Thu, 22 October 2020
2452 - What's on the Ballot & the Criminal Justice Elections That Could Reform Policing w/ Daniel Nichanian
Sam hosts Daniel Nichanian (@Taniel), Founder and Editorial Director of The Appeal: Political Report, to discuss his What's on the Ballot? project and the local and state criminal justice votes that could shape the future of immigration enforcement and policing. On today's show: Chuck Schumer says the Democrats will boycott Judiciary Committee vote on ACB confirmation. Asked about debate, Trump says mute button is unfair, wants them to discuss foreign affairs. Sam hosts Daniel Nichanian (@Taniel), Founder and Editorial Director of The Appeal: Political Report, to discuss his What's on the Ballot? project and the local and state criminal justice votes that could shape the future of immigration enforcement and policing. Some background on the What's On the Ballot? project and how they are informing voters. Some key sheriff and prosecutor elections that could curb the power of ICE in those localities. The changing character of big suburban counties that could usher in more progressive candidates. How prosecutorial discretion enables progressive DAs like Larry Krasner and Chesa Boudin to reduce the number of people in jail. Don Jr. says campaign "will have someone in the room" for the mute button, complains about media. Dan Bongino thinks Trump should hammer "Biden crime family," read off FBI case number receipts. On the fun half: Kanye West releases video featuring pledged Kanye West voters. InfoWars' Owen Shroyer says Rudy was set up by Sacha Baron Cohen along with CIA and Mossad. Flashback: Owen gets owned by young girl. Don Jr. spreads Hunter Biden pedophilia-in-China conspiracy theory. RW pundit tries to imply the Bidens' father-son affection is gay. Trailer park landlord says he'll double rent if Biden wins, will freeze rent if Trump is reelected. Why you should vote NO on California's Prop 22. Plus, your calls and IMs! Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com Check out the Brand New Majority Report Merch Shop (Merch issues and concerns can be addressed here: majorityreportstore@mirrorimage.com) The AM Quickie is now on YouTube Subscribe to the AM Quickie at https://fans.fm/amquickie Make the AMQ part of your Alexa Flash Briefing too! You can now watch the livestream on Twitch Check out today's sponsors: BetterHelp gives you access to your own fully licensed and accredited therapist via phone, chat, or video. A lot of therapists elsewhere have long waitlists and it can take weeks or months before they can see you… But when you sign up with BetterHelp, they match you with a therapist based on your specific needs, and you’ll be communicating with them in less than 24 hours. BetterHelp is giving our audience 10% off their first month when you go to https://betterhelp.com/majorityreport Subscribe to Matt Binder's YouTube Channel today! Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.substack.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein’s newsletter at theend.substack.com Check out The Nomiki Show at patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Matt’s podcast, Literary Hangover, at Patreon.com/LiteraryHangover, or on iTunes. Check out Jamie’s podcast, The Antifada, at patreon.com/theantifada, on iTunes, or at twitch.tv/theantifada Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @MattLech @mattbinder @jamie_elizabeth @BF1nn |