Ben Cohen of The Banter substack is here again and after we hear about his brand new baby and a bit of drama that followed the birth, we jump into politics for the last Start Me Up of the year! Topics: Liz Cheney brings fire and is hot after the family Trump; Ben weighs in on the likelihood of Donald behind bars; why the public push for the voting rights bill has to rapidly increase now and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Noel Casler is back! he worked on Celebrity Apprentice with the trump family for six seasons and his first appearance on this podcast was explosive! He's not only smart and funny, he's got a unique perspective of Donald and his orbit.  Today's topics: The next coup is already in progress; DoJ/Trump/civil war; more and more chatter about passing the voting rights act; Dems/messaging and 2022and so much more! Noel rocks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer Sarah Wood is back! We talked about the most current political events: Omicron; Dem strengths & weaknesses; we're up against fascists, and white supremacy, and what America will look like if Republicans take power; guns, fear, and cruelty are all the right-wingers have. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Packard is an award-winning progressive digital/new media and communications strategist and a health care advocate who is also a cancer ((stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) survivor, and she credits the Affordable Care Act for saving her life. Topics: The importance of the Affordable Care Act and how the Build Back Better bill enhances protection and services; how voters can make their voices heard and why Lauren Boebert is so dangerous (in general but also in relation to healthcare. After talking with Laura, I stay on and rant for a bit on my own! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We love Jody Hamilton! Topics: Trump tested positive for COVID three days before his 2020 debate with Biden; Roe on the chopping block; Omicron is in the US and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Steve Hofstetter joins me to talk about politics and comedy. After learning about Steve and his life in comedy, we talked politics: the rise of white supremacy and where we're headed, Lauren Boebert is easy to mock, 2022 is not looking great for Democrats, and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Pepper returns! He's an author and the former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party. We discussed his latest book, Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines. David outlines what's wrong, what's trouble and most importantly, what voters can do to stop the fascist autocrats from winning. So much is happening in the State Houses but hardly anyone is paying attention. If you care about saving American democracy, please take a listen and then buy David's book. We have less than one year but we can do it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran Josh Remillard is a Democrat running against Republican Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina. Josh has described Cawthorn as "uniquely dangerous." He noted Cawthorn has called for a civil and holy war. We had a great conversation about his candidacy--why he's running and why he thinks he has what it takes to win. He, like many other Democratic candidates, is moved to run for office because of Trumpism and the January attack on the nation's Capitol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Olear is back again for another rousing political conversation. We spent a lot of time talking about Merrick Garland, Steve Bannon; possible federal investigations into the 1/6 insurrection and why Garland has to go after the big fish. We also discussed why Biden is a great POTUS and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allison Gill is the host of Mueller, She Wrote, and The Daily Beans podcasts. She's a veteran, Ph.D., and a former federal government executive, she’s a comedian, author, and staunch advocate for the resistance. Topics: Allison fills us in on what she knows about Pence and his staff being locked out of their offices in the Capitol during the insurrection; A 1/6 insurrectionist was sentenced more than three years for punching a cop and what that means for the ongoing investigation; there is a lot to be hopeful about concerning Garland and why Democrats and Independents must assume a winning attitude! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You all know Buzz Burbank from the Bob Cesca podcast. Today, he's all mine!!  Topics: The VA & NJ elections last week; Buzz runs down the long list of Biden administration accomplishments so far; kids are getting vaccinated and there are now effective anti-viral pills to treat COVID; Garland, Bannon and DOJ; news media's poor handling of "wokeness" and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcus Flowers is the Democrat running to defeat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th District. Flowers has spent his entire career defending the United States. First – he served as an active duty member of the US Army, followed by more than 20 years as a contractor or official for the State Department and Department of Defense. Read more about him HERE. Topics: Why he's running; Marjorie T Greene and her role in the 1/6 insurrection; how the nation heals after the insurrection; Democrats & messaging; emboldened racists; what Marcus feels is the most pressing issue Dems face and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show Topics: Sinema is hostile towards her own party; Democrats need to find the enthusiasm to vote; Merrick Garland gave us some hope today and Dave Chapelle's comments on the trans community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody Hamilton is back!  For those not aware, Jody is Carol Burnett's daughter, I was an actress in Los Angeles and was on Days Of Our Lives for seven years. We take listener questions about the Hollywood experience and then we talk about politics: two insurrectionist organizers have been talking to Rolling Stone and naming Congress members who planned 1/6; Steve Bannon in contempt and the awful tragedy on the set of the film "Rust." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jo from Jersey joined me today. She's the co-host of the Shut Up Tabbouleh podcast with publicist and all-around nice man, Danny Derany! Jo is a lot of fun and she's a political junkie. Topics: Manchin allegedly has a strategy in place to leave the Democratic Party unless he gets his way with the infrastructure bill; the 1/6 committee unanimously voted Steve Bannon is in contempt, and Jo and I make our predictions; COVID vaccines for kids are almost here and what that means for all of us...and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheri Jacobus is back after a long break! We discussed the good health news she recently got and then we talked politics: Colin Powell died from COVID and how the right is using his death as a political opportunity, Dems are not in disarray but they could do better; Steve Bannon is about to go through some things and WTF DOJ? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruno Amato has been a working actor for the past 20 years and is a proud member of the SAG/AFTRA union. He's a Democrat running against Kevin McCarthy in California’s 23rd District. We talked a little about his acting career and current projects he's working on and a lot about current events. We discussed where he is in his candidacy; the pace of the 1/6 committee, Kevin McCarthy's flip-flop on the insurrection; the importance of passing the voting bills and we also talked about MAGAs who want another Civil War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer and friend Amanda Sowards is back! Topics:  cashing in on being a Never-Trumper; impatient voters & 1/6 subpoenas; general current events and a bit of the existential.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Trump is back to talk about her latest book The Reckoning as well as other current events. We discussed how racism has shaped this country and how it correlates to the ascension of her uncle Donald. We also talked about the part news media plays into the GOP narrative; we will never heal unless we face our racist reality and make up for it & we have to hold powerful people, who break laws, accountable. I asked my followers to pose questions and Mary answered them. (Not all because there were a lot.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Olear is back! We discussed where national and global politics are headed; Facebook is eroding public discourse and it MUST be regulated; there is hope for democracy but it requires real effort from all of us.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody Hamilton is back! Topics: The new R1 COVID variant; Republicans are creating a new crop of candidates who actually believe the lies and right-wing propaganda; That WaPo article stating we are in a constitutional crisis now; what we have to be hopeful about and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie A.K.A. Lincoln's Bible (on Twitter) is the host of The World Beneath podcast. She's a fascinating guest and our conversation centered around Russia and how decades ago, Russian mobsters infiltrated American politics. It's the podcast Glenn Greenwald doesn't want you to hear! We also address how we can save democracy-it will require hard work and swift, bold action but it can be done. Great show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steph Walton returns! We're good friends, so when we chat, we have fun and go all over. Today we talked about COVID,  the Oct 2 women's march, 2022 and so many other topics. It's kind of like listening to a phone conversation between the two of us. I love Steph!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics: Dr. Torres talked about the dangers of misinformation surrounding the "abortion reversal pill"; the Texas reproductive coercion law that decides when people can get healthcare; most hormone studies are done on men and applied to women; most patients do not feel regret or remorse after having an abortion and why inclusive language matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.