Thom reflects on the ongoing craziness of current events, how (skin) tone affects what stories get propagated by the media, and how "everybody judges you (based on) themselves".

Caller Jackie talks with Thom about media organizations laying off journalists, right wing populism, and how even in the midwest there is plenty of opposition to Trump.

Thom talks with Professor William Black (University of Missouri at Kansas City, and author of "The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One), former bank regulator who was tasked with investigating the S&L crisis in the 1980s, about the bubble to crisis cycle we can't seem to break free from.

A caller brings up grave concerns about the Trump administration in light of what's happening so far in the first two weeks, and the troubling speed with which Hitler was able to take over Germany and completely transform it seemingly overnight.

A caller weighs in on his thoughts that we've become an "illiberal, ethno-nationalist state" while Thom ties in Trump's comments to Bill O'Reilly that the US is "not that innocent".

Thom talks with a caller about the different results of regulated vs unregulated capitalism, and how unions play a vital role in keeping things balanced.

Thom discusses an article that was published around the time Hitler was made chancellor of Germany, that was dismissive of his ability to carry out any of his plans, and how that compares to Trump and the public's attitudes and reactions towards him. Are comparisons between the 2 hyperbolic alarmism or prescient concern?

Thom talks with caller Kenyatta about increasing concerns over a nuclear war in the face of Trump's cavalier attitude about nukes, what other factors might play into the onset of such a war, and what the serious ramifications might be for mankind and the environment.

Thom chats with a caller about the water situation around the Everglades in Florida. She reports at least 1 Republican politician seems to be going good things, but do they have ulterior motives?

Thom hears from guest LaTricea Adams (President -), that city officials are giving potentially harmful advice on the tap water in some communities, relating to possible lead contamination which is affecting so many communities across the country.

Thom jokes about Kellyanne Conway's alternative facts about a tragedy that never happened, the actual truth about who was inciting the recent Berkeley riots, and branding the left as PROTECTORS instead of merely protesters.

Thom talks with Farron Cousins about a serious water crisis happening in the United states that is not really being covered by the media.

Thom and Congressman Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) take your calls , including one from a retiring army officer who "can't watch young kids die any more", and others.

Thom and Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) field calls on subjects ranging from labor policy to overhauling campaign financing to refugees and more.

Thom speaks with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) about the news of the day and they take calls on a variety of topics.