Unanimous Dissent

Two big questions are on the nation’s mind this election day: Who will win? And what does Donald Trump conceding look like? Also, a last minute campaign ad blitz is hitting the nation's capitol, and is aimed at driving a wedge between Hillary Clinton and racist football fans. The DCist’s Rachel Kurzius is on with that story.And, spooked by election insecurities, the Justice Department announced they would indeed be sending poll observers around the country, but a low fewer overseers than in previous years. That story coming up.

There has been a lot of talk about what legal troubles might follow Clinton into the White House. But how about Trump? His business practices came under fire from labor regulators last week. And his likely-Attorney General might find himself threatened with the slammer soon. More on that soon.Plus, James Comey’s FBI just keeps embarrassing itself. But it's important to remember that the bureau has a long history of embarrassments even before Mr. Comey showed up--and after he did, too. The ACLU’s Kade Crockford joins us to explain.Finally, if you think Public Relations fluff online is unbearable, then I’ve got some bad news for you. According to a survey,the lobbying industry thinks that the future is meme-able. We’ll explain in our People’s Bulletin.

There has been a lot of talk about what legal troubles might follow Clinton into the White House. But how about Trump? His business practices came under fire from labor regulators last week. And his likely-Attorney General might find himself threatened with the slammer soon. More on that soon.Plus, James Comey’s FBI just keeps embarrassing itself. But it's important to remember that the bureau has a long history of embarrassments even before Mr. Comey showed up--and after he did, too. The ACLU’s Kade Crockford joins us to explain.Finally, if you think Public Relations fluff online is unbearable, then I’ve got some bad news for you. According to a survey,the lobbying industry thinks that the future is meme-able. We’ll explain in our People’s Bulletin.

Our preview of election issues this week takes us to the state of Wisconsin. Ruth Conniff, the editor of the Madison-based Progressive Magazine talks to us about the battle between incumbent Ron Johnson and former Senator Russ Feingold.Then, the Paris Climate Agreement takes effect today. Humanity is saved! Well...not quite. We’re still doomed, and we’ll explain why in our Sludge Report.Also, we’re making some damn history on the show. Today is the last edition of the Garbage Can before the 2016 Presidential Election. And like every Friday, we’ll be casting our votes to see who goes in the can this week. Stick around until the end of the show….you won't wanna miss it.

Our preview of election issues this week takes us to the state of Wisconsin. Ruth Conniff, the editor of the Madison-based Progressive Magazine talks to us about the battle between incumbent Ron Johnson and former Senator Russ Feingold.Then, the Paris Climate Agreement takes effect today. Humanity is saved! Well...not quite. We’re still doomed, and we’ll explain why in our Sludge Report.Also, we’re making some damn history on the show. Today is the last edition of the Garbage Can before the 2016 Presidential Election. And like every Friday, we’ll be casting our votes to see who goes in the can this week. Stick around until the end of the show….you won't wanna miss it.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board delivered once of the worst takes of the election--accusing President Obama of vote-buying as his administration tries to help indebted students of for-profit colleges.Also, we mentally took you to North Carolina yesterday, when we interviewed Paul Blest, a journalist based in Raleigh. Today, we bring you insight from another swing state, Ohio. Chapo Trap House co-host and Buckeye State resident, Matt Christman (@cushbomb) bring us up to speed.And, AT&T and Time Warner want to merge. We’ve talked about how that could negatively impact consumer choice and privacy. Today, we’ll tell you about a US senator who believes the deal would also undermine Net Neutrality.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board delivered once of the worst takes of the election--accusing President Obama of vote-buying as his administration tries to help indebted students of for-profit colleges.Also, we mentally took you to North Carolina yesterday, when we interviewed Paul Blest, a journalist based in Raleigh. Today, we bring you insight from another swing state, Ohio. Chapo Trap House co-host and Buckeye State resident, Matt Christman (@cushbomb) bring us up to speed.And, AT&T and Time Warner want to merge. We’ve talked about how that could negatively impact consumer choice and privacy. Today, we’ll tell you about a US senator who believes the deal would also undermine Net Neutrality.

Donald Trump’s ghostwriters want to remind everyone that the GOP nominee “will ban all Muslims, believes Mexicans are rapists, pays no taxes, feels free to assault women, and lies compulsively.” Unfortunately that message is being lost under an avalanche of conspiracy theories coming out of the Clinton campaign. Also, we might be confined to the noose that is the Beltway, but today we talk to a guy who lives in a real-live Swing State, folks! Paul Blest, a journalist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, will join us to talk about politics in the Toss-Up Tar Heel State.And, Trump has ragged on China quite a bit during this election. Well now the East Asian Power had a few choice words for Trump, over the GOP nominee’s commitment to killing a climate treaty. We’ll recap the dustup in our sludge report.

Donald Trump’s ghostwriters want to remind everyone that the GOP nominee “will ban all Muslims, believes Mexicans are rapists, pays no taxes, feels free to assault women, and lies compulsively.” Unfortunately that message is being lost under an avalanche of conspiracy theories coming out of the Clinton campaign. Also, we might be confined to the noose that is the Beltway, but today we talk to a guy who lives in a real-live Swing State, folks! Paul Blest, a journalist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, will join us to talk about politics in the Toss-Up Tar Heel State.And, Trump has ragged on China quite a bit during this election. Well now the East Asian Power had a few choice words for Trump, over the GOP nominee’s commitment to killing a climate treaty. We’ll recap the dustup in our sludge report.

After FBI Director James Comey updated Congress on the Clinton email investigation last week, Democrats are accusing the G-Man of breaking the law. They were singing his praises just two months ago, when he exonerated their nominee.Also, America’s overseas military adventures might not be getting the attention they deserve this election cycle. Fortunately, our man the Special Inspector General of Afghanistan Reconstruction never sleeps. News from SIGAR later in the show.And the DCist’s Rachel Kurzius stops by to talk beer and presidential politics. One lager maker is facing a backlash after jumping aboard the Trump train.Finally….God Created Adam and Eve…He did not create Atoms to Cleve. We bring you an update on the decline of the Nuclear Power Industry later in the show.

After FBI Director James Comey updated Congress on the Clinton email investigation last week, Democrats are accusing the G-Man of breaking the law. They were singing his praises just two months ago, when he exonerated their nominee.Also, America’s overseas military adventures might not be getting the attention they deserve this election cycle. Fortunately, our man the Special Inspector General of Afghanistan Reconstruction never sleeps. News from SIGAR later in the show.And the DCist’s Rachel Kurzius stops by to talk beer and presidential politics. One lager maker is facing a backlash after jumping aboard the Trump train.Finally….God Created Adam and Eve…He did not create Atoms to Cleve. We bring you an update on the decline of the Nuclear Power Industry later in the show.

Facing down an assured loss in a week, Trump is still picking up support from fellow Republicans--even those who claimed they’d never support the troublesome real estate mogul.Also, a shock verdict in the trial of the Bundy boys, as the occupants of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge are found not guilty, in a federal trial. Jeff Ruch, from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility comes on to discuss the case.And, Hillary Clinton has finally weighed in on the ongoing protests against the constriction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. And environmentalists are disappointed. That story in a sludge report later.

Facing down an assured loss in a week, Trump is still picking up support from fellow Republicans--even those who claimed they’d never support the troublesome real estate mogul.Also, a shock verdict in the trial of the Bundy boys, as the occupants of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge are found not guilty, in a federal trial. Jeff Ruch, from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility comes on to discuss the case.And, Hillary Clinton has finally weighed in on the ongoing protests against the constriction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. And environmentalists are disappointed. That story in a sludge report later.

Approving the AT&T and Time Warner merger could be a task that falls to the next presidential administration. And whether it’s Clinton or Trump, you can expect one Independent Senator from Vermont to give them hell over it.What will Senate Republicans do if their Supreme Court obstructionism backfires on Nov. 8? Dave Weigel from the Washington Post just broke a story about that….involving one Ted Cruz. He joins us to discuss the Junior Senator and the High Court in just a bit.And folks….we’ve got such a jam-packed Garbage Can segment this week. Put on your Trash Water glasses….someone is making the splash into the Can….at the end of the show.

Approving the AT&T and Time Warner merger could be a task that falls to the next presidential administration. And whether it’s Clinton or Trump, you can expect one Independent Senator from Vermont to give them hell over it.What will Senate Republicans do if their Supreme Court obstructionism backfires on Nov. 8? Dave Weigel from the Washington Post just broke a story about that….involving one Ted Cruz. He joins us to discuss the Junior Senator and the High Court in just a bit.And folks….we’ve got such a jam-packed Garbage Can segment this week. Put on your Trash Water glasses….someone is making the splash into the Can….at the end of the show.