Facepalm America

Today, we're joined by author Derek Leebaert to discuss " UNLIKELY HEROES: Franklin Roosevelt, His Four Lieutenants, and the World They Made ". The book discuss Roosevelt's only four lieutenants, Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Henry Wallace, each with their own struggles and also considered "outsiders" for reason or another. We discuss their lives and roles as Roosevelt's lieute...

We review the phenomenon of wokefishing, in which someone misrepresents themselves as left/liberal/"woke" just to get you into bed. Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/05/14/3-dead-giveaways-youre-dealing-with-a-wokefisher-according-to-a-psychologist/?sh=589f9e8442de Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985...

Big Pharma giant Pfizer continues to prioritize profit over health and safety. We talk about it with guest Walker Bragman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

John McManus joins us to discuss his new book: To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945 . We talk about America's unconditional surrender strategy, Douglas MacArthur, and the technological advancements in war machinery of the time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Emily Heil of the Washington Post about worker safety complaints at Amy's Kitchen, the organic frozen food brand. Read the original story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/04/13/amys-kitchen-boycott-worker-mistreatment/ (Note: This is a reupload of "What's In Your Freezer?", originally aired 4/15/22.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/f...

Today on Facepalm News: Free School Lunch, Elon Won't Pay Rent, Congressional Assault Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Today, we talk about a Billings, Montana family whose living situation turned hazardous (yes, the cleaning crew needed hazmat suits) when a clog caused the cities sewage to flood their home. We also discuss a few other similar slippery situations in Bucks Country, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, CA. Check out the original story here: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/it-could-happen-to-you-billi...

Today on Facepalm News: Egg Prices, Free Tax Filing, Work Requirements For Bankers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

An investigation of why there shouldn't be massive wealth inequality - in other words billionaires - with some recent examples from Peter Theil, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Today on Facepalm News: Space Force, Virginia Porn, and Tennessee Guns Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We examine what happened around protests against anti-trans school policies in Arkansas and read portions of "The Student Protesters Were Arrested. The Man Who Got Violent in the Parking Lot Wasn’t." by Nicole Carr from ProPublica. Read the full story at https://www.propublica.org/article/conway-arkansas-school-board-high-school-arrests. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

All of a sudden, Congressman James Comer, who's been investigating the Biden family's supposedly suspect finances, has misplaced his informant. We discuss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Dr. Ricardo Nuila, author of "The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine" about public vs private insurance and why the high costs of healthcare prevent so many Americans from having it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We interview the inspirational diplomat Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans about her life experiences around the world. From growing up during Jim Crow to working for the US around the world, a diplomat in the Foreign Service, and as a single black mother in the 70s, Judith unpacks a plethora of stories about her exposure to many cultures. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Steve Drummond, author of the new book The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two, joins us to talk about the formation of The Truman Committee and his intense dedication to improve the quality of military factories and bases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Today, we talk to Hannah Matthews, author of the new book You or Someone You Love: Reflections from an Abortion Doula about what it means to be a doula, support systems, and how to safely navigate the unnecessarily complex, stigmatized process of abortion in the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Howdy! Today, we talk about the happenings in Texas; Representative Bryan Slaton resigned after being exposed for a sexual relationship with a 19-year old, a school was evacuated after a prank with fart gas went wrong, and we talk about "emergency bleeding stations" in schools in case of a shooting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/supp...

Congressman George Santos surrenders to authorities after being charged by the Feds. We dig into the details of the charges. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Now that Congressman George Santos has been charged by the Feds, we revisit our collection of all his lies (that we know of). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll rape case. We bring you the details and explain how one member of the jury shows why this could completely change the 2024 election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We experience a GLORIOUS moment of satisfaction as a judge tells the orange vomit he is legally required to shut up in his hush money case. Meanwhile, E. Jean Carroll's rape case against him wraps up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Author of HELL TO PAY: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America Michael Lind joins us on today's episode to discuss wages and the three-way complex financial relationship between the government, buisnesses, and their employees. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Today, we talk about 10 year-olds working at McDonald's, 14 year-olds being allowed to serve alcohol, and go through an entire list of buisnesses recently fined for exploiting child labor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

For your weekend listening enjoyment, the key parts of Donald Trump's deposition in the E. Jean Carroll rape case. Your welcome! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

According to a report on Thursday in ProPublica, Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid for the private boarding school tuition of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew. Today, we talk about the apparently low-budget cost of buying over a Surpreme Court Justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .