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Darren discussed these topics: The Colorado Supreme Court voted 4-3 to remove Donald Trump from the primary ballot for violating the 14th Amendment, Section 3 regarding insurrections. Trump vows to take it to the Supreme Court. A 10 inch thick binder of raw intelligence and other documents involving Russia's attempts at helping Donald Trump win the 2016 election has been missing since Jan. 19, 202...

Darren discussed these topics: The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena because he wanted to testify publicly while the House Republicans wanted him to testify behind closed doors. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that could affect the use of mifepristone in abortions. SCOTUS will also hear a case involving the use of the charge of "obstructing of...

Darren and Jack spend the first 45 minutes of the show exposing the national scam that's called "Medicare Advantage." What are the false promises behind this private insurance? How does MA take away from original Medicare? How are private insurance companies profiting from MA? Also, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that he will resign by the end of the year. Trump said that he'...

Darren discussed these topics: The latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war. Israel compares Hamas to ISIS. But it's a false equivalency. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was remembered during services in Atlanta. Nikki Haley has support from a Koch funded astroturf group. Ottawa County, Michigan's Board of Commissioners and Health Officer Adeline Hambley are going to mediation. And Michigan looks...

Darren discussed these topics: The latest from the Israel-Hamas war. The Pope is begging for peace while ignoring the fact that many wars have been caused by religion. A former executive with the Trump Organization gave testimony about why he left the company. Donald Trump is now praising the new far right president of Argentina, who's been dubbed "The Madman." Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed...

Darren discussed these topics: The latest updates on the Israeli-Hamas war. The agreement between the United Auto Workers and General Motors may not be a done deal as workers across many plants have rejected the proposed contract. Businesses are pushing back against new federal rules that would make it easier for workers to join unions. So is Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV). The House passed a continuing...

Darren discussed these topics: Election Day 2023 was good for Democrats as Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is re-elected in a landslide, abortion rights are enshrined in the Ohio State Constitution, and Democrats gain control of Virginia's legislature. Can the latest wins translate to continued wins in 2024? The latest on the Israeli-Palestinian War. Donald Trump was combative during his testimony...

Darren discussed these topics: The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas. The United Auto Workers have reached tentative settlements with the Big 3 automobile manufacturers. Teachers in Portland, Oregon have gone on strike for better wages and smaller classes. The Michigan Legislature has two sets of bills to require the Governor and legislators to disclose financial information. Unfortunatel...

Darren is joined by Jack Prince for most of the show to discuss these topics: The latest from the Israel/Hamas war. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations is calling for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterrez for comments he made earlier in the week that the current conflict "didn't happen in a vacuum." France is sending a Navy ship to help hospitals in the Gaza Strip. The Ottawa County, Michiga...

Darren discussed these topics: A hospital in the Gaza Strip was bombed, killing over 500 people. Palestinians blamed the Israelis while Israel is blaming Islamic Jihad. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) withdrew his name from consideration for House Speaker when it became clear he couldn't get the votes. So Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is up next. The first two votes failed. Michigan Democrats have submitted bi...

Darren discussed these topics: Israel and Hamas are at war after a Hamas surprise attack left over 1,000 Israelis dead. Over 1,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in rocket attacks. Darren goes through the history of Palestine/Israel from 1947 forward. Darren asserted that instead of starting wars, the government "leaders" should have a fist fight among themselves without involvin...

Darren discussed these topics: Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed as Speaker of the House by Democrats and a handful of extreme right wing Republicans. This marked the first time a sitting Speaker was removed from his position. Is there someone that the Republicans can coalesce around for Speaker? Judge Arthur Engoron slapped a gag order on Donald Trump after he posted on social media a photo...

Darren is back from vacation to discuss these topics: The government shutdown is looming and you can thank violent extreme right wing conservatives. Darren covered what can be expected during a government shutdown. A New York judge rescinded the Trump Organization's business licenses after he ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud. If Trump loses the appeal, he will no longer have control over se...

Topics discussed in this episode include: Darren is joined by Jack Prince to talk about Michigan State University suspending head football coach Mel Tucker after a Title IX investigation was brought to light by the media. Tucker is accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor he hired to educate his football players about preventing sexual assault. Tucker claimed the phone sex was consensual. Bas...

Darren discussed these topics: A lawsuit was filed in Colorado to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024 using the 14th Amendment. A Georgia judge ruled that Trump lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro can be tried together, with a tentative trial date of October 23. Author E. Jean Carroll wins in court again versus Donald Trump. A Texas law barring municipalities from passing certain ordin...

Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea Thursday in court in Atlanta. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) froze again during a press conference in Covington, Kentucky Wednesday. Rudy Giuliani has to pay up for defaming two Georgia election workers after refusing to provide documents during discovery. The White House said that Russian president Vladimir Putin traded letters wi...

Darren discussed these topics: Rudy Giuliani and several other defendants turned themselves in to Fulton County, Georgia authorities. Donald Trump turned himself in Thursday night. Police in Marion, Kansas raid the offices of the local newspaper and the home of the paper's co-owner. Do these cops understand the rights of the press protected under the First Amendment? Darren goes further in-depth o...

Darren spent the first half of the show talking about the latest indictment against Donald Trump, this time in Georgia on state RICO charges. He also talked about the evidence gathered regarding the seizing and copying of voting machine information. In the second half of the show, Darren is joined by Jack Prince to discuss the proliferation of private charter schools in Grand Rapids, which has bee...

Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump could possibly be indicted in Atlanta, Georgia next week on state charges related to his efforts to stay in office despite losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. The Special Counsel investigating Trump got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over documents relating to his account. Ohio voters turn down a proposal to make it harder to change the state co...

Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump was indicted Thursday on charges connected to his involvement in the attempt to overturn the Presidential election and the January 6, 2021 traitorous insurrection. Michigan special prosecutor D.J. Hilson has filed charges against former Republican attorney general candidate Matt DePerno and former State Rep. Daire Renton (R) for their part in illegally c...

Darren discussed these topics: Hunter Biden's plea deal may be in jeopardy as the judge has questions for federal prosecutors and the defense attorneys. Eight Michigan state legislators have had recall petitions filed against them, including two Republicans. A federal judge has declared Oregon's gun control measures outlawing large capacity magazines and requiring permits to purchase firearms Cons...

Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump received a target letter from the Justice Department regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump has some very scary ideas to gain presidential control over independent agencies, including the FCC and FTC, if he's re-elected. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed charges against 16 people in connection to the fake electors scheme...

Darren is joined this week by Jack Prince to discuss these stories: Donald Trump may soon be indicted in Georgia over his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. A resolution to limit speech by city employees and council members in Mason, Michigan was soundly defeated by the city's ethics board. The city council will vote on it soon. Another fight breaks out at a Michigan Republican P...

Darren discussed these topics: A U.S. District Judge issued a ruling on Independence Day stating that the Biden administration violated the First Amendment by asking social media companies to remove disinformation from their platforms. Law professors are rightfully criticizing the opinion. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado violated the free speech rights of a woman who didn't want to desi...

Darren discussed these topics: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action and for religious accommodations. The Wagner Group almost invaded Moscow. We'll examine what happened, what didn't happen, and how a civil war in Russia was avoided. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) was censured by House Republicans for investigating Donald Trump. Democrats called it revenge on behalf of Trump. The chief...