Unanimous Dissent

Donald Trump’s campaign is a mess, illegally soliciting funds from foreign lawmakers. Meanwhile, foreign donations are flowing to SuperPACs, despite Republicans’ prior claims about the impact of Citizens United. So it’s good that the FEC is taking action...by cracking down on fake candidates like Deez Nuts and Harambe.Then, we take a break from the Presidential Race to talk to Arn Menconi, running for US Senate in Colorado as a member of the Green Party. He talks about his David vs. Goliath struggle, and explains why this could be the year for a Third Party to make waves.And finally, a whistleblower exposes the sorry state of the SEC by refusing millions he was entitled to for tipping off the commission about Deutsche Bank fraud. We take a spin through the revolving door to discuss this story in our People’s Bulletin.

Donald Trump’s campaign is a mess, illegally soliciting funds from foreign lawmakers. Meanwhile, foreign donations are flowing to SuperPACs, despite Republicans’ prior claims about the impact of Citizens United. So it’s good that the FEC is taking action...by cracking down on fake candidates like Deez Nuts and Harambe.Then, we take a break from the Presidential Race to talk to Arn Menconi, running for US Senate in Colorado as a member of the Green Party. He talks about his David vs. Goliath struggle, and explains why this could be the year for a Third Party to make waves.And finally, a whistleblower exposes the sorry state of the SEC by refusing millions he was entitled to for tipping off the commission about Deutsche Bank fraud. We take a spin through the revolving door to discuss this story in our People’s Bulletin.

Bad day Thursday, if you were an investor in private prisons. The Justice Department said that it is looking to phase-out the use of for-profit correctional facilities. Will it make a dent in the prison industrial complex? Either way, prison corporations saw their stocks plummet and we’re loving it.Also, Breitbart political report Neil McCabe is in studio to discuss what’s next for the Trump campaign after the leadership team shake up this week.And, Electronic Intifada’s Rania Khalek joins us to talk NeoMcCarythism, and then sticks around to throw someone in the garbage can.

Bad day Thursday, if you were an investor in private prisons. The Justice Department said that it is looking to phase-out the use of for-profit correctional facilities. Will it make a dent in the prison industrial complex? Either way, prison corporations saw their stocks plummet and we’re loving it.Also, Breitbart political report Neil McCabe is in studio to discuss what’s next for the Trump campaign after the leadership team shake up this week.And, Electronic Intifada’s Rania Khalek joins us to talk NeoMcCarythism, and then sticks around to throw someone in the garbage can.

The neocons are poised to have their “best year ever” (since George W. Bush left office, at least). The two Sam’s discuss Hillary Clinton’s rehabilitation of the prominent neocons, and the GOP primary victory Tuesday night for Liz Cheney in Wyoming, which all but assures there will be another Cheney serving in Congress next year. Plus, Aetna was caught lying. The company’s claims, about not pulling out of Obamacare as retaliation against the Justice Department, can’t withstand the 24 hour news cycle. We explain that and other stories in the latest edition of The People’s Bulletin: Economic news for the 99 percent.And some of the NSA’s most-prized hacking tools have wound up on the internet. What does the leak say about the spy agency’s ability to keep its own secrets?

The neocons are poised to have their “best year ever” (since George W. Bush left office, at least). The two Sam’s discuss Hillary Clinton’s rehabilitation of the prominent neocons, and the GOP primary victory Tuesday night for Liz Cheney in Wyoming, which all but assures there will be another Cheney serving in Congress next year. Plus, Aetna was caught lying. The company’s claims, about not pulling out of Obamacare as retaliation against the Justice Department, can’t withstand the 24 hour news cycle. We explain that and other stories in the latest edition of The People’s Bulletin: Economic news for the 99 percent.And some of the NSA’s most-prized hacking tools have wound up on the internet. What does the leak say about the spy agency’s ability to keep its own secrets?

The Trump campaign claims that it isn’t illegally soliciting donations from parliamentarian in Australia and England--it swears that it’s being victimized by “scammers.” Who is dumb enough to believe that and does it matter?And, The Week’s National Correspondent Ryan Cooper joins us in studio to breakdown what’s driving Donald Trump’s support--beyond all the nasty racism and xenophobia and stuff. Then, a major insurance giant throws coverage for hundreds of thousands of Americans into disarray. Bernie we need you and are still thinking about you, baby. We long for healthcare as a right.

The Trump campaign claims that it isn’t illegally soliciting donations from parliamentarian in Australia and England--it swears that it’s being victimized by “scammers.” Who is dumb enough to believe that and does it matter?And, The Week’s National Correspondent Ryan Cooper joins us in studio to breakdown what’s driving Donald Trump’s support--beyond all the nasty racism and xenophobia and stuff. Then, a major insurance giant throws coverage for hundreds of thousands of Americans into disarray. Bernie we need you and are still thinking about you, baby. We long for healthcare as a right.

The New York Times reported that Paul Manafort received $12.7 million in payments from former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich. Clinton allies are saying this proves Manafort was an agent of the Kremlin. So why aren’t they saying the same thing about Tony Podesta?And Rachel Kurzius joins us to talk about an entrepreneur testing the waters of Washington DC, after it rolled back marijuana prohibition last year. We discuss how his new commodity could help congressional staffers get lifted on slow work days. Also, Members of Congress are questioning US support for Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen, which has killed thousands of civilians. In our Classified Session, we discuss charges that the Saudi kingdom is engaged in war crimes.

The New York Times reported that Paul Manafort received $12.7 million in payments from former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich. Clinton allies are saying this proves Manafort was an agent of the Kremlin. So why aren’t they saying the same thing about Tony Podesta?And Rachel Kurzius joins us to talk about an entrepreneur testing the waters of Washington DC, after it rolled back marijuana prohibition last year. We discuss how his new commodity could help congressional staffers get lifted on slow work days. Also, Members of Congress are questioning US support for Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen, which has killed thousands of civilians. In our Classified Session, we discuss charges that the Saudi kingdom is engaged in war crimes.

Hillary Clinton releases her tax returns putting more pressure on her GOP opponent to do the same. But Donald Trump might actually have bigger problems--his supporters are dropping like flies. The two Sams examine a report showing that people who supported Trump in the primary are very much having second thoughts now during the general.Financial reform might be off the agenda, in the general election battle between a Fake Populist and a Wall Street Ally. But we’re still worried about financialization, so we brought on journalist and author David Dayen to talk about two pieces he recently wrote for The Intercept. And, President Obama hasn’t given up on passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite the deal getting beaten up pretty badly on the campaign trail. We’ll talk about the White House latest maneuvering to pass the trade deal in our People’s Bulletin.

Hillary Clinton releases her tax returns putting more pressure on her GOP opponent to do the same. But Donald Trump might actually have bigger problems--his supporters are dropping like flies. The two Sams examine a report showing that people who supported Trump in the primary are very much having second thoughts now during the general.Financial reform might be off the agenda, in the general election battle between a Fake Populist and a Wall Street Ally. But we’re still worried about financialization, so we brought on journalist and author David Dayen to talk about two pieces he recently wrote for The Intercept. And, President Obama hasn’t given up on passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite the deal getting beaten up pretty badly on the campaign trail. We’ll talk about the White House latest maneuvering to pass the trade deal in our People’s Bulletin.

Remember a couple of months ago when Hillary was calling herself a progressive? Now she’s trying to get conservative support at the “grassroots.” Time makes fools of us all--but especially the liberal hacks, who were fully on the Clinton Progressive Train, and are now silent about her rightward tack. And a new Department of Justice Inspector General report finds that private prisons are less safe and less secure than their government-run counterparts. We speak with activist and author James Kilgore on the problems with for-profit incarceration and the broader social ill of mass incarceration.Finally, the Two Sams discuss the latest report on intelligence doctoring to paint the war against the Islamic State in a more positive light. This time, the investigation came from Congress. And, it’s Friday, so we throw someone in the Garbage Can.

Remember a couple of months ago when Hillary was calling herself a progressive? Now she’s trying to get conservative support at the “grassroots.” Time makes fools of us all--but especially the liberal hacks, who were fully on the Clinton Progressive Train, and are now silent about her rightward tack. And a new Department of Justice Inspector General report finds that private prisons are less safe and less secure than their government-run counterparts. We speak with activist and author James Kilgore on the problems with for-profit incarceration and the broader social ill of mass incarceration.Finally, the Two Sams discuss the latest report on intelligence doctoring to paint the war against the Islamic State in a more positive light. This time, the investigation came from Congress. And, it’s Friday, so we throw someone in the Garbage Can.

The Department of Justice released a scathing report on Baltimore police tactics, finding gross violations of individuals constitutional rights. The two Sams break down the DOJ’s grim findings. Then, the LA Times veteran Brazil correspondent Vincent Bevins joined us. We talk about what it’s like being in Rio during the Olympics--especially given the ongoing political scandal, involving Dilma Rouseff, Michel Temer, and, now….Bernie Freakin’ Sanders!And, we still give a damn about Hillary Clinton’s emails. Newly released correspondences reveal what could be improper favors doled out to donors and officials within the Clinton Foundation while Clinton served as Secretary of State. We discuss it in a classified session.