.com/RebuildAmericaAction to add your name. Thank you!
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. He is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.
Dr. Bollinger and Brad discuss the different types of COVID-19 tests, why testing is so important in helping to stop the spread of the virus, how the U.S. is doing compared to other countries, how we can improve in that capacity, and balancing the health needs of Americans with re-opening the country.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Brad's recent op-ed for 'The Hill' on the possibility of former First Lady Michelle Obama as Joe Biden's 2020 running mate. They also discuss the Tara Reade sexual assault allegation against Vice President Biden.
Kim Scott is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of this episode here: www.pscp.tv/w/1OdKrqWQVVlxX
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Assistant Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he’s worked for more than 16 years. He has 28 years of safety and health experience, investigating fatalities and life-altering accidents, providing assistance to local unions and working closely with employers’ safety and health professionals. Mr. Sallman serves as a labor representative on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) and NFPA’s 652 Technical Committee on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust.
Leslie and Steve discuss Workers’ Memorial Day and the Trump administration’s responsibility to workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Coronavirus has introduced a host of new health and safety concerns into the workplace: both for essential workers who have been on the job for the past two months and for workers who will be entering the workplace again as the economy begins to reopen. During this pandemic, many USW members have been and continue to go to work each day in oil and chemical plants, paper and steel mills, hospitals, power plants, and many other workplaces.
Unions, including the USW, have made a series of common sense recommendations and some employers have been taking steps to keep workers safe. However, there are still real challenges, including access to appropriate PPE, the need for appropriate distancing, still sometimes limited opportunities to regularly wash hands, and more. The biggest challenge has been a lack of leadership from the federal government, which has left everyone to tackle these problems piecemeal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency charged with keeping workers safe, has been largely absent from this conversation. In March, a group of unions demanded that OSHA implement an emergency, temporary infectious disease standard that would specify the steps employers must take to keep workers safe. But OSHA still has not done so. Instead OSHA merely provided guidance that employers are free to accept or reject. As a result, since January, more than 3,000 workers contacted OSHA to complain about employers’ failure to take basic steps to protect them from COVID-19. Yet another problem is that OSHA has all but stopped investigating complaints. This has left the states, and other stakeholders, to fill in the holes. Oregon, for example, ramped up enforcement of state-level occupational safety rules and began spot checks of employers to ensure workers practice social distancing.
This is sadly unsurprising. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia has long sided with corporations over workers. The Trump administration has also targeted the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), which has broad bipartisan support, and rolled back chemical safety regulations. A recent paper mill explosion in Jay, Maine is another example of how the CSB should be responding to understand how this happened, what lessons can be learned and shared with the industry, workers, unions and the public. It is truly a 'miracle' no one was hurt after the mill exploded.
This week the USW marked Workers Memorial Day, a somber day that we observe every year in the fight for safe jobs. This year, their union remembered the 29 workers who were killed at USW-represented workplaces in the USA and Canada over the past twelve months. And, as they always do, they resolved to fight for the health and safety of their members and all workers.
But in light of COVID, and the administration’s failure of leadership, they’re also mobilizing to fight for the safety of all workers by supporting H.R. 6559, The COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020. This legislation would require OSHA to put out an enforceable standard for COVID-19.
On April 28, 2016, Workers Memorial Day, President Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation. On April 28, 2020, Workers Memorial Day, President Trump keeps meatpacking hotspots open as he signed an executive order under the Defense Production Act to compel meat processing plants to remain open amid the coronavirus pandemic. The President should instead be using the DPA to mandate the production and distribution of personal protective equipment, while issuing an emergency temporary standard to protect workers from COVID-19.
The USW's website is USW.org and their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Today's discussion is about the fact that we're just sixth months away from one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. People across the country will need safe and reliable ways to vote and have their votes counted in November. Ensuring that happens in a country with an extremely dubious history with voting rights will take a lot of work—and funding—on the federal, state, and local levels. To learn more about what needs to be done now to protect our elections during this emergency and beyond, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by Tiffany Dena Loftin, the Director of the NAACP Youth & College Division, and Danielle Root, the Associate Director of Voting Rights and Access to Justice on the Center for American Progress Democracy and Government Reform Team.
Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she covered during the segment:
- NBC NEWS: "U.S. passes 1 million cases of COVID-19"
- WASHINGTON POST: "President’s intelligence briefing book repeatedly cited virus threat"
- WASHINGTON POST: "The U.S. plans to give $500 billion to large companies. It won’t require them to preserve jobs or limit executive pay."
- AXIOS: "Mnuchin says SBA will do "full review" of PPP loans over $2 million"
- AXIOS: "Coronavirus is tied to climate and biodiversity crises"
- CNN: "Arizona GOP chair encourages anti-stay-at-home protesters to dress like health care workers"
- THE DAILY BEAST: "Pence Flouts Mask Policy While Visiting Staff, Patient at Mayo Clinic"
She's then joined by Toddy Duffy, Co-Founder of the Law-Firm DuffyAmedeo LLP. Todd attended law school at St. John’s University School of Law and obtained his law degree in two and a half years. After law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Stephen D. Gerling of the Northern District of New York Bankruptcy Court. After his clerkship, Todd was associated with several large Manhattan firms and participated in many of the largest and most complex bankruptcy cases in the last twenty years. Todd is also a past Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the New York County Lawyers’ Association.
Leslie and Todd discuss the "flood of business bankruptcies" being "likely in coming months," as reported by the Associated Press. Todd explains why, especially during a disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic, bankruptcy does not signify that a business is a failure. Rather, it is a tool that a business can use to level the playing field amid the economic fallout from a disaster that they had no hand in making.
Todd's website is DuffyAmedeo.com and his Twitter handle is @ToddEduffy.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years. His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad evaluate President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his unfounded comment that injecting one's self with disinfectant could be a treatment for COVID-19. They also discuss the 2020 presidential election between Trump and Joe Biden. This includes thoughts on potential running mates for Biden, including Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Amy Klobuchar, Gretchen Whitmer and Tammy Baldwin.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Nick Guthman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable picks up on the discussion of running mates for Joe Biden, with a focus on Elizabeth Warren, Stacey Abrams and Gretchen Whitmer. They also highlight the importance of Democrats energizing the youth vote if they hope to take back the White House this November. This includes investing in get out the vote operations for college students.
Nick Guthman is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: www.periscope.tv/BradBannon/1eaJbQAOEWeGX
Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
She's then joined by Randi Weingarten, President of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators.
Leslie and Randi discuss how children and parents are dealing with a huge digital divide, which is why the AFT decided to donate 10,000 books to a network of homeless shelters in NYC to help fill the gap. Randi also shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has "exasperated and exposed every inequality" in both our education system and our country as a whole.
Since COVID 19 began, thousands of educators have submitted requests to FirstBook.org for funding to choose and purchase books for their students to support distance learning. A donation to FirstBook.org would help get books into the hands of kids in need across the country. We've posted the link on our video stream and will do the same on all of our social media accounts. So please go to FirstBook.org and donate whatever your budget allows.
The website for the American Federation of Teachers is AFT.org and their Twitter account is @AFTunion. President Randi Weingarten's account is @rweingarten.
The AFT champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for students, their families and communities. The AFT and its members advance these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through members’ work.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They’re highlighting a very alarming, but sadly not unexpected, trend that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities of color, and especially Black people, are contracting the infection at much higher rates than white people, and are experiencing consistently worse outcomes with the disease. For example, in Washington D.C., where Generation Progress is based, data has shown that Black people have made up around 80% of the deaths from COVID-19 despite making up only around 50% of the D.C. population. New York City and Chicago have reported even higher racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths, and some states have begun reporting infection and death rates by race in order to track the trend.
To learn more about why this trend exists and what it will take to mitigate the impact of racism on public health, Brent and Charlotte are joined by Dorianne Mason, the Director of Health Equity at the National Women’s Law Center, and Connor Maxwell, a Senior Policy Analyst on the Race and Ethnicity team at the Center for American Progress.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Dorianne Mason - @DorianneMason, National Women's Law Center - @nwlc, Center for American Progress Race and Ethnicity Policy Team - CAPTalksRace, Connor Maxwell - @Connor__Maxwell
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the four news stories that she covers:
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AXIOS: "White House and Congress reach interim coronavirus funding deal"
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CNN/AXIOS: "Bipartisan Senate report backs intel community assessment that Russia interfered to help Trump in 2016 election"
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "At least 7 new coronavirus cases appear to be related to Wisconsin election's in-person voting, Milwaukee health commissioner says"
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NBC News: "Two-thirds of voters back vote-by-mail in November 2020"
She's then joined by Jean Ross, an Acute Care Nurse, and Co-President of National Nurses United, the country’s largest union and professional organization of registered nurses, with more than 150,000 members nationwide.
Leslie and Jean discuss the registered nurses who are holding a protest in front of the White House today. They're protesting to call attention to the tens of thousands of health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 due to lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). The nurses, members of National Nurses United (NNU), are practicing social distancing and are reading aloud the names U.S. nurses who are known to have died of COVID-19.
Nurses have been demanding that the Trump administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgate an emergency temporary standard so that health care workers are provided with the optimal PPE. NNU petitioned OSHA on March 4, 2020 for such a standard and never received a response. With no federal health and safety standard, nurses and other health care workers in many hospitals across the country have not been provided with adequate PPE to protect them from exposure to the virus.
Nurses point out that they require N95 respirators or a higher level or protection as well as other protective gear when taking care of patients who may be infected with COVID-19. With the failure of the Trump administration to protect health care workers, NNU is demanding that Congress include a mandatory OSHA emergency standard in its next COVID-19 legislative package.
Leslie and Jean also talk about the healthcare workers being hailed as heroes after standing in the street to block a right-wing protest against Colorado's stay-at-home order.
NNU's website is NationalNursesUnited.org and their Twitter and Instagram handle is @NationalNurses.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr.Margaret Klein Salamon, a clinical psychologist and now Founder and Director of 'The Climate Mobilization,' an organization that calls for moving from climate grieving to emergency mode. Her radical new self-help guide, 'Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth,' helps readers reckon with the terror of the climate emergency, process their feelings, and turn their pain into heroic action. Her Twitter handle is @MobilizeClimate.
The two discuss applying the same type of 'emergency action' response that has been used to fight COVID-19, but instead, using it to fight the climate crisis.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable adds to the discussion of the topics covered in the first segment. They also hypothesize what type of President Joe Biden would be in the area of climate action if he wins in November.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: www.periscope.tv/BradBannon/1RDxlQqyArOKL
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock and Edwith Theogene, Communications Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
Today's discussion is about an alarming trend that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic: at least seven states across the South and the Midwest have used this pandemic to declare abortion services non-essential and attempt to prevent some or all abortions from taking place as long as stay at home or shelter in place orders are in effect. These policies are incredibly harmful and dangerous—but thankfully, many organizations are fighting back. Over the weekend, the debate in Texas reached the Supreme Court, but—after an appellate court restored some abortion access in Texas last night—the battle is now back to the lower courts.
To talk more about this situation and why abortion is very much an essential service, today's guests are Elisabeth Smith, the Chief Counsel for State Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Dr. Kristyn Brandi, the Board Chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health and an Assistant Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: The Center for Reproductive Rights - @ReproRights, Dr. Kristyn Brandi - @DrKBrandi, Physicians for Reproductive Health - @prhdocs
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by the usual host of the show, Leslie Marshall! As you probably already know if you're a listener, Leslie is a Democratic Strategist, National Radio Host, and a Fox News Contributor who provides political analysis from a liberal point of view.
Brad and Leslie discuss the significance of today's endorsement of Joe Biden for President by Senator Bernie Sanders, including it happening three months sooner in the primary process than it did for Hillary Clinton. They give some advice as to what Vice President Biden can do to earn the votes of Bernie supporters, and preview his general election matchup with President Trump.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable adds to the discussion of Sanders endorsing Biden, and what type of policies Sanders supporters would like to see Biden advocate for going forward. They also discuss whether Biden committing to nominating a female running mate was as meaningful as some have prognosticated.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1yoKMakweOpKQ
Leslie begins the hour with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the two news stories that she covers:
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The New Yorker - "How Did the U.S. End Up with Nurses Wearing Garbage Bags?"
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NBC News - "Video shows giant trench being dug on NYC's Hart Island to bury coronavirus victims"
She's then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
Leslie and Dr. Shapiro discuss his new piece for 'Washington Monthly,' titled "The Case for Universal Mandatory COVID-19 Testing." (Article link here --> https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/10/the-case-for-universal-mandatory-covid-19-testing/)
Dr. Shapiro's website is www.Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
This week's show is about another group of people being uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic—undocumented immigrants and people who are being detained by immigration enforcement agencies. Many undodcumented people are on the frontlines of coronavirus response—whether they are healthcare providers or essential employees making sure that basic necessities are still available to the general public—but, even during a pandemic, they are forced to worry about whether or not they will be able to remain in this country. As we wait for a decision from the Supreme Court on the DACA case, even Dreamers who previously had a certain degree of security about their immigration status are now being forced to consider that everything might change. Meanwhile, people who are already being detained by ICE or CBP are in immediate danger of the pandemic spreading rapidly through detention facilities, where they will almost certainly not receive adequate care.
To talk more about this situation and what can be done to protect vulnerable people, the show is joined by Sanaa Abrar, the advocacy director at United We Dream and Setareh Ghandehari, the advocacy manager at the Detention Watch Network.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Sanaa Abrar - @sanaashine, United We Dream - @UNITEDWEDREAM, Detention Watch Network - @DetentionWatch
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Published of the 'Cook Political Report.' His Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two discuss President Trump's handling the COVID-19 pandemic, what Americans think of the President's response to the virus, how Joe Biden has done in running his Presidential campaign during the pandemic, and how important his choice of a running mate could be.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Moe Vela and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable adds to the discussion of the topics covered in the first segment, and also talks about the economic struggles that lower and middle income Americans are beginning to face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moe Vela served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vea holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House. His Twitter handle is @MoeVela.
Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwGWQoQWoDxQ
During the first half of the show, Leslie is joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is the Co-founder and executive director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities. Their mission spans the child’s experience with the goal of providing continuity of care. They are the only nonprofit with a medical and legal programs.
Leslie and Hope discuss two new court rulings, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that could force Trump to release migrant children and parents. His administration is facing a spate of lawsuits across the country calling on them to close immigration courts and release migrants from often overcrowded, unsanitary detention facilities that medical experts have said are “tinderboxes” for the virus. A Federal Judge reviewing the situation called the detention facilities “hotbeds for contagion” that pose “unprecedented threats” of “irreparable harm” amid the pandemic.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
They discuss Navy Captain Brett Crozier, who was fired just four days after he pleaded for help as the coronavirus ravaged his crew on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Crozier had sent an urgent letter to the U.S. Navy on Sunday, seeking to evacuate and isolate the crew as cases of coronavirus infection increased on the aircraft carrier. Some 113 members of the crew had tested positive as of yesterday, which is by far the U.S. military’s largest coronavirus outbreak to date in the pandemic.Videos posted on social media showed a huge send-off for Captain Crozier, with hundreds of service members on the hanger deck of the vessel, which is currently docked in Guam, chanting "Captain Crozier! Captain Crozier!" and clapping.
Colonel Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Edwith Theogene, Executive Director and Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
Medical and health care professionals, sanitation workers, grocery store employees, delivery workers, and many other folks are doing essential work to keep us all safe. They are all putting themselves at an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19 while doing this work.
There is another population of people who don’t have the option of protecting themselves from this pandemic—people who are currently incarcerated. To talk more about how this pandemic threatens the lives and safety of incarcerated people in the United States, and what counties, states, and the country can do to better protect them, the show is joined by DeAnna Hoskins, the president and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA, and Anthony Robles and Jared O’Brien, organizers with the Youth Justice Coalition in Los Angeles.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: DeAnna Hoskins - @MzDeHoskins, JustLeadershipUSA - @JustLeadersUSA, Youth Justice Coalition - @YouthJusticeLA
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two dig deep into the reasons why America has failed to supply an adequate number of masks and other PPE (personal protective equipment) for our doctors and nurses on the COVID-19 front line.
Leslie and Scott also discuss solutions to the problem in both the short and long term. For those interested in learning more on the subject, below are some of the sources that Leslie and Scott share from during today's interview.
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WIRED: "How Decades of Offshoring Led to a Mask Shortage in a Pandemic" - https://www.wired.com/story/decades-offshoring-led-mask-shortage-pandemic/
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The New York Times - "China Pushes to Churn Out Coronavirus Gear, Yet Struggles to Police It" - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/business/china-coronavirus-masks-tests.html
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The New York Times - "Trump Said He Was the President of Manufacturing. Then Disaster Struck" - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-ventilators-manufacturing-gm.html?referringSource=articleShare
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The New York Times - "How the World’s Richest Country Ran Out of a 75-Cent Face Mask" - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/opinion/coronavirus-face-mask.html?referringSource=articleShare
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM. You can also find AAM on Instagram with the handle @AmericanManufacturing and visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/AmericanManufacturing.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro is Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Dr. Shapiro explains "how the future shape of the economic crisis driven by the federal government’s inadequate response to the coronavirus pandemic is coming into focus." He outlined this point, as well as some possible solutions, in his most recent Sonecon blog, titled "A Long-Term Plan to Save the Economy From Coronavirus" (link here: https://www.sonecon.com/the-shape-of-the-economic-crisis-and-what-can-really-be-done-about-it/) The piece also appeared in the March 26th edition of 'Washington Monthly.'
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Anisha Singh and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discuss the following questions:
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How would you rate the handling of the Coronavirus crisis by President Trump and Senate Republicans?
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What does this moment mean for our elections, and how do we protect democracy?
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How well have Governors like Andrew Cuomo, Gavin Newsom, Jay Inslee and Gretchen Whitmer filled the leadership void left open by Trump during the crisis? Anisha is the Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show. In addition to being the Executive Producer for the Leslie Marshall show for 14 years, for the past 12 years Mark has been a progressive political activist and campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Karen Hobert Flynn, the President of Common Cause, a nonpartisan grassroots organization with 1.2 million members and supporters dedicated to building a strong democracy and holding power accountable. Karen is a democracy reform activist and leader for more than three decades, including 25-plus years on staff and in state and national leadership positions with Common Cause.
The two discuss the $400 million in election funding that Common Cause, and their allies, were successful in persuading Congress to include in the 2 Trillion dollar COVID-19 response bill. They also analyze why, despite this funding being a step in the right direction, given the recent health crisis, states and localities immediately need significantly more resources. These resources are needed to make critical investments to ensure that all voters can participate in free, fair, orderly, and safe elections this year, or else millions of voters could be disenfranchised.
The website for Common Cause is CommonCause.org and their Twitter handle is @CommonCause. Karen Hobert Flynn's handle is @KHobertFlynn.
Today's guest hosts are Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the economic challenges that people—particularly young people—will face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what state and federal governments can do to help individuals and families get through it. They also analyze the early details being released about the stimulus/economic recovery package being finalized by Congress.
They are also joined by an expert guest on the topic, Tamara Fucile, Director for Government Affairs and Senior Advisor at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.Tamara's Twitter handle is @TamaraFucile and the handle for her organization is @CenterOnBudget.
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is joined by Morris Pearl, Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of hundreds of high-net-worth Americans who are committed to making all Americans better off by building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation. The group focuses on promoting public policy solutions that encourage political equality, guarantee a sustaining wage for working Americans, and ensure that millionaires, billionaires, and corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Leslie and Morris discuss reports that Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler sold off significant amounts of stock in the immediate aftermath of being briefed on the spread of COVID-19, all while publicly stating that there was no reason for alarm. The Patriotic Millionaires, led by Mr. Pearl, are calling for "resignation and prosecution" in response to the insider trading reports.
"Senators Burr and Loeffler have clearly placed their own personal financial interests ahead of the safety and wellbeing of their constituents, and they have no business continuing to act as public servants. They must resign, and their misconduct must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law under the 2012 STOCK Act.
The Department of Justice should prioritize investigating and prosecuting these Senators. Our entire government depends on the American people trusting that their elected officials are working with their best interests at heart. By using their official positions to benefit themselves at the expense of the American people, these Senators have betrayed the trust of their communities and constituents, and cracked the very foundations of our democracy at a time when trust in our government has never been more important.
Congress should pass laws that would make this kind of misbehavior impossible in the future. It is absurd that members of Congress are allowed to trade stocks at all. No one should personally profit from having the privilege of serving their nation as a legislator." Leslie and Morris also discuss what safeguards are needed in any stimulus/bailout packages to protect working people and fight corporate greed. The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org, their Instagram handle is @PatrioticMillionaires, and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills. Morris Pearl's Twitter handle is @Morris_Pearl.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, how Vice President Biden is doing at communicating with the country during the crisis, and what Senator Bernie Sanders next political move may be.
The two round table guests are Kimberly Scott and Mark Grimaldi. Kimberly is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi is progressive political activist, with 12 years of experience in the field. He has worked as a campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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March is women’s history month and March 8th was International Women’s Day. This is also a big year for commemorating women’s activism, with 2020 marking the centennial of women’s right to vote. To discuss some highlights of women's activism around the globe during the past year, Leslie is joined by Anna Fendley of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Anna also shares some incredible insights on the USW's 'Women of Steel' program during the interview.
Anna has been with the USW for over a decade and has worked doing legislative advocacy and in the union’s Health, Safety and Environment Department. Anna serves as the vice president for North America for the IndustriALL Global Union, which represents industrial workers all over the world. She also represents the AFL-CIO as the chairperson of the International Trade Union Confederation’s Global Youth Committee, where she led the effort to create a global economic platform for young workers.
Here are some of the details that Leslie and Anna covered during today's conversation.
- Women of Steel:
· The USW’s 'Women of Steel' is its program for empowering women leaders and activists. It began as a grassroots effort in Canada in the 1980s as an effort to combat sex discrimination. · Now it’s union-wide. Women of Steel work on a variety of issues that are important to women in the workplace: some of it iscommunity-based and some national.
- Health care worker safety:
· The union has long fought for protections for health care workers. The USW represents approximately 50,000 health care workers, many of whom are women. · This includes work on the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309), which passed the House late last year. · Many of the issues that the USW fights for, not just in 'Women of Steel,' but across the board, are now taking on a new resonance with the outbreak of COVID-19. · The USW and other unions have pushed to get OSHA to issue anemergency standard to protect front line workers in the wake of the virus.
- Paid Leave
· The issue of paid leave is also as urgent as it’s ever been. Even before the current crisis, the USW supported legislation that would expand leave, including the FAMILY Act. · Now, there is greater need. Lawmakers are proposing the 'Paid Sick Days for Public Health Emergencies and Personal Family Care Act.' · This issue does not just affect women, but because many women are caregivers in their families, access to benefits like paid leave help with gender equality.
- Women’s Activism Internationally:
· It’s not just domestically that the USW has been fighting for women’s rights. As a part of a global alliance of unions called IndustriALL, the union has been taking a wider view of women’s participation in the workforce. In November, they met in Geneva and set ambitious goals. These included increasing diversity in workplaces, finding ways to get more women into leadership positions, and combating gender based violence. Anna was part of the USW’s delegation. · The ILO has also set reducing gender based violence as one of its goals. It also announced that this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, celebrated on April 28 dually as Workers Memorial Day, will focus on calling for the prohibition and prevention of violence and harassment in the workplace. As part of the campaign, the ILO will produce a global report highlighting how a comprehensive OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) framework at both national and workplace levels could address the epidemic of violence and harassment. · Women in Mexico have also started a grassroots movement against the violence they experience. o On International Women’s Day, 80,000 protestors took to the streets of Mexico City. This “Day Without Women” was intended to draw attention to femicide and government inaction. It’s estimated that ten women are killed in Mexico every day.
The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their Twitter and Instagram handle is @steelworkers. The Twitter handle for USW President Tom Conway is @USWblogger.
Leslie kicks off the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the two stories she shares, while also giving her own take on the news: 1. CDC Director Condemns Trump’s ‘China Virus’ Tweet during questioning from Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) - https://www.thedailybeast.com/cdc-director-robert-redfield-condemns-trumps-china-virus-tweet
- NBC NEWS: "Inside the White House's bungled effort to combat the coronavirus"- https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/mismanagement-missed-opportunities-how-white-house-bungled-coronavirus-response-n1158746
Leslie is then joined by Advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), and technology futurist, Jamie Metzl. Jaime is also author of the highly acclaimed book "Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the future of Humanity" (releasing in paperback on April 7th, 2020, pre-order link here: https://tinyurl.com/wt2uuv4). His Twitter handle is @JamieMetzl.
Here are some of Jamie's key points on the COVID-19 pandemic:
- This has the potential to be a much greater global crisis than 9/11 and will require the type of wise global leadership we seem to be lacking.
- If ever there was a time for leaders and people to step forward for the common good, this is it.
- The name of the game now is to contain the virus as much as possible while we race to develop a vaccine.
- It is all but certain that most of our lives will be severely disrupted for a significant period of time.
- Because of our evolutionary history, our brains are designed for linear thinking and to assume that the future is likely to be significantly similar to the past. This could well be one of those moments where our world suddenly, and perhaps irrevocably, changes.
- By identifying The COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic, the world health organization is merely acknowledging what most everyone around the world is discovering: that this crisis is more global and far more serious than most people appreciated only a few short days and weeks ago.
- While efforts to contain this outbreak must proceed, the contagion has already or will soon reach community spread levels where a containment strategy will no longer be viable.
- While efforts in China and Korea have shown that extreme measures can at least temporarily slow the spread of this virus, we are likely to see very rapid increases in contagion levels around the world.
- Even with a lower than previously reported fatality rate, fatalities are likely to be very significant as the total number of infections grow.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), and technology futurist, Jamie Metzl. Jaime is also author of the highly acclaimed book "Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the future of Humanity" (releasing in paperback on April 7th, 2020). His Twitter handle is @JamieMetzl.
Jamie explains that while efforts to contain this outbreak must proceed, the contagion has already or will soon reach community spread levels where a containment strategy will no longer be viable. He also outlines that while efforts in China and South Korea have shown that extreme measures can at least temporarily slow the spread of this virus, we are likely to see very rapid increases in contagion levels around the world.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Nick Guthman and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discuss the youth vote in the 2020 Democratic primary and general elections, as well as the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the race for the White House.
Nick is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show. In addition to being the Executive Producer for the Leslie Marshall show for 14 years, for the past 12 years Mark has been a progressive political activist and campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Today's guest host is is Moe Vela. Mr. Vela served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
Here are the guests that joined Moe today, along with the topics that they discussed:
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ER Physician Dr. Olusegun Ishmael on the COVID-19 pandemic, and response to it in the U.S. (@Ishmd on Twitter)
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Dr. John Tantillo, “The Marketing Doctor,” who authored a book called “People Buy Brands Not Companies.” He discusseshow political candidates should consider themselves brands, and what Presidents Obama and Trump actually have in common. (@MarketingDoctor on Twitter)
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Freelance Journalist Darren Sands, who discusses the impact of the black vote in the Democratic primary election and shares his expertise on politics, race and culture. (@DarrenSands on Twitter)
You can also follow Moe Vela on Twitter, where his handle is @MoeVela.
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss a proposed rule change from the Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Early Development (HUD), and why many people are fighting back against it. To take a closer look at the proposed rule change and its potential consequences, they’re joined by two experts from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, policy analyst Sonya Acosta and senior advisor Ed Gramlich.
The website for the National Low Income Housing Coalition is nlihc.org and their Twitter handle is @nlihc. Sonya Acosta's Twitter handle is @ssmiacosta and Ed Gramlich's handle is @Regs_Ed.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro is Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. His Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Dr. Shapiro explains what caused today's historic stock market crash, as well as why he believes that the Federal Reserve cannot save the economy from the negative impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. He outlined this argument on his Sonecon blog, which you can find the link to here: https://www.sonecon.com/the-federal-reserve-cant-rescue-the-economy-from-the-coronavirus/ (the piece also appeared in the March 4th edition of 'The Washington Post.')
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, and downturn in the stock market, on the Democratic primary race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. They also discuss how the state of Washington, where Tim is located, is dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak in its state.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show. In addition to being the Executive Producer for the Leslie Marshall show for 14 years, for the past 12 years Mark has been a progressive political activist and campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by David Cooper, a Senior Economic Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions. David conducts both national and state-level research, with a focus on the minimum wage, wage theft, employment and unemployment, poverty, and wage and income trends.
Leslie and David discuss a new report out from EPI, "Under President Trump, income growth has slowed across the U.S." As Capital & Main reporter Jessica Goodheart writes, "New analysis of government data shows that, since Donald Trump took office, inflation-adjusted income growth has slowed significantly across the U.S.All but two states saw a decline in growth of real median household income under Trump – including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida, four states widely regarded as the key electoral battlegrounds that will likely determine the 2020 presidential election.Middle-class incomes grew at a rate of 2.7 percent from 2016 through 2018, compared to a 5.8 percent growth rate from 2014 through 2016 when accounting for inflation."
You can read the full report here (https://capitalandmain.com/under-trump-income-growth-slows-across-america-0222).
Visit EPI's website at EPI.org and follow them on Twitter, their handle is @EconomicPolicy. David Cooper's handle is @MetaCoop.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the Trump administration's plans to roll back NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act, which has led to widespread concern in the environmental and civil rights spaces. Originally enacted on January 1, 1970, NEPA has been law in the United States for over 50 years. The law was designed to promote the enhancement of the environment and established the President's Council on Environmental Quality.
To take a closer look at the proposed rollback and its potential consequences, they’re joined by Kerene Tayloe, the director of federal legislative affairs at WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Sally Hardin, Deputy Director, Energy and Environment War Room at Center for American Progress.
Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their respective organizations: Kerene Tayloe - @GreenKerene, WE ACT for Environmental Justice - @weact4ej, Sally Hardin - @sallyahardin, Energy and Environment War Room at Center for American Progress - @CAPaction
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie kicks off today's show by giving her take on the day's top stories during her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. These were the three stories she covered during the segment: 1. AXIOS: "Coronavirus updates: The Fed drops rates to soften economic impact"
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NEW YORK TIMES: "Defense Secretary Warns Commanders Not to Surprise Trump on Coronavirus"
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AXIOS: "The Supreme Court could be Trump's ACA nightmare"
For the remainder of the hour, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie and Brad analyze what will be the most important voting trends to watch for in the Super Tuesday contests. Delegates will be awarded from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, as well as American Somoa and Democrats living abroad.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can also hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'
Read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Morley Winograd, co-author of 'Healing American Democracy' and 'Milennial Majority,' and a Senior Fellow at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The two discuss Morley's recent article for 'Brookings' titled, "The future is female: How the growing political power of women will remake American politics." (Link: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/02/19/the-future-is-female-how-the-growing-political-power-of-women-will-remake-american-politics/) Morley's Twitter handle is @MikeAndMorley.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Kim Scott and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable previews tomorrow's 'Super Tuesday' elections, where voters in 14 states, American Somoa, and Americans abroad will vote to select a Democratic nominee for President.
The two round table guests are Kimberly Scott and Mark Grimaldi. Kimberly is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism. You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList. Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show. In addition to being the Executive Producer for the Leslie Marshall show for 14 years, for the past 12 years Mark has been a progressive political activist and campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest host is is Moe Vela. Mr. Vela served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
Here are the guests that joined Moe today, along with the topics that they discussed:
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Ric Herrero of the 'Cuba Study Group' to discuss Bernie Sanders' Cuba/Castro comments (@Ric23 on Twitter)
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Salli Garrigan of 'Everytown for Gun Safety' on common sense gun reforms (@SalliMelfi on Twitter)
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Latino Political Strategist Lorena Chambers on the impact of the Latino vote in 2020 (@ChambersLopez on Twitter)
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ER Physician Dr. Olusegun Ishmael on 'Medicare For All' policy (@Ishmd on Twitter) You can also follow Moe Vela on Twitter, where his handle is @MoeVela.
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Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
With February being Black History Month, they discuss voting rights and the power of women of color voters. They're joined by Marcia Johnson-Blanco, the co-director of the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Danyelle Solomon, the Vice President of Race and Ethnicity Policy at the Center for American Progress.
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is LawyersCommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm.
Marcia Johnson-Blanco's Twitter handle is @mfjblanco, Danyelle Solomon's handle is @danyindc, and her organization's handle is @CAPTalksRace.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Labor radio host Leslie Marshall interviewed the lead for the Teamsters Cannabis Division, Kristin Heidelbach-Teramoto, about the state of the industry and how workers will benefit from being union members and having collective bargaining agreements.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
The two discuss the current state of the Democratic Primary race, including the following questions: - After this big win in Nevada, is Bernie Sanders a strong favorite to win the Democratic Presidential nomination?- Which (if any) of the moderate Democratic candidates is best positioned to stop Senator Sanders?- What would happen if Senator Sanders goes to the Democratic convention with the most delegates but fails to win the party's nomination for President?
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Phil Noble and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable continues the discussion surrounding the state of the Democratic primary race, with a large focus on South Carolina's February 29th primary election.
Phil Noble is a Democratic Strategist hailing from the state of South Carolina. For over 30 years he has been an innovator politics, media, education and government. His Twitter handle is @PhilNobleSC.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show. In addition to being the Executive Producer for the Leslie Marshall show for 14 years, for the past 12 years Mark has been a progressive political activist and campaign volunteer of President Obama's (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders' (2016), and Secretary Hillary Clinton's (2016). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is rejoined on air by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s new International Vice President at Large. For 20 years, she has served USW members from the union’s Legislative Office in Washington, D.C., most recently as Legislative Director. Brown continues to oversee the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work.
The two discuss trade infrastructure for global competitiveness. Here are some of the important questions that Roxanne answers during the interview:
- How has disinvestment in domestic shipbuilding, port development, and highway maintenance undercut the ability of the U.S. to compete globally?
- Is there anything that our government can do to help improve our country's trade infrastructure? - How does not being able to build our own ships affect America's safety?
- What is the current status of our country's highways and bridges?
- What should our country prioritize when planning investments for our highways and bridges?
- Three U.S. House Committees studying this issue have put forth a robust infrastructure plan called, "The Moving Forward Framework." What would that entail?
Throughout her career, Roxanne Brown has worked with members and allies to advance policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies to help workers. She has extensive experience in defense procurement policy, environmental regulation, energy, cement, specialty metals and biomass carbon neutrality.
She helped advance legislation to strengthen U.S. defense procurement laws, ensuring that the vehicles, planes and ships used by our military – and built by USW members in Newport News, Va. (Local 8888) and York, Pa. (Local 7687) – are made with USW-produced materials.
Brown also played a key role in shaping environmental policies with the potential to affect USW jobs, including the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technologies (Boiler MACT) rule intended to reduce hazardous air pollutants from boilers. Brown worked with USW members and the EPA to achieve environmental, worker and community safety goals while avoiding a broad negative impact to USW members.
You can follow Roxanne on Twitter, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.
Leslie is joined by three different guests this hour to discuss three different topics.
First, front page editor at HuffPost, Philip Lewis discusses his piece titled, "Trump, Famous Birther, Frames Himself As Hero To People Of Color." His Twitter handle is @Phil_Lewis_.
Second, Leslie brings back on the show her favorite Economist, Dr. Robert Shapiro. He's chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He chats about his blog titled, "A Fair and Winning Tax Reform for Democrats: Broad Payroll Tax Relief Financed by Wealthy Americans." His Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
Finally, Leslie has another one of her favorites stop by the show. This time its her favorite Military expert, Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. Colonel Leighton discusses a Veterans coalition condemning President Trump’s continued attacks on Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against him during the impeachment hearings. Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
You can also hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'
Leslie and Brad discuss his latest column for 'The Hill,' titled "The Democratic Demolition Derby." They also discuss the Democratic Debate in Las Vegas.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by Ed Chung, Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress, where he co-hosts 'The Tent' Podcast. Before working at CAP, he served as Senior Adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
The two discuss Chung and more than 2,000 other former DOJ officials calling on Attorney General Barr to resign, as well as a Federal Judges' Association calling an emergency meeting after Barr and the DOJ intervened in the case of Trump ally Roger Stone.
In addition to his current work, Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
Some of our audience will also recognize Ed's voice, as he has guest hosted the show a number of times in the past.
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungDC and the handle for his podcast is @TheTentPod. The website for the Center for American Progress is AmericanProgress.org.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Washington Bureau Chief for 'The Independent.' John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
The two discuss President Trump's re-election efforts, the Democratic primary race, Michael Bloomberg entering the scene, and whether impeachment is backfiring for Democrats.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Moe Vela and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses Michael Bloomberg's candidacy, how impeachment will affect the election, and whether Democratic in-fighting could be a major hurdle in defeating Donald Trump in November.
Moe Vela is a former Senior Advisor to Joe Biden and on the Board of Directors of 'TransparentBusiness.' Mr. Vela served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. His Twitter handle is @MoeVela.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Stephen Prince, a Tennessee businessman, founder and CEO of Card Marketing Services, and Vice-Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires. The group is composed of hundreds of high-net-worth Americans who are committed to making all Americans better off by building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation. They promote public policy solutions that encourage political equality, guarantee a sustaining wage for working Americans, and ensure that millionaires, billionaires, and corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Leslie and Stephen discuss President Trump's proposed 2021 fiscal year budget, which calls for significant cuts to domestic spending, primarily social safety net programs, and also projects extending the administration's signature 2017 tax cuts through the end of the decade. The massive cuts would be to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, Cancer Research funding, Education, the EPA, and more.
The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org, their Instagram handle is @PatrioticMillionaires, and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills. Morris Pearl's Twitter handle is @StephenPrince51.
Today's guest hosts are Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the spread of digital disinformation—and how the spread of lies and half-truths on social media platforms in particular have the potential to greatly influence our elections and the health of our democracy. Pew Research published a report this past October that found that over half of adults in the U.S. get their news from social media “often” or “sometimes”—an 8% jump from the previous year. Those statistics get troubling when you consider both the amount of inaccurate or misleading information that gets circulated on social media—through organic posts from individuals, ads from campaigns, and even intentional interference from other countries—and the fact that this disinformation can be amplified via hyper-targeted paid advertising without much oversight at all.
To take a closer look at this problem and how we can start to solve it, Brent and Charlotte are joined by Rachel Curley, a Democracy Advocate with Public Citizen’s Congress Watch division, and Michael Beckel, Research Director at Issue One.
The Twitter handle for 'Public Citizen' is @Public_Citizen, and Rachel's handle is @rachEcurley. The handle for 'Issue One' is @IssueOneReform and Michael's handle is @mjbeckel.
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
The McKay Coppins article mentioned from 'The Atlantic' about digital disinformation is titled, "The Billion-Dollar Disinformation Campaign to Reelect the President." Here is a link to the article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/the-2020-disinformation-war/605530/
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years.
His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad review Friday's Democratic Debate, analyze the race to take on Trump in November, and preview tomorrow's first-in-the-nation primary, which takes place in New Hampshire.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who discuss the Democratic race for President, including a brand new Quinnipiac poll that shows some noticeable changes in the race. The two guests are Will Jawando and Mark Grimaldi.
Will Jawando is Councilmember At-Large for Montgomery County, Maryland. Described as “the progressive leader we need” by revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis, Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama. During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the U.S. Department of Education.. His Twitter handle is @WillJawando.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Generation Progress's Executive Director, Brent J. Cohen, Communications Director, Charlotte Hancock, and Organizing Director, Edwith Theogene.
Last night, Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address in front of a joint session of Congress as a president who has been impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
In the hour-and-a-half-long speech, Trump bragged about the strength of the economy, bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on radio host Rush Limbaugh, and spent significant time railing against undocumented immigrants and touting the success of his—still mostly unbuilt and unfunded—border wall.
During this episode, all three Generation Progress Directors come together to discuss the speech and the current State of our Union—both what Trump said last night and what he neglected to address.
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen, Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne, and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoisEdwith.
Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
You can also hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'
Leslie and Brad discuss what went wrong with reporting the Iowa Caucus results on time, whose to blame, whether Iowa should still be the first state to vote on Presidential nominees, and whether they should change the way they vote from a caucus state to a primary state.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, a New York City-based comedian, writer, and founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as 'RDTdaily.' Tara's Twitter handle is @REALTaraDevlin and her Instagram handle is @Taradacktyl.
The two discuss the the importance of comedy and satire in conveying the gravity of the horrific actions by President Trump and his Republican cronies.
Tara's unapologetically liberal weekly podcast, "TARABUSTER" is recorded LIVE every Saturday evening at 6PM eastern on the RDTdaily Facebook and Youtube channels and replayed starting Sunday at 6PM eastern on Progressive Voices, or any time on the Progressive Voices app. You can become a 'patron' of Tarabuster and RDTdaily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who discuss the Iowa caucuses and the Democratic primary race as a whole.
The two round-table guests are Anisha Singh and Mark Grimaldi. Anisha is an attorney turned organizer and Democratic Strategist. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Connie Pillich, who spent eight years on active duty in the Air Force where she earned the rank of Captain and served in support of Operation Desert Storm and earned the Air Force Commendation Medal three times. From there, she went on to become a Public Defender where she helped people enter drug treatment, got illegal evidence thrown out, and defended people against predatory lending. Connie was first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2008, winning a seat that had been held by Republicans for 38 of the last 40 years. After working for the National Association of Women Judges, Connie announced her run for County Commissioner of Hamilton County, Ohio.
Leslie and Connie discuss the seriousness of Trump's withholding military aid to Ukraine in exchange for seeking 'dirt' on a domestic political opponent, impeachment, and Connie's op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer on the matter.
They also discuss Connie's work as a public defender, criminal justice reform, and her current run for County Commissioner of Hamilton County, Ohio. If you live in Hamilton County, the Democratic primary election for that seat will be held on March 17th of this year, and early voting begins on February 19th.
Connie's website is ConniePillich.com, her Twitter handle is @ConniePillich, and her Facebook page is facebook.com/ConniePillichforOH.
Today's guest hosts are Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
With next Monday's Iowa Caucus kicking off the Democratic primary elections, they discuss the types of voting reforms that are needed to ensure that all people are able to vote and that everyone’s votes are counted.
Brent and Charlotte are joined by joined by Monique Alcala, the COO of Rock the Vote, and Danielle Root, the associate director of voting rights and access to justice on the Democracy and Government Reform team at the Center for American Progress.
The Twitter handle for 'Rock the Vote' is @RockTheVote, and Monique's handle is @MAAlcala. The handle for the Democracy & Government Reform Team at the Center for American Progress is @CAPdemocracy.
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss why AAM believes that the U.S.-China 'Phase One' Trade Deal is "completely inadequate." Scott and the AAM wrote a letter to President Trump with their reasons for this conclusion. To quote directly from the letter, "The agreement does not level the playing field for American workers in the U.S. or global market. With nearly all the major structural issues left unresolved – including industrial subsidies, overcapacity, state-owned enterprises, predatory investment, currency manipulation and misalignment, cyber intrusions, worker rights, environmental rules, and tax policy – we urge an immediate resumption of negotiations and sustained economic pressure." (Full Letter here: http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/aamweb/China_Phase_1_Deal_-_AAM_Letter_-_01_13_20.pdf)
Leslie and Scott also touch on a new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) which found that the 'Phase One' deal will not restore the 3.7 million U.S. jobs lost since China entered the WTO in 2001.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM. You can also find AAM on Instagram with the handle @AmericanManufacturing and visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/AmericanManufacturing.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Amie Parnes, National Political Correspondent for 'The Hill' and co-author of 'Shattered,' the number one New York Times' best selling book on the 2016 presidential election. Amie's Twitter handle is @AmieParnes.
The two analyze what Senator Bernie Sanders' recent surge to the top of multiple Iowa polls, and national polls, in the Democratic race for President.
To close the interview, Amie gives her take on what factors may have caused Senator Elizabeth Warren's poll numbers to lag after having led in many of the same polls that Senator Sanders is now leading in.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who continue to analyze Bernie Sanders' polling surge, and also discuss the bombshell New York Times' report that John Bolton's book draft says that Trump tied Ukraine aid to political investigations into Democrats, including Joe Biden.
The two round table guests are Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by United Steelworkers (USW) President, Tom Conway.
The two discuss Mitch McConnell’s Do-Nothing, Anti-Worker Senate.
Here are some important points that Tom and Leslie brought up when analyzing some of the most important bills for workers that have landed in Mitch McConnell's 'graveyard' in the Senate, where over 400 bills from the U.S. House are waiting to be voted on.
In the past year, the U.S. House passed a slate of bills that would help U.S. workers, including:
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the Butch Lewis Act, that would enable the federal government to help save the pensions of about 1.3 million hard-working Americans;
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the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, which would require employers in the health care and social service fields to implement violence-prevention plans;
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and an increase to the minimum wage, raising it from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2025. Congress hasn’t raised the minimum wage in over a decade.
Each of these bills is urgently needed, to help ensure fair wages, keep workers safe and safeguard workers’ right to a dignified retirement. However, the do-nothing Senate continues to ignore these bills and more than 400 others that would help millions of Americans. There has been no effort to compromise and no intention to hold a vote. Republican Senators, led by Mitch McConnell, are simply abdicating their responsibilities to help the American people. By refusing to legislate, the Senate sends a message to the American people that they don’t care about urgent issues like workplace safety, troubled pension plans or fair wages.
Next month, the House is expected to vote on another key bill that would improve the lives of working people: the PRO Act.
The PRO Act is a sweeping labor law reform bill that strengthens worker power by eliminating penalties for union organizing, among other protections for workers. This is especially important in an era of unprecedented attacks on workers’ rights.
Senate Republicans could help a lot of Americans by prioritizing workers over wealthy donors and greedy corporations. It just chooses not to. In November, workers have a choice too.
If anyone wants call their Senators and Representatives and tell them to support pro-worker legislation, they can look up their congresspeople and get their phone numbers by going to www.house.gov or www.senate.gov.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.The USW urges passage of the PRO Act. To help promote passage of the Pro Act, please post about it on social media using the hashtag #ProActNow.
Tom Conway was elected by the International Executive Board to succeed retiring International President Leo W. Gerard as leader of the United Steelworkers (USW), the largest industrial union in North America, effective July 15, 2019.
Previously, Conway served as International Vice President, a position he held since March 1, 2005, and was re-elected to four separate times.
During his 14-year tenure as International Vice President, Conway became the union’s most experienced contract negotiator in steel, aluminum, oil and other major industries where USW members work, often directing bargaining during crises.
Tom is a United States Air Force veteran and grew up in a union family in New Jersey. His father was an active member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. His mother worked in a brush factory, where she successfully organized a union and negotiated labor contracts.
You can read Tom's weekly blog at www.usw.org/blog.
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In today's edition of the Generation Progress "Millennial Takeover" from the Center for American Progress in D.C., GP's own Charlotte Hancock and Edwith Theogene are the co-hosts.
They discuss the state of abortion services in the United States, as it is the 47th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.
The pair are joined by guests Jackie Blank and Jamille Fields Allsbrook, both experts on women's reproductive rights.
In our current political climate, access to women's healthcare services, including abortion services, are increasingly threatened.
The quartet evaluate the pressures befalling women's reproductive health services in this country, and how people are working to improve access to necessary medical treatments in this era of Neo-conservative party rule.
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss wildfires—a topic that feels even more urgent in light of the massive fires that have been burning across the entire country of Australia, with devastating consequences for both people and wildlife.
But the increase in the size and frequency of deadly wildfires is happening in many parts of the world. In just the past decade, Californians have experienced half of the state’s 10 largest wildfires in history, and seven of its 10 most destructive fires, including the 2018 Camp Fire, California’s deadliest wildfire ever. Brent and Charlotte have talked on the show before about how climate change is fueling the rise in extreme weather, and recent wildfires in California, Australia, and the Amazon rainforest are just more examples of this disturbing trend.
Experts agree that climate change is at least partially to blame—summer temperatures in Northern California, for instance, have been gradually increasing, and just those few degrees of extra warmth can have a huge impact on wildfires.
During the first half of the show, to talk to Brent and Charlotte about her own experience with wildfires in California, and her take on how climate change is impacting these disasters all over the planet, they’re joined by Lola M. Cornish. Lola is the Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for Strategies 2.0 at the Child Abuse Prevention Center and a climate change advocate.
During the second half of the show, Brent and Charlotte are joined by Brandon Smith, the Founder and Organization Lead of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program. They expand on the conversation of wildfires—specifically about the intersection between climate change and criminal justice reform.
You can find Lola M. Cornish on Twitter with the handle @hipLady5652LMC. The Twitter handle for Brandon Smith's organization, the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, is @ForestryFire.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is joined by Moe Vela, Former Senior Advisor to Joe Biden and on Board of Director of 'TransparentBusiness.'
The two preview tonight's Democratic Debate, the final debate before the Iowa Caucuses on February 3rd.
They cover:
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The dwindling amount of diversity on the debate stage for Democrats
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How much foreign policy talk will take place during the debate following the recent military actions between the U.S. and Iran
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Senator Warren confirming the news that Senator Sanders told her in 2018 that he did not believe a female candidate could defeat Donald Trump and become President (Senator Sanders denies saying that)
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Which candidates could realistically afford to lose Iowa, and potentially New Hampshire, but still win the race to become the Democratic nominee for President
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The significance of Vice President Biden picking up his tenth endorsement from a black member of Congress
Mr. Vella served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.
You can follow him on Twitter at @MoeVela.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
The two preview the final Democratic Debate before the Iowa Caucuses, which will take place on Jan. 14th and Feb. 3rd, respectively. In the wake of recent military actions between the U.S. and Iran, Brad and Shawn discuss whether foreign policy will overtake healthcare as the hot topic of the debate. They also analyze Vice President Biden being the top candidate in the Democratic primary polls among people of color, and its significance in the race to become the Democratic nominee for President.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who continue the discussion on the upcoming debate, the Iowa caucuses, and also analyze the role that money is still playing in choosing presidential candidates.
The two round table guests are Kimberly Scott and Mark Grimaldi. Kimberly is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism.
You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress, and Emily Leach, Senior Press Associate for Generation Progress. They're joined by a pair of expert guests to discuss and analyze the latest news on the impeachment of President Trump.
To help detail how the impeachment process has progressed and explain what’s still to come, Edwith and Emily are joined by Jeremy Venook, a Research Analyst with the Moscow Project and Morgan Finkelstein, the Press Secretary for the Moscow Project.
Some of the areas they cover are:
- Recapping the most important parts of the public impeachment hearings in the House Intelligence Committee and the House Judiciary Committee- What is (and is not) currently happening in the Senate regarding the process for setting Senate rules for the impeachment trial
- What witnesses still need to be heard from (but have not yet testified) and why their testimony would be important- How folks can get involved in the process and what they can say to their Senators about ensuring a fair impeachment trial in the Senate
The website for the Moscow Project is www.theMoscowProject.org and their Twitter handle is @Moscow_Project. Jeremy Venook's handle is @JVenook and Morgan Finkelstein's handle is @momofink.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith, and Emily Leach's handle is @emilyfleach.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad's guest for today's show is Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. The Colonal's website is CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
The two discuss and analyze the crisis between the United States and Iran. This includes whether the killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani was justified, the 'razor thin' intelligence showing that Suleimani was planning 'imminent attacks' on Americans (which is the rationale Trump has provided for ordering the killing), what other options Trump had, what Iran's response to the attack might look like, and how all of this could affect America's current political landscape.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss a case that’s currently making its way through the Supreme Court, Comcast v. National Association of African-American-Owned Media. This case has significant implications for one of the oldest civil rights statutes that provides core protection for African Americans and other marginalized groups, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
To explain what is happening with the case and why we should all be paying attention to it, Brett and Edwith are joined in-studio by Dariely Rodriguez, the director of the Economic Justice Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Dorian Spence, the director of Special Litigation and Advocacy also at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
The website for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is LawyersCommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm.
Dariely Rodriguez's Twitter handle is @DarielyEsq and Dorian Spence's handle is @DLSCivilRights.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is the Co-founder and executive director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities. Their mission spans the child’s experience with the goal of providing continuity of care. They are the only nonprofit with a medical and legal programs.
Project Lifeline's website is www.ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline.
Hope and Brad discuss a new video that is challenging the narrative put out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding the recent death of a 16-year-old Guatemalan migrant while in their custody. Carlos Gregario Hernandez Vasquez died in a South Texas Border Patrol Station on the morning of May 20th, but not the way CBP would have the public believe, video published by ProPublica indicates.
Hope and Brad also analyze what's causing the disturbing trend that has led to six children dying while entering the U.S. after being detained by government officials since December 2018.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Hope Frye's colleague, Dr. Dona Kim Murphey. Dr. Murphey is the other Co-founder of 'Project Lifeline,' (along with Hope Frye), where she is the Director of Medical Initiatives.
Under the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols program (MPP), or “Remain in Mexico," asylum seekers are forced to stay in Mexican border cities for the duration of their asylum proceedings—a process that can take months or years. Since MPP was implemented in late January, more than 50,000 people have been sent back to wait in Mexico. Matamoros is one of the Mexican cities where refugees have been forced to live while they wait for their asylum proceedings. There are about 1,500 people living in a squalid tent camp in Matamoros, half of which are children, and according to Amnesty International.
Dona and Project Lifeline just rolled out a new service this past weekend for the refugees waiting in Matamoros, Mexico, where they provide asylum seekers with forensic psych evaluations. Since Dona was just in Matamoros this past weekend, she knows the latest on the conditions there. The cartel presence makes it too dangerous for humanitarian organizations to come in and provide regular food, water and sanitation. However, CBP has deemed Matamoros safe enough for refugees to wait months for their hearings, and calls any accounts of kidnapping and violence “anecdotal,” yet the State Department warns U.S. citizens that it is a “Level 4 – Do Not Travel” region “due to kidnapping and crime.”
Dr. Murphey's Twitter handle is @dunkindona.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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During the first half of the show, Leslie is joined by Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Co-Director of Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People campaign, where he works to build a national movement for our democracy by building grassroots support nationwide to get money out of politics and ensure all voters have access to the ballot. He has mobilized people to push for a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, helped win voting rights and other election reforms in New York state and coordinated national support for the Second Chances Florida ballot initiative, which restored the eligibility to vote to Floridians with felony convictions.
Jonah and Leslie discuss the over 470 'Nobody is Above the Law: Impeach and Remove' events taking place nationwide on the eve of the House's full impeachment vote. Public Citizen, which is one of the sponsors of the events, available for signup at Impeach.org, had the following press release on the demonstrations:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After two articles of impeachment were approved against President Donald Trump today in the House Judiciary Committee, a coalition of dozens of progressive groups and grassroots organizations announced that “Nobody is Above the Law” actions slated for the eve of Trump’s impeachment are now planned in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (The full House Impeachment vote is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday, December 18th. So the demonstrations are tentatively scheduled nationwide for Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30pm local time)
More than 470 “Nobody Is Above the Law” mobilizations are planned across the country on the night before the U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach Trump, with more than 100,000 grassroots activists signed up via impeach.org to rally in support of impeachment.
Over the past three weeks, members of the U.S. House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees have built a case against Trump from the testimony and public comments of national security officials and diplomats who observed the president attempting to extract personal political concessions from Ukraine in exchange for approved taxpayer military aid and an Oval Office meeting.
On the eve of the House vote, protesters will gather in front of the district offices of House members as lawmakers finalize their positions. They also will gather at U.S. Senate offices and other locations, as Senators prepare for a likely trial. Activists will call on lawmakers to uphold the U.S. Constitution and their oaths of office by supporting Trump’s impeachment and removal.
The evidence is overwhelming that Trump pressured Ukraine to interfere in our 2020 elections, using U.S. military aid and a White House meeting to extort Ukrainian officials into manufacturing fake dirt on Trump’s political opponent and then engaging in a criminal cover-up. While Congress continues its work on health care, the economy and other important issues, it also needs to continue these impeachment proceedings because nobody – especially Trump – is above the law and because Trump’s corruption and abuse of power represent an ongoing and imminent threat to the integrity of the 2020 elections.
Americans from Beckley, W.Va. to Los Angeles, Calif., are ready to amplify the need to impeach, hold their representatives accountable and declare that not even the President is above the law.
Activists who want to get involved can RSVP for an #ImpeachmentEve “Nobody Is Above the Law” events via Impeach.org, or participate in a town hall or rally in their district.
Public Citizen's website is Citizen.org and their Twitter handle is @Public_Citizen. Jonah's Twitter handle is @JonahMZ.
During the show's second half, Leslie is joined by former Congressman, and current Democratic Presidential Candidate, John Delaney. He won U.S. House District 6 in Maryland in 2012, and was...
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director for the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN), an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations.
The Coalition’s members include civil rights, religious, labor, and professional organizations, service providers and those concerned with the well being of children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Her Twitter handle is @DebbieWeinstein and the handle for the Coalition is @CoalitionHN.
Debbie and Brad discuss President Trump eliminating SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for 688,000 Americans. This is the first of three proposed moves by Trump's Agriculture Department that could impact 3.7 million low-income people, and not only able-bodied adults without kids. The Urban Institute estimates that as many as half a million families with children could lose SNAP eligibility.
During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Leslie Marshall's Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi. Mark and Brad discuss the Teamsters Presidential Forum that Leslie moderated, and Mark reported on, from this past Saturday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This includes audio from former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss Gen Progress' annual 'Fight 4 a Future' summit, which is taking place this week. The summit brings together advocates, activists, and organizers in the criminal justice reform + gun violence prevention spaces, from across the country, to discuss their work and goals and to learn from one another.
To talk about their own activism, and what brought them to DC for the 2019 Fight 4 a Future Summit, Brent and Charlotte are joined on air by Chicago-based organizer Ronnie Mosley (Twitter: @RMosThere), and gun violence prevention advocate Karina Sartiaguin Vargas.
You can find more information on the summit at genprogress.org/the-summit.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is joined by Connie Mabin, Director of New Media at the United Steelworkers International Union. A third-generation Steelworker, Connie is responsible for overseeing the union’s digital platforms. She also leads the USW 'Next Generation' program that aims to grow the union from within, as well as in the communities where we live and work through education, mentoring, inclusion and community service.
The two discuss the USW’s 'Next Generation' program and the future of the labor movement.
Here are some of the points that they covered during the interview:
· The USW’s Next Gen young workers program was started as a way to educate, empower and inspire young workers within the union. The USW recently had their very first International Next Gen conference – a huge success, including a day of community service.
· This is nothing new in the USW, but it added some structure to what they’ve always done over their history. This was especially important as they lost a generation due to deindustrialization in our nations and continued attacks on organizing; Baby Boomers retiring; and many employers hiring new workers for the first time in a long time.
· The timing is perfect as today’s young workers are embracing unions in ways we haven’t seen in generations
- In a 2012 ACL-CIO study, 48% of workers polled said they’d vote to create a union in their workplace.
- In a 2015 UCLA study, 6/10 millennials expressed an interest in joining a union.
- Today’s young people are leading movements, using technology and social media to organize and willing to fight for change: a perfect fit for the USW.
· Young people are choosing the USW. They are growing and diversifying into various industries, making them younger and stronger. Their recent organizing wins at Google and drives at the University of Pittsburgh are examples. Next Gen is a huge part of this.
· Next Gen is one of many efforts to make the USW accessible, relatable and relevant to millennials and others. Their social media channels (Facebook,Twitter, Instagram,YouTube, etc.) their creative organizing tactics, and their many education and activists programs are others.
· The research is clear that unions are the great equalizer for young people, who, unless we do something, could be the first generation ever to be worse off than their parents and grandparents for a number of reasons
- Average union weekly earnings are significantly higher than non-union earnings
- On average, union members also have better benefits and more retirement security than their non-union counterparts.
- Strengthening workers’ rights is essential to reducing economic inequality for young people and others
The USW's website is USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. Connie's handle is @ConnieMabin. The social media hashtag for the USW's 'Next Generation' program is #NG2019.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years.
His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.
Paul and Brad discuss whether House Democrats have made an airtight case that President Trump attempted to extort Ukraine for 'dirt' on Vice President Biden in exchange for military aid. They also analyze the response by Congressional Republicans to the impeachment testimony thus far.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who continue the impeachment discussion, including polling on the subject.
The two round table guests are Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher for 'The Cook Political Report.' Charlie's Twitter handle is @CharlieCookDC.
The two discuss the findings of a new Kaiser Family Foundation/Cook Political Report Partnership Poll in the four key battleground states of Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Nick Guthman and Mark Grimaldi, who discuss how the age of Democratic presidential candidates may be affecting their chances of winning their party's nomination. They also discuss the work that young voters are doing in organizing support for progressive issues and candidates. Finally, they examine why Congressional Republicans continue their full-throated support of President Trump, despite his impeachable offenses.
Nick Guthman is Co-Founder of 'Blue Future,' a national organizing program run out of the Youth Progressive Action Catalyst, a youth-led political action committee (PAC), focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. His Twitter handle is @NickGuthman. The website for 'Blue Future' is www.OurBlueFuture.us.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss unpaid internships and the generational wealth gap.
Earlier today, people peacefully gathered in Freedom Plaza in D.C. to call on employers to end the practice of unpaid internships and commit to paying interns for their work. Unpaid internships can be financially difficult or impossible for many young people to take on, but having prior internship experience is often critical for young people who are job-searching. This ultimately leaves young people who cannot afford to take on unpaid internships at a major disadvantage for years into their careers.
To dive deeper into this issue and the people it most affects, Brent and Charlotte are joined by two current interns who helped plan today’s 'Interns for Change' Rally,
Griffen Saul—the co-founder and CEO of 'We Are Able,' an Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern at the United Nations Foundation, and Initiative Coordinator for 'Interns for Change.' (Twitter - @GriffenSaul)
And Jaylun Hutchison—an investigative reporting intern at Voice of America, who has also been involved in the 'Interns For Change' initiative. (Twitter - @BLACKLVRBOY)You can find more information on 'Interns for Change' at www.PayTheInterns.com.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
Leslie is rejoined by Congressman Ro Khanna. He represents California's 17th congressional district, including Silicon Valley. His focus is to create proposals for jobs in areas left behind and tax credits for the working class. He believes in exercising restraint in foreign policy, and takes no PAC money!
The two discuss 'the State-Based Universal Health Care Act,' which Rep. Khanna introduced this past Friday. The legislation is a landmark step toward empowering states to expand health coverage to every resident. Recognizing the unique position of American states to lead the push for universal health care, Rep. Khanna’s bill provides states with historic access to federal funding streams and regulatory flexibility necessary to implement and support affordable, universal health care plans.
You can read more about the plan here: https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-rep-khanna-introduces-state-based-universal-health-care-act-landmark
Follow Rep. Khanna on social media. His Twitter handle is @RoKhanna and his Instagram handle is @RepRoKhanna.
Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she covers during the segment:
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AXIOS: "Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Fiona Hill Transcripts from Impeachment Depositions"
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NBC NEWS: "Second man accuses Rep. Jim Jordan of ignoring OSU abuse"
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AXIOS: "In leaked memo, top diplomat says U.S. abandoned Kurds to "catastrophic" Turkish assault"
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AXIOS: "2020 Democrats promise clean car agenda"
For the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by George Lutz, Founder and Executive Director of 'Honor and Remember Inc.', a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetually recognizing our fallen Military heroes and their families. Through the creation of the 'Honor and Remember Flag,' the organization's mission is to establish a public national symbol that recognizes with gratitude and respect the men and women who died in military service to America. Further goals include broad national awareness and education of the flag’s meaning and importance, and to present personalized Honor and Remember Flags to the immediate families of all our nation's fallen.
Leslie and George first discuss how and why George created the 'Honor and Remember Flag.'
George's son Tony was on patrol in Iraq when he was killed by a sniper’s bullet in 2005. As George and his family came to grips with the shock and emotional agony of this overwhelming loss, he began to reach out to other families of fallen soldiers (Gold Star Families). He found that more than anything, the families didn’t want their loved ones and sacrifice to be forgotten.
In 2008 he started 'Honor and Remember' to leave a legacy in the form of a national symbol: the Honor and Remember flag, the only symbol that publicly recognizes America's Fallen Heroes and their Families for their sacrifice. The Honor and Remember Flag is a tangible, iconic way to send a message to Gold Star Families that speaks words louder than thunder.
George is on a mission to have the Honor and Remember flag flown on every flagpole in America. 26 states have adopted the flag as their state symbol of honor and remembrance, and there are bills before the House and Senate for national adoption of the flag. To date, Honor and Remember has presented almost 4,000 handmade, personalized flags to families, and has a long waiting list.
Honor and Remember is a top rated charity, and as Americans are planning their upcoming Holiday get togethers, it’s important to remember the families whose loved ones will never be at the table again. Especially those for whom this is the first holiday season since their loss.
To finish the interview, Leslie reads from a new blog that George wrote for this year's Veterans Day.
Please consider donating to this great cause at www.honorandremember.org/donation.
Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss all things Medicaid, the government program that provides health coverage to low-income people in the U.S.
Medicaid is one of the largest payers for health care in this country—as of July 2019, over 65 million people in the U.S. were enrolled in the program.
To break down exactly what Medicaid is, who the program helps, and the threats the program is facing, they’re joined today by Fabiola Carrión, the Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, and Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Director of the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Edwith Theogene's handle is @WhoIsEdwith.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss how, while America thought it would be transforming China, China and its policies have been transforming the United States. Unfortunately for Americans, many of those transformations have not gone well for the U.S.
One of the most recent examples is how the stifling of free speech has crossed the Pacific Ocean from the People's Republic to our own backyard. This has been apparent in the case of many U.S. companies cow-towing to China's demands to not give voice to Hong Kong and its pro-democracy protests. One very public example has been the backlash to a pro Hong-Kong tweet by the owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey.
Leslie and Scott also discuss a massive series of thefts of biomedical secrets being stolen from some of the most prestigious medical schools in the U.S. and sent back to China.
Additionally, they analyze a new plan by Senator Marco Rubio that would block U.S. federal pensions from investing in China.
Finally, Scott helps to explain a new W.T.O. decision that will allow China to impose trade sanctions on U.S. goods.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Wendell Potter, President of 'Business for Medicare for All.' He is also the founder of the journalism nonprofit Tarbell.org and author of the New York Times bestseller 'Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans' and 'Nation on the Take: How Big Money Corrupts Our Democracy and What We Can Do About It.'
Wendell previously served as an executive for two of the country’s largest health insurers, Humana and Cigna. In 2008, he left his job as head of corporate communications at Cigna after what he has described as a crisis of conscience. He went on to become a leading advocate of health care reform and a critic of the U.S. health insurance industry. He has testified before Congress and state legislatures numerous times over the past decade and has been a frequent guest on TV and radio news programs.
Wendell's website is BusinessForMedicareForAll.com and his Twitter handle is @WendellPotter.
Wendell and Brad analyze how 'Medicare for All' compares with our current healthcare system in the U.S., as well as the viability of it passing through Congress if Senators Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders become our next President. The two also discuss Senator Warren's recently announced 'Medicare for All' plan, including how it would be financed.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who continue the 'Medicare for All' discussion, and also discuss some recent 2020 battleground state polling.
The two round table guests are Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi. Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Emily Leach, Senior Press Associate for Generation Progress.
In less than two weeks, on November 12th, the Supreme Court will hear a case on the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, which allowed people who came to the U.S. as young children to stay and work in the only country they’ve ever really known. And as this episode is being recorded, a group of DACA recipients, also known as “Dreamers,” Temporary Protected Status holders, and allies are traveling 230 miles on foot from New York City to Washington, D.C as part of the 'Home is Here March.' The march is being led by the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium, to draw attention to the case and to the need to protect the rights of undocumented people in this country.
To talk to Charlotte and Emily about the 'Home is Here' campaign, and the upcoming Supreme Court case, they're joined by Juan Manuel Guzman, the Advocacy and Policy Manager from 'United We Dream,' and Claudia Flores, the Immigration Campaign Manager at the Center for American Progress.
The website for 'United We Dream' is www.UnitedWeDream.org and their Twitter handle is @UnitedWeDream. Juan Manuel Guzman's handle is @_jmguzman. You can find CAP's Immigration team on Twitter with the handle @CAPImmigration and Claudia Flores with the handle @claudsDC.
The website for Generation Progress is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne and Emily Leach's handle is @EmilyFLeach.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Aquene Freechild, Co-Director of Public Citizen's Democracy Is For People Campaign. She also leads Public Citizen’s advocacy work on election security and holding voting system vendors accountable for ensuring machines are safe from hackers. She co-founded the Secure Our Vote coalition, which works on the state and local level to encourage election officials to secure the vote and allow for recovery should a computer error or hack occur.
The two discuss the latest on the efforts to secure American elections ahead of the federal, state, and local contests taking place in 2020. This includes two election security bills that have passed the House of Representatives, and have then been blocked by Senate Republicans, as well as threatened with a veto by President Trump.
The two bills are the “Securing America’s Federal Elections Act” (SAFE Act) and the "Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act" (SHIELD Act). The SAFE Act would, among other things, require voting systems to use backup paper ballots, mandate tech safeguards, and provide resources to states to improve their election-security measures. The SHIELD Act would require that candidates and political committees notify the FBI and other authorities if a foreign power offers campaign help. It also tightens restrictions on campaign spending by foreign nationals and requires more transparency in political ads on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. It would also explicitly prohibit campaigns from exchanging campaign-related information with foreign governments and their agents. The latter provision was aimed at reports that officials in Trump’s 2016 campaign shared polling data with a person associated with Russian intelligence.
Public Citizen is calling on Americans to take action on Nov 13th, a week before the Congressional funding deadline. Folks can find an action near them, or host one, at www.SecureOurVote.us. Their Twitter handle is @SecureourVotes.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who discuss the impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives, including the rapidly growing support to have President Trump impeached and removed from office.
The two round-table guests are Anisha Singh and Mark Grimaldi. Anisha is Director of Judicial Nominations at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. She is an Attorney turned Organizer and Democratic Strategist who brings with her more than a decade of experience in public interest and social justice work, with a strong grassroots organizing and legal background. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Progressive Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Monday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's writing at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress, and Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss the House of Representatives' formal impeachment inquiry to investigate the conduct of President Trump. The decision to do so was based on a revelation that on a phone call in July, President Trump asked the president of Ukraine to investigate one of his political rivals for his own benefit—and according to an anonymous whistleblower and text messages from State Department officials, President Trump withheld military aid from Ukraine to coerce them into opening that investigation.
To break down exactly how we’ve gotten here and talk about what’s still to come, Brent and Charlotte are joined by two experts from the Center for American Progress’s Moscow Project: Max Bergmann, Co-founder and Director of The Moscow Project and James Lamond, Managing Director for The Moscow Project.
The website for the Moscow Project is www.theMoscowProject.org and their Twitter handle is @Moscow_Project. Max Bergmann's handle is @MaxBergmannand he has his own podcast called, 'The Asset,' which is a deep dive into Trump's history with Russia. You can listen to it at www.TheAssetPodcast.org. You can find James Lamond on Twitter with the handle @jdlamond.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Brent Cohen's Twitter handle is@BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.
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Leslie is joined by United Steelworkers (USW) President, Tom Conway.
The two discuss Protecting the Right to Organize, via the PRO Act (P.R.O. = Protect the Right to Organize).
Here are some important points that Tom and Leslie brought up when analyzing the need for the PRO Act, and how it would help.
The PRO Act, which received its final markup by the House Committee on Education and Labor last month, is a pathway to power for workers:
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It helps tip the balance of power away from CEOs by strengthening labor laws
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The defects of the current law can be clearly seen inthe case of Kumho Tire,a Korean company that has operations in Macon, Ga. as workers there tried to organize
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Workers trying to join the USW were subjected to anti-union videos put on repeat in the break rooms and threats of plant closure
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Kumho then fired the lead organizer and suspended pregnant worker, Victoria Whipple
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Kumho spend $500,000 on an anti-union campaign
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Kumho also racked up more than 30 'unfair labor practice' charges
The PRO Act would:
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Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law
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Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting
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Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts!)
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Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws(!)
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Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings
There’s no dispute, workers in unions fare better than their non-union counterparts:
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Average union weekly earnings are significantly higher than non-union earnings
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On average, union members also have better benefits and more retirement security than their non-union counterparts
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Strengthening workers’ rights is essential to reducing economic inequality
The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
The USW urges passage of the PRO Act. To help promote passage of the Pro Act, please post about it on social media using the hashtag #ProActNow.
Tom Conway was elected by the International Executive Board to succeed retiring International President Leo W. Gerard as leader of the United Steelworkers (USW), the largest industrial union in North America, effective July 15, 2019.
Previously, Conway served as International Vice President, a position he held since March 1, 2005, and was re-elected to four separate times.
During his 14-year tenure as International Vice President, Conway became the union’s most experienced contract negotiator in steel, aluminum, oil and other major industries where USW members work, often directing bargaining during crises.
You can read Tom's weekly blog at www.usw.org/blog.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Amie Parnes, National Political Correspondent for 'The Hill' and co-author of 'Shattered,' the number one New York Times' best selling book on the 2016 presidential election. Amie's Twitter handle is @AmieParnes.
The two discuss what effect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders will have on his 2020 bid for the White House.They also analyze how heavily Senator Elizabeth Warren's evasiveness on how to pay for her 'Medicare for All' plan is weighing on her presidential campaign.
To close the interview, Amie gives her take on how Hunter Biden's business interests in Ukraine have affected Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 run.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who discuss whether Bernie Sanders can make a resurgence toward the top of the 2020 Democratic field for President. The panel also analyzes Mayor Pete Buttigieg's surge in the polls following his recent strong debate performance.
The two round table guests are Kimberly Scott and Mark Grimaldi. Kimberly is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism.
You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest host is Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress. She's joined by a trio of special guests to discuss why reproductive justice is a human right.
At a high level, Reproductive Justice is the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. It is a movement and a framework that was coined by visionary Black women activists in 1994 to recognize people who felt marginalized or sidelined by the existing women’s rights movement, which centered the experiences of white women and primarily focused on abortion, often without discussing non-legal barriers to abortion access, including cost, travel time, and lack of childcare.
Reproductive justice is an issue that Edwith is very passionate about—as she previously managed the 'Act for Women Campaign' at the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is a national campaign to support the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)—federal legislation that ensures that pregnant people can have a safe and accessible abortion no matter where they live.
To dive deeper into this subject, Edwith is joined today by three experts in the reproductive justice field: Margie Del Castillo, the Director of Field and Advocacy for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (www.latinainstitute.org), Jessica Pinckney, the Vice President of Government Affairs at In Our Own Voice (www.blackrj.com), and Jaclyn Dean, the Public Policy Manager for the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (www.napawf.org).
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith, Margie Del Castillo's handle is @margieinthedmv, Jessica Pinckney's handle is @jnpinckney, and Jaclyn Dean's handle is @jacryndean.
Leslie is joined by Anat Shenker-Osorio, Founder and Principal of ASO Communications. Anat examines why certain messages falter where others deliver. She’s led research into how to persuade and mobilize on issues ranging from tackling right-wing race baiting to promoting clean energy and from honoring the rights of immigrants to reforming criminal justice.
The focus of today's discussion is Anat's new podcast, 'Brave New Words.' 'Brave New Words' takes listeners on a journey around the globe with Anat as she unpacks real-world narrative shifts that led to real-world victories. From electing the dynamic Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister of New Zealand, to repealing a national ban on abortion in Ireland, to beating back right-wing race baiting in Minnesota, Anatand her guests explore what made it possible to engage the base, persuade the middle, send the naysayers packing, and win.
Anat has delivered her findings at venues such as the U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus, Centre for Australian Progress, Irish Migrant Centre, Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, the European Commission and LUSH International.
You can find the 'Brave New Words' podcast on the web at BraveNewWordsPod.com. Anat's Twitter handle is @anatosaurus and the handle for her podcast is @_BraveNewWords.
Leslie is joined by Morris Pearl, Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of hundreds of high-net-worth Americans who are committed to making all Americans better off by building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation. The group focuses on promoting public policy solutions that encourage political equality, guarantee a sustaining wage for working Americans, and ensure that millionaires, billionaires, and corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Leslie and Morris discuss his organization's relaunch of 'Patriotic Millionaires University,' also known as PMU. They created PMU as a one-stop-shop for polling, policy, and communication insights on the GOP tax scam. It was a winning message in 2018 and has never been more important or more effective with 2020 right around the corner.
Correspondingly, the Tax section of PMU has been improved with updated polling and new social media resources. Their new polling shows that as yet another return to the thoroughly-debunked theory of trickle-down economics, voters know the tax scam was never meant to help them.
Although they’ve added new resources to reflect new information from the last year, the central messaging has remained the same. The bottom line is this: the 2017 GOP tax scam continues to harm our economy and hold our country back, giving massive tax cuts to millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations at the great expense of American workers. In PMU, they make this case in a compelling format designed to keep candidates’ strategy a step ahead of the curve.
Keep an eye out for additional announcements as 2020 approaches. They are building out PMU to include their other first principles (a Living Wage and Political Equality). Those components will be up and running soon, complete with more facts, studies, and arguments to take on an economy rigged for the rich and powerful. By giving candidates the resources they need to talk about and run on these issues, they hope to put them not just at the center of the campaign strategy for candidates, but also their legislative agenda once they’re in office.
Since there has never been a more important time to be involved in the political process, they’ve also updated Patriotic Millionaires University for Citizens.
This grassroots-focused sister site to PMU is built to help all participants in our democracy fight inequality and build a more prosperous country for everyone.
You can find Patriotic Millionaires University (PMU) on the web at pmuniversity.org.The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org, their Instagram handle is @PatrioticMillionaires, and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills. Morris Pearl's Twitter handle is @Morris_Pearl.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Edwith Theogene, Organizing Director for Generation Progress.
They discuss National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is in the month of October.
The month of Domestic Violence Awareness was brought into existence in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a day of unity for domestic violence prevention advocates across the country. Since then, the conversation around domestic violence has evolved significantly—between 1993 and 2010, the overall rate of domestic violence dropped nearly two-thirds thanks to the tireless work of activists and advocates to change the conversation around domestic violence and introduce and pass legislation to target perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse. Still, roughly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced severe intimate partner violence. Domestic violence and intimate partner violence affect people of all races, genders, income levels, and geographic areas—but people from marginalized communities who have experienced domestic violence aren’t often centered in that conversation or given the resources and support they need.
To discuss the work that’s being done in the domestic violence prevention space, and what still needs to happen to make all people safer, Charlotte and Edith are joined today by Mohini Lal, the staff attorney at the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and Kimberly Inez McGuire, the Executive Director of URGE (“Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity”).
The website for the National Network to End Domestic Violence is www.nrcdv.org and their Twitter handle is @nnedv. Mohini Lal's handle is @moh_in_law. URGE's website is www.URGE.org and their Twitter handle is @URGE_org. Kimberly Inez McGuire's handle is @KimberlyInezMcG.
The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Retired-Air Force), Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @Cedric Leighton.
The two discuss whether President Trump is sacrificing the national security of the United States in pursuit of his own personal and political self interests.
This includes Trump's actions with Ukraine, Russia, and China.
They also discuss Trump's widely criticized decision to pull U.S. forces out of Syria while allowing Turkish forces to invade. Critics are concerned that the sudden decision of a full withdrawal will leave Kurdish forces, who have fought ISIS alongside U.S. forces, vulnerable to being slaughtered by Turkish forces (who concerned the Kurds terrorists). There is also great concern that this move will allow ISIS to regroup, just as they seem to be defeated.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Will Jawando and Mark Grimaldi.
Will Jawando is Councilmember At-Large for Montgomery County, Maryland.
Described as “the progressive leader we need” by revered civil rights activist and Congressman, John Lewis, Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama.
During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the U.S. Department of Education.. His Twitter handle is @WillJawando.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
The round-table discusses the politics of impeachment, as well as the Democratic Primary race.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss the fight to #DefundHate. The Trump administration has been particularly cruel on the issue of immigration (for example, it was reported this week that President Trump sought out quotes for the cost of building an alligator-filled moat at the southern border and advocated for shooting people in the legs as they attempted to cross the border), but United States immigration policy, and the enforcement of those policies by Homeland Security, ICE, and CBP, has always been deeply flawed. Some of the most egregious actions of this administration have been highlighted fairly extensively by the media—the family separation policy comes to mind—however, the consistent violence, neglect, and physical and psychological harm experienced by people crossing into the United States who are held in our detention facilities is an enormous and ongoing crisis.
In order to address this, activist-led movements have called on the government to abolish ICE and/or significantly cut funding for ICE and CBP, but due to loopholes in the congressional appropriations process, ICE is still managing to claim more and more funding for themselves at the expense of other agencies like FEMA that desperately need the money.
To walk everyone through what’s happening with the #DefundHate movement, congressional appropriations, and immigration policy more generally, Charlotte and Brent are joined today by Yesenia Chavez, the Immigrants’ Rights Policy Analyst at the ACLU, and Amy Fischer, the #DefundHate Coordinator at the Detention Watch Network.
The website for the ACLU is ACLU.org and their Twitter handle is @ACLU. Yesenia's handle is @MsYeseniaChavez. The Detention Watch Network's website is DetentionWatchNetwork.org and their Twitter handle is @DetentionWatch. Amy Fischer's handle is @AmyWFischer.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over a decade, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss a pair of topics related to American Manufacturing. First is the issue of fraudulent 'Made in USA' products, and how the FTC can strengthen its enforcement mechanisms to stop the cheaters from getting away with it.
Second, Leslie and Scott touch on the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (TIVSA). Congress is passing its annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Attached to this giant bill is legislation – TIVSA – that would ban Chinese state-owned or -backed enterprises from access to the federal procurement market for big-ticket transit items, specifically buses and railcars. It would mean: If a local city transit agency wanted to buy railcars for its subway from a giant manufacturer like CRRC, (a Chinese state-owned enterprise), it wouldn’t be allowed to use federal funding to do so.
But a competing version of the TIVSA legislation is significantly weaker – it creates a huge loophole for the purchasing of buses. Scott discusses which version may end up in the final bill and why.
The website for AAM is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Now is your chance to weigh in: The FTC is accepting public comments through Oct. 11, and you can take part by signing AAM's petition that asks the FTC to strengthen its enforcement of 'Made in USA' labeling. Just go to http://tinyurl.com/FTCMadeInUSAPetition
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Senior White House Correspondent for Roll Call. John's Twitter handle is @BennettJohnT.
The two discuss President Trump and Congressional Republicans' disjointed response to the whistleblower complaint about the Trump-Zelensky Ukraine call, and the impeachment inquiry. They also highlight Trump's tweet invoking a civil war in response to impeachment, and his oval office comments today that he is "looking for the whistleblower."
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi.
Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
The round-table first analyzes the significant swing in public support for impeaching President Trump.They also hypothesize as to what affect the Trump-Ukraine scandal, and impeachment inquiry, may have on Vice President Biden's campaign. This includes the question of whether it will lead some Democratic primary voters to rally around Biden as he is attacked with falsehoods by Trump and his cronies.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by David Cay Johnston, a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, an IRE Medal, and the George Polk Award. He's Author of "The Making of Donald Trump," and is an expert on Trump's taxes, having covered him as a Journalist for 31 years. Additionally, David is the Founder of DCReport.org, a unique, nonprofit news service that reports what the President and Congress DO, not what they SAY. His website is DCReport.org and his Twitter handle is @DavidCayJ.
The two discuss Donald Trump's tax returns, his history as a conman, and how he was able to con so many Americans in the 2016 election.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who discuss the latest on the Trump-Ukraine whisteblower story, impeachment, and Greta Thunberg's United Nations' climate speech.
The two round table guests are Kimberly Scott and Mark Grimaldi. Kimberly is the Founder and Publisher of DemList, LLC, a free national daily political column, calendar and resource site for Democrats and allies - a unique, central source that connects people to the who, what and where of Democratic events, issues and activism.
You can find out more about them at DemList.com and follow them on Twitter @TheDemList.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss the Trump administration's new rollback of a major Obama-era clean water regulation, the Waters of the United States rule, which placed limits on polluting chemicals that could be used near streams, wetlands and other bodies of water. The rollback will likely take effect in the next few weeks, and will result in polluters no longer needing a permit to discharge potentially harmful substances into many streams and wetlands. This is just the latest example of the systematic effort by the current administration to dismantle environmental protections put in place by the Obama administration.
The rollback is extremely dangerous—and we know this because many places in this country, like Flint, Michigan, already lack access to safe, clean drinking water, which has been disastrous for those communities.
To talk about this water protection rollback and who stands to gain and lose the most from it, Brent and Charlotte are joined by Andrew Grinberg, the National Campaigns Special Projects Manager at Clean Water Action, and Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, the Executive Director at the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN).
The website for Clean Water Action is CleanWaterAction.org and their Twitter handle is @cleanh2oaction. Andrew's handle is @AndrewBGrinberg. CEHN's website is CEHN.org and their Twitter handle is @CEHN.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Shawn Zeller, Deputy Editor of CQ Magazine, and host of the 'CQ on Congress' podcast. Shawn's Twitter handle is @ShawnZeller.
The two discuss the third Democratic Debate, which took place this past Thursday night. They highlight the moments that stood out to them and explain why they found them important in the race. This includes the discussion on Healthcare Reform, a potential reinstatement of the assault weapons ban, and a proposed mandatory buyback program for assault rifles like the AR-15 (the weapon most frequently used in mass shootings in the U.S.).
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with two guests who continue the discussion on Thursday's debate.
The two round-table guests are Anisha Singh and Mark Grimaldi. Anisha is an attorney turned organizer and Democratic Strategist. Her Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
During the round-table, Anisha highlights how problematic it is that neither the attacks on reproductive rights, nor Trump packing the courts, were brought up once during the debate. Her hope is that, once the number of candidates on the debate stage decreases, the extra time gained by the remaining candidates will be used to take a deeper dive into the issues that were not addressed during Thursday's debate.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities.
The two first discuss the newest report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), which found the Trump administration’s policy changes in 2018 exacerbated the mental health needs of “unaccompanied alien children” in their custody. The OIG found two particular policies — separating children from their parents and prolonging the time children are in custody — as being especially harmful to the children’s mental health.
The report states, “Facilities reported that children with longer stays experienced more stress, anxiety, and behavioral issues, which staff had to manage. Some children who did not initially exhibit mental health or behavioral issues began reacting negatively as their stays grew longer.”
The OIG report also found that some clinicians were treating as many as 25 children, despite ORR guidelines calling for one clinician per every 12 children. This meant less time for counseling and less individual attention.
To close out the interview, Leslie and Hope discuss the massive conflicts of interest presented by CBP and ICE holding over 70 percent of the immigrants they have in their custody in privately owned, for-profit facilities.
Adding to the conflicts, GEO Group and CoreCivic, which contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and inauguration, received $985 million from their contracts with ICE. To give you an idea of how significant of an amount that is, it comprises more than a third of what ICE spends on custody each year.
Hope Frye is active in projects with the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL), and has testified before the House and Senate about the conditions of confinement and treatment of children held in CBP facilities at the border.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline. Their mission spans the child’s experience with the goal of providing continuity of care. They are the only nonprofit with a medical and legal programs.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss the three gun violence prevention bills that the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee advanced last night. At a high level, these bills are 1) an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) bill that would allow judges to order guns taken from people thought to be a public danger, 2) a bill that would outlaw large-capacity magazines, and 3) a bill that would bar those convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime from owning a weapon.
For a majority of the episode, they are joined by an expert on the legislation, JP Thomas, Senior Program Manager for Brady’s Team Enough.
Their website is TeamEnough.org and their Twitter handle is @Team_Enough. JP's handle is @Organizer_JP.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
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Leslie begins this episode with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she gives her own take on the freshest political news of the day.
For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by John Amato, Founder of CrooksAndLiars.com, an award-winning site for progressive news and media criticism. Started in 2004, Crooksandliars.com was the first website to feature audio and video online, revolutionizing how political news is consumed and distributed on the Internet.
Leslie and John discuss the significance of, and fallout from, President Trump ousting his third National Security Adviser, John Bolton (who says he was not fired, but resigned). Trump will become the first President to have 4 national security advisers in his first term, per CNBC's Kayla Tausche.
They finish the hour by exploring the alarming CNN story that Trump's intelligence mishaps led to the U.S. having to extract our top spy from Russia in 2017.
As per the CNN Exclusive, "The (spy) was considered the highest level source for the US inside the Kremlin, high up in the national security infrastructure, according to the source familiar with the matter and a former senior intelligence official.
According to CNN's sources, the spy had access to Putin and could even provide images of documents on the Russian leader's desk.The decision to carry out the extraction occurred soon after a May 2017 meeting in the Oval Office in which Trump discussed highly classified intelligence with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and then-Russian Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak. The intelligence, concerning ISIS in Syria, had been provided by Israel."
(CNN Exclusive - https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/09/politics/russia-us-spy-extracted/index.html)
Visit www.CrooksandLiars.com for more of John Amato's work, and follow him on Twitter. His handle is @JohnAmato.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Emily Ngo, Newsday National Political Reporter covering 2020.
The two recap CNN's recent series of town halls on climate change, which included all 10 of the Democratic candidates that will be on Thursday night's debate stage. They also analyze the differences in the climate proposals that each candidate is proposing.
Emily's Twitter handle is @EmilyNgo.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round table with two guests who discuss climate change, and preview Thursday night's Democratic debate.
The two round table guests are Thomas Oppel and Mark Grimaldi. Tom is Executive VP for the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), a network of businesses and business associations committed to the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit.
ASBC's website is ASBC.org and their Twitter handle is @ASBCouncil. Tom's handle is @tpoppel.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
His website is BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret., Air Force) to discuss President Trump diverting $3.6 BILLION dollars from the U.S. Military and their families to build his border wall that he said Mexico would pay for.
Colonel Leighton is Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They analyze how climate change is fueling extreme weather, like Hurricane Dorian, and hurting vulnerable communities. They also discuss disaster relief efforts, and policy changes that could make a difference in fighting climate change.
The three expert guests for these topics are:
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Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Deputy Director of Climate and Energy Policy at the Center for American Progress.
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Ali Lopez, University of Houston Student (Public Health), Combat Medic in Texas Army National Guard, Volunteer with Team Rubicon (International Disaster Relief), and partner with 350.org on "Houston Strong for Climate."
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Dr. Anna Scarbriel, Director of Grants and Programs at Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.
Twitter handle: @CommunityFounVI
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
Leslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers, to discuss NAFTA 2.0.
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Bad trade deals and especially NAFTA have a devastating legacy. Over the past 20 years, the United States lost 5 million manufacturing jobs and nearly 90,000 factories. Some went to China or Vietnam or India. But a lot went to Mexico.
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We hear about workers like those at Carrier and Rexnord, who’ve seen their jobs shipped to Mexico. But workers who have kept their jobs are also still threatened, like tire workers at Goodyear. Goodyear opened a huge facility in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, in 2017 .Workers there make the same products as Goodyear workers in the United States; meanwhile, in Gadsden, Ala., Goodyear laid off 175 workers earlier this year.
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When Mexican workers protested poor working conditions at the Goodyear plant with a one-day strike not authorized by the company-controlled union, they fired 57 of the participants.
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NAFTA was bad for workers in all three countries, pitting U.S. and Canadian workers earning family-supportive wages against Mexican workers subsisting low wages without the protections of real labor unions. In Mexico, unemployment rose and poverty levels remained the same.
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Part of the problem is that Mexican workers don’t have the protections of real unions. New labor laws passed in April would help remedy this, but right now, Mexico has no budget for implementation. And since this requires hiring hundreds of judges and reviewing hundreds of thousands of labor agreements to determine their validity, nothing has changed. Corporatists and other opponents already are attempting to thwart the labor reforms with lawsuits and other actions.
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This is why the renegotiated NAFTA as it currently stands is not acceptable. Without labor enforcement mechanisms built into the agreement, it is meaningless. There is an opportunity here to remedy a longstanding wrong, but we have to get it right.
The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @Steelworkers. Roy Houseman's handle is @RoyHouseman.
Today's guest host is Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
Brent is joined by a pair of expert guests to discuss the Trump administration's new attempt to "end a decades-old settlement agreement that had set a 20-day limit for holding children and issue new regulations that could hold undocumented families detained together indefinitely.
The 1997 Flores v. Reno court agreement had set nationwide policy for the detention and treatment of minors in immigration custody.
It requires the government to release children from immigration detention without unnecessary delay to their parents, other adult relatives or or licensed programs." (Source: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/21/politics/what-is-flores-settlement/index.html)
Brent and his panel explain the horrible dangers that this change would unleash on extremely vulnerable children and families.
The guests for this topic are Ginna Green, Chief Strategy Officer at Bend the Arc, and Katy Murdza, Dilley Pro Bono Project Advocacy Coordinator at the American Immigration Council.
The website for 'Bend the Arc' is www.bendthearc.us and their Twitter handle is @jewishaction. Ginna's handle is @ginnagreen. The website for the American Immigration Council is www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org and their Twitter handle is @immcouncil.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro,Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
The two discuss the state of the Economy and it's effect on the upcoming 2020 elections.
The website for Sonecon is Sonecon.com. Dr. Shapiro's Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round table with two guests who discuss the role of Labor Unions in selecting the 2020 Democratic Presidential nominee, and the next President.
The two round table guests are Mike Fraioli and Mark Grimaldi. Mike Fraioli is a Democratic Strategist and the Founder of 'Fraioli & Assocaites,' a political campaign consulting firm dedicated to electing Democrats.
Mike's website is FraioliAssociates.com and his Twitter handle is @MichaelFraioli8.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
His website is BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
In this hour of the "Leslie Marshall Show," Leslie breaks down the rough week on Wall Street, as the Dow Jones finished down 623 points.
After "Ripped from the Headlines," she's joined by former Republican turned centrist, Richard Painter, host of "The Politics Podcast with Richard Painter."
Even though Richard may disagree with Leslie on some progressive issues, he's profoundly American, and feels it is his duty to call out the dangerous and inept man in the Oval Office.
How can Progressives, centrists, and even Republicans stand against the Trump administration's disastrous leadership?
Richard and Leslie analyze this, and how it relates to a looming economic downturn.
You can find Richard's podcast at bit.ly/PainterPod and follow him on Twitter at @RWPUSA.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss how the Trump administration is hurting student borrowers. For context, last week, Politico announced that it had obtained over 2,000 pages of emails outlining the efforts of student loan industry lobbying groups to persuade the Trump Administration to block states from regulating some student loan companies. One email in particular stood out – a personal email from the CEO of Navient, Jack Remondi, to a top aide to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in September 2017. It asked the administration, in urgent language, to assert that states do not have the authority to regulate federal student loan collection companies. The set of emails, and the fact that the Trump administration did go on to make the declaration that the student loan companies had requested, are a reminder of the corruption that is rampant in the department under Secretary DeVos.
The guests for this topic are Suzanne Martindale, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Legislative Manager for Consumer Reports, and Mike Pierce, Policy Director and Managing Counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center.
Their website for Consumer Reports Advocacy is Advocacy.ConsumerReports.org and their Twitter handle is @CRAdvocacy. The website for the Student Borrower Protection Center is ProtectBorrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC. Mike Pierce's handle is @Millennial_Debt.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
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Leslie is joined by Brian Rosenwald, a University of Pennsylvania historian and founding editor of the Washington Post’s “Made by History” section.
The two discuss Brian's new book, 'Talk Radio’s America.' (Harvard University Press, 2019)
The book chronicles the rise of conservative talk radio over three decades, puncturing misconceptions about this powerful new media colossus and exploring just what makes it tick. The book reveals that talk radio not only transformed the Republican Party, pulling it hard to the right and turning compromise into a dirty word, but also reshaped the media landscape itself. In the process this new medium fueled polarization and gridlock, and created a political area in which a president Donald Trump was possible.
The book can be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and wherever great books are sold.
Brian's website is BrianRosenwald.com and his Twitter handle is @BrianRos1.
You can read the Washington Post's 'Made By History' section at WashingtonPost.com/News/Made-By-History.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is also the Co-founder and executive director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities.
The two discuss the cruel and dangerous conditions that migrant children are held captive in at border detention camps run by the Trump administration.
The website for 'Project Lifeline' is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline. Their mission spans the child’s experience with the goal of providing continuity of care. They are the only nonprofit with a medical and legal programs.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round table with two guests who continue the discussion on the horrendous conditions that migrant children are held captive in at the border. The panel also discusses why it is so difficult to keep important stories like this in the public eye during the constant chaos that is caused by the Trump administration.
The two round table guests are John Amato and Mark Grimaldi. John Amato is the Founder of CrooksAndLiars.com, an award-winning site for progressive news and media criticism. Started in 2004, Crooksandliars.com was the first website to feature audio and video online, revolutionizing how political news is consumed and distributed on the Internet.
John's Twitter handle is @JohnAmato.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
His website is BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss the alarming and informative new IPCC Climate & Land Report, and how we can ensure equitable solutions to climate change.
The guests for this topic are Kerene Tayloe, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs at 'WE ACT for Environmental Justice,' and Guillermo Ortiz, a Research Assistant for Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress.
Their website for 'WE ACT for Environmental Justice' is www.WeACT.org and their Twitter handle is @weact4ej. Kerene's handle is @GreenKerene and Guillermo's handle is @Geo2192.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by T. Christian Heyne, the Vice President of Policy at 'Brady,' an organization that unites Americans from coast to coast, red and blue and every color, to end gun violence.
The two discuss the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings, and what it will take to finally see some action on passing gun reforms like universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. They also discuss what has been preventing common sense gun reforms in America, and how we can break through to make progress.
Christian also shares details from his own personal story of how he got involved in the movement to prevent gun violence, which happened after a man with a history of violence shot his parents on Memorial Day 2005.
The website for 'Brady' is BradyUnited.org and their Twitter handle is @BradyBuzz. Christian's Twitter handle is @TChristianHeyne.
During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round table with two guests who continue the discussion on mass shootings and gun reforms. They also analyze the role of the NRA, and unlimited political contributions, in stopping any common sense gun reforms from being passed in Congress and signed into law by the President.
The two round table guests are Thomas Oppel and Mark Grimaldi. Tom is Executive VP for the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), a network of businesses and business associations committed to the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit.
You can find out more about them at asbcouncil.org and follow them on Twitter at @ASBCouncil. Tom's handle is @tpoppel.
Mark Grimaldi, or 'Marky Mark' as Leslie Marshall calls him, is the Executive Producer of this show and a Democratic Activist. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Brad writes a column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago.
His website is BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Today's guest hosts are Charlotte Hancock, Communications Director for Generation Progress, and Brent Cohen, Executive Director of Generation Progress and the VP of the Center for American Progress.
They discuss two very important and timely topics during today's show.
The recent mass shooting in El Paso where the killer specifically targeted Latin Americans, as described in his racist manifesto. The guest for this topic is Mario Carillo, America’s Voice Texas State Director.
The mission of America’s Voice (AV) and America’s Voice Education Fund (AVEF) is to harness the power of American voices and American values to enact policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families.
Their website is www.americasvoice.org and their Twitter handle is @AmericasVoice.
The second topic is the return of white supremacist rhetoric in the United States.
The guest for this topic is Pete Simi, PhD. Dr. Simi is Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology at Chapman University and Director of the Earl Babbie Research Center.
Their website is www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/index.aspx.
Charlotte Hancock's Twitter handle is @CharlatAnne and Brent Cohen's handle is @BrentJCohen.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by Max Bergmann, Co-Founder and Director of 'The Moscow Project,' an initiative of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, dedicated to analyzing the facts behind Trump’s collusion with Russia and communicating the findings to the public.
They examine the fallout from Thursday's controversial Robert Mueller Congressional testimony.
When it was revealed today that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn't even bring new election protection measures for a floor vote, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough dubbed him "Moscow Mitch".
Leslie and Max examine this viral pejorative, and offer their perspective on if the nickname is fair or goes too far.
Leslie is joined by Fox News' Brian Kilmeade. The two discuss Brian's latest historical thriller, "Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: the Battle that Shaped America's Destiny."
When the British fought the young United States during the War of 1812, they knew that taking the mouth of the Mississippi River was the key to crippling their former colony. What the British didn't count on was the power of General Andrew Jackson. He rallied the divided inhabitants of New Orleans, bringing together Frenchmen, Native Americans, freed slaves, pirates, and Kentucky woodsmen. In their now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger bring you to the scenes of one of the most pivotal—and surprising—battles in American history.
You can purchase Brian's newest book at www.BrianKilmeade.com.
Not many broadcasters can say they are on the air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, but that is exactly what Brian Kilmeade has been doing since 2006. After joining Fox News in 1997, he was soon named co-host of Fox & Friends, where he still thrives alongside the extraordinarily talented Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt. Together they have powered their way to the top spot in morning cable TV. After Fox & Friends from 6 - 9AM ET. Kilmeade has the privilege of hosting his nationally syndicated radio show, “The Brian Kilmeade Show” on Fox News Talk from 9-12 noon.
You can follow Brian on Twitter, where his handle is @Kilmeade.
Leslie is joined by Robert Amsterdam, an international lawyer with 35 years experience working on high-profile cases in emerging markets.
The two discuss his new book entitled "Empire of Deceit: An Investigation of the Gülen Charter School Network."
The book argues that the nationwide charter school network controlled by the Gülen Organization enriches itself at the expense of American school children, teachers and taxpayers. According to the book, Fethullah Gülen discovered a financing mechanism to support his organization – the American charter school system.
A free digital copy of the book can be downloaded at www.EmpireOfDeceit.com.
Robert's Twitter handle is @RobertAmsterdam.
Leslie is joined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW). They discuss the unfair trade policies between China and US companies when dealing with steel and aluminum manufacturing and also how it could be influenced with the recent natural disasters in Houston and Puerto Rico.
In today's show, Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (ret.) founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
As a respected voice from with a career military background, Colonel Leighton is uniquely qualified to break down the ongoing threat on the Korean peninsula, and just how close the United States and North Korea are towards a military conflict, nuclear or otherwise.
Could the inflammatory rhetoric from President Trump contribute to an unwanted conflict in the region? Colonel Leighton and Leslie discuss the possibilities in today's show.
Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
I'm joined by Dave Zirin, Sports Editor at 'The Nation' and Host of 'The Edge of Sports' Podcast.
We discuss his article for 'The Nation' entitled "The Fragile, Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump." (https://www.thenation.com/article/the-fragile-toxic-masculinity-of-donald-trump/)
Dave's website is www.EdgeOfSports.com and his Twitter handle is @EdgeOfSports.
Leslie is joined by good friend of the show Brad Bannon, whos run Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development, and media firm.
They discuss the Graham-Cassidy health care bill, which if passed, would effectively dismantle Obamacare. With sharp opposition from both sides of the aisle, the bill may be sinking after breaking news came out today that Senator John McCain stated he would vote 'no' on the bill.
Brad's website is www.BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Ed Chung guest hosts today's show. He is the Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at American Progress.
Below are the topics he discussed, along with the guests he was joined by.
- DACA/Dreamers
Guest 1: Phil Wolgin, Managing Director of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress.
Tweets: @PhilWolgin
Guest 2: Laura Munoz Lopez, Special Assistant for Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress.
Tweets: @l_munozlopez
- Police Accountability and Reform
Guest 1: Madhuri Grewal, Senior Counsel at the Constitution Project
Tweets: @madhurigrewal
Guest 2: Kanya Bennett, Legislative Counsel at the ACLU
Tweets: @kanyacrimjust
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungTweets. Before working at the Center for American Progress, he served as senior adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
In that capacity, Chung coordinated a national initiative for building trust between the justice system and the communities it serves, as well as the Obama administration’s violence reduction and second-chance efforts under the My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss whether President Trump is keeping true to his campaign promises to bring steel and manufacturing jobs back to the United States from overseas. We also hear some clips of interviews that Scott did with steelworkers who are 'storming' Capitol Hill this week to bring attention to the issue.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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In this hour Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers.
Canadian negotiators are demanding the United States roll back so-called "right to work" laws as part of the renegotiation of the North American free-trade agreement. The request is part of a push by Ottawa to get the U.S. and Mexico to adopt higher labor standards under the deal.
Fred believes it’s important to have new language for labor standards in a new NAFTA; however, it must be paired with actual penalties when countries fail to meet those standards, such as border adjustment taxes on exports.
In this hour, Leslie is again joined by regular guest Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They tackle two huge issues facing taxpayers, tax reform and issues with upcoming 2020 census.
How can President Trumps tax reform proposals hurt the middle class? Dr. Shapiro breaks down many ways reducing tax brackets could negatively impact the common man.
Near the podcast's end, Leslie and Robert discuss how gaffs and inconsistencies in the upcoming census could have lasting damaging affects on progressive voters, should Republicans use flawed data to continue to gerrymander district lines.
Leslie is joined by John O'Grady, President of AFGE Council 238, which represents over 9,000 U.S. EPA employees nationwide, including environmental protection specialists, engineers, and scientists.
The two discuss tomorrow's National "Save the U.S. EPA Day” Press Conference.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated for a minimum seven percent (7%) funding reduction which, when adjusted for inflation, would be the lowest funding for the agency since the Reagan Administration.
The proposed 2018 budget for the EPA, if passed, would result in the elimination of the Office of Environmental Justice, the Office of Public Engagement, and all 14 climate voluntary partnership programs. In addition, it also would slash state grants, cut geographic programs, and eliminate funding for science and technology programs by 14 percent.
Communities will suffer as funding is cut for the recovery and relief from hurricanes and other natural disasters; the cleanup of superfund sites, geographical programs in Lake Champlain; Long Island Sound, San Francisco Bay and South Florida; and for the implementation of the Clean Power Plan, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Energy Star Program and Global Change Research.
“Long considered one of the world’s leading environmental and human health research organizations, the EPA is already operating at 1989 staffing levels,” said AFGE National Council 238 President, John J. O’Grady, who also serves as the national spokesperson for the Save the U.S. EPA campaign.
“In light of the proposed budget, we are deeply concerned about the ability of the EPA to function as an agency and fulfill our mission – to protect the country’s air, water, land and endangered species,” O’Grady added. “We must do everything we can to safeguard our environment and that starts with fighting this budget every step of the way.”
The website for 'Save the U.S. EPA' is www.SavetheUSEPA.org and their Twitter handle is @SavetheUSEPA.
The AFGE's website is www.AFGE.org and their Twitter handle is @AFGENational.
(Photo credit: Adapted by WhoWhatWhy from EPA / Wikimedia and azmichelle / Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).
Leslie is joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
The two discuss Hurricane Irma and Climate Change, as well as Donald Trump Jr.'s ever-changing explanation as to why he met with a Russian lawyer promising dirt on Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (The book is available at wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
Today Leslie is joined by Political Strategist, and good friend, Brad Bannon.
They discuss President Trump's decision to set a six-month kill date for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
They also talk about the ramifications for those covered by DACA, and the economic damage that would be caused by ending DACA.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Our guest host today is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Will Trump eliminate DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and what would that mean for those children, their families, and the U.S. Economy
Guest 1: Claudia Flores, DREAMer and Immigration Campaign Manager at the Center for American Progress
Guest 2: Andrea Senteno, Civil Rights Attorney for MALDEF, The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights In America
Tweets: @aesenteno
- Automatic Voter Registration and Illinois becoming the latest state to make the change, adding roughly 2.5 million voters in their state
Guest 1: Sarah Audelo, Executive Director at Alliance for Youth Action
Tweets: @SarahAudelo
Guest 2: Stevie Valles, Executive Director at Chicago Votes
Tweets: @StevieValles
- Climate change's affect on Hurricane Harvey
Guest: Cathleen Kelly, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @CathleenMOKelly
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
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Leslie is a guest of host Andrew Krystal as they discuss marijuana legalization on Sirius XM Canada's 'Krystal Nation.'
Krystal's website is www.KrystalNation.com and his Twitter handle is @AndrewKrystal.
Leslie is joined by an old friend, former Fox News turned CNN host Alisyn Camerota as she's promoting her newest novel "Amanda Wakes Up."
The semi-autobiographical novel features a young woman that may have just earned the job of her dreams, but finds a career in the media isn't exactly what she bargained for.
The two discuss the difficulties of covering the news fairly in a hyper-partisan political climate, and how people on either side of the aisle may benefit from keeping an open mind and listening to their opponent's side once in a while.
A fun, informative discussion awaits your click on the podcast below.
Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Take Them Down – Removing Confederate Monuments
Guest 1: North Carolina Assemblyman Graig Meyer
Tweets: @GraigMeyer
Guest 2: Connor Maxwell, Research Associate for Progress 2050, a project of the Center for American Progress that develops new ideas for an increasingly diverse America
Tweets: @Progress2050
- Defending National Parks from the Trump Administration
Guest 1: Annette Magnus, Executive Director, Battle Born Progress, which empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters to build a state where everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed
Tweets: @AnnetteMagnus
Guest 2: Christy Goldfuss, Vice President, Energy and Environment Policy, Center for American Progress
Tweets: @ChristyGoldfuss
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
Leslie interviews Cliff Schecter and John Aravosis, hosts of the new 'UnPresidented Podcast.' The three are joined by callers as they discuss the new podcast, how they combine an insider's experience with an outsider's perspective, the best way to #Resist Trump, and more.
You can listen to the new podcast at www.UnPresidentedPodcast.com and www.Patreon.com/UnPresidentedPodcast. Follow them on Twitter @UnPresidentPod and like their Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/UnPresidentPod.
Ed Chung guest hosts today's show. He is the Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at American Progress.
Below are the topics he discussed, along with the guests he was joined by.
- What Steve Bannon departure means for Trump Administration going forward; Charlottesville Aftermath
Guest 1: Kira Lerner, a Political Reporter for ThinkProgress
Tweets: @Kira_Lerner
Guest 2: Sam Fullwood, a Political Reporter with ThinkProgress where he analyzes the influence of national politics and domestic policies on communities of color across the United States
Tweets: @SamFulwood
- Faith Community’s Response to Charlottesville
Guest 1: Lisa Sharon Harper, Senior Fellow at the Auburn Theological Seminary
Tweets: @lisasharper
Guest 2: LaShawn Warren, Vice President of the Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @lashawnywarren
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungTweets. Before working at the Center for American Progress, he served as senior adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
In that capacity, Chung coordinated a national initiative for building trust between the justice system and the communities it serves, as well as the Obama administration’s violence reduction and second-chance efforts under the My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by good friend of the show David Mark, Executive Editor at Morning Consult.
Along with callers, they discuss the breaking news of Steve Bannon's firing from the Trump Administration. They also chat about Trump's disgusting response to the Charlottesville, Virginia tragedy where a thirty-two-year-old woman was killed after a car plowed into a crowd of counterprotesters gathered to oppose a "Unite the Right" rally of white nationalist and other right-wing groups.
In this hour, Leslie is joined by "Inside Scoop" host Mark Levine, a Virginia native and VA State Delegate.
Not a day goes by where it seems President Trump fails to get the message right regarding last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, so Mark and Leslie break down the latest happenings.
Is it a good sign high ranking Republican politicians have spoken out against him, or are they not going far enough?
Leslie Marshall and Mark Levine tackle that very difficult question in today's must-listen podcast.
Today Leslie is joined by Political Strategist, and good friend, Brad Bannon.
They discuss the fifth CEO leaving President Trump's manufacturing council in the wake of his response to the domestic terrorist attack by a white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virgnia this past weekend.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Ed Chung delivers a tremendous hour in for Leslie live from Center for American Progress.
He's joined for a full hour with two incredible guests, a mother and daughter duo committed to improving the lives of Americans reentering American life after internment.
Laurin Hodge, President of Mission:Launch, is joined by her mother Teresa Hodge, Co-Founder of Mission:Launch.
Their goals are to help reintroduce prisoners into society, through job training, networking and opportunity advancement.
It's a personal goal for Teresa, who is an former inmate herself, and speaks frankly about her experiences in the federal criminal justice system, and her 87 month prison sentence.
Ed Chung guest hosts today's show. He is the Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at American Progress.
During the first half of the show, Ed was joined by Michael Madowitz, an Economist at American Progress. The two discussed the U.S. economy, jobs, and tax reform. Mike's Twitter handle is @mikemadowitz.
During the second half of the show, Ed is joined by Lena Zwarensteyn and Daniel Goldberg. Lena is the Director of Strategic Engagement for the American Constitution Society and Daniel is the Legal Director at the Alliance for Justice. The three of them discuss how radical President Trump's choices for Federal Judges have been, and why it absolutely matters.
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungTweets. Before working at the Center for American Progress, he served as senior adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
In that capacity, Chung coordinated a national initiative for building trust between the justice system and the communities it serves, as well as the Obama administration’s violence reduction and second-chance efforts under the My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Michele Jawando is live from Center For American Progress, dissecting the Raise Act, and the threats it poses to responsible immigration policy.
Joining her for segment one are two in studio guests: Anisha Singh, Campaign Manager of Legal Progress, Center for American Progress , and Lia Parada, Director of Government Affairs, Center for American Progress.
Follow them on Twitter @laliaparada and @Anisha_S113.
Michele again tackles the ongoing threats to Affirmative Action from the Department of Justice in block two. She welcomed two phone guests, Blair LM Kelley, Ph. D., Assistant Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and International Programs, Associate Professor of History, North Carolina State University, and Tanya Clay House, of ClayHouse Consulting Inc.
They can be found @Tclayhouse4 and @profblmkelley, respectively.
It's a "Millenial Takeover" of the Leslie Marshall Show on Friday, August 4th, as Maggie Thompson of the Center for American Progress breaks down two major issues facing younger voters today.
In her first block, she's joined by Will Hubbard, VP of Government Affairs for Student Veterans of America, Sean Marvin, Legal Director of Veterans Education Success, and Charlotte Hancock, program director of Higher Ed, Not Debt.
They breakdown recent changes coming to the GI Bill, the first expansion of the famous military benefit bill since 2001.
Maggie brings in Connor Maxwell, an affirmative action expert for "Project 2050", for the second block, breaking down the latest threats to college admissions for minorities under the Trump administration and Department of Justice.
Follow Maggie Thompson on Twitter @MaggieKThompson.
Michele Jawando, a regular Leslie Marshall fill-in host, breaks down two major issues facing men and women of color in this new administration.
For the first block, Michele is joined by Thena Robinson Mock, Program Officer for Communities for Just Schools Fund, and Ian Millhiser, a Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress.
They investigate the ramifications of a Department of Justice rollback of Affirmative Action programs in higher education admissions.
In block two, Michele joins Maya Raghu, Director of Workplace Equality & Senior Counsel at National Women's Law Center, and Joi Cheney, Executive Director at Equal Pay Today!, and founder of J.O.I Strategies.
As you may suspect, the gender wage gap is even wider for women of color, and the trio in studio discuss strategies on how to tighten, and eventually eliminate, the wage gap between men and women in the workforce.
In this hour Leslie speaks with President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Scott Paul. They discuss the Trump administration's promises they've made to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US and whether or not the President is keeping good on those promises.
A company called Foxconn announced it is bringing approximately 3,000 jobs to Wisconsin. The administration has highlighted this as a great win for American manufacturing. But will this happen? At what cost? Is it sustainable? And how does this compare to the president’s past job promises?
Leslie is joined by Vien Truong, the new CEO of Dream Corps, which is a social justice accelerator that backs initiatives to close prison doors and open doors of opportunity for all. Truong will oversee Green For All, #YesWeCode and #Cut50 initiatives at Dream Corps.
She is a lawyer who is widely regarded as a top policy expert, progressive leader and strategist on economic development, workforce policies, clean energy, public finance and growing the green economy.
Dream Corps’ announcement runs counter to current trends in the non-profit industry. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy only about a third of nonprofits similarly-sized are led by women. Additionally, the Nonprofit Quarterly reports that only seven percent of all nonprofit chief executives are people of color.
For Truong, Dream Corps’ work is deeply connected to her personal purpose. The youngest of 11 kids, Truong and her family came to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam. They picked strawberries in the fields of Portland before establishing themselves in Oakland, California. Here, her family were unable to find work beyond sweatshops.
She has developed and fought vigorously on numerous energy, environmental, transportation, and economic policies and initiatives at the state, federal and local levels over the course of her career. She co-led efforts to drive billions of dollars in public investments for energy and community development programs in California, creating the largest fund in history for low income communities.
Vien has been recognized by President Obama’s White House as a Champion of Change for her work on climate equity. She has received several congressional, state, regional and local awards for her work advocating on behalf of those most vulnerable to poverty and pollution. Most recently, Vien addressed the European Union during its Green Week, highlighting the way forward for climate justice and building a green economy globally in the face of fierce opposition from our federal government.
Dream Corps' website is www.TheDreamCorps.org and their Twitter handle is @TheDreamCorps. Vien's handle is @viendetta.
Leslie interviews Emily Gee, Health Economist for the Health Policy team at the Center for American Progress.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss what the Senate GOP's successful 51-50 'motion to proceed' vote on Obamacare repeal means, and what happens next.
Prior to joining American Progress, Emily Gee was at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she worked on implementation of the Affordable Care Act since 2013. As an economist in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, she supported the department’s outreach to uninsured individuals and authored numerous analyses on health coverage and the insurance exchanges.
Her Twitter handle is @EmilyG_DC and the website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org.
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Leslie is joined in this hour by the Vice President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) Fred Redmond. They discuss the Trump commission on voter fraud, which is led by Vice President Pence. As Fred points out, the group has been formed more for means of voter suppression than actual investigations into fraudulent voting.
This investigation found its roots in the November 2016 election when then President-elect Trump went on a Twitter rampage about losing the popular vote. This, despite winning the election through the electoral college. He claimed he would have won the popular vote too if not for "the millions of people who voted illegally."
But the fact is that these “millions of people who voted illegally” don’t exist. It never happened. State and local election officials, and nonpartisan groups like the Brennan Center for Justice, have not found any evidence to support the claims, and the Trump administration has only provided some shady math and debunked studies to back up its claims.
Leslie is joined by Armeena Khan, a Canadian-Pakistani actress and activist who strives to raise awareness on cyber bullying through her work and social media profiles.
A victim of cyber bullying herself, Leslie and Armeena investigate some of the causes of cyber bullying, its impact on young women, and a path to prevention and reduction of tragedies caused due to endless cyber abuse.
Armeena's the star of a new blockbuster Pakistani film "Yalghaar" loosely translated to "assault" in English, the first Pakistani professional film production specifically profiling the war on terror, and it's impact in the Muslim world.
She can be reached on Twitter @ArmeenaRK and Instagram @ArmeenaKhanOfficial. Her website is www.Armeena.com.
Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- House Republicans want to slash Pell Grants in their new budget
Guest: Sara Garcia, Research Associate for Post-Secondary Education at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @Sara_A_Garcia
- GI Bill Expansion
Guest: Walter Ochinko, Policy Director at Veterans Education Success
Tweets: @GiBillRights
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
Ed Chung guest hosts today's show. He is the Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at American Progress.
The theme of today's show is 'protecting civil rights in the age of Trump.'
Roy Austin, former Deputy Assistant to President Obama for the Office of Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity, joins Ed for the first half hour of the show. The two discuss how the Trump administration is trying to roll back progress that the Obama administration made in multiple areas in regard to racial justice and equality.
During the final segment of the show, Ed is joined by Becky Monroe and Suman Raghunathan. Becky is Director of the Stop Hate Project at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Suman is Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT). They discuss hate crimes in the age of Trump and how there appears to have been an increase in hate crimes motivated by race or religion over the past few months,
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungTweets. Before working at the Center for American Progress, he served as senior adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
In that capacity, Chung coordinated a national initiative for building trust between the justice system and the communities it serves, as well as the Obama administration’s violence reduction and second-chance efforts under the My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Michele Jawando is in for Leslie today, live from the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C.
For her first segment, she's joined by Billy Corriher, Deputy Director of Legal Progress at the CAP, Michael Zubrensky, Chief Counsel at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Eric Lesh, Fair Courts Project Director at Lamda Legal.
They breakdown their concerns over the controversial appointment of John K. Bush, a staunch conservative, to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
In the the second half of the show, Michele switches gears to the latest on the Pence/Kobach Voter Fraud Commission, joined by Todd Coxx, Director of Policy at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Wendy Weiser, Director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Michele can be reached on Twitter @MicheleJawando. Follow the Center for American Progress @amprog.
Leslie is rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss the implications of the news that Donald Trump Jr. received an email stating that the person he was meeting about damaging info. regarding Hillary Clinton was representing the Russian government. (And that after being notified of this, bringing Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort to the meeting)
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Leslie is joined by Jason Kander, President of Let America Vote.
They discuss why the Trump administration’s sham ‘voter fraud’ commission is so dangerous, as well as what can be done to hold elected officials accountable who make it harder for Americans to vote.
The website for 'Let America Vote' is www.LetAmericaVote.org and their Twitter handle is @LetAmericaVote. Jason's handle is @JasonKander.
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Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW).
The two discuss how and why American workers are seeking enforcement, not protection, when it comes to the damage caused by unfairly traded steel and aluminum imports. They also discuss how this problem is now putting America's ability to manufacture its own Air Force Jets at risk and what needs to be done to address the problem.
The USW’s website is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. The handle for USW President Leo Gerard is @USWblogger.
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Never to shy away from a juicy topic, Leslie is joined today by her good friend Ashley Papa, a relationship and dating columnist for Zoosk.com.
She just released her first novel ever, "Vixen Investigations: Mayoral Affairs," a story inspired from her own experiences as a young journalist in a big city.
It's already opening to rave reviews, and is being recommended for fans of Sex and the City, and adult mystery novels.
Keeping things in the political realm, Ashley explains how people are drawn to those in power, and how there are tendencies for politicians to cheat in their personal relationships.
Most notably, Leslie remembers covering the Clinton sex scandal back in the '90's, and how even then she could understand how a powerful man, or woman, could lure coworkers into an extra-marital affair.
"Vixen Investigations: Mayoral Affairs" is out now, available here https://tinyurl.com/ybdll7mx, and you can follow her on Twitter @AshleyMPapa.
Michele Jawando, a regular guest host for Leslie, is live today from the Center for American Progress.
In the first segment, she's joined by Sheryll Cashin, author of the book "Loving, Interracial Intimacy and the threat to White Supremacy," an expert on the legal battle to end laws against mixed race coupling.
They discuss the impact and legacy of the seminal Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, finally declaring laws prohibiting miscegenation unconstitutional.
From there, Michele was joined by Maura Caslyn and Stacy Sanders, from the Center for American Progress and Medicare Rights Center respectively, on the ongoing battle in Washington over the Senate Healthcare Bill.
As there won't be a vote on it until after the July 4th recess, Michele, Sandy and Maura break down multiple angles as to how lawmakers can prevent the damaging legislation from becoming law, and how Senators on both sides of the political aisle are working to make the new health care law less punishing to the lower and middle classes.
Follow Michele on Twitter @MicheleJawando.
Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Trump administration and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are considering stripping away protections that are currently afforded to Americans who were defrauded by a predatory student loan company.
Guest 1: Alexis Goldstein, Senior Policy Analyst, Americans for Financial Reform
Tweets: @alexisgoldstein
- What does Mitch McConnell delaying Senate vote on GOP’s healthcare bill means for prospects of its passage and how can we stop it when it rears its head again?
Guest 1: Emily Gee, Health Economist for the Health Policy team at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @emilyG_DC
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
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Ed Chung guest hosts today's show. He is the Vice President for Criminal Justice Reform at American Progress.
Below are the topics he discussed, along with the guests he was joined by.
- Gun Violence Prevention
Guest 1: Stasha Rhodes, Director of Advocacy for the Guns and Crime Policy team at American Progress
Guest 2: Nico Bocour, State Legislative Manager, Americans for Responsible Solutions
Tweets: @bocour
- Trump Justice Department Wants to Return to Failed 'War on Drugs'
Guest 1: David Kennedy, Director for the National Network for Safe Communities, a project of John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Guest 2: Michael Collins, Deputy Director at the Drug Policy Alliance
Tweets: @DrugPolicyNews
- The latest update on Trumpcare
Guest: Patrick Gavin, Reporter with Talk Media News
Tweets: @pwgavin
Ed's Twitter handle is @EdChungTweets. Before working at the Center for American Progress, he served as senior adviser on criminal justice, policing, and civil rights issues for the Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
In that capacity, Chung coordinated a national initiative for building trust between the justice system and the communities it serves, as well as the Obama administration’s violence reduction and second-chance efforts under the My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Chung also held positions in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, including special counsel to the assistant attorney general and federal prosecutor with the Criminal Section, where he received the John Marshall Award for successfully prosecuting the first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Maura Calsyn, Managing Director of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress.
Maura and Leslie dive deep into the latest complications related to the Senate's new healthcare reform bill, and how if signed into law, it could have devastating consequences for America's middle class and lower income earners.
They also discuss the relative unpopularity of the bill as it's currently constructed according to a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, and take some great listener comments and questions on the topic from all sides of the political spectrum.
You can read a more detailed critique of the recent healthcare bill reports from a progressive perspective at AmericanProgress.org. Follow the Center For American Progress @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Jeff Farmer, Director of Organizing for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, North America's strongest and most diverse labor union.
They discuss XPO Port/Rail Drivers from Los Angeles to the US‐Mexico border striking over illegal job classification and corporate wage theft.
The website for the XPO Exposed campaign is teamster.org/exposed and the Facebook page for the campaign is facebook.com/xpowearexpo.
Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they discuss:
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The latest on Trumpcare, including Trump calling the House bill ‘mean’ and the Senate bill being shrouded in secrecy
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Trump under investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for obstruction of justice
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Charles M. Blow’s New York Times Op-Ed on rhetoric, in relation to the congressional shooting, entitled “Rhetoric and Bullets”
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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In today's episode, Leslie is joined by Andrew Patrick of The Coalition To Prevent Gun Violence, or CSGV.
They break down the many complicated angles related to the Congressional shooting in Virginia, including how the shooter likely legally obtained his weapon, despite multiple past incidents of violence, including domestic violence.
Andrew Patrick, along with the CSGV, advocate for responsible gun reforms, and they discuss several ideas they believe can help alleviate a uniquely American gun violence problem.
As yesterday's attack shows, gun violence knows no bias, affecting all people of any race, religion or ethnicity. As the country mourns yet another senseless act of gun violence, Andrew correctly points out this will not be the last time of such an incident, as we are still less than a year removed from the horrific events at Pulse nightclub in Miami, and the racially motivated attacks in a church in Charleston.
The CSGV can be reached @CSGV, and at csgv.org. Andrew Patrick can be reached via Twitter @Andrew_Patrick.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss how despite President Trump talking about workforce development, his actions speak louder than his words. Specifically in the form of significant cuts to workforce development programs in the President's proposed budget.
They also talk about how we can close our country's 'skills gap' and help Americans find better-paying jobs, as well as the effect that robotics has had on labor and our workforce.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
The two discuss President Trump’s move to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement. The USW is critical of Trump’s action given the overwhelming evidence of the impacts of climate change and the near universal support for the agreement by labor, environmental, and business leaders. President Gerard explains why the move by Trump is bad for the U.S. economy and for the environment.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. President Gerard’s handle is @USWblogger.
Leslie is joined by two guests as they discuss the devastating ramifications that pulling out of the historic Paris Climate Accord will have on our planet, our economy, our international standing and our children.
The first guest is John O’Grady, President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Council of EPA Locals #238. O’Grady represents more than 9000 U.S. EPA employees – including scientists, engineers, first responders and lawyers, among others. Their website is www.AFGEcouncil238.org and the Twitter handle for the National AFGE is @AFGENational.
The second guest is Bob Deans, Director of strategic engagement for the Natural Resources Defense Council, the nation's foremost environmental advocacy group. Their website is www.NRDC.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss how America’s trade policies, not automation and robotics, have led to more joblessness and inequality in the country.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President (Human Affairs) for the USW.
They discuss renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in a way that would benefit America and our workers, especially those who work in manufacturing.
Fred explains why NAFTA has been a disaster for U.S. manufacturing and U.S. workers. He argues that any renegotiation of NAFTA must put the interests of workers ahead of the interests of corporations and Wall Street.
Leslie and Fred discuss what the solutions are to the problems caused by NAFTA, as well as how we can use the current unpopularity of NAFTA to change it for the better.
The website for the USW is www.usw.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. The Twitter handle for USW President Leo Gerard is @USWblogger.
Leslie is joined by Amie Parnes, senior White House correspondent for The Hill in Washington, where she covered Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election and is now covering the Trump administration.
The two discuss the bestseller that Amie co-authored entitled "SHATTERED: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign," which is available for purchase at Amazon.com and most major bookstores.
Amie's Twitter handle is @AmieParnes.
Leslie is joined by Maura Calsyn, Managing Director of Health Policy at American Progress.
The two discuss the new CBO Score for the AHCA (Trumpcare) that passed the House earlier this month.
Here are some of the main takeaways from the Congressional Budget Office on what would happen if the AHCA became the law of the land:
• The bill would increase the projected number of people without health insurance by 14 million next year and by 23 million in 2026
• It would reduce the federal deficit by $119 billion over a decade, less than the $150 billion in savings projected in late March for an earlier version of the bill. The new forecast of the nonpartisan CBO, Capitol Hill's official scorekeeper, is another blow to Republican efforts to unto President Obama's signature domestic achievement
• The CBO estimates insurance premiums would rise 850% for elderly, poor people over the next decade if Republicans' second version of the bill becomes law. Under Obamacare, 64-year-olds making $26,500 a year would likely pay $1,700 in annual premiums in 2026. Under the GOP bill, they would pay anywhere between $13,600 to $16,100
• The CBO estimates that premiums will begin to drop by 2020 - as much as 20% lower by 2026 for states that opt out of key pieces of Obamacare. But insurance policies are cheaper because, on average, they would provide less benefits, the report said
• "Although the agencies expect that the legislation would increase the number of uninsured broadly, the increase would be disproportionately larger among older people with lower income - particularly people between 50 and 64 years old with income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level," the CBO report said
The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Ian Millhiser, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice. He is the author of "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted."
They discuss what it would take to impeach President Trump, as well as the latest news surrounding the investigations into collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
The website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.org. Ian’s Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
Michele L. Jawando and Igor Volsky guest host the show today. Michele is Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress and Igor is Vice President at the Center for American Progress and the Deputy Director for the CAP Action Fund.
Below are the topics they discussed, along with the guests they were joined by.
- Voting Rights
Guest 1: Ari Berman, Senior Contributing Writer at The Nation magazine and a Fellow at The Nation Institute
Tweets: @AriBerman
Guest 2: Emily Seawell, Voting Rights Staff Attorney at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Tweets: @scsj
- Trump’s Ties to Russia and Comey Memo
Guest : Ken Gude is a Senior Fellow with the National Security Team at American Progress.
Tweets: @KenGude
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando and Igor Volsky’s handle is @IgorVolsky. The two have a weekly podcast called “Thinking CAP,” which is about the ideas, issues, and solutions that lead us to march, chant, and raise our voices to participate in our democracy. You can listen for free here: https://tinyurl.com/ks2l3vm
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss the following:
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AAM’s Infrastructure Week summary
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Why does infrastructure keep getting pushed back by lawmakers? Where does it currently stand with the administration?
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Infrastructure is one issue that’s seen bipartisan support. What’s happening in Congress and what are some of the obstacles standing in the way of getting a bill passed?
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How does 'Buy American/Hire American' play into the infrastructure discussion?
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A new report saying that China’s state-subsidized producers of freight rail cars could end up eliminating up to 65,000 U.S. jobs.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie interviews Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss President Trump’s ‘tweetstorm’ threatening former FBI Director Comey and suggesting canceling future press briefings. They also analyze Trump’s changing story as to why he fired Comey.
Nicholas’s newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @Nwapshott.
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Leslie is joined by Adrienne Watson, Deputy Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee and Head of their 'Trump War Room.'
The two discuss the latest on the Trump-Russia story. This includes acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe rejecting White House assertions that FBI employees had lost faith in James Comey, and that the bureau's probe into Russian election meddling was one of its most minor concerns.
The website for the Democratic National Committee is www.Democrats.org and their Twitter handle is @TheDemocrats. Adrienne's handle is @Adrienne_DNC.
The DNC also has a new call tool that you can use to call your Republican representatives and tell them to call for appointment of a special prosecutor at the DOJ and pass a bill to create an independent commission to investigate Russia’s interference in our elections and potential collusion with the Trump team. The website is https://makecalls.democrats.org/russia/
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the news of "acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe rejecting assertions by the White House that FBI employees had lost faith in James Comey and that the bureau's probe into Russian election meddling was one of its most minor concerns." (source: https://tinyurl.com/mvppnp8)
Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss the following:
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Under what some assume as pressure from the Trump administration, Apple announced a $1 billion investment into advanced manufacturing. What is this investment and can we look forward to an American-made iPhone anytime soon?
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There are a lot of reshoring tweets and press releases going around. Has Trump or this publicity made any real difference for jobs and workers?
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We keep hearing about executive orders, and Trump is touting the economy. But announcements and action are two different things. What is the latest update and what should the administration do to create more manufacturing jobs?
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined by callers as well as Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at the HuffPost, longtime writer on social welfare and health care, and author of the 2007 book "Sick: The untold story of America's healthcare crisis."
They discuss what it would mean for Americans in the AHCA becomes law, including how it would affect Americans with pre-existing conditions. They also discuss the tax breaks the bill would provide the ultra-rich if it becomes law. For example, according to an estimate by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the wealthiest 400 households in America would get average tax breaks of $7 million each.
Jonathan Cohn’s Twitter handle is @CitizenCohn and the website for HuffPost is www.HuffPost.com.
Here’s a recent article that Jonathan wrote on the topic entitled “Paul Ryan Was Right: This Was A Defining Moment For The Republican Party.” (https://tinyurl.com/msoau94)
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During this hour Leslie interviews Emily Gee, Health Economist for the Health Policy team at the Center for American Progress.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss the contents of the AHCA 2.0 that narrowly passed the House today, how it would affect Americans with pre-existing conditions, and what’s next in the Senate.
Prior to joining American Progress, Emily Gee was at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she worked on implementation of the Affordable Care Act since 2013. As an economist in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, she supported the department’s outreach to uninsured individuals and authored numerous analyses on health coverage and the insurance exchanges.
Her Twitter handle is @EmilyG_DC and the website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org.
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During this hour Leslie is joined by Political Strategist, and good friend, Brad Bannon.
They’re joined by callers as they evaluate Donald Trump’s first 100 days as President, and discuss what to expect going forward.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
During this hour Leslie interviews Mike Wright, Director of Health, Safety and Environment for the USW and an expert in Workplace Safety.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss ‘Workers’ Memorial Day,’ observed every year on April 28th. It is a day to honor those workers who have died on the job, to acknowledge the grievous suffering experienced by families and communities, and to recommit to the fight for safe and healthful workplaces for all workers. It is also the day OSHA was established in 1971. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their workers. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.
Additionally, here is a link to USW President Leo Gerard’s recent blog on the subject entitled “The Price for Killing Workers Must be Prison.” (https://tinyurl.com/klklw94)
The USW’s website is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @SteelWorkers. USW President Leo Gerard’s handle is @USWblogger.
During this hour Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They speak with callers as they analyze all aspects of President Trump’s tax plan.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is www.sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- “Law and Order” under the new Department of Justice
Guest 1: Danyelle Solomon is the Director of Progress 2050, a project of the Center for American Progress that develops new ideas for an increasingly diverse America. (The United States will become a nation with no clear racial or ethnic majority by the year 2050. This expected transition provides the progressive movement with an exciting opportunity to help America live up to its ideals of equality and justice for all.)
Tweets: @DanyInDC
Guest 2: James Cadogan, Director of the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Education Fund
Tweets: @Caduggy
- Evaluating the Trump Administration’s Diversity
Guest 1: Tiffany Cross, Curator for ‘The Beat DC,’ Washington’s Inclusive Political Pulse: A new, independent, must-read, DIVERSE, digital tipsheet
Tweets: @tifcrossmyheart
Guest 2: Don Bell, Director of Black Talent Initiative for the Joint Center on Economic & Political Studies
Tweets: @DBjd13
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they discuss:
-What Trumpcare 2.0 entails, what would happen to Americans with pre-existing conditions if it became law, and if/when we can expect a vote on it
-A new CNN report stating that the FBI used allegations from former MI6 Agent Christopher Steele’s Trump dossier to bolster the bureau’s Trump-Russia investigation
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the following:
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Trump and China: Trump has continued to back away from his firm trade stance with China, flip-flopping on labeling them a currency manipulator, and he’s now using it to negotiate foreign policy. What are the impacts? What should he do to get tough on China?
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Trump’s visit to Wisconsin: Trump keeps touting manufacturing growth, but is he making a difference?
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The Buy America Executive Order: What did Trump sign and what will it do? Why is it important to support 'Buy America?' How do voters feel about this?
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss the recent attacks ordered by President Trump in Syria and Afghanistan, as well as his erratic and regularly changing foreign policy approaches.
Colonel Leighton founded his company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
He can be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst.
Colonel Leighton’s website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @Cedric Leighton.
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Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Navient, for-profit colleges and student debt
Guest 1: Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Student Debt Crisis
Tweets: @nataliaabrams
Guest 2: Rohit Chopra, Visiting Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute and Former Assistant Director of CFPB
Tweets: @hitchop
- Criminal Justice Reform, Policing
Guest 1: Ed Chung, VP for Criminal Justice Reform, CAP
Guest 2: Jacobi Crowley, Crisis Interventionist, Bridge Academy and GenProgress Fight4AFuture Network Member
Tweets: @kuboknows
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the following:
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Why the Trump administration is talking about steel and what actions should be taken regarding American steel manufacturing.
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A recap of what happened last week during President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and if/when America’s workers will see any action against China’s trade cheating.
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Whether Americans working in the manufacturing sector, which Scott has spoken with, feel like President Trump is doing enough to stop unfair trade.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA.
Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- “Building Tomorrow: The Need For Sustained Investment In America’s Progressive Youth” (a new Generation Progress Report - https://tinyurl.com/mdp7nto)
Guest 1: Hannah Finnie, Senior Policy and Communications Associate for Generation Progress
Tweets: @hfinz
Guest 2: Andrea Sosa, Policy and Civic Engagement Associate at Young People For, where she supports the organization’s civic engagement programs and campaigns
Tweets: @andreasosa
Guest 3: Christin “Cici” Battle, Young People For's first alum to serve as Director.
Tweets: @THECiciBattle
- Senate Republicans use ‘Nuclear Option’ for SCOTUS nominee for first time in American history
Guest 1: Sharita Gruberg, Associate Director of the LGBT Research and Communications Project at American Progress
Tweets: @Shugruberg
Guest 2: Billy Corriher, Deputy Director of Legal Progress at American Progress, where his work focuses on courts, the law, and the influence of judicial elections and campaign contributions on judges
Tweets: @BillyCorriher
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
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This promo for www.progressivevoices.com features Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the USW.
Stan discusses why President Trump’s SCOTUS nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is not a friend of working Americans.
Unfortunately, Gorsuch’s record demonstrates him to be a corporatist who doesn’t stand up for working men and women.
One example of this is detailed by Stan, where he tells the story of a truck driver who was fired after nearly freezing to death in sub-zero cold in an unheated truck cab while awaiting a mechanic. SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch ruled against the trucker, and with the corporation that fired him.
USW President Leo Gerard wrote about this example and more in his weekly blog for The Huffington Post. You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/kqdsr5o
Stan Johnson has served as International Secretary-Treasurer since May 6, 2009. He was re-elected to the position by acclamation in 2013.
As Secretary-Treasurer, Johnson oversees the finances of the USW. He also heads the USW’s award-winning grassroots legislative initiative, Rapid Response.
Johnson chairs the Rubber and Plastics Industry Conference, participating in major bargaining, including leading successful contract talks with the nation’s three largest tire makers in 2013. He also chairs the International Paper Conference and co-chairs the Georgia Pacific Council.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their Twitter handle is @Steelworkers. USW President Leo Gerard’s handle is @USWblogger.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by David Nir, political director of Daily Kos, the largest online progressive community in the country, with over 15 million visitors a month.
The two discuss the special election to replace HHS Secretary Tom Price in Georgia’s sixth congressional district. They also discuss an upcoming election in the state of Montana, and why it’s not an impossible lift for Democrats.
David's Twitter handle is @DavidNir.
Second, Cliff is joined by John Aravosis, who works in Washington, DC as an expert in digital engagement and social mobilization, with a specialty in high-profile political advocacy campaigns, and as the editor and founder of AMERICAblog, one of the US' oldest and most influential progressive political blogs.
They discuss the recent chemical attack in Syria, which killed over 100 civilians (including children). They also discuss foreign policy under the Trump administration, including the myriad of sketchy ties between Russia and the administration.
John’s Twitter handle is @aravosis.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
If you enjoyed listening to Cliff, please consider donating to his GoFundMe page to help him start his own progressive podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/cliff-schecter-unpresidented
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch and the Senate Rules Change on Filibusters (Nuclear Option)
Guest 1: Joshua Matz, Publisher, Take Care (www.takecareblog.com)
Tweets: @JoshuaMatz8
Guest 2: Josh Orton, Former senior advisor to Senator Russ Feingold and Senate Judiciary clerk
Tweets: @joshorton
- Gender Pay Equity and ‘Equal Pay Day’
Guest 1: Joi Chaney, Campaign Manager, Equal Pay Today!, a Project of the Tides Center
Tweets: @joitweets
Guest 2: Angela Hanks, Associate Director, Workforce Development Policy, Economic Policy, Center for American Progress
Tweets: @AngelaHanks
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the USW.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss in detail why President Trump’s SCOTUS nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is not a friend of working Americans.
Unfortunately, Gorsuch’s record demonstrates him to be a corporatist who doesn’t stand up for working men and women. Leslie and Stan discuss three examples of the justice served up by Judge Gorsuch that should give any working American serious concern. The first involved a truck driver who was fired after nearly freezing to death in sub-zero cold in an unheated truck cab while awaiting a mechanic.
The second involved a lawyer and college professor who suffered breast cancer then leukemia, who was fired for not returning to work despite her doctor’s advice not to risk exposure to a flu epidemic on campus because her immune system was compromised.
The third involved an Autistic child that Gorsuch said it was okay for a school district to provide instruction to special-needs children that resulted in improvement so trivial as to be barely measurable.
USW President Leo Gerard wrote about these examples and more in his weekly blog for The Huffington Post. You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/kqdsr5o
Stan Johnson has served as International Secretary-Treasurer since May 6, 2009. He was re-elected to the position by acclamation in 2013.
As Secretary-Treasurer, Johnson oversees the finances of the USW. He also heads the USW’s award-winning grassroots legislative initiative, Rapid Response.
Johnson chairs the Rubber and Plastics Industry Conference, participating in major bargaining, including leading successful contract talks with the nation’s three largest tire makers in 2013. He also chairs the International Paper Conference and co-chairs the Georgia Pacific Council.
The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their Twitter handle is @Steelworkers. USW President Leo Gerard’s handle is @USWblogger.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss whether President Trump is keeping his ‘Buy America’ pledge as massive amounts of Russian and Chinese steel are being used for new projects in New Jersey and New York.
They also discuss what we should hope for, and what we should expect, out of future infrastructure proposals from President Trump.
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org. Scott Paul’s Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by callers and Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News.
They discuss news that, according to letters the Washington Post reviewed, "the Trump administration sought to block former acting attorney general Sally Yates from testifying to Congress in the House investigation of links between Russian officials and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign."
They also talk about new calls by top House Democrats for Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) to recuse himself from an investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Michael Isikoff specializes in national security, terrorism, and money in politics. His Twitter handle is @isikoff.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they discuss:
-The failure to pass ‘Trumpcare’ and its fallout
-The next item on the Republican legislative agenda, tax reform
-New information regarding the controversy surrounding House Intel Chair Devin Nunes and his interactions with President Trump, who he’s supposed to be leading an independent investigation against
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He’s also a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
Brad lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @maggiekthompson)
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Trumpcare vote delayed
Guest 1: Sarah Baron, Associate Director of Campaigns at Center for American Progress
Tweets: @SBaron18
Guest 2: Ryan Collins, Director of Government Affairs at Center for American Progress
Tweets: @CollinsR
Visit www.TrumpcareToolKit.com for ways to tell Congress that you oppose this bill, which is supported by just 17% of Americans, according to a new Quinnipiac poll (https://tinyurl.com/k3oshpq).
- How the NCAA is not looking out for the best interest of students, and what it has to do with March Madness
Guest 1: Lindsay Gibbs, Sports Reporter with Think Progress
Tweets: @linzsports
Guest 2: Kyle Epstein, Press Associate for Generation Progress
Tweets: @epsteeze
The website for 'Generation Progress' is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Trumpcare's Effect on Women's Healthcare and Reproductive Rights
Guest 1: Dr. Joia Crear Perry, Founder & President, National Birth Equity Collaborative
Tweets: @DocCrearPerry
Guest 2: Dr. Jamila Taylor, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @DrTaylor09
- Day number three of the hearings for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch
Guest 1: Billy Corriher, Deputy Director of Legal Progress, Center for American Progress
Tweets: @BillyCorriher
Guest 2: Drew Courtney, Director of Communications, People for the American Way
Tweets: @DrewCourt
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch and his controversial views on Women’s Rights
Guest 1: Emily Martin, General Counsel and Vice President for Workplace Justice at the National Women’s Law Center
Tweets: @nwlc
Guest 2: Jocelyn Frye, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where her work focuses on a wide range of women’s issues, including work-family balance, pay equity, and women’s leadership
Tweets: @CAPWomen
- The prospects of repealing the ACA (Obamacare) and replacing it with the AHCA (Trumpcare), and what that would mean for the American people
Guest 1: Maura Calsyn, Managing Director of Health Policy at American Progress
Guest 2: Saumya Narechania, National Issues Campaign Manager at Organizing for Action (OFA)
Tweets: @snarecha
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by Jordan Karp, Political Consultant for Catalyze, LLC.
The two discuss the special election to replace HHS Secretary Tom Price in Georgia’s sixth congressional district. They also discuss which could hurt President Trump more politically between the FBI’s investigation into Russia-Trump connections and the passage of ‘Trumpcare.’
Jordan's Twitter handle is @karper19.
Second, Cliff is joined by Brett Di Resta, President and CEO of The Maccabee Group and a partner at Democracy Partners.
They continue the discussion on FBI Director Comey’s testimony regarding Trump-Russia ties, as well as ‘Trumpcare’ and its political implications.
Brett’s Twitter handle is @bcdiresta.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
If you enjoyed listening to Cliff, please consider donating to his GoFundMe page to help him start his own progressive podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/cliff-schecter-unpresidented
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Education and how we learn
Guest: Ulrich Boser, Senior Fellow at American Progress, where he examines education issues
Tweets: @UlrichBoser
- The Trump Administration's First Budget Proposal, and the massive far reaching cuts it includes
Guest 1: Harry Stein, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Center for American Progress. His expertise is on the federal budget, the appropriations process, tax policy, national security and tax reform
Tweets: @HarrySteinDC
Guest 2: Ross Eisenbrey, Vice President for the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions
Tweets: @RossEisenbrey
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Jessica Jackson Sloan, the national director and co-founder of #cut50, a bipartisan effort to cut the U.S. prison population in half.
The two discuss #Cut50's National 'Day of Empathy,' which brought communities impacted by our broken criminal justice system to state Capitols across America.
You can find more information at www.cut50.org. Their Twitter handle is @cut_50 and Jessica Jackson Sloan's handle is @JessyMichele.
Leslie is joined by Doug Bloch, Political Director for Teamster Joint Council 7 (in Northern California).
The two discuss the District of Columbia Court hearing oral arguments in the landmark
Browning-Ferries Industries (BFI) case in which the National Labor Relations Board ruled on joint employer status, protecting workers’ collective
bargaining rights on the job.
Republic Services, the country’s second-largest waste company and owner of BFI, appealed the NLRB’s joint employer decision. The NLRB maintained in court that its decision concerning joint employer status should be upheld.
This case originates with Teamsters Local 350 in California and its efforts to organize workers at BFI’s recycling facility in Milpitas, Calif., serving the city of San Jose. The union maintained BFI had control over wages and working conditions as a joint employer with a contractor company called Leadpoint.
A joint employer standard ensures companies claim responsibility for their employees, protecting health, safety and fairness in the workplace.
Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Ron Pollack, Founding Executive Director of Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers. Families USA’s mission is to achieve high-quality, affordable health coverage for everyone in the U.S.
They discuss the evaluation of the American Health Care Act (Trumpcare) by the nonpartisan CBO (Congressional Budget Office).
Some of the most significant findings from the CBO are that replacing Obamacare with Trumpcare would result in the following:
-14 million less Americans insured next year
-24 million less Americans insured by 2026
-The bill is paid for with a staggering $880 billion dollar cut to Medicaid over a decade
-The plan provides a $600 billion dollar tax cut over 10 years for wealthy Americans, because they would no longer be subject to the taxes that pay for current health care subsidies
-A 64-year-old making $26,500 would pay $1,700 for coverage in 2026 under Obamacare, thanks to its subsidies. But under Trumpcare, that person would get hit with an annual premium bill of $14,600. (Half of their income)
The website for Families USA is FamiliesUSA.org and their Twitter handle is @FamiliesUSA. Ron Pollack's Twitter handle is @Ron_Pollack.
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Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW).
The two discuss trade and, more specifically, how the World Trade Organization (WTO) is undermining U.S. trade enforcement.
The USW’s website is www.USW.org and the Twitter handle for USW President Leo Gerard is @USWblogger.
Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Maura Calsyn, Managing Director of Health Policy at American Progress.
They discuss the effects that replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) with the AHCA (Trumpcare) would have on the American people. (pic.twitter.com/1TmP1J1KGD)
Maura Calsyn plays a leading role in American Progress’ health policy development and advocacy efforts. She has authored and co-authored work published in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Internal Medicine, U.S. News & World Report, and The Hill. Her work covers a range of topics, including Medicare and Medicaid payment reform, health care transparency, and trends in employer-sponsored insurance. She has also testified before Congress.
Prior to joining American Progress, Maura was an attorney with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the General Counsel.
The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanPress.org and their Twitter handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Fred Rotondaro, a member of the Patriotic Millionaires. Fred was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress from 2003 to 2015 with a focus on poverty and inequality. Currently, Fred is Chair of the Board of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.
The two talk about how and why Catholics should stand up against the rise of the ‘Alt-Right.’ They also discuss how the teachings of Christianity are antithetical to the ‘Alt-Right’ movement.
The website for Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good is CatholicsInAlliance.org and their Twitter handle is @CathInAlliance.
Leslie is joined by Louis Malizia, Assistant Director of the Teamsters Capital Strategies Department.
The two discuss how and why the Teamsters are standing up to drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen as America’s opioid crisis hits their homes.
For those who don’t realize how serious America’s opioid epidemic is, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that prescription opioids claim the lives of 62 Americans every day. Pair that with alarming data out of West Virginia showing that drug wholesalers flooded the state of 1.8 million residents with over 780 million opioid pills over a six year period – enough for 433 pills for every man, woman and child. We also now know that neighboring Pennsylvania received over 475 million doses of oxycodone and hydrocodone in 2015 alone.
Add all of these numbers up, and it’s no wonder the Teamsters are willing to fight this problem head on.
Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the American Alliance for Manufacturing (AAM).
They discuss what people who work for American manufacturing companies think of President Trump, and what they want him to do as President.
Leslie and Scott also discuss Congressional Republicans and President Trump teaming up to eliminate a rule that required federal contractors to disclose and correct serious safety violations.
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
Topic 1. Muslim Ban 2.0 Executive Order signed by President Trump
Guest 1: Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters
Tweets: @MattGertz
Guest 2: Johnathan Smith, Legal Director at Muslim Advocates
Tweets: @MuslimAdvocates
Topic 2. Sessions, Gorsuch, Upcoming SCOTUS fight
Guest 1: Ian Millhiser, Senior Fellow at CAP
Tweets: @imillhiser
Guest 2: Adam Loiz, Counsel and Senior Advisor for Policy and Outreach at Demos
Tweets: @Demos_Org
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News.
They discuss the news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with the top Russian diplomat in Washington during the heat of the 2016 election. This, despite stating during his Jan. 10 Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing “I have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign and I did not have communications with the Russians.”
They also discuss the best way forward for unbiased and objective oversight of ongoing investigations into Russian election tampering and the contacts between Trump team members and Russian officials.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Reviewing President Trump’s first joint address to Congress
Guest 1: John Neffinger, Communications Director at DNC
Tweets: @Neffinger
Guest 2: Kevin De Leon, California Senate Leader
Tweets: @kdeleon
- Trump again delays signing Travel ban 2.0
Guest: Philip Wolgin, Managing Director for Immigration Policy at CAP
Tweets: @pwolgin
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
During this hour Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Michael Shure, Political Correspondent and host with "The Young Turks," the Largest Online News Show in the World.
They discuss President Trump's first joint address to Congress, which will happen at 9pm est. tonight.
They also discuss what the Democratic response should be.
Michael Shure's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure and the website for "The Young Turks" is www.TYTnetwork.com.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Below are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Former labor secretary Thomas Perez being elected the first Latino chair of the Democratic National Committee, narrowly defeating Congressman Keith Ellison.
Guest 1: Emily Tisch Sussman, Campaign Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @EmTSuss
Guest 2: Anson Kaye, Senior Vice President for Political Campaigns at GMMB
Tweets: @gmmb
Guest 3: Matt Canter, Senior Vice President at Global Strategy Group
Tweets: @mattcanter
- Congressional Black Caucus in the age of Trump
Guest 1: Pat Collier, Director for Government Affairs for the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @PoliticalNupe
Guest 2: Fabrice Coles, Economic and Public Policy Advisor for Congressman Cedric Richmond
Tweets: @officialcbc
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Leslie is joined by Zack Ford, the LGBT Editor at ThinkProgress.org at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
The two discuss the effects of the Trump administration withdrawing federal protections for transgender students.
Zack’s Twitter handle is @ZackFord.
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Leslie offers some beautiful words in memory of her close and long time friend Alan Colmes, who unfortunately passed away today at the age of 66.
Leslie speaks with Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) about the new immigration orders being passed down by the Trump administration after the already failed travel ban orders went into place less than a month ago.
Leslie analyzes Donald Trump's first month as President with Michael Grunwald, senior staff writer at Politico Magazine.
Leslie is joined by two guests in this hour.
First is Executive Director of Allied Progress Karl Frisch. He and Leslie chat about Trump's newest nomination for Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and the previous nominee who withdrew his name from consideration Andrew Puzder.
Then, Leslie is joined by former Ambassador of Israel to the United States Itamar Rabinovich. He and Leslie discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US and the meeting he had with President Trump.
Michele Jawando, the Vice President for Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress is joined by two great in studio panels.
First, they discuss the breaking news coming out today that Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor Andrew Puzder withdrew his nomination to head the Labor Department.
Next, Michele and her guests discuss the resignation of General Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor yesterday and the Trump administration's continuing struggle with conflicts of interest and their ties with the Russian government.
Leslie is joined by good friend of the show Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research. They discuss the resignation of General Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor in the Trump Administration after only 23 days of holding the appointment.
Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC fills in for Leslie today. He's joined by Lowell Feld, the proprietor of Blue Virginia and John Hlinko, the proprietor of Left Action, an over 1 million strong activist base of progressives on Facebook and elsewhere.
Cliff and his guests discuss the backlash against the Trump administration's decisions in the first few weeks of his presidency, the multitude of large protests that have taken place across the country, and the importance of filling open seats in local/state elections with Democratic candidates in the coming months and years.
Leslie is joined by Chris Moore, Chairman of the Aviation Mechanics Coalition and a Teamsters Airline Division representative.
They discuss how the Teamsters Airline Division and Local 284 are contacting NetJets customers as part of an effort to publicize their escalating labor dispute over subcontracting critical maintenance and wages.
To quote Moore on the subject, "The majority of NetJets customers don’t want a race to the bottom when it comes to who performs critical maintenance on their aircraft or how much they get paid to do it.
NetJets Aviation, Inc. and NetJets Sales, Inc. employ a mere 111 mechanics to work on its fleet of approximately 400 aircraft. Compare that to a major airline that employs over 7,000 mechanics to service its fleet of approximately 700 aircraft.
To make the subcontracting problem worse, mechanics and support employees at NetJets haven’t received a wage increase in more than five years.”
Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie is joined by Kara Deniz, Press Secretary and spokesperson for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss the National ‘Right To Work’ Legislation recently introduced in Congress by Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Steve King (R-Iowa). They also explain how ‘right to work’ laws are proven to drive down wages and weaken workers’ unions by undercutting bargaining power.
Here are some of the more alarming facts, about ‘right to work’ states, discussed during the interview:
-Nine of the 10 states with the highest poverty rates are right-to-work states
-Workers in states with right-to-work laws make about $1,500 less per year than workers in free bargaining states
-Workers in right-to-work states are less likely to have employer-paid health care and pensions, and more likely to die in accidents on the job.
Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Leslie is joined by two different guests on two different topics during today’s show.
Her first guest is Greg Chen, Director of Advocacy for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
The two discuss the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ hearing on President Trump’s Muslim ban.
Leslie’s second guest is Allison Zieve, Director of the Litigation Group for Public Citizen.
They discuss the lawsuit that consumer, environmental and workers groups have filed against President Trump’s ‘One-In, Two-Out’ executive order on regulations.
The website for AILA is www.AILA.org and their Twitter handle is @AILANational. Greg Chen’s handle is @GregChenAILA.
Public Citizen’s website is www.Citizen.org and their Twitter handle is @Public_Citizen.
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Leslie is joined by callers, as well as Randi Weingarten, president of the 1.6 million member American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
They discuss what the 51-50 vote confirmation of controversial Education Secretary pick, Betsy DeVos, means for America's public education system.
The website for the AFT is www. AFT.org and their Twitter handle is @AFTUnion.
Randi Weingarten's Twitter handle is @RWeingarten.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- The #DumpDevos campaign surrounding President Trump’s pick for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos
Guest 1: Catherine Brown, Vice President of Education Policy
Tweets: @Catbrown66
Guest 2: Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers
Tweets: @rweingarten
- National Security threat of Trump’s Muslim ban
Guest: Larry Korb, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense (1981-85). Work focuses on military and defense budget policy.
Tweets: @LarryKorb
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Troy Gustafson, a Teamster representative (business agent) for Teamsters Local 120 in Minnesota.
Leslie and Troy discuss O’Reilly Auto Parts drivers, represented by Teamsters Local 120, voting to overwhelmingly reject the company’s contract offer.
Workers say management’s demands will create safety risks for drivers on the road, undermine their living standards and introduce inefficiencies in the company’s distribution system.
Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of The Patriotic Millionaires joins Leslie to discuss Republicans in the South Dakota legislature voting to repeal the South Dakota Government Accountability and Anti-Corruption Act, a ballot initiative that was approved by a majority of voters in the 2016 election.
They go on to discuss the conflicts of interest involved in Trump's travel ban to 7 Muslim majority countries. Not one of the countries on his list has had a citizen commit an act of terrorism in the United States in the last 40 years and the countries where the 9/11 terrorists came from are not on the list.
Surprise surprise, Trump has business dealings in those countries withheld from the travel ban.
Leslie is joined by the President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) Leo Gerard.
They discuss a recent EPI study showing that the U.S.-China Trade deficit has resulted in 3.4 million lost American Jobs, the US pulling out of the TPP, Trump's trade policies, and the results of some of Trump's executive actions.
Leslie is joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
They discuss President Trump's upcoming Supreme Court nominee decision. Trump has the selection narrowed to 3 judges: William Pryor Jr, Thomas Hardiman, and Neil Gorsuch.
Leslie is joined by Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
They discuss the legality and the backlash that has ensued since President Trump signed an executive order Friday night to keep refugees from entering the country for 120 days and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim nations out for three months. The countries affected are Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. This is the "extreme vetting" Trump promised during the campaign, but it still seems to have caught folks by surprise.
In this open phones hour Victoria Jones, Chief White House correspondent with Washington DC-based Talk Media News, asks the audience a simple question - How would you grade Donald Trump's first week in office? Victoria gives Trump an "A for energy" Other things....not so much.
Michele Jawando, Vice President of Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress is joined by 2 panels of guests in this hour as she fills in for Leslie.
In the first half hour, Michele and her guests discuss the Women's March on Washington D.C and the marches that took place across the country protesting Trump's inauguration. One of Michele's guests, Janaye Ingram, was the national organizer for the women’s march.
In the second half hour, the topic of discussion revolves around Trump's SCOTUS pick which will give the GOP control of the courts for an estimated 30 years.
Michele Jawando, Vice President of Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress is joined by 2 panels of guests in this hour.
They discuss the slew of executive actions taken by Donald Trump in his first week as president including orders on controversial oil pipelines, immigration, sanctuary cities, his border wall, and deportations.
Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC fills in for Leslie today and together with his guests discusses Trump's first official week as President and the millions of people that poured out across the country last weekend in solidarity with the Women's March taking place in the nation's capital. The protests in cities all over America far exceeded organizer's expectations.
Leslie is joined by The Nation Magazine's John Nichols and callers this hour as they discuss the 16 minute speech given by Donald Trump as he became America's 45th president at his inauguration ceremony.
Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC is joined by 2 great guests this hour as he fills in for Leslie.
Cliff and his guests discuss the threat that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) faces once Donald Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States tomorrow at his inauguration. He recently claimed his plan will give "insurance for everybody." A bold claim which has the GOP in Congress worried.
Cliff and his guests discuss the problems with repealing Obamacare and what will happen to the Republicans if they are unable to present a strong alternative.
Leslie is joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
The two discuss a new report by the non partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that shows disastrous consequences if Obamacare is repealed without adequate replacement.
Among the most troubling statistics of the report are:
1. 18 million lose insurance in first year
2. Premiums 20-25% higher one year after repeal
3. 32 million lose insurance by 2026
(Source: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52371)
Leslie and Nicholas also discuss new polling showing that President-Elect Trump will enter office as the most unpopular President in the past 40 years.
(Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-remains-unpopular-presidency-hand-poll/story?id=44815005)
Nicholas' newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
His Twitter handle is @Nwapshott.
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Leslie is joined by callers and Sam Fullwood, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he analyzes the influence of national politics and domestic policies on communities of color across the United States.
They discuss President-Elect Trump's comments that Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights hero who suffered a fractured skull from Police during the 'Bloody Sunday' march in Alabama, is "all talk and no action."
They also discuss whether Congressman Lewis and the other fifty plus Democratic congressional members are making the right move in boycotting Trump's inauguration.
Sam Fulwood's Twitter handle is @SamFullwood. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org.
Leslie is joined by Nuchhi Currier, president of the Women's National Democratic Club (WNDC), the meeting place for Democrats, Independents, and Progressives in the nation’s capital.
The two preview the "Women's March On Washington," which will will convene on Saturday, January 21st at 10am est. The starting point is the intersection of Independence Avenue and Third Street SW, near the U.S. Capitol
The march is a grassroots effort comprised of dozens of independent coordinators at the state level. The effort is helmed by four national co-chairs and a national coordinating committee who are working around the clock to pull it all together.
It includes a program featuring nationally recognized advocates, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and others will be announced in the coming weeks.
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WNDC's link for their Women's March events is www.WomensMarchEvents.com
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The National website for the "Women's March on Washington" is www.WomensMarch.com
TWITTER HANDLES:
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WNDC's handle is @WNDC_1922
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The handle for the "Women's March on Washington" is @WomensMarch
Leslie is joined by callers and Michael Shure, Political Correspondent and host with "The Young Turks," the Largest Online News Show in the World.
They analyze Donald Trump's first press conference as President-Elect.
Michael's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure.
Leslie is joined by the President of the American Alliance for Manufacturing Scott Paul.
The discussion focuses on Trump's recent appointments including Robert Lighthizer (U.S. Trade Representative) Wilbur Ross (Commerce Secretary) and Peter Navarro (White House National Trade Council) and the message Trump is trying to send with these nominations.
Not only that, Scott and Leslie talk about how these appointments can effect trade and manufacturing here in the US and abroad.
Leslie is joined by Democratic political strategist Brad Bannon.
The two discuss Brad's recent article for 'The Hill' entitled "5 things Dems must do this year to win in 2018." (http://tinyurl.com/hfpk7kv)
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's a contributor to The Hill in Washington, D.C and to MyTiller.com, the social media site for politics.
He is also a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
Leslie is joined by Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News. He specializes in national security, terrorism, and money in politics.
The two discuss reports that the U.S. has ID'd Russians who gave hacked emails to WikiLeaks (http://tinyurl.com/jls4zsh).
Michael's Twitter handle is @Isikoff.
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Leslie is joined by Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 2010, representing 14,000 administrative, clerical and skilled trades workers throughout the University of California system.
The two discuss Teamsters Local 2010 members of the CX-Unit (clerical, administrative and related classifications) conducting a legal and protected one-day strike at the University of California on January 10, 2017. The elected Teamsters CX bargaining team called the strike, and the Strike Plan was unanimously approved by the Local 2010 Statewide Council and General Membership Meeting this past Saturday.
They are striking to protest the numerous unfair labor practices (ULPs) and violations of state law committed by UC. They are also coordinating with and supporting Teamsters Local 2010 members in the skilled trades, who will also be on strike from January 6th-10th. By striking they will be making a display of strength, to pressure UC to bargain in good faith, and bolstering their fight to lift the wages of CX-Unit and help prevent hunger among many full-time UC workers and their families.
They are so underpaid that 70% suffer from hunger or food insecurity. Their real wages have decreased by 24% over the last eighteen years. Yet the University has delayed bargaining for many months, refusing to provide a reasonable economic offer, breaking numerous promises, showing that they do not care that workers are underpaid and hungry, and have no intention of bargaining in good faith.
WEBSITE: www.teamsters2010.org
TWITTER: @IBTlocal2010
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/teamsters2010
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Leslie is joined by a guest and callers as they discuss what would happen if Obamacare is repealed.
Her guest is Craig Obey, Deputy Executive Director at Families USA, a leading national voice for health care consumers, which is dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all.
Leslie's first guest during this hour is Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM), one of the nation's most influential senior advocacy and education membership organizations.
The two discuss what is likely the single most threatening situation that seniors are facing, which is what will happen to Medicare if the ACA is repealed.
NCPSSM's website is www.ncpssm.org and their Twitter handle is @NCPSSM.
Leslie's second guest of the hour is Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Colonel Leighton is also a Military Analyst for CNN.
The two discuss moves by the White House against Russia for it's hacking to influence the presidential election. This includes new sanctions and the ejection of 35 Russian diplomats from the United States.
Colonel Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Leslie is joined by two guests and callers as she discusses the Republican controlled House beginning the 115th Congress with a fiasco that had them first voting to gut the House Ethics Committee during a secret vote, only to reverse course the following day thanks to immense pressure from the public.
Leslie's first guest during the hour was Bob Ney, a former Ohio Congressman who was directly involved in the scandal that led to the eventual formation of the current independent House Ethics Committee. He gives his unique perspective on the matter. Bob also wrote a book about his experiences with this, called "Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capital Hill," which can be found on Amazon.com. Or, you can buy an autographed copy at http://tinyurl.com/hd9hxb4.
His Twitter handle is @BobNey.
Our second guest of the hour is Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Co-director of Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People campaign.
Jonah discusses how the public pressure that led to House Republicans reversing course on gutting the Ethics Committee could be used as a road-map for future victories against the GOP Congress and President-Elect Trump. His Twitter handle is @JonahMZ.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss their political New Year's resolutions and predictions for 2017.
Leslie is joined by CNN Contributor Sally Kohn.
The two chat about an exchange Sally had on CNN with Jeffrey Lord where Lord compared Trump's intelligence briefings to being told the 'sun is hot.'
They go on to discuss the lack of preparation Trump has leading up to his inauguration, his lack of judgment, and a piece Sally wrote for CNN titled "Trump Cannot Keep Justice Down." (http://tinyurl.com/zkvxwek)
Sally Kohn's Twiter handle is @SallyKohn.
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In Michele's final show of 2016 she is joined by 2 great panels. Topics covered include the effect of the 2016 election on minority groups as well as a 2016 wrap-up.
Michele's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
In the wake of Politifact choosing fake news as the lie of the year for 2016, Leslie and callers discuss its implications on our elections, society, and media outlets.
Leslie is joined by Edina Lekovic, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC's) Public Affairs Consultant.
She and Leslie discuss an open letter written by American Muslim leaders to President-elect Trump voicing their concerns over a proposed Muslim registry as well as the hate speech that has been perpetuated by Trump's campaign, his followers, and his incoming administration.
MPAC's website is www.mpac.org and their Twitter handle is @mpac_national. Edina's handle is @EdLek.
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Leslie is joined by Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News Michael Isikoff.
Michael and Leslie chat about a piece he wrote for Yahoo News titled "Suspected Russian cyberattack waged on Clinton campaign just days before vote." He also discusses how the appointment of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State plays into this intelligence investigation.
Michael's Twitter handle is @Isikoff.
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Leslie is joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
The two discuss the options Donald Trump has for a Supreme Court justice nominee as well as the potential for major Supreme Court decisions to be overturned should Trump get the option of choosing more than one justice during his term.
Ian's Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
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Leslie is joined by Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of the Patriotic Millionaires.
They discuss Donald Trump's appointment of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor in the upcoming administration.
The website for Patriotic Millionaires is www.patrioticmillionaires.org and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills.
Leslie and callers discuss the federal investigation into Russia's involvement in our 2016 election. President-elect Trump says he doesn't believe American intel assessments that Russia had intervened to help his candidacy, casting blame for the reports on Democrats. "I think it's ridiculous. I think it's just another excuse," Trump said.
The CIA has concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win the presidency, rather than just to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral system.
One has to ask why Trump doesn't want to unify behind this investigation (which has bi-partisan support) to clear his name before his inauguration and why he would rather fight the investigation and appoint Rex Tillerson (a friend of the Kremlin) as Secretary of State. This nomination has already created a rift in the Republican party.
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the American Alliance for Manufacturing (AAM).
They cover the Carrier aftermath (what happened and did the tactic work). They also discuss how Scott believes Trump can create manufacturing jobs here is the U.S. (using Trump's tough talk to create real jobs and the importance of using renewable energy).
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined for 2 hours by co-host Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development, and media firm.
He and Leslie cover all the recent nominations President-elect Donald Trump has made for his cabinet including controversial picks like Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education and climate denier Scott Pruitt for head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Many of these picks are very unnerving from a liberal's perspective especially because, as Brad and Leslie consistently bring up, the inexperience that plagues many of these officials going into their new jobs.
By the grace of god, breaking news came out during the program that indicated former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani will not be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense.
Leslie and Brad go on to chat about the fact that Trump has only been receiving 1 intel briefing a week and has actually been turning them away as well as the race for DNC chair.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss a new nonpartisan study, which finds that repealing the Affordable Care Act without replacement risks making 30 million Americans uninsured.
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Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
The two discuss Julian's recent piece for CNN entitled "Should Democrats cooperate with Trump?" (http://tinyurl.com/j59p77v)
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.com.
He's also the co-host of the podcast, Politics & Polls.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book is entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society."
His Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
Leslie is joined by Bob Fisher, an International Representative with the Teamsters Airline Division.
The two discuss Teamster mechanics at United Airlines ratifying their national six-year agreement, which puts Teamsers at the top of the industry.
The website for Teamsters is www.Teamster.org and their Twitter handle is @Teamsters. Bob's handle is @RCFisher7.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss presidential election recounts in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and why half of Detroit's votes may be ineligible for recount.
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Leslie is joined by Randi Weingarten, president of the 1.6 million member American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
The two discuss why, in the words of Ms. Weingarten, "the president-elect, in his selection of Betsy DeVos, has chosen the most ideological, anti-public education nominee put forward since President Carter created a Cabinet-level Department of Education.
In nominating DeVos, Trump makes it loud and clear that his education policy will focus on privatizing, defunding and destroying public education in America."
The website for the American Federation of Teachers is www. AFT.org and their Twitter handle is @AFTUnion. President Weingarten's handle is @RWeingarten.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during today's show.
He's joined joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the following subjects:
-How a fake news story/conspiracy theory nearly cost innocent people their lives in Washington D.C. this past Sunday
-The role played by President-Elect Trump’s national security adviser, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn (and his son), in spreading this fake news on Twitter
-How we’ve gotten to a point where fake news is being taken as fact by a substantial number of Americans
-What we can do as Americans to fight back against the spread of fake news
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss what options Senate Democrats have in slowing, or stopping, any of President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks.
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Leslie is joined by Allan Lichtman, Professor of History at American University in Washington D.C.
His book, White Protestant Nation: The Rise of the American Conservative Movement was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in nonfiction. His prediction system, the Keys to the White House, has correctly predicted the outcomes of all US presidential elections since 1984.
The two discuss how he came about his correct prediction that Donald Trump would win the presidency, and why he predicts that Trump will be impeached.
His Twitter handle is @AllanLichtman.
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Our guest host during this hour is Maggie Thompson of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @GenProgress, @maggiekthompson)
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
4:06pm-4:16pm est. – Trump’s choices of people who have been accused of racism, Senator Jeff Sessions and Steve Bannon, to major positions in his administration.
Guest: Beatriz Lopez, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @BeatrizLuther
4:20pm-4:29pm est. - Trump’s infrastructure plan, who it helps, and who it doesn’t.
Guest: Kevin DeGood, Director of Infrastructure Policy at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @kevin_degood
4:33pm-4:58pm est. - Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education, and what her radical school-voucher policy would do to America’s schools.
Guest 1: Will Ragland, Campaign Director for Education Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @Citizenwillis
Guest 2: Elizabeth Baylor, Director of Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @littlebethb
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
From 3:06pm-3:28pm est. Michele is joined by the following guests as they discuss President-Elect Trump's transition team:
Guest 1: Noah Bookbinder, Executive Director, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
Tweets: @noahbookbinder
Guest 2: Scott Swenson, Vice President for Communications at Common Cause.
Tweets: @SBSwenson @CommonCause
From 3:33pm-3:58pm Michele is joined by the following guests as they discuss the future of black leadership in the age of Trump:
Guest 1: Lauren Victoria Burke
Tweets: @LVBurke
Guest 2: Avis Jones DeWeever, Founder of the Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women & Author of How Exceptional Black Women Lead
Tweets: @SistahScholar
Guest 3: Darren Sands, Buzzfeed
Tweets: @darrensands
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the threats to a free and open internet from the incoming Trump administration. This includes potentially ending net neutrality, the policy that says internet service providers must treat all data equally.
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
The two discuss how President-Elect Trump's foreign policy views will affect U.S. relations with Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine.
Colonel Leighton founded his company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
As of November 2015, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as a Military Analyst for CNN.
His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
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Leslie is joined by Dr. Cindy Cooke, the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She is an experienced nurse and nurse practitioner with national board certification as a family nurse practitioner.
The two discuss a rule-change that's in bureaucratic limbo---and should be enacted. It would give Nurse Practioners the ability to practice up to their full training and qualifications in all states and VA care facilities. This would greatly decrease the wait time that vet's currently have---over a half a million wait a month or more for an appointment!
Dr. Cooke has provided primary care to patients for 18 years, and for over 12 years exclusively to active duty and retired military members and their families.
Her website is www.VeteransDeserveCare.org and her Twitter handle is @NPCindyCooke.
Leslie is joined by Ellen Ratner, the White House Correspondent and Bureau Chief for Talk Media News, who covers the White House and provides exclusive reports to over 400 national and regional talk radio stations from the halls of Congress and government agencies.
The two discuss Ellen's charity, "The G.E.M.S. Development Foundation."
The G.E.M.S. (Goats. Education. Medicine. Sustainability) Development Foundation was established by Ellen to expand the mission of the Goats for the Old Goat program, which was initially established to raise money and awareness to fight hunger in South Sudan.
The foundation give goats to returning former slaves and people in South Sudan who are hungry – especially because of the ongoing civil conflict. The G.E.M.S. Development Foundation was formed as the program expanded. G.E.M.S. stands for Goats, Education, Medicine, and Sustainability.
Over the last three years, donations have been made to acquire goats for liberated slaves who were returning to South Sudan. More than 7,000 goats have been donated to the people of South Sudan to provide sustainable sustenance for their families and a means to begin their lives again.
In addition, programs have been developed for the women of South Sudan who are suffering from PTSD. One of these programs combines a therapeutic breathing exercise and a beading technique which is also therapeutic, but gives a means of providing money to the women for the necklaces that they make and which are sold in the program online through our website.
Education is provided for children through the Sidney Simon Mustard Seed Project; and the foundation has recently contributed to the Camboni Primary School to assist in their educational efforts. They also have a basketball program (and work with the NBA for equipment and clothing), as well as providing wheelchairs for polio victims.
The website for Ellen's charity is www.GoatsForTheOldGoat.com and her Twitter handle is @EllenRatner.
Leslie is joined by Laura Huizar, Staff Attorney at the National Employment Law Project (NELP).
The two discuss the nationwide protests taking place in 340 cities across the United States today in the 'Fight For 15.' The protests for higher pay, union rights and immigration reform are FightFor15's first major action since Donald Trump was elected president.
Prior to joining NELP, Laura was a Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellow with the American Civil Liberties Union’s Racial Justice Program.
She also completed an Equal Justice Works Fellowship at Latino Justice, where she represented low-wage immigrant workers in litigation and assisted community groups seeking policy change.
NELP's website is www.nelp.org and their Twitter handle is @NelpNews.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss the following topics:
-A new AAM poll entitled "Working Class Voters Determined This Election. Now What Do Voters Want from Washington?" (http://tinyurl.com/jhr737n)
-A piece Scott Paul wrote about the poll entitled "The Vote for American Manufacturing was Pronounced, Widespread, and Bipartisan." (http://tinyurl.com/z4lahyw)
-A blog Scott wrote for Medium entitled "Trade Was a Huge Issue on Election Day." (http://tinyurl.com/hdzeb6o)
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during today's show.
He's joined joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the following subjects:
-What conflicts of interest Trump's business dealings might have for his presidency and our country
-Whether Trump will violate the U.S. Constitution's "Emoluments Clause,” which is intended to prevent political officials from receiving gifts from foreign governments
-Whether we'll see more pressure from members of Trump's own party, like Congressman Justin Amash, for him to eliminate his conflicts of interest as President
-Whether there is any way that Trump would put his business into a blind trust
-How hypocritical it is of Trump to have these conflicts of interest considering how often he and his supporters cited concerns about Hillary Clinton being Secretary of State while her family still ran the Clinton Foundation
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by David Pepper, Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party.
The two discuss whether there is a line that some Congressional Republicans will not let President-Elect Trump cross, and whether they'll stand up to him if crosses it.
David’s website is www.davidpepper.com and his Twitter handle is @DavidPepper.
Second, Cliff is joined by Lori Haas, Virginia State Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
They discuss why allowing guns on college campuses make students and faculty less safe.
The website for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is www.csgv.org. Lori’s Twitter handle is @LoriHaasVA.
Third, Cliff is joined by Dean Obeidallah, a SiriusXM radio host, and a writer for CNN.com and The Daily Beast.
They discuss the dangerous attitude toward Muslims held by President-Elect Trump and his staff.
Dean’s website is www.deanofcomedy.com and his Twitter handle is @DeanOfComedy.
Cliff’s final guest today is Bob Cesca, co-host of “The Bob and Chez Show” and a writer.
The two discuss why Donald Trump's 'plan' to repeal and replace Obamacare will likely force over 20 million Americans to lose their health insurance and raise rates for those who are able to keep their insurance.
Bob’s website is www.bobcesca.com and his Twitter handle is @bobcesca_go.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Nicholas is joined by four different guests today.
They all discuss their thoughts on what America will be like under a Donald Trump presidency, including what his cabinet picks indicate about how he might govern.
Here is a list of the guests in the order they were interviewed:
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Joe Conason, Editor-In-Chief of "The National Memo," Co-Editor of "The Investigative Fund" and an author. His newest book, "Man of the World: The Further Endeavors of Bill Clinton," is currently available on Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @JoeConason. -
Neil H. Buchanan, an economist and legal scholar at George Washington University, and a frequent contributor to Newsweek's opinion section.
His Twitter handle is @NeilHBuchanan. -
Ira Stoll, author of "JFK, Conservative" and "Samuel Adams." He's also the editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and Smartertimes.com. Additionally, Ira is a columnist for Algemeiner, NY Sun, and L.V. Review-Journal.
His Twitter handle is @IraStoll. -
Matthew Cooper, the Political Editor for Newsweek.
His Twitter handle is @mattizcoop.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss a controversial discriminatory amendment that Republicans in Congress attached to a must pass defense bill.
David Stacy, the government affairs director for the Human Rights Campaign, explained how dangerous the amendment would be if it became law.
"This amendment would give legal grounds for an employer to prevent a gay man from having their husband added to their health insurance. Trans people could be fired from their job upon announcing their intent to transition."
Those interested in signing a petition to oppose this amendment can do so at http://tinyurl.com/opposehate.
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Leslie is joined by Reza Aslan, an internationally renowned writer and scholar of religions.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss what it will be like to live in Trump’s America as a Muslim.
Aslan’s books include his #1 New York Times Bestseller “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” “How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror” and “No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam.”
He teaches creative writing at the University of California, Riverside and is the founder of Aslan Media and the co-founder of BoomGen Studios.
His website is www.RezaAslan.com and his Twitter handle is @RezaAslan.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
She’s joined by the following guests as they dissect the results of the presidential election and discuss America’s future.
3:06pm-3:28pm
Guest 1: Rebecca Thompson, Candidacy Coach
Tweets: @candidacycoach
Guest 2: Fatima Goss Graves, Senior Vice President for Program, National Women’s Law Center
Tweets: @fgossgraves
Guest 3: Joi Chaney, Campaign Manager, Equal Pay Today!, a Project of the Tides Center
Tweets: @EqualPay2Day, @joitweets
3:33pm-3:58pm
Guest 1: Stefanie Brown Johnson, CEO & Founding Partner, Vestige Strategies
Tweets: @stefbrownjames
Guest 2: Quentin James, Co-Founder & COO of Vestige Strategies, LLC
Tweets: @QJames
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Trump advisor Kris Kobach's comments that the President-Elect's team are mulling a Muslim registry and working on plans to build border wall without seeking immediate congressional approval.
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Leslie is joined by Dr. Harlan Ullman, who chairs two companies: CNIGuard Ltd, an infrastructure protection firm based in London and The Killowen Group, that advises leaders of business and government at the highest levels.
The two discuss whether or not it is possible for President-Elect Trump to dismantle the Iran Nuclear deal.
Dr Ullman is a Senior Advisor for The Atlantic Council, a Supreme Allied Commander for European Command Senior Advisory Group, Vice Chariman of SPS-US Advisory Board, and a distinguished columnist for United Press International.
He actively advises the Departments of State and Defense and NATO and is the author of "A Handful of Bullets: How the Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Still Menaces The Peace", which can be found at Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @DrHarlanUllman.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss their biggest fears of a Trump presidency and what can we do to fight them from becoming reality.
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Leslie is joined by Benjamin Johnson, the Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington, DC.
The two discuss President-Elect Donald Trump’s plans to deport millions of undocumented Americans and build a wall along our southern border with Mexico. They also discuss the impacts of families, where the children were born in America but their parents were not, being torn apart.
AILA is the national association of more than 14,000 immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.
The website for AILA is www.AILA.org.
Benjamin’s Twitter handle is @AILAExecDir.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during today's show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two discuss the following subjects:
-What guidance history could provide us in limiting the damage of a Trump Presidency?
- How do we hold Trump's feet to the fire?
- How does the Democratic Party move forward?
- Is Keith Ellison the right choice to lead the DNC? If not, who is?
- What would the Democrats have to do to re-take the Senate in 2018 considering how tough the map looks?
- Will Senate Republicans 'nuke' the filibuster? If so, how often and for what reasons?
- Trump says he wants to repeal and replace Obamacare. He says he wants to potentially keep the provisions where people cannot be denied based on pre-existing conditions and parents can keep their children on their plans until the age of 26. However, he also wants to get rid of the individual mandate. So how do you do all of that without rates going up?
- Is the fact that Trump, not Obama, will get to nominate the next Supreme Court Justice the biggest injustice in modern political history?
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the choice of Steve Bannon, who has been associated with the white nationalist movement, as Trump's chief White House strategist. They also discuss Trump's 60 minutes interview with Leslie Stahl.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the potential effects a Trump presidency could have on U.S. manufacturing and trade.
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Good friend of The Leslie Marshall Show Cliff Schecter of Libertas LLC is joined by a great line up of progressive pundits. They discuss the surprising election of Donald Trump, his transition into the White House, the Republican controlled Congress, and what Trump can accomplish during his time in office.
Michele Jawando, Vice President of Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress is joined by a progressive panel of guests. They discuss the surprising results of the 2016 presidential election on November 8th and how we move forward with a Trump presidency.
I'm joined by Mark Levine and callers as we try to figure out how Donald Trump became President, and where we go from here.
Mark Levine is host of 'The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine' and Delegate of Virginia's 45th district.
His website is www.marklevinetalk.com and his Twitter handle is @MarkLevineTalk.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss their final predictions for the 2016 presidential and senate races.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during today's show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss Donald Trump officially becoming the first major party presidential candidate to not release his tax returns in 40 years. They also discuss the potential reasons Trump made this decision, and what the long terms effect could be on transparency in politics.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss FBI Director Comey clearing Secretary Clinton for her use of a private email server during her time as Secretary of State, again...
They also discuss how much the past ten days of negative press, for what ended up being a non-issue, will hurt Secretary Clinton and Senate Democrats in the final vote tally.
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Leslie is joined by Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. She leads one of the country’s most important national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. Her organization leads the Election Protection program and the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline for voters.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss how tomorrow’s presidential election will be the first without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act in over 50 years, and what voters should be aware of.
The voter hotline to call if you have any issues voting is 866-OUR-VOTE, or you can visit www.866OURVOTE.ORG online. Their Twitter handle is @866OURVOTE.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during today's show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the following topics:
-What it would mean for our economy and our country if Donald Trump became President, and how to stop him (volunteer at www.moveon.org/win)
-The strong October jobs report (161,000 jobs added, unemployment down to 4.9% and average hourly earnings rose 2.8% over the prior year, the biggest jump since the financial crisis). How the jobs report will potentially affect the presidential rate
-Kurt Eichenwald of Newsweek’s report on how Trump’s baffling ties to Russia could blow up the U.S. alliance with Britain and France (http://tinyurl.com/zyk9245)
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Two former aides to NJ Governor Chris Christie, who is in charge of the Trump transition team if he’s elected President, being found guilty in ‘Bridgegate’
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What the Latino population has at stake in this election, and why it’s sometimes hard to accurately poll them
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Anderson Cooper challenging Trump Campaign Manager Kellyanne Conway on the hypocrisy of Melania Trump’s cyberbullying concerns
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How voting third-party could benefit Trump at the polls
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers to discuss, after a historically black church was burned in Mississippi and "Vote Trump" was spray-painted on it, whether Trump has mainstreamed racism.
They also discuss whether racism will get worse if Trump becomes President, and if so, how much worse.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how industrial states are key to this year’s presidential election, why they are in play, and why candidates have visited (specifically Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan).
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- State of Presidential and Senate Races
Guest 1: Tiffany Cross, Curator of The Beat DC
Tweets: @tifcrossmyheart
Guest 2: Beatriz Lopez, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @Beatrizluthor
Guest 3: A'shanti F. Gholar, Political Director for Emerge America
Tweets: @AshantiGholar
- Voter Protections for Election Day
Guest 1: Dale Ho, Director of Voting Rights Projects at ACLU
Tweets: @dale_e_ho
Guest 2: Eddie Hailes, Managing Director and General Counsel for Advancement Project
Tweets: @RelevantHailes
Guest 3: Jill Dash, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at The American Constitution Society (ACS)
Tweets: @jilldash
Guest 4: Marisa Bono, Southwest Regional Counsel at The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Tweets: @MarisaBono
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the following topics:
-The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation of a fire that heavily damaged a black church in Mississippi where someone wrote "Vote Trump" in silver spray paint
-Numerous media figures rushing to the defense of MSNBC’s Katy Tur after she was individually criticized by Donald Trump at one of his rallies
-President Obama calling Donald Trump “temperamentally unfit to be commander in chief" and saying that Hillary Clinton made him a better President
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by Nick Akerman, a partner at the international law firm Dorsey & Whiney. Prior to private practice Akerman was also an Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor with the Watergate Special Prosecution Force under Archibald Cox and Leon Jaworski.
The two discuss FBI Director Comey's decision to publicly release a vague letter to Congress before a complete investigation of new information regarding Hillary's Clinton's emails was completed.
Nick's website is www.ComputerFraud.us and his Twitter handle is @NickAkerman.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the following topics:
-Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) joking about gun owners shooting Hillary Clinton, as well as saying that if she becomes President, “I am going to do everything I can do to make sure four years from now, we still got an opening on the Supreme Court."
-Senator Bernie Sanders explaining why he doesn’t believe this is the year for a ‘protest vote’ in the presidential election
-How Hillary Clinton has pledged to overturn Citizens United, while Donald Trump has hired the former head of Citizens United (David Bossie) as his Deputy Campaign Manager
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by Mansoor Shams, a U.S. Marine Veteran, business owner, and Muslim youth leader.
In an effort to educate the public about the Muslim experience in the US, Shams founded a website called MuslimMarine.org, which he hopes will offer a more positive view of his religion than the one shared by Donald Trump.
Mansoor served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of corporal and received several honors.
Leslie and Mansoor discuss his experiences as a Muslim in U.S. the Marine Corps.
Mansoor's website is www.MuslimMarine.org and his Twitter handle is @MansoorTShams.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the myriad of newsworthy stories that have occurred since Friday, but were likely missed by some people as most of the media spent a huge amount of time over the past four days covering Jim Comey’s letter to Congress.
These stories were summarized in an excellent piece by U.S. News and World Report’s Robert Schlesinger here: http://tinyurl.com/z6h3v2e
Some of the highlights are:
-“Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes” (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/01/us/politics/donald-trump-tax.html?_r=0)
-“Donald Trump is refusing to pay his campaign pollster three-quarters of a million dollars” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/10/31/donald-trump-is-refusing-to-pay-his-campaign-pollster-nearly-three-quarters-of-a-million-dollars/)
-Three separate stories examining ties between Donald Trump and Russia
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the unprecedented steps Jim Comey took in sending Congress the ambiguous public letter about emails that could potentially be relevant to the FBI's previous investigation of Hillary Clinton.
They also discuss newly revealed information that, according to a report by CNBC's Eamon Javers, "FBI Director James Comey argued privately that it was too close to Election Day for the United States government to name Russia as meddling in the U.S. election and ultimately ensured that the FBI's name was not on the document that the U.S. government put out."
Mark and Brad highlight the hypocrisy of Comey pushing for the FBI not to be involved in that letter on October 7th, citing how close the election was, but having no problem sending his vague letter to Congress on October 28th.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is rejoined by Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of The Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of business people and investors who feel our society will be better off adopting progressive policies.
Pearl explains how a small number of self-interested millionaires colluded with top government officials to significantly reduce the economic prospects of working North Carolinians and to violate the civil rights of thousands of citizens - all in order to enrich their own pocketbooks and enact an extremist agenda far out of step with the vast majority of Tar Heels.
Morris Pearl's Twitter handle is @Morris_Pearl.
The website for Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss some of the 156 ballot initiatives being voted on in 35 states and the District of Columbia on November 8th. This includes initiatives regarding education, minimum wage, and marijuana. They also discuss the ballot process in general.
In case you missed them, here is a link to the first two parts of this three-part series: http://tinyurl.com/jdydb8q.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They’re joined by callers as they discuss:
-How candidates are polling in the Industrial Belt and why they’re likely faring that way
-What went down at the debates, and what impact it made on voters
-The Affordable Care Act, and how having Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump as our next President would affect America’s healthcare system
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during the hour.
First, he's joined by Matt McNeil, host of The Matt McNeil Show on AM950 The Progressive Voice in Minnesota.
The two discuss Minnesota, Newt Gingrich, and the Midwest.
Matt's Twitter handle is @MattMcNeilShow. You can listen to podcasts of his show at https://soundcloud.com/am950-show-podcasts/sets/the-morning-grind.
Second, Cliff is joined by Will Bunch, who writes a daily column for ‘The Philly Daily News’ at www.Attytood.com. Will is also the author of “The Bern Identity” e-book (http://amzn.to/1VxGLJk), “Tear Down This Myth,” and “The Backlash.”
The two discuss the potential impeachment of embattled New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, as well as the effect that GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump is having on the Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican incumbent Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty.
Will's Twitter handle is @Will_Bunch.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during this hour. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
During this hour Victoria is joined by callers as they psychoanalyze Donald Trump and his presidential candidacy.
Victoria’s Twitter handle is @VictoriaJonesDC, and you can read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
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Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during this interview. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria is joined by Layli Miller-Muro, Founder and CEO of the Tahirih Justice Center. They discuss the totally unknown phenomenon of child marriages with older men among Americans in the U.S., and how it’s being approved by judges. These are not immigrants to the U.S., many are conservative Christians.
Tahirih Justice Center’s website is www. tahirih.org and their Twitter handle is @tahirihjustice.
Victoria’s Twitter handle is @VictoriaJonesDC, and you can read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
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Leslie is joined by Amanda Renteria, the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the U.S. Senate. She currently serves as the Hillary Clinton Campaign's National Political Director.
The two discuss the 2016 presidential election, as well as the 'ground games' and get out the vote efforts of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Amanda's Twitter handle is @AmandaRenteria and the website for Hillary Clinton is www.HillaryClinton.com.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during these two hours of the show.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss some of the 156 ballot initiatives being voted on in 35 states and the District of Columbia on November 8th. This includes initiatives regarding marijuana, campaign finance reform, voting, D.C. Statehood, and guns.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by David Cay Johnston, an investigative journalist and the winner of a 2001 Pulitzer Prize for his innovative coverage of taxes.
A long-time reporter for the New York Times and former president of Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), he is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Perfectly Legal and Free Lunch.
Leslie and David discuss his most recent book, "The Making of Donald Trump," which is also on the New York Times bestseller list and is available at Amazon.com.
The book is the culmination of nearly 30 years of reporting on Donald Trump and takes a revealingly close look at the mogul's rise to power and prominence.
David's website is www.DavidCayJohnston.com and his Twitter handle is @DavidCayJ.
Leslie is joined by Martin O'Malley, the 61st Governor of Maryland and a former 2016 Democratic presidential candidate.
The two discuss the 2016 presidential race and the specific reasons why Governor O'Malley believes that Hillary Clinton would make a far superior President than her main opponent, Donald Trump.
Governor O'Malley's website is www.MartinOMalley.com and his Twitter handle is @MartinOMalley.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss their reason for voting this presidential election, and whether it has more to do with voting for someone or voting against someone.
She also dissects the results from a recent ABC poll showing Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump by 12 points in a four-way race.
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Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
The two discuss the current offensive in Iraq to recapture the key city of Mosul from ISIS.
Colonel Leighton founded his company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
As of November 2015, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as a Military Analyst for CNN.
His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Michele and her guests analyze the third and final presidential debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Here is the background on the guests:
5:00pm-5:30pm
Guest 1: Lauren Victoria Burke, of NBC BLK and The Root
Tweets: @LVBurke
Guest 2: Alencia Johnson, Communications for Planned Parenthood Action
Tweets: @alenciaj
Guest 3: Jamilah Lemieux, Vice President of News and Mens Programming at Interactive One
Tweets: @JamilahLemieux
5:30pm-6:00pm
Guest 1: Beatriz Lopez, Managing Director of Communications for the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @Beatrizluthor
Guest 2: Ian Millhiser, Justice Editor at Think Progress
Tweets: @imillhiser
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Our guests hosts during this hour are Maggie Thompson and Layla Zaidane of 'Generation Progress', a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges. (On Twitter: @GenProgress, @maggiekthompson, and @layla_says)
Here are the topics they discussed, along with the guests they were joined by.
- Higher Education and Unions:
A. Hannah Finnie, Senior Policy and Communications Association, Generation Progress
Tweets: @hfinz
B. Debbie Cochrane, Vice President, The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS)
Tweets: @dfcochrane
- Gun violence prevention and criminal justice reform:
A. Chelsea Parsons, VP of Guns and Crime Policy, Center for American Progress
Tweets: @ChelseaCParsons
B. Lauren Footman, Atlantic Regional Organizer for the Generation Progress Gun Violence Prevention Network
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show for two hours today, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- The Path to 270 Electoral Votes
Guest: John Halpin, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
- Working 9 to 5 - Misaligned School and Work Schedules
Guest: Ulrich Boser, Senior Fellow for K-12 Education at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @UlrichBoser
- Voter Suppression, 'Rigged Elections'
Guest 1: Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Lawyers Committee
Tweets: @LawyersComm
Guest 2: Allegra Chapman, Director of Voting and Elections at Common Cause
Tweets: @ChapmanAllegra
- Preview of Third Presidential Debate
Guest 1: Carmen Berkley, Director of Civil Human and Women’s Rights at AFL-CIO
Tweets: @CarmenSpindiego
Guest 2: Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters
Tweets: @EricBoehlert
Guest 3: Preston Mitchum, Policy Research Analyst for The Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE)
Tweets: @PrestonMitchum
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Nicholas is joined by four different guests today. Here is a list of the guests in the order they were interviewed, along with the topics they discussed:
- Neil H. Buchanan, an economist and legal scholar at George Washington University, and a frequent contributor to Newsweek's opinion section.
His Twitter handle is @NeilHBuchanan.
The two discuss different aspects of the 2016 Presidential Election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, including previewing the third presidential debate tomorrow.
- Sean Wilentz, one of the nation’s most prominent historians. His books and commentary on music, politics, and the arts have gained a wide reputation for their force, originality, and elegance. His Twitter handle is @seanwilentz.
The two discuss Donald Trump and whether we're witnessing the demise of the Republican party.
- Nina Burleigh, National Politics Editor for Newsweek. Her Twitter handle is @NinaBurleigh.
The two discuss Nina's article entitled "President George W. Bush's White House "lost" 22 million emails," (many of these emails would've likely dealt with the lead-up to the Iraq war). Her and Nicholas compare this to the intense scrutiny that Hillary Clinton has received for her 33,000 missing emails, and whether this displays a double standard.
Nina also discusses a recent interview she conducted with Trump ally Roger Stone, who shared with Nina conspiracy theories about Julian Assange and Wikileaks.
- Joe Conason, Editor-In-Chief of "The National Memo," Co-Editor of "The Investigative Fund" and an author. His newest book, "Man of the World: The Further Endeavors of Bill Clinton," which was released on September 13th of this year, is currently available on Amazon.com. His Twitter handle is @JoeConason.
The two discuss why Julian Assange and Wikileaks seem to be a tool of Putin and the Russian government, and why the political weaponization of the Wikileaks emails is fair to compare to Watergate.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss:
- The danger of Donald Trump's 'rigged election' claims
- Why claims of voter fraud are massively overstated
- Melania Trump's comments that Billy Bush ‘egged on’ her husband to brag about sexually assaulting women, and even said “sometimes I said I have two boys at home. I have my young son and I have my husband.”
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by Ari Berman, Author of the new book "Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America." Ari is a senior contributing writer for The Nation magazine and a Reporting Fellow at The Nation Institute.
The two discuss the current assault on voting rights across the country, and how it affects the 2016 elections.
Ari's Twitter handle is @AriBerman.
Second, Cliff is joined by Jessica Mackler, President of American Bridge 21st Century, a progressive research and communications organization committed to holding Republicans accountable for their words and actions.
The two discuss the recent rhetoric by Donald Trump and other Republicans about 'voter fraud' and 'rigged elections,' and why that rhetoric is dangerous.
Jessica's Twitter handle is @JessicaMackler.
Third, Cliff is joined by Jason Boxt, Executive Vice President of The Glover Park Group. His organization’s website is www.gpg.com.
The two discuss the most recent national and state-level presidential polls, including the effect that third party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein could have on the race.
Jason's Twitter handle is @jboxt1.
Cliff’s final guest today is Shannyn Moore, an award winning broadcaster, political commentator, and blogger based in Anchorage, Alaska.
The two discuss a new poll showing Hillary Clinton trailing Donald Trump by just one point in Alaska, which hasn't been won by a Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon Johnson did it back in 1964.
Cliff and Shannyn also discuss Alaska's Senate race between incumbent Republican Lisa Murkoswki, Democrat Ray Metcalfe, Independent Margaret Stock, and Libertarian Joe Miller.
Shannyn can be heard on her daily talk radio show in Alaska on KUDO 1080AM Anchorage, KXLJ 1330AM Juneau and at www.kudo1080.com from 3pm-6pm EST. Her Twitter handle is @ShannynMoore.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Leslie's guest during today's show is Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss:
-Predictions as to who will win the Presidency, Senate and House
-The latest sexual assault allegations again Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump
-GOP infighting and the future of the party
-Who better represents the issues that Bernie Sanders has championed, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie's guest during this hour is Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
The two are joined by callers as they discuss how Trump’s 'get tough with China' and 'bringing jobs back home' messaging took a hit last week when a Newsweek report showed that Trump purchased Chinese steel to build two of his towers.
They contrast that with Hillary Clinton's robust manufacturing and infrastructure plan that she hopes to implement if elected President.
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Leslie takes calls in this hour and discusses what divisions will exist in the GOP after Donald Trump loses the election in November. Trump has essentially turned his back on the party he represents calling the leadership "weak and ineffective." Without their support, the chances of Trump winning the presidency become even more difficult.
Leslie is joined by John Amato, founder of the famous liberal blog CrooksandLiars.com. They discuss the hacking of Clinton campaign chair John Podesta's private email server by Russia and Podesta's assertion that the Trump campaign knew about the hack before it happened. Leslie and John also go on to discuss the possibility of Trump bringing the GOP so far down that they lose the Senate and potentially the House in November.
Cliff Schecter is joined by an all star lineup of guests as they recap the 2nd presidential debate, discuss a new documentary about the Newtown school shooting, talk about a new book titled "The Embassy" which centers around the civil war that broke out in Libya, and finally talking about the 2016 presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and the importance of getting out and voting.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the effect that Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric towards Mexicans, Muslims, and women (http://tinyurl.com/gloposh) is having on our children.
Leslie is joined by Olivier Knox, the Chief Washington Corespondent for Yahoo News.
The two discuss Olivier's most recent article entitled "Based on VP debate, U.S. will plunge deeper in Syria no matter who wins." (http://tinyurl.com/jl27ama)
Olivier also co-hosts "Top Line" a Yahoo News - ABC News original program. Olivier has covered some of the world's biggest news stories over his nearly 16 years as a reporter with Agence France–Presse, starting with Bill Clinton's impeachment and Al Gore's presidential campaign.
Olivia's Twitter handle is @OKnox and you can find his work at www.news.yahoo.com.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Supreme Court Decision not to Re-hear U.S. v. Texas
Guest 1: Tom Jawetz, Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @TomJawetz
Guest 2: Greisa Martínez, United We Dream
Tweets: @Grei_sa
Guest 3: Adela De La Torre, NILC
Tweets: @Adela_delaTorre
- Preview of new Supreme Court term
Guest 1: Elizabeth Wydra, Constitutional Accountability Center
Tweets: @ElizabethWydra
Guest 2: Drew Courtney, People for the American Way (PFAW)
Tweets: @DrewCourt
Guest 3: Robert Kraig, Executive Director at Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Tweets: @RKraig1912
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they break down the Vice Presidential debate between Democratic Senator Tim Kaine (VA) and Republican Governor Mike Pence (IN).
This includes Governor Pence consistently refusing to defend his running mate after Senator Kaine brought up Trump's worst remarks again and again.
Leslie is joined by Michael Reagan, son of former US President Ronald Reagan, President of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, motivational speaker, and a conservative media commentator for Newsmax.
The two discuss why Reagan has rescinded his endorsement of Donald Trump, and says that neither his father nor mother would vote for this year's Republican presidential nominee.
Michael Reagan has authored many successful books including his best-selling autobiography, "On the Outside Looking In," "Twice Adopted," (based on his personal story) and his most recent book "Lessons My Father Taught Me: The Strength, Integrity, and Faith of Ronald Reagan," which is available at Amazon.com.
Michael is also the founder and chairman of The Reagan Group. All of his activities are brought together at www.reagan.com.
His Twitter handle is @ReaganWorld.
Leslie is joined by callers as they preview tonight's Vice Presidential debate between Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence.
Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss an array of topics relating to American manufacturing that included, but weren't limited to:
-Kurt Eichenwald's new story for Newsweek "How Donald Trump Ditched U.S. Steel Workers in Favor of China." (http://www.newsweek.com/how- donald-trump-ditched-us-steel- workers-china-505717)
-How to bring manufacturing that's moved overseas back to the United States
-The plans and rhetoric by presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump regarding American manufacturing and infrastructure
The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott Paul's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Leslie is joined by callers as the discuss a new revelation from the New York Times that Donald Trump likely paid zero federal taxes for 18 years after claiming a $916 million dollar business loss.
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Leslie is joined by Kurt Eichenwald, Senior Writer at Newsweek.
They discuss two of his most recent pieces on Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump. The pieces are:
1. "How Donald Trump’s Company Violated the United States Embargo Against Cuba" (http://www.newsweek.com/2016/10/14/donald-trump-cuban-embargo-castro-violated-florida-504059.html)
- "How Donald Trump Ditched U.S. Steel Workers in Favor of China" (http://www.newsweek.com/how-donald-trump-ditched-us-steel-workers-china-505717)
Kurt is a New York Times bestselling author of three books. He previously worked for twenty years at the New York Times as a investigative reporter, columnist and senior writer.
He is a two-time winner of the George Polk Award for excellence in journalism and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2000 and 2002.
Kurt's Twitter handle is @KurtEichenwald.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss a new revelation from the New York Times that Donald Trump likely paid zero federal taxes for 18 years after claiming a $916 million dollar business loss.
They also discuss the potential effect this news will have on voters heading into the last month of the presidential campaign.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump doubling down on his attacks over former Miss Universe Alicia Machado's weight. Trump called Machado "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping."
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Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
The two discuss Julian's article for CNN entitled "Are we in for an October Surprise?" (http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/19/opinions/october-election-surprise-zelizer/)
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book is entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society."
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- Presidential Debate, Government Shutdown Avoided
Guest 1: Kristian Ramos, Communications and Outreach Manager of Media Matters For America.
Tweets: @kramos1841
Guest 2: Michael Sozan, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress
Guest 3: Igor Volsky, Deputy Director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tweets: @IgorVolsky
- Elected State Level Judges Putting Politics Over People
Guest 1: Eric Lesh, Fair Courts Project Director at Lambda Legal
Tweets: @EDLesh
Guest 2: Billy Corriher, Director of Research for Legal Progress at CAP
Tweets: @BillyCorriher
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by Sam Seder, Host of "The Majority Report" on Majority.FM weekdays at noon ET. Sam is also a weekly host on Ringoffireradio.com and an MSNBC contributor.
The two analyze the first presidential debate and discuss what they expect strategy wise from each candidate during the second debate.
Sam's Twitter handle is @SamSeder.
Second, Cliff is joined by Erica Sackin, Director of Political Communications for the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
The two discuss the work that the Planned Parenthood Action Fund is doing to educate and mobilize voters ahead of November's election.
Erica's Twitter handle is @EricaJanes.
Third, Cliff is joined by Jason Boxt, Executive Vice President of The Glover Park Group. His organization’s website is www.gpg.com.
The two discuss the first presidential debate's effect on the polls, both nationally and in the battleground states.
Cliff’s final guest today is John Aravosis, a Democratic Digital Strategist. John is the Founder and Editor of AmericaBlog.com, one of America's most influential Democratic political blogs.
The two discuss how the non-scientific online debate polls being touted by Donald Trump are unreliable and easy to manipulate.
They also cover some of the most unscrupulous people that Trump is surrounding himself with, along with the topic of online hate groups.
John's Twitter handle is @aravosis.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the debate that were covered during their conversation:
- Trump’s racist birther claims about President Obama
- Trump’s missing tax returns
- Trump’s lie about opposing the war in Iraq before the invasion
- Trump’s exchange with Hillary Clinton and Lester Holt on his sexist comments about her 'look'
- Hillary highlighting why it’s important to prepare for the debates and to be President
- The audience laughing when Trump says he has a good temperament
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Nicholas is joined by four different guests today. They all discuss their thoughts on different aspects of tonight's first presidential debate.
Here is a list of the guests in the order they were interviewed:
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Joe Conason, Editor-In-Chief of "The National Memo," Co-Editor of "The Investigative Fund" and an author. His newest book, "Man of the World: The Further Endeavors of Bill Clinton," which was released on September 13th of this year, is currently available on Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @JoeConason. -
Neil H. Buchanan, an economist and legal scholar at George Washington University, and a frequent contributor to Newsweek's opinion section.
His Twitter handle is @NeilHBuchanan. -
Matthew Cooper, the Political Editor for Newsweek. His Twitter handle is @mattizcoop.
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Ira Stoll, author of "JFK, Conservative" and "Samuel Adams." He's also the editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and Smartertimes.com. Additionally, Ira is a columnist for Algemeiner, NY Sun, and L.V. Review-Journal.
His Twitter handle is @IraStoll.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Michele Jawando, the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress is joined in ALL 3 hours of today's show by a great group of progressive guests discussing elements of the 2016 race, recent shootings in Charlotte, NC and Tulsa, OK, the Clean Power Plan, and Immigration.
Leslie is joined by Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 2010 in California. They discuss the upcoming Teamster Women's Conference in Los Angeles and the rally that is to follow by UCLA skilled workers protesting unfair wages.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the killings of Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott. Two black men killed by police in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Charlotte, North Carolina, which sparked protests across both cities.
Leslie is joined by Patriotic Millionaire Dan Berger as they discuss the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and the importance of having a fact-checking moderator who demands answers from candidates. Lester Holt will be hosting the first debate.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the tweet that stirred controversy from Donald Trump Jr regarding Syrian refugees coming into the US.
Here it is: "If I had a bowl of skittles and I told you just three would kill you, would you take a handful?" said the tweet on the verified @DonaldTrumpJr handle. "That's our Syrian refugee problem," Trump Jr.'s tweet said, "This image says it all. Let's end the politically correct agenda that doesn't put America first."
Leslie is joined by the President of the American Alliance for Manufacturing Scott Paul. They discuss the question "What is the future of manufacturing in America?" Scott believes despite some challenges, a bright future exists for manufacturing in America. However, much of this future weighs on who is elected president in November.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the different reactions of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to the terrorist attacks in New York City, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Trump came out and claimed the attack was from a "bomb" hours before any of that information was verified. Clinton waited until all the information had been collected, then she laid out a comprehensive specific plan to help combat violent lone wolf style attacks like these and also how she would help strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the Muslim community.
When Trump said, “We’re going to have to do something extremely tough over there” after the NYC and NJ bombings, Steve Doocy from Fox and Friends asked, “Like what?” Trump responded: “Like knock the hell out of them." Does that sound like substantial policy talk from a future president or some uninformed person who doesn't know what they're talking about? You decide.
Leslie is joined by Robert Caltabiano, a global security expert with more than 23 years as a Secret Service Agent. They discuss last weekend's tragic bombings in New York City and New Jersey where more than 29 people were injured. Robert chats about the protocol necessary for public safety and the process that goes into combating home-grown terrorism.
Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC fills in for Leslie today. He's joined by a great group of progressive pundits including David Shuster, Jordan Karp ,Tim Johnson, and Ryan Reilly discussing news of the day, the 2016 race, and the effect of the NRA on our government and elections.
In this hour Maggie Thompson and Layla Zaidane from Generation Progress discuss the gender wage gap of individuals coming out of college as well as upcoming Supreme Court cases and the ongoing limbo of Merrick Garland's nomination.
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by Mike Papantonio, an American attorney and host on the Ring of Fire Network. He is a past president of The National Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious trial lawyer association in America; and is one of few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame.
The two discuss Mike's new book, a legal thriller titled "Law and Disorder."
Second, Cliff is joined by Sally Kohn, a CNN Contributor and Columnist.
The two discuss Sally's piece for CNN entitled "Trump Doesn't Understand What Sharia Is." (http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/25/opinions/trump-doesnt-understand-sharia-kohn/)
Sally's Twitter handle is @SallyKohn.
Third, Cliff is joined by Bob Cesca, co-host of “The Bob and Chez Show” and a writer.
The two discuss Donald Trump, the 2016 Presidential race, and why the GOP owes people who didn't initially support the Iraq war an apology for calling them traitors and cowards.
Bob’s website is www.bobcesca.com and his Twitter handle is @bobcesca_go.
Cliff’s final guest today is Joshua Holland, a Nation Institute fellow, a Contributor to The Nation and Rolling Stone, and a Host on Politics and Reality Radio.
The two analyze polling for the 2016 presidential election and compare it to previous elections.
Joshua’s Twitter handle is @JoshuaHol.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two discuss new reporting by the Washington Post that reveals misleading and even illegal moves made by Donald Trump using his charity, the Trump Foundation, as a cover.
They also discuss Trump running mate Mike Pence refusing to call Trump supporter David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the KKK, ‘deplorable’ during an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by Keith Andrew, a young man with both mental and physical disabilities who has, against difficult odds, created and hosted his own talk show for three seasons and counting.
Keith explains how the goal of his talk show is to show that even with having a learning disability, he can still amount to something. He'd like to turn himself into an example for people out there who are dealing with any type of disability and show them that you should never let people label you, you should try to prove them wrong, and you should never give up.
Leslie and Keith discuss what it's like for him to host a talk show with his disabilities, how he got the idea to create the show, and they even delve into the 2016 presidential race a bit.
Keith's website is www.keithandrewnetwork.com and his Twitter handle is @KeithAndrew88.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the NBC News 'Commander-In-Chief' Town Hall with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. They also discuss the performance by moderator Matt Lauer, which was widely criticized by many of Lauer's colleagues in the field of journalism. The criticisms of Lauer focused on his his uneven questioning of Trump (who seemed to get softball questions with few followups) and Clinton (who Lauer pressed hard and continually interrupted).
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Leslie is joined by Kevin O'Leary, a research fellow at the Center for the Study of Democracy at the University of California, Irvine and contributor to The American Prospect.
The two discuss Kevin's new book, "Trump and the Roots of Rage: The Republican Right and the Authoritarian Threat." It explains how the 'Grand Ol' Party' allowed it'self to be corrupted by the right.
The book can be purchased here: www.amazon.com/Trump-Roots-Rage-Republican-Authoritarian-ebook/dp/B01LCD06XO#nav-subnav
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the topics she discussed, along with the guests she was joined by.
- ITT Tech Shutdown
Guest 1: Elizabeth Baylor, Director, Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress
Tweets: @littlebethb
Guest 2: Maggie Thompson, Executive Director of 'Generation Progress'
Tweets: @maggiekthompson
- Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Guest 1: Annie E. Clark, Executive Director, End Rape on Campus
Tweets: @aelizabethclark
Guest 1: Andrea L. Pino, Co-Founder, End Rape on Campus
Tweets: @andreactually
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Congressional Republicans attaching 'poison pill' amendments to a bill that would fund America's response to the Zika virus. This includes riders to allow Confederate flags to be flown at cemeteries, as well as defunding Planned Parenthood, the VA and Obamacare.
This comes after Congress just returned from a seven week (!) vacation, and now has less than four weeks to fund the government and prevent yet another shutdown.
Leslie is joined by Jeffrey David Cox Sr., National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, which is the largest union representing federal and D.C. government employees.
The two discuss how Donald Trump's doublespeak on veterans issues is not fooling most of America's veterans. They also dispel some of the myths and falsehoods being spread about America's VA Healthcare system.
The website for the AFGE is www.AFGE.org and President Cox's Twitter handle is @JDavidCoxSr.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the new revelation that Donald Trump failed to disclose an improper $25,000 contribution in 2013 to a political group connected to Florida AG Pam Bondi, who was at the time considering whether to open a fraud investigation against Trump University. The donation, made by the Donald Trump Foundation, violated federal rules that prohibit charities from donating to political candidates. Trump and his team also failed to disclose the gift to the IRS, instead reporting that the donation was given to an unrelated group with a similar name - effectively obscuring the contribution.
Leslie and her callers also discuss how much more media attention this story would likely be receiving if it had been Hillary Clinton who had done it, and why there is such a double standard.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the past, present, and future of America's labor force, with a focus on those in the manufacturing sector.
They also discuss what workers really want, how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are talking about those who work in manufacturing (and whether their plans match-up to their rhetoric), as well the manufacturing sector losing 14,000 jobs in the month of August.
Scott Paul's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM and the website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by David Pepper, Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party.
The two discuss the 2016 political races in the Buckeye state, and how they think the swing state will vote in this year’s presidential election.
David’s website is www.davidpepper.com and his Twitter handle is @DavidPepper.
Second, Cliff is joined by Witold Skwierczynski, President of the Social Security Council of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
The two discuss how House Speaker Paul Ryan and the Republican Congress are trying to use backdoor tactics to cut Social Security benefits from some of the most vulnerable Americans.
The AFGE’s website is www.afge.org and their Twitter handle is @AFGENational.
Third, Cliff is joined by Aftab Pureval, a Former federal prosecutor who's running for the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts.
The two discuss Aftab and his family’s incredible journey from immigrants to the fabric of America, and how their great story directly refutes Donald Trump's xenophobia.
Aftab’s website is www.VoteAftab.com and his Twitter handle is @AftabPureval.
Cliff’s final guest today is Paul Waldman, a blogger for The Washington Post, Columnist for The Week, and Senior Writer at the American Prospect.
Cliff and Paul preview the three scheduled presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Paul’s Twitter handle is @paulwaldman1.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Maggie Thompson and Layla Zaidane of 'Generation Progress' guest host during this hour. (On Twitter: @GenProgress, @maggiekthompson, and @layla_says)
Here are the topics they discussed, along with the guests they were joined by.
- Student Debt/Higher Education:
A. Mansoor Khan, Organizing Coordinator at SEIU.
B. Elizabeth Baylor, Director of Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress.
- Criminal Justice:
A. Corey Klemmer, Corporate Research Analyst, Office of Investment at AFL-CIO.
B. DeJuan Patterson, Community Organizer and Consultant with The BeMore Group.
Leslie is joined by callers to discuss Donald Trump's trip to Mexico, and analyze why he is visiting the country.
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Leslie is joined by Zerlina Maxwell, a political analyst and contributing writer for The New York Daily News, Feministing.com, theGrio.com, BET.com, and EBONY.com. She currently works as the Digital Progressive Outreach Lead for Hillary for America.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump's now infamous comments directed at African-American voters, where he asked them "what they hell do you have to lose" (by voting for him). Zerlina explains why she believes the answer to that question, is everything.
Zerlina Maxwell's website is www.ZerlinaMaxwell.com and her Twitter handle is @ZerlinaMaxwell.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss how drugmaker Mylan has jacked up the price of the lifesaving 'EpiPen' 15 times since 2009, a 400% price hike over the past seven years. They also talk about possible solutions to this problem of the EpiPen's outrageous cost.
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Leslie is joined by Jackson Katz, an educator, author, filmmaker and cultural theorist, who is internationally renowned for his pioneering scholarship and activism on issues of gender and violence.
The two discuss the gender and cultural politics of Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton. They also cover why the Trump-Clinton gender gap could be the largest in more than 60 years.
Jackson Katz is co-founder of the groundbreaking and widely influential Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, the first system-wide gender violence prevention program in the sports culture and the U.S military.
His recent book, "Man Enough? Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the Politics of Presidential Masculinity" can be purchased from Amazon.com.
His website is www.jacksonkatz.com and his Twitter handle is @JacksonTKatz.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two discuss a recent Justice Department report regarding Police treatment of mentally ill Americans, as well as Hillary Clinton’s newly released plan to address mental health treatment. They also analyze why there is a stigma and a shame associated with mental illness in our country, and how we can begin to change that.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the National Anthem in order to protest racial inequality in America.
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Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
The two discuss how Republicans have been working hard in recent election cycles to minimize the rights of seniors, minorities and young people. They claim that they want to prevent voter fraud, even though they have been unable to document its existence.
Regardless, they are still working hard to enact voter ID laws, limits on early voting, restrictions on voter registration and other requirements. Now their presidential candidate is claiming that he’ll only lose the election if Democrats cheat at the polls.
The USW's website is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @steelworkers. USW President Leo Gerard's handle is @USWblogger.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviews along with the topics they discuss.
- A. Khalil Shahyd, Project Manager for Urban Solutions Program at Natural Resources Defense Council. Her organization's Twitter handle is @NRDC.
B. Mustafa Ali, Associate Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His organization's Twitter handle is @EPA.
C. Dr. Beverly Wright, Director of Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Her organization's Twitter handle is @DSCEJ.
During this panel, Michele and her three guests go beyond the headlines in discussing the Baton Rogue floods to delve deep into the issues affecting the victims. This includes how 'disaster profiteers' are buying damaged property in Baton Rouge for pennies on the dollar and planning to build luxury apartments that the people who have been displaced won't be able to afford. They also discuss how only 12% of the Baton Rogue flood victims had flood insurance. Finally, they discuss how inaction on climate change is likely bring back floods just like these, if not worse.
- A. Claire Markham, Associate Director of Faith and Public Policy at the Center for American Progress.
B. Jennifer Pizer, Senior Counsel and Director of Law & Policy at Lambda Legal. Jennifer's Twitter handle is @JennyPizer and her organization's handle is @LambdaLegal.
C. Matt McTighe, Executive Director of Freedom for All Americans.
During this panel, Michele and her three guests discuss recent court rulings affecting the rights of Transgendered Americans, including the backlash to some of these rulings.
- A. Joi Chaney, Campaign Manager for Equal Pay Today. Her organization's Twitter handle is @EqualPay2DayOrg.
B. Jocelyn Frye, Senior Fellow for Women’s Economic Security at the Center for American Progress. She tweets using the handle @CAPWomen.
C. Delegate Charniele L. Herring, Virginia House of Delegates. Her Twitter handle is @C_Herring.
During this panel, Michele and her three guests discuss #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, which highlights how African-American women only make 60 cents for every dollar a white male makes!
- A. Rebecca Ullrich, Policy Analyst for Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress. She tweets using the handle @CAPEarlyEd.
B. Dr. Lea Austin, Specialist at the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at the University of California, Berkeley. Her Twitter handle is @cscceucb.
During this panel, Michele and her two guests discuss discrepancy in pay for the early childhood workforce in America.
- A. Hannah Change, Staff Attorney at Earth Justice focusing on lead issues.
B. Queen Zakia Rafiqa Shabazz, mother of a lead-poisoned son, Founder of United Parents Against Lead.
C. Linda Kite, Executive Director of the Healthy Homes Collaborative.
During this panel, Michele and her three guests discuss the devastating effects of the EPA still relying on lead standards from the early 2000s that don’t even take human health risks into account! (Source: https://thinkprogress.org/national-health-organizations-sue-epa-for-neglecting-to-update-lead-standards-c4ab47dfcc50#.ddzo8kg8n)
- A. Jenny Rowland, Research and Advocacy Associate for Public Lands Project at the Center for American Progress. Her Twitter handle is @jennyhrowland.
B. Maite Arce, CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation. Maite's Twitter handle is @maitearcedc and her organization's handle is @HispanicAccess.
During this panel, Michele and...
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by four different guests during the show.
First, he's joined by Thomas J. Sugrue is Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at New York University.
The two discuss how Donald Trump has went beyond dog whistles and is openly courting racists in this year’s presidential election. They also discuss the ways that some of America is ripe for the picking in this area.
Tom’s website is tomsugrue.com and his Twitter handle is @TomSugrue.
Second, Cliff is joined by Jared Yates Sexton, a political correspondent and Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Georgia Southern University.
The two discuss Jared’s undercover reporting at multiple Trumps rallies, where is discovered horrific racism, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, and more. (https://newrepublic.com/article/134534/told-truth-donald-trump-rally-trolls-threatened-life)
Jared’s website is jysexton.com and his Twitter handle is @JYSexton.
Third, Cliff is joined by Ladd Everitt, the Director of One Pulse for America, a gun violence prevention group founded by actor and activist George Takei and Team Takei in response to the mass shooting in an LGBTQ club in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016.
Cliff and Ladd are joined by callers as they discuss how to break the NRA’s stranglehold over our lawmakers in order to finally pass common sense gun reforms.
Ladd’s Twitter handle is @LaddEveritt and the Facebook page for “One Pulse for America” is www.Facebook.com/groups/1779750855570640/.
Cliff’s final guest today is Jason Boxt, Managing Director of The Glover Park Group. Jason leads the group’s Research Division, providing public opinion research, message development and issue advocacy expertise. His organization’s website is www.gpg.com.
Cliff and Jason break down the latest National and State polls for this year’s Presidential election, as well as some Congressional races. They also discuss how much stock to put into traditional polls versus daily tracking polls.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss the recent attacks on the Clinton Foundation. The conversation covers how not only are some of the attacks inaccurate, but how they pale in comparison to the work that the foundation does for charity.
This article from 'The Hill' puts it in perspective with the following information:
"The numbers and figures that often go unreported put the life-changing work of the Clinton Foundation in a context that matters. Today, for example, almost 10 million people in more than 70 countries have access to life-saving medicines through the Clinton Health Access Initiative(CHAI). In the U.S. 17 million children in more than 29,000 schools now have healthier food and more physical activity options. And through the Clinton Global Initiative, partners have made nearly 3,200 Commitments to Action that have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries. " (Source: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/presidential-campaign/255654-the-clinton-foundation-does-life-changing-work)
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the most important issues to voters this election cycle.
Leslie is joined by Seth Freed Wessler, an independent journalist and Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism.
He is the recipient of a 2014–15 Soros Justice Media Fellowship.
The two discuss the decision by the Justice Department to stop using private prisons after a yearlong investigation by Seth and other writers at 'The Nation' uncovered dozens of questionable deaths and years of dire warnings from internal monitors.
Seth's website is www.SethFreedWessler.com and his Twitter handle is @SethFW.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether it's smart politics for GOP leaders to cut Trump loose.
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Leslie is joined by Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at the Huffington Post, longtime writer on social welfare and health care, and the author of the 2007 book "Sick: The untold story of America's healthcare crisis."
Leslie and Jonathan discuss his piece for The Huffington Post entitled "Aetna CEO Threatened Obamacare Pullout If Feds Opposed Humana Merger." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/aetna-obamacare-pullout-humana-merger_us_57b3d747e4b04ff883996a13)
Jonathan's Twitter handle is @CitizenCohn.
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During the first half of this hour Leslie is joined by Tobin Smith, founder of Transformity Research, an equities and macroeconomic research firm.
Formerly, Tobin spent 15 year as a veteran of Fox News/Fox Business Network as a weekly panelist on "Bulls and Bears" and host of "America's Nightly Scoreboard."
Leslie and Tobin discuss the Trump campaign's shakeup, where Paul Manafort was demoted as campaign manager. To replace him, Trump is bringing on veteran Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway as campaign manger and Stephen Bannon, the executive chairman of Breitbart, as chief executive officer of the Trump Team.
During the second half of the hour Leslie has open phones where she's joined by callers to discuss the topic.
The news comes as today the AP reported that Paul Manafort helped a pro-Russian governing party in Ukraine route funds to DC lobbying firms, which could result in a felony charge. Additionally, a new report by The Times of London suggests that Manafort may have played a role in Russia's annexation of Crimea. This all comes at a time when Trump has faced criticism for his friendly overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's dueling economic plans that they'd try to implement if elected President.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is www.sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two discuss the potential political costs of so much attention being focused on Donald Trump.
They also analyze a new USA Today/Rock The Vote Poll showing that 50% of Americans under 35 years old identify or lean towards the Democrats while only 20% identify with or lean toward the Republicans.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump's foreign policy speech today, where he tried to walk back his proposed 'Muslim ban' and his previous threats to not automatically support our NATO allies if they were attacked.
They also discuss former NYC Mayor and Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani's gaffe today where he seemed to insinuate that no terror attacks occurred while George W. Bush was President (obviously forgetting about 9/11).
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Leslie's guest this hour is Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
The two are joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump and his suitability to lead the nation and be our Commander-In-Chief.
The website for the USW is www.usw.org and Leo's Twitter handle is @USWblogger.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviews along with the topics they discuss.
- Rasheed Malik, Policy Analyst for Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress. Rasheed tweets at @CAPEarlyEd.
Michele and Rasheed discuss his latest piece entitled “Black Families Work More, Earn Less, and Face Difficult Child Care Choices.” (https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/early-childhood/news/2016/08/05/142296/black-families-work-more-earn-less-and-face-difficult-child-care-choices/)
- A. Maggie Thompson, Executive Director of Generation Progress. Her Twitter handle is @MaggieKThompson.
B. Zakiya Smith, Strategy Director at the Lumina Foundation. Her Twitter handle is @SmithZakiya.
Michele, Maggie and Zakiya discuss the student loan debt crisis in America.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviews along with the topics they discuss.
- Jamila Taylor, Senior Fellow for Women’s Health at the Center for American Progress. Her Twitter handle is @drtaylor09.
Michele and Dr. Taylor discuss how widespread the Zika Virus is throughout the United States, including how 1,000 pregnant American women have been infected.
They also discuss how Congress has withheld funding to fight the virus and why it’s time for them to return from their vacation and do their jobs. Michele and Dr. Taylor also go over what the funding would actually do to help fight and prevent. the virus.
Additionally, they cover the Zika situation in Brazil where the Summer Olympics are currently taking place.
- A. Nick Mosby, a member of the Baltimore City Council, where he represents district 7. His Twitter handle is @Nick_Mosby.
B. Ngozi Ndulue, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Programs at NAACP. The NAACP’s Twitter handle is @NAACP.
C. Kanya Bennett, Legislative Counsel at the ACLU. Her organization’s Twitter handle is @ACLU.
Michele, Nick, Ngozi and Kanya discuss the new report by the Department of Justice showing that the Baltimore Police Department has exhibited racial bias in their policing.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviews along with the topics they discuss.
- A. David Morgan, a spokesman for ‘Vote It Loud,’ a national initiative intended to increase civic engagement amongst people of color and empower you to use your VOTE as your VOICE! Vote It Loud’s Twitter handle is @VoteItLoud.
B. Kristian Ramos, Communications and Outreach Manager of Media Matters For America.
Kristian’s Twitter handle is @kramos1841.
Michele, David and Kristian discuss diversifying voices in the media.
- A. Khyla Craine, Assistant General Counsel at NAACP. Her Twitter handle is @Kcraine and the handle for her organization is @NAACP.
B. Liz Kennedy, Director of Democracy and Government Reform at American Progress. Her Twitter handle is @LizKennedy_.
C. Lisa Bornstein, Legal Director and Senior Legal Advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Her organization’s Twitter handle is @civilrightsorg.
D. Jon Greenbaum, Chief Counsel at Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Jon’s Twitter handle is @JonMGreenBaum and the handle for his organization is @LawersComm.
Michele, Khyla, Liz, Lisa and Jon discuss why it is integral that we restore the Voting Rights Act as soon as possible.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump’s comments today suggesting that "2nd amendment people" could act to stop Hillary Clinton from nominating Supreme Court Justices if she was elected President, which many are interpreting as a threat of violence.
They also discuss Republican Senator Susan Collins' strongly worded op-ed as to why she won't be voting for Trump, as well as other new GOP defections from their party's presidential nominee.
Mark and Brad also delve deep into the latest presidential polls for analysis on the race, including the latest in Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Utah.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
He's also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the growing list of high-ranking national security officials in the U.S. government who have identified a Donald Trump presidency as a great risk to America's security. This includes two Ex-CIA Directors (Mike Morell and Michael Hayden), as well as fifty of the nation’s most senior Republican national security officials.
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Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
The two discuss Julian's latest piece for CNN entitled "Donald Trump's biggest weakness." (http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/07/opinions/trumps-biggest-weakness-zelizer/index.html)
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book is entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society."
His Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
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Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during this hour. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
During this hour Victoria is joined by callers as she conducts a poll asking the following questions:
Former CIA director Michael Morell is endorsing Hillary Clinton. He’s not a member of a political party. He says Donald Trump is an unwitting agent of the Russian federation because he’s been duped by Vladimir Putin. Is Trump a danger to national security?
A. Yes
B. No
- What are the chances that Donald Trump will drop out before the election?
A. He will likely drop out
B. Possibly, but not likely drop out
C. He will stay in through election day
- Even though she’s up in the polls, we haven’t heard much from Hillary Clinton this week. She’s campaigned but she isn't all over Trump’s mistakes.
A. This is a smart strategy
B. She's missing a golden opportunity
- The American Bar Association is voting on Monday on whether to prohibit harassment and discrimination of lawyers in the course of practicing law. It’s come about because of male lawyers calling women lawyers “honey,” “darling” and other insults.
A. This will hurt free speech
B. It will force men who dominate the profession to think twice before disparaging colleagues
- The Rio Olympics start tonight. What’s your favorite event?
Victoria’s Twitter handle is @VictoriaJonesDC, and you can read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during this hour. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria is joined by two guests as well as callers this hour.
She first interviews Dr. Kehinde Andrews, Associate Professor of Sociology and director of the Centre for Critical Social Research at Birmingham City University. They discuss why Black Lives Matter protesters are staging protests across the U.K.
Dr. Andrews’ Twitter handle is @Kehinde_Andrews and the website for the organization he co-chairs, the Organisation of Black Unity, is www.BlackUnity.Org.UK.
Victoria’s second guest this hour is Pat Garofalo, assistant managing editor for opinion at U.S. News & World Report. The two discuss the growing list of problems in Rio where the 2016 Summer Olympics are taking place this month.
Pat’s Twitter handle is @Pat_Garofalo and you can read his work at www.usnews.com/opinion.
Victoria’s Twitter handle is @VictoriaJonesDC, and you can read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during this hour.
First, he's joined by Dr. Lee Rogers, a board-certified Podiatrist and an author who also ran for Congress as a Democrat in California’s 25th district in 2012. His Twitter handle is @LeeRogersCA.
The two discuss Donald Trump’s draft deferment in 1968 during the Vietnam War for bone spurs in his heels. It was one of five deferments for Trump, the four others being for College.
Cliff's other guest this hour is Renee Hopkins, Executive Director of The Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Their website is www.gunresponsibility.org and their Twitter handle is @WaGunResponsib.
Cliff and Renee discuss ballot measures around the country that her organization has helped pass, the good that they’ve done to help save lives, and what work remains to be done.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
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Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during this hour.
First, he's joined by Jason Boxt, Managing Director of The Glover Park Group. Jason leads the group’s Research Division, providing public opinion research, message development and issue advocacy expertise. His organization’s website is www.gpg.com.
The two discuss the newest national and battleground state polls between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. They also analyze how bad the past week has been for Trump’s presidential aspirations compared to other candidates throughout history.
Cliff's other guest this hour is Brad Herzog. Brad and his wife Amy were fired by their Trump-loving bosses for writing their new book “D is for Dump Trump: An Anti-Hate Alphabet.”
Brad’s website is www.bradherzog.com and his Twitter handle is @BradHerzog. We at the Leslie Marshall Show encourage you to support Brad and his wife Amy by purchasing the book that they got fired for writing! Here is the link where you can do so: http://tinyurl.com/jnmor8o.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Cliff Schecter guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Founder and President of the public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Cliff is joined by two different guests during this hour.
First, he's joined by Mark Godsay, Co-Founder and Director of the Ohio Innocence Project.
The two discuss the recent decision by the Delaware Supreme Court finding that the state's death penalty law is unconstitutional. They also discuss whether there is a growing consensus to abolish the death penalty around the country and around the world.
The website for the Ohio Innocence Project is www.law.uc.edu/oip and their Twitter handle is @theOhioInnProj.
Cliff's other guest this hour is Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works and the convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition.
Cliff and Alex discuss the latest attempt by House Republicans to attack Social Security in their most recent budget, and why Republicans always seem to be going after Social Security.
Alex's Twitter handle is @alaw202 and the website for Social Security Works is www.socialsecurityworks.org.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a public relations consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller "The Real McCain," a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
His Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
The two are joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on the Gold Star parents of fallen U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan, and the rebukes against Trump for those attacks by a growing bipartisan list of military and political officials.
They also examine Trump’s gaffe in a recent interview where he said that Putin and Russia would not invade Ukraine (despite the fact that they already have), Warren Buffett’s challenge for Trump to release his tax returns, as well as the latest presidential polls.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad is also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.
He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Nicholas is joined by four different guests today. They all discuss their thoughts on the Democratic National Convention and the Presidential election as a whole.
Here is a list of the guests in the order they were interviewed:
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Neil H. Buchanan, an economist and legal scholar at George Washington University, and a frequent contributor to Newsweek's opinion section.
His Twitter handle is @NeilHBuchanan. -
Sidney Blumenthal, a former aide to President Bill Clinton, a long-time confidant to Hillary Clinton, and a journalist, especially on American politics and foreign policy.
Sidney is also author of the new book “A Self-Made Man: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln,” which is the first of four volumes.
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Joe Conason, Editor-In-Chief of "The National Memo," Co-Editor of "The Investigative Fund" and an author. His newest book, "Man of the World: The Further Endeavors of Bill Clinton," will be released on September 13th of this year, but is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @JoeConason. -
Ira Stoll, author of "JFK, Conservative" and "Samuel Adams." He's also the editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and Smartertimes.com. Additionally, Ira is a columnist for Algemeiner, NY Sun, and L.V. Review-Journal.
His Twitter handle is @IraStoll.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Mark Levine guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Mark is a Virginia State Delegate, a former Congressional attorney, and host of the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine."
Mark is joined by callers as they discuss last night's DNC speeches by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Senator Tim Kaine.
Mark's Twitter handle is @marklevinetalk and his website is www.marklevinetalk.com.
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Mark Levine guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Mark is a Virginia State Delegate, a former Congressional attorney, and host of the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine."
Mark is joined by callers as they discuss whether it was treason by Donald Trump today when he said at a press conference“Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing. I think you will probably be mightily rewarded by our press.”
Mark's Twitter handle is @marklevinetalk and his website is www.marklevinetalk.com.
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Mark Levine guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Mark is a Virginia State Delegate, a former Congressional attorney, and host of the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine."
Mark is joined by callers as they discuss, in the theme of former President Bill Clinton's DNC speech last night, who the real Hillary Clinton is. Whether she is the cartoon that the vast right wing conspiracy has created about her over the past 25 years, or the change-maker described in the speech.
Mark's Twitter handle is @marklevinetalk and his website is www.marklevinetalk.com.
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Live from the DNC in Philadelphia, Leslie is joined by Zerlina Maxwell, Progressive Media Director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
The two discuss this year's Democratic National Convention, including speeches by First Lady Michelle Obama and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Zerlina's Twitter handle is @ZerlinaMaxwell and the website for Hillary Clinton is www.HillaryClinton.com.
Live from the DNC in Philadelphia, Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how American manufacturing has been talked about by the speakers at the DNC, and how that compares to the speakers that were at the RNC. They also talk about how manufacturing is so very ingrained in our economy, and why it's so important for our country.
Leslie and Scott also discuss how despite Republican Nominee Donald Trump saying that he cares about American manufacturing, nearly all of the products that his businesses make are manufactured outside of the United States (in places like China, Mexico and Bangladesh).
Lastly, Leslie and Scott discuss Economist Gene Sperling saying that Hillary Clinton will be America’s manufacturing champion.
Scott Paul's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM and the website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
During this hour we replay First Lady Michele Obama's and Senator Bernie Sanders' 2016 DNC speeches from last night.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Michael Shure, Chief Political Correspondent for BitTorrent News. The two are joined by callers as they discuss the leaked DNC emails and their political fallout, as well as the challenge of uniting the Democratic party following the DNC leak.
Michael's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure and you can watch BitTorrent News by downloading BitTorrent Live at http://btlive.tv.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Michael Isikoff, Chief investigative correspondent for Yahoo News. The two discuss Michael's story entitled "Exclusive: Suspected Russian hack of DNC widens — includes personal email of staffer researching Manafort."
Michael's Twitter handle is @Iskikoff and you can read his work at www.news.yahoo.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss the leaked DNC emails and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz stepping down, Tim Kaine being Hillary's VP selection and the well received speech he gave Saturday, the impressive list of speakers at the DNC, and the latest polling between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two are joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump’s RNC speech. This includes fact checking the content of the speech, as well as analyzing its tone and length. They also preview Hillary Clinton’s VP pick.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Casey Quinlan, an Education Reporter for ThinkProgress, and Ulrich Boser, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where he examines education, crime, and other social issues.
Casey’s Twitter handle is @thatcaseyquin and Ulrich’s handle is @ulrichboser.
Michele, Casey and Ulrich discuss racial bias in America's education system. The conversation includes barriers that black students deal with on a daily basis, teachers having lower expectations for African-American and Latino students, as well as how segregation is still happening within our schools.
- Christopher Kang, National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA). Christopher’s Twitter handle is @ChrisNCAPA.
Michele and Chris discuss the importance and value of judicial diversity within America's courts. They also challenge Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump’s claim that a judge can’t be impartial because of his or her heritage.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Ted Cruz's refusal to endorse Donald Trump during his speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention, as well as his comments doubling down on the decision the following day.
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Leslie is joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, who has written the Beat since 1999. Nichols writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent.
Leslie and John discuss this year's Republican National Convention, including Ted Cruz's speech, where he refused to endorse Donald Trump.
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising and the website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Co-director of Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People campaign for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling and take control of our nation away from billionaires and big business and restore it to the people.
The two discuss Secretary Clinton's new pledge that, if elected, within her first 30 days as President she would “propose a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and give the American people, all of us, a chance to reclaim our democracy.” Clinton also pledged to "fight for other progressive reforms, including small-dollar matching and disclosure requirements." Jonah and Mark discuss all three of these ideas in detail, including small-donor matching and how it could dramatically transform America's campaign finance system for the better.
Jonah's Twitter handle is @JonahMZ and the website for Public Citizen is www.citizen.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether or not Melania Trump plagiarized a paragraph from Michele Obama's 2008 DNC speech, and the Trump campaign's response to the allegation.
Leslie is joined by Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of The Patriotic Millionaires, a group of more than 200 Americans with annual incomes over $1 million and/or assets of more than $5 million who believe that the country’s current level of economic inequality is both dangerous and immoral. They recognize that while there are many causes of inequality, the current level of economic disparity is largely the result of a multi-decade effort by wealthy elites to enact legislation designed to enhance their personal wealth and their political power.
Pearl discusses his protest speech outside the RNC against rich political donors. He and Leslie also discuss potential solutions to America's heavily unbalanced campaign finance system, including the idea of a small-donor matching system.
The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author. The two discuss the first day of the Republican National Convention, which was mired by a floor fight among delegates and accusations that Melania Trump plagiarized a portion of Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech.
Nicholas's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." It's available at wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether the request by Cleveland Police to suspend 'open-carry' during the Republican National Convention should be approved or not.
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Leslie is joined by Ladd Everitt, the Director of One Pulse for America, a gun violence prevention group founded by actor and activist George Takei and Team Takei in response to the mass shooting in an LGBTQ club in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016.
The two discuss the common denominator in both the Baton Rouge and Dallas police killings, guns. They also counteract some of the false talking points regarding more guns making everyone safer.
One Pulse for America is an action-oriented group dedicated to closing the "Passing Gap" with pro-gun activists; thereby obtaining life-saving reforms in Congress, state and local legislatures.
Ladd's Twitter handle is @LaddEveritt.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today, as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviews along with the topics they discuss.
- 3:06pm-3:28pm est. - Marcela Howell, Strategic Director for In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda. Marcela’s Twitter handle is @BlackwomensRJ.
Michele and Marcela discuss how ‘In Our Own Voice’ came to be, as well as the important work that it does on behalf of women of color.
- 3:33pm-3:58pm est. - Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congressman Butterfield’s Twitter handle is @GKButterfield.
Michele and Congressman Butterfield discuss the ongoing debate over gun violence prevention measures, and the shooting deaths last week in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas.
- 4:06pm-4:28pm est. - Susanna Birdsong, Policy Counsel for ACLU North Carolina and Chris Fitzsimon, Founder and Executive Director of N.C. Policy Watch, a progressive public policy think tank that is a project of the N.C. Justice Center. Susanna’s Twitter handle is @BirdsongSusanna and the handle for Chris’s organization is @NCPolicyWatch.
Michele, Susanna and Chris discuss the new controversial law in North Carolina, signed by Governor Pat McCrory, prohibiting the public from viewing Police dashcam and bodycam footage.
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4:33pm-4:49pm est. – Michele does a monologue with her take on Donald Trump’s expected VP choice Mike Pence, the very different visions for America at the upcoming RNC and DNC, her experience of talking to her three young children about last week's events in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas. She also discusses how black and white Americans see the same events differently in some important areas.
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4:53pm-4:58pm est. – Victoria Jones, White House Correspondent for Talk Media News. Her Twitter handle is @VictoriaJonesDC.
Michele and Victoria discuss whether Mike Pence is in fact Trump’s VP choice, the expected release of 28 classified pages of the 9-11 report tomorrow, and a USA Today Op-ed co-written by current White house Correspondents Association President Carol Lee (Wall Street Journal) and Incoming President Jeff Mason (Reuters) criticizing the ways that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have dealt with the press this campaign season.
- 5:06pm-5:28pm est. - Danyelle Solomon, Director of Progress 2050 at Center for American Progress and Sam Fulwood, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where he analyzes the influence of national politics and domestic policies on communities of color across the United States. Danyelle’s Twitter handle is @danyindc and Sam’s handle is @SamFulwood.
Michele, Danyelle and Sam discuss race in America and how it relates to the shooting deaths last week in Baton Rouge, Minnesota, and Dallas.
- 5:33pm-5:58pm est. - Irin Carmon, Co-author of NYT bestselling book “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.” Her Twitter handle is @Irin.
Michele and Irin discuss Irin’s book as well as Justice Ginsburg’s recent comments criticizing Donald Trump.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two are joined by callers as they discuss the following:
-The speeches yesterday by Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton at their joint event in New Hampshire where Sanders formally endorsed Clinton
-How much of an effect Bernie Sanders had on the Democratic platform
-The specific policy proposals Hillary Clinton laid out yesterday including national guidelines on the use of force by police officers, a $15/hr minimum wage, campaign finance reform, her new debt-free college plan, and strengthening voting rights
-Donald Trump's short list of potential VP choices, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each choice
-President Obama's remarks on uniting the country while he was attending the memorial service for the five Dallas Police officers killed last week
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Levine guest hosts the show today. He is a Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney who hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop with Mark Levine."
Mark is joined by callers as he breaks down the speeches today by Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton at their joint event in New Hampshire where Sanders formally endorsed Clinton.
Mark's website is www.marklevinetalk.com and his Twitter handle is @MarkLevineTalk.
Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts the show today. In addition to being Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, he is also a regular guest of Leslie's on the show.
Nicholas is joined by five different guests today. Here is a list of the guests, along with the topics they discussed:
- Sidney Blumenthal, a former aide to President Bill Clinton, a long-time confidant to Hillary Clinton, and a journalist, especially on American politics and foreign policy.
Nicholas and Sidney discuss the new book by Sidney entitled “A Self-Made Man: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln,” which is the first of four volumes. They also discuss the 2016 presidential race, and what direction the Republican party will go if Donald Trump loses this year’s election.
- Matthew Cooper, Political Editor for Newsweek. His Twitter handle is @mattizcoop.
Nicholas and Matthew discuss the upcoming Republican National Convention and whether it will be the circus some expect. They also discuss the large list of prominent Republicans that are planning on skipping their party’s convention this year.
- Sean Wilentz, one of the nation’s most prominent historians. His books and commentary on music, politics, and the arts have gained a wide reputation for their force, originality, and elegance. His Twitter handle is @seanwilentz.
Nicholas and Sean discuss the newest book by Sean entitled “The Politicians and the Egalitarians: the Hidden History of American Politics.”
- Neil Buchanan, an economist and law professor.
Nicholas and Neil discuss a recent article of Neil’s exploring whether or not Donald Trump really wants to be President. They also discuss the dangerous bet that Republican leadership in the House and Senate have made, where they think they'll be able to control Trump if they can get him elected President.
- Dave Denison, Associate Editor at The Baffler magazine and Editor at ‘The Washington Spectator.’ His Twitter handle is @DaveADenison.
Nicholas and Dave discuss a recent article that Dave wrote for ‘The Washington Spectator' entitled “13 Ways of Looking at Trump.” (http://tinyurl.com/gqd9jck)
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two are joined by callers as they discuss a number of different topics surrounding the Dallas sniper attack where five police officers were killed and seven were injured, along with two civilians who sustained injuries as well. They also play audio from President Obama, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Presumptive Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton, who all commented on the attack.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the story of Philando Castile, an African-American who was shot to death by a police officer in Minnesota following a routine traffic stop for a broken taillight. Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, live-streamed the moments after her boyfriend was shot over the social media platform 'Facebook Live.' At the time of the shooting, Reynolds 4-year old daughter was in the backseat of the car.
Reynolds says on the video that when the police officer asked Castile for his license and registration, before reaching for it Castile told the officer that he had a concealed-carry permit and was carrying his firearm in the car. Reynolds says that after Castile told the officer about the firearm, the officer shot Castile in the arm four times when he reached for his license and registration.
Leslie is joined by Lisa Bloom, trial attorney at The Bloom Firm and legal analyst for Avvo and NBC News.
The two discuss FBI Director James Comey's testimony today on Capitol Hill where he was grilled by House Republicans as to why he recommended no charges against Hillary Clinton for mishandling her emails as Secretary of State.
They also discuss a new federal lawsuit against GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of raping a woman in 1994 when she was just thirteen years old. Additionally, they highlight the lack of coverage the lawsuit has received from the mainstream media.
Lisa Bloom's website is www.LisaBloom.com and her Twitter handle is @LisaBloom.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Jillian Murphy, Associate Director for Climate Communications at Center for American Progress Action Fund, Timothy Ballos, Staff Attorney at Earth Justice, and Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communication at Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Jillian’s Twitter handle is @Jillianhmurphy and Benton’s handle is @BentonStrong.
Michele, Jillian, Timothy and Benton discuss President Obama's Clean Power Plan, which would cut carbon pollution 32% by the year 2030, helping to stop climate change. They also discuss why the plan is being held up in court and what’s next in the battle to get it implemented.
- Pete Haviland-Eduah, Co-Policy Chair at Million Hoodies Movement for Justice, and Todd Cox, Director of Criminal Justice Policy at American Progress. Pete’s Twitter handle is @TheNotoriousPHE.
Michele, Pete, and Todd discuss the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, as well as the startling number of African-Americans that have been killed by police recently.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old man who died was shot dead by a Baton Rouge police officer after being pinned to the ground by two other officers.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss the recommendation today by FBI Director James Comey that no charges be filed against Hillary Clinton for her mishandling of emails when she was Secretary of State. We also discuss the political fallout from the news.
Leslie is rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
The two discuss the recommendation today by FBI Director James Comey that no charges be filed against Hillary Clinton for her mishandling of emails when she was Secretary of State. They also discuss the political fallout from the news.
Nicholas's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss transgender Americans being allowed to openly serve in the military after the Pentagon ended their ban today.
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Leslie is joined by Anila Ali, a Pakistani-American philanthropist, author, activist, and lifelong educator.
Anila has taught at the middle and high school levels for more than 20 years and is currently running for a seat on the Irvine City Council in Orange County, California.
Raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Anila is a proud American citizen and has made Orange County her home community for almost two decades. Married with two grown children, Anila understands the challenges that California's working families face.
Anila and Leslie discuss why Anila is running for City Counil in Irvine, as well as her experiences as a Pakistani-American.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Michael Madowitz, Economist at the Center for American Progress. His Twitter handle is @MikeMadowitz.
Michele and Mike discuss the child care cost calculator that Mike developed to help Americans figure out the hidden cost of interrupting a career for child care. (http://tinyurl.com/hmba6nq)
- Rupali Sharma, Legal Fellow at the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Deepak Gupta, Founder of Gupta Wessler PLLC. Rupali's organization's Twitter handle is @ReproRights and Deepak's handle is @deepakguptalaw.
Michele, Rupali, and Deepak discuss this week's historic SCOTUS 'Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt' decision, which protects the right to access a safe and legal abortion in the United States.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Khalil Jahshan, who serves currently as Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC, a new progressive American think tank focusing on U.S, foreign policy in the Middle East.
They discuss how a majority of the people killed during the terror attack at the Istanbul airport were Muslim, and how Muslims are targeted by terrorism more than any other group.
Khalil's organization's website is www.ArabCenterWA.org and his Twitter handle is @naz548.
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Leslie is joined by Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. as well as postings in Nicaragua, Portugal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman (twice), Iraq and Jerusalem.
The two discuss various aspects of the terror attack at the Istanbul airport in Turkey that killed 42 people and injured 239.
Grappo held a number of senior positions in the State Department including U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and Charge' d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Recently, he was named a distinguished Fellow at the Center for Middle East Studies of the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Leslie is rejoined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss his new article entitled "The Vast Economic Costs of Trump’s Plan to Bar Muslims from the United States." (http://tinyurl.com/hj5htdv)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
His website is www.sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss a number of different topics surrounding the 2016 Presidential race including:
-Why Hillary Clinton has a 12-point lead in one recent National poll, but just a 2-point lead in another
-Analysis of the most important Battleground states during this election cycle
-Donald Trump's ever changing position on his proposed Muslim ban
-Who is on Hillary Clinton's short list of potential VP picks and what are their chances of being chosen
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss a new ad by Hillary Clinton that criticizes Donald Trump's gleeful response to Brexit and his tone deafness on how bad it's hurt American retirement accounts.
They also discuss a new study by the 'Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget' showing that Trump's budget and tax plan would cost $10 Trillion dollars over the next decade, compared to Hillary Clinton's, which would cost $250 million dollars over the same amount of time.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Here are the main items the two discussed:
-As Walmart kicks off its annual U.S. Manufacturing Summit in Arkansas on Tuesday, how is it doing in its 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in American-made goods. Also, how is it portraying it's progress in this area compared to reality.
-How Walmart's mass imports of Chinese goods cost the U.S. 400,000 jobs between 2001 and 2013.
-How even though you may think you have an American made car, there's a way to tell how American made it really is (something that Scott reveals to the audience while on air)
The website for the Alliance for American Manufacturing is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. They discuss a number of issues effecting the Presidential race moving forward.
The conversation includes:
- Why Bernie Sanders Plans to Vote for Hillary Clinton but remains a candidate in the 2016 race.
- Campaign finance woes for Donald Trump
- The significance of the Brexit vote
- Defining gun control
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Leslie discusses all the implications the Brexit vote will have on not only Britain and the EU, but also the US with David O'Sullivan, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States.
The UK voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum that triggered the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron and wreaked havoc on global markets.
Leslie and Ambassador O'Sullivan chat about where UK policies stand on the economy and immigration moving forward after the vote.
The Ambassador's website is www.euintheus.org and his Twitter Handle is @EuAmbUS.
Leslie is joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
Leslie, Ian and callers discuss today's 4-4 tie in the Supreme Court regarding President Obama's Executive Action on immigration, and the fallout for millions of immigrant families thanks to today's decision.
The website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @ThinkProgress. Ian's handle is @IMillhiser.
Leslie is joined by Lydia Tomkiw, a reporter for International Business Times. Lydia is a journalist focused on international affairs with a regional specialization in Eastern Europe.
The two discuss the Brexit vote in England, and how it would affect the United States economically if England was to leave the European Union.
Lydia's Twitter handle is @LydiaTomkiw and the website for International Business Times is www.IBTimes.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump's speech today attacking Hillary Clinton's credibility, and Clinton's speech yesterday where she highlighted the negative consequences of implementing Trump's economic policies.
("Donald Trump’s presidency would “significantly” weaken the country, driving the U.S. into a “lengthy recession” with nearly 3.5 million job losses and a 7 percent unemployment rate, according to a Moody’s Analytics analysis released Monday."
Source: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/trump-economy-moodys-analysis-224535#ixzz4CN49K7eg)
Leslie is rejoined by Ladd Everitt, the Director of Communications of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
The two discuss the sit-in led by Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in the House today. They also discuss how, despite the four failed gun reform votes in the Senate this week, the tide may finally be turning on enacting common sense gun reforms in America.
The CGSV seeks to secure freedom from gun violence through research, strategic engagement and effective policy advocacy. CSGV is composed of 47 national organizations working to reduce gun violence.
Their website is www.CSGV.org and their Twitter handle is @CSGV.
Ladd's handle is @LaddEveritt.
Leslie is joined by Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, and the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation.
The two discuss common sense measures Congress can make to end gun violence in American communities. They also discuss the votes this week in the Senate on expanding background checks and preventing those on the terror watch list from buying guns, and why they believe the amendments failed.
Senator Durbin also serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader, the second highest ranking position among the Senate Democrats. Also known as the Minority Whip, Senator Durbin has been elected to this leadership post by his Democratic colleagues every two years since 2005.
Senator Durbin's website is www.durbin.senate.gov and his Twitter handle is @SenatorDurbin.
Leslie is joined by Bob Ney, a political analyst for Talk Media News. From 1995-2006 Bob was Congressman of the 18th District of Ohio. Corey Lewandowski was Bob's Campaign Manager in 1998, 1999 and 2000.
Leslie and Bob discuss what Corey Lewandowski was like when he worked for Bob, and why Donald Trump likely fired Lewandowski.
Bob is the author of "Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capital Hill," which can be found on Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @BobNey.
Leslie is joined by Patriotic Millionaire Arthur “Art” Lipson, who has been managing private investment partnerships since 1995.
They discuss how the 'carried interest loophole' is making the super rich even richer, and why the Patriotic Millionaires are asking Congress to close the loophole.
Art has been the sole managing member of Western Investment, which has acted as the general partner, managing member or investment manager, as the case may be, of private investment partnerships in certain funds since 1997.
The website for the Patriotic Millionaires is www.PatrioticMillionaires.org and their Twitter handle is @PatrioticMills.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump firing Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski, saying he'd be open to profiling American citizens based on their religion, and a new push by some Republicans to unbind delegates at the Republican National Convention so they can block Trump's nomination.
Leslie is rejoined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
They discuss why the USW and AFL-CIO endorsed Hillary Clinton for President over Donald Trump.
The USW's website is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @SteelWorkers. USW President Leo Gerard's handle is @USWblogger.
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Leslie is joined by John Leboutillier, a conservative pundit and former U.S. Congressman from New York.
They discuss a piece John wrote for The Hill titled "30 ways Trump is committing political suicide." They also elaborate on the lack of qualifications Trump has for the Presidency and compare his experience to that of Hillary Clinton's.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Senate Republicans agreeing, after Senator Chris Murphy's nearly 15-hour filibuster, to vote whether people on the terror watch list can buy guns and whether to expand background checks to gun shows and internet sales.
They also discuss whether Donald Trump and the NRA are sincere about potentially supporting banning people on the terrorist watch list from buying guns, or whether it's a smokescreen.
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Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
They discuss Julian's piece for CNN entitled "What Orlando terror attack means for Clinton, Trump and 2016." (http://tinyurl.com/j3cua9g)
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer. He has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Monique Morris, Co-Founder of the National Black Women’s Justice. Her Twitter handle is @MoniqueWMorris.
Michele and Monique discuss Monique's book, "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools."
- Donald Cravins, Senior VP of Policy at National Urban League of Washington. His Twitter handle is @DCravins.
Michele and Donald discuss the National Urban League's annual "State of Black America" report. This year's report is titled "Locked Out: Education, Jobs & Justice." (Report link --> http://tinyurl.com/zasd59g)
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando. Before working at the Center for American Progress, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by two guests in this hour to discuss Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and other lawmakers filibustering in the Senate to raise the issue of Congress's inaction on laws to prevent future gun violence.
Her guest in the first half hour is John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger who has written the Beat since 1999. His Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising and you can read his work at www.TheNation.com.
Her guest in the second hour is John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com, an American left wing political blog. His Twitter handle is @JohnAmato.
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Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss the economic foresight shown by Alexander Hamilton, specifically in the area of manufacturing. Here is a sample from a piece Scott wrote about this very subject titled "And the Tony Award for Economic Foresight Goes to" (http://tinyurl.com/ho497pd)
- "The organization I’m honored to lead, the Alliance for American Manufacturing, advocates for strengthening American manufacturing through smart public policies. And that’s something that Alexander Hamilton understood right away, even before his service as our nation’s first Treasury Secretary.
During the Revolutionary War, both Hamilton and General George Washington bemoaned the challenges of the colonies’ limited capacity to make their own armaments. George Washington felt so strongly about encouraging industry in our new nation that he made a point of wearing a Made-in-Connecticut suit for his first presidential swearing in.
As Treasury Secretary, Hamilton was tasked with writing America’s first policy ideas to promote manufacturing, which he delivered to the Congress in December of 1791.
Hamilton’s vision included massive investment in our infrastructure and right-sized tariffs to ensure our industries could grow and export, our government could attract revenue, and that our manufacturers could still have access to imported raw materials. He saw the benefits of capital investments in industry."
Scott's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM and the website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss multiple issues related to the Orlando mass shooting/terror attacks.
The topics included:
-New polling by Quinnipiac University showing that 93% of Americans support Universal background checks and 58 % support banning the sale of assault style weapons (like the AR-15 used in the Orlando, Newtown and Aurora mass shootings)
-Some House Democrats, like Rep. Jim Himes, walking out of Congress during the moment of silence regarding the Orlando shooting. The reason they gave for their action is that they're sick of continuously having moments of silence for mass shooting victims with no action taken to prevent future massacres following those moments of silence
-President Obama blasting 'yapping' Trump over his proposed Muslim ban in a speech today
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Leslie is joined by Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc. a US defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
They discuss the details surrounding Omar Mateen, the man who shot dead 49 innocent people in Orlando Sunday morning and injured 53 others. They also discuss how America can work to prevent future 'lone-wolf' terror attacks and how Donald Trump's rhetoric towards Muslims is counterproductive in fighting terrorism.
Bob Dougherty has worked for the past 25 years (1986 – 2012) as an Operations Officer for the CIA. He has deep operational experience in the U.S., Europe, Central America, South America and the Middle East.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the mass shooting/terror attack that took place in Orlando, Florida this past Sunday morning and the responses by President Obama, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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Leslie is joined by Hussam Ayloush, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
The two discuss why blaming the religion of Islam for the Orlando Mass Shooting/Terror Attack is a mistake, and why the Muslim community is especially saddened and angered by this senseless act of violence. They also dispel myths about there being any portions of the Quran saying that gay people should be harmed.
Hussam's Twitter handle is @HussamA and the website for CAIR is www.CAIR.com.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Co-director of Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People campaign for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling and take control of our nation away from billionaires and big business and restore it to the people.
The two discuss the significance of New York becoming the 17th state to call for a constitutional amendment overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United ruling.
Jonah's Twitter handle is @JonahMZ and Mark's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
The website for Public Citizen is www.Citizen.org.
You can sign a petition calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings and reclaim our democracy at www.democracyisforpeople.org.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
The two discuss the mass shooting/terror attack that took place in Orlando, Florida this past Sunday morning.
The conversation includes:
-What we know about the shooter, Omar Mateen, and what the FBI knew about him before the shooting
-How America can protect itself from 'lone-wolf' terror attacks
-Why blaming all Muslims for the act of a few is not only wrong, but also dangerous as it alienates important allies in the war against ISIL
Colonel Leighton founded Cedric Leighton Associates in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
As of November 2015, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as a Military Analyst for CNN.
Colonel Leighton's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton and Mark's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Colonel Leighton's website is www.CedricLeighton.com.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Bill Marshall, Kenan Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina. Dawn Smalls, Partner at Boies, Schiller & Flexner. Peter Cheun, ACS President and Next Generation Leader.
Michele, Bill, Dawn and Peter discuss the Supreme Court and the American Constitution Society's importance for the progressive movement.
- Shilpa Phadke, Senior Director for the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress and Tracey Ross, Associate Director of the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress.
Michele, Shilpa and Tracey discuss the state of women’s economic issues in America.
Shilpa tweets at @CAPWomen and Tracey's Twitter handle is @TraceyLRoss.
- Jasper Hendricks III, Managing Principal Consultant at Social Strategies of Virginia, Pili Tobar, Communications Director for Latino Victory Project and Clare Bresnahan, Executive Director at "She Should Run."
Jasper, Pili and Clare discuss the importance of people of color in elected positions, Trump and changing diversity.
Jasper's Twitter handle is @Jlhthe3rd, Pili's is @PiliTobar87 and Clare's is @ClareBresnahan.
- Terry Smith, Distinguished Research Professor of Law at DePaul College of Law.
Michele and Terry discuss the impact that Muhammad Ali made on race, culture and religion in America.
- Vicki Shabo, Vice President at the National Partnership for Women and Families. Fatima Goss Graves, Senior Vice President for Program at the National Women’s Law Center. Edda Collins Coleman, Co-Founder and Chief Public Affairs Officer of "All in Together."
Michele, Vicki, Fatima and Edda discuss the inaugural "United States of Women" conference happening on June 14th.
Vicki's Twitter handle is @NPWF, Fatima's is @FGossGraves and Edda's is @EddaColeman.
- Ibrahm X. Kendi, Assistant Professor of African American History at the University of Florida and an author.
Michele and Professor Kendi discuss his book entitled “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.”
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss the Presidential race moving forward now that Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic nominee.
The conversation includes:
-The significance of the United States having it's first female major party nominee for President
-Analysis of the speeches last night by Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
-How the Democratic party can unite ahead of November
-What issues Bernie Sanders might push to have as part of the Democratic party's platform
-Whether Bernie will drop out of the race before the Democratic National Convention July 25th-28th
-What role President Obama will play in uniting the Democratic party and in defeating Donald Trump
-What will be the most important voting demographics in determining who wins the Presidency in November
-The fallout from Donald Trump's racist comments toward the judge presiding over the Trump University case in California, Judge Gonzalo Curiel
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Sam Fulwood guest hosts today's show. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he analyzes the influence of national politics and domestic policies on communities of color across the United States.
Here are the guests that Sam interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Lindsay Gibbs, Sports Reporter with Think Progress. Her Twitter handle is @linzsports.
Sam and Lindsay discuss the political and cultural impacts that Muhammad Ali made over his lifetime.
- Melissa Boteach, Vice President of Poverty to Prosperity at the Center for American Progress.
Melissa's Twitter handle is @mboteach.
Sam and Melissa discuss GOP Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's 'poverty program,' which would make cuts to programs that benefit the most vulnerable, while still leaving tax breaks for the rich intact in his proposed budget. They also discuss the work that Melissa does as part of the 'Poverty to Prosperity' Program at CAP.
- Michael K. Fauntroy, Professor, Political Analyst, and Author of “Republicans and the Black Vote”
Michael's Twitter handle is @MKFauntroy.
Sam and Michael discuss Republicans and the Black Vote.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress. His Twitter handle is @BentonStrong.
Sam and Benton discuss Tuesday’s Primaries, Donald Trump, and the state of the presidential race.
Sam Fulwood's Twitter handle is @SamFulwood.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump doubling down on his racist comments toward the judge presiding over the Trump University case in California, as well as the condemnation of those comments by many senior officials in the Republican party.
Leslie is rejoined by Stan Johnson, international Secretary-Treasurer for the United Steelwokers Union (USW).
They discuss why Donald Trump is not an advocate for working people and give examples in the areas of wages, trade, healthcare, social security, and collective bargaining.
The USW's website is www.usw.org and their Twitter handles is @Steelworkers. The Twitter handle for USW President Leo Gerard is @USWblogger.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss Hillary Clinton's foreign policy speech yesterday where she cast Donald Trump as dangerous and incoherent. They also discuss the remaining Democratic primaries between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie discusses how Congress is putting the most vulnerable lives at risk as they play politics with funding to protect pregnant women against the Zika Virus.
Later in the hour she is joined by Dr. Isaac Bogoch, a tropical infectious disease specialist at the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network. He is the lead author on a paper that evaluates regions in the Americas with the potential for Zika virus transmission.
They discuss what people need to know in order to protect themselves and their family members from the Zika virus.
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Leslie is rejoined by Ladd Everitt, the Director of Communications of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CGSV).
They talk about the murder-suicide that took place at UCLA using a gun this week, plus the truth about gun-free zones. They also discuss ideas to help in preventing future gun violence.
The CGSV seeks to secure freedom from gun violence through research, strategic engagement and effective policy advocacy. CSGV is composed of 47 national organizations working to reduce gun violence.
The website for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is www.CSGV.org. Their Twitter handle is @CSGV and Ladd Everitt's is @LaddEveritt.
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Daniella Gibbs Léger guest hosts the show during this hour. She is the Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy at the Center for American Progress.
Here are the guests Daniella interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress. His Twitter handle is @BentonStrong.
Daniella and Benton discuss the California and New Jersey primaries, as well as Republican nominee Donald Trump.
- Rachel Thomas, Press Secretary at EMILY's List and Shilpa Phadke, Senior Director of the Women's Initiative at Center for American Progress.
Rachel's Twitter handle is @rachel_r_thomas and Shilpa tweets at @CAPWomen.
Daniella, Rachel and Shilpa discuss what issues are of importance to female voters during the 2016 election cycle.
Daniella Gibbs Léger's Twitter handle is @dgibber123.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss newly unsealed court documents detailing how "former managers of Trump University, the for-profit school started by Donald Trump, portray it as an unscrupulous business that relied on high-pressure sales tactics, employed unqualified instructors, made deceptive claims and exploited vulnerable students willing to pay tens of thousands for Trump's insights." (source: http://tinyurl.com/haeve2b)
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Leslie is joined by Michael Isikoff, Chief Investigative Correspondent for Yahoo News. He specializes in national security, terrorism, and money in politics.
They discuss two recent pieces written by Michael entitled "Trump moneyman’s shady history" (http://tinyurl.com/j9gwrp3) and "Trump University’s secret 'playbook': Who wants to be a billionaire?" (http://tinyurl.com/hhsgejk).
Formerly, Michael Isikoff was an National Investigative Correspondent for NBC News and an investigative correspondent for Newsweek.
He is the author of the 2011 New York Times Bestseller "Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter's Story" and "Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War." Both are available at Amazon.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss who is to blame for a Gorilla being killed at the Cincinnatti Zoo after a 3-year old got into the animal's enclosure.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss Scott's new piece for Medium.com entitled "The real-life toll trade has taken on some American communities? It has political consequences, too." (link - http://ow.ly/zLpG300Lg0y)
They also discuss China Trade, Outsourcing and Jobs.
The website for the AAM is americanmanufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepitMadeinUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss multiple aspects of the Democratic primaries that include:
-What the impacts would be of Bernie Sanders winning the California primary
-Previewing the Democratic National Convention in July and what it might look like
-What goals Bernie Sanders has already achieved, and what else he might be looking for from Hillary Clinton before he agrees to support her for President
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
Nicholas's Twitter handle is @NWapshott and Mark's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss the best way for Democrats to end their primary season and unite ahead of the general election. They also discuss the general election matchup with Donald Trump.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie is rejoined by Doug Bloch, political director for Teamsters Joint Council 7 in Northern California.
They discuss how, for the second time in a month, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters protested at Chipotle locations nationwide this week to demand that Chipotle hold its produce supplier Taylor Farms accountable for egregious health and labor violations.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Jamila Taylor, Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress and Dr. Manisha Sharma, a "Doctors For America" leader and a family medicine physician in Baltimore.
Michele, Jamila and Dr. Sharma discuss the Zika virus, and its reproductive and maternal health implications.
Jamila's Twitter handle is @drtaylor09 and Dr. Sharma's is @dr_msharma.
- Devon Reid, Voting Rights Organizer at Chicago Votes and Layla Zaidane, Managing Director at Generation Progress.
Michele, Devon and Layla discuss youth voter turnout and automatic voter registration.
Devon's Twitter handle for his organization is @ChicagoVotes and Layla's handle is @layla_says.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is a guest on 'The Lee Elci Show' on 94.9FM News Now, which broadcasts to New London, Connecticut. Leslie and Lee discuss the latest general election news and North Carolina's controversial HB2 law.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Hawaii potentially becoming "the first state in the United States to enter gun owners into an FBI database that will automatically notify police if an island resident is arrested anywhere else in the country." (Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hawaii-put-gun-owners-federal-database-39325600)
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Leslie is rejoined by Dean Obeidallah, a columnist for The Daily Beast. He also hosts "The Dean Obeidallah Show" on SiriusXM radio.
They discuss Dean's piece for CNN entitled "Trump's jaw-dropping hypocrisy over Bill Clinton" and his piece for The Daily Beast entitled "Anti-Muslim School Bullying: Sometimes, It’s Even the Teachers Doing It."
Dean's website is www.TheDeansReport.com and his Twitter handle is @TheDeansReport.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss former President Jimmy Carter's comments that Donald Trump's campaign for president has “tapped a waiting reservoir there of inherent racism.” Mr. Carter also said that Republican animosity toward President Obama had “a heavy racial overtone.”
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Leslie is joined by Hunter Walker, a national affairs correspondent for Yahoo News.
They discuss Hunter's piece for Yahoo News entitled "Veterans hold Trump Tower protest after Donald Trump’s charity fundraising drive comes up short." (http://tinyurl.com/jgga47r)
Hunter's Twitter handle is @HunterW and you can read more of his work at news.yahoo.com.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by George Zornick, Washington Editor for 'The Nation.'
The two discuss George's new article for The Nation entitled "Elizabeth Warren Takes On the ‘Gig Economy.’" (http://tinyurl.com/hfzmvl7)
George's Twitter handle is @GZornick and Mark's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Michael Shure, a political commentator and former correspondent for Al Jazeera America. Shure often guest hosts on The Young Turks as well.
The two discuss the way that much of the Republican party quickly went from being outraged by Donald Trump, to blindingly accepting and supporting him for President.
Michael's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they react to and analyze Baltimore Police Officer Edward Nero being found not guilty in the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody.
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Leslie is joined by Ju'Riese Colon, the Executive Director of Outreach for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (NCMEC)
They discuss a Brookings study entitled "Sextortion: Cybersecurity, teenagers, and remote sexual assault." (http://tinyurl.com/jhgmpjd)
TWITTER HANDLEs: @MissingKids and @ColonJuRiese
WEBSITEs: www.MissingKids.com and www.MissingKids.org/Sextortion
Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss how Bernie Sanders might be able to achieve some of his goals in making the Democratic party and platform both more progressive, without hurting Hillary Clinton in a general election match up with Donald Trump.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss how Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and their supporters can unite ahead of the general election against Donald Trump in November.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show during this hour as well as each Thursday from 3-4pm est. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of National Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Michele and Kristen discuss voting rights and 'The Garland Report,' which is a recent paper from Kristen's organization.
Kristen's Twitter handle is @VotingRights.
- Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Founder of the Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women and Daniella Gibbs Leger, Vice President of Communications & Strategy at American Progress.
Michele, Avis and Daniella discuss Donald Trump's list of potential Supreme Court picks, as well as President Obama's official nominee, Merrick Garland.
Dr. Jones-DeWeever's Twitter handle is @SistahScholar and Daniella's is @dgibber123.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether or not it's time for Bernie Sanders to drop out of the Democratic primary and endorse Hillary Clinton.
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Leslie is rejoined by John Nichols, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. John is a pioneering political blogger who has written the Beat since 1999.
They discuss the battle already beginning to be waged between the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. They also discuss whether Bernie Sanders continuing to stay in the race will hurt Hillary Clinton in the fall, if she is the eventual Democratic nominee.
John Nichols' Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss a federal judge ordering a school district in Cleveland, Mississippi to merge its two high schools and two middle schools.
The judge "ordered the district to merge East Side High, where all but one student is black, with Cleveland High, where 48 percent of students are white and 45 percent are black. Similarly, the district must merge D.M. Smith Middle, where all but two students are black, with Margaret Green Junior High, where 41 percent of students are white and 54 percent are black." (source: http://tinyurl.com/zj6tseh)
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Leslie is joined by Zach Schonfeld, a senior writer for Newsweek, covering culture.
They discuss Zach's piece for Newsweek entitled "We Tracked Down Newsweek Readers Who Predicted Trump's Presidential Campaign in 1987." (http://tinyurl.com/jus2bct)
Zach has also written for The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club and other publications. His Twitter handle is @zzzzaaaacccchhh.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Meg Jacobs, who teaches history and public affairs at Princeton University and is author of Panic At the Pump: The Energy Crisis and the Transformation of American Politics in the 1970s, just released by Hill and Wang. (http://tinyurl.com/jf7gymj)
The two discuss Meg's new article for 'The Atlantic' entitled "America’s Never-Ending Oil Consumption." (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/05/american-oil-consumption/482532/)
Meg Jacobs' Twitter handle is @MegJacobs100.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss why Donald Trump might be refusing to release his tax returns. They also discuss Trump responding to George Stephanopoulos asking what the nominee's tax rate is by saying "it's none of your business."
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Katie Hamm, Senior Director of Early Childhood Policy at American Progress and Lauren Hipp, Early Learning Campaign Director at Mom’s Rising.
Michele, Katie and Lauren discuss the exorbitant cost of child care, which costs more than rent in most of America. They also discuss Hillary Clinton's new pledge on the campaign trail to cap families’ child care expenses to 10% of their income.
Katie's Twitter handle is @DCHammslice and Lauren's is @LaurenHipp.
- Angelique Roche, Senior Director of External Affairs for Ms. Foundation for Woman and Alencia Johnson, Assistant Director for Constituency Communications at Planned Parenthood.
Michele, Angelique and Alencia discuss the attacks on Planned Parenthood around the country and the GOP's obsession with controlling women's bodies.
Angelique's Twitter handle is @AngeliqueRoche and Alencia's is @AlenciaJ.
- Rob Schofield, Director of Research at NC Policy Watch and Sarah McBride, Campaigns and Communications Manager at LGBT Progress.
Michele, Rob and Sarah discuss the latest news surrounding North Carolina's anti-LGBT law (HB2). This includes the Justice Department suing North Carolina over HB2 after the governor refused to back down. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the law requiring transgender people to use public restrooms corresponding to the gender on their birth certificate amounts to "state-sponsored discrimination" and compared it to Jim Crow laws. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (R) has counter-sued the Justice Department.
Rob's Twitter handle is @Rob_Schofield and Sarah's is @SarahEMcBride.
- Andrew Gillum, Director of PFAW Foundations Youth Leadership Programs and Mayor of Tallahassee, FL. Also, Sam Fulwood, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where he analyzes the influence of national politics and domestic policies on communities of color across the United States.
Michele, Andrew and Sam discuss the Supreme Court and the GOP's obstruction of President Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland.
Andrew's Twitter handle is @AndrewGillum and Sam's is @SamFulwood.
- Thena Robinson Mock, Civil Rights Attorney.
Michele and Thena are joined by callers as they discuss the 'School to Prison Pipeline.'
Thena's Twitter handle is @thenarobinson.
- Alida Garcia, Coalitions and Policy Director at FWD.us and Rita Medina, Immigration Campaign Manager at Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Michele, Alida and Rita discuss the U.S. v. Texas immigration case and its implications.
Alida's Twitter handle is @LeedsGarcia and Rita's is @RitaPita02.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss President Obama's upcoming trip to Hiroshima, which will be the first by a sitting U.S. President. President Obama is not expected to apologize on behalf of American for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II, a move which is debated by Leslie and her callers.
They also discuss the issue of nuclear non-proliferation.
Leslie is rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss the takeaways from the West Virginia primary, including the future of coal jobs. They also discuss whether new polling from Quinnipiac University showing Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in a virtual tie in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida should be trusted.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
Nicholas's Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the latest news surrounding North Carolina's anti-LGBT law (HB2).
The Justice Dept sued North Carolina on Monday over the state's new bathroom law after the governor refused to back down. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the law requiring transgender people to use public restrooms corresponding to the gender on their birth certificate amounts to "state-sponsored discrimination" and compared it to Jim Crow laws.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (R) has counter-sued the Justice Department.
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Leslie is rejoined by Dr. Wendy Patrick, a columnist for Psychology Today, political commentator, and a career trial attorney.
They discuss Dr. Patrick's article for Psychology Today entitled "Trump Psychology: Why the Donald Might Just Get Your Vote." (http://tinyurl.com/zkjyvvb)
Dr. Patrick's website is www.WendyPatrickPhD.com and her Twitter handle is @WendyPatrickPhD.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Michelle Chen, a contributing editor at 'In These Times' and 'Dissent magazine', and associate editor at 'CultureStrike.' She is also a contributing writer at 'The Nation' Magazine.
The two discuss Michelle's new article for 'The Nation' entitled "Citizens Are Not Consumers: When education gets outsourced, students lose." (http://www.thenation.com/article/citizens-are-not-consumers/)
The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and Michelle Chen's Twitter handle is @MeeShellChen.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Ann Marie Cunningham, an active member of 'Fair Economy Illinois' and the 'Jane Addams Senior Caucus' for the past 6 years. She is from Chicago and is a former school teacher. Ann Marie receives Social Security and Home Care Services.
The two discuss what actions by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner have led to vital public services being cut off in different areas of the state. They also discuss why so many people protested yesterday during 'Moral Mondays Illinois,' including the 23 who were arrested.
Ann Marie also explains some progressive ideas that could solve the budget impasse in a manner that is fair to all citizens like the 'People and Planet First Budget,' the 'LaSalle Street Tax,' and a Progressive Income Tax.
The website for 'Fair Economy Illinois' is www.FairEconomyIllinois.org and the website for the 'Jane Addams Senior Caucus' is www.SeniorCaucus.org. You can follow them on Twitter at @SeniorCaucus.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss how senior Republicans are seeking a third-party candidate to stop Trump in November while he doubles down on blaming Hillary Clinton for her husband's infidelity.
Leslie is joined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). They are joined by callers as they discuss how the Korea free trade deal's failure (it resulted in growing trade deficits and more than 95,000 lost U.S. jobs) should stop America from finalizing approval of the TPP in Congress. This case is especially made strong when taking into context that the Korea free trade deal (KORUS) served as a model for the proposed TPP.
Leo wrote about this in his weekly Huffington Post blog, which can be found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-w-gerard/failure-of-korean-trade-d_b_9865382.html.
The USW's website is www.USW.org. Their Twitter handle is @SteelWorkers and President Gerard's handle is @USWblogger.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show this hour. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative
Michele and Joia discuss the 2016 New Orleans Jazz Festival.
Joia's Twitter handle is @doccrearperry.
- Kristen Ellingboe, Senior Researcher at Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Michele and Kristen discuss the 2016 Climate Guide to States that Kristen helped create. (http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2016/05/04/3774746/governors-ags-climate-research/)
Kristen's Twitter handle is @Keellingboe.
- Emily Tisch Sussman, Campaign Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Michele and Emily discuss the latest on the 2016 Presidential race, including Donald Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee after Ted Cruz and John Kasich dropped out of the race.
Emily's Twitter handle is @EmTSuss
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss a story out of North Carolina where a Tow Truck Driver, who is supporting Donald Trump, left a women with disabilities on the side of the highway
because she had Bernie Sanders signs displayed in the window of her car. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tow-truck-driver-refuses-to-help-bernie-supporter_us_572a75b4e4b096e9f090403f)
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
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Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria interviews Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
They discuss Julian's new piece for CNN Opinion entitled "Paul Ryan is not the only Republican with a Trump problem" (http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/04/opinions/eight-republicans-who-have-to-decide-on-trump-opinion-zelizer/)
Professor Zelizer's Twitter handle is @julianzelizer. You can find his articles for CNN at www.CNN.com/opinions.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
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Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for Talk Media News.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TMN Reporter.
Victoria interviews David O'Sullivan, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States.
They discuss U.S.-EU relations, the upcoming G7 Summit in Japan, the Syrian refugee crisis, President Obama's remarks to the people of Europe, and the EU's "Going Green Conference."
You can follow Ambassador O'Sullivan on Twitter at @EUAmbUS. The website for the Delegation of the European Union to the United States is www.EUInTheUS.org.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.talkmedianews.com.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss the Presidential race moving forward now that Donald Trump is the presumptive nominee following Ted Cruz and John Kasich dropping out of the race.
The conversation includes:
-Whether Bernie Sanders should continue running
-How likely it is that Cruz and Kasich will endorse Trump
-How the Republican and Democratic conventions might look this July
-Who Donald Trump might choose as a running mate
-The most recent polling between Trump and Clinton, as well as Trump and Sanders
-How the electoral college map might look this November
-Raising the minimum wage
-Trump's false statement that he was against the Iraq war from the beginning
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Daniella Gibbs Léger guest hosts the show today. She is the Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy at the Center for American Progress.
Here are the guests Daniella interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Angela Kelley, Executive Director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @CAPAction.
Also, Lizet Ocampo, Vice President of Campaigns at Latino Victory Project. Her Twitter handle is @MLizetOcampo.
Daniella, Angela and Lizet discuss how the Latino population voted in previous presidential elections, and how the demographic is leaning in 2016.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress. His Twitter handle is @BentonStrong.
Daniella and Benton discuss the Indiana primary and potential V.P. picks for the 2016 presidential candidates.
- Sarah McBride, Campaigns and Communications Manager for LGBT Progress at American Progress, and Matt Hirschy, Director of Advancement at Equality NC.
Sarah's Twitter handle is @SarahEMcBride and Matt's handle is @MattHirschy.
Daniella, Sarah and Matt discuss the latest on the anti-LGBT bill in North Carolina (HB2), as well as additional anti-LGBT legislation now being pushed in other states.
- Maryam Adamu, who works for the Early Childhood Policy team at the Center For American Progress.
Daniella and Maryam discuss Beyonce's new album "Lemonade," how the artist has grown, and what she means to black women.
Daniella Gibbs Léger's Twitter handle is @dgibber123.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they discuss Hillary Clinton's campaign offering supporters an actual 'woman card' in return for a five dollar donation to her campaign, large protests ahead of Donald Trump's planned speech at the California Republican Convention, and potential choices of a running mate for Hillary Clinton.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss how out of whack our criminal justice system is after an admitted child molester like Dennis Hastert gets a sentence of 15 months compared to a a Marijuana grower like Lee Carroll Brooker getting a life sentence. They also discuss whether or not there should be a statute of limitations on crimes.
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Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
They discuss his article entitled "Whatever some candidates tell you, the incomes of most Americans have been rising." (http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/fixgov/posts/2016/04/27-americans-income-rising-shapiro)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze the 'Super Tuesday part 4' results on both the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle. They also discuss Donald Trump's comments that all Hillary Clinton has going for herself is "the Woman Card," as well as Hillary's response. They also discuss Donald Trump's foreign policy speech from earlier today.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie is joined by Zack Ford, the editor of ThinkProgress LGBT at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
They discuss how at least 54 protesters were arrested at the North Carolina state house in Raleigh Monday, as pro- and anti-LGBT rights demonstrators descended on the state capital to protest or support a controversial law enacted last month.
TWITTER: @ZackFord
WEBSITE: www.ThinkProgress.org
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Leslie is joined by Mike Wright, the Director of Health, Safety and Environment for the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union.
They discuss 'Worker's Memorial Day,' a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs. (It falls on April 28th this year)
They also discuss the fight to protect workers from harmful silica particles, which cause the potentially fatal 'silicosis.'
The USW's website is www.USW.org. The Twitter Handle for the USW is @SteelWorkers and the handle for the USW President, Leo Gerard, is @USWblogger.
Igor Volsky, Deputy Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund, guest hosts the show today.
Here are the guests that Igor interviewed along with the topics they discussed.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications for Center for American Progress Action Fund and Alice Ollstein, Political Reporter at Think Progress.
Igor, Benton and Alice discuss the Democratic and Republican primary elections being held in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island tomorrow.
Benton's Twitter handle is @BentonStrong and Alice's handle is @AliceOllstein.
- Tracey Ross, Associate Director for Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress.
Igor and Tracey discuss recent news in the Flint water crisis, including the political stunt by embattled Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to drink Flint tap water for 30 days.
Tracey's Twitter handle is @TraceyLRoss.
- Rebecca Vallas, Managing Director for the Poverty to Prosperity Program at American Progress.
Igor and Rebecca discuss over 200,000 Virginians, who were convicted of a felony and served their time, having their right to vote restored. The executive order by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe effectively overturns a Civil War-era provision in the state’s Constitution aimed, he said, at disenfranchising African-Americans.
Rebecca's Twitter handle is @RebeccaVallas.
- Brian Katulis, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where his work focuses on U.S. national security strategy and counterterrorism policy.
Igor and Brian preview Donald Trump's foreign policy speech coming up this Wednesday. They also discuss President Obama's move to send an additional 250 U.S. special operations forces to Syria to help train and assist local forces in the fight against ISIS.
Brian's Twitter handle is @Katulis.
Igor Volsky's Twitter handle is @IgorVolsky.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by D.D. Guttenplan, the Editor at Large at The Nation who has been covering the presidential campaign for the magazine since August. The two discuss D.D.'s article for 'The Nation' entitled "Bernie Sanders Is Not Going to Be President of the United States—He Should Keep Running Anyway."
D.D. Guttenplan's most recent book is "The Nation: A Biography." (Published in April of 2015) He is also also the author of "American Radical: The Life and Times of I.F. Stone." Both are available at Amazon.com.
D.D.'s Twitter handle is @DDGuttenplan and the handle for 'The Nation' is @TheNation. Their website is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Lindsey Berger, co-founder of 'UnKoch My Campus', a national campaign led by students, faculty and alumni working to stop billionaire industrialist Charles Koch and his donor network from being able to advance their political agenda at the expense of academic freedom and faculty governance.
The two discuss how the Koch brothers' donations influence college research, the professors hired, and the coursework being taught, all in service of advancing their ideologies, building their reputation, and increasing their profits.
Here's some background info. to show how the problem is widespread. Jane Mayer, Author of the new book "Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right," reports that, as of 2015, the Kochs subsidized programs in 207 colleges and universities and were set to expand into 18 more. In some cases, such as West Virginia University and Florida State University, their foundations exert influence over hires. At Florida State, one student reported that the new introductory economics course included lessons that “sweatshop labor wasn’t bad,” and “climate change wasn’t caused by humans and isn’t a big issue.”
Even more disturbingly, the Koch brothers have recently been pushing their ideology into high schools. The curriculum teaches that,
“Franklin Roosevelt didn’t alleviate the Depression, minimum wage laws and public assistance hurt the poor, lower pay for women was not discriminatory, and the government, rather than business caused the 2008 recession.”
Lindsey Berger's Twitter handle is @LindseyBerger and the Twitter handle for her organization is @UnKochCampus.
Their website is www.UnKochMyCampus.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Igor Volsky, Deputy Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund, guest hosts the show today.
Here are the guests that Igor interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Ian Millhiser, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
Igor and Ian discuss the United States vs. Texas case, which are a challenge to President Obama's executive orders regarding immigration. According to Milhiser, the lawsuit by Texas "challenges a program known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (“DAPA”), as well as an expansion of the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (“DACA”). Together, these programs are expected to allow 4.9 million immigrants to temporarily remain in the country and to work while they are here."
Ian Millhiser's Twitter handle is @imillhiser.
- Jack Jenkins, a Senior Religion Reporter for ThinkProgress.
Igor and Jack discuss America’s First Accredited Muslim College, as well as Senator Bernie Sanders recent visit to the Vatican.
Jack Jenkin's Twitter handle is @jackmjenkins.
- Michael Shure, a political analyst who, until recently, was the Chief Political Correspondent for Al Jazeera America. He is also the former host of Current TV's 'The War Room with Michael Shure.'
Igor and Michael discuss why and how Bernie Sanders would stay in the Democratic primary race after his defeat in New York. They also touch a bit on Donald Trump's recent attempts to come off as more 'presidential.'
Michael Shure's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure.
- Sharita Gruberg, a Senior Policy Analyst for the LGBT Research and Communications Project at American Progress.
Igor and Sharita discuss the latest news regarding North Carolina's anti-LGBT law (HB2).
Igor Volsky's Twitter handle is @IgorVolsky.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, guest hosts for Leslie during today's entire three hour show.
Nicholas and his guests discuss the implications of the New York primary on all of the candidates going forward. They also preview what a matchup of Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump in the general election could look like.
For the first hour, Nicholas is joined by Matthew Cooper, the Political Editor for Newsweek. Matthew's Twitter handle is @mattizcoop.
To kick off the second hour of the show, Nicholas is joined by Pema Levy, a Reporter for MotherJones.com. Her Twitter handle is @PemaLevy.
To finish the second hour Nicholas is joined by Ira Stoll. Ira is the author of "JFK, Conservative" and of "Samuel Adams: A Life." He is the Editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com, Smartertimes.com , and NewsTransparency.com. His Twitter handle is @IraStoll.
To begin the third hour of the show, Nicholas is joined by Taylor Wofford, a general assignment Reporter for Newsweek.
His Twitter handle is @taylorjwofford.
Nicholas's final guest is Alexander Nazaryan, a Senior Writer for Newsweek. His Twitter handle is @alexnazaryan.
Nicholas Wapshott's latest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." It's available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, which is a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They two are joined by callers as they discuss what the next moves are for both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders after the New York primary. They also discuss how the Democratic party fully unites between now and the general election.
Brad Bannon's Twitter handle is @BradBannon. His website is www.Bannoncr.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour.
He's joined by Nick Nyhart, the President and CEO of the Every Voice Center, and Charlie Cray, a Researcher at Greenpeace USA. Both were arrested at the Capitol Monday along with over 300 more protesters (including approximately 60 organization and movement leaders). This brought the total arrested between the Democracy Spring and Democracy Awakening movements to over 1,400 arrested in a week. That broke the record for non-violent direct action protests in Washington for a single week.
The message: On voting rights, money in politics and the recent vacancy on U.S. Supreme Court, Congress is failing to do its job and ignoring the will of the people. Democracy Awakening isn’t the end of something, but the beginning of a new phase in the movement for democracy, organizers said.
Those who planned to risk arrest included top leaders of the AFL-CIO, All Souls Unitarian Church, the American Federation of Government Employees, the American Postal Workers Union, Campaign for America’s Future, Democracy Initiative, Center for Popular Democracy, Communications Workers of America (CWA), Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Every Voice, Food & Water Watch, Franciscan Action Network, Free Speech for People, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), Jobs With Justice, the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church; the NAACP, Oil Change International, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, the United Church of Christ, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, We Are Casa, the Yes Men and 350.org.
Also risking arrest were NAACP president and CEO Cornell William Brooks; the Rev. William Barber II, pastor and Moral Monday architect; radio commentator Jim Hightower; and Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben and Jerry’s.
Thousands of activists from around the country streamed into the nation’s capital April 16-18 for Democracy Awakening, which featured teach-ins, a rally, a march and lobbying as well as the civil disobedience. The aim: to fight back against business as usual in Washington, D.C.
More than 300 organizations endorsed Democracy Awakening. Lead organizations included the American Postal Workers Union, Common Cause, Communications Workers of America, Democracy Initiative, Every Voice Center, Food & Water Watch, Franciscan Action Network, Greenpeace, NAACP, National Nurses United, People For the American Way, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, Student Debt Crisis and U.S. PIRG.
Democracy Awakening is part of a broad movement aimed at advancing democracy reforms. The mobilization began April 2, with Democracy Spring, an event that featured a march from Philadelphia to Washington D.C., followed by six days of sit-ins at the Capitol.
To sign up for updates on what's next for the 'Democracy Initiative,' which organized Democracy Spring and Democracy Awakening, visit www.democracyawakening.org/stay-connected.
Nick Nyhart's Twitter handle is @nicknyhart, Charlie Cray's is @CharlieFCray, and Mark Grimaldi's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this hour.
He tells the story of protesting outside of a Donald Trump rally in his hometown of Buffalo, NY, then entering the rally and eventually being kicked out for protesting. He managed to get a seat just a few rows behind where Trump was while speaking.
Mark is joined later in the hour by George Zornick of TheNation.com. They discuss George's article about the protests of the Trump rally in Buffalo entitled "Hate Is Not Welcome Here."
George Zornick's Twitter handle is @GZornick and Mark Grimaldi's is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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I begin the hour by speaking with Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice. We talk about a case before the Supreme Court titled United States v. Texas, a challenge to the Obama administrations programs that could enable over 4 million undocumented immigrants to temporarily remain in the country.
After Ian covers the basis of the case, I give my take, and take a couple callers. One gentlemen says that the veterans of this country should volunteer to bus millions of immigrants back to the countries where they came from. Crazy? Listen in and decide for yourself.
I speak with Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen about the events that took place at the Democracy Awakening events this past weekend outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C. More than 900 arrests were made against those practicing civil disobedience.
The message of Democracy Awakening: On voting rights, money in politics and the recent vacancy on U.S. Supreme Court, Congress is failing to do its job and ignoring the will of the people.
In this hour my co-host Brad Bannon and I recap last night's CNN Democratic Debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. We discuss the questions posed to them about minimum wage and the fight for $15/hr. We also talk about the overall temperaments of both the candidates.
In this hour, Brad Bannon and I take callers on last night's CNN Democratic Debate, discuss the heated exchanges between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, and look forward to the New York State primaries on April 19th.
Leslie is joined by Ed Mooney, CWA (Communications Workers for America) Vice President for the mid-Atlantic region. They discuss the 40,000 Verizon workers striking to save good jobs and ensure quality service for customers. (More info here - http://tinyurl.com/hz8owbf and here - http://tinyurl.com/h82b3xk)
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory's executive order regarding the state's anti-LGBTQ law, H.B. 2. The order signed by the Governor is essentially meaningless. This is because it still leaves intact the most controversial part of the law, which restricts transgender people from using the bathroom that aligns with their identification, even if that means forcing transgender people with heavy beards to use women's rooms and putting people with feminine appearances in men's rooms.
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Leslie is joined by John LeBoutillier, a former US Congressman, author of "Harvard Hates America," and a conservative pundit and political commentator. They discuss their predictions of who will win the Republican and Democratic primaries, and ultimately the White House.
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Leslie and callers discuss 'Equal Pay Day,' which symbolically marks how long into the new year full-time working women need to work until their earnings can catch up to what full-time working men earned the year before. This year it came on April 12th.
Leslie is joined by Fred Rotondaro, a member of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of more than 200 Americans with annual incomes over $1 million and/or assets of more than $5 million who believe that the country’s current level of economic inequality is both dangerous and immoral.
Leslie and Fred discuss the economic and moral reasons for raising the minimum wage.
Fred Rotondaro was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress from 2003 to 2015 with a focus on poverty and inequality.
Currently, Fred is Chair of the Board of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether it's time to change America's electoral system, specifically the electoral college and its delegate process. This conversation came about thanks to the controversial delegate distribution in Wyoming for the Democratic candidates and in Colorado for the Republican candidates.
Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers Union.
They discuss why, last week, the U.S. Labor Department announced new rules to protect workers who have been forced out of secure defined benefit pensions and pushed into risky 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) over the past 30 years.
The Obama administration estimated that cheating, self-dealing and conflicts-of-interest by financial advisers for 401(k)s and IRAs cost workers $17 billion a year. That should be $17 billion more in workers’ retirement accounts. Every year.
(this info and more can be found in USW President Leo's Gerard's weekly blog on this topic - http://tinyurl.com/qzu9lg5)
The USW's website is www.USW.org. The Twitter handle for the Steel Workers is @Steelworkers and the Twitter handle for USW President Leo Gerard is @USWblogger.
Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Lauren Victoria Burke, Contributing writer for NBCNews.com and TheRoot.com, and Tiffany Loftin, Organizer in the Civil Rights Dept at the AFL-CIO.
Michele, Lauren and Tiffany discuss Maryland's Democratic Senate primary between Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen. They also discuss the Republican Senate's obstruction of the President's Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, and the 'do-nothing Congress' in general.
Lauren Victoria Burke's Twitter handle is @LVBurke. Tiffany Loftin's Twitter handle is @TiffanyDLoftni.
- Brendan V. Duke, Associate Director for Economic Policy at American Progress, and Layla Zaidane, Managing Director for Generation Progress
Michele, Brendan and Layla discuss Millennials, wages and the student loan debt crisis in America.
Brendan Duke's Twitter handle is @Brendan_Duke and Layla Zaidane's handle is @Layla_Says.
- Laura Durso, Senior Director of the LGBT Research and Communications Project at American Progress, and Mara Keisling, Executive Director at the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Michele, Laura and Mara discuss North Carolina and Mississippi's new anti-LGBT laws, and how South Carolina is now proposing similar legislation.
Laura Durso's Twitter handle is @TheDursoIsIn and Mara Keisling's handle is @MaraKeisling.
- Matt Sinovic, Executive Director at Progress Iowa, and Christine Stone, Co-Chair of "Why Courts Matter Pennsylvania."
Michele, Matt and Christine discuss the Republican-controlled Senate's obstruction of President Obama's supreme court nominee, Merrick Garland.
Matt Sinovic's Twitter handle is @Sinovic and Christine Stone's Twitter handle is @ChristineMStone.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
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Igor Volsky, Director of Video and Contributing Editor of ThinkProgress.org, guest hosts the show today.
Here are the guests that Igor interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Elliot Anderson, a Veteran and Nevada Assemblyman, and Erin Corcoran, a Law Professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Igor, Elliot and Erin discuss the push to pressure Republican Senators to give President Obama's SCOTUS nominee, Merrick Garland, a fair hearing. They also discuss the importance of having a full nine-member Supreme Court.
Elliot Anderson's Twitter handle is @ElliotAndersonv.
- Daniella Gibbs Léger, Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy at American Progress, and Alice Ollstein, a Political Reporter at ThinkProgress.
Igor, Daniella and Alice discuss the Wisconsin primary and whether it could actually be the beginning of the end for Donald Trump.
Daniella Gibbs Léger's Twitter handle is @dgibber123 and and Alice Ollstein's is @AliceOllstein.
- Ken Gude, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress.
Igor and Ken discuss the 'Panama Papers' and Donald Trump's inconsistent and erratic foreign policy positions.
Ken Gude's Twitter handle is @KenGude.
- Michael Madowitz, an Economist at American Progress whose work has focused on labor markets, financial markets, tax policy, household budgeting in different phases of life, and a variety of environmental economics topics.
Igor and Michael discuss the recent minimum wage hikes in California and New York to $15 dollars an hour.
Michael Madowitz's Twitter handle is @mikemadowitz.
- Igor Bobic, Associate Politics Editor at The Huffington Post.
Volsky and Bobic discuss "The Crazy GOP Presidential Convention Scenario Almost No One is Talking About," a piece that Bobic wrote for The Huffington Post. (Link Here --> http://tinyurl.com/zbfo7d5)
Igor Volsky's Twitter handle is @IgorVolsky.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Margrete Strand Rangnes, Executive Vice President of Public Citizen. The two discuss what is expected by the PCCC to be "the largest act of civil disobedience this century," 'Democracy Awakening.' 'Democracy Awakening' is an event, which will take place April 16th-18th in D.C., featuring a rally, march, teach-ins, lobbying and civil disobedience.
According to Public Citizen, the goal of 'Democracy Awakening' is to fight back against business as usual in Washington, D.C., and demand a democracy that works for everyone, not just corporations and the wealthy. The message: On voting rights, money in politics reforms and the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress is failing to do its job and ignoring the will of the people.
As of today, over 260 organizations have signed up to support or attend the landmark mobilization. Lead organizations include the American Postal Workers Union, Common Cause, Communications Workers of America, Democracy Initiative, Every Voice Center, Food & Water Watch, Franciscan Action Network, Greenpeace, NAACP, National Nurses United, People For the American Way, Public Citizen, Student Debt Crisis and U.S. PIRG.
Democracy Awakening runs April 16-18 and will call for three things:
- Voting rights reform in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Shelby decision
- Campaign finance reform to curb the influence of wealthy interests and corporations in elections, in response to Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United
- A vote on the Supreme Court nominee, to help restore a functioning judiciary.
The Rev. William Barber II, leader of the N.C. Moral Monday Movement, will speak at the rally, as will Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union; radio commentator Jim Hightower; environmental activist Sandra Steingraber and civil rights activist David Goodman.
Attending the event is free and people interested in attending can find access to transportation to the event and very inexpensive housing once in D.C. by visiting http://democracyawakening.org/logistics.
Margrete Strand Rangnes has worked extensively on issues related to trade and globalization; energy policies and climate change; and workers’ rights and economic development.
She helped form the BlueGreen Alliance — a partnership of environmental and labor organizations — as well as the Our World Is Not For Sale network, which is the premier international network of organizations and campaigners working on global trade issues.
Public Citizen's Twitter handle is @Public_Citizen and their website is www.Citizen.org.
The website for 'Democracy Awakening' is www.DemocracyAwakening.org and their Twitter handle is @DemAwakening.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss the significance of the Wisconsin primaries for both the Democrats and Republicans. They also discuss the upcoming states that have yet to hold their primary elections and the state of the race for both parties.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author, guest hosts for Leslie for two hours during today's show.
For the first half hour, he is joined by Matthew Cooper, the Political Editor for Newsweek.
They discuss whether Donald Trump is still likely to win the Republican nomination despite the tough week that he and his campaign just had. They also discuss the state of the Democratic primary, including how long Bernie Sanders should stay in the race, and whether his campaign will help Hillary Clinton in the long run.
Matthew Cooper's Twitter handle is @mattizcoop.
During the second half hour, Nicholas is joined by Conservative Columnist Ira Stoll. They discuss the future of the Republican party after it being taken over by the likes of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. They also touch on a petition, that garnered over 50,000 signatures, demanding that the GOP Convention taking place in Cleveland this July allow open-carry of firearms.
Ira Stoll is the author of "JFK, Conservative" and of "Samuel Adams: A Life." He is the Editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com, Smartertimes.com , and NewsTransparency.com. His Twitter handle is @IraStoll.
To kick off the second hour of the show, Nicholas is joined by Taylor Wofford, a general assignment Reporter for Newsweek. They discuss how likely it is that Donald Trump will be the GOP nominee, and what might happen if Trump is denied the nomination. To that latter point, they discuss Trump's previous comments about there being riots if he is not the Republican nominee for President.
They also discuss how Bernie Sanders can affect the positions of Hillary Clinton and the Democratic platform by staying in the race all the way to the Democratic convention.
Taylor Wofford's Twitter handle is @taylorjwofford.
Nicholas's final guest is Chauncey DeVega, a contributing writer for Salon and Alternet, and host of the podcast known as "The Chauncey DeVega Show." They discuss the now infamous Trump rally in Chicago where Donald Trump never ended up taking the stage, as Chauncey attended the rally and is able to give a first-hand account of the event.
Chauncey DeVega's Twitter handle is @chaunceydevega.
Nicholas Wapshott's latest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." It's available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss how GOP frontrunner Donald Trump has finally been facing tough questions by some in the media, how poorly Trump has responded to these questions, and why it's taken so long for virtually anyone in the media to hold Trump's feet to the fire following some of the outrageous statements he's made.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon. The two discuss whether there is any validity to Hillary Clinton pollster Joel Benenson's comments that Bernie Sanders' campaign has been too negative toward Hillary Clinton for her campaign to agree to a debate with him in New York ahead of the state's April 19th primary.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Zack Ford, the editor of ThinkProgress LGBT at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
They discuss how North Carolina's new anti-LGBT law goes even further in promoting discrimination than people realize.
They also describe how the state's Republican Governor is not being honest in his claims about the law. Additionally, the two detail the businesses who have demanded a full repeal of the HB2, plus Zack describes a lawsuit filed by the ACLU that sues to stop the new law.
Zack Ford's Twitter handle is @Zack Ford and the website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss voters in Arizona waiting up to five hours in line to vote. Many individuals in Phoenix were still waiting in line after the results of the Arizona primary had already been announced!
This, after election officials in Arizona's largest county reduced the number of polling places by 70 percent from 2012 to 2016, from 200 to just 60—one polling place per every 21,000 voters.
To quote Ari Berman of 'The Nation': "Previously, Maricopa County would have needed to receive federal approval for reducing the number of polling sites, because Arizona was one of 16 states where jurisdictions with a long history of discrimination had to submit their voting changes under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. This type of change would very likely have been blocked since minorities make up 40 percent of Maricopa County’s population and reducing the number of polling places would have left minority voters worse off. Section 5 blocked 22 voting changes from taking effect in Arizona since the state was covered under the VRA in 1975 for discriminating against Hispanic and Native American voters.
But after the Supreme Court gutted the VRA in 2013, Arizona could make election changes without federal oversight. The long lines in Maricopa County Tuesday night were the latest example of the disastrous consequences of that decision." (Source --> http://tinyurl.com/z7cu55w)
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Leslie is joined by Emily Atkin, a political reporter for ThinkProgress.
They discuss Emily's article for ThinkProgress.org entitled "How The Presidential Candidates Responded To The Attacks in Brussels." (Article link - http://tinyurl.com/h5bvonu)
Emily Atkin has been all over the country this year covering the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates from Iowa, Texas, Nevada, Virginia, Ohio, and here in Washington D.C.
Emily's Twitter handle is @Emorwee and the website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.org.
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Leslie is joined by Zahra Billoo, a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.
They discuss how Ted Cruz’s plan to target ‘Muslim Neighborhoods’ s Un-American. They also discuss the Islamophobic rhetoric being used by GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
Zahra Billoo's Twitter handle is @ZahraBilloo and the website for CAIR is www.cair.org. www.Islamophobia.org is where CAIR points people for all information about CAIR’s research and work on the millions of dollars being spent to fuel hate against Muslims.
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Leslie is joined by Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. as well as postings in Nicaragua, Portugal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman (twice), Iraq and Jerusalem.
They discuss how the terror attacks in Brussels were able to occur, as well as the role of ISIS in the attacks.
Ambassador Grappo has held a number of senior positions in the State Department including U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and Charge' d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Recently, he was named a distinguished Fellow at the Center for Middle East Studies of the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by D.W Gibson, contributor to 'The Nation' and author of the recently published book "The Edge Becomes the Center: An Oral History of Gentrification in the Twenty-First Century. "
They discuss D.W.'s article for 'The Nation' entitled "America, the Unaffordable. There’s a housing crisis. Everywhere. Can New York City create a blueprint to solve it?"
Here's one of many compelling paragraph's from the article, which they explore during the interview:
"the Urban Institute issued a report on housing affordability across the United States. The central finding is shocking: There is no county in the United States that has enough affordable housing to meet the needs of its poor renters—not one. "
D.W. Gibson's Twitter handle is @DW_Gibson and the website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss the security and political implications around the world following the terror attacks that took place in Brussels this week. Colonel Leighton also explains whether torture, including waterboarding, is an effective way to gain usable intelligence from suspects. This, following GOP-frontrunner Donald Trump indicating that he'd authorize waterboarding and "far worse" forms of torture against suspected terrorists as president.
Colonel Cedric Leighton founded his consultancy in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
He has held assignments all around the world and at every level of command, to include tactical deployed units, the US Special Operations Command, national agencies, as well as the Joint Staff in the Pentagon.
As of November 2015, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as a Military Analyst for CNN.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton and his website is www.CedricLeighton.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the tweet by MSNBC Host Joe Scarborough suggesting that Hillary Clinton should smile after doing well on primary night, and the subsequent twitter-storm created by Comedian Samantha Bee using the hashtag #SmileForJoe.
They also discuss a new ad by Donald Trump, which features Hillary Clinton barking like a dog.
Leslie is rejoined for the first time in nearly three months by good friend Mark Levine. Mark is a Delegate in the Virginia State General Assembly Representing their 45th District. He also hosts 'The Inside Scoop' on The Leslie Marshall Show Network, which he'll be returning to on April 4th.
Mark tells Leslie about what he's been working on during his freshman term in Virginia's General Assembly. They also discuss their thoughts on the presidential race. In honor of the fact that they hadn't talked on air in nearly 3 months, they also answer the fun question: "If a friend woke up from a three-month long coma, how would you explain the 2016 Presidential race to them?"
Mark Levine's Twitter handle is @MarkLevineTalk. He'll be returning to the air on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4pm est. beginning on April 4th. You can listen then at www.MarkLevineTalk.com. You can also find hundreds of hours of archived shows hosted by Mark at that same website.
Leslie is joined by Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO. With 12.5 million members, the AFL-CIO is the largest organization of labor unions in the country.
They discuss how, despite Donald Trump tapping into the very real and understandable anger of working people, his pitch to them is nothing but a scam. President Trumka also highlights some examples of this like Trump's support for 'Right to Work' and Wisconsin's Union-busting Governor, Scott Walker.
They also discuss Trump's comments that wages are already too high, and how he's fighting tooth and nail against workers at his hotel in Las Vegas.
An outspoken advocate for social and economic justice, President Trumka is the nation’s clearest voice on the critical need to raise workers’ wages in this slow and painful economic recovery.
He heads the labor movement’s efforts to create an economy based on broadly shared prosperity and to hold government and employers accountable to working families.
Here is where you can find the AFL-CIO online:
Website - www.AFLCIO.org
Twitter - @AFLCIO and @RichardTrumka
Facebook - Facebook.com/AFLCIO
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Leslie is joined by callers and Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
They discuss who President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court is, and what the chances are of the Republican Senate granting, Merrick Garland, the centrist appellate judge a formal hearing.
Ian's Twitter handle is @IMillhiser and the website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.org.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze the 'Super Tuesday part 3' results on both the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
The two discuss the results of the 'Super Tuesday Part 3' primaries, and what they mean for each candidate's path to their party's nomination.
They also discuss the over saturation of Donald Trump in the media.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss President Obama's comments today where he described his disappointment in this year's "vulgar and divisive" presidential campaign, saying that GOP presidential candidates were setting bad examples for children and tarnishing the United States' reputation abroad.
He also commented on the violence witnessed at multiple Donald Trump rallies recently.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the violence at Donald Trump rallies. They also discuss how much of the blame falls on Trump himself with the violent rhetoric he's used toward protesters.
Leslie is rejoined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
They discuss how trade affects American manufacturing and American jobs. Their discussion focuses on jobs in steel, aluminum, tires, glass and paper, which have been decimated by unfairly traded imports, most particularly from China, but also from other countries, including Brazil and some European countries.
Leo's Twitter handle is @USWblogger. The USW's website is www.USW.org.
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Leslie is joined by callers and Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze discuss the 12th Republican Debate, which was held in Miami, FL. They also discuss another instance of violence at a Donal Trump rally. This time, a non-violent protester was sucker-punched by a man who later said "next time we might have to kill him." (https://youtu.be/DzU3FLZgIhc)
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
Democratic Political Strategist, and friend of the show, Brad Bannon guest hosts for Leslie during this hour.
Brad's guests during the hour are Democratic Strategist Marty Dunleavy and Executive Producer of 'The Leslie Marshall Show,' Mark Grimaldi.
The three are joined by callers as they discuss what Bernie Sanders upset win in Michigan means for both himself and for Hillary Clinton. They also discuss the potential general election matchups of Clinton-Trump and Sanders-Trump.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Recently, Brad acquired a new position as a weekly blogger for EpicTimes.com. Formerly, he wrote for US News and World Report.
He is also a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
The Twitter handles for guests Marty Dunleavy and Mark Grimaldi are @LaborIrishDem and @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Democratic Political Strategist, and friend of the show, Brad Bannon guest hosts for Leslie during this hour.
For the first half hour, Brad is joined by Kimberly Atkins, DC Bureau Chief for the Boston Herald.
They discuss the Republican primary race, and whether Donald Trump's wins in Michigan and Mississippi last night essentially make it inevitable that he will be the GOP's nominee.
During the second half hour, Brad discusses the upcoming primary contests of delegate-rich Florida and Ohio, as well as what a brokered convention might look like for the GOP this summer.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Recently, Brad acquired a new position as a weekly blogger for EpicTimes.com. Formerly, he wrote for US News and World Report.
He is also a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
They discuss Dr. Shapiro's blog post entitled "Donald Trump’s Chutzpah: His Tax Plan Doubles Down on Inequality and Gives His Own Company a Huge Tax Windfall" (http://tinyurl.com/go6bw6e)
Dr. Robert Shapiro's Twitter handle is @RobShapiro and his website is www.Sonecon.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Bob Deans, director of strategic engagement for the National Resources Defense Coucil (NRDC).
They discuss two articles regarding Climate Change. They are "The mercury doesn’t lie: We’ve hit a troubling climate change milestone" (http://tinyurl.com/z8lv98e) and "Most Americans Disagree With Their Congressional Representative On Climate Change." (http://tinyurl.com/hjapcn3)
Bob Deans joined the NRDC in 2009, following a 30-year career as a newspaper journalist. He recently returned from Paris, where he attended COP21, the Paris Climate Conference.
The NRDC's Twitter handle is @NRDC and their website is www.NRDC.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today, and is an absolute trooper as she fights through a bad cold to be with us! She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Tracey Ross, Associate Director of Poverty to Prosperity Program, and Danyelle Solomon, Director of Progress 2050 at CAP.
Michele, Tracey and Danyelle discuss "Lessons from Flint: The Case for Investing in the Building Blocks of Communities of Color" (http://tinyurl.com/hydbsv8).
Tracey Ross' Twitter handle is @traceylross. Danyelle Solomon's Twitter handle is @danyindc.
- Helene Krasnoff, Director of Litigation & Law at Planned Parenthood, and Heidi Williamson, Senior Policy Analyst for the Women’s Health and Rights Program at CAP.
Michele, Helene and Heidi discuss the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt Supreme Court case, which threatens a woman's right to choose.
Heidi Williamson's Twitter handle is @htwilliamson.
- Chelsea Parsons, Vice President of Guns & Crime Policy at CAP, and Rob Valente, Vice President for Public Policy at the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Michele, Chelsea and Rob discuss the Voisine vs. United States Supreme Court case, which could put guns in the hands of those who have been convicted of domestic violence.
Chelsea Parsons' Twitter handle is @ChelseaCParsons and Rob Valente's Twitter handle is @robvalentedvpa.
- Matt Haney, Director of Policy at the Dream Corps, and Shaka Senghor, Author of the new book "Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison."
Michele, Matt and Shaka discuss criminal justice reform and Shaka's book.
Matt Haney's Twitter handle is @MattHaneySF and Shaka Senghor's Twitter handle is @ShakaSenghor.
- Adam Lioz, Counsel and Senior Advisor of Policy & Outreach at Demos, and Billy Corriher, Director of Research for Legal Progress at CAP.
Michele, Adam and Bill discuss money in politics, including how it's affecting 'down ballot' races and judicial elections in a big way.
Billy Corriher's Twitter handle is @BillyCorriher.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress, and Igor Volsky, Director of Video and Contributing Editor of ThinkProgress.org.
Michele, Benton and Igor discuss the 2016 Presidential race.
Benton Strong's Twitter handle is @BentonStrong and Igor Volsky's Twitter handle is @IgorVolsky.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers and Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze discuss the 7th Democratic Debate, which was held in Flint, Michigan.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss where Donald Trump and some of the other 2016 Presidential candidates stand on America's trade policies.
Scott Paul's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM. The website for the AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
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Leslie is joined by callers and Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze discuss the 11th Republican Debate in Detroit.
They also discuss Neo-Nazis at a Trump rally caught on video roughing up a young black woman while calling her the N-word and the C-word, and chanting "You’re scum, your time will come!" (Source: http://tinyurl.com/j6scnf6)
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers today as they discuss Mitt Romney's speech today regarding Donald Trump and the direction of the Republican party.
Leslie is joined by William H. Frey, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is an internationally known demographer with expertise on US demographics, American political demographics and author of "Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics are Remaking America."
They discuss William's piece for Brookings.edu entitled "Can Trump Win in November?"
William is also the author of a new report "America's Electoral Future: How Changing Demographics Could Impact Presidential Elections from 2016 to 2032".
The website for the Brookings Institution is www.Brookings.edu.
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Leslie is joined by Amer Zahr, an Arab-American speaker, writer, professor, comedian and specialist in issues impacting Arab and Muslim Americans.
They discuss Amer's recently completed production on his first documentary film, "We're Not White," a comedic but informative approach to the Arab-American struggle to get a box on the United States Census Form.
Amer is also the author of the well-read blog "The Civil Arab," as well as his first book, "Being Palestinian Makes Me Smile," a collection of his writings relating to being Palestinian.
Amer's Twitter handle is @AmerZahr and his website is www.CivilArab.com.
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Leslie is joined by Chad Marlow, Advocacy and Policy Counsel at the ACLU, where his focus is on privacy and technology.
They discuss his piece for ACLU.org entitled "A Campaign to #TakeCTRL of Our Privacy Sweeps the Nation (And You Thought Bipartisanship Was Dead)." (http://tinyurl.com/hpo8vv5)
They also discuss how Americans can take back their privacy, and a PEW Research poll showing that 91% Of Americans feel they have no control over their private info. (http://tinyurl.com/j6lmk7m)
Chad Mr. Marlow's work on issues ranging from police body cameras, to government surveillance, to data privacy has been the subject of media coverage throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and South America.
Chad's Twitter handle is @ChadAaronMarlow. The website for the ACLU is www.ACLU.org. The hashtag to use for this campaign on social media is #TakeCTRL.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss what's next for the candidates following Super Tuesday.
Leslie also debates a caller who says he supports Bernie Sanders, but would not support Hillary Clinton in the general election. This then spurs another supporter of Bernie Sanders to call in and disagree with the initial caller.
Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon as they analyze the Super Tuesday results on both the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
The two discuss Julian's piece for CNN entitled "Is Donald Trump another Barry Goldwater?"
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com. He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His newest book is "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society."
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Will Bunch, a veteran political journalist and author of the recent Amazon Kindle Single e-book "The Bern Identity: A Search for Bernie Sanders and the New American Dream."
The two discuss Will's piece for "The Philadelphia Daily News" entitled "Forget 'Spotlight': There's a war against journalism."
Will Bunch is a senior writer for the Philadelphia Daily News and author of its popular blog, Attytood.
Will's Twitter handle is @Will_Bunch and the website for "The Philadelphia Daily News" is www.Philly.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether the GOP will essentially be Donald Trump's party after Super Tuesday, and what that means going forward.
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Leslie is joined by Les Leopold, the Executive Director of the Labor Institute in New York.
They discuss his new book entitled "Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Economic Justice." The book charts the connections between rising economic inequality and other critical issues we face – ranging from climate change to mass incarceration – and calls for a collective response across issue silos.
Les Leopold is a graduate of Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs, and the author of The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor, The Looting of America, and How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour.
His website is www.RunawayInequlaity.org and his Twitter handle is @Les_Leopold.
Leslie is rejoined by John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com, an American left wing political blog.
They discuss the Republican Primary race on Super Tuesday.
John Amato is also the co-author of "Over the Cliff: How Obama's Election Drove the American Right Insane," which can be found on Amazon.com. His Twitter handle is @JohnAmato.
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Leslie is rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss the Democratic Primary race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Donald Trump blaming his refusal to disavow David Duke and the KKK on a bad earpiece and his doubling down on a retweet of a Mussolini quote.
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Leslie is joined by Mychal Denzel Smith, the author of "Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching" (coming out in June 2016), Alfred Knobler Fellow at The Nation Institute, and contributing writer for The Nation magazine.
They discuss his article for 'The Nation' entitled "Trump’s Racism Didn’t Scare Me. Now It Does." (http://tinyurl.com/hgm6628)
Mychal Denzel Smith's Twitter Handle is @MychalSmith and the website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
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Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as they discuss CNN's GOP Debate and a preview of Super Tuesday.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
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In this hour, I take callers recapping the Nevada Caucus and South Carolina Primary, and preview the upcoming Super Tuesday Primaries on March 1st.
Could Super Tuesday be the runaway Hillary Clinton needs to secure the Democratic nomination? What's the GOP's plan to deal with Donald Trump? He seems to all but have the Republican nomination secured after his showing in South Carolina. Why won't the Republican establishment get behind their front runner?
We discuss all this and play audio from victory and concession speeches from this past weekend.
In this hour I speak with Olivier Knox, the Chief Washington Corespondent for Yahoo News, about the results from the Nevada Democratic Caucus and South Carolina Republican Primary, and preview the upcoming primary and caucus.
Donald Trump ran away with South Carolina. Hillary Clinton's strong organization and attention to local details staved off Bernie Sanders' by 5 points in Nevada. And Jeb Bush dropped out of the race after a poor showing.
Trump has now won the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries against a fractured GOP field, while Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are battling for second place.
Clinton worked the Las Vegas casinos like her chances at the Democratic nomination depended on them, and notched a victory that stops Sanders' momentum and puts her campaign on solid footing heading into South Carolina.
Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm joins me during our open phones hour to discuss last night's CNN Republican Town Hall Event which featured Dr. Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio.
Along with audio, Brad and I recap some of the crucial questions asked of 2 of the top 3 GOP candidates.
One topic that keeps coming up throughout the hour; the feud between Donald Trump and Pope Francis. Thrusting himself into the combative 2016 presidential campaign, Pope Francis said that GOP frontrunner Donald Trump "is not Christian" if he calls for the deportation of undocumented immigrants and pledges to build a wall between the United States and Mexico.
Former Ambassador Gary Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. shares his expertise with myself and our audience about the ongoing tragic situation in Syria and the Assad regime.
Gary is truly able to breakdown each layer and underlying causes of the Syrian Civil War that has displaced at least 14 million people from their homes as of February 2016.
Good friend of the show, Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow and I discuss his recent piece written for The Nation Magazine titled "Is the Era of Small Government Over?"
Julian writes "for decades, Democrats have been running away from their own shadow. In Election 2016, they’re finally embracing who they really are." Julian's referring to both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders' plans to strengthen the middle class through legislation; a platform that both have been running on.
In this hour, I speak with Wendy Patrick, a career trial attorney and business ethics lecturer.
We discuss the recent refusal by Apple to break into the iPhone's of the two individuals involved in the San Bernardino shooting. Apple called the directive by the FBI "an overreach by the U.S. government."
In this hour, callers and I discuss our views on the idea of the first female president entering the White House. Some people have reservations about Hillary Clinton, but many attacks against her seem to have an air of sexism surrounding them.
Women serving in the Senate say Hillary Clinton is being subjected to an unfair, sexist double standard on the campaign trail.
Criticisms of Clinton’s tone of voice have become prominent in recent weeks, stirring strong feelings among Senate Democratic women who say they too have had to battle the stereotype of the shrill female.
We even include audio of the great Bob Woodward and MSNBC's Joe Scarborough attacking Hillary Clinton's "style and delivery" because "she shouts."
Today, I speak with John Tsilimparis, a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, who wrote a piece for the Huffington Post titled "Donald Trump Should Be On Medication--Not On Ballots."
We discuss John's observations of Donald Trump's tendencies, and his assertion that Trump is merely running for president for the good of Donald Trump, and not the good of the American people.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss who President Obama should nominate to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
The two discuss the politics involved in replacing Justice Antonin Scalia, as well as this past Saturday's GOP debate.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Nick Mastronardi, CEO and Co-Founder of Polco.US, where he leads a team bringing tech and crowd-sourced policy analysis to public policy.
The two discuss social media's effect on politics, good and bad practices when posting about politics on social media, as well as Nick's company POLCO.
POLCO is a collection of products and services designed to increase civic engagement, improve government transparency, and inform municipal governments of constituents’ input which, in turn, will help better guide public policy.
Nick Mastronardi's Twitter handle is @Mastro and the handle for POLCO is @Polco_US. The website for POLCO is www.Polco.us.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie during this interview.
He's joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
Ian is the author of "Injustices: The Supreme Court's Nearly Unbroken History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted."
The two discuss the implications of a split Supreme Court (4 Liberals and 4 Conservatives) on a number of big cases affecting Immigration, Abortion, Birth Control, Unions, Re-Districting, Affirmative Action and Climate Change. These are covered in Ian's piece for ThinkProgress.org entitled "The Simply Breathtaking Consequences Of Justice Scalia’s Death." (http://tinyurl.com/z9kpv4a)
Ian's Twitter handle is @IMillhiser. The website for 'Think Progress' is www.ThinkProgress.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers and Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
They discuss the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, the list of potential candidates that President Obama might nominate to replace him, and the politics of Republicans indicating that they will block anyone the President would nominate, despite there being 340 days left in his Presidency.
Ian's Twitter handle is @IMillhiser and the website for Think Progress is www.ThinkProgress.org.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss what the presidential candidates have been saying about manufacturing and why it is going to matter even more as the campaign moves ahead to states like South Carolina and Ohio, where manufacturing plays a bigger role.
Scott Paul's Twitter handle is @ScottPaulAAM and the website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org.
Leslie is joined by two guests to analyze the sixth Democratic debate, which featured former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders.
The first guest is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad also writes a weekly blog for EpicTimes.com and is a lecturer in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.BannonCR.com.
The second guest is Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
His newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
Nicholas's Twitter handle is @NWapshott and the website for Newsweek is www.Newsweek.com.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
- Erica Hellerstein, Investigative Reporter for ThinkProgress.org. Her Twitter handle is @E_Hellerstein.
Michele and Erica discuss the situation on the ground in Flint, Michigan, where the city is still suffering from a water poisoning disaster.
- Benton Strong, Managing Director of Communications at the Center for American Progress. His Twitter handle is @BentonStrong.
Michele and Benton discuss the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to temporarily block the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, which would have limited emissions from power plants that are polluting our air and causing global warming.
- Maryam Adamu and Rebecca Ullrich, both who work for the Early Childhood Policy team at the Center For American Progress.
Michele, Maryam and Rebecca discuss the types of developmental problems that children in Flint, Michigan may face after getting led poisoning through their water supply.
- Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Executive Director of Common Cause Maryland.
Michele and Jennifer discuss the new policy in Maryland that will restore the right to vote for ex-felons in the state.
- Giovanna Gray, the Washington Editor for Glamour Magazine and Layla Zaidane, Managing Director for Generation Progress, a national organization that works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges.
Their Twitter handles are @GiovannaGray and @layla_says.
Michele, Giovanna and Layla discuss women in voting and the 2016 Democratic Primary race.
- Chelsea Parsons, Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy at the Center for American Progress. Her Twitter handle is @ChelseaCParsons.
Michele and Chelsea discuss last week's decision by a divided panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Appeals Court to strike down Maryland’s ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.
- Emily Tisch Sussman, Campaign Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @EmTSuss.
Michele and Emily discuss the 2016 Democratic and Republican primary races.
- Scott B. Swenson, Vice President for Communications for Common Cause, a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. Scott's Twitter handle is @SBSwenson.
Michele and Scott discuss whether our Government should require Federal Contractors to list Campaign Gifts, as well as the broader issue of money in politics.
- Rebecca Vallas, Managing Director for the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress. Her Twitter handle is @RebeccaVallas.
Michele and Rebecca discuss poverty in America and how they feel the 2016 Presidential candidates have done in addressing the issue during their campaigns thus far.
- Alejandro Dávila Fragoso, a Reporter for Climate Progress, which provides the progressive perspective on climate science, climate solutions, and climate politics.
Michele and Alejandro discuss how California and Massachusetts are leading the U.S. Solar Boom.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is
Leslie is joined by friend and Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
They discuss the main takeaways from the New Hampshire primary on both the Democratic and Republican sides.
During the second half of the interview, Executive Producer Mark Grimaldi guest hosts and is also joined by Brad Bannon. Mark and Brad talk about the broader issues of the Democratic and Republican primary races, including who the Democrats would have the best chance of beating in November.
Brad Bannon's Twitter handle is @BradBannon. His website is www.Bannoncr.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. as well as postings in Nicaragua, Portugal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman (twice), Iraq and Jerusalem.
The two discuss the implications of the Syrian city of Aleppo being almost completely surrounded by pro-Assad ground forces (backed by Russian airstrikes), including what is likely to happen to the 300,000 civilians in the city.
They also discuss how the Syrian Refugee crisis has affected the European Union.
Ambassador Grappo held a number of senior positions in the State Department including U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and Charge' d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Recently, he was named a distinguished Fellow at the Center for Middle East Studies of the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers, and in the final segment, Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
They preview and discuss the New Hampshire primary for both the Democrats and Republicans.
This includes, but isn't limited to:
-Why the Democratic polls have been all over the place the past few days (with some having Bernie Sanders winning New Hampshire by as many as 20 points, while others having his margin of victory at just 7 points)
-How the state having 40% of their voters registered as Independents affects the race
-How the fact that New Hampshire has an 'open primary' where voters can decide whether to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary at the last minute can add to the surprises on election day
-How it is that as many as 40% of voters make a decision on who they're going to vote for in the final 24 hours leading up to the actual voting
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad's Twitter handle is @BradBannon and his website is www.bannoncr.com.
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Leslie is joined by Steve Phillips, a national political leader, civil rights lawyer, author, and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. His new book is titled "Brown is the New White: How a Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority."
The two of them discuss Steve's piece for 'The Nation' entitled "To Fix the Racial Wealth Gap, We Need Solutions That Sound Radical" (http://tinyurl.com/jct23h3).
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Leslie is joined by Dr. Zainab Chaudry, a spokeswoman and Maryland Outreach Manager for the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.
They discuss President Obama's first visit to a U.S. Mosque during his presidency, as well as Muslim life in America.
Dr. Chaudry's Twitter handle is @ZainabNC and the website for CAIR is www.CAIR.com.
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Leslie is joined by Goldie Taylor, a veteran journalist, opinion writer and cable news political analyst. She is currently Editor-At-Large at The Daily Beast, where she covers national elections and social justice issues.
They discuss this week's Democratic town hall and debate, as well as the state of the overall race. They also touch a bit on the Republican primary race as well.
Goldie Taylor's Twitter handle is @GoldieTaylor and the website for 'The Daily Beast' is www.TheDailyBeast.com.
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Leslie is joined by Brian Rosenwald, a fellow at Robert A Fox Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania and an instructor at Penn.
They discuss a piece that Brian co-wrote with Michael Smerconish for CNN entitled "Ted Cruz and Donald Trump: Signs of conservative media's grip on GOP."
Brian Rosenwald conducts research for the Slate Podcast Whistlestop and a book companion to the podcast. Brian works at the intersection of 4 disciplines— history, political science, media studies, and communications.
Brian's Twitter handle is @BrianRos1 and his website is www.BrianRosenwald.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss new developments in the Flint Water Crisis. This includes neither Michigan Governor Rick Snyder nor former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley being present during the House Oversight Committee's hearing on the Flint water crisis, and the FBI now joining a criminal investigation of the water crisis.
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Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
They discuss the state of the Democratic and Republican primaries heading into New Hampshire.
Professor Zelizer has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book, "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society" is available on Amazon.com.
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Dr. Michael Hansen, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the Deputy Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy.
The two discuss America's record $1.3 trillion dollar student loan debt crisis, including how it got this bad, and how we might go about fixing the problem.
Dr. Hansen's Twitter handle is @DrMikeHansen. The website for 'The Brookings Institute' is www.Brookings.edu.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Michelle Tang, who writes a blog for 'The Huffington Post' generally focused on politics and religion.
The two discuss Michelle's article for 'The Huffington Post' entitled "Where Did the Republican Party Go?", where Michelle examines how the GOP has changed over the past 30 years on issues like taxes and policies and rhetoric toward women. (http://tinyurl.com/jqfd5zl)
Michelle Tang's Twitter handle is @Michelle_Tang. The website for 'The Huffington Post' is www.HuffingtonPost.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is re-joined by good friend Brad Bannon during the first of this two hours. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie and Brad analyze the results of the Iowa Caucuses on both the Democratic and Republican sides, before looking ahead to the rest of the primary states.
During the second hour, Leslie is joined by callers as they give their reactions to the Iowa caucus results and what they think about the state of the races for both the Democrats and Republicans.
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Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss the comments by Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, who directs the coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, where he slammed the idea of carpet bombing ISIS and killing innocent people in the meantime being "inconsistent with our values." (Source: http://tinyurl.com/zt5s8ef)
Leslie's guest, Colonel Leighton, in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. He has held assignments all around the world and at every level of command, to include tactical deployed units, the US Special Operations Command, national agencies, as well as the Joint Staff in the Pentagon.
Recently, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as a Military Analyst for CNN.
His Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton and his website is www.CedricLeighton.com.
Leslie is joined by P.G Sittenfeld, Cincinnati City Councilman and Democratic Candidate for Senate in the state of Ohio.
They discuss P.G.'s campaign for Senate, including his strong approach on common sense gun reforms in America.
P.G.'s Twitter handle is @PGSittenfeld and his website is www.PGSittenfeld.com.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Isaac Bogoch, a tropical infectious disease specialist at the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network.
They discuss what you need to know about the Zika Virus, including how it spreads, what prevention measures you should take, and what travel guidelines you should follow.
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Leslie is joined by Emily Cadei, Newsweek's Political Correspondent.
They discuss what the key demographics will be for both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the Iowa Caucus this coming Monday.
Emily's Twitter handle is @EmilyCadei and the website for Newsweek is www.Newsweek.com.
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Leslie is joined by Michael Shure, a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America, as well as multiple callers'
We discuss Republican front-runner Donald Trump's decision to skip tonight's GOP Debate, as well as how it will affect his chances at winning Iowa and the GOP nomination, and how it will affect the debate's TV ratings.
Michael Shure's Twitter handle is @MichaelShure.
Leslie is joined by Katharine Barrett, an Al Jazeera America correspondent and a national Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist based in Seattle, who is reporting live from Burns, Oregon.
They discuss Ammon Bundy and seven of his associates being arrested, as well as one of his associates being killed during the arrests. They also discuss how the FBI has now blockaded the Oregon Wildlife Refuge and urged the remaining occupiers to leave.
Al Jazeera America's website is www.America.AlJazerra.com and its Twitter handle is @AJAM.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, which is a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Mark and Brad discuss how former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg running as an Independent would affect the 2016 presidential race. They also discuss GOP front-runner Donald Trump refusing to participate in the Republican debate on Fox News due to Megyn Kelly being on of the moderators.
Brad Bannon's Twitter handle is @BradBannon. His website is www.Bannoncr.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Ben Jacobs, a political reporter for The Guardian.
Mark and Ben discuss Ben's recent article for 'The Guardian' entitled "How the Iowa caucuses work: a confusing election process explained." (http://tinyurl.com/zboaqxs)
Ben Jacobs' Twitter handle is @BenCJacobs. The website for 'The Guardian' is www.TheGuardian.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Leslie is joined by callers as we discuss CNN's Democratic Town Hall between Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley. We also play some audio clips from the town hall as well.
Leslie is rejoined by John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com, an American left wing political blog.
They discuss the news that Texas grand jury that was investigating accusations of misconduct against Planned Parenthood has instead indicted two abortion opponents who made undercover videos of the organization.
They also discuss John's related article entitled "When Will Carly Fiorina Apologize To Planned Parenthood?"
John's Twitter handle is @JohnAmato. The website for Crooks and Liars is www.CrooksAndLiars.com.
Leslie is rejoined by Olivier Knox, the Chief Washington Corespondent for Yahoo News.
We discuss how President Obama came what sounded close to endorsing Hillary Clinton during a podcast interview this past Monday. We also discuss what other sitting Presidents have done as far as endorsements.
Olivier's Twitter handle is @OKnox. The website for Yahoo News is www.News.Yahoo.com.
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Leslie is re-joined by good friend Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They discuss who Brad thinks will win the Iowa Caucuses (and New Hampshire primaries) on both the Democratic and Republican sides. They also discuss how important the results of these two contests will ultimately be in the entire presidential race.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss how former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg running for President as an Independent would affect the 2016 Presidential race. This comes after the New York Times reported over the weekend that Bloomberg is considering a run for President. (http://tinyurl.com/jm9lbgj)
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I'm joined by two guests this hour to discuss former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's blaming President Obama for her son Track's PTSD.
First, I'm joined by Matt Miller, the chief policy officer at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Miller is also a Navy veteran who has served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and multiple tours in Iraq and most recently Afghanistan.
Miller, as well as IAVA President Paul Rieckhoff, said it is not President Obama's fault if Track Palin has PTSD and that it is wrong to politicize the subject.
Next, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Coleman, Psychologist and author of the new book Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces. Dr. Coleman specializes in Post Traumatic Stress, grief and anxiety, with over 30 years of experience.
He has appeared nationally on shows such as OPRAH, TODAY and National Public Radio and was recently interviewed by TIME magazine.
Dr. Coleman discusses the broader subject of PTSD in our soldiers.
Matt Miller's Twitter handle is @MMiller_IAVA and the website for IAVA is www.IAVA.org.
Dr. Paul Coleman's website is www.FindingPieceInYourHeart.com.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss how the Citizens United Supreme Court decision six years ago, which allows unlimited anonymous political donations, has affected our Democracy. We also discuss Hillary Clinton's editorial for CNN entitled "The cure for Citizens United is more democracy." (http://tinyurl.com/z7w6dmj)
I'm rejoined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
We discuss Ian's piece for www.ThinkProgress.org entitled "Justice Ginsburg Hands Surprise Victory To Consumers Over Big Business." (http://tinyurl.com/hbfwpls)
Ian is the Author of "Injustices: The Supreme Court's Nearly Unbroken History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted." His Twitter handle is @IMillhiser.
The Twitter handle for Think Progress is @ThinkProgress and their website is www.ThinkProgress.org.
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I'm joined by Philip Wallach, a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution.
We discuss his recent article for Brookings entitled "If Republicans nominate Trump, can an independent win the presidency?" (http://tinyurl.com/zdjo8w3)
Philip's Twitter handle is @PhillipWallach. The website for Brookings is www.Brookings.edu.
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I'm joined by Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor and Publisher of The Nation.
We discuss her article for 'The Washington Post' entitled "The poisoning of Flint," which discusses the water crisis in Flint, Michigan under Republican Governor Rick Snyder. (http://tinyurl.com/hsrkr4q)
Katrina's Twitter handle is @KatrinaNation. The Twitter handle for 'The Nation' is @TheNation. Their website is www.TheNation.com.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Senate Democrats successfully blocked a bill aimed at "pausing" Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the U.S. They were able to do this by linking the bill to an amendment that called for the Senate to hold a vote on Republican front-runner Donald Trump's proposal to ban all Muslims from entering America. Senate Republicans did not want to go on record voting for or against the proposal, which resulted in the refugee bill failing to garner enough votes for a filibuster proof majority. (They only received 55 of the necessary 60 votes)
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Leslie is joined by Eric Heins, President of the California Teachers Association.
They discuss the Supreme Court case of "Friedrichs v the California Teachers Association."
The lawsuit challenges the authority of the CTA and other public-employee unions to collect mandatory fees, a main source of their income and, by extension, their power. (source: http://tinyurl.com/zd73yha)
TWITTER: @EricHeins and @CATeachersAssoc
WEBSITE: www.CTA.org
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, who has written the Beat since 1999.
Mark and John discuss John's recent article for 'The Nation' entitled "Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows." (http://www.thenation.com/article/outcry-over-austerity-crisis-in-flint-grows/)
John Nichols' Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising. The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at the Huffington Post, longtime writer on social welfare and health care, and the author of the 2007 book "Sick: The untold story of America's healthcare crisis."
The two discuss Jonathan's article for The Huffington Post entitled "Bernie Sanders Releases Health Plan And It's Even More Ambitious Than You Thought." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-health-plan_us_569c3ddde4b0b4eb759ecf51)
Jonathan Cohn's Twitter handle is @CitizenCohn. The website for 'The Huffington Post' is www.HuffingtonPost.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Academy Awards, where #OscarsSoWhite began trending on Twitter following the second consecutive year that all 40 Oscar nominations went to white actors and actresses.
African-American director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith announced yesterday, on MLK Day, that they will boycott next month's Academy Awards ceremony.
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Leslie is rejoined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers Union.
We discuss how the richest 1% in America are trying to divide workers based on race, religion, sexual preference and more. This is covered in Fred's recent blog for The Huffington Post entitled "Hate Costs Workers Dearly." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fred-redmond/hate-costs-workers-dearly_b_8979612.html)
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I'm rejoined by joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
We discuss Sunday's Democratic debate between Senator Bernie Sanders, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley. This includes exchanges between Clinton and Sanders on his voting record regarding guns, his healthcare plan, and much more.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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Leslie is re-joined by good friend Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They review the Republican debate from the evening before (1-14-16).
Then they go over the state of the Democratic primary, including Iowa and New Hampshire.
Leslie and Brad also discuss why they think the Democratic Debate schedule was so poorly planned, with a large majority of the debates being scheduled on weekends when TV viewership is very low. There is also the matter of the DNC scheduling many less debates than the RNC did for their candidates.
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Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today. She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.
Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout the show).
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Emily Tisch Sussman, Campaign Director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Her Twitter handle is @EmTSuss.
Michele and Emily preview tonight's GOP Debate. -
Elizabeth Wydra, Chief Counsel for the Constitutional Accountability Center. Her Twitter handle is @ElizabethWydra.
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Glynda Carr, Co-Founder of 'Higher Heights,' which seeks to harness Black women's political power and leadership potential. Her Twitter handle is @GlyndaCarr.
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Sarah Audelo, Political and Field Director for 'Rock The Vote.' Her Twitter Handle is @SarahAudelo.
Michele and Sarah discuss millennials and voting. -
Matt Lee-Ashley, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Public Lands at American Progress, focusing on energy, environment, and public lands. His Twitter handle is @MLeeAshley.
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Tim Daly, Director for Campaigns, Guns and Crime, at the Center for American Progress; and Igor Volsky, the Director of Video and Contributing Editor of ThinkProgress.org. His Twitter handle is @igorvolsky.
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William Danvers, a Senior Fellow at American Progress, where he works on a range of national security issues.
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Lisa Gilbert, Director of Public Citizen's Congress Watch Division. Her Twitter handle is @Lisa_PubCitizen.
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Angela Maria Kelley, Executive Director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund and a Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress.
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Nikki Fisher, Executive Director of 'The Bus Project,' which engages new folks in democracy, builds a great future and empowers great people to lead it in the state of Oregon. Nikki's Twitter hanldle is @NikkiMJFisher.
Michele and Nikki discuss the new automatic voter registration system that began in Oregon this month.
Michele Jawando's Twitter handle is @MicheleJawando.
The website for "The Center for American Progress" is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.
Leslie is joined by callers as they listen to portions of President Obama's final State of the Union Address and discuss how they thought the President did, as well as what they thought of the GOP Response by South Carolina's Republican Governor Nikki Haley.
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Leslie is joined by Jane Waldfogel, Compton Foundation Centennial Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, and Visiting Professor at London School of Economics about her recent book "Too Many Children Left Behind."
The belief that with hard work and determination, all children have the opportunity to succeed in life is a cherished part of the American Dream. Yet, increased inequality in America has made that dream more difficult for many to obtain.
Jane discourses on her thoughts about racial and economic inequality, and how even with assistance, the system often leads to a growing achievement gap across generations.
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Leslie is joined by Ken Hall, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer and President of Teamsters Local 175 in West Virginia.
They discuss how working men and women are getting together in West Virginia to tell their legislators that 'right to work' is wrong for West Virginians since it will allow corporate interests to weaken worker protections and drive down wages.
The Twitter handle for the Teamsters is @Teamsters and their website is www.Teamster.org.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Gabriel Thompson, Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing at San Jose State University and a contributor to The Nation.
The two discuss Gabriel's recent story he published, "This Is What $15 an Hour Looks Like," which was supported by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit journalism group.
Gabriel Thompson's Twitter handle is @G_Thompson1. The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Dr. Candace Johnson, currently President & CEO, the Wallace Family Chair in Translational Research, and Professor of Oncology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Mark and Dr. Johnson discuss the Vice President's push to spearhead a new initiative that aims to double the rate of progress in finding a cure for Cancer. They also discuss new and exciting areas of research being done to find a cure, including Immunotherapy.
The Twitter handle for Roswell Park Cancer Institute is @RoswellPark and their website is www.RoswellPark.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
Julian and Mark discuss how divisive America's current political system is, how that compares to our past, and if/when that will change in the future.
Professor Zelizer has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book, "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society" is available on Amazon.com.
Julian's Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
I'm joined by Hunter Walker, Yahoo News’ national correspondent. Hunter covers national affairs and the 2016 race with a focus on the Hillary Clinton campaign.
We discuss how Senators Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are polling in the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.
TWITTER HANDLES: @HunterW and @YahooNews
WEBSITE: www.News.Yahoo.com
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I'm rejoined by John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com.
We discuss the 'birther' movement against Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz from within his own party.
John Amato is also the co-author of "Over the Cliff: How Obama's Election Drove the American Right Insane," which can be found on Amazon.com.
TWITTER: @JohnAmato
WEBSITE: www.CrooksandLiars.com
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For the first part of our conversation in discussing how President Obama's presidency will be remembered, I'm joined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
Then, for the remainder of the conversation, I take calls from people who share their thoughts on what they have liked and disliked about President Obama's presidency and how they think it will be remembered in history.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com). His Twitter handle is @NWapshott.
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I'm rejoined by Zack Ford, the editor of ThinkProgress LGBT at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
We discuss his newest blog for ThinkProgress entitled "David Bowie’s Impact On Gender And Sexuality Is Everywhere" (http://tinyurl.com/hhgoe58)
Zack's Twitter handle is @ZackFord. The website for ThinkProgress is www.ThinkProgress.org.
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Leslie is joined by David Green, a member of the executive board of SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 721.
They discuss the Supreme Court case of "Friedrichs v the California Teachers Association."
The lawsuit challenges the authority of the CTA and other public-employee unions to collect mandatory fees, a main source of their income and, by extension, their power. (source: http://tinyurl.com/zd73yha)
Devoted to protecting the rights of children and families, David Green has served as a social worker for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services for the past 15 years and is a member of the executive board of SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 721.
He lead his colleagues in their campaign to keep LA children safe by putting modern technology in the hands of front line social workers and bringing caseload into line with national standards.
David also is the founder and executive director of Noise for the Needy, a non-profit organization that organizes benefit concert events for various charities.
The website for SEIU is www.SEIU.org and their Twitter handle is @SEIU.
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Leslie is rejoined by by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
During the interview we discuss the following four issues:
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How Republican presidential candidates are approaching the trade issue
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Factory Jobs and Robots
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State of the Union Preview
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China: The state of its markets and the effect overcapacity is having on domestic industry. Also, a discussion on China's currency manipulation and how it affects Americans
WEBSITE: www.AmericanManufacturing.org
TWITTER HANDLE: @ScottPaulAAM
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Leslie is re-joined by good friend Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Hillary Clinton for her husband, former President Bill Clinton, having an affair in the 90s. They also discuss the response by the Clintons.
Brad and Leslie also touch on the December jobs report and the overall job numbers for the year of 2015.
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In our open phones hour, Leslie is joined by callers as they chat about the ongoing standoff in Oregon between militiamen, led by Ammon Bundy, and local and federal law enforcement officials as it enters it's fifth day. What do they want? For federal lawmakers to give back government owned land to the people of Oregon. Funny considering the land is technically owned by the taxpayers.
Question: Why were Ferguson protesters met with tear gas and tanks, yet Oregon militia are allowed to break into a building and occupy it with no response for days?
How would this situation be handled if armed black men had taken over the federal building in Oregon? Would there be shots fired?
Leslie is rejoined by Zack Ford, the editor of ThinkProgress LGBT at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
In a notably provocative legal order Wednesday, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore issued an order directing Alabama probate judges to not issue any marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Keep in mind that Federal Courts trump State Courts.
Is this legal after the Obergefell ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in ALL 50 states!? In short, Zack says NO! This is just another Kim Davis!
Leslie is rejoined by Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C..
Ambassador Grappo explains the situation that is ongoing between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Iran's government accused Saudi Arabia of "intentionally" striking its embassy in Yemen, another incident that is likely to ratchet up tensions between Tehran and Riyadh and imperil efforts to forge peace in Syria and combat ISIS.
His expertise on these issues is something that we always appreciate on the program, as he served in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East while with the state department. He claims that this feud stems from simmering anger from the 1979 Iranian revolution. We can't ignore the sectarian overtones to this conflict, and Gary says that we may see new alliances drawn.
Leslie is joined by Hyun Lee, a member of the US-Korea Solidarity Committee for Peace and Democracy and a fellow with the Korea Policy Institute. They discuss the nuclear test that North Korea claims to have completed with an H-bomb and the UN's reaction.
How much weight does the UN's comments hold at this point? Will North Korea ultimate become a bigger problem to the US than ISIS? Hyun and Leslie cover all of these angles.
Leslie is joined by callers and they discuss and debate President Obama's Executive Orders on guns, including the order to help narrow the 'Gun Show Loophole' through expanded background checks on gun purchases.
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Leslie is rejoined by Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC.
They discuss the details of President Obama's planned Executive Orders on guns. They also debate a caller who disagrees with the move to expand background checks, because he fears it would lead to confiscating guns.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a pr consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller The Real McCain, a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
Cliff Schecter's Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, who has written the Beat since 1999.
John and Mark discuss what led to the Great Recession in 2008, and what Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and (to a certain extent) Donald Trump have said they will do to prevent Wall Street from causing another economic collapse.
John Nichols' Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising. The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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I'm joined by Cecillia Wang, Director of the Immigrants' Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union.
We discuss raids (many during the early morning) targeting and deporting families who have come to the U.S. after fleeing violence in Central America.
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I'm joined by Allen Schauffler, Pacific Northwest Correspondent for Al Jazeera America.
We discuss the armed militiamen who took over a federal building in Oregon, what they're saying their demands are, how law enforcement is responding, and whether they are 'protesters' or 'Domestic Terrorists.'
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I'm rejoined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow. We discuss his blog for CNN.com/Opinion entitled: "Are Early Primary States Overhyped?"
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com.
He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation.
His most recent book, "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society," will soon be out in paperback.
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I'm joined by Hal Sparks, who currently stars in Lab Rats on DisneyXD, known by many as Michael Novotny on Showtimes Queer As Folk. He is the former host of Talk Soup and often discusses politics on 'The Stephanie Miller Show.'
We discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Hillary Clinton for her husband, former President Bill Clinton, having an affair in the 90s. We also discuss the response by the Clintons.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Nicholas Wapshott, Opinion Editor of Newsweek, guest host for Leslie this hour.
They analyze the GOP debate on National Security and Terrorism. This includes the battles between Jeb Bush and Donald Trump, Rand Paul and Donald Trump, Rand Paul and Chris Christie, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, and much more.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com. You can follow Nicholas on Twitter @NWapshott, and Mark Grimaldi @MarkJGrimaldi.
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Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined by Bob Deans, director of strategic engagement for the National Resources Defense Coucil (NRDC).
Bob helps to breakdown the details of this past weekend's historic Climate Agreement reached by nearly 200 countries. The goals of the agreement are to tackle the threat of climate change and accelerate the shift to clean energy around the world.
Bob also explains why the move towards clean energy is not only good for the climate, but also presents huge economic opportunities for America and for the world.
The NRDC's Twitter handle is @NRDC.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
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I'm joined by Fatima Dadabhoy, the Council on American-Islamic Relation's (CAIR’s) senior civil rights attorney for the Greater Los-Angeles Area Chapter.
We discuss the fallout that Muslim Americans are having to deal with following the terrorist shootings in San Bernardino.
TWITTER: @CAIRLA and @CAIRNational
WEBSITE: www.CAIR.com
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I'm joined by Karen J. Greenberg, the Director of the Center on National Security, and a noted expert on national security, terrorism, and civil liberties.
We discuss why women join ISIS.
Karen is the author of The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo’s First 100 Days, which was selected as one of the best books of 2009 by The Washington Post. She is co-editor with Joshua L. Dratel of The Torture Papers: The Road to Abu Ghraib (2005) and editor of many books, including The Torture Debate in America (2006).
Her work has appeared in many collections and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and on major news channels.
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I'm joined by Chuck Hibbert, consultant for the National School Safety and Security Service and President and CEO of Hibbert Safe School Consulting.
We discuss the decision to close all Los Angeles Unified schools thanks to a bomb threat via email, and whether that was the correct decision.
Chuck is is a Certified School Safety Specialist, Certified Master Level Instructor in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Workplace Violence, and has Terrorism/Anti-Terrorism training from the U.S Attorney's Office.
Some of his work has been published in the Magazine for National School Safety as well as the Magazine of the American Society for Industrial Security.
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss why more has not been done to curb gun violence in the three years that have passed since the Sandy Hook Massacre in Newtown, CT. Since then, an American child has died by a gun every other day (http://tinyurl.com/zmsb36d), and the nation's four biggest gun makers have raked in $632M in profits (http://tinyurl.com/qjdfyp2).
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I'm joined by Roxanne Brown, the Assistant Legislative Director of the United Steelworkers (USW), and Holly Hart, Assistant to the International President and Legislative Director for the USW.
We discuss the USW's role at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, where they urged participating countries to retrain and provide transition assistance to workers in industries that will be affected by attempts to curb carbon pollution.
We then discussed how the proposed TPP would injure working Americans and foster the closing and off-shoring of vital American industry, such as steel, aluminum and vehicle manufacturing.
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In this hour my co-host Brad Bannon and I discuss with callers the recent polls that have come out indicating over half of all Americans disagree with Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
We also discuss reaction from the other GOP candidates, Ted Cruz and Chris Christie's rise in the polls in Iowa and New Hampshire respectively, and white supremacist groups endorsement of Trump.
In this hour my co-host Brad Bannon and I discuss the possibility of another government shutdown. This time it would be under the watch of new House Speaker Paul Ryan. The shutdown could have occurred today, December 11th, but Congress passed a temporary spending bill to extend the deadline until next Wednesday.
Key 'riders' of the bill include the funding of Planned Parenthood and the Syrian Resettlement Program. The spending bill looks to increase the budget of the US government by about $66 billion.
I'm joined by callers as we react to Conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's comments that black students don’t need affirmative action because they benefit from a 'slower track.' We also discuss whether using affirmative action as part of the college application process is a good idea or not.
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I'm joined Dr. Brett Nelson, Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at California State University-San Bernardino. We discuss how to talk to your children about the mass shooting that took place in San Bernardino, CA earlier this month.
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I'm joined by Michael Shure, a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America. We discuss how the Republican party will have a tough time standing with Donald Trump any longer after his latest proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the country. It's a topic inspired by Matt Bai's article entitled "It’s either Trump or the Republican Party. Not both." (https://www.yahoo.com/politics/it-s-either-trump-or-1317957587198006.html)
Twitter Handles: @MichaelShure and @AJAM
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss Time Magazine choosing German Chancellor Angela Merkel as its Person of the Year for 2015. Merkel beat out Black Lives Matter activists, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, transgender figure Caitlyn Jenner, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and businessman-reality TV star-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
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I'm rejoined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
We discuss GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump threatening to run as an Independent for President after he faced criticism from multiple prominent Republicans following his proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S.
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss Donald Trump's plan to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. We also discuss the reactions to his plan from other prominent Republicans including House Speaker Paul Ryan, former Vice President Dick Cheney and fellow GOP Presidential candidate Senator Lindsay Graham.
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I'm joined by Rome Aloise, Teamsters International Vice President, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 853 in San Leandro, Calif.
We discuss shuttle drivers who transport Facebook employees to and from work joining Teamsters Local 853 in San Leandro, CA. They also ratified a strong agreement providing for significant wages, benefit improvements and gains mirroring or exceeding the Facebook/Loop Transportation contract already in place.
These drivers join a growing number of Silicon Valley workers choosing Teamsters.
Twitter: @IBTRome and @Teamsters
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I'm joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
We discuss Monday's 7-2 vote by the U.S. Supreme Court to refuse to take up a challenge to a Chicago suburb's ban on the sale or possession of semi-automatic weapons or high-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Twitter Handles: @IMillhiser and @ThinkProgress
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I'm joined by Gayle Lemmon, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of the New York Times best sellers Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana.
We discuss what it means now that women can now serve in all combat roles in the U.S. Military.
Twitter: @GayleLemmon
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss President Obama's oval office address regarding Terrorism, ISIS, San Bernardino and guns.
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I'm joined by Amjad Mahmood Khan, an Adjunct Professor at UCLA Law School, a litigation partner at a Los Angeles firm and volunteers as National Director of Public Affairs for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. We discuss Muslim Americans' reactions to San Bernardino and what they can do to send a message that they are firmly against Islamic extremism.
I'm joined by Political Strategist and friend Brad Bannon, along with callers, as we discuss whether America's concern after the San Bernardino mass shooting should be guns, terrorism, or both.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
During the first half of the hour I'm joined by Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc., a US defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
We discuss the potential motives behind the San Bernardino shooting, including terrorism and workplace violence.
During the second half of the hour, I'm joined by callers as we discuss how to stop the epidemic of gun violence in America.
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I'm joined by Hussam Ayloush, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Greater Los-Angeles Area Chapter since 1998. We discuss what Muslim Americans are feeling after the San Bernardino shooting.
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I'm joined by Matthew Heron, retired Chief of the Organized Crime Section in the Criminal Investigative Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. Along with callers, we discuss today's mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA where there are currently a reported 14 people dead and 17 people injured.
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I'm joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. We discuss AAM's 2015 Made In America Gift Guide. Why is it important to try to shop American during the Holidays? As Scott Paul tells us, if Americans spent only $60 more per year on American made gifts, we'd create 200,000 new manufacturing jobs!
Here is a link to AAM's 2015 Made In America Gift Guide - http://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/entry/2015-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria starts the show by discussing what she finds to be the most interesting stories from today's headlines.
Next, she is joined by Khalil Jahshan, who serves currently as Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC, a new progressive American think tank focusing on U.S, foreign policy in the Middle East.
They discuss the hate and xenophobia being spewed by GOP front-runner Donald Trump, including his dangerous rhetoric regarding Muslims. They also discuss in detail how well vetted Syrian Refugees are before being allowed to enter America.
To begin the second hour, Victoria is joined by Dr. Harlan Ullman, who serves on the Senior Advisory boards for Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), one of NATO’s two strategic commanders, and Commander of U.S. European Command (EUCOM).
They discuss today's meeting between President Obama and French President François Hollande regarding ISIS. Dr. Ullman also highlights where he disagrees with President Obama's strategy on defeating ISIS.
To close out the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they dive back into the hate and xenophobia being spread by Republican Presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Nicholas Wapshott, Opinion Editor of Newsweek, guest host for Leslie this hour.
Donald Trump has risen in two National GOP polls following multiple hateful and xenophobic statements he's made since the terrorist attacks in Paris. Mark and Nicholas are joined by callers as they discuss what this says about today's Republican party.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com. You can follow Nicholas on Twitter @NWapshott, and Mark Grimaldi @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
He's joined during the first portion of the hour by Jamie McDonald, the Founder of Generosity Inc. and the head of civic campaigns for 92Y, the Founders of #GivingTuesday.
Jamie helps to explain 'Giving Tuesday,' a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. She also gives some great examples of charity done during previous Giving Tuesdays. Finally, she provides some excellent ways that people can get involved in 'Giving Tuesday' this year.
Jamie's Twitter handle is @Genero_City and 92Y's website is www.GivingTuesday.org.
During the final portion of the hour, Mark is joined by Ellen Ratner, the White House Correspondent and Bureau Chief for The Talk Radio News Service. She is also the founder of a wonderful charity called "Goats For the Old Goat," which is what we discuss during the interview. The organization give goats to returning former slaves and people in South Sudan because of the ongoing civil conflict.
Goats can graze easily on the grasses of Southern Sudan. They provide milk (up to a liter a day) and cheese. She goats multiply. Goats are used for food and their dung is used as fertilizer. By pooling resources, neighbors can begin micro-businesses as small dairies.
Ellen Ratner's website is www.goatsfortheoldgoat.com and her Twitter handle is @EllenRatner.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Brad Bannon, Democratic Political Strategist, guest host for Leslie this hour.
They discuss Thursday's comments by GOP front runner Donald Trump that, if elected President, he would require all Muslim Americans to register in a database and carry special IDs.
Mark's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi and Brad's is @BradBannon.
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I'm joined by Political Strategist and friend Brad Bannon, along with callers, as we discuss the House voting by a margin of 289-137 to "essentially halt a program aimed at resettling thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland," as per nbcnews.com.
They also discuss Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump saying that he'd advocate for Muslim Americans to be forced to register in a database and carry special IDs.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss how the Paris Attacks and the Syrian Refugees are affecting American Politics.
I'm joined by David Rocah, a Senior Staff Attorney in the Baltimore office of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, where, since 2001, he has worked on significant cases involving free speech, police misconduct, lesbian and gay rights, privacy, reproductive freedom, and election law, among other issues.
We discuss the story of ten different passengers being removed from two different flights in America after the Paris Attacks because some felt they looked 'suspicious.' But, the fact is that it's simply that they were "flying while Muslim," as CAIR spokesman Ibrahim Hooper puts it.
The ACLU of Maryland's website is www.ACLU-MD.org and their Twitter handle is @ACLU_MD.
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss 25 Republican Governors wanting to block all Syrian Refugees from their states after one terrorist snuck into France with the refugees.
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I'm joined by Victor Nieblas, The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) President for the 2015-2016 term. We discuss the AILA's Immigration report card for President Obama. We cover four major areas: 1. Refugee and humanitarian protection, 2. Legal Immigration, 3. Enforcement, and 4. Relief for the undocumented.
The Twitter handle for our guest, Victor Nieblas, is @VictorNieblas. His organization's website is www.AILA.org.
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I'm joined by callers as we discuss the world's response to the ISIS terrorist attacks that occurred this past Friday in Paris. We also discuss the 19 American states now refusing to take in Syrian Refugees after the attacks in France. In addition, we discuss Donald Trump's statement that he'd strongly consider monitoring and possibly closing American mosques if he was President.
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I'm joined by three different guests this hour as we cover three different angles of the aftermath of the Paris Attacks.
First, I'm rejoined by Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc. a US defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
We discuss the counter-terrorism and military responses by France and its allies in the wake of Friday's terrorist attacks by ISIS.
Second, I'm joined by Arsalan Bukhari, the Executive Director of the Washington state chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations). We discuss misplaced anger and distrust towards peaceful Muslims in the wake of Friday's terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris. We also discuss how ISIS and Islam are two very different things.
Third, I'm joined by Michael Shure, a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America, the U.S. cable news channel that covers domestic and international news. We discuss the political aftermath of Friday's terrorist attacks by ISIS. This includes reactions by Presidential candidates. There are also now 19 states that are refusing to take in Syrian Refugees in the wake of Friday's attacks.
In this hour my original topic of discussion was changed when me and my crew learned of a mass shooting that was ongoing in Paris, France. Originally, the reports were that 18 were dead, then 30, then 60. We now know that ISIS has claimed responsibility for 3 separate attacks that claimed 128 lives and left 180 injured (including Americans). These attacks come on the heels of the attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo which were also conducted by ISIS.
The shock of these events can be heard in not only my co-host Brad Bannon's voice, but also my own, and that of my callers. At the end of the hour, we briefly hear from President Obama as he addresses the ongoing situation in Paris.
Related Link --> http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/14/world/paris-attacks/index.html
In this segment, my good friend Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research and I discuss the upcoming Democratic Debate and how the three candidates: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O'Malley line up among one another and their GOP opponents.
In this hour I take callers on a new proposal from HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) that would effectively ban smoking in all federally run public housing units. This would amount to approximately 1.2 million homes across the country.
Many callers are torn, saying that it's a right of the individual to smoke if they'd like, but also saying that the health of others shouldn't be put in jeopardy. Bottom line, if the government owns your house, they have the right to do with it as they please. HUD won't be moving forward with the proposal until they hear from the public on both sides of the argument.
Side note: More than 228,000 of the nation’s public housing units are already smoke-free.
Today, I speak with Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates and recently, Colonel Leighton acquired his new position as one of CNN's Military Analysts. We discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East with ISIS and Syria.
The Obama administration is moving to designate the Islamic State’s murderous attacks on the Yazidi in Iraq an act of “genocide,” an extremely rare move intended to ratchet up international pressure against the terror organization.
I'm joined by callers as we analyze and discuss yesterday's fourth Republican debate. This includes not only how the candidates fared, but the topics of discussion in the debate as well.
I'm joined by Ali Velshi, the host of Al Jazeera America’s “Ali Velshi on Target,” as we analyze last night's fourth Republican debate.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss racist incidents at the University of Missouri that led the University's President to resign today. We also discuss race relations in America as a whole.
I'm joined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Now that the text of the TPP is finally available, we discuss how and why the agreement is actually worse than we thought after reading it.
Here is Leo's HuffPost blog from this week on the matter - http://tinyurl.com/nmq4y49
Leo's Twitter handle is @USWblogger and the USW's website is www.USW.org.
I'm joined by Political Strategist and friend Brad Bannon, along with callers, as we discuss if it is ever okay to discipline someone else's child. And if so, when it is and isn't okay to do so.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
I'm joined by Democratic Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as we preview the fourth Republican debate and discuss whether it's time for candidates who are polling low to drop out of the GOP primary race.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
I'm joined by callers as I discuss Latino groups who are pressuring SNL to drop Donald Trump as a host. The groups cite Trump's comments describing Mexican immigrants as “rapists” who are “bringing crime” and “bringing drugs” to the U.S. as the reason they don't want him hosting.
Juan Escalante, the director of digital campaigns for America’s Voice, had these comments about Trump hosting SNL: “[Latinos] do not want to see Trump’s racism or his anti-immigration message being satirized. There’s nothing funny about mass deportation. There’s nothing funny about separating families. There’s nothing funny about calling Mexicans ‘rapists’ and murderers. ... It’s a very poor show of judgement and it’s completely disrespectful to Latinos and viewers across the nation.” (Source: http://tinyurl.com/p2nbteh)
I'm joined by Kim Keller, Teamsters Human Right's Activist and David Kimbrue, who is a worker fired from Taylor Farms for Union Activities. We discuss a recent chemical spill at Taylor Farms in which management failed to evacuate the plant. During the incident, workers who complained about overpowering fumes were given dust masks and told to keep working. They suffered nose-bleeds, dizziness, vomiting and fainting. Among those taken away in ambulances, two were pregnant women. (http://tinyurl.com/pdoak8l)
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Marina Fang, an Associate Politics Editor at The Huffington Post.
They discuss President Obama's push for criminal justice reform. This includes executive action to 'ban the box,' which delays "asking questions about a job applicant's criminal history until later in the application process." (http://tinyurl.com/pratrap)
Marina's Twitter handle is @MarinaFang. You can read her work at www.HuffingtonPost.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Kate Black, the Executive Director at American Women, an affiliated organization of EMILY's List.
They discuss why GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan is a massive hypocrite when it comes to Paid Family Leave. This is because after saying he wouldn't sacrifice time with his family to take the Speaker position, he has come out against regular Americans being afforded that same benefit through Paid Family Leave.
They also discuss the details of a bill that was proposed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called the "FAMILY Act," which would establish national paid family and medical leave.
Kate Black's Twitter handle is @KateBlackDC and her organization's Twitter handle is @AmericanWomen. Their website is www.AmericanWomen.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Han Chen, the International Climate Advocate with the Natural Resource Defense Council’s International and Climate & Clean Air programs.
They discuss COP21, which is a crucial Climate Conference of 195 countries taking place at the end of this month. The goal of the conference is "to achieve a legally binding agreement, with universal participation among all nations, to keep global warming below what most scientists say is the critical threshold of 2 degrees Celsius of warming." (Source: http://tinyurl.com/ojpy2jv).
Han and Mark also discuss an article that Han wrote for the NRDC where she gave the countries that are participating in the conference 'Report Cards.' The report cards evaluate each country's national climate pledge ahead of COP21.
Here is a link to Han's piece - http://tinyurl.com/pdyoqma
Han's Twitter handle is @HanChen2010. You can read more of her work at www.NRDC.org.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by callers as they discuss a group of Republican Presidential candidates threatening to boycott future debates if their list of demands is not met. This comes after many of the candidates were critical of the questions they were asked by CNBC moderators at the GOP debate last week.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Cliff Schecter, the Founder and President of public relations and political strategy firm, Libertas LLC. They discuss two ballot initiatives that Ohioans will be voting on tomorrow. Ballot initiative #3 would legalize Marijuana (recreational and medicinal), while ballot initiative #2 (a 'poison pill' put on the ballot by Republicans to sink Marijuana legalization) would allow a handful of political cronies to have the final say on all ballot initiatives.
Cliff explains the issue very precisely in his piece for Cincinnati.com. - http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2015/10/25/schecter-lawmakers-real-monopolists/74599930/.
Cliff Schecter has worked on campaigns or as a PR consultant for everyone from former President Bill Clinton to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Schecter is the author of the 2008 Bestseller The Real McCain, a columnist for The Daily Beast and sits on the Board of the Ohio Innocence Project.
Cliff's Twitter handle is @CliffSchecter. You can read more of his work at www.TheDailyBeast.com.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Roane Carey, managing editor at 'The Nation.' They discuss the recent Syrian peace talks, as well as the United States sending about 50 special forces troops to Northern Syria to "train, advise and assist" local groups. They also discuss what the potential short and long term solutions to ending the war in Syria could be.
Mark Grimaldi's Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.
I'm joined by Democratic Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers this hour. With Halloween tomorrow, we have some fun discussing what/who past and present politicians should dress up as for the Holiday.
I'm joined by Democratic Political Strategist Brad Bannon as we discuss the Kentucky Governor's race and the 2016 Presidential election.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.
I'm joined by callers as we recap the third Republican debate and share who we think came out as the winners and losers.
I'm joined by Erin Hill, the Executive Director of ActBlue. ActBlue is a non-profit that is building fundraising technology for the left. Their mission is to democratize power and help small-dollar donors make their voices heard in a real way.
We discuss how their organization is helping Democratic candidates from the local level all the way up to the 2016 Presidential race. We also discuss the fundraising trends for this election cycle, including the rise in donations via mobile devices.
Their website is ActBlue.com and their Twitter handle is @ActBlue.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss whether firing Officer Ben Fields following the videotaped assault of a student at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina was the right decision. We also discuss the larger implications of the incident, and whether incidents like this may be more common place than the public thinks.
I'm joined by Mansur Gidfar, Communications Director for Represent.US.
Represent.Us is a fiercely non-partisan movement that works to pass tough anti-corruption laws in cities and states across America, and end the legalized corruption that has come to define modern politics.
Mansur and I discuss Gil Fulbright, a satirical presidential candidate — an “honest politician” who will openly take any position on any issue in exchange for a large political contribution. Represent.US is running Gil in the most expensive presidential election in U.S. history to make sure America’s corruption crisis stays in the national spotlight for the entire 2016 campaign.
Most recently, Gil Fulbright actually beat Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham in a New Hampshire straw poll, and out-fundraised former Presidential Candidate Lincoln Chafee.
TWITTER: @MansurGidfar @RepresentDotUS
WEBSITE: www.Represent.US
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Nicholas Wapshott, Opinion Editor of Newsweek, guest host for Leslie this hour.
They discuss the video of a white male police officer slamming a black female student to the ground with her desk still attached to her, and then flinging her across the room before handcuffing her. Apparently, this is all because the student refused to leave the classroom after getting in trouble for using her phone during class.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." The book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com. You can follow Nicholas on Twitter @NWapshott, and Mark Grimaldi @MarkJGrimaldi.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, guest hosts for Leslie this hour.
Mark is joined by Dr. David Wallinga, a physician who is part of the NRDC's Food and Health team. They discuss a new report by the World Health Organization linking processed meats to Cancer, and what we should do about it.
You can find out more about Natural Resources Defense Council by visiting their website, NRDC.org. Follow them on Twitter @NRDC. You can follow Dr. Wallinga on Twitter @Food_Dr, and Mark Grimaldi @MarkJGrimaldi.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss an article by the New York Times' Editorial Board citing new research that shows Americans are made less, not more, safe by concealed-carry guns.
(Article Link - nyti.ms/1H44VTM)
I'm joined by John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine. We discuss what Paul Ryan's political career and the current situation in D.C. tells us about what we can expect with him as Speaker of the House.
I'm joined by Nicholas Wapshott, International Editor of Newsweek and an author. We preview tomorrow's testimony by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the Benghazi committee in Congress. We also discuss whether the committee is clearly politically biased against Clinton, as GOP House Majority leader Kevin McCarthy admitted as much earlier this month.
I'm joined by Jimmy Williams, Executive Editor of Blue Nation Review. We discuss Vice President Joe Biden's decision not to run in 2016, what this means for the race, and how it affects his political legacy.
I'm joined by Doug Bloch, political director at Teamsters Joint Council 7 since 2010, and Raul Alfaro, Lead Organizer with the Teamster Union.
We discuss how workers at the world's largest salad processor, Taylor Farms, are calling for an investigation after twenty employees were hospitalized after the company told employees to keep working amid a chemical spill.
(Press release from Teamster regarding the incident --> https://teamster.org/news/2015/10/twenty-taylor-farms-workers-hospitalized-after-company-tells-employees-keep-working)
I'm joined by Khalil Jahshan, who serves currently as Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC, a new progressive American think tank focusing on U.S, foreign policy in the Middle East. We discuss how the situation in Libya is still very problematic on many levels, despite dictator Muammar Gaddafi being killed in an uprising four years ago.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss the feud developing between Donald Trump and Jeb Bush. The latest spat occurred after Donald Trump said that former President George W. Bush did not keep America safe since 9/11 happened on his watch; followed by Jeb Bush saying he wouldn't trust Donald Trump with America's nuclear codes.
I'm joined by U.S. Ambassador Gary A. Grappo as we discuss a piece he wrote going over a Foreign Policy checklist for U.S. Presidential Candidates.
Ambassador Grappo served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. as well as postings in Nicaragua, Portugal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman (twice), Iraq and Jerusalem.
He held a number of senior positions in the State Department including U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and Charge' d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Currently, he is CEO of Equilibrium International Consulting, a firm providing advise, guidance and analysis of foreign and national security affairs for business, institutions and the media.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss President Obama's decision to delay the drawdown of American troops in Afghanistan.
I'm joined by Alex Paz, a Port Truck Driver at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach since 2006. Alex fought for – and won – the right to be classified as an “employee.” Then, while serving as a panelist at the White House, he called on President Obama to increase penalties on companies that engage in wage theft and tax fraud.
I am joined by callers as we recap the first Democratic Debate and share who we thought won the debate and what that means going forward. We also discuss how the Democratic Debate contrasted with the first two Republican debates.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine as we analyze what was said in the first Democratic debate and how we thought each candidate performed.
Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney MARK LEVINE hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop." Check Mark's website out at www.MarkLevineTalk.com and follow him on Twitter @MarkLevineTalk.
I'm joined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). We discuss how and why the TPP is great for corporations and a disaster for American manufacturing and American workers.
Here is Leo's HuffPost blog from this week on the matter - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-w-gerard/tpp-foie-gras-for-corpora_b_8276914.html
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Brad Bannon, Democratic Political Strategist, guest host for Leslie this hour.
During the first half hour they are joined by Roane Carey, managing editor at 'The Nation.' They discuss his piece for The Nation entitled "How to End the Civil War in Syria." (https://www.thenation.com/article/the-syria-crisis/)
During the second half hour, Mark and Brad are joined by callers as they discuss how to solve the massive problem of gun violence in America.
You can follow Mark Grimaldi on Twitter @MarkJGrimaldi and Brad Bannon @BradBannon.
Mark Grimaldi, Executive Producer of The Leslie Marshall Show, and Brad Bannon, Democratic Political Strategist, guest host for Leslie this hour.
After checking out what is 'ripped from the headlines,' they interview Simon Sidi, creator of Politicon, a "fan fest for political junkies."
The comic-con style event, which is being sponsored by a host of media partners, including Politico, Newsmax, The Daily Beast, Slate, Newsweek, the Independent Voter Project, and more, is a two-day fan fest specifically for political junkies.
According to the event’s website, Politicon has 12 rooms reserved at the convention center for debates, panels, live entertainment, interviews, meet and greets, and a host of other activities that will take place simultaneously on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10. It is up to attendees to choose which events they want to attend.
The high-profile guest lineup includes James Carville, Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, David Axelrod, Cenk Uygur, author Doris Kearns Goodwin, Daily Show‘s Jordan Klepper, Michele Bachmann, radio host Hugh Hewitt, Veep star Tony Hale, and many more big names in U.S. politics and political entertainment.
The Independent Voter Project (IVP), co-publisher of IVN, will host its own panel titled, Outside the Partisan Narrative: From Journalism to Elections. The panel will include Daily Beast editor John Avlon, independent 2014 U.S. Senate candidate Greg Orman, California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, CrowdPAC Political Director Mason Harrison, and IVP attorney Chad Peace.
To end the hour, guest host Mark Grimaldi is joined by Bob Ney of the Talk Radio News Service to find out the latest news from Capitol Hill.
You can follow Mark Grimaldi on Twitter @MarkJGrimaldi and Brad Bannon @BradBannon.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria starts the show by discussing what she finds to be the most interesting stories from today's headlines.
Next, she is joined by Dr. Harlan Ullman, who serves on the Senior Advisory boards for Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), one of NATO’s two strategic commanders, and Commander of U.S. European Command (EUCOM).
They discuss how to go about stopping the violence in Syria, where nearly 300,000 Syrians have been killed in the past 4 and 1/2 years.
During the second hour of the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss gun violence in America. Among the topics covered is how there are now more guns in America than people, and how if the number of deaths caused by guns were caused by almost anything else, Congressional Republicans would be up in arms.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
I am joined by callers as we discuss and react to the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon today where 10 people were killed and 7 were injured (initial reports had varying incorrect numbers).
I'm joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), as well as callers. We discuss tomorrow being MFG Day in America, as well as the success story of Shinola watch company in Detroit.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Russia launching airstrikes in Syria that the U.S. says hit Assad enemies, not ISIS. We also discuss the response to this news by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and what people believe the U.S. should do in response to this news.
I'm joined by Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of The Patriotic Millionaires. We discuss Donald Trump's new tax plan, which lowers the tax rate for the wealthiest Americans from 39.5% to 25%, as well as eliminates the Estate Tax.
I am joined by callers as we discuss today's testimony by Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards to Congress. We also discuss whether or not the investigation is another witch hunt like Benghazi (which is now the longest Congressional investigation in history, surpassing Watergate).
I'm joined by Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the USW. We discuss how new promises from China's President to not manipulate its currency, discriminate against foreign businesses, or continue to engage in human rights abuses don't pass the smell test. We also discuss the disturbing trends showing how China is a threat to our National Security.
I am joined by callers as we discuss how, during his first speech at the U.N. this week, President Obama "slammed adversaries in Russia and Syria -- and political foes at home -- while defending the use of diplomacy over force." (http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/27/politics/obama-un-general-assembly/index.html)
I'm joined by John Nichols who writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent. We discuss how the country might actually be worse off now that John Boehner is stepping down as Speaker of the House.
In this hour I talk with Bob Ney, political analyst for the Talk Radio News Service about the recent decision by John Boehner to step down as Speaker of the House at the end of October.
This comes at a time when the government faces another government shutdown over the funding of Planned Parenthood. This would be the 2nd shutdown to happnen under Boehner's watch, and Bob tells me that he thinks his energy is completely exhausted.
I talk about Pope Francis' speech that he gave before a joint session of Congress this morning. No surprise, Pope Francis touched upon America's most polarizing of issues including climate change, abortion, guns, and same-sex marriage.
I speak with Rachel Moran, an author, writer, blogger, and an activist for the abolition of human trafficking.
Once a prostitute herself, Rachel is now on the front lines of the fight against the sex/human trafficking problem that plagues countries around the world. She tells me about her story and what she believes needs to be done.
Here's her NYT Op-Ed where she explains all: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/29/opinion/buying-sex-should-not-be-legal.html
I take callers and discuss the potential for another government shutdown. This time, it's primarily focused on the funding of Planned Parenthood, the women's healthcare clinic that serves over 650,000 women in the US.
The GOP leadership is really hoping they can avoid this from happening especially with the 2016 race in full swing and their hope that they can get a Republican elected into the White House. The funny part is that they are the ones who started this whole thing!
I talk with Olivier Knox, Chief Washington Correspondent for Yahoo News about Pope Francis' remarks that he gave at the White House praising President Obama on his climate initiatives, but also calling for a country that has more religious tolerance.
In his first public address the Pope has already given his take on some of our countries most polarizing social and political issues. What will happen when he talks to Congress? :)
I take callers and discuss Pope Francis' arrival in the USA. This is the Pope's first time in America, and he will be visiting Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.
However, the spotlight is on the speech he will give to a joint session of Congress this week. The Pope famously said "A good Pope meddles in politics." We'll just have to wait and see what he has to say about the ideologies and policies of our Republicans and Democrats.
Today I speak with Morris Pearl, the Chairman of the Board of the Patriotic Millionaires.
We discuss the carried interest loophole, that allows billionaire hedge fund managers (and some others) to pay taxes on interest at capital gains rates. This amounts to at least $10-billion/year.
Patriotic Millionaires as well as many 2016 presidential candidates have called to end this unfair and lopsided form of taxing.
Callers and I discuss GOP candidate Ben Carson's recent comments on Meet the Press where he said "I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that." He went on to double down as his comments when he said that whoever takes the White House should be “sworn in on a stack of Bibles, not a Koran.”
In his hour I speak with Kevin Cirilli, Finance reporter for The Hill, about the potential for a government shutdown over the funding of Planned Parenthood.
Congress has just two weeks to bring together a temporary spending bill or “continuing resolution” to keep the doors to the government open beyond the start of the new fiscal year Oct. 1.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss a new set of polls that shows despite Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic field, Bernie Sanders is leading her in the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. On the right, Donald Trump and Ben Carson have gained on the rest of the GOP field.
I'm rejoined by Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
We discuss how CEOs and their corporate structures are driving Income Inequality.
The growth of income inequality is largely a result of a CEO compensation system where pay is determined by the value of stock. It is an incentive system that extracts wealth from a company as opposed doing the things that makes a company stronger for the future – capital investment, research and development, and maintaining a skilled workforce by paying good wages and benefits to those delivering the company’s service and/or products.
From 1978 to 2013, CEO compensation, inflation-adjusted, increased 937 percent, a rise more than double stock market growth. This is also substantially greater than the 10.2 percent growth in a typical worker’s compensation over the same period. (EPI study: http://www.epi.org/publication/ceo-pay-continues-to-rise/)
You can follow Leo Gerard on Twitter @USWblogger and check out the USW's website at www.USW.org.
In this hour callers and I discuss the order given by the Obama Administration to accept 10,000 refugees from the Middle East crisis that has left Europe overcrowded and on edge.
Some say that we already have enough problems here with our own borders to be taking in more people. Others are concerned that we will be letting terrorists into the country. The other side says 10,000 isn't enough. (Germany plans on taking upwards of 800,000)
I talk with Dr. Ross W. Greene, the originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach – formerly known as Collaborative Problem Solving.
We talk about solutions and problem solving techniques that parents can use to deal with their children that challenge them in all situations. Dr. Greene is an excellent resource. Visit his website at www.livesinbalance.org
Callers and I discuss the Capitol Hill rally that was organized by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz outside Capitol Hill just as the Obama administration secure the support they needed to pass the Iran Deal legislation.
Trump called the people running this country 'stupid' and Cruz said that the passing of the Iran Deal would guarantee the deaths of millions of people along the Atlantic seaboard. The funny part...zero alternatives to the negotiations that took place. Go figure.
In this hour I had the pleasure of interviewing two great guests! First, I talk with my good friend Troy Dunn about his new show that will be airing on UP TV called "Last Hope with Troy Dunn."
In the second half of the hour I have the honor of talking with President James Hoffa from the Teamsters Union. We discuss the new program from the Teamsters called "Let's Get America Working." It seems like this guy never stops his efforts to strengthen the labor force in the US!
In this open phones hour I take calls from the audience about the recent release of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, after being incarcerated for 5 days after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex marriage couples. She claims she had "God's Authority" to do so.
GOP candidate Mike Huckabee was waiting for Davis after she left the jail house and greeted her with a huge rally offering his support to her. Huckabee said “God showed up in the form of an elected official: Kim Davis.” Looking for political points? Who knows...
I speak with R.C. Blakes, Jr, an internationally sought after teacher and speaker on racial reconciliation about the difference between the Black Lives Matter Movement and The War on Police.
R.C points out that the recent events of police brutality and the perception of black people being murdered by law enforcement has created a very dangerous and unprecedented dynamic. We have had a minority community which has felt vulnerable to unprovoked police abuse; but, now we have law enforcement who are being targeted by what may be disgruntled citizens.
In this hour callers and I discuss the refugee crisis happening in Europe. People are fleeing the war stricken areas of the Middle East and North Africa in search of a better life, but it's causing some issues with over crowding.
The unfortunate drowning of Aylan Kurdi, the three year old boy, was caused from the unsafe traveling conditions many are having to experience.
Today I speak with my good friend Scott Paul, President of the American Alliance for Manufacturing (AAM).
We discuss a to-do list created by the AAM for Congress in the coming second half of their term. First on the agenda...infrastructure.
Then we move on to discuss China's economy and the meltdown that has sent waves across the global economy.
I am joined by callers as we discuss President Barack Obama securing "a legacy-defining foreign policy victory today as Senate Democrats clinched the necessary votes to ensure the Iran nuclear agreement survives in Congress."
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-locking-votes-senate-iran-nuclear-deal-070502119--politics.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma#
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine to discuss Homeland Security raiding Rentboy, a male escort advertising website, arresting the CEO and 6 employees. We also discuss whether or not prostitution should be legal.
Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney MARK LEVINE hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop." Check Mark's website out at www.MarkLevineTalk.com and follow him on Twitter @MarkLevineTalk.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Kim Davis, a county clerk who invoked "God's authority" as she defied the U.S. Supreme Court yet again on gay marriage today by refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, while also refusing to resign from her $80,000/yr job.
We play audio of the exchange between Davis and two same-sex couples who were trying to obtain marriage licenses today.
Davis and her staff now will now face a federal judge this Thursday who could impose fines or send them to jail.
I am joined by Randy Korgan, Teamsters Joint Council 42 Organizing Director. We discuss why elected officials and the Teamsters are demanding that San Bernardino County in California keep its promises to its county employees.
"County workers perform crucial jobs such as 911 dispatchers, techs at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, child abuse hotline workers, building and bridge inspectors, flood specialists and many more. Their contract promises a
step increase every year, but last year the County started holding back those wage increases for months or even a year. In June, the County agreed to make up for the step increases it had held back, but then reneged on the agreement days later.
Despite reporting budget surpluses each year since 2005, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has asked public employees to take cuts in wages, healthcare and retirement and now pays employees far less than public employees neighboring counties."
Quote sourced from: http://teamster.org/news/2015/08/teamsters-elected-officials-demand-san-bernardino-county-keep-its-promises
I am joined by callers as we discuss anti-immigrant comments made this past weekend by Republican presidential candidates Chris Christie, Scott Walker, and Bobby Jindal.
Christie compared Fedex tracking to tracking immigrants, Walker talked about building a wall at our Norther border, and Jindal said "immigration without assimilation is invasion."
I'm rejoined by Michelle Goldberg, a senior contributing writer at The Nation.
We discuss her new piece for The Nation entitled "Can Hillary Clinton win over the left?" (http://www.thenation.com/article/can-hillary-clinton-win-over-the-left/)
Michelle's most recent book is "The Goddess Pose: The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West."
I am joined by political strategist Brad Bannon and callers as we discuss Hillary Clinton's comments where she compared Republicans' views on women to those of terrorists. We discuss whether her comments were taken out of context, and more importantly, if she is right.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon. His Facebook page is Facebook.com/Brad.Bannon1
I'm joined by political strategist Brad Bannon as we discuss a new National poll showing that Joe Biden fares better in a head to head matchup against Donald Trump than Hillary Clinton does. We also discuss what the likelihood is that Biden will run.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Brad's website is www.bannoncr.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon. His Facebook page is Facebook.com/Brad.Bannon1
I am joined by callers as we discuss whether the graphic cover that the NY Daily News ran with regarding the WDBJ shooting was out of line. We also discuss whether the video of the shooting should be shared by the media or posted online.
Finally, we talk about what it will take to have common sense gun reforms in America.
I'm rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, International Editor of Newsweek and an author.
We discuss a new Quinnipiac poll showing that Joe Biden fares better against Donald Trump than Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders (although all three of the Democrats top Trump in hypothetical one-on-one matchups).
Link -->http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/us/us08272015_Ueg38d.pdf
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." It is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
You can follow Nicholas on Twitter @Nwapshott.
I am joined by callers as we discuss whether Donald Trump was right or wrong to kick Jorge Ramos out of his press conference, and to tell him to "go back to Univsion."
I'm rejoined by Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the USW (United Steel Workers).
Stan, callers, and I discuss why China is devaluing its currency, and how it's hurting our economy, our workers and our country. We also discuss what can be done to stop it.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the heroic actions by three Americans who stopped a terrorist attack on a train bound to Paris from Amsterdam.
I'm rejoined by Rome Aloise, International Vice President with the Teamsters, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7, and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 853 in San Leandro, Calif.
We discuss the decision by Google Express workers to choose Teamsters representation.
I am joined by callers as we discuss whether Jon Stewart should host a presidential debate. This was spurred by over 200,000 signatures and counting on a petition calling for Stewart to moderate a debate.
I'm joined by political strategist Brad Bannon as we discuss Donald Trump's chances at winning the GOP nomination and the Presidency. We also discuss how Trump's anti-immigrant message is hurting the country. One example of this is the two South Boston men, who say they were "inspired by Trump," that urinated on and savagely beat a 58-year old Latino homeless man.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
I am joined by callers as we discuss birthright citizenship in America through the 14th amendment, and those who want to repeal it, like Republican front-runner Donald Trump.
I'm rejoined by Aziza Hasan, a founding member and Executive Director of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change.
We discuss stereotypes of Muslims, and why so many of them are false. We also talk about what can be done to inform people about the truth.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Hillary Clinton's meeting with representatives from Black Lives Matter. We also discuss the Black Lives Matter movement in general.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine to discuss the two female soldiers who made history by completing Army Ranger school. We also discuss whether women should be able to serve in all branches and positions in the military.
Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney MARK LEVINE hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop." Check Mark's website out at www.MarkLevineTalk.com and follow him on Twitter @MarkLevineTalk.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether kids deserve trophies for simply participating in sports. The conversation was spurred by NFL linebacker James Harrison sending back his six and eight year old children's participation trophies "until they earn a real trophy."
Leslie is rejoined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm.
They discuss Robert's new blog post entitled "The 2016 Politics of Income Stagnation and Decline." They discuss the reasons that the Economy is acting the way it is, how that is affecting the 2016 Presidential election, and how to improve our economic outlook.
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Donald Trump's Immigration policy, which he gave the details on yesterday.
The plan says that "a nation without borders is not a nation" Trump would:
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Overturn a law that grants citizenship to people born in the U.S.
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Build a wall along our southern border, which he promises to make Mexico pay for (largely through increasing fees on border movement between the U.S. and Mexico)
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Put the issuing of green cards to foreign workers on pause so employers would have to hire from the domestic pool of unemployed workers. (As Victoria Jones of TRNS says "Interesting, considering his own companies' suspect record of hiring foreign workers rather than Americans, that's a bit rich. someone should nail him on that")
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Even Trump's approach to the Dreamers -- those who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children -- goes a step further than others in the GOP field who believe children of undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S.
"The executive order gets rescinded," Trump said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," of President Barack Obama's executive order allowing dreamers to remain in the U.S.
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Requiring a nationwide system to verify workers' legal status, tripling the number of immigrations and customs enforcement agents and implementing a tracking system to identify people who overstay their visas.
Sources:
A. http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=31406c9493dd20026a9c16307&id=086c0da863&e=a5bd10a69e
B. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/16/politics/donald-trump-immigration-plans/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
I'm rejoined by David Mark, a seasoned political journalist, author and public speaker. Most recently he served as editor-in-chief of Silicon Valley-based Politix.
We discuss whether the Hillary Clinton email 'scandal' is much to do about nothing, Bernie Sanders rising in the polls, and whether Donald Trump will actually be the GOP nominee. David also gives his opinions on John Kasich, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush.
David Mark is the author of "Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs, and Washington Handshakes: Decoding the Jargon, Slang and Bluster of American Political Speech."
I'm joined by callers as we break down who is supporting Donald Trump, why they are supporting him, and how representative they are of the entire electorate.
Leslie is rejoined by John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com.
It is an American left wing political blog. He is also the co-author of "Over the Cliff: How Obama's Election Drove the American Right Insane."
They discuss why John believes that "Walker and Rubio would be GOP's most extreme nominee on abortion ever."
Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan guest host for Leslie during today's show. They are Producers of "The Thom Hartmann Program."
First, they're joined by Dr. Tracy Kemble, (Ph.D) an international expert on abuse recovery. She discusses Virginia Wesleyan College, who's asking a woman who reported being sexually assaulted to name every partner she has ever had, in its latest response to an ongoing lawsuit.
Then they're joined by a reporter for The Talk Radio News Service, Bob Ney, as he gives us the latest news from the Capitol.
To begin the second hour Danielle and Shane are joined by Cheryl Shuman, Founder of The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club and Executive Director of Moms for Marijuana. She's also known by the New York Times as "The Martha Stewart of Marijuana." They're also joined by Michael Perinotti, a serial entrepreneur with a strong financial background and shifted focus on business opportunities within the rapidly expanding marijuana industry. The four of them discuss the exploding marijuana industry, and how people are now investing in more than the plant itself. They also discuss new evidence that William Shakespeare may have smoked Marijuana.
During the final segment of the show, Danielle and Shane talk about the new film entitled "The Algerian," which
Bob Cesca argues is "an important call for sorely needed cultural dialogue."
You can follow guest hosts Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan on Twitter @DanielleOnRadio and @ProducerShaneO.
Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan guest host for Leslie during today's show. They are Producers of "The Thom Hartmann Program."
They start the show off by giving their initial impressions of the debate during the first segment.
Next, they're joined by David Shuster, who is a political journalist and anchor for Al Jazeera America. He has also been an anchor for MSNBC and worked for Fox News, CNN, and Current TV. David shares his thoughts on the debate and evaluates the takes of Danielle and Shane.
Then they're joined by Bob Ney of The Talk Radio News Service, as he gives us the latest news from the Capitol.
During the second and final hour of the show, Danielle and Shane take calls from the audience as they give their reaction's to the first Republican debate.
You can follow guest hosts Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan on Twitter @DanielleOnRadio and @ProducerShaneO.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Nicholas Wapshott. Nicholas is the International Editor of Newsweek and an author.
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Dr. Harlan Ullman, who serves on the Senior Advisory boards for Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), one of NATO’s two strategic commanders, and Commander of U.S. European Command (EUCOM).
They discuss President Obama’s speech today at American University where he advocates for the Nuclear deal that was reach with Iran last month. Dr. Ulman and Victoria also discuss the details of the deal itself.
During the final segment of the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss tomorrow’s first 2016 Republican primary debate. They talks about who they believe will come out the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the debate, and how GOP front-runner Donald Trump will fare.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Shane Farnan and Danielle Guilday, Producers of "The Thom Hartmann Program, guest host the program. They first talk with David Bender, a political strategist, about the upcoming GOP debate and who will make the top 10 cut. What issues and questions would you like to see raised? Well, it might not matter, because each candidate will barely get enough time to speak.
In hour 2 of the program Shane and Danielle speak with Tim Karr, from Free Press, about Telecom lobbyist's efforts to have the FCC overturn their net neutrality ruling from earlier this year. The lobbyists argue that the net neutrality rules violate the free speech rights of broadband providers. KEEP THE INTERNET FREE
I am joined by callers as we discuss changes being made to AP U.S. History curriculum after a College board caved following Conservative pressure.
I am rejoined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow. We discuss his recent opinion piece for CNN entitled "How Donald Trump could sink the Republicans."
Julian has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.com. He has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Russell Sage Foundation. His most recent book is entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society."
I am joined by callers as we discuss the death of Sam Dubose and the officer who fatally shot him being charged with murder.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine to discuss the death of Cecil the Lion, and his killers (including Walter J. Palmer, a dentist from Minnesota). The story was first discovered after someone shared it on social media, which then led to a massive number of negative reviews of Palmer's Dentistry practice on Yelp, a local business review and social networking site. This huge number of negative reviews on Yelp is what led to the story of Cecil's death going viral.
"The hunters lured (Cecil the Lion) out of the sanctuary of the park with a dead animal on top of a vehicle, a conservation group said.
Palmer, officials said, then shot the lion with a crossbow, a method for which he is known. But Cecil survived another 40 hours until the hunters tracked him down and shot him with a gun."
Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney MARK LEVINE hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop." Check Mark's website out at www.MarkLevineTalk.com and follow him on Twitter @MarkLevineTalk.
I am joined by Kevin Moore, President of Teamsters Local 299 in Detroit. We discuss his and the Teamsters concerns regarding Toyota.
"Toyota spent years trying to regain consumer confidence after mass recalls in 2009-2011 due to sticking gas pedals and faulty floor mats. Millions more Toyotas are being recalled due to dangerous faulty airbags.
Now, on top of these very public issues, Toyota is bidding out much of its automobile transport work to small, unproven operators who undercut the health care protections and retirement security of their drivers," says Kevin Moore.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the Boy Scouts of America ending their ban on gay adults, such as Scout leaders. There is one large caveat about the ban being lifted though. Nearly 70% of all Boy Scout Troops are sponsored by a religious organization. These organizations have the religious freedom to still deny gay troop leaders.
I'm joined by Robert S. McCaw, Government Affairs Department Manager for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.
We discuss how CAIR is urging national political and religious leaders to repudiate the reckless immigration and internment camp proposals made recently by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), former NATO Commander Gen. Wesley Clark and Christian evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Mike Huckabee's comments that President Obama's Iran deal is so bad that it will "take the Israelis and march them to the door of the oven." We also discuss reactions to the comments by President Obama, Hillary Clinton, The National Jewish Democratic Council, and more.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Leslie and Scott discuss the rank hypocrisy of Donald Trump on China. Trump blames China for the fact that much of his clothing line is 'Made in China.'
They also discuss how there are lots of fuzzy numbers behind Walmart's 'Made In America' pledge.
I am joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers as we discuss Sandra Bland's interaction with Texas state Trooper Brian Encinia, and her death in prison.
I am joined by Dr. Doug Haghighi, a Cleveland Clinic trained gastroenterologist and Harvard trained dentist. Dr. Haghighi founded Gutsy Gum LLC in 2011.
The company’s first product, Gutsy Chewy, is an all natural oral and digestive supplement formulated to calm gastrointestinal distress. During the interview we discuss Gutsy Chewy, as well as gastrointestinal health.
I am rejoined by Colonel Cedric Leighton and callers to discuss whether it's a good idea that armed civilians are showing up to military recruiting centers as self-appointed guards since the Chattanooga shooting.
Colonel Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. He has held assignments all around the world and at every level of command, to include tactical deployed units, the US Special Operations Command, national agencies, as well as the Joint Staff in the Pentagon.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine to discuss whether Donald Trump embodies the Republican party, his chances of winning the GOP Primary, and how he'd fare in a general election versus Hillary Clinton.
Virginia State Delegate and former Congressional attorney MARK LEVINE hosts the nationally-syndicated radio/TV talk show "The Inside Scoop." Check Mark's website out at www.MarkLevineTalk.com and follow him on Twitter @MarkLevineTalk.
I am joined by callers as we discuss Donald Trump leading his closest GOP opponents by double digits in the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll, and whether his attacks about Senator McCain's status as a POW will end his popularity surge.
I am joined by Louis Malizia, the Assistant Director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Corporate & Strategic Initiatives Department.
We discuss the Executive Compensation at McKesson, the country’s largest wholesale pharmaceutical distributor, coming under fire yet again.
More background info. can be found here - http://tinyurl.com/ph7zbjw
I am joined by callers to discuss the recent comments by Donald Trump saying that Senator John McCain is a "war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren't captured." This comes after McCain said that Trump's comments regarding immigration "fired up all the crazies."
I am joined by Laurence Kotlikoff, an expert on Social Security. We discuss the recent "Christmas Gift" from Social Security that forces all disabled workers reaching full retirement to file for their retirement benefits unless they pay back every penny they ever received in disability benefits. That’s not something most disabled workers are able, let alone eager, to do.
I am joined by callers to discussing the shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee that left four Marines and the shooter dead.
I'm joined by Neil Sroka, the Communications Director of Democracy for America (DFA), the 1 million member-strong national progressive political action committee founded by Gov. Howard Dean in 2004.
We discuss Netroots Nation 2015 (http://www.netrootsnation.org/phoenix/), as well as the first quarter fundraising totals for the Presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the specifics of the historic deal reached between the United States and it's U.N. allies with Iran today. The deal aims to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
We also discuss what critics of the deal are saying, and whether the deal will be supported by Congress.
I'm rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the International Editor of Newsweek and an author.
We discuss how Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are tapping into voters' frustrations and drawing large crowds in doing so.
We also discuss Hillary Clinton vowing to get tough on Wall Street and tighten oversight; and whether or not that is believable due to her ties to Wall St.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the waiting period loophole in background checks that allowed Dylann Roof to buy the gun he murdered nine people with in Charleston.
We also discuss South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's (R) comments that she's not interested in fixing gun waiting periods.
I am joined by four outstanding guests live from the American Federation of Teachers' 'TEACH 2015' Conference. Here is the order of guests that I interview on a number of important issues relating to the American Education system, our children, and our Teachers.
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Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers. (@RWeingarten on Twitter)
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Mary Cathryn Ricker, the executive vice president of the American Federation of Teachers. (@MCRicker on Twitter)
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Nick Faber, Vice President of the St. Paul Federations of Teachers. (@NFabe on Twitter)
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Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO of First Book, an organization that distributes millions of new books and educational resources every year to the largest and fastest growing network of schools and programs across the United States and Canada. (@KyleFirstBook on Twitter)
You can learn more about the American Federation of Teachers on their website, www.AFT.org. Follow them on Twitter at @AFTunion. 'Like' them on Facebook at Facebook.com/AFTunion.
I am joined by callers and Political Strategist Brad Bannon to discuss Jeb Bush's comments that "people need to work longer hours." We discuss whether the comments will be as bad for Jeb as Mitt Romney's 47% comments were for him, whether they were taken out of context, and the response to the comments by Hillary Clinton.
Leslie is rejoined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon.
They discuss the Confederate Battle Flag being taken down from the grounds of the state house in South Carolina today, and what it means in the bigger picture.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the inspiring and emotional speech by South Carolina Republican Jenny Horne, in which she urges her colleagues to stop holding up the bill that would take down the Confederate Flag from the state house grounds.
We also discuss other efforts around the country to remove names and symbols of the Confederacy, and what the right moves are.
I'm rejoined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm.
We discuss his blog from Sonecon.com entitled "How Greece Could Short-Circuit the U.S. Expansion." (http://www.sonecon.com/how-greece-could-short-circuit-the-u-s-expansion/)
"The fatal shooting of a San Francisco woman in a popular tourist district, allegedly by an illegal immigrant with a long criminal record, has intensified the debate over immigration on Capitol Hill
It has also focused attention on the issue of “sanctuary” cities that do not cooperate with federal officials on deportations.
Top lawmakers in both parties claim the tragic incident bolsters their divergent approaches to immigration reform — one of the thorniest issues in Washington." - Mike Lillis, The Hill
I discuss the issue above in detail with callers.
I am joined by Gretchen Carlson, host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson on Fox News Channel.
We discuss her new book, "Getting Real."
Over her 25 years as an award winning journalist and political commentator, Gretchen has earned a reputation for speaking her mind, whether the topic is public policy or our personal choices.
Now, in "Getting Real," Gretchen speaks out about what it means to be a high-powered career woman in America today.
Order Gretchen's new book "Getting Real" from your favorite retailer by following this link --> http://www.gretchencarlson.com/order
I discuss with callers whether we should enact term limits on our Supreme Court justices. I also discuss whether the justices should be appointed by the President, or whether it should be put to a vote by we the people.
I am rejoined by Leo Gerard, President of the United Steel Workers (USW) and Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
We discuss President Obama's recent proposal to change the salary threshold for overtime pay to $50,440 a year – about double the current level.
(related - Leo's Huffpost blog on the topic: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-w-gerard/theres-always-money-for-t_b_7727062.html)
I'm rejoined by good friend and political strategist Brad Bannon. We're joined by callers to discuss the big week in the Supreme Court and their rulings on Marriage Equality and Obamacare.
We also discuss what this week means in terms of President Obama's legacy.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is rejoined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
Ian explains what today's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges means, and doesn't mean, for same sex couples and the LGBT community. Here is an excerpt from his blog on the matter (which he discussed during our interview):
"Obergefell v. Hodges is not the most perfect victory the Supreme Court could have handed gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans. That would have been a decision applying some form of “heightened scrutiny,” a legal declaration that all laws that discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation must be treated with skepticism by the courts. Yet, while Friday’s decision is not a perfect victory for gay rights, it is still a massive one. And it likely clears the path for a follow up decision establishing that the rights of gay men, lesbians and bisexuals extend far beyond the marital context."
Ian's writings have appeared in a diversity of legal and mainstream publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, U.S. News & World Report, Slate, the Guardian, the Nation, the American Prospect, the Yale Law and Policy Review and the Duke Law Journal.
You can follow Ian and ThinkProgress on Twitter at @IMillhiser and at @ThinkProgress.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss today's 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the Obamacare subsidies in the King v Burwell case.
Leslie is rejoined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice.
Ian explains why today's ruling is more than just a win for Obamacare in the King v Burwell case. Here is an excerpt from his blog on the matter (which he discussed at length during our interview):
"The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell is not simply a victory for the Obama administration — and for the millions of Americans who depend upon the Affordable Care Act for their health coverage.
It is a sweeping, crushing blow for conservatives who seek to use the courts to undo what President Obama and a Democratic Congress accomplished. “In a democracy,” Chief Justice John Roberts implicitly scolds the activists behind this litigation, “the power to make the law rests with those chosen by the people.”
He then offers a broad statement to future judges called upon to interpret the Affordable Care Act: “Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them. If at all possible, we must interpret the Act in a way that is consistent with the former, and avoids the latter.”"
Ian's writings have appeared in a diversity of legal and mainstream publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, U.S. News & World Report, Slate, the Guardian, the Nation, the American Prospect, the Yale Law and Policy Review and the Duke Law Journal.
You can follow Ian and ThinkProgress on Twitter at @IMillhiser and at @ThinkProgress.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ended his silence to apologize for the pain and suffering he caused, and admitted guilt in the bombing. Leslie and callers discuss whether they believe his apology was sincere, and whether it even matters at this point. They also discuss whether they believe it was appropriate for him bring up Allah and the Muslim religion in his apology.
Leslie is joined by Dan Gross, President of the Brady Campaign and Center to Prevent Gun Violence, who is live from Charleston, South Carolina. He is one of the foremost leaders in the gun violence prevention movement.
They discuss the Brady Campaign launching the #IamCharleston Petition to Congress: 'I Demand a Vote NOW.'
Leslie and callers discuss President Obama's use of the 'N-Word' in making a point about how the U.S. has not overcome its history of racism.
Leslie is joined by James Wright, a Diversity & Inclusion Strategist who previously managed NBCUniversal’s Talent Acquisition Pipeline Development and was the 2012 Diversity Director of The Staffing Management Association of Southern California.
They discuss race relations in America following the race-driven massacre in South Carolina last week.
Leslie is rejoined by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a Democratic candidate for President of the United States.
They discuss today's 60-37 vote in the U.S. Senate approving "Fast Track" authority for the T.P.P. (Trans-Pacific Partnership).
In 2006, Bernie was elected to the U.S. Senate after 16 years as Vermont’s sole congressman in the House of Representatives.
He is now serving his second term in the U.S. Senate after winning re-election in 2012 with 71 percent of the vote. He is the longest serving independent member of Congress in American history.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether South Carolina should remove the Confederate Flag from it's State Capitol grounds in the wake of Governor Nikki Haley (R) calling for just that six days after the Charleston massacre.
Leslie is joined by Holly Hart, Legislative Director and Assistant to President Gerard at the USW.
They discuss why the TPP, a new trade agreement that would involve 40 percent of the world’s economy, should not be negotiated in secret, should not be 'FastTracked,' and should not be passed in Congress.
Leslie and callers discuss the Charleston shooting, Dylann Roof, and the 800 pound Gorilla in the room...guns.
Leslie is rejoined by Eric Guster, managing attorney of Guster Law Firm. They discuss the legal aspects of the Dylann Roof case in its early stages.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether these Muhammad Cartoon Contests are more about Free Speech or provoking violence.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine as we discuss the differences and similarities between Rachel Dolezal and Caitlyn Jenner.
Mark is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
I'm joined by callers as we react to Donald Trump's announcement that he's running for President. We discuss the content of his announcement speech, as well as the 2016 Republican field in general now that Trump has joined.
I'm joined by Patricia Sabga, a correspondent covering Economics and Global Affairs with Al Jazeera America, the U.S. cable news channel that covers both domestic and international news.
Patricia does an excellent job of explaining the background on the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance), and TPA (Trade Promotional Authority).
She also details the chances of the TPP still passing after Friday's vote in Congress that brought it to a halt.
Leslie is joined by callers to discuss the story of Rachel Dolezal.
Dolezal, the president of the NAACP in Spokane, Washington, resigned today after her estranged parents accused her of falsely portraying herself as black.
Leslie is rejoined by Jimmy Williams, the Executive Editor of Blue Nation Review.
They discuss the two presumptive front runners for President in 2016, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush, officially launching their campaigns. They also talk about each candidate's record and handicap their chances at gaining the White House.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss the news that the U.S. is sending 450 Advisers to help Iraq Fight ISIS, plus they talk about the Middle East in general. -
Mike Lillis, staff writer for The Hill.
They discuss the latest on the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), including a new leaked document from Wikileaks, which shows the TPP would make "Medicare vulnerable to legal challenges from pharmaceutical companies and jeopardize future attempts by the insurer to negotiate lower drug prices" according to The Huffington Post. (Article --> http://tinyurl.com/npy9whj)
During the final segment of the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss the resignation of Officer Eric Casebolt in McKinney, TX; as well as more on the U.S. sending additional training troops to Iraq.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Reza Aslan, a religious scholar and writer whose works include Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth (2013), How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror (2009) and No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (2005).
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Yoni Appelbaum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the Politics section.
They discuss his piece entitled "McKinney, Texas, and the Racial History of American Swimming Pools." (link here --> http://tinyurl.com/orfquhj)
During the final segment of the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they further discuss the events outside of a pool party in McKinney, Texas this past Friday. A video there shows a police officer slamming a bikini-clad 14-year-old girl to the ground and then pulling his gun on other teens who tried to come to her aid.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan guest host for Leslie during today's show. They are Producers of "The Thom Hartmann Program."
Danielle and Shane start the show off with our daily 'Ripped From The Headlines' news segment.
Next, they're joined by Peter Dreier, Professor of politics at Occidental College and Author of "The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame." They discuss his recent article for 'The Nation' entitled "What Kind of Mayor Was Bernie Sanders?"
Then they're joined by the White House Correspondent for The Talk Radio News Service, Victoria Jones, as she gives us the latest news from the Capitol.
The second hour of the show focuses mainly on the events outside of a pool party in McKinney, Texas this past Friday. A video there shows a police officer slamming a bikini-clad 14-year-old girl to the ground and then pulling his gun on other teens who tried to come to her aid.
To begin the hour Danielle and Shane are joined by Goldie Taylor, a veteran journalist, opinion writer and filmmaker.
During the final segment of the show, Danielle and Shane take calls from the audience as they further discuss the incident in McKinney.
You can follow guest hosts Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan on Twitter @DanielleOnRadio and @ProducerShaneO.
Leslie and callers discuss the story of a United Airlines flight attendant refusing to give a Muslim woman an unopened can of soda because she said it could be used "as a weapon." (the man sitting next to her received an unopened can of beer)
Leslie is re-joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss how last month President Obama said don't worry about currency because China's not a part of the TPP. Now he says they may join. Wow, just wow.
They also explain why we need enforcement and currency language in the TPA (Fast-Track).
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Texas lawmakers passing a bill that allows guns on college campuses. They also discuss recent comments made by actor Vince Vaughn where he supports being able to carry a gun pretty much anywhere.
Leslie is joined by Kay Steiger, a senior editor with ThinkProgress.
They discuss Kay's article entitled "Kansas Republicans Finally Consider Changing Course On Their ‘Tea Party Experiment’."
Article Link Here--> http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/05/30/3664400/kansas-republicans-finally-consider-tax-hikes-plug-budget-hole/
Leslie is joined by callers to discuss their thoughts on Bruce Jenner transitioning to Caitlyn Jenner, as well as a broader discussion on Transgender issues and human sexuality.
Leslie is rejoined by Dr. Wendy L. Patrick, a Career Criminal Law Attorney.
They discuss the ruling that the Supreme Court made this Monday, which makes it harder to prosecute people for threats made on Facebook and other social media, reversing the conviction of a Pennsylvania man who directed brutally violent language against his estranged wife.
Leslie's Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi, and Political Strategist Brad Bannon are joined by callers to discuss:
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The provisions of the Patriot Act that expired, and what that means.
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The likely successor to the Patriot Act, the USA Freedom Act. What it is, what it's not, and who supports it.
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The GOP infighting regarding letting provisions of the Patriot Act expire. There were fireworks on the floor of the Senate between Republican Senators Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell and John McCain.
Other points discussed are the strange political bedfellows this debate has created, plus an explanation of the differences between the House's version of the USA Freedom Act versus the Senate's version of The USA Freedom Act.
Leslie and callers discuss whether money in politics prevents our government from enacting meaningful change, and what can be done about it.
Leslie is rejoined by Michael Shure, a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America. They discuss the additions of Rick Santorum and George Pataki to an already crowded 2016 Republican field.
Leslie and callers discuss the story of an Alabama PacSun store pulling a T-shirt with an upside-down American flag design after a picture of it went viral, on Memorial Day weekend, and the retailer received complaints.
Leslie is rejoined by Kenneth M. Pollack, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he specializes in the Political-Military affairs of the Middle East.
They discuss his new Brookings article entitled "Iraq after the fall of Ramadi: How to avoid another unraveling of Iraq."
Leslie is joined by callers to discuss the new top economic issue that all of the 2016 Presidential Candidates seem to be talking about: Income Inequality.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the Los Angeles City Council voting by a margin of 14-1 to raise the minimum wage in L.A. to fifteen dollars an hour by the year 2020.
Leslie is rejoined by good friend and former Congressional Attorney Mark Levine.
They discuss Hillary Clinton's appearance in Iowa, where she reiterated that she wants the State Department to release her work emails from her time as Secretary of State as soon as possible.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss whether or not to reauthorize the Patriot Act, including the controversial bulk data collection provision, which is set to expire on June 1st unless Congress acts.
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton. They discuss:
-How ISIS captured the city of Ramadi, Iraq
-What the significance of this is in the overall fight against ISIS -How the U.S. and coalition forces are doing in this fight, and what they can do to improve.
Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss President Obama enacting new limits on military style weapons for Police.
Leslie is re-joined by Ali Scotten, a Truman National Security Fellow and the founder of Scotten Consulting, a company specializing in sociocultural and geopolitical analysis of the Middle East.
They discuss his new piece entitled "Countering the Sunni-Shia Divide."
Link to article here: http://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2015/05/14/countering-the-sunni-shia-divide/
Leslie is joined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon and callers. They discuss Jeb Bush's tough week of changing stances on the Iraq war, plus his being called out by a 19-year old college student.
They also discuss both the 2016 Republican and Democratic candidates for President, including former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, who is likely going to enter the Democratic race this month.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie discusses today's story of Harriet Tubman, who led more than 300 to freedom, winning a poll by the group "Women on 20s" to replace Andrew Jackson, a slaveholder, on the $20 bill.
Leslie is rejoined by Fred Redmond, International Vice President (Human Affiars) for the USW. They discuss yesterday's vote by Senate Democrats to stop Fast Track of the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), as well as today's news that Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid have reached a deal to move forward on Fast Track after all.
Nicole Sandler guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Nicole is a radio veteran who has come full circle! From talk radio to music and back to talk again.
Nicole interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Nomi Prins, Author of the Book: "All the Presidents' Bankers," and a contributor to 'The Nation' magazine. She discusses her recent article for 'The Nation' entitled "If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends."
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Michael Shure is a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America.
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Catherine Hiller, author of "Just Say Yes: A Marijuana Memoir."
She discusses how she's turned out just fine after smoking Marijuana for 50 years. Catherine and Nicole also discuss where they believe Marijuana policy is heading in the United States.
During the final segment of the show, Nicole is joined by callers as they discuss the story of a Florida man who accidentally fired his gun and killed his 6-year old daughter with it. They also discuss the NRA's Mother's Day promotion where they giveaway the same type of gun that a toddler accidentally fired in a recent Idaho shooting death.
Nicole Sandler launched her blog and podcast at www.RadioOrNot.com in 2008, and began guest hosting on the Air America network. The fill-in stints turned into a nightly late night show, which lasted for the final year of AAR’s existence.
When Air America Radio went under, Nicole moved the show online to Radio or Not, where she continues today.
You can follow Nicole on Twitter @NicoleSandler and listen to her show at www.RadioOrNot.com.
Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan guest host for Leslie during today's show. They are Producers of "The Thom Hartmann Program."
Danielle and Shane start the show off with our daily 'Ripped From The Headlines' news segment.
Next, they're joined by Greg Grandin. Greg is the author of Empire's Workshop, Fordlandia, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in history and the National Book Award, and, most recently, The Empire of Necessity: Slavery, Freedom, and Deception in the New World. He discusses his recent article for 'The Nation' entitled "Capitalism and Slavery."
Then they're joined by the Bureau Chief for The Talk Radio News Service, Ellen Ratner, as she gives us the latest news from the Capitol.
The second hour of the show focuses on the Supreme Court; past, present and future.
To begin the hour Danielle and Shane are joined by Ian Millhiser, a Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress and the Editor of ThinkProgress Justice. The three of them discuss Ian's new book entitled "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted."
During the final segment of the show, Danielle and Shane take calls from the audience as they further discuss the tainted past of the Supreme Court.
You can follow guest hosts Danielle Guilday and Shane Farnan on Twitter @DanielleOnRadio and @ProducerShaneO.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Dan Froomkin, a senior writer for the Intercept, a website devoted to accountability journalism. He discusses his recent article entitled "The Computers are Listening: How the NSA converts spoken word into searchable text."
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Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, who served numerous assignments at the State Department in Washington, D.C. as well as postings in Nicaragua, Portugal, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman (twice), Iraq and Jerusalem.
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Michael Gould-Wartofsky, the author of the new book, "The Occupiers: The Making of the 99 Percent Movement."
He is a PhD candidate in Sociology at New York University, and holds a BA in Government from Harvard.
He discusses his recent article for 'The Nation' entitled "5 Tools the Police Are Using in Their War Against Activists."
During the final segment of the show, Victoria is joined by callers as they discuss the 2016 Presidential Election and whether Hillary Clinton needs to do a better job of outlining her vision as to what she'd do as President.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Victoria Jones guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Victoria is the White House correspondent and political analyst for The Talk Radio News Service.
She joins Leslie on the show every week as our TRNS Reporter.
Victoria interviews the following guests in this order during today's show:
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Jamie McIntyre, Correspondent at Al Jazeera America. He discusses "Jade Helm 15," a large training exercise by the U.S. Military that has Texas and its Governor sounding like conspiracy theorists.
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John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger who has written the Beat since 1999. Nichols writes about politics for 'The Nation' magazine as its Washington correspondent.
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Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc., a US defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
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Anastasia Tonello, the American Immigration Lawyer's Association's (AILA) National Treasurer. She discusses Immigration Reform, including Hillary Clinton's recent speech on the matter.
You can follow guest host Victoria Jones on Twitter @VictoriaJonesDC, and read her work at www.TalkRadioNews.com.
Nicholas Wapshott guest hosts for Leslie during today's show. Nicholas is the International Editor of Newsweek and an author. He has joined Leslie on the show many times as guest.
Nicholas interviews the following guests regarding their recent pieces for Newsweek:
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Taylor Wofford, a staff writer at Newsweek, who writes mostly about politics, religion and drugs. He discusses his recent piece entitled "Can Bernie Sanders Hurt Hillary Clinton?"
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Daniel Bier, Editor of the Anything Peaceful blog at the Foundation for Economic Education. He discusses his recent piece entitled "Are We Executing Innocent People?"
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Walter Olson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Constitutional Studies and the author of several books about the legal system, as well as the blog Overlawyered.com. He discusses his recent piece entitled "Freddie Gray’s Death and the Law Cops Hide Behind."
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Miriam Boeri, Associate Professor of Sociology at Bentley University. She discusses her recent piece entitled "Why are politicians still referring to marijuana as a gateway drug?"
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." (Nicholas's book is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com).
Leslie is joined by Shane Farnan and Danielle Guilday, Progressive commentators, associate producers and regular guest hosts of The Thom Hartmann Program.
They discuss Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) announcement that he'll be running for President as a Democrat in 2016. Plus, how they think he'll stack up against Hillary Clinton.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss Toya Graham, the Baltimore Mom who found her son throwing rocks with the rioters and smacked him upside the head, plus made him take his mask off.
I'm rejoined by Mark Levine as he breaks down the arguments heard at the Supreme Court on Marriage Equality, and makes his prediction as to how he believe the nine justices will rule in June.
Mark is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss the Baltimore riots following the funeral of Freddie Gray, the 25-year old black male who had his spine severed while in Police custody.
They also discuss President Obama's comments on Baltimore, the black community, Police Departments in America, and how to fix the problems in impoverished communities throughout America.
Leslie is rejoined by good friend of the show, Scott N. Paul. Scott is President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Leslie and Scott discuss how as the TPP is advancing through Congress, Democrats are divided on the issue.
They also talk about a piece that Scott recently wrote where he explains that the TPP will not work without strong currency reform.
Both Leslie and Scott agree that, regardless of what you personally think of the TPP, 'Fast-Tracking' it so that it cannot be fully debated and amended is a horrible idea (especially since the deal has been created and negotiated in secret).
To keep updated on the TPP and other issues related to American Manufacturing, follow the AAM online.
Here's all the ways you can do so:
Twitter: You can follow the AAM at @KeepitMadeinUSA.
You can also follow our guest Scott Paul at @ScottPaulAAM.
Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanManufacturing
Website: www.AAMFG.org
Leslie is rejoined by political strategist, and good friend of the show, Brad Bannon.
They discuss whether Peter Schweizer's new book, "Clinton Cash," is credible, and whether or not it will hurt Hillary's chances at the Presidency.
Brad and Leslie also discuss whether the GOP is shooting itself in the proverbial foot by focusing attention on where Presidential campaigns are receiving their money from.
They also discuss whether it is sexist for the media to ask Hillary about decisions that her husband made as President, and whether Hillary would be asked about her spouse's decisions if she was a male candidate.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is joined by Nicole Sandler, a radio veteran who has come full circle! From talk radio to music and back to talk again.
They discuss why not allowing the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) to be fully debated or amended by 'fast-tracking' it is a big mistake. They also discuss why they believe that both President Obama and the Republicans in Congress are wrong for supporting the TPP since they believe it's a bad deal for America and for American workers.
Nicole Sandler launched her blog and podcast at www.RadioOrNot.com in 2008, and began guest hosting on the Air America network. The fill-in stints turned into a nightly late night show, which lasted for the final year of AAR’s existence.
When Air America Radio went under, Nicole moved the show online to Radio or Not, where she continues today.
Guest host Mark Levine sits in for me this hour to give you "The Inside Scoop."
The GOP complained about Hillary Clinton's lack of transparency with the Clinton charity. Yet, they make no mention of Jeb Bush's massive, anonymous, and tax-exempt PAC. Hypocrisy at it's finest! I explain why each problem is not 'equally bad,' yet we can eliminate both of them with REAL campaign finance reform. I also tangle with a caller who says he has a problem with Hillary's lack of transparency, yet he openly states that he's completely fine with all political donations being made in secret. Yes, really!!
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
On this Earth Day 2015, Leslie talks about new information as to what scientists believe would happen if the Earth warms an additional 2 degrees Celsius. Some of this being that we would face severe droughts, extinctions, and public health risks. This is highlighted in a story by CNN's John Sutter.
We also hear comments from President Obama, who spoke about Climate Change from Florida's Everglades today. Some of the President's comments were that the threat posed by climate change "can no longer be denied or ignored," and that "protecting the one planet we've got is what we have to do for the next generation."
Leslie is joined by callers to discuss President Obama's recent comments in support of medical marijuana in a documentary by CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, entitled 'Weed3.'
Leslie and her callers also discuss:
-Whether it is hypocritical for politicians who openly admit to having smoked pot recreationally to then turn around and support legislation that criminalizes the drug
-Whether alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana
-Whether marijuana should be reclassified as a 'Schedule 2' drug, which would allow science to openly research the plant without as many restrictions, and then formulate new opinions based on facts
Leslie and callers discuss how women in the U.S. have less gender equity than women in many less developed countries, according to statistics cited in a new report by CNN's Jessica Ravitz.
Here are some of the most notable statistics from the story entitled "Women in the world: Where the U.S. falters in quest for equality":
A. "Mothers of newborns are guaranteed paid leave in 188 countries, only nine countries do not. Guess which one is among them? The United States."
B. "When it comes to paychecks, the United States ranks 65th in wage equality for similar work."
C. "The U.S. Congress ranks in the bottom half of national parliaments around the world when it comes to female members."
D. "There are 197 constitutions across the globe, and 165 of them -- or about 84% -- explicitly guarantee gender equality. The United States is not one of them."
Link to story--> http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/us/american-women-world-rankings/index.html
Leslie is joined by Aviva Chomsky, Professor of History and Coordinator of Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies at Salem State University in Massachusetts.
They discuss the U.S. shift in Cuba policy under President Obama, including removing them from U.S. List of Nations That Sponsor Terrorism.
I am joined by callers as we discuss the Nationwide protests over the fight to have the minimum wage raised to $15 dollars an hour. According to a story by Candice Choi of the AP, "airport workers, home care workers, Walmart workers and adjunct professors are among those to join in the protests across the country, in what organizers are calling the biggest ever mobilization of workers in the U.S."
Leslie also ties in a new report that showed "the majority of households receiving government assistance are headed by a working adult."
Leslie and callers discuss NJ Governor Chris Christie's new proposal to raise the retirement age for Medicare to 67 and Social Security to 69, as well as benefits to be cut for some Americans. He argues this would help younger Americans receive Social Security later in life.
This, despite polling by the Progressive Change Institute showing that 70% of Americans say they'd like to "Increase Social Security benefits and pay for that increase by having the wealthy pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else."
Leslie is rejoined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
They discuss Julian's piece for CNN entitled "Why White House needs Congress on Iran deal." (link to article--> http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/14/opinions/zelizer-iran-deal-congress-involved/)
Leslie and callers discuss multiple angles of Hillary Clinton's Presidential announcement, and the upcoming 2016 Election. They talk about what people thought of Hillary's video and 'low key' campaign announcement, whether she'll run in an uncontested Democratic Primary, her Republican challengers, the stated focus of her campaign (Economic security and opportunity), whether America is too sexist to have it's first female President, and how people would react to another Clinton/Bush Election (Hillary Clinton vs. Jeb Bush).
Leslie is rejoined by Michael Shure, a political correspondent for Al Jazeera America, the U.S. cable news channel that covers domestic and international news.
They discuss Hillary Clinton's announcement that she's running for President. They also discuss the way she chose to role out her campaign, the 2016 race as a whole, the attacks on Clinton by the GOP, and how Jeb Bush running neutralizes the 'anti-dynasty' talking point the GOP would've had against her.
Leslie is rejoined by Political Strategist Brad Bannon, as well as callers, as they discuss President Obama reaching out to President Raul Castro in an attempt to renew our diplomatic relations with Cuba. This comes after the two nations held the highest level talks between them in more than half a century.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is rejoined by Political Strategist, and good friend, Brad Bannon.
Brad explains that he's not too worried about Hillary Clinton's drop in a recent Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll. He explains that that's because he believes the methodology used in a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, where Hillary fared well, is superior to that of the Quinnipiac poll.
Brad also explains why he believes Hillary's 'low key' Presidential announcement is playing to her strengths.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is joined by callers as they discuss how the video of the Walter Scott shooting has reignited the debate around Police tactics, and the call for officers to be outfitted with body cameras.
Leslie is rejoined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM).
They discuss the slow March jobs report being linked to a weak showing in the manufacturing sector that month, as well as Hillary Clinton's stance on the TPP trade proposal.
I'm joined by callers as we discuss California's water shortage crisis. We cover whether the government should be able to tell people how much water they can use, and whether crises like this will become more commonplace if we continue to ignore the effects of climate change. We also discuss potential solutions to California's water shortage crisis.
Leslie is rejoined by Ali Scotten, founder of Scotten Consulting, which specializes in socio-cultural and geopolitical analysis of the Middle East.
They discuss Israel being unsatisfied with assurances from Washington on the Iran Nuclear Deal, and subsequently calling for specific requirements that it wants in any final deal with Iran over that country’s nuclear program.
Leslie and callers discuss today's announcement that, after no diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran since 1979, a historic preliminary nuclear agreement has been reached between the nations and five other world powers.
Some of the items discussed are:
-The specifics of the deal
-How big of a deal this is in historical terms
-Whether Congressional Republicans and/or Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will try to sabotage the deal
-Whether this agreement will become one of the greatest accomplishments of Barack Obama's presidency if it prevents Iran from building a nuclear bomb
Police found doctors’ notes torn up and thrown into the trash that said the Germanwings Co-Pilot that crashed the plane was too sick to work. Knowing this, Leslie discussed with the audience whether doctors should have to warn a patient's employer about their mental health when it affects public safety. (and how we can best balance people's privacy and safety)
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine, A former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
They discuss the news that Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has called on the state's lawmakers to recall or amend a new 'religious freedom' bill that the state recently passed. Opponents say that the bill is similar to Indiana's in that it would allow businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
Leslie and callers react to Indiana Governor Mike Pence's press conference, in which he requests legislation on his desk by the end of the week to clarify that the state's 'religious-freedom' law does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Leslie is joined by Lt. General Robert Gard, the Chairman of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.
They discuss how a preliminary nuclear deal with Iran appears close, but that tough issues still need to be ironed out.
Lt. General Gard argues that, for the United States and it's allies, a diplomatic deal with Iran is a far better option than going the military route.
Leslie and callers discuss the approaching deadline for an Iran Nuclear deal to be reached.
The specifics they share opinions on included whether they believe a deal would be reached, what would entail a good deal versus a bad one, who has the upper hand in negotiations, whether a successful deal could eventually turn Iran into an ally, whether Iran can be trusted, and where and how Congressional Republicans play into the talks.
Leslie is re-joined by Dr. Harlan Ullman, who serves on the Senior Advisory boards for Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), one of NATO’s two strategic commanders, and Commander of U.S. European Command (EUCOM).
They discuss what options are left if the negotiations with Iran, over limiting its nuclear programs, fail.
Leslie is re-joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm.
They discuss Dr. Shapiro's piece entitled "The 2016 Elections Will Be All about Incomes." (Link here - http://tinyurl.com/q4cf24n)
Dr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine and callers as they discuss Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl being charged by the Military with desertion and misbehaving before the enemy. They also discuss what Bergdahl's punishment should be if convicted, and how him being held as a POW for five years by the Taliban and tortured plays into all of this.
Guest Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine and callers as they discuss how hypocritical it is that Ted Cruz now says he will be buying insurance via Obamacare, a law he vows to scrap.
Guest Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine as they start by making a BIG announcement about the partnership of their two radio shows. They then take calls and discuss whether the Constitution allows Canadian born Ted Cruz to be President.
Guest Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie and callers discuss Ted Cruz announcing that he is running for President.
Some of the items discussed are whether Cruz has a legitimate chance at winning, his far right stances on both Economic and Social issues, his notoriety for helping to force a government shutdown and reading Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham" on the Senate floor, and possible Ted Cruz Campaign Slogans (which was trending on Twitter today).
Leslie is joined by Jim Pew, a staff attorney in Earthjustice's Washington, D.C. office.
They discuss the upcoming case that the Supreme Court will hear regarding the EPA's new regulations on Power Plants.
The organization that Jim represents, Earthjustice, uses the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.
Leslie is joined by Marcy Stech, the Communications Director at EMILY’S List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to office and is the nation’s largest resource for women in politics.
They discuss the mission and the vision of the Emily's List organization.
Leslie is joined by Lori M. Wallach, director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch.
They discuss the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade proposal and why it could potentially be even worse for America than NAFTA.
Leslie is re-joined by a good friend of the show Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research.
Leslie, Brad, and callers discuss a story out of Pine Bush, NY, where the Pledge of Allegiance was read in Arabic during the high school's morning announcements.
Immediately, the outcry began. The Arabic reading of the pledge has "divided the school in half," the District Superintendent told a newspaper.
Leslie and Brad had a passionate debate amongst themselves and callers about whether there's an issue in our culture of prejudice against Arabs and Muslims and the effect that the vilification in the media plays into these stereotypes.
Some questions they posed included:
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With the diversity we have in our schools in the US, do you feel that the Pledge of Allegiance should be allowed to be recited in different languages?
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Do you find it disrespectful that Pine Bush High School recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic during the morning announcements?
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The Arabic reading of the Pledge of Allegiance has "divided the school in half," said Pine Bush's superintendent. Would this be the case if it was recited in Spanish? Italian? German?
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Has the media put us in fear of Arab and Muslim people? Students referenced the war in the Middle East in defense of the pledge being read only in English.
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Who is to blame for the lack of understanding we have of other cultures in the US?
Leslie is re-joined by a good friend of the show Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, for his weekly Friday segment.
Leslie and Brad spent the Hour discussing the Iran Nuclear Talks.
Today, Iran and six world powers suspended negotiations on a historic nuclear deal and are set to convene again later next week to break a deadlock over sensitive atomic research and lifting of sanctions.
Leslie and Brad both discussed the implications of Benjamin Netanyahu being re-elected as Israeli Prime Minister, and the GOP's Letter to Iran. On a side note, John Boehner will be heading to Israel to visit with Prime Minister Netanyahu in the coming weeks.
Brad expressed his discontent, but argued that all sides on this matter want to see a deal passed and that compromise takes a lot of work, especially with a deal of this magnitude. Leslie brought up the strength in having John Kerry as one of the Ambassadors on the potential deal.
Leslie is joined by Jimmy Williams, the Executive Editor of Blue Nation Review and contributor to MSNBC.
They discussed the recent subpoenas that were handed down by Congress to nearly a dozen people who worked for Hillary Clinton while she was Secretary of State.
This stems from the recent reports that Hillary Clinton had used a personal email account for government business while she was the chief U.S. diplomat from 2009 to 2013.
Leslie and Jimmy both discussed the gross overreach, and frankly overkill, of the GOP on this story.
They talked about Hillary's potential in 2016 and whether this will affect her chances. Polls currently indicate that it is not likely.
Leslie and phone callers discussed President Obama's comments that he made in Cleveland yesterday suggesting that the United States should potentially adopt mandatory voting rules.
“Other countries have mandatory voting,” Obama said, “It would be transformative if everybody voted – that would counteract money more than anything.”
Some questions Leslie raised included:
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Do you believe that if every eligible citizen voted in the U.S, it would completely change the political spectrum?
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Have politicians made it their goal to disenfranchise and disengage the public so that we don't turn out to vote and they can continue to manipulate government?
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Should President Obama move forward with his endorsement of mandatory voting in the U.S? Why/Why Not?
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Every U.S Citizen complains about their government, and yet they still don't vote to make a change in who leads. Would people be more engaged in politics and social issues if they were required to vote?
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What changes do you think would happen in this country if every citizen voted? What about in other countries around the world?
Leslie is joined by Timothy Cama, energy and environment staff writer at "The Hill."
They discussed Timothy's recent piece regarding President Obama's executive order that he will sign Thursday ordering federal government agencies to slash their greenhouse gas emissions.
Since the federal government is the largest single consumer of energy in the country, its actions can make a major dent in the greenhouse gas emissions of the country as a whole.
That means cuts in the government can send the country a long way toward Obama’s goal of reducing the United States’s greenhouse gases 26 percent to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, the Founder and President of Gaynor Wellness in New York City.
They discuss Chris Borland, the San Francisco 49ers Linebacker who decided to hang up his cleats for fear that serious brain injury might occur if he continued in the NFL.
Reports show the degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been linked to repeated head trauma experienced by NFL players. Mood swings, depression, memory loss and early onset dementia are all symptoms.
Dr. Gaynor stated that “Football players are more at risk for these conditions but everyone must be vigilant in protecting their brain health. This includes parents of young athletes as well as those who have family history of brain disease.”
Leslie even mentioned her son, Sebastian, and the couple concussions he's already had at a young age playing sports.
Leslie is joined by Dimi Reider, an Israeli journalist and blogger.
They discuss the aftermath of Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election as Israeli Prime Minister and the comments he made before the vote declaring that he would not allow a Palestinian State under his watch.
President Obama has yet to call and congratulate Netanyahu on his victory. Dimi and Leslie talked about the future of the two leaders' relationship and the effect of the victory on the people of Israel.
Many in Israel worry that Netanyahu's focus is primarily on national security, rather than the high cost of living and housing costs in Israel.
Dimi was in London during the interview.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine as they take calls and discuss the Chief of the Secret Service Joseph Clancy's hearing in front of the House Appropriations subcommittee yesterday.
Clancy said Tuesday he is frustrated about the latest allegations of wrongdoing by two senior agents, where it was alleged that the two men drove drunk and crashed into a White House barrier.
This is yet another embarrassing mark in a long stretch of misconduct by Secret Service agents including eliciting prostitution, leaving the front door of the White House unlocked for a fence jumper to walk through, allowing a man with a gun to be in the same elevator as the President, and drunken behavior while on presidential trips.
Mark and Leslie discussed their concerns about the continuing struggles of the organization, and the apparent lack of discipline from leadership. This sentiment was even more amplified with the recent discovery of cyanide in a letter sent to the White House by a man with a previous record with the Secret Service.
Guest Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is joined by Terry O'Neill, the President of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and Webster Phillips, a senior legislative representative for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
The three of them spoke about another issue facing women; equal pay for equal work. For full-time, year-round workers, women are paid on average only 77 percent of what men are paid; for women of color, the gap is significantly wider.
As Webster points out, this not only effects their day to day income, but also their investment in retirement.
These wage gaps stubbornly remain despite the passage of the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, and a variety of other legislation prohibiting employment discrimination.
Webster and Terry detail what they hope to see changed in the future and what their efforts have been in solving this problem.
Leslie is re-joined by Dr. Wendy Patrick, a career trial attorney and friend of the show. They spoke in depth about the Robert Durst story that continues to unfold after the broadcast of a HBO documentary titled "The Jinx," which details his legal struggles.
Both Leslie and Dr. Partick feel that Durst is guilty, but also agree that the muffled recordings of him saying "What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course," may not be enough in court to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in connection with the murders of his previous wife, neighbor, and friend Susan Berman.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Patricia T. Morris, the President of Women Thrive Worldwide. They discussed the International Violence Against Women Act that has been reintroduced for the 5th time in the House of Representatives.
Statistics from the World Health Organization show that 35% of women globally experience physical or sexual violence in their lives.
Dr. Morris hopes that this legislation will set new precedents for other countries around the world, and will put the U.S strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the forefront. Making our country a leader in prevention.
During open phones, Leslie discussed the Cold Case murder story involving Manhattan Real Estate Mogul Robert Durst.
Callers joined the conversation to discuss the incriminating audio that was captured during the filming of a documentary about Durst's life call "The Jinx."
A multi-millionaire businessman, Durst was acquitted of murder charges in 2001 for the death of his neighbor Morris Black. He admitted to killing and dismembering Black's body but was found innocent in court. He has also been under the spotlight of investigation for the deaths of his wife in 1982 and his friend Susan Berman in 2000.
During the final episode of "The Jinx" Durst was recorded saying "What the hell did I do?" from a bathroom at the end of the documentary. "Killed them all, of course."
Leslie is re-joined by International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW), Leo Gerard. They discussed Scott Walker's recent right-to-work legislation and a USW backed oil refinery strike/bargaining.
President Gerard believes that despite the growing disparity in income and wealth, Republicans like Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker look to further squeeze working Americans. Right-to-work legislation lowers income for workers and harms collective bargaining efforts by forbidding corporations and unions from negotiating contracts.
They discuss how if this is what Walker is doing as Governor of Wisconsin, what would it be like if he was President?
Leslie and Leo went on to briefly discuss the USW Oil Workers' Strike, where a work stoppage had been launched at major oil refineries around the U.S. until safer working conditions were agreed upon.
Since March 12th, a tentative agreement has been reached. President Gerard says that the new agreement will set a precedent for the rest of the oil industry.
Leslie is joined by former Ohio Congressman and Talk Radio News Service Political Analsyst, Bob Ney.
They discussed the 47 GOP Senators who sent a letter to Iran declaring that any nuclear deal reached between the administration and the Iranian government would be nullified after President Obama finishes his second term.
Bob has lived in Iran before and believes that President Obama is on the right path. Even saying that he believes the President has done more for U.S-Iran relations and the nuclear program than any of the previous administrations before him.
Leslie and Bob went on to discuss the comments by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR). Cotton said that he had "no regrets at all," about manufacturing the letter.
Bob believes that much of the GOP's disrespect and unprofessionalism derives from a pure dislike of the president; even referencing specific conversations that he's had with Congressmen.
Leslie is joined by good friend Brad Bannon and callers to discuss what lies ahead for the community of Ferguson, Missouri and it's Police Department following the shooting of two police officers this week.
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is re-joined by good friend Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They discuss:
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden giving Ted Cruz an epic lesson in how science works
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Hillary Clinton's email controversy
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Republicans feeling heat over their Iran letter expressing regrets
Leslie is joined by Patricia Miller to discuss her book entitled "Good Catholics: The Battle over Abortion in the Catholic Church."
Patricia's work on the intersection of politics, sex and religion has appeared in The Atlantic, Salon, The Nation, Huffington Post, Religion Dispatches and Ms. Magazine.
Leslie and callers discuss their opinions on the open letter that 47 Republican Senators sent to Iran warning them against making a nuclear disarmament deal with President Obama.
Leslie is rejoined by Nicholas Wapshott, the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss the shooting of two Police Officers in Ferguson, the Hillary Email controversy, and a bipartisan bill that would remove federal marijuana prohibitions.
Nicholas' newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II."
Leslie is joined by Michael Shure, a Political Correspondent for Al Jazeera America.
They discuss the controversy surrounding the use of a private email address by Hillary Clinton when she was Secretary of State, and her statements from this week addressing the issue.
Leslie is re-joined by Zoe Carpenter, The Nation's Assistant Washington Editor.
They discuss Zoe's piece for TheNation.com entitled "Conservatives Have a Plan for Climate Change: Pretend It Doesn't Exist."
Leslie and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) discuss 'King v Burwell,' the challenge to Obamacare's Federal Exchange that the Supreme Court heard arguments on this month.
Leslie and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) discuss 'King v Burwell,' the challenge to Obamacare's Federal Exchange that the Supreme Court heard arguments on this month.
Leslie and callers discuss the recent fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Madison, Wisconsin.
Leslie is re-joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss how long time supporters of President Obama disagree with his stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
They also talk about why we need a rule in the TPP proposal to prevent currency manipulation in case it passes.
Leslie is re-joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
They discuss his piece for CNN.com entitled "Hillary Clinton's three ways to handle scandal."
Leslie is live across the street from the Supreme Court as she interviews seven different guests in the Healthcare field regarding the King V. Burwell case, which the court is hearing arguments on this week. At stake are the Federal subsidies that approximately 8 million people in 36 states receive under the 'Affordable Care Act' (Obamacare). If the court rules in favor of the plaintiff (against Obamacare) and the federal subsidies are struck down, most of these 8 million Americans would likely lose their Health Insurance. Here is a more detailed explanation from 'The Washington Post' - http://tinyurl.com/qffum28
Back to the USSR: Did Vladamir Putin Murder His Primary Political Opponent, Boris Nemtsov?
Mark discusses and takes comments and questions from callers.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Intersexuality and Gender Identity: Why Do Most of Us Care So Much If Someone Thinks We’re the Other Gender?
Guest host Mark Levine is joined by Joe Wenke, a writer, social critic and LGBTQI rights activist, social critic. The two also take comments and questions from callers on the topic.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Here We Go Again: Will the Supreme Court Overturn the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Guest host Mark Levine breaks down what you need to know about the latest challenge to the ACA (King v Burwell), and how he believes the court will rule.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Guest host Mark Levine asks "The Netanyahu Speech: Is the Breach of Protocol Obscuring the Iranian Nuclear Danger?"
Mark discusses this with Avi Davis, the President of the American Freedom Alliance and the editor of The Intermediate Zone. They also take comments from callers.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is re-joined by regular Friday guest Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
With the anniversary of the 22nd Amendment today, they discuss whether a President should be allowed to serve a third term and whether members of Congress and the Supreme Court should have term limits like the President. Leslie and Brad also take calls to see what the audience thinks on the topic.
Leslie is re-joined by regular Friday guest Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They discuss how President Obama’s administration has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of the armor-piercing 5.56-millimeter “M855 green tip” rifle bullet because of new handguns that use the ammunition and pose a greater threat to the police.
Leslie is re-joined by regular Friday guest Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
They discuss the latest between the Senate and the House in the showdown over the President's Executive Action on Immigration and how Republicans have tied funding for Homeland Security to it.
Leslie discusses how her Executive Producer, "Marky Mark" Grimaldi, is "Goin' Bald for Bucks" for Roswell Park Cancer Institute in honor of his Mom and Dad's battle against Cancer. He lost his Mom, Sylvia Grimaldi, to Breast/Terminal Cancer 15 years ago this week. Also, his Dad, Mark Grimaldi Sr., is in remission after battling Prostate Cancer. (He bravely fought and won after having successful surgery and then 37 radiation treatments).
'Marky Mark' will be getting his head shaved next Wednesday with about 50 other volunteers to raise money and awareness in the battle against Cancer. One out of three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Most of us know someone that has successfully battled cancer. We also know someone who has had their life taken by it. 'Bald for Bucks' raises funds for the cutting-edge cancer research and patient care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Please visit tinyurl.com/markbald4bucks2 and donate today! Thank you so much for your consideration!
Leslie is joined by Jake Greene, Co-Director and Writer of "Millennial Parents," a Web Series About The New Generation of Domestication.
They discuss the following about the Millennial Generation:
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Why Are 30.3% Of Millennials Still Living With Their Parents?
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1 in 5 Millennials Live in Poverty
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Millennials are Set to Outnumber Baby Boomers
Guest host Mark Levine discusses with callers whether one can still call themself a Christian if they oppose aid to the poor.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Guest host Mark Levine is joined by Gary Burtless, the Whitehead Chair in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
They discuss the recent decision by Walmart to raise their employees' wages to at least $9/hr, what likely caused this decision, and what it means for the economy and the rest of the job market.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Guest host Mark Levine is joined by Timothy Karr, Senior Director of Strategy for FreePress.net. They discuss today's historic vote by the FCC to adopt Net Neutrality rules in order to ban Internet discrimination.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine, a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services.
They discuss with callers Alaska being the third state to legalize recreational use of Marijuana, whether they believe it will be legalized nationwide, the effects of legalization, and how Marijuana compares to alcohol.
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine, a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
They discuss three men in NYC being arrested after trying to join ISIS, including one of them threatening to assassinate President Obama.
They also talk about Kivalina, the remote Alaskan village that needs to be relocated due to climate change.
Guest host Mark Levine details the history of the Middle East and how it plays into the conflicts taking place in the region today. This includes the conflict with ISIS, the Arab Spring, Sunni vs. Shiah vs. Kurd, and more.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie and callers discuss what a Homeland Security shutdown would mean for America and how likely it is to happen.
Leslie is joined by Cevin Soling, the director of the acclaimed documentary ‘The War on Kids’, winner of the best educational documentary award at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival, receiving accolades from The New York Times, Variety, and The Huffington Post.
They discuss what Cevin calls "the human rights abuses of compulsory education."
Leslie is joined by Allan Wernick, a professor and a widely-noted authority on citizenship and immigration law.
They discuss conservative lawmakers urging Speaker John Boehner not to back down in a fight with Democrats (over President Obama's immigration policy) that threatens a partial Homeland Security shutdown. They also talk about how, in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to separate measures against President Obama's immigration actions from Homeland Security funding. The Senate would then debate the issues separately, and avoid a Homeland Security shutdown. It remains to be seen if the House will follow suit.
Leslie and callers discuss President Obama's comments at the "Countering Violent Extremism Summit" that happened this week.
Some of the more notable comments by the President that were discussed are:
1. "We are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam."
2. If we link link extremism to the Muslim faith, we give credibility to the ideology of ISIS.
3. Since ISIS is "desperate for (religious) legitimacy" we would be playing right into their hands if we linked extremism to Islam.
4. "Our campaign to prevent people around the world from being radicalized to violence is ultimately a battle for hearts and minds."
They also discuss President Obama highlighting Obama highlighted efforts in Boston, L.A. and the Twin Cities where Muslim communities and law enforcement are making strides in addressing the root causes of violent extremism; and whether we're right to try and build on these successes Nationally.
Leslie is re-joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They discuss President Obama's comments at the "Countering Violent Extremism Summit" this week. The President urged a global united front against extremist groups like ISIS.
Colonel Leighton founded "Cedric Leighton Associates" in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Leslie is re-joined by Michelle Chen, a contributing writer to The Nation Magazine. She is also contributing editor at In These Times and associate editor at CultureStrike.
The two discuss Michelle's piece for TheNation.com entitled "Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths?"
Leslie is re-joined by Mark Levine. Mark is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
They discuss a variety of topics including:
1. When is it just to go to war? (President Obama's AUMF)
2. A Texas Judge staying President Obama's Executive Order on Immigration
3. When letting your kids out of your sight becomes a crime
Leslie and callers discuss a Yahoo News report by Bianna Golodryga about Preventing Homegrown Terrorism in America entitled "Do Muslim "No-Go Zones" exist within the U.S.?"
They also talk about the three day counter-terrorism summit being held at the White House this week.
Finally, they discuss Reverend Franklin Graham saying that there's a religious double standard following ISIS beheading 21 Egyptian Christians. “Can you imagine the outcry if 21 Muslims had been beheaded by Christians?” he asked in a Facebook post Monday. “Where is the universal condemnation by Muslim leaders around the world?"
Leslie is joined by Anthony Swift, an attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he works with their international program on tar sands development, the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and other energy issues.
They discuss the oil train derailment that happened in West Virginia on Monday. "A wrecked train hauling millions of pounds of oil continued burning in West Virginia on Tuesday, a day after it derailed in a snowstorm and sent fireballs ripping through the air. The derailment prompted the evacuation of nearby villages and dumped crude oil into a river, forcing the shut-off of local water supplies."
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/18/us/west-virginia-train-derailment-dumps-oil-into-river.html
Leslie is joined by Leslie Holman, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
They discuss the news that a Texas judge "has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's orders to shield millions of people who are in the United States illegally, backing 26 states that argued Obama had overstepped his legal authority." The White House will appeal the decision.
Leslie is joined by John Amato, founder of the famous CrooksandLiars.com. It is an American left wing political blog. He is also the co-author of "Over the Cliff: How Obama's Election Drove the American Right Insane."
They discuss conservative talk show host Kevin Jackson's complaint that that ISIS is President Obama's fault because he refused to carry on with Former President George W. Bush's devastating foreign policy decisions.
They also talk about how the Federal Judge who issued an injunction against President Obama's executive action on Immigration is an open opponent of Immigration Reform.
Guest host Mark Levine interviews Henry J. Aaron, currently the Bruce and Virginia MacLaury Senior Fellow in the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution.
They discuss Aaron's piece for Brookings.edu on the Republicans' alternative plan to Obamacare. The piece is entitled "Not ready for prime time: The Burr, Hatch and Upton Obamacare proposal" and can be found here --> http://tinyurl.com/mfhvj3b.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Guest host Mark Levine discusses the Chapel Hill Shooting with callers.
He says it should be illegal to seek out confrontation when carrying a gun (unless you're a police officer or security guard).
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Guest host Mark Levine interviews Princeton Professor of Political History, Julian Zelizer, on his CNN article entitled "Get your government hands off my Obamacare."
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Julian Zelizer is a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow.
He has published over five hundred op-eds, including his weekly column on CNN.Com. The History News Network named Professor Zelizer as one of the top young historians in the country.
Guest host Mark Levine interviews Dr. Wendy Patrick regarding the potential 'Hate Crime' aspect of the Chapel Hill Shooting.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Dr. Wendy L. Patrick is a Career Trial Attorney. She is a former hate crime prosecutor, frequently teaching on eliminating bias and discrimination. She authored a chapter in the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism (Macmillan Reference 2007), and Hate Crimes: Causes, Controls, and Controversies (SAGE 2004).
Guest host Mark Levine advocates for listeners to boycott Staples.
This follows the news that Staples, the #1 Office supplies retailer that just bought Office Depot and Office Max for $6.3 billion dollars, has told employees that they will fire them if they work more than 25 hours per week (so they don't have to provide them health insurance through Obamacare) and that Obama is responsible for this policy.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.
Leslie is joined by guest Mark Levine and callers as they discuss Brian Williams being suspended by NBC News for six months without pay. This all came about after Williams' admitted that he 'misremembered' that the helicopter he was on in Iraq had been hit by enemy fire and forced down.
Leslie and callers discuss the death of US aid worker Kayla Mueller, ISIS Hostage, being confirmed.
They talk about whether more could have been to save Kayla and the other hostages killed by ISIS, whether Congress will/should authorize military force against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and the Muslim world's response to ISIS.
Leslie is re-joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
They discuss the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade deal, currency manipulation, and why the trade deal would be no good for America.
Leslie is joined by Aziza Hasan, founding director of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change. An experienced mediator and conflict resolution practitioner she has co-facilitated multiple fellowship cohorts.
They discuss the death of American aid-worker Kayla Mueller by ISIS being confirmed, Muslim clerics lashing out against ISIS and what is the mission of Aziza's organization, NewGround.
Leslie is joined by guest host Brad Bannon, her Executive Producer Mark Grimaldi, and callers to discuss Canada's Supreme Court allowing doctor-assisted suicide in specific cases.
They discuss whether or not people favor assisted suicide and whether it will eventually move beyond the three American states where it is already legal to the rest of the country.
They also cover people's personal experiences with relatives who died with a terminal illness and whether they would've considered assisted suicide if it was legal.
Leslie is re-joined by the Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez, to discuss the Jobs report for January.
America gained 257,000 jobs in January, capping the best 3-month jobs gain in 17 years and delivering the biggest wage increase since 2008.
Leslie is joined by Zach Silk, an experienced political strategist and entrepreneur.
They talk about how the politicians in Washington D.C. are lagging behind in recognizing what the American people want done. They also discuss how people are getting fed up of waiting for D.C. to act and doing it themselves on a state level. One example they discuss is the successful ballot measure campaign to close the background check loophole on gun sales in Washington State. (Zach managed this campaign)
Zach's most notable political success includes managing the history-making campaign to secure marriage equality in Washington State by a vote of the people and the aforementioned background check ballot initiative.
Leslie and callers discuss the Ferguson, Missouri Police Department testing out a new 'less lethal' gun attachment.
The device's manufacturer claims it "represents a critical 'missing link' between lethal force and less lethal force." Some critics believe it "would lead officers to be more likely to use their guns at all in situations where they might not otherwise."
Leslie is joined by Steve Garey, President of United Steelworkers local 12-591 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He’s currently on strike with co-workers at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
They discuss the over 3,800 United Steelworkers at more than nine oil-industry sites—sites that account for 10 percent of the United States’ oil-refining capacity—whom are on strike in the largest such labor action since 1980.
Leslie is joined by Goldie Taylor, a veteran journalist, opinion writer and filmmaker.
They discuss the GOP unveiling it's new Obamacare 'alternative,' how Jeb Bush is trying to assure he doesn't repeat Mitt Romney's mistakes, and Rand Paul attacking his rivals on Twitter.
Leslie and guest Mark Levine are joined by callers as they discuss NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio's new plan for affordable housing in New York City. De Blasio is also supporting increasing the minimum wage in NYC to $15 an hour like Seattle has done.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees. He also regularly fills in for Leslie when she is out.
The U.S. is deciding whether or not to supply Ukraine with missiles to fight Russian separatists. Leslie and Mark Levine discuss whether or not that would help and whether it would be a good idea for America to do so.
Mark Levine is a former Legislative Counsel to Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees. He also regularly fills in for Leslie when she is out.
In light of the current measles outbreak in America, Leslie and callers discuss whether or not vaccinations like MMR should be mandatory. They also discuss the comments that potential 2016 Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie and Rand Paul have made on the subject.
Leslie is re-joined by David Mark, a seasoned political journalist, author and public speaker. He is the author of "Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs, and Washington Handshakes: Decoding the Jargon, Slang and Bluster of American Political Speech"
They discuss how the current Measles outbreak in the U.S. has been a delicate issue to some of the potential 2016 GOP presidential contenders. They also discuss President Obama's newly released budget proposal and the GOP's response to it.
They close the interview by talking about Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa potentially running to the fill the seat that will be vacated by Senator Barbara Boxer, who will retire after her current term.
Leslie is re-joined by Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc., a US defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
They discuss ISIS burning a Jordanian pilot alive, and Jordan vowing an 'earth shaking response.' This includes Jordan saying they would swiftly execute several militants in retaliation, including an Iraqi woman whom Jordan had sought to swap for the pilot taken captive after his plane crashed in Syria in December.
They also discuss reports that the United States is now considering supplying arms to Ukraine in the fight against Russian separatists, and whether that is a good idea.
Leslie and callers discuss the specifics of President Obama's proposed budget for the fiscal year of 2016. This includes (but isn't limited to) infrastructure, defense spending, education and corporate tax reform.
Leslie is re-joined by Dr. Meryl Nass, an Internal medicine physician who identified the first modern use of anthrax as a biological weapon.
They discuss Chris Christie's comments about parents having a choice in getting their children vaccinated and the current measles outbreak.
Leslie is joined live from Israel by Itamar Rabinovich. He is an expert on the policies and politics of the Middle East, with a particular interest in Syria, Arab-Israeli relations, and the U.S.-Israel relationship. He served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States and as chief negotiator with Syria from 1992 to 1996.
The two discuss Israel and the changing Middle East.
Leslie is re-joined by Kevin Cirilli, a finance reporter for The Hill and author of its financial services newsletter OVERNIGHT MONEY. They discuss President Obama's new budget that has just been released to Congress and the public.
Leslie is re-joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm. They discuss a lighter topic for the last hour of the week. With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, Leslie brought up both "deflate gate," and whether the NFL was tarnished after a grueling season filled with controversy including Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice. Brad argued that these issues of domestic violence were something far more important than a few deflated footballs.
Leslie discussed the wages (or lack there of) for NFL Cheerleaders who sometimes don't even make minimum wage, and are asked to put in over 40 Hours a week.
Leslie is re-joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm. They discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to Congress to give a speech expressing his discontent with the Iran-U.S Nuclear talks. They also discuss how this plan of going behind the President's back was completely backfiring on Speaker Boehner; even receiving criticism within his own party.
After that, Leslie and Brad discussed Mitt Romney announcing that he would no longer be seeking the nomination for the President in 2016. The discussion ultimately lead to the question: "Who can the GOP produce to go against Hillary Clinton?" She currently has double digit poll leads over all other potential Republican candidates.
Leslie is re-joined by Gary Snyder, radio talk show host and President of Indiana Talks Radio Network. They had an in depth discussion regarding Indiana Governor Mike Pence's push to create his own state-run news outlet that was going to be paid for by taxpayers money. "JustIN" was supposedly going to be an unbiased network that featured breaking news regarding Gov. Pence. Toward the end of the interview breaking news arrived to the studio that he in fact was pulling the plug on the operation because of outcry over the waste of taxpayers money.
Leslie and callers discuss a recent piece of legislation passed in Arizona that declares all Seniors, in order to graduate, will have to pass the same test that is given to immigrants who want to become U.S citizens. Leslie intermingled callers opinions on the proposal, while asking a few of them questions from the exam.
Leslie is re-joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
They have an in depth discussion regarding President Obama's declaration that he needs an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) in the fight against ISIS in both Iraq and Syria.
Leslie is joined by Henry J. Aaron, currently the Bruce and Virginia MacLaury Senior Fellow in the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution.
Leslie and Henry discussed the "Health Reform War" that has been raged for more then six years by the GOP on Obamacare. Henry offers some bi-partisan solutions that he feels both parties could agree on. Unfortunately, it seems that compromise moves further and further away.
Leslie is joined by Dan Wells, President of Airline Professionals Association Teamsters Local 1224. They discuss the news that Pilots at Allegiant Air, represented by the Airline Professionals Association (APA) Teamsters Local 1224, voted overwhelmingly, 465-8, to authorize a strike against Allegiant Air.
Leslie and Mark Levine co-host together. The topic of discussion was the 2016 Presidential Election. (Yes, they're getting into full swing).
Mark and Leslie went down a potential list of Republican candidates including Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum, Rick Perry, Rand Paul, and Marco Rubio. Leslie and Mark discussed the questions of:
- Will they run?
- Can they win the nomination?
- When will they announce?
The debate heated up with callers and hosts alike when the likely Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton was brought up. Many said they would rather see Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren run instead.
Although, everyone seemed to agree that Elizabeth Warren will really not be running and that she understands it is not her time. Some brought up questions of Clinton's leadership abilities and some of her so called "failed" foreign operations as Secretary of State.
Leslie is joined by John Feffer, the director of Foreign Policy In Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies.
They discuss John's recent article from The Nation titled "The European Union May Be on the Verge of Collapse." Other than Germany, much of the EU has remained stagnant in recent years and have failed to bridge the income gap. Growth is anemic at best and socio-economic inequality is on the rise.
Leslie is re-joined by Ali Velshi, an anchor on Al Jazeera America and the host of “Real Money."
They discuss the recent Oxfam Study that finds the richest 1% will soon own half of all the global wealth by 2016. Ali stressed the point that we need to focus on a strong labor force that allows for social mobility. He and Leslie also discussed the minimum wage, and the dilemma of wages not increasing with inflation. President Obama has said that he will raise the minimum wage for contractors to $10.10.
Leslie is joined by Mick Yauger, President of Teamsters Local 786.
They have a discussion regarding the recent partnership between the Teamsters, the U.S. Army, and ABF Freight. They have teamed together to help returning veterans receive their CDL driver's licenses. The Teamsters Military Assistnce Program has been assisting veterans obtain careers in the transportation industry for years.
Leslie and callers discuss a new policy by the American Academy of Pediatrics saying that Medical Marijuana "should only be used for severely ill kids who have no other treatment option."
This, despite some parents insisting that "medical marijuana has cured their kids' troublesome seizures or led to other improvements."
"To make it easier to study and develop marijuana-based treatments, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends removing marijuana from the government's most restrictive drug category, which includes heroin, LSD and other narcotics with no accepted medical use, and switching it to the category that includes methadone and oxycodone."
Original article source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pediatricians-on-medical-marijuana-not-so-fast/
Leslie is joined by Leo Gerard, President of the United Steel Workers (USW) and Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
They discuss President Obama's economic proposals from the State of the Union to strengthen the Middle Class. They touched on Leo's recent blog titled "Voodoo Trickle Down Be Damned," which covered how the richest 1% owns more than the rest of the 99%, income inequality, and raising the capital gains tax.
Leslie is joined by Olivier Knox, the Chief Washington Corespondent for Yahoo News.
They discuss Olivier's most recent blog from Yahoo News regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's U.S visit.
President Obama will not meet with P.M. Netanyahu when he arrives in Washington, D.C. The President found out about the visit from John Boehner's office.
"The president will not be meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu because of the proximity to the Israeli election, which is just two weeks after his planned address to the U.S. Congress," National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said in a emailed statement.
Leslie is joined by Aquene Freechild, Director of Public Citizen’s Democracy is For People campaign.
They discuss what can be done to combat the flood of Dark Money unleashed into our political system by the Citizen's United Supreme Court decision on it's five-year anniversary.
Leslie is joined by Hina Shamsi, Director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, where she works on issues including drones, accountability for torture, and Guantanamo Bay.
She is one of the lawyers representing Mohamedou Slahi in his court case to be set free.
Leslie and Hina discuss Mohamedou Slahi's new book, ‘Guantanamo Diary,’ the first book written by a Gitmo prisoner. The New York Times' Mark Danner calls it "a profound account by a current detainee of what it's like to be collateral damage in the war against terror."
According to England's "Daily Mail" publication, Mohamedou Slahi "swore allegiance to al-Qaeda after travelling to Afghanistan in the 1990s and fought against the Soviet Union-backed regime, but claims he left the group in 1992."
In this hour, The Leslie Marshall Show aired an abbreviated/edited version of the State of The Union Address. Most of what was removed were times when the audience applauded the President and pauses in the President's speech.
Leslie and callers discuss the controversy surrounding tweets by Michael Moore and Seth Rogen that were perceived by some to be negative towards Chris Kyle, the subject of the new movie "American Sniper."
Leslie is joined by Scott N. Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM).
They discuss:
1.The state of manufacturing
2. The Auto Sector
3. President Obama's new manufacturing-related proposals
4. What's the state of the union, from the eyes of everyday Americans working in the manufacturing sector (AAM asked, and we find out how they answered)
The Alliance for American Manufacturing, (AAM) is a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For the past five years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Leslie is joined by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss the 2015 State of the Union address by President Obama.
Senator Bernie Sanders was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 after serving 16 years in the House of Representatives. He is the longest serving independent member of Congress in American history.
Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon and callers to talk about the new movie "American Sniper." They discuss both the praise and criticism the movie is receiving.
Brad Bannon runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is joined by Charlie Fink, an entrepreneur whose focus is micro content and social media. He's the former AOL Executive and former President of AmericanGreetings.com.
Charlie was also founder of The other 98%, a progressive meme creator and distributor with over 1.1 million followers on Facebook.
The two discuss the 'NYPD Slowdown' and the current conflict between the NYPD and NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio.
Duke has semi-reversed their previous plan to allow the Muslim call to prayer from their campus chapel. The call to prayer will now take place in a quad outside the chapel. Leslie and callers discuss whether this is a 'happy-medium' and whether or not it was the correct move.
Leslie is joined by good friend Nicholas Wapshott, the International Editor of Newsweek and an author.
They discuss three different topics:
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A new study showing that Higher Wages for Low-Income Workers Leads to Higher Productivity.
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NYPD arrests getting 'back to normal' after the 'NYPD slowdown.'
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Mitt Romney staffing up for a potential 2016 bid.
Nicholas Wapshott's newest book is titled "The Sphinx: Franklin Roosevelt, the Isolationists, and the Road to World War II." It is available at www.wwnorton.com/books and Amazon.com.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Ejaz Naqvi, the past president of the Islamic center in San Francisco and a practicing physician.
Dr. Naqvi says the Paris attack is not about
Muslims vs. the West, as is often portrayed. He says
the fight is between extremists and the decent, silent
majority. He and Leslie discuss this further during the interview.
A “born-again Muslim” after reading the Quranic translation for the first time in its entirety about two decades ago, Dr. Ejaz Naqvi has since then pondered over the verses of the Quran and discovered that many of its teachings remain arcane.
Eager and in search of finding the common grounds, his subsequent study of the Quran and the Bible has led him to finding significant similarities in the teachings of the Scriptures.
He shares these discoveries with his readers in his Amazon bestselling book, "The Quran: With or Against the Bible?"
Leslie and callers discuss the story of a Colorado pastor halting the funeral of a Lesbian mother because a memorial slideshow at the service featured photos of her kissing her wife.
Leslie is joined by David Freedlander, Senior political correspondent for The Daily Beast.
They discuss the potential 2016 Presidential candidates including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on the left; and Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul on the right.
Leslie is joined by Former US Marine, Christopher Strom, who served over 20 years with the New York City Police Department, retiring as a Sergeant in 2007 from the Intelligence Division.
They discuss how both France and Nigeria have been rocked by terrorist attacks. But how reactions to each attack has been very different.
Leslie and callers discuss how last week's Terror attacks add heat to the GOP's intraparty battle to fund Homeland Security.
Leslie is joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger who has written the Beat since 1999. Nichols writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent.
They discuss Freedom of the Press in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in France.
Leslie is joined by Lily Adams, the Deputy Communications Director at the Democratic National Committee (DNC). They discuss how the new GOP Congress just voted to undermine Obamacare, which they've done more than 50 times.
Leslie is joined by Art Bowker, a cybercrime expert with over 29 years experience in law enforcement. They discuss Centcom's social media accounts apparently being hacked by Islamic State sympathizers and the broader issue of Cyber-Security.
Art Bowker is the co-author of "Investigating Internet Crimes, 1st Edition: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace."
Bowker is a lifetime member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association, having previously served as the International Executive President.
He also writes a regular blog, The Three C's (Computers, Crime and Corrections).
Leslie and callers discuss the significance of the 3.7 million people who rallied in France Sunday, including 1.6 million people in Paris.
They also discuss whether America should've sent someone to the rally with a 'higher profile' than the U.S. Ambassador to France whom attended.
Leslie is joined by Danielle Droitsch, a senior attorney with the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council).
They discuss how the sweeping statements by Speaker Boehner about the Keystone XL Pipeline can't withstand scrutiny.
Danielle directs the Canada program at the NRDC, with a major focus on Canadian tar sands development and the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.
Leslie is joined by Kevin Cirilli, a reporter for 'The Hill.' They discuss Attorney General Eric Holder's comments that the specter of small-scale terror attacks on America keeps him up at night.
Leslie is joined by Dana Lewis, a correspondent with Al Jazeera America. They discuss the post attack rallies in France over the weekend.
Leslie is re-joined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez, to discuss the December jobs report and 2014 as a whole.
America capped its best year for hiring in 15 years. The unemployment rate fell to a six-year low of 5.6 percent in December and U.S. employers added 252,000 jobs during the month.
Leslie, her guest Brad Bannon and callers react to the two French Sieges today that killed three terrorists; but left one terrorist at large and four hostages dead.
Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon to discuss his piece for U.S. News and World Report entitled "The Police, Immigration and the Racial Divide."
Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
Leslie is joined by Bob Dougherty, the intelligence and counter intelligence director at Counter-Terrorism Watch Inc. a U.S. defense contracting firm specializing in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and special operations training.
French police executed two separate raids today. Three terrorists (the Kouachi Brothers and Amedy Coulibaly) were killed, but one (Hayat Boumeddiene) remains at large and four hostages were killed.
Leslie interviews Bob as to how he thinks the Police did overall, as well as how attacks like this can be prevented from happening in the future.
Leslie and callers discuss the way the world's press has reacted to the Charlie Hebdo attack, the fact that the French police officer killed during the attack was Muslim, and the Muslim world's reaction to the attack.
Leslie is joined by Glenn Carle, who had a career as a CIA Clandestine Services officer, serving from 1985-2007, on four continents. They discuss the manhunt for the two suspects accused of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack.
Leslie is joined by Hoda Elshishtawy, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) National Policy Analyst. The two discuss the large number of Muslim organizations that have denounced the Charlie Hebdo attack and how they insist that Islam is a religion of peace.
Leslie is joined by Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University and a New America Foundation fellow. They discuss his new book "The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress and the Battle for the Great Society." It was released today, January 8th and is available at Amazon.com.
Leslie and callers discuss multiple aspects of the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France.
Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton to analyze how the attack on Charlie Hebdo took place and what it might mean about the suspects and their motivations and backgrounds.
Colonel Cedric Leighton is Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations.
He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow with the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institute.
The two discuss today's U.S.-Mexico Presidential Summit: From Empathy To Security Cooperation Specifics.
Leslie is joined by Cristina Marcos, a reporter with CQ Roll Call’s Legislative Action team tracking floor and committee activity on Capitol Hill. They discuss John Boehner booting his defectors from the House Rules Committee following his historically narrow re-election as House Speaker.
Leslie and callers discuss the Fraternal Order Of Police requesting that attacks on Cops be treated as Hate Crimes.
Leslie is joined by David Mark, a seasoned political journalist, author and public speaker. They discuss the new Congress; specifically John Boehner's close re-election as House Speaker, Republicans' ability to govern, House Democrats' legislative agenda, the Keystone Pipeline and President Obama rejecting GOP changes to Obamacare.
Leslie is joined by John Terrett, a reporter and anchor for Al Jazeera America, to discuss the beginning of Marathon bombing trial in Massachusetts.
Public Citizen President Robert Weissman discusses why he believes the incoming Congress may be the most reactionary and regressive in modern American history.
Leslie is joined by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss his 12 point Economic Agenda for America.
Leslie interviews the Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez. They discuss the excellent November jobs report that beat Economists already positive predictions. 321,000 jobs were added in the month. Here is an article detailing the gains from the New York Times: "More Jobs and Higher Wages: U.S. Recovery Starts to Hit Home." --> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/business/economy/november-jobs-unemployment-figures.html?_r=0