The Majority Report with Sam Seder

7/31/15

Sam and Political strategist Cliff Schecter examine whether the mainstream media is finally waking up to the fact that the Republican Party is made up of far right extremists, the nature of the conservative media system why Republican Party has lost control and why the mainstream media needs to step up in calling out lies. Also are Right Wing media outlets just like Nigeria email scams? The Right's new assault on Planned Parenthood and Erick Erickson demands that the Republicans shutdown he government again. Also why Donald Trump is crushing the Republican Primary field.

Former Air America host and the Director of the new film project  Playing Gay explains to Sam how television helped open the door to marriage equality and the broader fight for LGBT rights. The former stigma of playing Gay roles and the importance of Will & Grace. The disgusting ways Gay people used to be portrayed in film and television and when do you remember your first image of a Gay person on television?

Donald Trump still dominating the Republican field because he is the perfect Republican. Rick Perry challenges Donald Trump to a Pull-Up contest. Chris Matthews goes after Bernie Sanders. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/30/15

Milton Allimadi, the publisher of Black Star News joins Michael to discuss Obama’s recent trip to Ghana and Ethiopia. How is Obama energizing African youth and fostering leadership and activism and what that can do for Africa. Why is Africa failing to utilize it’s vast arrays of natural resources and how can it detach itself from it’s colonial history? What is next for the continent?

On The Fun Half: Michael talks about the Middle East, Bernie draws 100,000 supporters across the country for internet rally, Noah the Intern is incapable of speaking into a microphone, Bernie draws 100,000 supporters across the country, prosecutor Joe Deters charges Cincinnati cop Ray Tensing with the murder of Samuel Dubose, Ferguson cops write a black comedy sketch. And of course, we (try) to take your calls, and read your IM’s.

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7/29/15

Educator and blogger Mercedes Schneider and Sam explore what No Child Left Behind has done to education, why punitive approaches to education fail, the myth of George W Bush's success in Texas and the destructive myth of the "lazy" teacher and the absurd argument that money does not matter in Public Education and why new reforms may lessen the stakes of high stakes testing.

On The Fun Half: Why vouchers don't work. The assault on Planned Parenthood continues and Mitch McConnell is a huge hypocrite. Malaysia gets a fake human rights upgrade to help make TPP happen. Smart ways to get Republicans to say even more stupid things. No one likes Chris Christie and he promises to ignore state laws on Marijuana when he is President (and we are amused). Donald Trump promises to tap Sarah Palin for a role in his Cabinet and its a smart move. Bernie Sanders leads the Republicans. Hillary Clinton's pathetic answer on Keystone.

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7/28/15

Jennifer Mittelstadt a historian at Rutgers University takes a deep dive with Sam into the problematic legacy of the New Deal and explains the political compromises that excluded women and minorities from many of the benefits of the New Deal, the evolution of the Corporate welfare state and what would a "New New Deal" look like.

On The Fun Half: Sam shares his babysitter nightmare. You can organize your own Bernie Sanders event for July 29th here! Mike Huckabee's compares President Obama to Hitler and that his Iran deal "will march Israelis to the doors of the oven". Daniel Kurtzer, who served as U.S. ambassador to Israel for four years under President George W. Bush, says that Mike Huckabee is engaging to incitement similar to what led to the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and also your calls and IMs.

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7/27/15

Professor Juan Cole explains how the climate crisis in Syria helped create the conditions that led to the creation of ISIL. Sea level rises and the next wave of instability in the Middle East. The importance of water in Israel/Palestine. Why Martin O'Malley's recent comments on climate change and ISIL has provoked so much rage on the right. Obama and the resurgence of Islamophobia. Is ISIL on its way out? Is the Turkish government soft on ISIL? How ISIL makes its money. How Arab states think about the Iran deal and is the nuclear agreement good for Israel?

On The Fun Half: a Cleveland cop pepper sprays Black Lives Matter activists for no reason. A Klan rally in South Carolina gets an amazing soundtrack. Policing and America's racial history. Bernie Sanders gets smart on Black Lives Matter and why Bernie is unique, important and powerful. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/24/15

Cliff Schecter joins us to talk about the recent shooting in Louisiana and gun control in America. He'll talk about how the right isn't truly pro-life and how this Planned Parenthood video is the latest in a pattern of punishing women's sexualities. And is the Iran Deal sustainable? Did we leave Senator Corker's bathrobe on the negotiating table?

And later in the show Isabel Gillies calls in to talk about her family and possibly a new book in the works? She recommends  her own movie Metropolitan (which is about to re-release for its 25th Anniversary) and the show Silicon Valley.

 

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7/23/15

Washington Post columnist and American Prospect Editor Harold Meyerson explains the history of Southern labor conditions. Why the South is making American labor conditions cheaper than China. Why new jobs aren't driving up wages. And why America is still defined by two labor systems: one southern and one northern.

Elizabeth Warren destroys another sleazy finance executive.

On The Fun Half: Rand Paul takes a chainsaw to the tax code and advocates for the worst tax plan ever. Bernie Sanders and Israel. Conservative Matt Lewis call for Republicans to repudiate Donald Trump and ends up destroying conservatism. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/22/15

Video footage reveals the completely unjustified arrest of Sandra Bland. What the death of Sandra Bland tells us about the systemic racism and abuse that African Americans face.

On The Fun Half: Donald Trump makes political sense and reveals Lindsey Graham's cellphone number to the world. Donald Trump's China strategy is amazing. What Black Lives Matter is really saying. A terrifying new climate change study. A Maine Cop keeps calm under pressure. And your calls and IMs.

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7/21/15

Journalist David Dayen, talks about Netroots, Sandra Bland, and Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley poor responses to Black Lives Matter over the weekend.

Elon James, journalist and CEO of This Week in Blackness furthers the discussion with his take on Sanders and O'Malley at Netroots, what still needs to be done to empower the disempowered, and what we should expect moving forward.

On the Fun Half: Republican Caller wants to turn white-collar criminals into farmers and put horses on the border, Bernie Sanders and Black Lives Matter. Sam suggests that all Republicans should drop out until their ready to be serious about policy. Trump doxes Lindsey Graham, and as always your calls and IMS.

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7/20/15

Matt Duss the President, Foundation for Middle East Peace, explains how President Obama's foreign policy views going back to his first run for President led to the diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. What was the actual nature of Iran's nuclear program? The Bush Administration and the expansion of Iran's nuclear efforts. What sanctions remain on Iran after the nuclear deal? How do sanctions "Snapback"? Did Iran pursue a path of ambiguity in its nuclear program? Congressional leaders who want to destroy the Iran deal. What will Congress's role be in the Iran process. Barack Obama and the broader goals of Democratic foreign policy and why opponents of the deal will never be satisfied. And why Saudi Arabia and Israel object to the Iran deal.

On The Fun Half: Donald Trump insults John McCain for being a POW and the RNC throws a hissy fit. Does Iran have secret nuclear facilities. Alex Jones says the UN wants to eradicate humanity and is making your kids gay. Can Donald Trump save Amtrak? Bernie Sanders and Black Lives Matter. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/17/15

Journalist Scott Timberg, discusses his new book Culture Crash: The Killing of the Creative Class and explains the destruction of creative institutions and the collapse of the creative class. And for members only an interview from the deep archives with Moon Unit Zappa.

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7/15/15

Murtaza Hussain, a journalist for the Intercept explains the stunning story behind the Fort Dix terror plot. And how this abuse of power has helped Chris Christie's political career. And for members only an interview from the deep archives with humorist Sarah Vowell.

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7/14/15

Saqib Bhatti of the Roosevelt Institute explains why Chicago won’t go bankrupt and why Detroit didn’t have to either. Why Austerity hawks push bankruptcy policies and the best policy path forward. And for Members only! An interview from the deep archives with John Perkins, author of Confessions of a Economic Hit Man.

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7/13/15

Journalist Justin Elliot explains his new investigative report into the Red Cross’s massive fundraising efforts on behalf of Haiti that have led to almost no results and for members! An interview with Bernie Sanders from the Air America days.

 

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7/10/15

Cliff Schecter explains the economic incoherence and moral blindness of Jeb Bush's call for americans to work longer hours. Is austerity a national security threat? How long will the Eurozone torture Greece? China's economic crisis and why does the right wing elite idealize China?

Conservationist Claudine Andre explains how she began her work on Bonobo conservation in the Congo, what threatens the Bonobo population?What makes the Bonobo such a unique animal and the documentary the chronicles her work.

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7/9/15

Kayvon Afshari the Communications Director the Director of Communications for the American Iranian Council and host of the Mideast show, explains why the P5+! negotiations with Iran are taking so long, the importance of staying focused on the nuclear issue, the broader diplomatic opportunities and challenges of US/Iran relations, the internal politics of Iran and what comes next.

On The Fun Half: a major Majority Report announcement, Bernie Sanders the US should apologise for slavery, Hillary Clinton sounds like Sam Seder on Donald Trump, the best possible outcome of 2016 and your calls and IMs.

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7/8/15

Professor James McCommons, author of  Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Serviceexplains the history of political compromise that created Amtrak. Why Amtrak will always need public subsidies. Why Amtrak can't be profitable. Why so few Americans have used train service. When government stopped supporting the railroads. Why politicians attack Amtrak. What we need to do in order to reform and grow the American rail system. Why passenger rail trains run late. Why Republican governors like Scott Walker and Rick Scott killed major rail projects in 2009. Why there is hope for expanded rail in California. And what are the best train lines to ride in the country.

A Tennessee man arrested for plotting a terrorist attack a Muslim community and is released to his family members.

On The Fun Half: Rand Paul thinks the more taxes you pay the more of a slave you are. The EU will not budge on Greece. Can Bernie Sanders attract more voters in the Democratic Primary. How much of an impact can individual teachers really have. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/7/15

American Prospect journalist Rachel M. Cohen, explains the surprising history of the Charter School movement. When teacher Union leadership backed charter experiments. How Charters started receiving anti Union money. Why Chicago is a pivotal city for unionizing charter schools. The policies that support Union organizing in charter schools. And the next steps for brining union accountability to charter schools.

On The Fun Half: Thomas Piketty calls out Germany for their hypocrisy in continuing to impose brutal austerity on Greece. How commons is the Confederate flag down south? South Carolina State Senator gives stunning homophobic rant during a debate on the Confederate flag. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/6/15

Historian Georgios Giannakopoulos, explains the stunning results of Greece's referendum on austerity and the historical events that led up to it. Austerity and the politics of blackmail in Greece.  Why does the Troika continue to impose austerity on Greece when it has proven a complete failure. Why the European Core is undermining the European project. Europe's democracy deficit. Why did Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resign? Why Greece's referendum was a smart move for negotiating with the European Union. How Syrizia is in the political mainstream of Greek politics. What happens next and is there a difference between the French and German approach?

On The Fun Half: The trials and tribulations of private jet flying. Chris Christie tells Morning Joe that Rand Paul should be in front of "hearings" if there is another terrorist attack. Rush Limbaugh, defends Donald Trump's rape comments and says rape does not happen at college campuses. How far can Bernie Sanders go? Bill de Blasio whacks Andrew Cuomo, does this mean Cuomo is about to get indicted?

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7/3/15

Political strategist Cliff Schecter explains the importance of President Obama's new rules on overtime pay and why it will help many Americans. Also Martin O'Malley attacks Bernie Sanders on his gun record and Bernie Sanders smart response. And why progressive shouldn't be to excited about Jim Webb running for President.

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Bernie Sanders holds the largest rally so far of the 2016 election. Sanders is not only drawing big crowds but also climbing in the polls. The mainstream media still trying to marginalize Sanders and Bernie Sanders brilliant description of what extremism really is. A New Jersey Court finds a Gay Conversion Therapy center in New Jersey was committing fraud. Will independent redistricting efforts help Democrats. The upcoming Supreme Court decisions that may transform Unions and undermine diversity.

7/2/15

On The Fun Half: Don Lemon makes Donald Trump sound smart for one second. Donald Trump continues to lose business partnerships. George Pataki goes after Donald Trump. The Dukes of Hazzard gets pulled from TV Land and Joe Rogan does not like it. Indy Mike comes to Donald Trump's defense. Busting voter fraud myths. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/1/15

Journalist Nelson A Denis, author of the new book War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America’s Colonyexplains how America took colonial control of Puerto Rico. How the United States claimed to be liberators of Puerto Rico. How the American government rigged Puerto Rico to benefit corporate America. The man who turned Puerto Rico into a crime scene. The strategic importance of Puerto Rico. Pedro Albizu Campos and the revolutionary struggle against colonial occupation of Puerto Rico. The American killing and oppression of Puerto Rican nationalists and labor organizers. When simply owning a Puerto Rican flag could land you in jail. Puerto Rico's debt crisis and why history keeps repeating itself on the island. And why the obvious solutions to Puerto Rico's problems are still blocked by colonial American policies.

On The Fun Half: how to hold corporate Democrats accountable for TPP. What can the next Democratic President accomplish? Ted Cruz backs Donald Trump on immigration. . Donald Trump is doing great in the Republican Primary. Scott Walker slipping and why Jeb Bush might be smiling. Donald Trump goes to war against NBC and Univision. far right Jewish group hires Mexican laborers to protest for them. Also your calls and IMs.

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