The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Mitch McConnell holds up coronavirus aid over corporate liability protections. The federal government forgoes 130-year precedent to execute Branden Bernard. A Texas lawmaker files legislation allowing Texans to vote to secede. The US approaches 300,000 covid deaths. Joe Biden & Kamala Harris are named Time ‘Person of the Year’. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.Co-Host: Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sidney Powell’s Kraken has finally been slain. Melania packs up the White House. Rudy Giuliani leaves the hospital after receiving the same monkey meds the president did. Covid-19 deaths hit an all-time high. Republicans push to strip workers of protections. Bombshell reporting from The New Yorker details Senator Dianne Feinstein’s declining mental capacities. If you want to assault your face with your mask, BOY DO WE HAVE THE PRODUCT FOR YOU! Max Burns joins to discuss Biden’s pick for Sec. of State.Guest: Max BurnsCo-Host: Abelina Sabrina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says it’s “terrific” that nearly 15% of Americans have contracted coronavirus. ICUs reach capacity across the country. Four of the 10 most populous counties in Georgia are reducing voting locations for January’s Senate runoff races. New reporting reveals Joe Biden is considering appointing Pete Buttigieg to be the US ambassador to China. Kelly Loeffler isn’t even the only person IN HER MARRIAGE to profit off of Covid. The Arizona GOP asks if Republicans are willing to DIE for Trump’s cause. Tom Bowman discusses his new book, What if Solving the Climate Crisis Is Simple?.Guest: Tom BowmanCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jenna Ellis becomes the latest member of Trump’s legal team to contract coronavirus. New reporting reveals the White House failed to secure millions of doses of the Pfizer vaccine. GA Governor Brian Kemp refuses to overturn Georgia’s election results. New LA District Attorney George Gascon announces sweeping reforms. A former Israeli space security chief promises the "galactic federation” awaits, if humans would only get their sh*t together. Trump holds the world’s most awkward Medal of Freedom Ceremony. Saru Jayaraman joins to discuss One Fair Wage’s new report.Guest: Saru JayaramanCo-Host: Brian Unger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump considers his options for inauguration day. Rudy Giuliani becomes the latest member of Trump’s inner circle to test positive for Covid-19. Yet another voter fraud witness turns out to be a criminal. Kelly Loeffler & Raphael Warnock debate in Georgia. Biden nominates California AG Xavier Becerra to run HHS. Public focus turns to another possible Covid symptom. Tom LoBianco joins to discuss how the Trump family is trying to secure their political dynasty.Guest: Tom LoBiancoCo-Host: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s voter fraud witnesses appear to be less than credible. The Covid death toll reaches its highest number since May. Total deaths nationwide are up 19% from the period between March & November. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler compete to be the WORST Republican running in the Georgia runoffs. Fox News praises large maskless crowds protesting outside a closed Staten Island bar. Charles Coleman Jr. joins to discuss how Biden can make good on his promises to Black voters.Guest: Charles Coleman Jr.Co-Host: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump continues to make unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in Georgia. Newly released court documents show the Justice Department is investigating a bribery scheme involving money directed to the White House in exchange for presidential pardons. Obama criticizes “snappy slogans” in an interview with Vanity Fair. Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says Trump’s presidency was “one choice away from perfect.” AOC responds to Joe Manchin’s comments in the New York Times. Ken Klippenstein joins to discuss his FOIA lawsuits.Guest: Ken KlippensteinCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans self-sabotage their efforts to win in Georgia’s Senate runoffs. Trump lawyer Joe diGenova calls for the execution of DHS whistleblower Chris Krebs. Dr. Scott Atlas resigns his position advising Trump on COVID-19. 80 organizations sign a letter urging President-elect Biden to end US involvement in the war in Yemen. Conspiracies abound after Joe Biden breaks his foot while playing with his dog. Ben Shapiro gets triggered by a holiday romcom. Frederick Joseph joins to discuss his new book, THE BLACK FRIEND.Guest: Frederick JosephCo-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump races to inflict maximum damage before he leaves office. The president calls Twitter a national security threat as #DiaperDon trends across the website. The assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist throws US-Iran relations into further turmoil. RNC chair Ronna McDaniel pleads with Georgia voters to vote in the January runoffs. President-elect Joe Biden makes more staffing announcements.Co-Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini & Brett Erlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is set to finalize 36 major rules in the next 3 months. Matt Gaetz urges the president to use his pardon power “effectively and robustly”. The OMB intends to reclassify the majority of its employees as “Schedule F”, stripping them of job protections. Biden confirms he’s considering nominating a Republican for a role in his cabinet. Right Wing Media Outlets compete to be the ABSOLUTE WORST. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Jayar and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week. Heather Dugon discusses her new book, THE FRIENDSHIP UPGRADE.Guest: Heather DuganCo-Host: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices