Episode

7/14 Cliff Schecter: GOP Still Gunning For Deathcare & Film Guy Matthew Weiss: Punishment Park

July 14, 2017

Cliff Schecter, explains the state of play of healthcare repeal. How close is Mitch Mcconnell   to getting wavering Republican Senators. The Republicans perception of “win”. John McCain planning on voting now against the healthcare repeal bill. What happens to Republicans if they can’t repeal Obamacare? Who else was in the room with Don Jr. and the Russian lawyer? Cambridge Analytica and new evidence on Russian ties and what was the full extent of Russia’s role in the election.

Film Guy Matthew talks about his excellent behind the scenes film about the Majority Report bell house show. Shooting Ted Alexandro’s standup special. Matthew’s activism. New York City politician says life is harder for the rich and Matthew tells us to watch Punishment Park. 

On The Fun Half: Right Wing Mandela, explains why the Right wins. Round two of the Trump Macron handshake battle. Trump does not know history. Conservative politics and resentment and your calls and IMs.

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