Facepalm America

Guest Savannah Wooten breaks down the People Over Pentagon Act and how to redirect unnecessary military spending while using funds to provide need in other ways. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We're assured that Trump is finally being indicted today. PLUS, more bad news for Trump that he brought on himself in the classified documents case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Now that he's about to be indicted in New York, is Donald Trump more dangerous than ever before? Or do his followers care? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Trump tries to start a civil war so he doesn't have to go to jail and Marjorie Taylor Green tries to invade Mexico over a duct tape filled with sand. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Another train derails- This time in Arizona- bringing into question train regulations, the future of the railway system, and the insistence from politicians that these crash-site areas will not be environmentally impacted in the long-term. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Omar Ocampo, co-author of the report "Extreme Wealth", about how recently the rich are getting much richer much faster. (Note: This is a rebroadcast of an episode previously aired on February 3rd.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest Nancy Altman breaks down the politics behind Social Security, the conquences of Republican's calls for cutting the program, and the generational differences in social security benefits. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Ryan Reynolds sells Mint Mobile and a Swiss Cheese crisis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf discusses the ever expanding Pentagon budget and its consequences with Olivia DiNucci of Code Pink. Check them out at CodePink.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Meta lays off and the EPA protects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Will Washington buckle to bailout demands over the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? And just how many ban runs can we expect? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The financial collapse of Silicon Valley Bank could mean another Great Recession. Plus, Ford is trying to lock you out of your car and the rent is still too damn high. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

With the recent surge of popularity in AI used amongst corporations, we discuss with guest David Auerbach the dangers of an out-of-control spiraling tech that reflects the data of hundreds of millions of people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Sewage, racism, and unaffordable rent are among the topics of discussion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

A lack of properly maintained railway equipment has led to an explosive derailment of 38 traincars in East Palestine, Ohio that has left residents feeling sick and masses of reported dead wildlife. We discuss this entirely preventable incident, what led to it, and Pete Buttigieg's lackluster response. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/su...

The oil companies are price gouging us for billions of dollars and our goverment doesn't seem to be doing anything about it. Jordan Schreiber of Accountable.us joins us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Florida's fascist governor may be leading the nation in craziness, but state legislators in Missouri, Montana, and Wyoming are working hard to keep up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss balloon madness and the even greater insanity of child labor in the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Omar Ocampo, co-author of the new report "Extreme Wealth," which can be found here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Author of The United States of War, Professor David Vine joins us to talk about the World Cup in Qatar and the lack of media coverage regarding U.S. military bases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Steph Curry opposes afforable housing in the town where he lives and I think the minimum wage should be even higher than Bernie Sanders does. 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Yes, that's right - Facebook is giving Trump his account back. Whether he'll use it is another question. What he IS using, it turns out, is his phone... to text people for the first time. This doesn't end well... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf discusses why eggs are so expensive, talks with Jared Yates Sexton, author of "The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis," and Stephen Semler, author of " Over the Holidays, Congress Gave the Military an $860 Billion Budgetary Gift " from Jacobin Magazine (his proposal to convert a chunk of Pentagon budget into stimulus checks is here .) Become a supporter o...

We speak with Jared Yates Sexton about extremism, the establishment, and his book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .