Category: Shows
Jimmy Dore’s LOL moment over claims Afghanistan War is ending
Jimmy Dore fills in for Jesse Ventura. Jimmy and Brigida Santos discuss the president’s claims that the Afghanistan War is ending now that a peace deal with the Taliban has been drafted. They also talk about whether members of Congress will come together to protect their constitutional rights to declare war, and reveal why Americans are increasingly getting evicted. …
‘Medicare For All’ could save lives & billions of dollars
A new Yale study says what we already knew about universal healthcare – it’s a lot cheaper than the for-profit healthcare system and saves a significant number of lives. Lee looks at the forces keeping our horrific system alive. In ‘Taking The News From Behind’, Lee covers how the state of Georgia is in two legal binds, with Greg Palast and Abby Martin, the Boy Scouts of America went into bankruptcy …
Roger Waters: Washington has decided they want Julian Assange killed!
Going Underground Social Media Producer Farhaan Ahmed speaks to Richard Burgon MP, who is standing to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. He discusses the importance of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange’s leaks, what his extradition could mean for press freedom in the UK and around the world, and why his extradition should be halted. Next, legendary former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters speaks to Afshin Rattansi about the persecution of Julian Assange …
The News with Rick Sanchez – February 21, 2020
Rick Sanchez presents riveting video of a coronavirus-linked riot in Ukraine wherein angry citizens fought with police and blocked roads to prevent Ukrainian evacuees from China. RT America’s Michele Greenstein reports on fierce battles and escalating violence raging in Idlib between rebels and Syrian forces and their Turkish and Russian allies respectively. …
Assange allegedly offered pardon in exchange for clearing Russia
Assange was apparently offered a pardon by Trump in exchange for him dispelling the Russian election meddling narrative. Another Democratic debate took place, this time with even more sass and zingers. Investigative journalist Nick Bryant gives us an update on where the Jeffrey Epstein trial is now, and if anyone will be held accountable. …
The Democratic primary is wild
Lee “shreds some paper” at the top of the show. He takes apart a front page of the Washington Post that is filled with hyperbole and vitriol, including an attack on Trump for being too supportive of Chinese President Xi Jinping. China is facing the coronavirus pandemic and it seems like a great time to be sympathetic to them. After all, Trump started a trade war with China in his early days as POTUS. …