Benjamin Dixon (@BenjaminPDixon) and comedian Ted Alexandro (@tedalexandro) join us.
On today’s show: Trump compares ICE fighting and liberating towns with MS 13 to fighting Nazi-occupied Europe. Benjamin Dixon, editor-in-chief of Progressive Army and host of The Benjamin Dixon show, joins us to break down the week’s news. Bombing suspect Cesar Sayoc identified. Fox News’ Trish Regan accuses the media of “playing the victim” w/r/t bombs. Martha McSally says she doesn’t want to talk healthcare — just “things that matter,” i.e. the caravan. Gillum’s chances in Florida. Megyn Kelly’s defense of blackface.
Comedian Ted Alexandro joins us to talk political comedy and labor organizing on the comedy scene. Ted also gives his take on the comeback of Louis CK. Check out his comedy special, “Senior Class of Earth,” at atcspecials.com.
A new Jimmy Reefercake song is played.
On the fun half: DHS secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says troops won’t shoot refugees, will “defend themselves.” Trump “calls for unity” at black entrepreneur dinner, elicits chants of “lock him up!” re: George Soros. Gorka says migrants are mostly military age men & if poor people come seeking asylum, “America will cease to exist.” Newt Gingrich: “We’ll see whether or not the Kavanaugh fight was worth it.”
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