Facepalm America

We delve into the history and rise of American intelligence operations with Nicholas Reynolds, an historian, former CIA officer, and author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Mark Bergen, writer for Bloomberg and Businessweek and author of the book, Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination, about the rise of YouTube, annoying ads, competition with TikTok and Instagram, and a surprising opponent: television. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk about the end of summer, "Voter Integrity" groups (they're armed), and real voter ballot fraud. We also talk with Mel Buer about issues going on for workers in the railroad industry and an impending strike. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We talk with Washington Post columnist and author Dana Milbank about the development and devolvement of the Republican Party, inevitably culminating in Jan. 6, and his new book, The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with investigative reporter David Corn about his new book, American Psychosis, how Republicans weaponized extremism, paranoia, bigotry, and tribalism to gain power among their followers and exercise control. 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 Joy Damiani, veteran, artist and commentator, about her military experiences and her part in the new book, Paths of Dissent: Soldiers Speak Out Against America's Misguided Wars. Find out more about her music and her upcoming book, If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’ and Other Lessons I Learned in the Army at joydamiani.com - Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show...

We talk about the Burning Man fiasco, fog burn, Elon Musk hating on the new Lord of the Rings TV show for sexist reasons (expected), Biden standing up for free speech, and self-service beer. We also talk with Eleanor Herman, author of Off With Her Head: Three Thousand Years of Demonizing Women in Power. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

We engage in an illuminating conversation with Diya Abdo, author of American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience, about the experiences, traumas, and triumphs of refugees and their families. 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 speak with Justin Pearson, senior attorney at the nonprofit Institute for Justice (ij.org) about defending the Almond Milk that Beowulf puts in his coffee from Big Dairy. Plus Halloween is coming too soon, a rich kid in the Hamptons gets away with murder, high housing prices in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the John Brown Gun Club defends drag queens. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to particip...

We talk with the charming and fiery investigative reporter Greg Palast about his work uncovering Kemp's interference in the Trump election and why he is trying to hide. Palast’s new film, Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman, produced by Martin Sheen, will be released soon. Find out more at GregPalast.com and call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of t...

We interview the inspirational and pioneering Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans about her experience becoming a diplomat in the Foreign Service as a single black mother in the 70s. From growing up during Jim Crow to working for the US around the world, hear her inspiring story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We discuss the return of corporal punishment, Biden canceling student debt, and a Republican who believes schoolchildren should be armed. We talk with Dr. Dan McMillan with savedemocracyinamerica.org about why we should keep big money out of politics, and his plan for how to do it. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Photo credit: Vox Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

We discuss corruption in the oil industry with Jordan Schreiber, Director of Energy and Environment at Accountable. US. We also discuss Big Coffee, nuclear secrets discovered from the Trump raid, Moms of Liberty, and bigwigs spending campaign money on cigars. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-amer...

Lucille Ball is the topic when Beowulf speaks with Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies and the podcast The Plot Thickens: "Lucy". They discuss "I Love Lucy", her early struggles, her interaction with the House on the Un-American Activities Committee, and more. Listen at theplotthickens.tcm.com - Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

We talk with Laurie Calhoun about the apparent assassination of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and why American attempts to take down terrorist groups do far more harm than good. Also: Texas schools ban The Diary of Anne Frank to make way for the next round of fascism, good and bad Republicans, Big Pharma defenders, and dive bar-flavored ice cream. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ to participate i...

We discuss US meddling in China-Taiwan affairs with James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers. Plus, EEG devices, emotional support goats, San Francisco's trash can problem, and Pac-Man the hawk going after their city's pigeons. 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 .

Beowulf interviews Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Fisherman and the Dragon about a reign of racist terror on the Texas Gulf Coast. PLUS, deep fried Texas food, Democratic corruption, right wing incontinence. 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 suspense over a decision to protect the environment, a win for abortion rights, and for once something good to say about Florida, as well as the beauty of business and capitalism. 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 friends and family of the elderly being sued by nursing homes to extort cash, the latest anti-gay chicken scandal, Linda Sanchez's middle finger to the GOP and your calls! Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

This week, we discuss how caffeine affects how you shop, talk inflation and price gouging with Jin Woo Chung, senior economist at Groundwork Collaborative, and Trump golf balls. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The House passes the Respect for Marriage Act (take that Clarence Thomas), and we discuss The Duck of Justice! Robin Marty, author of 'Handbook for a Post-Roe America', talks to us about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, why she hates abortion boats, and the continuing fight for women's rights. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

Crocodiles at it again in Florida, the corrupt CEOs of our healthcare system, and the need for both gun and law enforcement control. David calls into the show, and we discuss how armadillos will make you care about climate change. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support...

Dr. Jill Biden's "breakfast tacos" comment, a Ron DeSantis campaign run, the bizarre "I Voted" sticker that resembles how we all feel about politics and our current inflation disaster. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The right to eat dinner at Morton's Steakhouse, floating abortion clinics, and a high-speed lawnmower chase. We interview Professor Francis Boyle, author of "Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law," about how the Federalist Society is taking away our rights. Protesting Power: War, Resistance, and Law https://www.powells.com/book/protesting-power-9780742538924 Become a supporter of this podcast...

We discuss cats that stay at #10 Downing Street longer than British Prime Ministers, Native Americans being harmed by a nearby uranium mill, hope for immigration and a conversation with immigration attorney Hector Quiroga (quirogalawoffice.com), and how much we hate runaway pythons in Michigan. Call or text ‪(202) 656-6271‬ any time to participate in the show. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...