Part 1:
We talk with Jaden Edison, reporter for the Texas Tribune.
We discuss the school vouchers now in place in Texas, for which the initial budget authorization is $1 Billion, and will likely grow to several time that.
Vouchers are being granted mostly to parents who already have children in private schools. Some private schools are shut out of that because they are being classified as being training grounds for 'terrorists', without proof or even examination. We discuss criteria, oversight (none), and the effect on public schools, effect on rural schools in Texas.
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We talk with Bill Curry and Jamie Rowen,
We discuss the proliferation of ICE human warehouses, centers where detainees will be kept. What are the implications of such local "concentration camps" for the neighborhoods and towns where this will be done?

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Music: "That's how every empire falls", John Pine 2015

Part 1:
We talk with David Dayen, Executive Editor, The American Prospect.
We discuss how lobbyists have a greater than ever influence in government. Specifically, we focus on the economic issues: mergers, takeovers, and trusts. We discuss recent cases, and how they have altered the financial markets and landscape. We look at how Epstein's network of the very rich are connected.
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We tlak with Donald Tomaskovic-Devey, Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, the Director of the Center for Employment Equity, and Associate Editor of the SocioEconomic Review.
We discuss how the EEOC is framing discrimination, and how this agency is encouraging white men to file discrimination suits in employment. We look at who is REALLY to blame for the economic and status losses that men have experienced in the workplace.

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Music: "500 Miles" Peter, Paul, and Mary, 1962

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We talk with Alaric DeArmont, journalist who has written about many topics.
We discuss how the rest of the world perceives the US. This administration has acted in ways that will not be easily forgiven by other countries. Consequences will likely be generational. The trust is gone-the US is seen as having betrayed many.
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We talk with Corinne Brion, Assistant Professor at University of Dayton, School of Education and Health Services.
We discuss the recent move in Ohio to ban the use of cell phones in all schools. We look at how this was implemented, and the results from the students' and faculty perspective.

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Music: "That's how every empire falls" John Pine, 2015

Part 1:
We talk with Neil Aquin, founder, Houston Democracy Project.
We discuss the threats to Primary voters in Harris County in Texas. The primary there is in February, and rules about voting are being changed to benefit Republican candidates. Impediments are in place to discourage Democratic voters.
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We talk with Sasha Abramsky, freelance journalist, published in many periodicals, and has written "American Carnage".
We discuss what is happening in the ranks of MAGA. Defections, retreats from public office by some, and increasing criticism of Trump's policies. We discuss how this not enough. Those who leave MAGA need to join the opposition, not just withdraw.

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Music: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls," 2015

This is a panel discussion. The panel consists of Arnie Arnesen, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare
Part 1:
Wed discuss the ICE detention centers that are being established in various states. We also discuss the deaths attributable to ICE activities.
Part 2:
We discuss the source of much of the budget that is being used by Russell Vought: USAID moneys. We also discuss changes made in NYX by Mamdani.

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We talk with Naomi Cahn and Sonia M. Suter about the efforts in Texas to restrict and prevent medical care to women who are pregnant, and not provide proper care tor children.

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We talk with Lynn Parramore about life expectancy in US, which is dropping. The US is very low in the rankings internationally, rating lower than some less-developed countries, despite very high costs.

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Music: Billy Joel, "She's Always a Woman", 1977

Part 1:
We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.
We discuss the upcoming senate race in Texas. 51% of Texans disapprove of the immigration policy. Construction is stalled due to lack of workers, many of whom are undocumented. Texas tax revenues are down.
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We talk with Bill Curry and Robert Hennelly. We discuss Pam Bondi's testimony before congress.
Eugenics appears to be a motivator to the elite members of the US to proceed as they have been.

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Music: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls, " 2015

Part 1:
We talk with Charlie Hunt, a political scientist.
We discuss the problem of elections, particularly local elections. Often, there are no real competitors in elections, and that reduces the choices that voters face. What should be done to remedy this?
Part 2:
We talk with Elizabeth Lopatto, Senior Writer for The Verge.
We discuss what has been revealed so far from the Epstein documents. Specifically, how Epstein used vehicles such as the Edge Foundation to insinuate himself into science circles, and other influencer circles, such as the intellectual 'elite' in the US and elsewhere.

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