Mike Figueredo
The Humanist Report
The Humanist Report is a progressive political podcast that analyzes political news stories through the lens of humanism. This podcast is hosted by Mike Figueredo, a Ph. D student of public policy and political activist.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episode 103: Corporate Democrats Continue to Hold America Back 14.07.2017 1:21:04
In this episode we focus on the pro-corporate Democrats like Joe Manchin and Brad Sherman, that offer voters nothing while simultaneously giving their donors everything. They’re holding the Democratic Party back, and as a result, the rest of the country back. We’ll also talk about Bernie Sanders’ 2018 challenger as well as his thoughts on whether or not he’ll be running in 2020. These topics and m...
Episode 102: The Bernie Sanders Witch Hunt 07.07.2017 1:10:40
This week we supply viewers with an update to the Bernie & Jane Sanders FBI investigation after new details emerged that made it even more evident this is the witchiest witch hunt of all witch hunts. Additionally, we’ll talk about CNN’s meme meltdown, Democrats’ messaging for 2018, Christ Christie’s #Beachgate, and the scope of the FCC’s fraud comment problem. All of these topics and more are cove...
Episode 101: America’s Mainstream Media Keeps Getting Worse 30.06.2017 1:46:42
In this episode we take a moment to reflect on how terrible America’s mainstream media really is; CNN staffers resigned after publishing a bogus Trump-Russia story, Fox News hosts implied healthcare isn’t important since everybody’s going to die one day anyway, and MSNBC’s Joy Ann Reid defended Nancy Pelosi against calls that she should resign by equating any and all opposition to Pelosi with birt...
Episode 100: The Republican Healthcare Calamity 23.06.2017 1:55:41
In the 100th episode of The Humanist Report, we’re diving into the special election that took place in Georgia’s 6th congressional district to determine why the Democratic Party’s new sweetheart, Jon Ossoff, lost. Additionally, we’ll discuss the GOP’s healthcare bill that will soon be coming up for a vote in the Senate (we’ll talk about what’s in it, the protests against it, and how Democrats are...
Episode 99: Progressives Push Back Against Establishment Attacks 16.06.2017 1:38:31
In this episode we focus on two primary matters: (1) smears launched against progressives, and (2) how we’ve had recent victories. When it comes to the former topic, we’ll dive into attacks against Bernie Sanders’ supporters by media figures such as Joy Ann Reid and The New York Times. We’ll also talk about how Bernie & his supporters are being blamed for the Virginia attack. On the other hand, th...
Episode 98: An American Circus (Starring the Republican Party) 09.06.2017 1:58:51
In this episode we discuss the stupidity of the modern Republican Party, starting with the FCC and Republican Chairman Ajit Pai, Georgian GOP candidate Karen Handel’s freudian slip, Trump’s potential obstruction of justice, and how Trump’s administration sparked global backlash by withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord. But we didn’t forget about corporate Democrats! We’ll also talk about how d...
Episode 97: The Uncertain Future for the Planet, Internet, & Healthcare 02.06.2017 1:40:02
In this episode we tackle three huge issues: climate change, net neutrality, and healthcare. We open the episode by discussing the ramifications of President Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. We’ll also discuss how thousands of phony anti-net neutrality comments are being submitted to the FCC using celebrity monikers, ordinary citizens’ identities, and even d...
Episode 96: The Fight To Protect Net Neutrality Continues 26.05.2017 2:00:25
In this episode we continue our coverage of the FCC’s attack on net neutrality, and provide you with an update with respect to how the industry is coming to the FCC’s defense. Additionally, we’ll discuss how President Trump’s budget is unusually cruel. We’ll also discuss corporate Democrats such as Tom Perez, and what the Democratic Party establishment believes should be their primary focus in 201...
Episode 95: Sound the Alarms: The Internet’s End May be Nigh 19.05.2017 2:07:10
In this week’s episode, we talk about the FCC’s 2-1 vote to rollback Title II net neutrality protections, which would destroy the internet as we know it and allow Internet Service Providers like Comcast to choose winners and losers. It would be an unmitigated disaster, and we discuss ways to influence the FCC to reverse course before making their final vote in August. We also talk about the bombsh...
Episode 94: Pissed Off Americans Fight Back! 11.05.2017 2:01:09
In a follow up to last week’s episode, we discuss how Americans have responded to President Trump and the GOP’s decision to vote away health insurance for millions of Americans. In town halls across the country, Americans have spoken out, and they’ve also overwhelmingly pushed back against the FCC’s harmful agenda to gut net neutrality. Additionally, we’ll discuss Sean Spicer’s fear of reporters,...
Episode 93: Donald Trump and Republicans' Disdain Towards Americans 05.05.2017 2:18:15
In this episode we discuss the Republicans’ vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in the House, and talk about how Trump is trying to widen the scope of corruption in Washington D.C. by allowing religious organizations to contribute to the political campaigns of politicians. We also talk about how corporatist Democrats are maintaining their stronghold on the Party. We also discuss Fli...
Episode 92: The Attack on Net Neutrality and the Internet 28.04.2017 2:39:00
In this episode we tackle the numerous ways average Americans are getting screwed over, with an emphasis on net neutrality. We also discuss President Trump’s tax reform plan, the GOP’s plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and how Republicans have committed to destroying human life. We also take on the smear campaign against Bernie Sanders by hack journalists, and provide you with a crucial upda...
Episode 91: The Progressive Ultimatum: Medicare For All or Bust 21.04.2017 2:02:37
In this episode we provide you with an update about the Bernie Sanders & Tom Perez unity tour, and we take the time to focus on momentom for ‘Medicare for All’ at Democratic town halls. Additionally, we call politicians unwilling to get on board with a single-payer system. We also talk about Attorney General’s reefer madness, the pharmaceutical industry’s greed, Ivanka Trump’s conflict of interest...
Episode 90: The Media & Democrats’ Unholy Alliance With Trump 14.04.2017 2:41:42
In this extended episode—and 100,000 subscriber milestone special—we discuss the aftermath of Trump’s belligerence, namely the response from corporate media and the political establishment. We also talk about the DNC’s unity tour with Bernie Sanders, Sean Spicer’s mishap, Rachel Maddow’s Russian obsession, and Trump’s crafty scheme to cut social security, and Mike chats with H.A. Goodman. Addition...
Episode 89: President Trump is a Bloodthirsty Warmonger. Surprised? 07.04.2017 2:34:50
In this extended edition of The Humanist Report, we address Trump’s military conflict and potential future conflicts, the end of online privacy, the confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch, and we’ll also discuss how the FCC is planning to end net neutrality. We’ll also discuss Noam Chomsky’s interview in Democracy Now!, who Hillary Clinton is blaming now for losing, how Bernie bros are allegedly age...
Episode 88: Republicans’ Love Affair With Corporate America is Stronger Than Ever 31.03.2017 1:44:38
In this episode we’ll talk about the various ways Republicans are continuing their love affair with corporations while simultaneously screwing over the American people. First, we’ll discuss how they gave Comcast and Verizon permission to sell your private online information. Why? Because they’re bought and paid for by broadband companies that want to exploit consumers. We’ll also talk about the ha...
Episode 87: The Democratic Ship Continues To Sink 24.03.2017 1:57:45
In this extended episode, we’ll discuss Donna Brazile’s attempts to repair her public image by confessing she lied about leaking a CNN question to Hillary Clinton ahead of a town hall. We’ll also discuss Rachel Maddow’s new theory about how Russians influenced the election: through Bernie Sanders’ supporters. Moving on, we’ll discuss the establishment’s condemnation of so-called ideological “purit...
Episode 86: Bernie Sanders is the Only Politician That Gives a Damn About You 17.03.2017 1:36:00
In this episode we discuss how Bernie Sanders is beginning to prove the red/blue state dichotomy is false, and we’ll also talk about how his vision of Medicare-for-all might come to fruition one day as Trumpcare implodes before our very eyes. We’ll also talk about the various ways President Trump is ruining the country, and how his cozy relationship with the criminal banks he once opposed may faci...
Episode 85: Both Parties Are Competing to Be the Least Competent in D.C. 10.03.2017 1:25:05
Episode 85: Both Parties Are Competing to Be the Least Competent in D.C. by Mike Figueredo
Episode 84: The Democratic Party Is Dead 03.03.2017 1:26:34
In this episode we discuss the aftermath of the DNC Chair election, and how the victory of corporatist, establishment-backed Democrat Tom Perez was the last nail in the Democratic Party’s coffin. Additionally, we’ll discuss how billionaires are plotting a takeover of the Party, the war on weed, the FCC’s assault on net neutrality, and President Trump’s insidious plan to gut medicaid funding and in...
Episode 83: The DNC Chair Race, Corporate Democrats, & Trumpism 24.02.2017 1:39:16
In this episode, we wrap up our coverage of the DNC Chair race by discussing the final DNC Chair debate before the vote. Additionally, we’ll discuss corporate Democrats such as Claire McCaskill and Joe Manchin, and discuss Trumpism in America when it comes to Betsy DeVos and Scott Pruitt with respect to the danger they pose in their government positions. We’ll also tackle the recent wave of anti-t...
Episode 82: The DNC Chair Race Will Determine the Party’s Fate 17.02.2017 1:40:37
In this episode, with just one week before the DNC Chair election, we dive into the most important stories surrounding the race. We’ll talk about Keith Ellison, Sam Ronan, Jehmu Greene, Ray Buckley, and Tom Perez. Specifically, we’ll discuss why Tom Perez cannot become the next DNC Chair. We’ll also talk about how DNC leaders are annoyed with progressive callers that have been lobbying them to sup...
Episode 81: The DNC Chair Race & Democrats’ Uncertain Future 10.02.2017 1:48:25
In this episode we tackle the DNC Chair race and introduce viewers to Sam Ronan, a DNC Chair candidate that seems to be listening to progressives. Additionally, we’ll discuss the Bernie Sanders Vs. Ted Cruz debate, Donald Trump’s third week in office, and how public pressure is overwhelming Republicans. Mike also chats with Sam Ronan about why he should be the next DNC Chair. All of these topics a...
Episode 80: President Trump’s Dangerous Shenanigans, the DNC Chair Race, & More 03.02.2017 1:27:24
Donald Trump hasn't even been the president for two weeks and he’s already ruining America in a number of ways. In this episode we’ll discuss the the dangerous policies he’s implementing and how the American people are already growing tired of his tyranny. Additionally, we’ll cover the DNC Chair race and discuss progressives like Bernie Sanders, Nina Turner, and Tulsi Gabbard. Enjoy!
Episode 79: President Trump’s Tyranny Commences 27.01.2017 1:37:17
In this episode, we’ll talk about the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, and how he’s already proving to be a disaster. Additionally, we’ll discuss why Trump’s new FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, poses a threat to net neutrality. We’ll also talk about the Democratic Party’s missteps in taking on Trump, the DNC Chair race, as well as a new initiative launched by The Young Turks, Secular Talk, and vet...
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