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The Supreme Court took up absolute immunity and whether or not emergency room doctors could be barred from giving life-saving reproductive services. The outcome of both cases is sure not to please everyone. Join Val and me as we dive into the Supreme Court, Trump on trial, protest on college campuses against Isreal, Biden on the attack, and returning the Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush. All that and...

Iran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel, but is it over? In this week's episode, Val and I try to make sense of the endless violence that grips the Middle East. Plus, we talk about the latest legal troubles for Donald Trump, the continued assault on democracy by MAGA. NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinison's past money troubles, OJ Simpson's legacy, Catlin Clark's legac...

Happy Easter!!! Join us for another information-packed episode. We dig into the importance of replacing infrastructure as we discuss the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The Right wasted no time blaming the black mayor of Baltimore, immigrants, DEI, and any crazy conspiracy instead of the failure of the ship's stirring for the tragedy. Plus, the NC and SC legislatures rush to pass laws agains...

Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the latest news on the trials of Donald Trump. Does Trump have the money to pay the judgment in NY? What about the Republicans with another House member resigning? Now, there is just a one-seat majority. What about the mass killings in Moscow and unrest in Gaza and Haiti? We cover all that, plus March Madness and anything else we can fit into this...

The Fulton County Judge in the Trump RICO case just stabbed the American people in the back. That's fitting for the day. Ask Julius Ceasar how it feels to be double-crossed. Join me, along with retired political science professor Val Atkinson, as we get you caught up on the latest from GA, the State of the Union, Immigration, and the proposed ban of TikTok. Plus, we go in-depth on the whacky N...

We are here on a Monday. Join us to discuss the explosive testimony in the Fani Willis disqualification hearings. Trump's mass defeat in a NewYork court that will all but kill Trump Inc. Olus, the upcoming SC primary, the phony Biden impeachment hitting a snag, a Gaza update, and Putin killing his opponent while Trump sells ugly sneakers. You can make all this stuff up.

Join us as we talk about Nikki Haley and her latest attempt to ignore American Racism. This time, Haley went on the most popular black radio show, Charlemagne, to talk about her belief that America is not a racist country. We also looked at the movie Origin and the book the film is based on Caste. Plus, a convoy headed to the southern border to do something they weren't asked to do. The Republ...

Join us for a special mid-week edition of The Deal. We get you caught up on all the latest news. Is Nikki Haley a real contender for the Republican Presidential nomination? Join me along with Val Atkinson as we discuss New Hampshire, Iowa, and the upcoming South Carolina Primaries. We also take a look at Trump's cognitive issues, the Middle East, and poor Tim Scott. All that and much more on t...

Join us for the first episode of season five. Retired political science professor and author Val Atkinson joins me to discuss the third anniversary of 1/6, the looming Iowa Caucuses, the latest from the Supreme Court, the resignation of Harvard's first black and female president, and a whole lot more. 2024 is going to be an interesting year.

We just wrapped season four! Thanks to all of our supporters. We are looking forward to 2024. Join us as we discuss the top news stories of the year. Gaza, Dobbs, Gerrymnadering, the recession that wasn't, the unethical Justice Thomas, and many other stories. Val Atkinson joins me for the season four finale.

The end of the year is fast approaching, and we still have plenty to talk about . Join me and Cherelle James (sitting in for Val Atkinson) as we get caught up on this week's news. Another short-term fix to avert a government shutdown, the Republicans still fighting each other, and George Santos finally getting what he deserves for lying every time he opens his mouth. Plus, we are joined by chi...

We are back again this week to catch up on the biggest stories impacting you and your family. But first, Happy Veterans Day to all of those who have served. We do a deep dive into what will happen in Congress to try and avert a government shutdown; Speaker Mike Johnson has little room for error and has the MAGA wing of the GOP forcing him to choose Trumpism over the people of America. Speaker John...

If you aren't paying attention, the Republicans may have made it impossible for Democrats to governor for a whole generation. Gerrymandering in North Carolina, electing Mike Johnson as speaker, and Donald Trump still being the front-runner in the race for the nomination should scare you to death. Join Val Atkinson and me as we catch you up on all the news from the week. Gaza is under siege, an...

We try to get you caught up on the war in the Middle East, the failure of the Republicans to elect a speaker, guilty pleas in Georgia's RICO case, more redistricting shenanigans in North Carolina, and President Biden's historic visit to Isreal. Come to the Deal to get a different take on the stories of the day. This ain't your typical corporate media. Join me along with Val Atkinson fo...

Get up-to-the-minute news on what's happening in the latest armed conflict in Gaza and in the Israeli-occupied territories. Hamas was able to launch a brazen attack that has left scores dead, and Israeli Defense Forces promised to level Gaza. Is there a way forward? It sure doesn't look that way. We also try to figure out whether the Republicans can clean up the mess they have made in Cong...

Join us as we discuss Congress' last-minute deal to avert a government shutdown. The Republicans prove they can't govern again, and we will be back again in 45 days. We also discuss the UAW strike, Republican debate, Ukraine aid, a guilty plea in the Georgia election conspiracy case, and we can't forget Trump wanting to execute General Mark Milley—all of that and much more. Val Atkinso...

We are back from summer vacation and have a ton to talk about. The House and its crippled leader can't pass meaningful legislation and have us on the verge of another shutdown. Matt Gatez and the clown crew hold Speaker McCarthy by the family jewels, and we all stand to lose. We also talk about the dysfunction in the Senate with Tommy Tuberville, the new head of the Joint Chiefs, Trump's n...

Unless you have been under a rock, you have seen Donald Trump's mugshot. We talk about Trump's latest legal troubles, the first Republican Presidential debate, and the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Plus, we talk about the Republicans still trying to change voting laws, this time in North Carolina. We also manage to squeeze in some coverage of the World T...

Trump gets indicted for the fourth time! Join me and Val Atkinson as we talk about the latest in the ongoing legal troubles of 45. We just wrapped up recording this special edition as the indictments were being handed down. Plus, we look into the Alabama boat dock incident, the Iowa State Fair political speeches, Hunter Biden, the Hawaii wildfires, and so much more.

Three indictments and at least one more to go. Jack Smith lays out the case against Donald Trump. Join us as we discuss the case against the former president. With Mike Pence and Bill Barr joining the small chorus of Republicans willing to tell the truth that Donald Trump knows he lost, will it make a difference? We also talk about the pending indictment in Georgia. Taking a look back at the Ken S...

Covid-19 isn't over, and yours truly was down for the count, but we are back. Join us for another information-packed episode. We give you the latest on Trump and his latest legal troubles. Then there is the effort from Florida to teach slaves benefited from slavery; the same week, President Biden authorized federal monuments to be erected to remind us of the horrible history of lynching - monu...

We have another information-packed episode for you. The US Supreme Court is issuing opinions fast and furious. We are watching what the Court has to say about Affirmative Action. A case featuring the University of North Carolina and Harvard may end affirmative action as we know it. We also talk about the Dobbs decision one year later. Plus, other cases like US v. Texas and Jones v. Hendrick. Plus,...

Have you heard all the analysis of the Trump indictment you need to hear? No, you haven't. Join me and Val Atkinson as we dive deep into Trump's latest legal troubles. On this special Sunday edition of The Deal, we also look t the US Supreme Court's surprising 5-4 ruling against Albmas gerrymandered voting districts. Plus, some videos remind us that the civil rights struggle was not th...

Join us for a new edition of The Deal. We have a full house. Joining me today are Val Atkinson and Cherelle James. We break down the agreement reached to raise the debt ceiling. Not only was a deal made, but President Biden outsmarted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. We also look at the Republican Presidental race, as more people jump in to take on Donald Trump. We also discuss the Republican war on everyt...

We have so much to talk about this week, and we hope you take some time to join us. North Carolina is now smack in the middle of the abortion access debate. Governor Roy Cooper promises to veto the new 12-week abortion ban, but the Republicans have a supermajority and will likely overturn the veto. We also discuss why mental health reform is necessary, particularly in light of the killing of Jorda...