Why You Gotta Be So Rudy?
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Why You Gotta Be So Rudy?

Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast yesterday morning and wreaked havoc in its wake. So far, it has left at least two people dead and caused major flooding and destruction.

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Rudy Giuliani is liable in a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers. They say their lives were upended after being targeted by Giuliani and Donald Trump after the 2020 election.

And in headlines: Narcan will soon be available over the counter in the U.S., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze in front of reporters, and flight attendants at American Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

Show Notes:

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Define “Imminent Threat From Soleimani”

Define “Imminent Threat From Soleimani”

In the days since the Trump administration killed Qasem Soleimani, there’s been little consensus on why the drone strike was necessary. We discuss Congress’ continuing response to this likely case of ...

13 Tammi 202015min

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Impeachment

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Impeachment

US and Canadian officials think the plane that crashed in Iran was struck by a surface-to-air missile. Further investigation will require lots of countries and agencies working together, and the curre...

10 Tammi 202019min

Avoiding War In Iran And Cancer In America

Avoiding War In Iran And Cancer In America

President Trump announced economic sanctions on Iran following Tuesday’s missile strikes, but he didn’t call for escalation. Congress is taking steps to block military action in the off chance he chan...

9 Tammi 202015min

Between Iraq And An Earth Quake

Between Iraq And An Earth Quake

Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles against two military bases in Iraq that house US troops. Stay tuned today for the White House’s official response.  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pl...

8 Tammi 202015min

Confessions Of A Dangerous Bolton

Confessions Of A Dangerous Bolton

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton said that if he’s subpoenaed by the Senate, he’d be willing to give up the goods. We discuss the GOP reaction and what else is new in Trump’s i...

7 Tammi 202015min

New Year, New War?

New Year, New War?

The US assassinated Iranian Major General Qassim Suleimani via drone strike last Friday. We discuss the repercussions and talk with California congressman Ro Khanna about the legislation he’s introduc...

6 Tammi 202015min

Last Debate of the Decade

Last Debate of the Decade

The last Democratic debate of 2019 was last night, featuring impeachment, wine caves, and some of the biggest out-and-out brawls we’ve seen so far. We discuss what stood out in this newly-narrowed fie...

20 Joulu 201919min

A Big Beautiful Impeachment

A Big Beautiful Impeachment

The House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. But Pelosi isn’t giving up the articles just yet. We discuss what went down yesterday and whe...

19 Joulu 201924min

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