The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Trump attacks a deceased member of Congress, implying that he is "looking up" from hell. The WH rushes to defend Trump's attack, claiming that Trump has always been a "counterpuncher." Eddie Mauro LIVE on his viral ad targeting Joni Ernst and why he's the best choice to represent Iowa in the US Senate. John gives each of the candidates taking the stage in tonight's 6th Democratic Debate some words...

Trump writes a completely dishonest and absurdly unhinged letter to Pelosi. National media outlets cover Trump's letter and simply parot his lies. Jonathan Metzl LIVE on Congress appropriating money to research gun violence and why it's taken 20 years to get it done. Impeachment is happening! The House is set to vote this evening and while 2-3 Dems and the entire GOP opposes it, both articles are...

Democratic Rep. Van Drew announces he's becoming a Republican after meeting with Trump about impeachment. Houston Police Chief slams the NRA, McConnell, Cruz and Cornyn over the murder of a Sergeant. Trump smears Pelosi by falsely claiming that her 'teeth are falling out of her mouth' and completely ignoring all the times his own dentures inhibited his speech. Colorado Senate candidate Romanoff re...

The House Judiciary Committee approves both articles of impeachment against Trump. Cenk Uygur LIVE on his candidacy for CA-25 and how progressive policies would help the district. Comedians mock Pete Buttigieg's campaign dance by creating a parody for Mike Bloomberg's candidacy. FOX debuts the conservative 'Squad,' while trying to undermine the real squad. Billie Porter LIVE to recap the UK electi...

The House passes the 2020 defense bill and it's really bad. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on why she's running to represent Texas in the Senate and how progressive priorities are taking hold in the red state. Republicans aren't taking Trump's impeachment well at all and threaten to start a second civil war. Joshua Collins LIVE on how he made his opponent the incumbent Democrat drop out of the WA-10 ra...

Trump's rally last night was FULL of absurd moments, such as him mocking Warren's husband, getting angry that his security wasn't being rough enough with a female protester and reviving his intense hatred of windmills. William Haston LIVE on why he's running to represent GA-4 and how he plans to take down the incumbent blue dog Democrat. The Trump Foundation lawsuit comes to an end with Trump havi...

House Democrats finally unveil articles of impeachment, charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Jordan Uhl LIVE on the IG report's findings, the GOP's reaction to them, Bernie and former suicidal veteran Weigel's reunion, Buttigieg caving on corruption and the TIME Person of the Year shortlist. Emily VanDerWerff LIVE on the Golden Globe nominations. Guests: Jordan Uhl & Emi...

Trump's speech at the Israeli American Summit is as anti-semitic as you would expect. Billionaire candidates Bloomberg and Steyer are outspending every single other candidate combined when it comes to ads. Rashad Robinson LIVE on his podcast "Voting While Black" and which 2020 candidates are truly speaking to black voters and their preferences. Joe Biden thinks America needs the GOP. Pete Buttigie...

Another unqualified anti-choice Trump judge is confirmed, which means that Trump has now selected 1 out of 5 federal judges, all of which have lifetime appointments. Ron Fein LIVE on how Seattle is planning to end super PAC spending in its local elections and what it's like taking on Amazon in its HQ's hometown. Iowa Senate candidate Eddie Mauro fires shots at Joni Ernst in his new ad. Joe Biden u...

Impeachment updates as Pelosi announces the House is ready to move forward with articles of impeachment and her snappy response to a reporter's stupid and sexist question. The GOP pretends to be outraged about Stanford Professor citing Barron to make an entirely legitimate point, perpetuating the myth that Republicans care about minors. The Trump Administration approves a new rule removing 700k pe...

Impeachment updates as the House Intel Committee unveils its 300-page report concluding that Trump did in fact commit serious crimes. House Judiciary hearings continue, featuring prominent legal scholars wondering why they need to explain how obvious Trump's criminality is and the GOP legal expert talking about his dog's feelings. Jen Perelman LIVE on why she's the best candidate for FL-23, the im...

Zuckerberg's secret dinner with Trump highlights Facebook's total hypocrisy. Anthony Thomas Jr. LIVE on his run for NV-1 and why he's better than his opponent, a pro-Biden Democratic incumbent. Breaking News: Kamala drops out! Emma & John speculate on why Harris dropped her presidential bid and which candidate she might endorse. With the Russia probe IG report coming out next week, Trump, Barr and...

Lisa Page finally breaks her silence after 2 years of being targeted by Trump. Dr. Dana Evans LIVE on the "One Child Left Behind" Movie, which recounts the APS scandal that she was one of the victims of. Buttigieg tries to trick the electorate on college for all and AOC debunks his GOP talking point perfectly. Nabilah Islam LIVE on why she's running for GA-7 and how this race has become one of the...

In honor of Black Friday, we look back to the worst decisions of 2019. Brett Erlich joins to review the top 10 worst Game of Thrones decisions. We compare Biden and Bernie's stances on the Iraq war. 1/3rd of Americans thought it would be ok to nuke North Korea, knowing it would kill at least 1 million people. Trump's bad decisions are plentiful, but those he's taken with the EPA are going to have...

Throwback Thursday on this special edition of the Damage Report, where in honor of Thanksgiving, we review our best interviews of the year. Psychology professor David Dunning exposes Trump's low IQ. Parker Molloy talks about how Tucker Carlson is teaching a master class in misdirection. Piper Perabo discusses the various allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the #MeToo movement. David Cay Johnst...

Trump starts distancing himself from Rudy Giuliani. Mayor Pete responds to the viral Root article about him calling him a 'lying motherlover.' Emma Vigeland attends 45 Fest, a Trump-themed tailgate party. Melania gets booed by a room full of teens. Papa Johns eats 40 pizzas in 30 days. Devin Nunes' court challenge to a Twitter cow gets more and more hilarious. Co-hosts: Francesca Fiorentini & Bret...

Updates as support for Trump's impeachment reaches Nixon levels. Jordan Uhl LIVE on Obama privately saying he would 'speak up to stop Bernie' from getting the nomination, Rick Perry calling Trump the 'chosen one' and a GOP Senator actually admitting he was wrong. Jose Caballero LIVE on student loan debt and comparing Bernie and Warren's forgiveness plans, why the Eddie Gallagher case will cause ch...

Impeachment updates as Trump makes up poll numbers and Republicans stick by him despite mounting evidence. Giuliani ally throws Devin Nunes under the bus, alleging that he met with top Ukrainian prosecutor; Nunes retaliates by stumbling on Fox News and threatening to sue CNN and The Daily Beast, in addition to his ongoing legal challenge to a Twitter cow. Climate crisis protests delay Harvard-Yale...

Trump has a total meltdown on Fox & Friends, which made even the hosts uncomfortable with his weird ranting and conspiracy theories. Rachel Ventura LIVE on why she's taking on the establishment Democratic incumbent in IL-11. The Navy defies Trump's clemency of SEAL Ed Gallagher, accused of shooting Iraqi civilians, posing for pictures with a corpse and more. Don Jr.'s grift is confirmed as reports...

Fallout from Amb. Sondland's testimony continues but Trump and co. are still flat-out denying reality. Fox News covers for Trump after Sondland's hearing, but so do the New York Times and other media outlets. Betsy Sweet LIVE on the 2020 candidates' plans for paid family leave and why she's challenging Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. Bernie wants to hold fossil fuel executives criminally l...

Ambassador Sondland's testimony sinks the Trump Administration. Trump rambles to the press about Sondland and offers up the least convincing defense ever. Mel Gagarin LIVE on why he's running to represent NY-6 and his progressive proposal to take care of the elderly. Alexi McCammond reveals that basketball player Charles Barkley said he would hit her if he hit women. Trump's campaign blatantly lie...

Impeachment hearings heat up and this time, there's definitely pizzazz. Nomiki Konst LIVE on her new organization Matriarch, which is helping bring a coalition of strong progressive women to Congress. Emma Vigeland LIVE on Buttigieg having attended a Tea Party event, on Chick-Fil-A stopping donations to anti-LGBTQ+ groups and on Rep. Swalwell literally farting on live TV. Ramesh Srinivasan LIVE on...

The GOP is struggling to defend Trump, especially as 70% of Americans believe that what he did with Ukraine was wrong. Zeke Stokes LIVE on the GOP's new electoral strategy that involves fear mongering about LGBTQ rights in sports. AG William Barr is shameless in his hypocritical attacks on the left. North Korea calls Biden a 'rabid dog' and Trump tries to defend him, saying that Biden is "somewhat...

Fmr Amb. to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch's testimony made even Fox News realize this is not good for Trump. Trump can't stop committing crimes as he attempts to intimidate witness Yovanovitch WHILE she testifies before Congress. Daniel Markovits LIVE on his new book, The Meritocracy Trap. Don Jr. has a #1 NYT bestseller...or does he? John investigates the ploy the GOP uses to make their books become...

Media bungles coverage of impeachment hearings, saying they lacked drama and 'pizzazz,' while totally overlooking the fact that newfound testimony personally implicated Trump. AOC & Bernie introduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. Jordan Smith LIVE on the Rodney Reed case and why Gov. Abbott has still not responded to mass public pressure to halt Reed's execution. The GOP is clearly pan...