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We talk with Paul Glastris, editor in chief, Washington Monthly. We discuss the problem of inflation in the US and elsewhere. We should be looking at the monopolists who are driving up prices, rather than blaming government policies. There are grotesque inefficiencies in monopolies, and this is a long term problem, and will require long term solutions. Part 2: We talk with Emma Pattee, who writes about the climate crisis. We discuss the concept of "climate shadow", which conveys more than a "climate footprint" concept. Climate shadow is based on consumption, choices, and attention that affects climate.
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We talk with Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University, about antisemitism in the US, and how Trump encourages and feeds it. This is true for the language that he is and his adherents use. We also discuss the Voting Rights legislation, which the Republicans, as authoritarians, oppose. Part 2: We talk with Daniel Weiner, of the Brennan Center, about the Freedom to Vote Act, and its provisions. We also discuss the filibuster problem: everything before the Senate now requires 60, rather than a majority to pass. This was never intended by the framers of the Constitution.
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We discuss the Republicans' ongoing efforts to suppress the vote, including the votes of college students. We talk about the situation in NH. We also discuss the recent ruling by SCOTUS regarding vaccination mandates for large employers, making SCOTUS a "death panel" . Part 2: The child credit is disappearing. Inflation is rising. The filibuster seems to be the way to prevent majority rule in Congress. Decorum in Congress is gone, and threats are becoming more common. music break at 25:41 to 29:03> The Chicks: March, March Opening Music: Tall Cool One by the Fabulous Wailers Closing Music: Think by Aretha Franklin
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We talk with Scott Braddock about the Texas primaries. This year, the office of the Secretaries of State for all states will be important. Republicans are performing an unashamed power grab, and distorting the elections. Part 2: We discuss the 'legalization" of fascism in the US. Democrats need to be stronger on pushing back on various Republican initiatives to suppress voters, and attacks of the Democrats
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We talk with Barbara Hofer, Prof. Emerita, MIddlebury College, and Gale M. Sinatra, USC. We discuss how people seem to want to be oblivious to the dangers of the climate crisis, and how they choose to distrust science. People want 100% certainty in all climate disaster warnings, and do not understand that science is evidence based, and there is no 100% certainty. Part 2: We talk with Major General Dennis Laich (ret). We discuss the problem of some members of the armed forces refusing vaccinations, a clear act of insubordination. Officers who do not act are guilty of dereliction of duty. Several remedies are discussed.
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We talk with Twila Moon, lead scientist, National Snow and Ice Data Center about the melting of the polar regions. The temperature changes in the Arctic cause extreme weather events elsewhere. In addition, the thawing of permafrost is releasing CO2, Methane, and other gases into the atmosphere. Native peoples are actively trying to adapt, but dependence on fossil fuels is too great. Part 2: We talk with Prof. Amit Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, about the China Shock. Chinese advances in trade, manufacturing, etc. have affected the US by displacing American workers from those areas of employment. This is causing political disruption.
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We talk with Scott Braddock about Ted Cruz and his recent pronouncements. Cruz appears to be trying to be all things to all voters. We also discuss how the Texas National Guard is having difficulties paying the soldiers, who have been called out to be border guards. There has been a rash of suicides in the Guard. Part 2: OUr guests Bob Hennelly and Bill Curry discuss the importance of January 6, and how Trump, a proven liar is still able to motivate his base. Politics has devolved into entertainment, despite the danger. Working people are an afterthought for most in office.
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