Thom covers some of the news of the day, including shill for billionaires and Kansas governor, Sam Brownback's appointment as "religious ambassador". What happened to separation of church and state?

Thom covers some of the news stories of the day, and talks about Trump's complete disregard of anyone else, including in our own government, like the generals he surprised his military transgender ban with recently. They learned about it by tweet just like the rest of us. Also, Ryan Zinke's plans to destroy the interior he's Secretary of.

Thom Talks to Congressman Mark Pocan about a gerrymandering case that is headed for the Supreme Court this fall!

Thom talks to Congressman Mark Pocan, one of the progressives that the corporate media doesn't seem to cover.

Thom talks to Congressman Mark Pocan who describes Trump as a cranky 71 year old who wants to kick you off his lawn.

Thom talks to a concerned woman who is facing systematic and institutionalized marginalization from the Trump administration as a member of the trans community, after the aforementioned President released a ban on trans people serving in the military with plans to push for further legalized and institutional transphobia.

Thom pieces together two pieces of information about the rise of China as a super power on the world stage, the fall of the United State's influence as a superpower and an oncoming battle for resources in third world countries they both seek.

Thom takes calls who discuss China's expansion into Africa and the Caribbean through infrastructure projects, including building railroads and how this will change the world stage.

Thom takes your calls, leading to a lively discussion about the expanding freedoms of the Constitution and the increasing power between State and Corporate power. Are we one of the most evil societies in history? What do you think, let us know in the comments.

Thom discusses ancient cultures who lived sustainably and comfortably, working only 15 hours a week all without hurting their environment. Is this possible now?

Thom is joined by author of The Chickenshit Club, Jesse Eisinger who says that we must put CEOs' in prison to save democracy, in part two of today's interview.

Thom talks to Jesse Eisinger, author of The Chickenshit Club, on how justice fails to prosecute executives in this riveting two part interview.

Thom reveals Paul Ryan and the republicans' selfishness by contrasting it with a classic Ted Kennedy speech.

Thom talks with a caller about democratic messaging and branding and policy, and goes all the way back a century ago to maybe our first progressive president, Theodore Roosevelt, including an actual speech of his recorded by Thomas Edison.

Thom covers a fascinating story on the co-evolution of humans and dogs.