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The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondA Depressing Recap of 2017 (Episode 39)This episode reviews the stories that dominated the news in 2017, including
President Trump and related corruption, the feckless Congress, hurricanes,
terrorism, and more.
2017-12-3137 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondPig Payoffs (Episode 38)This week we discuss the GOP tax heist, Trump's ongoing Twitter meltdown
regarding Russia and Michael Flynn, along with corruption stories including
bribery via piglet and a school superintendent hired amid sex abuse
allegations.
2017-12-0430 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondFlakes and CrooksWe cover a host of political scandals from a former Oklahoma mayor indicted
on 33 felonies to a Florida county human resources director arrested after
$300 in insurance fraud.
2017-11-2126 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondTour de Political Corruption (Episode 36)In Episode 36, we review a host of government corruption stories from
misuse of city-owned vehicles in New York to a gubernatorial candidate
under investigation for fraud in Michigan.
2017-11-1722 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 35: Prosecutions from Russia With LoveReview of the blockbuster news that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has
indicted former Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates for
conspiracy against the United States and other charges. We also review the
charges and guilty plea for Trump campaign advisor George Papadopoulos, who
was convicted of lying to the FBI in the Russia investigation.
2017-11-0129 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 34: "The President has great difficulty with the truth"Episode 34 includes coverage of Trump's ongoing war of words with retiring
Republican Senator Bob Corker, the anti-Trump retirement speech of
Republican Senator Jeff Flake, and remarks on the tragic passing of Sgt. La
David Johnson in Niger and the unfortunate politics of the story.
2017-10-2529 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 33: Hurricane Trump Hits Obamacare, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin IslandsCoverage of Trump's new effort to cripple Obamacare, his meeting with the
President of the US Virgin Islands (himself), the situation in Puerto Rico,
and Trump's feud with GOP Senator Bob Corker.
2017-10-1434 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 32: Let's Talk About Guns - The Las Vegas MassacreIn Episode 32, we discuss the Las Vegas Massacre where a domestic terrorist
killed over 50 people and wounded over 500, along with the insanity of
America's gun debate.
2017-10-0324 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 31: Trump Launches War Against (Black) Pro AthletesDonald Trump is again dividing the country, this time via sports, by
calling for athletes (mostly black athletes) protesting the National Anthem
to be fired. We cover the statements rejecting his position and more!
2017-09-2416 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 30: Economic Mobility Barely Exists for Black Men; Medicare for AllIn Ep. 30, we discuss new research that shows limited economic mobility for
black men, meaning they have limited chances of having a better income than
their fathers. We also briefly discuss the unveiling of Senator Bernie
Sanders' Medicare for All legislation.
2017-09-1834 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 29: Listener Reflections on 9/11, Congressional Term LimitsIn Episode 29, Respass Report listeners share their reflections on where
they were on 9/11 and we discuss our proposal for congressional term
limits.
2017-09-1231 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 28: DACA, Charlottesville, and Trump's Crazy AugustAfter taking August off, The Respass Report is back to review the dumpster
fire that was Trump's August 2017. We take a look at Trump's ridiculous
reactions to the racist incidents in Charlottesville, his high staff
turnover, and his upcoming decision on the controversial DACA program for
people who were brought to the US illegally as children.
2017-09-0431 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 27: Jeff Sessions and Marijuana MadnessIn Episode 27, we discuss Trump's public turn on his Attorney General Jeff
Sessions, who is currently ramping up a misguided war on the legalization
of marijuana. We discuss the fight over marijuana legalization and the
related racial inequities. The pod will be on a vacation for August 2017!
2017-07-2538 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 26: Why Republicans Hate Obamacare + Trump Jr's Russia Lies Get ExposedDonald Trump Jr gets caught in lies about Russia and we have a lot to say
about it. We also discuss why Republicans want to see Obamacare die, and
touch on what we truly need to get healthcare right: single-payer.
2017-07-1743 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 25: "What the Health" Documentary Thoughts + Trump Embarrasses Us Again at G-20In Episode 25, we discuss the controversial "What the Health" documentary
and the dangers of red and processed meat. We also talk Trump's
embarrassing overseas trip to the G-20 Summit.
2017-07-0926 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 24: A Conversation with Former State Senator Nina Turner of OhioFormer Ohio State Senator Nina Turner joins the show to discuss her rise in
Ohio politics, her transition to being a national political figure, and her
reasons for being a leading surrogate for the presidential campaign of
Senator Bernie Sanders.
We also discuss being a black woman in white male dominated politics as
well as motivation for millennials to join the progressive politics cause.
You can see The Nina Turner Show on The Real News - http://therealnews.com
https://www.ninaturner.org/
2017-06-2831 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 23: Interview with Dr. Atira Charles, Professor at Florida A&M and Diversity ExpertThis week we have a wide-ranging interview with Dr. Atira Charles,
Assistant Professor of Management at Florida A&M University and a diversity
consultant.
We discuss how Dr. Charles got admitted to Florida A&M at 16 on a full
scholarship and had her Ph.D from Arizona State University at age 27. She
reflects on how it felt to be one of a few black female Ph.Ds is her field.
She also hugged President Obama at her Ph.D commencement against Secret
Service advice!
We discuss theoretical perspectives on US Senator Kamala Harris(D-CA) and
the hostility she is facing...
2017-06-221h 00
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 22: The "Live" Political Stand-Up Comedy EditionI decided to write a political comedy monologue and to give it a try before
a "live studio audience." Hope you enjoy!
2017-06-1806 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 21: The Anatomy of Presidential Impeachment: A Bill Clinton Case StudyWere you too young to follow the Bill Clinton impeachment? Do you need a
refresher? Episode 21 dives deep into the events leading up to the
impeachment of President Clinton and how that impeachment should inform our
thoughts on a potential impeachment of President Donald Trump.
2017-06-1138 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 20: Foul Language Edition: STFU About Bill Maher + Trump Flips Off the PlanetA rant about the silly Bill Maher controversy and the left's constant urge
to stir up online outrage mobs about minor incidents. Also, we discuss the
Paris climate agreement and Trump's decision to withdraw. Lot's of F bombs
in this show!
2017-06-0430 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 19: Trump Embarrassment World Tour + Montana GOP Candidate Chokeslams ReporterDiscussing Trump's embarrassing first international trip, the Montana GOP
candidate for Congress chokeslamming a reporter, and thoughts on the awful
Betsy Devos.
2017-05-2632 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 18: Comey Has the Receipts + Trumpy-leaks + My Apology to HillaryTalking all things Trump - the news that he leaked classified information
to the Russians in the Oval Office AND the bombshell report that Trump
asked former FBI Director Comey to drop the investigation into former
Michael Flynn. I also issue an apology to Hillary Clinton!
2017-05-1730 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 17: Trump Fires FBI Director Comey; France Trumps Hate, ObamaCare Repeal RevivedThe open and second half of the show are all about Trump's crazy firing of
FBI Director, James Comey, who was investigating the Trump campaign for
ties with Russia. We also discuss the French election, the Republicans'
latest effort to repeal Obamacare, and Betsy DeVos getting booed at BCU's
commencement.
2017-05-1139 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 16: Obama Gets Paid, Haters Get Angry + Trump's First 100 DaysWe discuss the pointless outrage about President Obama's $400,000 Wall
Street speech payday and take a look at Trump's First 100 days.
2017-04-3026 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 15: Missile Mania is Running Wild! Syria, North Korea, More!We dive deep on Tomahawk cruise missiles and intercontinental ballistic
missiles (ICBM) based on the Syria and North Korea issues. We also discuss
the latest Trump White House blunders including keeping visitor logs
secret.
2017-04-1633 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 14: Bombing Syria, Trump Watch, and the Supreme Court FightIn Episode 14, we discuss the recent US airstrikes in Syria, the fight over
Trump's Supreme Court pick, Neil Gorsuch, and offer another installment of
Trump Watch. Also, a brief tribute to The Undertaker.
2017-04-0927 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 13: The Eulogy for TrumpCare, Interview with HBCU Gameday Founder Steven GaitherIn Episode 13 we deliver the Eulogy for TrumpCare and discuss how the GOP
sunk its own Obamacare replacement. We also feature an interview with the
Founder of HBCU Gameday, Steven Gaither. You can find Steven's work at
http://www.hbcugameday.com
2017-03-2653 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 12: Special "Get Out" Movie ReactionA special "Get Out" movie reaction!
2017-03-1925 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 11: Trump Bungles 1st German Chancellor Visit, Trump Budget, MoreWe discuss President Trump's shameful handling of the visit with German
Chancellor Angela Merkel, we delve into his draconian budget outline, and
we discuss racist Congressman Steve King from Iowa.
2017-03-1825 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 10: Trumpcare - Millions to Lose Health Insurance, Still No Wiretap ProofThe score is in: The GOP healthcare plan will result in tens of millions of
uninsured Americans. We discuss Trump's bogus wiretap claims and Kellyanne
Conway's new alternative facts low. Plus Trump Watch!
2017-03-1426 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 9: The First Interview: My Favorite Republican, T. Greg DoucetteT. Greg Doucette, my favorite Republican, joins Episode 9 to talk about
politics, criminal justice and more. We dive into his background as a
college dropout who overcame adversity, his attendance at a historically
black law school as a white Republican, his interest in criminal justice
reform, and his views on Trump and the Democrats.
2017-03-1057 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 8: Buffoon Ben Carson, Full North Korea Breakdown, Trump Watch, and More!In Episode 8, we rip into Ben Carson's ridiculous likening of slaves to
immigrants, cover Trump's recent moves including the baseless Obama wiretap
claims, and conduct a deep dive on North Korea.
2017-03-0722 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 7: Trump Accuses Obama of Wiretapping Him, The Debut of Trump Watch, Full Breakdown of Putin and Russia, More!The biggest Respass Report yet! Trump claims he was wiretapped by Obama! We
debut the Trump Watch segment, offer a deep dive into Putin and Russia, and
the Sessions story. We also discuss Obamacare!
2017-03-0522 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 6: Secretary of Shade Maxine Waters, Our Racist Attorney General, Grading Trump On a CurveOn Episode 6 we discuss the epic shade thrown at the Trump Administration
by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. We also discuss the challenges of having a
racist Attorney General who is anti-marijuana and pro-voter suppression.
Finally, we talk about the political world grading President Trump on a
curve.
2017-03-0213 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 5: Reaction to Trump's Speech to CongressReaction to Trump's First Speech to a Joint Session of Congress
2017-03-0113 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 4: Trump Congressional Address Pre-Game, HBCU Execs Meeting with TrumpThis episode of The Respass Report covers the news that President Trump
might be looking to make a deal on comprehensive immigration reform. We
also cover the fallout from HBCU executives meeting with President Trump at
the White House.
2017-03-0112 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 3: Defending the EPA, Bush Speaks Out, Trump Meets with HBCU LeadersEpisode 3 of The Respass Report discusses the importance of the
Environmental Protection Agency, George W. Bush's indirect shots at Trump,
the White House leak problem, and Trump's photo op with HBCU leaders.
2017-02-2816 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 2: Trump Skips Correspondents Dinner, Uber Driver Travel Ban TalkThis week we discuss President Trump's decision to skip the annual White
House Correspondents Dinner and recap a discussion of the Trump travel ban
held with an Uber driver.
2017-02-2717 min
The Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 1: Steve Bannon, Obamacare, and MoreWho is Steve Bannon? Why do Republicans want to get rid of Obamacare?
2017-02-2516 min