Facepalm America

Jan in San Francisco takes issue with our segment on a $1.7 million public restroom and we respond. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Katherine Corcoran on her book, "In the Mouth of the Wolf" the story of the murder of Mexican journalist Regina Martinez. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The response the attack on Paul Pelosi from the far-right just got even scarier and more insane, led by none other than Elon Musk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Do not despair! All is not lost! There's good news about early voting totals across the country... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Here's what the Pelosi attacker posted online, pus some of the vile things the far-right is saying the Pelosi attack, brought to you by your humble host so you needn't visit any dark corners of the internet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with John Farrell about his new gripping biography of Ted Kennedy. He is also the author of Richard Nixon: The Life, a biography of the late president. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Joel Richard Paul, a professor of constitutional and international law at the University of California San Francisco, about his new book, Indivisible: Daniel Webster and the Birth of American Nationalism. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Progressives on Capitol Hill led by Pramila Jayapal withdraw a letter urging President Biden to push for peace in Ukraine. Why? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

In San Franciso, a public bathroom costs 1.7 million dollars to build. In Phoenix, armed vigilantes threaten you at the your ballot dropbox. Neither are Americas that we can continue to accept. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The contemptable Steve Bannon gets four months in prison for contempt of Congress. We celebrate and acknowledge that the road ahead is bumpy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about rapacious, out of control rent and the rapacious, out of control governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. Plus some inflatable dragons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Timothy Shenk about the current state of democracy and American politics, its potential downfalls, and possibilities of a transformation in the future. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The moral panic over kitty litter in our schools turns out to be about something very different indeed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about maple syrup, social security with guest Nancy Altman, rent price control, and a subpoena against Donald Trump. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Michael Fanone, former Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection, and author of Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas E. Ricks, who offers a new take on the Civil Rights Movement in his book Waging a Good War. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We count some wins for America in the form of Biden's pot pardons, Chinese same-sex marriage... in Utah, but maybe not so much when it comes to excess deaths. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss Herschel Walker, John Gibbs, abortion legality as a consideration for homebuyers, and companies experimenting with a 4-day work week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss how the Democratic Party is just as bad as any other, with changes to the Student Loan Forgiveness Act that will negatively affect millions of people, pause on voting to end congressional insider trading (so they can keep being corrupt), and later, we talk about Kate Brown granting clemency to inmates in Oregon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepa...

We talk with Daniella Mestyanek Young, author of Uncultured: A Memoir, about her traumatic experiences as a child in the cult, The Children of God, and later, overcoming the oppressive culture she had to endure in the military. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss dystopian nonsense as the University of Idaho forces employees to be silent on matters of abortion and reproductive rights - and health services may only offer condoms to prevent STDs, NOT to prevent pregnancy. We also speak with a few callers about this issue. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

39 years ago today, one man saved billions of lives. Listen to the story of Stanislav Petrov. Read the full story here: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/26/17905796/nuclear-war-1983-stanislav-petrov-soviet-union Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Harlan Ullman, political thought leader and strategic thinker, about the Russia-Ukraine War, Putin, and global response to the war. He is the author of The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Mary Grant, Water Program director for Food & Water Watch, about getting clean water to all Americans, and the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability (WATER) Act. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss the Space Force's official new military song, the Portland Oregon Police defending a fascist murderer, Jan. 6 justice being served, and progress in union strikes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .