Facepalm America

A Universal Health Plan? Yes! The state of Oregon is developing one. Can it happen in spite of the opposition of massive private insurance companies? (from December 2022) Read more: https://katu.com/news/politics/oregon-looks-to-create-first-in-nation-universal-health-care-system Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

There's hope in Tennessee and a whole lot of bullshit from fascist state legislators across the country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest and author of “Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter” Randall Balmer joins us to discuss Jimmy Carter and his balance of social and political values. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Co-founder of the independent news app OptOut Walker Bragman joins us to discuss the pandemic's influence on social media and journalism. (Note: This is a reupload of an episode from January 27th.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Dr. Nancy Fraser, author of Cannibal Capitalism: How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planetand What We Can Do About It, brings "a trenchant look at contemporary capitalism’s insatiable appetite". (Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially uploaded January 4th.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk on the line to listener Bob about the past of radio and journalism. Ask your questions, call, or text us any time at 202-656-6271. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest John Rothmann joins us to discuss the Trump indictment and the imbalance of our countries' two-party system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest Jordan Schreiber returns to to discuss energy, after California's Governor Newsom signs legal action toward allowing California to penalize oil companies for ‘price gouging’. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about very mixed international reactions to the Trump arrest and what this could lead to in the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Dr. Ricardo Nuila breaks down 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 .

Alvin Bragg? No problem! But Trump should be more concerned about Jack Smith and the valuation of Truth Social. Call or text us any time at 202-656-6271. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Donald Trump gets arraigned while the media goes on wall to wall Trump alert and undercovers some critical news stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

New reports reveal details about Trump's royal, gold-plated, VIP arraignment and other information about his encounter with the law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We investigate the decison by Medicare to delay cracking down on Medicare DIS-advatage overbilling and dig into the whole Medicare DIS-advatage scam, how much it steals from you and me, and how the whole sordid scheme works. For more, see https://hartmannreport.com/p/time-to-end-the-medicare-advantage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/su...

We speak with Jared Yates Sexton about The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, "an ambitious account of how white supremacist lies, religious mythologies, and poisonous conspiracy theories built the modern world and threaten to plunge us into an authoritarian nightmare". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--518998...

Trump won't wear handcuffs on Tuesday - what will his supporters do? We look at the latest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Two trains in Minnesota and North Dakota spilling ethanol and other hazardous supplies keep up the upsetting pattern of recent train derailments. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Here's the latest we know about the Trump indictment, about what else Alvin Bragg is investigating, when the arraignement will happen, and what people are saying about this wonderful, wonderful moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest Walker Bragman joins us for another episode to discuss Pfizer and as to how the pharmaceutical giant continues to prioritize profit over health and safety. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest politicial historian and professor Eli Merritt explains the Summit for Democracy and the human rights values that the event's messaging captures. He's the author of “How to Save Democracy: Advice and Inspiration from 95 World Leaders.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

What happens to a claim denied? The folks at ProPublica bring us a story about how CIgna uses a system that allows their doctors to deny your health insurance claim without ever looking at it. Read the full story here: https://www.propublica.org/article/cigna-pxdx-medical-health-insurance-rejection-claims Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--518998...

Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness talks with us about the billionaires who funnel money into political campaigns to ensure their status as billionaires, their recent research findings, and how they are taking action. First posted in November 2022. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Nurses striking in New York win and agree to return to work, and government senators warn about predatory medical credit cards and the immediate damage to one's credit. (Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially uploaded January 13th.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Today we talk about sex-ed, health-based education legislation in Flordia and why its restrictions set an isolating, dangerous precedent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis breaks down the bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank, the triggers leading to it, and how these banks can prevent further crisis in the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .