Facepalm America

Have you seen the evolution of products at the store with less content for the same or even a higher price? Are you still paying jacked up prices long after COVID supply chain disruptions, the invasion of Russia, and other global events impacting you? Turns out companies might just be screwing you because they can. (Note: This is a reupload of an episode originally aired 04/24/23.) Become a suppor...

We look into a former property manager who was charged with stealing money from tenants; And the lawyers and corporate of that manager's company who want to force tenants to pay their rent again to make up for the stolen funds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Guest Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform, joins us to talk about the rent housing cost crisis. We discuss tenant protections, how the government helps landlords exploit poor communities, the criminalization of being homeless, and the Homes Guarantee Campaign. https://homesguarantee.com/ https://ourfinancialsecurit...

First, we read a message sent by Jack from New Jersey about Step Aside, Joe and the upcoming election. Then, we look into a former property manager who was charged with stealing money from tenants; And the lawyers and corporate of that manager's company who want to force tenants to pay their rent again to make up for the stolen funds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

Guest Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform, joins us to talk about the rent housing cost crisis. We discuss tenant protections, how the government helps landlords exploit poor communities, the criminalization of being homeless, and the Homes Guarantee Campaign. https://homesguarantee.com/ https://ourfinancialsecurit...

Guest and cofounder of RootsAction, Jeff Cohen, joins us to talk about Step Aside Joe. Step Aside Joe is a project of RootsAction, a progressive coalition that works to defend the public interest and expand social justice, intended to educate and inform voters about why there's much better Democratic alternatives to Biden. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepa...

The Marion County Record of Marioun County Kansas is raided and ransacked by fascists in the United States of America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Luke Nichter, author of The Year That Broke Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968 , joins us to break down the 1968 presidential race and the contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/suppo...

The Marion County Record of Marioun County Kansas is raided and ransacked by fascists in the United States of America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf performs a heartful performance of Censored Shakespeare after Florida has banned parts of "Romeo and Juliet" for containing sexual content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Sections of "Romeo and Juliet" are being censored in Florida schools for "sexual content". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Wouldn't it be nice to have a sociey that was more like a public library? Visit your public library today! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Thanks to Ron DeSantis, Florida schools are censoring Shakespeare. By the pricking of my thumbs, something fascist this way comes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Do YOU experience Avocado Anxiety and other stresses about the source of your food when go to the grocery store? Then "Avocado Anxiety: and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From" is for you! We speak to the author, Louise Gray. Note: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 4/26/23. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/supp...

In this report, we're joined by Julianna Forlano to discusss facism and the other happenings in the wacky state of Florida. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Wouldn't it be nice to have a sociey that was more like a public library? Visit your public library today! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We speak with Garrett Neiman, author of RICH WHITE MEN: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys’ Club and Transform America, and he breaks down how rich white men think about capitalism, tending to finances, and how these views influence politics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood gota demand from an antisemitic hate group for $100,000 in gold from and an apology for him calling them scumbags. Listen to his response, Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.com Twitter: @FacepalmUSA Find Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to discuss California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part three of a three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.com Twitter: @FacepalmUSA Find Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Walker Bragman is the creator of Important Context.news and the Co-Founder of Opt Out News. He's also the author of "Who Pays For Right-Wing Media?" which we discuss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We are joined by Julianna Forlana and we discuss a range of topics from the news. The Julianna Forlano Show is a witty and irreverent news and political satire talk show. Please check it out here or here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

We read the entire Trump indictment and bring you the latest that we know about it, including the words of Special Counsel Jack Smith. You can also read it here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State joins us to discuss California's long and complicated history as a slave state. This is part two of a three part episode with Jean diving into the history of California natives. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.com Twitter: @FacepalmUSA Find Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fa...

The author of Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War, James Conroy, joins us to discuss the Casablanca Conference and the negotiations that turned the tide of World Ward 2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

UCLA Professor of Law Jonathan Zasloff talks about how the Oakland Athletics might be stopped from moving to Las Vegas with a 40 year-legal precedent. Read his op-ed here: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4049840-the-cure-for-sports-blackmail-have-your-city-take-over-the-team/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .