Bedste A. S. Cobb-podcasts (2024)

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How Could You Do This to Me Question Mark: Part 2 (with Dylan Hafer) 1:04:55

6h ago1:04:55

1:04:55

The journey continues. On part 2, Sarah and Dylan Hafer discuss whether Tamra has lost her ability to self regulate and self reflect, Jen’s heartwarming love story (...), what “done” means to Shan, the smoking gun about that babysitting convo, an extra WTF about that blog gossip involving Gina and Trav aka collateral damage, a genuinely enjoyable…

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How Could You Do This to Me Question Mark: Part 1 (with Dylan Hafer) 1:09:13

6h ago1:09:13

1:09:13

The cloffice is hilling, one cackle at a time. After a triumphant week in television and also New New York, Sarah realizes it's past time for her fave prescription: Vitamin SBBD. So she opens the Beador to her Bravoholic bestie, Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the pod Mention It All, and creator of @Bravo…

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Rep. Kelly Cassidy - "All Aboard" 57:53

7h ago57:53

57:53

The MAGAzation of America hits the airplane boarding lines. Ben riffs. Kelly Cassidy joins the riffing and broadens the conversation to Yankee fans. Is America as anti-women as MAGA thinks? Will Kelly’s home state if Florida vote Kamala? And a few words about MJM, or Michael Joseph Madigan. Kelly is a state representative from Rogers Park. See Priv…

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Tamra's Halloween Costume is Being a Good Friend (A RHOC Deep Dive Halloween Spectacular) 50:58

1d ago50:58

50:58

Boo! John Janssen sent a Venmo request. But this OC catchup is priceless! Sarah deep dives the last two episode of Orange County, just time to watch tonight's epic journey. And what a tale to tell: she unpacks Tamra and Shannon's text history of boundary crossing against co-stars, Gina and Emily's continued MVP championship season as the voices of …

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Adolfo Mondragon - "Mayor Boo" 1:04:29

1d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Chicago wakes up to realize Mayor Johnson broke the property tax promise he should never have made. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon talks about the psychology of voters supporting politicians who denigrate them. Also, the Don Rickles impact on MAGA. And the Musk ask—what will he want from Donny in exchange for giving MAGA so much money and love? Hint—h…

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Monroe Anderson - "76,000 Big Macs" 1:01:58

2d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Tens of thousands of people turn out in Washington to hear Kamala. Ben riffs. Monroe chimes in. The talk turns to the gender gap. What’s a matter with men? Does Washington Post columnist Brian Broome have a point? And what will the world look like when we record next Wednesday’s show? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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Mob Scene (A RHOSLC Deep Dive) 57:11

3d ago57:11

57:11

Leave the gun, take the cannoli. And a mob cash themed 25th anniversary cake. Sarah continues her hilling journey the best way she knows how: with a couple of extra thorny Roses, natch. She unpacks the last two eps of RHOSLC, a true delight: Bronwyn and Gwen's vulnerable conversation about being abandoned by a family continuing to push their self i…

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Jacob Kaplan--"Madison Square Hate" 1:01:58

3d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

MAGA denigrates Puerto Ricans at Trump rally in New York. Ben riffs. Jacob Kaplan riffs. And then it's the deep dive on the presidential election. Including, though not limited to, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nebraska. Yes, Nebraska. C'mon, rookies, you can learn from Jacob, one of the original Political Know-It-Alls. Also, senate a…

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Match Pointless (A RHONY Deep Dive) 50:18

4d ago50:18

50:18

Still on her hilling journey post-abdominal surgery, Sarah watches the new RHONY and finds the strength, the endurance, the willpower to screech. She settles into the cloffice for a deep dive: Brynn's manipulative interest in 'protecting' Ubah by policing her upset (coincidentally, upset aimed at her), Raquel's vulnerable moment sharing the reason …

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David Faris--Swinging States 48:37

4d ago48:37

48:37

David Faris talks swing states. That is, the concept that only seven states matter in the presidential election and how everything else that follows is insane. As in the media's coverage of MAGA's reaction to hurricanes And the tribal identities of Blue versus Red. And...oh, just listen. Also, a look at senate races in Texas and Nebraska. Is Texas …

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Jason McGrath—Poll Troubles 1:02:03

4d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Trump sways to music in what was a bizarre campaign moment, even for Trump. Ben riffs. Pollster Jason McGrath tells you everything you need to know about the polls. They're guideposts, nothing more or less. Please don't hate the messenger even if you hate his message. And if you want to know who's going to win, consider this: At this point, it's es…

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Grounded (with Gibson Johns) 1:00:17

5d ago1:00:17

1:00:17

You know what brings Sarah joy? Having a bowl of 9 lemons (scientifically proven to increase one's standom of Shan), and an in-person cloffice kiki with one of her Bravoholic pals, Gibson Johns (host of the pod "Gabbing with Gib"). They send each other blink Morse code about perhaps ahem thinking about OG NY but not comparing but maybe, and unpack …

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Alderman Matt Martin—Paying the Bills 1:03:35

5d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Alderman Matt Martin talks about how to pay Chicago’s school bills. The limitations of TIFs. Why Chicago needs Kamala to win. Property tax assistance. His fair election ordinance. And the need for safer crosswalks. Matt is the alderman of the 47th ward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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Rummana Hussain—Trump Scares Bezos 1:03:48

6d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Jeff Bezos spikes the Washington Post’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris. Looks like Trump scared him off, just like he apparently scared Jamie Dimon. Rummana Hussain talks about the limitations of our so-called free press. Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are her own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Across the Universe (with Erica Cobb) 1:01:01

7d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Still in the midst of her post-surgery hilling journey, Sarah is so so thankful for a deep dive with her fave vegan GF chicken noodle soup for the soul, and Bravoholic truth teller, Erica Cobb (recent co-host, "Daily Blast Live," and NAACP-nominated host of "Comeback with Erica Cobb," a podcast and social media show). They settle in for a round-the…

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Delmarie Cobb — “Hop on Board” 1:04:42

7d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

New school board prez loves Mayor Johnson. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb addresses voter attitudes toward women. Will voters overcome their fears and elect a woman president? Flashbacks to Hillary. The Liz Cheney strategy. And a word or two about north side white liberals. They’re aghast! And they’re the first to abandon ship. Delmarie is a political st…

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Miles Kampf-Lassin - "Trump Scares Dimon" 1:03:50

8d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Jamie Dimon is afraid to endorse Kamala Harris. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin gives some last minute advice to the Dems. Not that they will listen. Also, imagine if the mainstreams covered corporate greed like they cover Mayor Johnson. Miles is an editor/writer for In These Times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Monroe Anderson -- "Obama Does Eminem” 59:38

9d ago59:38

59:38

President Obama channels Eminem—that’s how bad he wants to beat Trump. Ben riffs. Monroe on polls and predictions. And John Kelly calling Trump a fascist. Is Sean right? Everyone wants to be a swing voter. Just as everyone talks like a pundit. The Central Park 5 take it to court. Will Monroe channel Eminem? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Maya Dukmasova - "Mad Dog Madigan Defense" 52:27

10d ago52:27

52:27

With fascism at the gates, the feds start prosecuting Michael Madigan. Ben riffs. And Maya Dukmasova talks justice. Or at least judges. As she previews Injustice Watch’s guide to judges. A very entertaining and enlightening view of how judges got to the bench and what they did once they got there. Stick around for one of the funniest quotes of all …

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Denali Dasgupta—Tech Bros 1:03:45

11d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Apparently having nothing better to do, the city council wages a revolt on behalf of ShotSpotter. Ben riffs. Denali Dasgupta talks about the aldermanic love for tech bros, technology, privatization and “magical thinking”. That is, the belief that a device peddled by a clever salesman will magically solve our problems. And speaking of strange obsess…

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It's Andy's Girls 600: A Not-So-Quiet Woman Spectacular (with Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo) 1:16:02

11d ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Take off of work, because this ep is a national holiday: when the cackle has been heard, well, millions of times. Sarah turns AG 600 the best way she knows how: by talking about Shan. She lights her Pedro Pascal holy candle in the cloffice, and Zooms up one of her Bravoholic besties, also known as BBDB to AGs, Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content cre…

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Lynn Toussaint— Haitian History 51:02

11d ago51:02

51:02

Desperate to scare enough white voters to vote him back to the White House, Trump hates on Haitians. Lynn Toussaint gives a primer on Haiti, its history with the USA, what Trump is up to by making up lies about Haitians and other immigrants and more. Including, an answer to the Marvin Gaye question. Lynn is a lawyer and the president of the Haitian…

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Jack White--Jezebel Spirits at the Gates 55:14

12d ago55:14

55:14

Jack White tries hard not to be gaslit by the madness of the closing days of the campaign. But it's hard not to when MAGA is calling on demonic spirits to defeat Kamala Harris. And the press is no help. And the polls are misleading. And we shouldn't trust the polls. But we're obsessed with them. And JD Vance is demonizing journalists. And they seem…

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Don't Kill the Messenger Pigeon (A RHONY and RHOP Deep Dive) 48:03

14d ago48:03

48:03

Sarah is writing show notes from the future, on her hilling journey post surgery. But who needs a future status update, when there's so much in the present to unpack. She deep dives the new episodes of RHONY and RHOP: Ubah and Sai's frustration with Brynn's apology, Stacey and Raquel's star quality, Karen's decision to create a Housewives moment (o…

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Meredith Shiner — "Blind Economics" 52:55

14d ago52:55

52:55

Polls show that voters prefer Kamala’s economic policies over Trump’s, provided they don’t know which is which. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner explicates and annotates her recent essay on Ta’Nahesi Coates and the mainstream media. Also, a few words about Republican pundits giving advice to Democrats. Meredith is a columnist for The New Republic. See Pr…

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Laurie Glenn —“The Bret Baier Question” 1:00:31

15d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Kamala goes on FOX where she gets asked the deplorable question. Ben riffs. Ben Head makes a pitch for Operation Swing State. And then Laurie Glenn talks about the fragile state of democracy and civility on the eve of the election. It’s a scary time for sure. Laurie is a political and communications strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Monroe Anderson —"Let's Cut A Deal" 1:03:08

16d ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Voters are feeling very transactional as Election Day approaches. Ben riffs. Monroe talks Trump’s visit to Chicago and offers his insights on the contradictory mindset of rich capitalists who’re voting MAGA even if MAGA policies hurt their businesses. Then he chides Ben for being too critical of Chicago voters. Producer Chris plays a recording of A…

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You've Got a Friend in Me (with Richie Skye) 1:01:18

17d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Sarah wakes up on surgery day with a pit in her stomach. No, not what doctors will be removing on this holy day. She hasn't had her fave travel guide Bravoholic on the pod in a minute - and not a moment too soon. So she books a trip to Wisconsin (not because her guest lives there, she wants to build a monument to Britani’s toast), and Zooms up her …

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Curtis Lawrence—The Vanishing Truth 58:38

18d ago58:38

58:38

JD Vance whines because Margaret Brennan wanted him to tell the truth. Ben riffs. Curtis Lawrence talks journalism in the post-truth era, when Trump and Vance believe they should be able to say whatever they want. Even if they’re lying. Also, the Lu Palmer legacy. And the Abe Peck legacy. And reflections on the disappearance of great neighborhood h…

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Going Clear (A RHONY Deep Dive) 55:15

18d ago55:15

55:15

Sarah realizes she needs to make some self improvements in her life, so after signing a billion-year contract with the Sea Org, and mourning that Chris Manzo and Pedro Pascal have been declared suppressive people, she heads to the new celebrity center (Nordstrom Rack). It's the perfect location for a RHONY deep dive: the somewhat baffling normaliza…

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Jack White—The Media Game 1:01:39

18d ago1:01:39

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Jack White explains how Trump leads the mainstream media around like they’re little puppy dogs. Mainly the Washington Post and the NYT. It got so bad Jack stopped reading both—cold turkey. Jack White knows a thing or two about the mainstreams. He was a writer for years for Time and the Post. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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Rummana Hussain—Trump’s China-made Bibles 1:00:02

19d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Turns out the Bible’s Trump is hawking to his cultists are made in China. Ironies abound. Rummana Hussain and Ben discuss them all. Then it’s time for the deep dive into Chicago’s media—is the City Hall press corps as biased against Mayor Johnson as Ben was against Mayor Rahm? Rummana is an editorial writer and columnist for the Sun-Times. Her view…

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Kina Collins—Obama The Scold 42:14

20d ago42:14

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Kim Collins analyzes President Obama’s vote-for-Kamala speech in Pittsburgh. Was he scolding Black men? Does scolding work? Have the Democrats overlooked their base? Then it’s on to Chicago where Mayor Johnson is battling just about everyone over the schools. Kina is a west side activist and former congressional candidate. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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London Has Fallen (A RHOC Deep Dive) 1:09:18

21d ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Sarah goes to Whole Foods for some RHOC London themed accoutrement: Cheerios, obviously, and a $2,000 hotel suite in the organic aisle. She adds a union jack hat to her cart, and zooms home for an epic deep dive: unpacking Shannon's smoking gun text (and how Alexis and Tamra may respond), Heather's hurt about not being included in conversation abou…

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Pat Whalen - "We Got A Lot To Get To" 1:02:23

21d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Looks like it’s down to Texas to hold senate for Dems. Ben riffs. Pat Whalen delivers his theory on their litigation of politics. Has Mayor Johnson lost the north side? One answer—yes. Other answer—can’t lose what you never had. Also, MAGA censors abortion rights group in Florida. Is free speech just for MAGA? Pat is a comedian, podcaster snd impre…

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Dan Pogorzelski - "TIF Take" 44:38

22d ago44:38

44:38

Trying to figure out how to pay for schools, CPS and CTU discover TIF. That’s a lot of acronyms. Ben riffs. Dan P returns to talk climate change. In particular, MAGA’s contradictory attitude regarding the impact of humans on climate. They don’t believe there is an impact when it comes to heating up the world. But they do believe Dems are creating h…

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Monroe Anderson - "Mayor Johnson and the Press" 59:22

23d ago59:22

59:22

Does the media have a bias against Mayor Johnson? Ben riffs. Monroe says—duh! Does a bear, well, you know how that goes. Lots of local talk. Followed by Trump talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bucks Wild (A RHOSLC Deep Dive) 1:06:39

24d ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Sarah books a ticket to the happiest place on Earth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (universally considered the Finland of the Midwest). Delighted by a vegan GF tofu corn dog and any number of Greek paraphernalia Angie K. left behind, she catches up on the last two eps of Salt Lake City and, wouldn't ya know, has a couple thoughts to share: Bronwyn's crash c…

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Peter Cunningham - "Blood in the Water" 1:07:06

24d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In the wake of school board-gate, everyone thinks Mayor Johnson is a one termer. Ben riffs. Peter Cunningham riffs on Ben’s riff. As they continue a debate on schools and politics they’ve been having for over 20 years. Peter was a speech writer for Mayor Daley and Arne Duncan’s press secretary. Mayor Johnson might want to hire him. See Privacy Poli…

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Grande Damage: A RHOP Premiere Deep Dive 57:48

25d ago57:48

57:48

All we (must) do is drive back, drive back. To Sunday's RHOP premiere, and a short list of 1500 follow-ups. Sarah seats herself in the cloff, and after a spiritual status update on being Hebrew in these United States (aka, lord help us, online), she deep dives the surprisingly pleasant (ahem) Potomac premiere: the editors' artistic license around t…

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Julie Lynn—The Choice Is Yours 1:01:25

25d ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Nothing illustrates the disconnect of voters from reality so much as the issue of abortion. You got voters voting for referendums to legalize abortion then turning around and voting for politicians who will do everything they can to keep it illegal. Julie Lynn explains it all. Julie is a political consultant. No one knows more about the politics of…

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Stacy Davis Gates—Now They Complain About Loans 1:02:13

25d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Dems employ filibuster to keep MAGA from winning all electoral votes in Nebraska. Ben riffs. Stacy Davis Gates talks politics of funding schools, CEO Martinez, elected school board and more. That’s the local. Then she talks national politics. She’s big time for Kamala. Also Ben offers Stacy his condolences cause Northern Illinois beat her beloved N…

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David Faris--October Surprise 55:30

27d ago55:30

55:30

David Faris examines the latest election news. Including...the VP debate, the curious Harris strategy, the impact of the economy and Jack Smith's latest filing. Also, a word or two about Jill Stein and the Green Party. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. See P…

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A Storms in a Teacup (An OC Deep Dive) 1:22:13

28d ago1:22:13

1:22:13

A day meant for singing: praise, heckles, zest. Sarah finally, blessedly catches up on the last two episodes of Orange County, a true Rosh Hashanah gift. And what a series of New Beginnings she has to unpack. An almost entirely cough-free episode, that's how amazing Archie Beador is as a spiritual therapy guide from afar. Bedtime carrots for everyo…

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Mark Wallace—“Back to Incivilty” 1:01:03

28d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Trump makes it clear that JD’s attempt to play nice guy in the debate is ancient history. Ben riffs. Mark Wallace talks facts about the state of politics in the age of MAGA. Like…”everything you have a right to do does not mean you’re right to do it.” And…”the truth is something you never need to remember.” Also, Ta-Nahesi takes a bold stand on the…

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It's Been Waiting for You: A RHONY Premiere Deep Dive 59:22

29d ago59:22

59:22

Pneumonia won't stop the cloffice lights from going on, and neither will some other yada. Sarah welcomes herself back to the land of the living, introduces everyone to a new friend-of (Barbra Streisand-Mellencamp, soon to be surgically demoted), and deep dives the RHONY S2 premiere: Brynn's "I'm too cute to have ulterior motives" persona, a change …

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Monroe Anderson--"Slick JD" 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

You gotta go back to Bill Clinton to find a politician as slick as JD Vance. Ben riffs on last night's vice presidential debate. Monroe joins the conversation. Talking Slick JD's smooth dodge of questions on abortion and climate change. Plus, his rewriting of history on Obamacare. And the Big Daddy--his attempt to dodge the question of whether Joe …

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State Rep. Kam Buckner--"Happy Birthday, Jimmy!" 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Jimmy Carter turns 100. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner offers some millenialistic riffs on President Carter. Conversation starts national, as in Harris v. Trump. Immigration as issue. VP debate preview. Then local. Mayor Johnson "versus" Pedro Martinez. State needs to step up on funding. Finally, Bears talk. Kam played football throughout college so he kno…

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Keith Kelleher—Union Labels 59:15

1M ago59:15

59:15

With Labor Day behind us, voters start to wake from their slumber. Ben riffs. Keith Kelleher explains what’s at stake for unions. Analyzes the Right’s latest attempts to win over union members and gives a brief history lesson about Janus. Keith is the retired president of SEIU Healthcare. The man knows his labor history, people. See Privacy Policy …

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David Masciotra—I Am Somebody 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Before Kamala, before Barack, before Bernie there was Jesse. Jesse Jackson, that is. Ran a lefty campaign for president in 1984 and 1988 when all the mainstream Dems were telling Black and lefty voters—shut up, don’t embarrass us. David Masciotra tells the lessons of Jackson and how they’re more relevant than ever. David is the author of I Am Someb…

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