Facepalm America

Nurses win in New York and Senators warn against medical credit cards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

More unions, more strikes, and less exploitation for prisoners are a good start for the New Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

A D.C. watering hole offers the coveted "Speaker of the Pub" gavel for sale and Elon Musk won't pay his rent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Dr. Nancy Fraser, author of Cannibal Capitalism: How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planet and What We Can Do About It. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

All the lies of Congressman-elect George Santos (that we know of) together in one place. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss a New York Times investigation about how the rich, famous, and powerful get special treatment in the emergency room. Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/health/nyu-langone-emergency-room-vip.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Reducing prices for key prescription drugs in the United States is always a challenge. But fresh analysis from the New Institute for Economic Thinking finds that the status quo will remain largely intact unless pharmaceutical companies sever executive pay from stock price performance and the companies are banned from stock buybacks, among other reforms. We speak with William Lazonick, professor em...

We discuss work, overwork, taking sick days, and child labor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed requiring certain financial firms to register with the agency when they become subject to certain local, state, or federal agency or court orders. We talk with Bartlett Naylor, financial policy advocate for Public Citizen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Steve Kemper, author of "Our Man in Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor," the story of Joseph C. Grew, US ambassador to Japan in the leadup to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Oregon is developing a Universal Health Plan - can we roll it out over the opposition of massive private insurance companies? Yes We Can! 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 .

Beowulf discusses the San Francisco Board of Supervisors allowing police to use killer robots and then reversing themselves... for now. Call or text 202-656-6271 or email beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss the conviction of the Trump Organization and whether Democrats can preempt a debt ceiling fight. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We all need sick days - even me! Railroad workers DEFINITELY need them. And yet Democrats and Republicans screwed them over. We read and discuss Kshama Sawant's piece "Rail Workers Betrayed By Biden & The Squad" https://www.socialistalternative.org/2022/12/02/rail-workers-betrayed-biden-the-squad/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/suppor...

Beowulf speaks with Professor Mathew Delmont, the author of Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Democrats and Republicans CAN come together... to make sure railroad workers don't get sick days. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about Trump and the attempted theft of the 2020 presidential election with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down and co-author of THE STEAL: The Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election and the People Who Stopped It. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

As Democrats adjust to Nancy Pelosi stepping down from leadership, it's time for them to follow a new path. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss the departure of Nancy Pelosi from the House Democratic leadership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

I interview Christopher Blattman, author of the new book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about the recent influx of midterm election results, Phil Knight and other political billionaire spenders, and thoughts for future election cycles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Mike Tanglis, research director for Public Citizen, about big corporations enlisting lobbyists to prevent anti-price-gouging legislation, which would ease the economic pressure on Americans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Nike founder Phil Knight has used millions of dollars in campaign contributions and cause a left leaning state to have a MAGA supporting governor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Big corporations said they would stop giving money to election deniers. They lied. Email me at beowulf@twosqauredmediaprodcutions.com or call/text to 202-656-6271 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .