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November 16, 2021
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“Free Steve Bannon!”

In This Episode

Steve Bannon surrenders to the feds while Donald Trump admits yet again an attempted coup, former Obama economic advisor Austan Goolsbee joins to discuss inflation and the economy, and the DC gossip machine trains its focus on the relationship between Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and what it all means for 2024.

 

Show Notes 

 

TRUMP/BIG LIE / JAN 6 NEW REVEALS 

  • CNN: Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders after his indictment on two counts of contempt of Congress
  • Vox: What Steve Bannon’s indictment means for Trump’s stonewalling tactics
  • Salon: Is Mark Meadows next? Jan. 6 committee plans to “move very quickly” on criminal charges
  • WaPo: The big warning signal Stephen Bannon’s indictment sends
  • MSNBC:  What the Bannon Indictment means for the Jan 6 investigation
  • WaPo: Bannon’s indictment should quiet DOJ critics
    Politico: Rep. Schiff: Bannon’s indictment will ‘without a doubt’ lead others to comply with Jan. 6 panel
  • Salon: From Kyle Rittenhouse to Steve Bannon, Republicans now openly embrace violent fascism
  •  ABC: Memo from Trump attorney outlined how Pence could overturn election, says new book
  • The Atlantic: THE MAN WHO MADE JANUARY 6 POSSIBLE
  • Business Insider: Mark Meadows sent a memo to top Mike Pence aide from a Trump campaign lawyer outlining how to overturn the 2020 election: book
  • Yahoo!: Memos Were ‘Blueprint’ For ‘Authoritarian Coup’ By Trump, Carl Bernstein Warns
  • Axios: Exclusive audio: Trump defends threats to “hang” Pence

 

INFLATION

  • LAT: Inflation has sunk presidencies. Can Biden stay afloat?
  • WSJ: High Inflation Pushes Biden to Focus Message on Rising Prices
  • WSJ:  L.A. Port to Operate Around the Clock to Ease Cargo Logjams
  • WSJ: Where Inflation Is Highest in U.S.
  • POLITICO: Will inflation ease by next November? That depends on Covid, Yellen says
  • WSJ: Record Quitting Fuels Tight Job Market
  • The Intercept: THE MAIN DRIVER OF INFLATION IS A MURDEROUS MANIAC IN RIYADH
  • The Hill: Biden spending bill to likely slip in Senate after House delays
  • CBO: CBO to Release a Complete Cost Estimate for H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, by November 19
  • POLITICO: Dems’ bitter pill: Popular health provisions won’t kick in until after the midterms

 

2024 RUMORS  

  • CNN: Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris’ frustrating start as vice president
  • Politico: Biden-successor chatter grows and Harris isn’t scaring off anyone
  • WaPo: Harris and Buttigieg under the spotlight amid uncertainty over Biden’s future
  • Vanity Fair : THE JOE BIDEN SUCCESSION DRAMA IS SWALLOWING KAMALA HARRIS
  • Axios: VP Harris getting little credit for Biden agenda –
  • Guardian: ‘A bold leader’: White House defends Kamala Harris after reports say she’s struggling
  • NYT: In France, Kamala Harris Searches for Role on Global Stage
  • Fox News: Mike Pompeo slams Kamala Harris for doting fake French accent: ‘More than embarrassing’ – Former Secretary of State says, ‘Our adversaries watch that and see weakness’
  • Columbus Dispatch: Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Columbus on Friday to tout infrastructure deal
  • USA Today: ‘Vice presidents just don’t break through.’ Why are Kamala Harris’ approval ratings lower than Biden’s?
  • AP: Buttigieg’s star rises as $1T Biden agenda shifts toward him
  • Time: Biden Isn’t Making Things Easy for Two of His Potential Successors
  • Insider: Pete Buttigieg is about to become the most powerful transportation secretary ever
  • Reuters: Analysis: U.S. infrastructure bill makes power broker of transportation chief Buttigieg
  • WaPo: Crash deaths are on the rise across the nation. The infrastructure bill opens the door to a safety overhaul.
  • LA Times: Review: ‘Mayor Pete’ ably chronicles Buttigieg’s presidential bid, but expect no surprises
  • USA Today: Pete Buttigieg’s twins dressed up as ‘infrastructure’ for Halloween
  • NYT: Biden Names Mitch Landrieu to Oversee Infrastructure Spending