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Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 19: Beth Allen Talks Locked Up StuffToday we are joined by the legendary Beth Allen from bands like Alien Probe and Hot Patooties to talk "Stuff that is Locked Up".Why do we have to ask permission to get a basic thing? https://www.instagram.com/bethloudmouthallen/https://www.instagram.com/hotpatootiesrocknroll/https://www.instagram.com/alienprobehidez/Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as c...
2025-11-191h 30Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 18: Joey Clift Talks LunchablesToday we are joined by writer, comedian Joey Clift to talk about the divisive topic of Lunchables. Joey is showing his animated film: Pow, all over the world. Make sure to give him a follow and check out a screening when it comes near you!https://www.instagram.com/joeycliiiiiift/Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef...
2025-11-121h 24Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 17: Alpha Takahashi and Eliah Mountjoy Talk Green TeaCyberpunk 2077 and Marvel Rivals stars Alpha Takahashi and Eliah Mountjoy join us to talk video games, costumes, and of course Green Tea. Jef and Adam had to admit the topic of green tea pushed them to their limit with it's complexity. Adam got a puppy. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Au...
2025-11-061h 29Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 16: Jef and Adam Take a Field Trip and Talk Dog FoodOur first ever, no guest episode. Also our first ever field trip, as we go to 5 stores to compare and contrast the dog food. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.
2025-10-291h 22Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 15: Jordyn Wright Talks Fancy Ice CreamWriter, actor, producer Jordyn Wright joins us to talk "fancy" ice cream. What makes it fancy, where did it come from?You should follow Jordyn on Instagram! Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.
2025-10-221h 41Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 14: Jolie Darrow Talks Pre-Cut FruitComedian, writer, and host Jolie Darrow joins us to talk the hotly contested topic of pre-cut fruit. What do we think folks: good or bad? Follow Jolie on InstagramWatch My Fd up DogListen to her D&D podcastClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of...
2025-10-151h 33Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 13: Hank Friedmann Talks German SupermarketsHank Friedmann, our longtime friend and acclaimed Editor, Director, Writer, joins us to talk German grocery stores. https://www.hankf.com/Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Audio, a music and audio technology company.
2025-10-081h 40Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 12: Christina Catherine Martinez Talks CerealWriter, actor, art critic, and comedian Christina Catherine Martinez joins us to talk about grape nuts, supermarket mascots and much more. Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtina_catherine/Watch her Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiSAL2IFqfEClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of Silen Aud...
2025-10-011h 26Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 11: Liz Lapp Talks Supermarket MagazinesIn one of our first in person recordings, we are joined by Liz Lapp of the amazing Hi Desert Times magazine store in Twentynine Palms, CA. Liz is a print connoisseur who helped us with her expertise on magazines and basketball. Check out Hi Desert Times!Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligs...
2025-09-241h 46Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 10: David Allen talks SurveillanceWriter, comedian, editor David Allen joins us to talk Surveillance. Does it get dark? (Yes) Do we have a good time with it? (Also yes) Listen to David’s excellent podcast, Loose Lips by Loose Meathttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loose-lips-by-loose-meat/id965071428Check out their sketches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhCPdlBlWc8Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s N...
2025-09-171h 44Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 9: John Cullen Talks Kombucha One of our favorite comedians and podcasters, John Cullen joins us to talk Kombucha. What's the deal with GT Dave? Find out! Check out John's new book https://www.cullenoncurling.com/p/i-wrote-a-book Pre order it: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/curling-rocks-chronicles-of-the-roaring-game/9781771624558.html Or ask your library to stock it. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.
2025-09-101h 41Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 8: Scott Yacyshyn Talks Supermarket LayoutsWriter, Cartoonist, multi-talented Scott Yacyshyn joins us to talk about the layout of a supermarket and how well it "flows".Find out why supermarkets put the chips on the end of the aisle.Scott frequently writes articles and cartoons for the New York TimesHe has a wonderful Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yacyshynscott/And everyone should buy his comic at the Small Press Expo, on September 13-14, 2025 in Bethesda Maryland.https://www.smallpressexpo.com/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz a...
2025-09-031h 33Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 7: Ness Ilene Garza Talks Frozen VegetablesOne of our favorite cartoonists, Ness Ilene Garza joins us to talk frozen vegetables, comics, and managing a frozen vegetable section at a grocery store. Please read everything Ness does at: https://www.instagram.com/practical_ness/Support her! https://ko-fi.com/badhandscomics/shopClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam Fligsten is the owner of...
2025-08-271h 38Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 6: Nathan Faustyn Talks Club CardsAll around funnyman, Nate Faustyn joins us to talk Club Cards. Nate worked in a grocery store, Nate's Dad worked in a grocery store, and Nate frequently shops at grocery stores. You can follow Nate at @looseNate just about everywhere. Listen to his podcast: Loose LipsAnd watch the People's Joker: https://www.thepeoplesjoker.com/Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Dir...
2025-08-201h 41Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 5: Maggie Downs Talks Salad BarsAward winning writer and journalist Maggie Downs joins us to talk salad bars. We investigate current grocery store salad bars as well as the history of salad bars in general. Get Maggie's Memoiror Children's BookSubscribe to Maggie's Substack!Follow Maggie on InstagramClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef. Adam...
2025-08-131h 18Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 4: Andrew Neal Talks Self CheckoutThis week we are joined by Andrew Neal, writer/artist of the hilarious Meeting Comics to talk Self Checkout.Is this a dystopian hellscape worth avoiding, or a natural iteration of modern technology. Find out!Andrew also some of the best stickers in the game, and a Patreon worth supporting!Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer...
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Loose Lips by Loose MeatEP #226: THE ONE WITH THE SLOW INTRO (FT. ADAM FLIGSTEN& JEF HARMATZ)We're joined by returning guests Adam Fligsten & Jef Harmatz (of the grocery store focused Clean Up on Aisle Podcast) and we're talking grocery store culture, busty anime figurines, the assassinations of Hulk Hogan and Chuck Mangione and MUCH MORE! For bonus eps and more join us at patreon.com/looselips
2025-08-041h 07Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 3: Vera Drew Talks Conveyor Belts?This week we are joined by the wonderful Vera Drew to talk conveyor belts. Conveyor belts? Yep, we did a deep dive in the history which might include trained bears and soldiers who just want more cookies. Vera is the director, writer, and star of the critically acclaimed subversive masterpiece: The People's Joker. You can follow her at BlueskyandInstagramClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s...
2025-07-301h 38Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 2: Tod Perry Talks Frozen PizzasThis week's guest is none other than Tod Perry to talk Frozen Pizzas.Tod is a podcaster who cohosts Alison and Tod: After Hours with Alison Rosen.Tod also has the fascinating investigative podcast, Marine Land as well as a Tao podcast called What's This Tao All AboutClean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and chef.
2025-07-231h 21Clean Up on Aisle PodcastEpisode 1: Lyndie Greenwood Talks Rotisserie ChickenFor our debut episode, we are joined with actor, creative, all around wonderful person: Lyndie Greenwood. Adam and Jef bring research about the history of rotisserie chicken in supermarkets which might have been inspired by the Amish? Watch Lyndie on Good Grief on Out TVSubscribe to Lyndie's Substackand Instagram!Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoon...
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Be a Better ArtistAdam FligstenAdam Fligsten is a composer for games and other media, based in Los Angeles, California. Video game credits include Outreach (Pixel Spill) and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, and his music has been licensed to countless TV shows and commercials. He is the founder of Silen Audio, a full service video game audio house, and also now maker of virtual instruments.ADAM FLIGSTEN LINKS:Website: https://adamfligsten.com/Silen Audio: https://www.silen.audio/https://x.com/adamfligsten?s=20TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:09) - Creativity and sleep...
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District Sentinel RadioDSR 2/7/2024: Genocide Injunction Ignored-Chip Gibbons joins the two Sams to discuss the historic ICJ ruling calling on Israel to stop killing Palestinian civilians
-Land Back: A look at settler colonialism and genocide in the United States
-Congress responds to social media companies’ exploitation of children by allowing the exploitation to continue
-An announcement from Sam K follows this week’s Garbage Can
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2024-02-071h 26District Sentinel RadioDSR 10/15/23: Known Unknowns-The Israel-Palestine conflict is entering uncharted territory. What we know is that Palestinians have the right to resist, occupied people will always fight back in asymmetrical warfare, and you shouldn’t be bullied out of stating the obvious.
-Plus, an update on Sentinel Radio: we’re pulling back on weekly podcasts to focus on longer form deep-dives and interviews. Trust us, it’s gonna be better.
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2023-10-1520 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/10/23: They Can’t RICO Everyone-Stop Cop City protesters in Atlanta engage in civil disobedience, refuse to be cowed by the state’s attempts to criminalize dissent
-Ron DeSanctimonious’ housing market is crashing
-A drop in the oil barrel: Department of Interior drafted talking points defending Willow Project by touting $249 million investment in clean energy, per email obtained through FOIA
-Pelosi, Gen Z candidate guy, Walmart, ERCOT, Manchester United, and US Open tennis fans all get nominated for the Garbage Can
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2023-09-1051 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 8/19/23: Uber, But For Removing Uber From Your Economy-Paris Marx joins Sentinel Radio to discuss Uber and tech, ten years after the ridesharing service defeated DC government regulators.
-Paris helps us with the Can: Elon, Sam Altman, Cruise, and Bryan “Blood Man” Johnson are this week’s Garbage Candidates in a Tech Dipshit special
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2023-08-2134 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 7/30/23: Glitch McConnell-The U.S. gerontocracy, Elon, PragerU, NYT, Pfizer, RFK Jr are nominated for the Garbage Can
-It’s official: Oily SCOTUS approved of the Mountain Valley Pipeline
-Biden dithers as millions lose Medicaid
-File Follies: Not saying you should put your money under the mattress, but banks are looking extra sketchy these days
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2023-07-3049 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 7/16/23: Won’t Someone Think of the Monopolists? *UNLOCKED*-FTC Chair Lina Khan is under attack this week as “populist” Republicans cry about the regulator using antitrust law to oppress huge corporations
-Speaking of unassailable conglomerates, JP Morgan is readying itself to become a tech giant thanks to the Biden administration’s reaction to the spring financial crisis
-House GOP pushes defense spending bonanza. Bipartisan support for cluster bombs. Take that, children decades from now.
-Bog Iger, UPS executives, Joe Manchin, RFK Jr., Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, and Elon Musk are nominated for the Garbage Can.
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2023-07-1742 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 7/2/23: Making up Stuff to Make Laws *UNLOCKED*-The Supreme Court is ruling in favor of reactionaries, in cases based on wholesale fabrications. It’s the best.
-Biden EPA abandons “Cancer Alley” civil rights investigation; the case was likely winnable, even with the current goon squad on SCOTUS
-FILE FOLLIES: A company formerly run by a union-hating senator has some DOL enforcement records that we would very much like to see.
-John Roberts, Nancy Pelosi, Eric Adams, Jesse Watters, and Richard Branson are nominated to the Garbage Can
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2023-07-0349 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 6/18/23: If You Give a Rat Austerity *UNLOCKED*-He’s going to ask to take food from babies: Republicans are proposing cuts in benefits to 5 million WIC participants, emboldened by Democratic Party cowardice, namely their refusal to mint the coin.
-Please stop brutal racist policing, pretty please, DOJ asks Minneapolis PD
-File Follies: Fintech FOIA Frenzy! Filing requests related to the Fed and FDIC reports on major bank failures
-JD Vance, Secretary Mayor Pete, Francis Suarez, WSJ, Harry and Meghan, and the WSJ guy who got mad at Sam Sacks are nominated for the Garbage Can this week.
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2023-06-1850 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 6/3/2023: Too Much of a Sicko, Even for Republicans *UNLOCKED*-Chris Christie will never be forgiven by voters for closing the bridge, but he could humiliate Ron DeSantis in a futile bid to become Attorney General.
-The end of the pandemic emergency has led to 600,000 people losing health insurance since April 1
-File Follies: Taking a look at Republican Governors’ cynical border operation, asking the feds for records
-Elon, the Supreme Court and Joe Manchin get Garbage Can nominations yet again but they face tough competition from RFK Jr., the Air Force guy who “misspoke” about AI, and that landlord in Davenport, Iowa.
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2023-06-0350 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 5/20/2023: “Dear Asshole” *UNLOCKED*-The best of the 2020 election hate mail to Louis DeJoy disclosed to us under FOIA by the USPS.
-Imagine having so much money that you can make money simply by moving your own money. Capitalism is truly for sickos.
-Unsurprisingly, the FBI used dragnet surveillance powers during the 2020 uprising, the Washington Post reported.
-Musk, Pelosi, Clay Higgins, Florida lawmakers, Gov. Gianforte, and the people melting down about John Fetterman’s clothes are nominated for the Garbage Can.
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2023-05-201h 06District Sentinel RadioDSR 4/30/23: Post-Work POTUS *UNLOCKED*-Biden’s six hour workday is the most likable thing about him (too bad about the strikebreaking)
-10 years after the Boston Marathon attack, Congress is still uninterested in evidence suggesting that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was an FBI informant
-Would a Gitmo torture victim remember Ron DeSantis? He would, if Ron was laughing like a maniac, as alleged
-Tucker Cucks, Montana GOP, Steven Crowder, Elon Musk, and Kyrsten Sinema are nominated to the Garbage Can
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2023-04-3052 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 4/16/2023: Huge Leak O’Clock *UNLOCKED*-It’s about time we had a huge ass leak of military secrets exposing the US government, even if the weirdo who leaked them only wanted to share them with his group chat.
-Time for Clarence Thomas to be held accountable by *checks notes* the party of Dianne Feinstein. How grim.
-File Follies: EPA questions Department of Energy analysis in Alaska gas export approval
-Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis, Missouri’s Attorney General, SF crime hawks, Packers Sanitation, and Dan Snyder are all nominated to the Garbage Can this week.
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2023-04-1659 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 4/2/23: Trump Indicted LMAO-Ron made no attempt to advance his candidacy, just whiny vows to defend his rival. Why is this weenie even bothering?
-The easiest way to rob a bank is to own one, Rashida Tlaib reminded us this week
-File Follies: The FBI disclosed its letter announcing a flip-flop in response to our FOIA request. First, the Bureau told lawmakers that it wouldn’t talk about informants. Then, it announced an investigation after a Republican screamed at them.
-Trump cucks (e.g. Matt Taibbi), Howard Schultz, Judge Reed O’Connor, Missouri Republicans, Joanne Segovia (the fentanyl-dealing cop) and Elon Musk are this...
2023-04-021h 03District Sentinel RadioDSR 3/12/2023: Disruption Comes Home-Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the country and a major funder of tech start-ups, went bankrupt this week at light speed, in the largest bank collapse since 2008.
-File Follies: SVB’s last annual report has some interesting tidbits, including disclosures about large loans to individual clients, investments in companies that have never turned a profit, and “activities that are new to us or, in some cases, are experimental in nature.”
-Dems join GOP in sounding reactionary dog whistles bashing DC crime bill, as three-quarters of city residents report feeling generally safe
-The Pentagon, Rishi Sunak, Lindsey Graham, Markwa...
2023-03-121h 12District Sentinel RadioDSR 2/20/23: Finally, Representation for Dumb Rich Guys *UNLOCKED*-J.D. Vance made his banking committee debut by saying that crypto, fake internet money, could be as useful as the internet itself, and that the internet, which was created by government research, could have been killed by government regulation. An industry trade group witness nodded and called him a good boy.
-Hobbyists might have standing to sue the U.S. government for taking out their balloons. The Two Sams consider buying a balloon of their own.
-File Follies: Our previous request for Pete Buttigieg’s first month schedule revealed that he met with freight rail lobbyists, the CEO of on...
2023-02-201h 02District Sentinel RadioDSR 1/28/23: Congressman Robot *UNLOCKED*-Of course the first Congressional speech written by an algorithm was about loving Israel and bipartisanship
-From the “Is this Good?” Pile: Subprime auto loan delinquency rate breaks January 2009 record
-Republicans struggle to get the votes they need to pretend that Ilhan Omar deserves to be expelled from the House Foreign Affairs Committee (they’re mad at her because she embarrassed the GOP’s favorite career war criminal, Eliot Abrams)
-Kemp, Kavanaugh, BuzzFeed, Union Pacific, Jeffrey Zeints, and Mike Pompeo all get Garbage Can nominations this week
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2023-01-281h 07District Sentinel RadioDSR 1/7/23: McCarthy Falls Short of Know Nothing Record *UNLOCKED*-McCarthy finally elected Speaker, but the parallels to the 1850s are a bit bothersome
-Good luck in federal court, friends: FTC takes aim at worker non-compete agreements
-FOIA Follies: We search for records on the regulated banks in Sam Bankman-Fried’s sweaty, awkward empire
-Walgreen’s, transphobic worm David Bullard, Charlie Kirk & “Doctor” Drew, Muriel Bowser, and Pete Buttigieg get Garbage Can nominations
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2023-01-0746 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/22/22: The Secretive Plan to Privatize Pandemic Relief *UNLOCKED*-Documents obtained by FOIA show that major corporations urged the Department of Agriculture to run a pandemic hunger relief program as a public-private partnership. They didn’t disclose their efforts in lobbying disclosure forms, and experts said they didn’t need to.
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2022-12-2220 min
52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync PodcastGetting Into Game Music (with Adam Fligsten)If there’s one side of the music industry I’m the most curious about, it would have to be game music! That’s why I’m excited to welcome Adam Fligsten, founder of the music production company Silen Audio, and we chat about his journey production music to game music and how the library music world overlaps with the game music world.Plus, we take a listen to "Jingle Bells," a loungey arrangement of the Christmas classic by community member, Paul Croteau (https://yopauliemusic.com)!Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be...
2022-12-211h 03District Sentinel RadioDSR 12/16/22: Yell, Stomp, Hiss *UNLOCKED*It’s the final show of 2022. The two Sams round up the GARBAGE CANDIDATES OF THE YEAR.
And we discuss the new Means TV film we’re in: Yell, Stomp, Hiss. We join up with Bryan Quinby of Street Fight Radio, Tom Sexton of The Trillbillies, and Nick Hayes of Means TV to talk about our tour of the South.
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2022-12-161h 34District Sentinel RadioDSR 12/3/2022: As a Pro-Labor Strikebreaker, *UNLOCKED*-Week of Shame: Democrats and President Biden vote to break power of rail unions, and force workers to accept contract with no leave
-Don’t trust anything Sam Bankman-Fried says, but he’s right about GOP dark money donations: there’s a trail of money from him to Republican candidates through shell organizations
-FOIA Follies: The crypto industry clings to its free-for-all
-Elon, Dem strikebreakers, Kanye, GOP House Judiciary leaders, and the Pentagon are nominated to the Garbage Can
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2022-12-0353 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/19/2022: We Need a Thunderdome *UNLOCKED*-If and when Elon runs this website off the rails, our replacement is going to need a main character of the day, let’s be real
-Sick of crooked politicians who do favors for crypto scammers? Bad news. The incoming Republican House Whip thinks that the SEC shouldn’t regulate crypto, but still got mad at the agency for going soft on FTX
-Finally, a win for fans of austerity. Joe Manchin handed Republicans a huge gift on a platter by refusing to raise the debt ceiling in the lame duck
-Elon, Hakeem Jeffries, the IDF, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Jordan Pete...
2022-11-201h 02District Sentinel RadioDSR 11/6/22: Many People Are Saying Trump is Dead *UNLOCKED*-Huge, if true, which it is. Would Elon Musk’s Twitter be lying to you?
-Fed official says people need to empty their bank accounts before rate hikes can stop. That means more people being forced into debt, which is becoming increasingly expensive thanks to the Fed
-GAO Footnote: State Department, Pentagon didn’t bother looking into killer crackdown by narcostate with U.S. weapons.
-Musk, Netanyahu, Joe Manchin, Jesse Watters, Snowden libertarianism, and Powerball jackpot inequality are nominated for the Garbage Can
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2022-11-0658 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/24/22: Side Deal Scythed *UNLOCKED*-Manchin’s scheme to throw permits to the fossil fuel is in trouble after members of his caucus vowed to stop it
-The Fed won’t stop hiking interest rates. By the time they do, it will be too late for the labor market.
-FOIA Follies: Don’t Glomar me, bro! Interior acts funny in response to request for Alaska oil project files
-DeSantis, Biden, Dems who support Israeli apartheid, David Malpasa, Larry Summers, and the CIA are nominated for the Garbage Can this week
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2022-09-2449 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 8/13/22: Many Are Saying It was the Best Capital Crime *UNLOCKED*This episode has been unlocked. To listen to future episodes, subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel
-We all owe Louise Mensch an apology if Donald Trump is executed for stealing highly sensitive state secrets. It brings us no pleasure etc.
-Owning China by rejecting the Mandate of Heaven: CDC confirms that the U.S. government is just fully giving up
-Some rare good news: one of Elon Musk’s companies was actually denied almost $1 billion in subsidies
-Biden admin regulators have failed to reverse a Trump era policy granting banks permission to get involved in crypto, senators warn
- “Actually, the righ...
2022-08-141h 01District Sentinel RadioDSR 7/16/22: All My Apes Pentagon-Congress gave the Department of Defense $58 billion more than it asked for last year. That’s more money than the annual budget of many agencies that don’t kill people.
-Who’d have thought that an organization with the initials SS would find itself implicated in a far-right power grab? (Secret Service Jan. 6 text messages erased amid investigations.)
-FOIA Follies: Ivana Trump no longer has rights under the Privacy Act
-The Fed stonewalled our inquiry of Jerome Powell’s alleged “wokeness”
-Anti-abortion freaks, John Bolton, Uvalde Police, the Musk family, Ruy Texeira, and Dr. Leanna Wen are nominated for the Garbage Can...
2022-07-1654 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 6/25/22: Abort the Court-Andrew Perez joins us to talk about Leonard Leo and his dark money network that has been pushing the court to the far-right for the past 17 years
-Leo, Clarence Thomas, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Manchin, and Stacey Abrams get Garbage Can nominations
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2022-06-2533 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 4/2/22: The Vote Heard ‘Round the World*UNLOCKED* To listen to future episodes in full, subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel
-The Amazon Labor Union, led by fired warehouse worker Christian Smalls, has won a certification vote, in an incredible historic victory for an independent labor union
-There are still battles to be fought before even thinking about contract negotiations: Amazon is threatening to challenge the NLRB’s authority before a judiciary that’s incredibly hostile to labor.
-Other headlines: One step forward, two steps back on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, House passes cannabis legalization, USDA pressed on subsidies to law-breaking meat conglomerate
-FOIA Follies: Intelligence agencies’ version of Twitte...
2022-04-021h 18District Sentinel RadioDSR 2/5/22: The Price is Wrong, Ned *UNLOCKED*-State Department roasted for unproven “false flag” claims about Russia
-U.S. continues to starve Afghanistan as it readies to ramp up conflict in Eastern Europe
-FOIA Follies: CDC gets a little touchy about article on covid breakthrough infections data
-Garbage Can: Price and Psaki, Marco Rubio, and Joe Manchin vie for a spot in the can
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2022-02-1152 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 29-3 Adam FligstenWe’re taking a short break in our Summer of 16-bit to welcome a guest on the show! Joining us is veteran composer Adam Fligsten! We talk about game composition, early hip-hop, metroidvanias, and his latest projects.
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2021-08-1800 minRhythm and PixelsEpisode 29-3 Adam FligstenWe’re taking a short break in our Summer of 16-bit to welcome a guest on the show! Joining us is veteran composer Adam Fligsten! We talk about game composition, early hip-hop, metroidvanias, and his latest projects.
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2021-08-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 29-3 Adam FligstenWe’re taking a short break in our Summer of 16-bit to welcome a guest on the show! Joining us is veteran composer Adam Fligsten! We talk about game composition, early hip-hop, metroidvanias, and his latest projects.
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2021-08-1800 min
Loose Lips by Loose MeatMother, I Have an Item for YouThe fellas are joined by a last minute guest/hero Adam Fligsten (Ceres Station album out now) to discuss liveleak originals, toothful grins, apolitically funny politicians, internet unquestionably, Kanye's new house, and a very special Lenny's Peen Zone. A podcast so jammed packed, there will be a sequel exclusive to www.Patreon.com/LooseLips Check Out Adam's Work Here: https://adamfligsten.com/music/
2021-08-051h 13Loose Lips by Loose MeatMother, I Have an Item for YouThe fellas are joined by a last minute guest/hero Adam Fligsten (Ceres Station album out now) to discuss liveleak originals, toothful grins, apolitically funny politicians, internet unquestionably, Kanye's new house, and a very special Lenny's Peen Zone. A podcast so jammed packed, there will be a sequel exclusive to www.Patreon.com/LooseLips Check Out Adam's Work Here: https://adamfligsten.com/music/
2021-08-051h 13Loose Lips by Loose MeatMother, I Have an Item for YouThe fellas are joined by a last minute guest/hero Adam Fligsten (Ceres Station album out now) to discuss liveleak originals, toothful grins, apolitically funny politicians, internet unquestionably, Kanye's new house, and a very special Lenny's Peen Zone. A podcast so jammed packed, there will be a sequel exclusive to www.Patreon.com/LooseLips Check Out Adam's Work Here: https://adamfligsten.com/music/
2021-08-051h 13District Sentinel RadioChip Chat 6/28/21: The Domestic Terror TrapJournalist Chip Gibbons and the Sams discuss Joe Biden's new and troubling domestic terror initiatives.
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2021-06-2829 min
GameDev BreakdownAdam Fligsten of Silen AudioOriginal Air Date: Jun. 10, 2021 - Adam Fligsten of Silen Audio calls in to discuss his process, his projects, and his path into music and audio composition for TV, film, and games. His credits include Marvel vs. Capcom, Saturday Night Live, NBC Olympics, and much, much more.I think that people put these tools on a pedestal and they shouldn't. It should be accessible to everybody...- Adam FligstenAdam Fligsten has been composing music for decades. After working in the music industry in both New York and Los Angeles, he's leveraging his incredible resume including tons of highly visible work...
2021-06-1056 minDistrict Sentinel RadioAll Else Being Equal, Capitalism Will Suffocate the Planet-Capitalists are operating on some dangerous assumptions about climate change, clashing with scientists’ warnings. An audio version of the latest newsletter: sign up at districtsentinel.substack.com
-More Trump-era attacks on journalists were exposed last week. Chip Gibbons on the subpoenas of four NYT journalists in the latest edition of Chip-Chat.
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2021-06-0753 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 1/12/21: The Big Lie, Updated-Brushing off a twenty-year-old playbook, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo alleges links between al Qaeda and Iran. He’s lying.
-Trump blasts impeachment efforts, threatens more violence
-White House in chaos, but still able to deregulate polluters
-Signs of a failed state: US infrastructure deficit tops $13 trillion.
-AP: Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to face charges related to Flint water crisis.
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2021-01-1309 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 1/11/20: The Cop-Troop Insurrection-Police officers and active duty troops were at the storming of the Capitol, videos of tactical sophistication emerge
-Corporate America virtue signals about suspending political donations during the most quiet time for electioneering activities, some companies blame both sides
-Later this week, Trump will likely become the only President in US history to be impeached twice
-Trump admin tries to sabotage Cuba-US detente by restoring “state sponsor of terror” designation
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2021-01-1117 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 1/6/21: Chip Chat: Assange Avoids Extradition, But Journalism Still ThreatenedWe talk with Chip Gibbons about the decision in a London courtroom this week to deny the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States.
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2021-01-0624 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 1/5/21: One Last Coal Load-EPA head Andrew Wheeler finalizes rule undermining environmental health studies
-DOJ survey: 38 percent of cops sometimes or never wear masks at work
-The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta resigned and was replaced on an acting basis by an unusual choice, in the run-up to the Georgia run-off
-More evictions were delayed by activists in Kansas City (@KCTenants) this morning
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2021-01-0517 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 1/4/20: Nat Sec Goons Start 2021 With an L-A British judge has denied a US extradition request for Julian Assange, citing the cruelty of the US prison system and Jeffrey Epstein’s death
-Janet Yellen took millions in speaking fees from huge banks, including almost $1 million from Citigroup alone, after refusing to consider breaking up “too big to fail” firms over their living wills
-Google union forming: Alphabet Workers get 200 employees to sign CWA cards
-Trump plays aircraft carrier tough guy with Iran on the one-year anniversary of the Soleimani assassination
-Trump caught on tape trying to rig the presidential vote in Georgia, top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries shrugs...
2021-01-0424 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/15/20: Wrong Wheel and Tube Experience-Biden names the underqualified Pete Buttigieg to run DOT, an agency that many Buttigeg 2020 campaign donors have repeatedly lobbied
-SCOTUS strikes down New Jersey pandemic restrictions on religious service attendance
-In 2020, there was a 1200% increase in the number of journalists arrested in the United States
-NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2024 is in doubt
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2020-12-1513 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/14/20: The Beginning of the End-The first wave of covid-19 vaccines were shipped out by Pfizer. HHS said it will be administered free of charge, but fees could still be tacked on
-Right-wing killing spree continues: SCOTUS struck down the reversal of a death sentence today
-The Trump administration finalized rules enabling discrimination by religious charities that receive government grants
-DHS is attempting to exempt counterintelligence records from the Privacy Act, agency filing shows
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2020-12-1418 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/9/20: Chip Chat: State Sanctioned MurdersThe Trump administration is on track to execute the most people in a year since the 1800s, and the first in 100 years to execute someone during a lame duck. We discuss their blood lust on the latest edition of Chip Chat.
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2020-12-0919 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/8/20: Office of Licking Boots-Setting the stage to pander to the right, the Biden team is planning a White House conservative liaison
-Biden nominates Raytheon board member and Pine Island Capital partner, ex-Gen. Lloyd Austin, as his Defense Secretary
-Study: US and coalition airstrikes killed 700 civilians in Afghanistan last year
-Senate Republicans hold hearing on covid response featuring anti-vaccine quacks and snake oil peddlers
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2020-12-0816 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/7/20: Pandemic Relief (for Boeing)-In a Friday news dump, the Pentagon announced that it would give $63 million in assistance to Boeing using CARES Act money
-40 percent of companies that took coronavirus relief loans and grants told workers to take time off but didn’t pay them anything, BLS data shows
-DFC watchdog: Agency officials did nothing wrong in pursuing $765 million Kodak loan
-The EPA’s air pollution monitoring system is in such shambles, one state agency reported needing to shop for equipment on eBay
-The Supreme Court threw a lifeline to Medicare work requirements amid mass unemployment, during a pandemic
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2020-12-0718 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/2/20: Chip Chat: "Go Wild on Iran"On this week's edition of Chip Chat we examine the recent assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.
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2020-12-0224 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 12/1/20: Looking Forward to Vaccine Bungling-GAO survey finds that most state governments are at least somewhat concerned about proper covid vaccine distribution
-9 million people still hadn’t received their $1,200 stimulus checks in September
-SCOTUS hears case on excluding undocumented immigrants from Census
-Citing the withdrawal of aid, Sherrod Brown accuses Steve Mnuchin of “sabotaging” the economy for Biden
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2020-12-0119 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/30/20: Here Comes Biden’s Shitty Cabinet-President-elect taps Tony Blinken’s consulting company for key roles in his administration
-Will OMB be scolding regulators at 2:30 a.m. to be more friendly to businesses? Neera Tanden was named to lead the agency
-Hot mic victim, Egyptian coup regime defender Jen Psaki named White House Press Secretary
-Attorney General Barr is trying to ramp up federal executions before Trump leaves office
-FCC Chair Ajit Pai to step down on inauguration day
-Workers around the world took action against Amazon last week
-Emergency private sector lending programs were extended for three months by the Fed and the Treasury. Emergency st...
2020-11-3022 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/18/20: Chip Chat: Trump's Forever WarsOn this week's Chip Chat we discuss Trump's plans for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, the foreign policy team Joe Biden is putting together is concerning as hell.
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2020-11-1827 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/17/20: Too Busy for Pandemic Relief-Mitch McConnell puts presidential nominees on the Senate schedule with the country needing pandemic relief more with every passing day
-Gold bug charlatan nominated to Fed fails procedural vote after Chuck Grassley quarantines
-Prison covid safety failures detailed in watchdog report on Oakdale
-Biden staffing up White House with oil, pharmaceutical industry friends
-Social media companies’ legal immunity takes center stage on Capitol Hill
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2020-11-1716 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/16/20: Rats Flee the Sinking Ship-President Trump cheered on fascist violence in streets of DC this weekend, but he’s laying off campaign staffers and one of his agency leaders is retiring early
-States implement new emergency measures with covid-19 cases spiking
-Senate to move forward on the gold standard crank nominated to be a Fed governor
-The number of companies controlling the health insurance market keeps shrinking
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2020-11-1616 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/11/20: Chip Chat: The Coup Comes HomeFor this edition of Chip Chat we talk to journalist Chip Gibbons about the soft coup play at home and how similar tactics have been used to justify overthrowing governments abroad.
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2020-11-1129 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/10/20: No US Embassy in Washington?-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo questions legitimacy of Biden election
-Pompeo calls for “legal votes” to be counted after AG Bill Barr reverses policy on DOJ election interference
-Federal Reserve highlights potential commercial bankruptcy wave, worries about pandemic relief being stopped by the “political divide”
-New details of Lafayette Square police riot emerge
-SCOTUS hears arguments in a challenge to Obamacare
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2020-11-1018 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/9/20: Same Ol’ Neoliberal Schmidt Already-Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is seeking citizenship in Cyprus, a tax haven, as Joe Biden lines him up for a top White House tech industry advisory position
-Another White House superspreader event? Mark Meadows and Ben Carson test positive for covid-19
-Defense Secretary Mark Esper was fired by Trump with Pentagon insiders worried about the President inflaming tensions around the world before leaving office
-Top government watchdog urges more oversight for “opportunity zone” tax giveaways to real estate developers
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2020-11-0916 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/3/20: (CCR Voice) Down on the Ballot-The Two Sams take a look at some of the close Senate races with Dems needing a net gain of +3 seats plus Biden to take the trifecta
-Some of the more interesting House races: left of center Dems plus Q-Anon weirdos vying for seats
-Ballot initiatives galore: California rent control, Florida minimum wage increase, Arizona trying to legalize it, Mississippi proposing a non-racist flag and much, much more
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2020-11-0334 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 11/2/20: Hell-ection 2020-The two Sams break down some of the final bits of election news before the final votes are cast on Tuesday. More USPS delays threaten hundreds of thousands of ballots. So, too, does pending litigation aimed at voiding votes in battleground states. Trump and other Republicans encourage violence ahead of Election Day, but how far are they willing to push it? In the end, it might be up to leftists to stop a coup, while liberal dream of brunch.
-SK unveils his election map, and dreams of a defeat for Dan Crenshaw in Texas.
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2020-11-0226 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/28/20: Chip Chat's Film FrightsFor this week's Chip Chat, we leave behind the horrors of the election season and government abuses that we normally discuss, to instead talk about some film horrors. On this lighter edition, Chip talks about some of the movies he's been watching as part of his Halloween film fest. Listen to hear why Hereditary is, actually, and what role Marxism plays in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Also, why the hell is Richard Gere so horny in all of his movies?!
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2020-10-2833 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/27/20: Peter Navarro’s Kodak Moment-The Trump administration’s bid to get Kodak into pharmaceuticals with a $765 million government loan has stalled. Sentinel Radio obtained the company's application through FOIA. It confirms that Peter Navarro was thirsty for the deal.
Kodak files: https://www.scribd.com/document/481817780/DFC-Application
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2020-10-2713 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/26/20: Broken Arrows-Amy Coney Barrett set to be confirmed as SCOTUS justice five weeks after Nancy Pelosi warned Republicans of “arrows in our quiver”
-Company backs off Minnesota election militia plans
-Trump admin flings more cruelty at Cuba to appeal to Florida voters, throws remittance system into disarray
-GAO: Medicare gets anesthesia 3.5 times cheaper than private insurance companies
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2020-10-2613 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/21/20: Chip Chat: Trump's "Retribution"For this edition of Chip Chat we explore the extra-judicial killing of Michael Reinoehl in Portland, which President Trump has spent weeks bragging was "retribution."
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2020-10-2219 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/20/20: Monopoloogle-Google sued by federal government for illegally maintaining its monopoly
-AG Barr pushes Google suit two weeks after House Dems call for break-up of Silicon Valley giants
-Value of ACB rush revealed: SCOTUS conservatives lack votes to strike down Pennsylvania mail-in ballot extension
-Adam Christensen joins Sam Sacks to talk about his push to win a deep red district in Florida
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2020-10-2025 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/19/20: The Bolivian Comeback-Socialists win presidential election in Bolivia, MAS mass movement forces reactionary right and US imperialists to back down
-Government inquiry set to investigate Trump admin covid-19 misinformation campaign
-Obama era homecare work minimum wage/overtime rule hasn’t adversely impacted earnings or hours, more homecare workers are now full time.
-Supreme Court takes up new case, looks set to approve Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” attack on asylum seekers
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2020-10-1919 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/13/20: Superspreader Judiciary Committee-Coughing aplenty as senators question Amy Coney Barrett
-Dems push Barrett on her originalist snake oil, though they should have boycotted the hearing
-McConnell laughs about obstructionism, Pelosi mocks Trump for wanting checks sent out before election day, with dozens of millions of people struggling to get enough to eat
-Democrats have won stimulus concessions, but Pelosi is making a point of finger-wagging about strategy--with only months left in Trump’s presidency, hopefully, and people’s lives hanging in the balance
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2020-10-1325 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/7/20: Chip Chat: The Out of Control Espionage ActOn this week's Chip Chat we examine new legislation in Congress to rein in Espionage Act prosecutions and protect whistleblowers, journalists, and dissenters.
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2020-10-0825 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/6/20: Trump Adopting the Hillary ‘16 Health Strategy-The President is back at the White House and says he’s “feeling great,” but that’s not what video footage shows
-Top military officers are now under quarantine after the Coast Guard’s number two tests positive
-The Department of the Interior rushed to reduce royalty claims for oil companies at the pandemic onset: GAO
-How original: Housing finance vehicle poses risks to financial system, SEC report warns
-DHS releases report on white supremacist violence, confirming Ken Klippenstein reporting on Election Day warnings
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2020-10-0620 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 10/5/20: Listen to the President-Doctors should respect Trump’s wishes and let him be far away from the medical professionals, and as close as possible to Senate Republicans
-Another One: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEneny tests positive for covid-19
-FBI refuses to release records on Michael Forest Reinoehl, citing law enforcement exemption to FOIA
-Exxon Mobil projecting 17 percent increase in fossil fuel emissions by 2025
-Two conservative justices urge Supreme Court to walk back Obergefell gay marriage decision
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2020-10-0518 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/30/20: The People's Joke-Isn't it weird how centrists in the UK no longer want to martyr themselves over EU membership now that Labour doesn't have a left-wing leader? Riley from Trashfuture joins SK to discuss.
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2020-09-3037 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/29/20: Time to Watch these Bastards Fight-Trump already accusing Biden of using ear pieces ahead of tonight’s debate
-A second covid stimulus could be in the cards this year, after all
-Republicans complain about congressional probe of white supremacists in law enforcement
-Citigroup fined for destroying subpoenaed audio recordings, JP Morgan fined for manipulating precious metals and US Treasury markets
-DHS blocks whistleblower’s lawyer from accessing documents
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2020-09-2930 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/23/20: CHIP CHAT: "Anarchist Jurisdictions"For this week's Chip Chat we discuss the latest move by Trump's Justice Department to claim that 3 major American cities are now under the control of anarchists.
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2020-09-2429 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/22/20: Water is Also Being Financialized-The CFTC approves of derivatives tied to the price of water in California
-That didn’t take long: GOP gets votes to move on RBG replacement before the end of the year
-Some of the 200,000: Federal inmates die of covid-19 shortly after getting positive test results
-Feds tap protesters phones in Portland and ask for agency volunteers in legally dubious mission, Ken Klippenstein reports
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2020-09-2216 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/21/20: Someone Should Have Retired in 2014!-Trump set to move on RBG vacancy by the end of the week, though Republicans may not have the votes for a quick confirmation
-DOJ labels cities “anarchist jurisdictions” to take funding from them
-Pompeo announces new sanctions on Iran that are being ignored, even by US allies
-PPE shortages still widespread, GAO report warns
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2020-09-2117 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/16/20: Chip Chat: The Assange TrialJournalist Chip Gibbons joins us for another edition of Chip Chat. We discuss the Julian Assange extradition trial underway in London. We also reflect on the sudden passing of activist Kevin Zeese.
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2020-09-1626 minDistrict Sentinel RadioDSR 9/15/20: Save Managed Democracy-Green Party denied spot on Wisconsin ballot, liberals harm their “save democracy” message by spiking the football and sneering
-Nurse blows whistle on forced sterilizations at ICE detention facility
-Trump says he did, actually, want to assassinate Assad in 2017, walking back prior claims
-Europe making strides on Net Neutrality, as U.S. backslides
-Regulators set to lightly penalize Citigroup after the bank accidentally sent $900 million of its own money to a client’s creditor
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2020-09-1521 min
District Sentinel RadioSentinel News Dump 4/2/19-Commerce, DOJ ordered to come clean on Census citizenship question
-Ex-White House security official subpoenaed to testify on sketchy security clearances
-Another whistleblower: FAA ordered to turn over info on safety inspectors after insider tip
-Bernie crushing it after campaigns (minus Beto) report first quarter donations
-Trump not backing off threat to shut down US-Mexico border
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2019-04-0206 min
District Sentinel RadioEpisode 8/14/18: SUMMER BREAK STILLSentinel Radio summer vacation has begun. We’ll be back on Aug. 27.
Until then, enjoy some old interviews. From earlier this month: We brought on Adam Johnson, from FAIR, and host of the Citations Needed podcast, to discuss how MSNBC is mostly ignoring one of the biggest ongoing stories: Saudi Arabia’s atrocity-filled invasion of Yemen.
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2018-08-1438 min
District Sentinel RadioEpisode 5/17/18: The RICO Doctrine-Trump sounds like a mafia guy, calls for Kim Jong Un to sign “protection” deal
-Treasury Inspector General looking into report about missing Michael Cohen suspicious activity records
-CFPB payday lending rule survives Congressional Review Act deregulation frenzy
-Ajit Pai ripped on for celebrating hugely unpopular Net Neutrality repeal with some of the dumbest right-wingers online
-Plus, some of our interview with Arielle Cohen and Adam Shuck, co-chairs of Pittsburgh DSA, on the chapter’s big wins Tuesday
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