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The Supreme Court Just Gave Immunity to Bush Officials Who Sanctioned Torture

Thom cover the story of the recent Supreme Court decision denying prosecution of John Ashcroft and others in the Bush administration and their support of torture tactics (aka "enhanced interrogation") in the post-911 era. Is this really what America's values are?

The Connection Between Billionaires, Dark Money, and the Corporate Media

Thom ties together several threads, including the frenzied race for Georgia's 6th Congressional District between Karen Handel and Jon Ossoff, right wing billionaire super PAC money, Koch Industries ads on "liberal" media, tax rates, and more.

Does the Historical Reality of 1967 Support the "Summer of Love" Legend? (w/Guest Danny Goldberg)

Thom sits down with guest Danny Goldberg (President - Gold Village Entertainement, Former Executive for Warner Bros, Atlantic, and Swan Song Records, & Author - In Search of the Lost Chord: 1967 and the Hippie Idea) to talk about the word "hippie", how it was co-opted and corrupted by the media, and what it really means, set in the context of the wild political and cultural times of 1967 and the surrounding years.

The Fate of Jon Ossoff in Georgia's 6th Race Could Indicate Trump's Future (w/guest Lamar Waldron)

Thom talks with guest Lamar Waldron (Political Commentator, Historian, and Author - Watergate, The Hidden History: Nixon, the Mafia, and the CIA) on the 45th anniversary of the Watergate break in, about the REAL story behind Nixon, and parallels to the Trump administration. (Pt 4/4)

The Roots of Fox News Started with Nixon and Trump Is Its Rotten Fruit (w/guest Lamar Waldron)

Thom talks with guest Lamar Waldron (Political Commentator, Historian, and Author - Watergate, The Hidden History: Nixon, the Mafia, and the CIA) on the 45th anniversary of the Watergate break in, about the REAL story behind Nixon, and parallels to the Trump administration. (Pt 3/4)

Nixon Had Broad Media Support and Coverage, Who Does That Sound LIke? (w/guest Lamar Waldron)

Thom talks with guest Lamar Waldron (Political Commentator, Historian, and Author - Watergate, The Hidden History: Nixon, the Mafia, and the CIA) on the 45th anniversary of the Watergate break in, about the REAL story behind Nixon, and parallels to the Trump administration. (Pt 2/4)

Is Trump Using Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear (FIBS) Just Like Nixon? (w/guest Lamar Waldron)

Thom talks with guest Lamar Waldron (Political Commentator, Historian, and Author - Watergate, The Hidden History: Nixon, the Mafia, and the CIA) on the 45th anniversary of the Watergate break in, about the REAL story behind Nixon, and parallels to the Trump administration. (Pt 1/4)

Even Conservatives Can Agree We Need Campaign Finance Reform (w/Guest Julio Rivera)

Thom is joined by guest Julio Rivera (Editorial Director - Reactionary Times, Columnist - Newsmax, Right Wing News, & Politichicks) to debate campaign finance reform in light of a distasteful ad run in Georgia's 6th District paid for by a shadowy conservative SuperPAC.

Is Trump Digging Himself Deeper and Deeper with His Off the Wall Tweets?

Thom looks at recent Trump tweets denigrating Bob Mueller and James Comey, who have both served the country credibly in various capacities for decades without long histories of lying every chance they get.

Megyn Kelly Pulled a Fast One on Alex Jones, Jones Claims He Pulled a Fast One on Her

Thom covers the media battle between ex-Fox News host Megyn Kelly and InfoWars performance artist and tin foil hat enthusiast Alex Jones. Kelly wanted to interview Jones and pitched a non-combative profile piece on an "interesting person". Jones responds after the fact with recordings of phone conversations between the two. Whoever "wins", the public loses (as usual).

Georgia 6th District Special Election Report by Greg Palast

Investigative Journalist Greg Palast (Contributor to Rolling Stone, BBC, and others, and Filmmaker - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy) brings us a field report from Georgia's 6th District Congressional Election, where Jon Ossoff (D) and Karen Handel (R) are battling to fill Tom Price's empty seat. Handel as Secretary of State was responsible for purging thousands of minority voters from Georgia rolls.

Georgia Secretary of State Purges Minority Voters Then Runs for Congress (w/Guest Greg Palast)

Thom speaks with guest Greg Palast (Investigative Journalist, Filmmaker - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy) about the hotly contest congressional race in Georgia's 6th District. The republican candidate, Karen Handel, was previously responsible for removing African American and Korean voters from voter rolls through the Interstate Crosscheck program.

Domestic Violence Destroys the Sanctity of Home

Callers weigh in on domestic violence, gun control, and other related issues.

Is the Hard Right Encouraging Liberal States to Secede to Consolidate Power? (w/Guest Nancy MacLean)

Thom speaks with guest Professor Nancy MacLean (William Chafe Professor of History & Public Policy - Duke University, Author - Democracy In Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America) about the true motives behind what the right supports in terms of policy and public perception. (Pt 2/2)

What is the Actual Hidden Agenda of the Radical Right? (w/Guest Nancy MacLean)

Thom speaks with guest Professor Nancy MacLean (William Chafe Professor of History & Public Policy - Duke University, Author - Democracy In Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America) about the true motives behind what the right supports in terms of policy and public perception. (Pt 1/2)

ADHD: Hunter in a Farmer's World

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