Unanimous Dissent

As Trump’s nominees get grilled on Capitol Hill, President Obama speaks to the press once last time, and lays out scenarios in which he might get back involved in politics. Coming up…Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, if confirmed, will be overseeing a department that the oil conglomerate he used to run has relied on to advance its business interests. Oil and water might be kept separate, but oil and diplomacy are certainly not. The Intercept’s Lee Fang joins us to discuss the issue. Also, we talk with Abe Marquez, one of the organizers behind a massive rally set to take place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day to protest the incoming administration. All the details of that coming up for those who want to actually resist instead of just adding the word “resist” to the Twitter pics...We see you, Neera.

Some late breaking news regarding Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. President Obama has decided to commute her sentence. Also, Inauguration woes continue for the President-elect, as Trump can’t even get cover bands to perform at the ceremony. But the bigger headache for the Donald? His ongoing dust-up with ethics watchdogs. And writer Eoin Higgins joins us later to talk about a cornucopia of stories that surround the President-Elect: from how he and Republicans will go about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act to how mainstream news agencies are preparing to cover the Trump era. And if you’re still not sold in this upcoming interview, then...ok, fine...we’re going to talk about the Golden Showers memo, too.

Some late breaking news regarding Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. President Obama has decided to commute her sentence. Also, Inauguration woes continue for the President-elect, as Trump can’t even get cover bands to perform at the ceremony. But the bigger headache for the Donald? His ongoing dust-up with ethics watchdogs. And writer Eoin Higgins joins us later to talk about a cornucopia of stories that surround the President-Elect: from how he and Republicans will go about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act to how mainstream news agencies are preparing to cover the Trump era. And if you’re still not sold in this upcoming interview, then...ok, fine...we’re going to talk about the Golden Showers memo, too.

The Chicago Police Department becomes the latest police force reviewed by the Department of Justice. We’ll go over some of the disturbing findings in the report. You might feel like you’re in the grips of a cartel, every time you take an airplane. And with good cause--80 percent of the airline industry is controlled by four companies. But President Obama’s Justice Department concluded otherwise, we’ll explain, in just a bit, in our people’s Bulletin.Plus, we’re gonna chat with Ryan Cooper from The Week, about President Obama’s legacy, and on a completely unrelated note, we’ll throw someone in the garbage can...since it’s Friday and all.

The Chicago Police Department becomes the latest police force reviewed by the Department of Justice. We’ll go over some of the disturbing findings in the report. You might feel like you’re in the grips of a cartel, every time you take an airplane. And with good cause--80 percent of the airline industry is controlled by four companies. But President Obama’s Justice Department concluded otherwise, we’ll explain, in just a bit, in our people’s Bulletin.Plus, we’re gonna chat with Ryan Cooper from The Week, about President Obama’s legacy, and on a completely unrelated note, we’ll throw someone in the garbage can...since it’s Friday and all.

Thirteen Democrats helped kill a measure in the Senate that could have led to cheaper prescription drugs for Americans. We single them out, particularly one Senator who’s positioning himself for a 2020 presidential run.Meltdowns, these days, tend to be of the social media variety. But if there is another major nuclear disaster with fallout spread around the world, like there was after the Fukushima catastrophe, will the EPA ensure that your drinking water is safe? Truthout’s Mike Ludwig just wrote about the issue. He joins us to discuss his story. Also, the man tapped by Donald Trump to be the next Director of the CIA, Congressman Mike Pompeo, had his confirmation hearing today. And he was asked about a creepy op-ed he wrote a year ago calling for a massive new surveillance program. He still stands by it. We explain in a Classified Session.

Thirteen Democrats helped kill a measure in the Senate that could have led to cheaper prescription drugs for Americans. We single them out, particularly one Senator who’s positioning himself for a 2020 presidential run.Meltdowns, these days, tend to be of the social media variety. But if there is another major nuclear disaster with fallout spread around the world, like there was after the Fukushima catastrophe, will the EPA ensure that your drinking water is safe? Truthout’s Mike Ludwig just wrote about the issue. He joins us to discuss his story. Also, the man tapped by Donald Trump to be the next Director of the CIA, Congressman Mike Pompeo, had his confirmation hearing today. And he was asked about a creepy op-ed he wrote a year ago calling for a massive new surveillance program. He still stands by it. We explain in a Classified Session.

We break down the Trump press conference, which, like everything else we’ve seen the last 18 months, was bizarre. It was supposed to be about conflicts of interests, but ended up being dominated by the infamous “Golden Showers” memo. Also, some additional insight into how the Trump administration might shape up. Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson appeared earlier today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing. But confirmation is far from assured. We explain later.And, one of the members of the dirtbag left is on the show to talk about failson’ing. Matt Christman from the hit podcast Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the appointment of Jared Kushner to a job in the White House.

We break down the Trump press conference, which, like everything else we’ve seen the last 18 months, was bizarre. It was supposed to be about conflicts of interests, but ended up being dominated by the infamous “Golden Showers” memo. Also, some additional insight into how the Trump administration might shape up. Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson appeared earlier today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing. But confirmation is far from assured. We explain later.And, one of the members of the dirtbag left is on the show to talk about failson’ing. Matt Christman from the hit podcast Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the appointment of Jared Kushner to a job in the White House.

Senators were in agreement Tuesday that the intelligence report alleging Russian interference in last November’s election was spot-on. So then why were so many lawmakers reading stats from it that were factually inaccurate?Also, a surprising twist during the Jeff Sessions Attorney General Nomination hearing. Trump’s pick to serve as top US prosecutor says he’ll consider re-establishing an anti-obscenity Division.And, we’ve got our ol’ friend Rachel Kurzius, the associate editor at the DCist, on the show to talk about inauguration festivities and protests. You might hate Trump, but you might also score free weed by attending the inauguration, so stay tuned to hear all about that.

Senators were in agreement Tuesday that the intelligence report alleging Russian interference in last November’s election was spot-on. So then why were so many lawmakers reading stats from it that were factually inaccurate?Also, a surprising twist during the Jeff Sessions Attorney General Nomination hearing. Trump’s pick to serve as top US prosecutor says he’ll consider re-establishing an anti-obscenity Division.And, we’ve got our ol’ friend Rachel Kurzius, the associate editor at the DCist, on the show to talk about inauguration festivities and protests. You might hate Trump, but you might also score free weed by attending the inauguration, so stay tuned to hear all about that.

Last week’s ODNI release described critical reporting as a form of election interference. That’s just one of many bone-headed calculations by the intelligence community.No time to breathe after the holidays. The Trump cabinet is being rammed through the Senate this week; possibly illegally. Also, free money for just being alive? That’s the way it should be! We talk to writer and welfare researcher Matt Bruenig later in the show about a little proposal called Universal Basic Income. It might sound radical now, but it could be the only way to defend against total social upheaval in our robot-dominated future. And finally, looks like millennials might soon be more capable of bonding with their Baby Boomer Parents. For we, too, look to be on the verge of fearing nuclear annihilation. Just kidding. Or are we? Check out the latest Classified Session to find out.

Last week’s ODNI release described critical reporting as a form of election interference. That’s just one of many bone-headed calculations by the intelligence community.No time to breathe after the holidays. The Trump cabinet is being rammed through the Senate this week; possibly illegally. Also, free money for just being alive? That’s the way it should be! We talk to writer and welfare researcher Matt Bruenig later in the show about a little proposal called Universal Basic Income. It might sound radical now, but it could be the only way to defend against total social upheaval in our robot-dominated future. And finally, looks like millennials might soon be more capable of bonding with their Baby Boomer Parents. For we, too, look to be on the verge of fearing nuclear annihilation. Just kidding. Or are we? Check out the latest Classified Session to find out.

The new intelligence report on alleged Russian interference strangely focuses on old television programming instead of hacking. Also, Jennifer Briney, the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, is on to talk about the first week of the 115th Congress, including some rather eyebrow-raising rules House Republicans approved of.And, it’s Friday which means it’s time to toss one particular bad-taker into the garbage can. Find out who it is at the end of the show.

The new intelligence report on alleged Russian interference strangely focuses on old television programming instead of hacking. Also, Jennifer Briney, the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, is on to talk about the first week of the 115th Congress, including some rather eyebrow-raising rules House Republicans approved of.And, it’s Friday which means it’s time to toss one particular bad-taker into the garbage can. Find out who it is at the end of the show.