Thom plays a clip of a Theodore Roosevelt speech where he is promoting a living wage. Why don't modern republicans have moral stances like this instead of just being toadies for the billionaires?

Thom talks about some of the motives and priorities behind the recent Trump budget proposal, and talks to a caller who thinks people just need to "work harder" instead of getting government assistance. What do you think?

Thom covers just SOME of the panoply of Trump's boneheaded moves over the past few days or so. Somehow just when you think it couldn't get any weirder...

Thom talks about the idea that introversion and extroversion exist on a scale and many people may be close to the middle, exhibiting signs from both sides. He also hears from listeners on their experiences on the topic.

Thom talks about a piece speculating on the imminent death of the fossil fuel industry. It could happen sooner than we think!

Thom covers 2 Eisenhower speeches, one from the beginning and one from the end of his presidency that warn against falling into a sort of war culture, (aka the Military Industrial Complex) and what choices and sacrifices that might force us to make.

Thom chats with guest Neil McCabe (Political Reporter - Brietbart) about the appeal of authoritarianism on the right, and what the US version might have in common with others around the world and through history.

Thom talks with a caller about some of the origins of neo-liberalism, and how grassroots organizing on the left can end it's stranglehold on our democracy.

Thom talks with guest Medea Benjamin (Co-Founder - CODEPINK & Global Exchange) about the situation in the Middle East in the wake of Trump's speech there to many of its leaders.

Thom sits down with guest Alex Lawson (Executive Director - Social Security Works, Co-Owner - We Act Radio) to talk about the Trump budget plan and what it means for Social Security and the administration will try to spin it.

Thom covers Trump's speech from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia over the weekend, and particularly his comments on isolating Iran. Does he know what he's doing?

Thom has his weekly chat with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) to talk about current happenings in congress and politics, and take calls from listeners on their concerns. (Pt 2/3)

Thom has his weekly chat with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) to talk about current happenings in congress and politics, and take calls from listeners on their concerns. (Pt 3/3)

Thom has his weekly chat with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) to talk about current happenings in congress and politics, and take calls from listeners on their concerns. (Pt 1/3)

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