Thom speaks with caller Steve, who asks if it is still possible for Senate Democrats to confirm Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland before Donald Trump takes office.

Thom talks about the explosion of derivatives in various financial markets and why they put us all at risk for another financial meltdown.

Thom talks about the Republican plan to replace Obamacare, the so-called "Universal Access" plan, and explains why we need more than access.

Thom speaks with journalist and author Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Family" - about the Christian fundamentalists who Donald Trump has included in his administration and the reasons we should all be concerned.

Thom talks about the incoming Trump Administration and their desire to silence information they disagree with regarding climate change, just as Sam Brownback did in Kansas with information regarding his terrible economy.

Thom talks about conflicting reports surrounding the allegations of Russia hacking the election and asks why we're ignoring the domestic election rigging like voter supression and questionable FBI reports.

Thom speaks with caller Keith about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fight against moneyed interests and how we went from his policies to Ronald Regan's trickle-down economics.

Thom talks about the history of the Democratic Party and the fact that modern, corporate Democrats need to go back to being the party of working people to win elections.

Thom talks about the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and what it really means when people like Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich say they want to take the New Deal apart.

Thom talks about reports of tens of thousands of reindeer dying of starvation and explains the link between their deaths and climate change.

Thom talks about a recent report of Fukushima-related being discovered off the West Coast of the United States and explains why we should take issue with the claim that it's a safe level.

Thom speaks with caller Chris, who is a machinist, about how our country used to value the hard work that people do with their hands.

Thom speaks with Libertarian Economist Charles Sauer about the Libertarian Ideology and the FDR vision about what values our nation should prioritize.

Thom talks to caller Steve, who shares his experience in Michigan during winter and the fact that it's far warmer than it was in previous years.

Thom talks about the statement by James Comey days before the election regarding the possibility of new Hillary Clinton emails and the concern that the story came from a politicized FBI.