Guest Host Alex Lawson (Executive Director - Social Security Works) talks with Jon Bauman (Electoral Politics and Public Policy Activist and Co-Founder of Senior Votes Count, as well as former Singer of Sha Na Na) about all the ways we can push back against the republican plan to destroy Medicare and Medicaid.

Guest Host Alex Lawson (Executive Director - Social Security Works) talks about how we need to make big demands in the fight for good, affordable health care in light of the republicans' "repeal and replace" strategy.

Alex Lawson in for Thom today, where the topics included:

Does the US focus too much on Russia and should we be worried?

Thom covers some of the news of the day, including news on the Chinese economy, the rising price of Bitcoin, and more.

Thom talks with a caller about The Revolution of 1800, the various waves of American politics through the decades, and the relative level of political awareness of citizens 200 years ago vs now.

Thom talks with a caller about the divisive climate of American politics and how republicans are deliberately making it worse to distract you while they fleece the country.

Thom covers more of the news of the day, including a bizarre story of a republican bill hidden away somewhere in the Capitol, Trump's assault on the environment, and the elimination of consumer protections on credit cards.

Thom covers the news of the day, including Sean Spicer's turn as the Easter Bunny, oh, and LIZARD PEOPLE! Won't someone think of the children?!

Thom talks with guest Louie Schwartzberg (Award Winning Producer, Director, and Cinematographer, his latest film is Gratitude) about the remarkable effects of showing gratitude in your daily life.

Thom talks with guest Lori Wallach (Director - Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch) about Trump's remarks on trade and his failure to keep to his word and do any of the things he promised on the campaign.

Thom sits down with Ed Wytkind (President - Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO, & Member - USDOT Advisory Committee on Transportation Automation) about the state of infrastructure, public transportation, unions, and more in the wake of Trump's speech to congress and the nation Tuesday.

Thom talks about troubling statements made by Trump on the campaign trail last year in the wake of the announcement of the new VOICE program to publicize crimes by immigrants and draws parallels to a similar program implemented by the Nazis before WWII.

Thom talks about the newest Trump administration scandal involving Jeff Sessions and contact with Russia, including comments Sessions made at the time of the Bill Clinton impeachment process.

Thom chats with guest Mike Malloy (Host-The Mike Malloy Show on Progressive Voices Network, Author of the upcoming book The Alt-Right, Trump, and Me) about Trump's speech to congress and the country, and it indicates for the future.