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What Are Democrats Doing? What Are Democrats Doing?
Jun 2, 2020
Joe Virgillito
At a time when America could actually use a strong, reforming opposition party, Dems don’t seem up to the task.
John Knefel // The Democrats Are Wasting A Crisis John Knefel // The Democrats Are Wasting A Crisis
May 28, 2020
Episode 170
John Knefel comments on how the coronavirus pandemic was an opportunity for politicians, specifically Democrats, to address some of the much needed change in this country and how the opportunity has been squandered and any large scale change is unlikely.
John Knefel // Coronavirus Austerity Is Coming John Knefel // Coronavirus Austerity Is Coming
May 14, 2020
Episode 168
John Knefel comments on the current economic situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the lack of appropriate actions from the democrats early on will continue to affect poor and middle-class Americans. Molly and John Knefel are hosts of the longrunning progressive politics podcast, Radio Dispatch. Music featured in the episode: "Awake” by Tycho
Ep 157 // Two COVID-19 Doctors Take To Instagram / The Case for Cuomo Over Biden (or not?) / ‘Slay The Dragon’ Ep 157 // Two COVID-19 Doctors Take To Instagram / The Case for Cuomo Over Biden (or not?) / ‘Slay The Dragon’
Apr 10, 2020
J. McVay
Dr. Lynn Jiang, 1 of 2 doctors who began an Instagram account to document health workers on the frontline. Ryan Cooper on Gov. Cuomo. New gerrymander documentary ‘Slay The Dragon.’ And music by Parlor Walls.
Democrats Coronavirus Failures Democrats Coronavirus Failures
Apr 9, 2020
Episode 163
John Knefel comments on the Democrats' poor response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Could Cuomo Replace Biden? Could Cuomo Replace Biden?
Mar 30, 2020
Joe Virgillito
Rumors about the New York governor and the Democratic favorite have swirled for a couple weeks.
John Knefel // The Power Of The Left is Growing John Knefel // The Power Of The Left is Growing
Mar 26, 2020
Episode 161
John Knefel explains that despite moderates who say otherwise, the power of the left is growing and is the future of the democratic party.
Ep 154 // The Democratic Primaries vs. COVID-19 / ‘Lost Girls’ Ep 154 // The Democratic Primaries vs. COVID-19 / ‘Lost Girls’
Mar 20, 2020
J. McVay
Joe Virgillito is here to discuss the Democratic primaries and COVID-19. Also, we discuss new movie, Lost Girls.’ Plus a preview of Activity’s upcoming BTR Live Studio session.
Ep 153 // Sanders vs. Biden vs. Trump vs. COVID-19 / ‘Onward' Ep 153 // Sanders vs. Biden vs. Trump vs. COVID-19 / ‘Onward'
Mar 13, 2020
J. McVay
Joe Virgillito is here to discuss why Sanders shouldn’t drop out, the effects of COVID-19 on current politics, and more. Also, we discuss new movie, ‘Onward.’ Plus a preview of Momma’s upcoming BTR Live Studio session.
Only Bernie Is Getting Endorsed By Cool Musicians: A Playlist Only Bernie Is Getting Endorsed By Cool Musicians: A Playlist
Mar 10, 2020
Elena Childers
So many bands are coming through for Bernie Sanders—it's a beautiful thing for Democracy and your ears.
Ep 152 // Super Tuesday & Beyond / ‘The Invisible Man’ Ep 152 // Super Tuesday & Beyond / ‘The Invisible Man’
Mar 6, 2020
J. McVay
Joe Virgillito is here to discuss Super Tuesday and beyond. Also, we discuss new movie, ‘The Invisible Man.’ Plus a preview of Church Girls’ upcoming BTR Live Studio session.
John Knefel // Catastrophe At the Iowa Caucuses John Knefel // Catastrophe At the Iowa Caucuses
Feb 6, 2020
Episode 154
John Knefel recaps the events of the Iowa caucus which resulted in the democratic party’s failure to deliver accurate outcomes.

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