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Texas Says You May Not Teach Racism In Classrooms - At All!

The Texas Senate recently passed legislation that would ban schools from requiring staff to discuss or teach critical race theory. Under this bill topics such as white privilege, white supremacy, reparations, historical events and policies such as affirmative action, could not be discussed without violating the law in Texas.

Does Too Much TV Create Dementia? Geeky Science

A new study says watching too much TV in midlife can induce dementia in later life.

Belarus Air Piracy – Will the US React?

Air piracy by the government of Belarus is being condemned around the world – but not evenly.

Why Do Police Departments Lie? (w/ Ben Jealous)

Ten percent of police are doing bad things, but 80% are protecting them, often to hide the truth.

Was Jan 6th Was Worse Than 9/11?

Politicians, corporations and billionaires who funded Trumpism and continue to support GOP efforts at outright sedition should face serious consequences, including expulsion from office and prison.

How Structural Racism Harms Black Wealth

When a Black homeowner concealed her race, her home's appraisal value doubled. Noe Rojas, director of systemic investigations at the FHCCI says, "In the past year, we have heard stories across our country of African Americans questioning the appraisal process and the values assigned to their homes. This shows how systemic racism continues to haunt neighborhoods of color."

Will Anti-vaxxers Be Lone Survivors On Earth? Crazy Alert!

Anti-vaxxers are now convinced they'll inherit the earth as lone survivors after COVID-19 vaccines kill everyone else.

Oregon is 1st State to Demand COVID Passports

Oregon has finally come to their senses and figured out a way to implement COVID-19 passports.

Proof the GOP are Lying on Unemployment

There's a new study out revealing the Republican lie that unemployment aid keeps people from working.

Is American Democracy in Worse Shape Than You Think?

If Republicans win the governorships of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin next year, taking total control in those key swing states, they could impose all kinds of electoral barriers for the next presidential election. The Republicans are laying the groundwork to refuse to certify a 2024 Democratic presidential victory should the GOP hold a House majority. Plus - there is new info on why Arizona ditched Trump in 2020.

Blowing Up the Billionaires’ Con that's Shattering America

As this nation recovers from a deadly pandemic and rightwing hate groups that are trying to provoke a second Civil War, let’s remember how this all came about. And all for a few extra pieces of gold.

Worrisome COVID Variant Spreads Unnoticed

Multiple travelers carried a new coronavirus variant from central Africa to Europe, where it has now spread to at least a dozen countries, according to genomic data1. The variant, named B.1.620, hosts a suite of mutations that have been linked to increased transmissibility and the ability to escape the immune response.

Climate Change Makes Zombie Fires More Common (w/ Dr. Michael Mann)

As if drought, flooding, extreme hurricanes, and deadly heat waves weren't enough, climate change could make zombie forest fires more common, scientists say.

The Weak Dollar's Impact On You (w/ Prof. Richard Wolff)

What does a weak or strong dollar mean to you? What do those terms mean, and how do these policy differences affect average people? Thom & Professor Wolff talk about wage inflation, worker insecurity and rising prices in the context of a weak dollar.

You'll Only See Fascism When It's Too Late!

Americans may only see fascism in the rear-view mirror, when it is too late. Typically, oligarchies flip in one or two directions within a generation: either back to democracy, or into a full-blown fascist police state. Which path has America gone down?

ADHD: Hunter in a Farmer's World

Thom Hartmann has written a dozen books covering ADD / ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

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