We discuss Kamala Harris joining Biden's ticket and Trump's continuing attacks on the USPS. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Aug 14, 2020•56 min•Ep. 384
We cover the 4 executive orders signed by Trump this week, the Beirut explosion and Biden's latest gaffe. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 383
We discuss the HEALS act, Congress's big tech hearing, and how the pandemic is worsening the affordable housing crisis. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 382
We discuss the ending of federal unemployment benefits and how resentment fuels Trump's base. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Jul 27, 2020•58 min•Ep. 381
We discuss the deployment of unmarked federal police in Portland, Biden's new campaign slogan, and a new ruling from SCOTUS on felon voting rights. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Jul 19, 2020•56 min•Ep. 380
We discuss this week's Supreme Court rulings, the latest polling data, and how the Trump administration is encouraging brain drain by refusing foreign students visas. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 379
We celebrate the Fourth of July by discussing Trump's rally at Mt. Rushmore, price gouging on Coronavirus treatments, and who Biden is eyeing for VP.
Jul 05, 2020•51 min•Ep. 378
Ben and Travis discuss white nationalism in the military, the murder of David Patrick Underwood and racial issues with facial recognition software. Check out www.BanFacialRecognition.com to learn more and sign the petition.
Jun 27, 2020•56 min•Ep. 377
Ben and Travis are joined by Brooke Rogers to discuss Trump's rally in Tulsa, new studies on the effects of armed security in schools and "The Room Where It Happened". Check out Brooke's article in the Washington Examiner, "Gathering Acorns in Quarantine"
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 376
Ben and Travis discussed the toppling of Confederate statues, the trickle-down of weapons from the military to the police and the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 375
Ben and Travis recap this past week of BLM protests, the alarming use of unidentified military and police in DC and General Mattis' condemnation of Trump.
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 374
Ben and Travis cover the murder of George Floyd, the resulting protests, and Trump advocating for violence against US citizens.
May 31, 2020•57 min•Ep. 373
Ben and Travis discuss the HEROES Act, Biden's latest gaffe and Amazon cutting employee's hazard pay.
May 23, 2020•54 min•Ep. 372
We revisit our 2019 interview with author, spiritualist and politician Marianne Williamson. Listen to the full episode! Search for Episode 451: The Politics of Love.
May 19, 2020•33 min
Ben and Travis are joined by presidential candidate and activist Vermin Supreme and they talk about his Baltimore beginnings, running as a libertarian and the importance of being in on the joke. Learn more about Vermin's campaign at VerminSupreme2020.com
May 15, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 370
We revisit our 2019 interview with Ken Bone and discuss social media negativity bleeding into politics, Ken's experience with becoming a meme and who he's eyeing for 2020. Listen to the rest of the episode! Search for Episode 441: Failing Up
May 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 369
Ben and Travis discuss the failed assassination attempt on Nicolás Maduro, New York City targeting people of color for social distancing violations and a Supreme Court toilet flush.
May 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 368
We revisit our interview with Joe Toscano from Episode 418: Clunky Titanic. We discuss Joe's book "Automating Humanity", UBI and a lack of federal oversight in the tech industry. Visit Joe's non-profit DesignGood.tech to learn more about better business practices on the internet.
May 05, 2020•34 min•Ep. 367
Ben and Travis discuss Georgia reopening businesses, Hillary Clinton's endorsement, and Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Biden.
May 02, 2020•57 min•Ep. 366
We revisit our interview from Episode 403: Fentanyl Inc with writer Ben Westhoff and we discuss the opioid crisis, big pharma and Ben's book "Fentanyl Inc".
Apr 28, 2020•42 min
Ben and Travis talk astroturfing, big businesses exploiting loopholes in small business relief funds and Biden's lackluster response to Coronavirus.
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 364
We revisit our interview with Andrew Yang! To listen to the whole episode search for Episode 431: Nothing is on the Level.
Apr 23, 2020•31 min
We cover the protests in Michigan, states making regional Coronavirus pacts, and Trump withdrawing funding from the WHO. We are then joined by David Daley to discuss his work covering gerrymandering and redistricting. Check out the documentary "Slay the Dragon" Slay the Dragon impact campaign...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 362
We revisit our episode with Marc Mero and we discuss Marc's post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org
Apr 15, 2020•47 min•Ep. 361
Ben and Travis cover the Wisconsin primary, small businesses getting left behind by banks, and Coronavirus conspiracy theories.
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 360
Ben and Travis breakdown the politicians profiteering from Coronavirus, Tara Reid's allegations against Joe Biden and Midwestern primary polling data They are then joined by Liz Baldwin and Morgan Sykes of Corona Couriers, who deliver supplies to at-risk and homebound people. Support Corona Couriers! Email coronacourier@protonmail.com or donate via Venmo @Sasha-Verma
Apr 03, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 359
Ben and Travis unpack the grim ways the Coronavirus is allowing the Department of Justice to expand their powers and how the $2 trillion stimulus bill benefits corporations more than the American people. Join us in donating to One Fair Wage or the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation to help the unemployed.
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 358
Ben and Travis catch you up on Covid-19, the death throes of the Sander's campaign and the republican party pivoting to endorse UBI. Check out Ben's documentary Hail Yourself America!
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 357
Ben, Travis and special co-host Travis Irvine ( Hail Yourself America ) are joined by Morgan Harper , a candidate for Ohio's 3rd district, to discuss gerrymandering, millennials running for office and the new wave of young progressives running against the democratic establishment. Learn more about Morgan's campaign at MorganHarper.org
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 356
Ben and Travis do a roundup of all the upsets from the past week, from Biden's sweep on Super Tuesday to the abrupt narrowing of the democratic field. Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!
Mar 09, 2020•58 min•Ep. 355