Part 1: We discuss the situation with unvaccinated people, particularly in states where Medicaid was not expanded. The Republican party has spread misinformation, and lies about the dangers of vaccination, and continue to support the "big lie", now accusing postal workers of throwing away ballots.
Part 2: Mississippi is attempting to overturn Roe v. Wade. We also discuss the DACA problem, which should have been solved with legislation, not just an executive order. We discuss voter suppression, which is ongoing.
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We talk with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, and the Voice of Texas about the dispute the Democratic members of the Texas Legislature are having with the Republican members regarding new voter suppression bills. The Lt. Gov. is attempting to changes the quorum rules to maintain Republican control. Part 2: We have a conversation with Bill Curry, pundit and former aide to Bill Clinton. We discuss the health care crisis and how medical debt is still the largest source in debt collection efforts. The insurance industry has an overhead rate of 33%, well above other countries' . We have no ready response to the climate crisis, which will no doubt increase illnesses.
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We talk with John Nichols, writer for The Nation, about the history of voting rights, and how they have expanded over time. Now, Republicans are attempting to change this trend, by imposing new limits and impediments to voting rights. We also discuss the recent 'space flight' of both Bezos and Musk, and whether we need to impose more costs to others like them. (landing fees, 'taxi medallions', etc.) Part 2: We talk with Prof. Srinivasan, of Berkeley, about how children learn language and how they are set up to learn in future settings. The more children are talked to by adults, the more they benefit: greater vocabulary, more engagement, among other advantages. Parents need support in order to make this possible.
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We talk with Lincoln Mitchell about the voting suppression that the Republicans are pushing for the country. We also talk about the 'history erasure' that is part of the Republicans' "divisive concepts" push to eliminate talking about past problems in the US. Their death cult is destroying the country. Part 2: We talk with John Farrell about the use of solar power to help relieve some pressure on the climate. His organization has proposals, that if adopted, would create 1.77 M jobs, 69 B in energy savings, and reduce pollution. The proposal would provide 30 M solar installations on homes, primarily in areas that serve lower-income Americans. This is the Low Income High Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). It would also provide resilience in the power supplies in the US.
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We talk with David Atkins, of the Washington Monthly about vaccination refusals. This is linked to the big lie, and is a symptom of disengagement from objective reality. This is also an attempt to make trumpists a protected class. Part 2: We talk with Ewen Callaway, writer for Nature Magazine. We discuss the research about vaccine boosters, and ways of determining if immunity has been established and is still effective after vaccination. Scientists are looking for a marker in the blood.
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We talk with our guests about the various new laws in Texas, affecting voting rights, education, and other aspects of life for Texans. These have been enacted as admitted retribution for Democrats who defy Republicans. Although Republicans as a bloc are shrinking, they no longer care, because they have determined not to worry about gaining votes or voters: they pay no attention to elections. Part 2: We discuss the public health challenges of vaccinating the whole population. The Texas governor has usurped local control, in order to impede vaccination for his political reasons, which mainly includes pleasing the former guy, and what remains of the Republican party.
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We discuss with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, the Voice of Texas, the actions of the Texas Legislators who have left Texas to deny the Republican members the opportunity for a quorum during a special session. The special session was called by the governor to vote on the draconian voter suppression bill pushed by the Republicans. HR4 in the US would take precedence, and the Democrats want to bring attention to this. The Texas governor is currently facing primary challengers, though he has a lot money for his reelection campaign. Part 2: We discuss with author Lincoln Mitchell and pundit Bill Curry the actions of Tennessee, which has just decided that no vaccines would be administered in Tennessee schools. This includes all vaccines. This appears to be a vote against people's self-interest. In the was between science and health threats, the health threats are winning, in the name of "personal freedom".
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We talk with Prof. Tom VanHeuvelen (U. of Minnesota) about his study of the relationship of poverty and lack of union membership. Average poverty rate is 5.9% in populations that are unionized. Those that are not union members have a poverty rate of 18.5%. His and colleagues' longitudinal study show many advantages to union membership, primarily reduction of poverty. Part 2: We talk with Bob Hennelly, author of "Stuck Nation" about his book, and the status of municipal workers and their treatment regarding the dangers of their jobs. These dangers include lingering aftereffects of traumatic events, such as the Covid infections. We also discuss the reluctance of the Republicans to acknowledge true, if uncomfortable, history.
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We talk to Lou Jacobson, writer for US News and World Report, and Politifact about the Republican strategy of voter suppression. We discuss how many and which Democratic governors and legislators are up for reelection, and what their chances are. Part 2: We talk with Dr. William Petri, who is an immunology researcher about the current state of vaccinations. We also discuss the outlook for booster shots that will be needed, and their frequency. He explained the mechanism that immunity uses, and new research into delivering immunity without requiring injections.
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We talk with Danny Sjursen, an army veteran officer of Aghanistan, about the recent decision to leave Afghanistan. What was the purpose? What was accomplished? More poppies are being grown than ever before. The government is still corrupt. Part 2: We talk with Henry Gass, a Texas Correspondent, about the changes to the Supreme Court, now seeming to be driven by Clarence Thomas. We also need ethics rules for SCOTUS. Congress must act. |
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