Thom speaks with Carl Higbie of the George Washington Leadership Foundation about Colin Kaepernick's sit-down protest and the racial inequality issues that the football player was protesting.

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Thom reads an article by Shaun King, which shares the racist, missing verse of the Star Spangled Banner that has made him never want to stand for the Anthem again.

Thom speaks with attorney Steven A. Medina about the environmental destruction being perpetrated by Koch-owned industries in Florida.

Thom speaks with caller Steve about phony patriotism and tax breaks.

Thom speaks with caller Kenyatta, who says that because of institutional racism, he hasn't stood for the national anthem in years.

Thom talks about the public uproar over Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the national Anthem. However, no one seemed upset by the fact that Colin was sitting in a stadium named after a huge corporate tax dodger.

Thom translates Donald Trump's Republican talking points into language that the average voter understands, and shows how the GOP uses these type of talking points to manipulate their base.

Thom talks about what Donald Trump's Republican talking points really mean to the average person.

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Thom talks about the connection between Saudi Arabia and terrorist organizations.

Thom speaks with caller Bob about the dangers of the revolving door between government and food and drug companies.

Thom talks about the different drug policies in the Philippines and Portugal, and why we should be treating addiction as a medical issue.

Thom talks to caller Phil, who says he's a doctor, about how he prescribes "Epi kits" to help people who can't afford the outrageous costs of EpiPens.

Thom speaks to caller Ed, a chemist, who says that we aren't investing enough for research and treatment of drug-resistant bacteria.