Nicole Sandler’s daily fix of the latest news and fascinating guests with a healthy dose of snark and humor.
Progressives and populists are awakening from their slumber, slowing down Fast Track, and creating huge momentum for Bernie Sanders underdog candidacy. Today, Nicole speaks with The Nation’s John Nichols about Bernie Sanders presidential run, and with Dave Johnson of OurFuture.org who’ll give us the latest on the TPP and Fast Track push.
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On this Cinco de Mayo, Nicole gathers together some of the fiercest women on the net! Heather “Digby” Parton joins in to talk about how little has changed in the 23 years since the LA/Rodney King riots in relation to Baltimore today. And the Gliberal Goddesses return, as GottaLaff, Amy Simon and Nicole talk about…
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After charges against six Baltimore cops in the death of Freddie Gray, protests quiet. Joel Silberman joins in with his own indictment – of the media! With Bernie Sanders in the race, People for Bernie gets going. Plus the latest news, info and commentary.
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Nicole discusses her disappointment with the media’s reaction to Bernie Sanders candidacy for president, including that of Jon Stewart. Our favorite Republican, John LeBoutillier, joins in to spar with Nicole over the issues. And we end the week with our Flashback Fri musical blast from the past- Nicole’s 1994 interview with Barenaked Ladies
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Today, Bernie Sanders officially announces his run for the presidency! Nicole discusses that bit of good news along with the rest of the news of the day. The Guardian’s Steven Thrasher went from the steps of the Supreme Court to the streets of Baltimore on Tuesday, and tells us about that day. And the Philadelphia…
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Another day, another dichotomy. From inequality in marriage to inequality in civil rights, this is life in America. Today, Nicole speaks with Georgetown Law Professor Nan D. Hunter who was in the court for yesterday’s SCOTUS hearing on same sex marriage. Dave Johnson of OurFuture.org gives a TPP/ Fast Track update. Plus the latest from…
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It’s a day of dueling stories – hope and joy at the Supreme Court as the justices hear the case that could lead to marriage equality across the land. And Baltimore burns, as protesters mourn the loss of another unarmed black man to police. GottaLaff joins in to discuss the dichotomy. And David Cobb of…
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Nicole discusses the news through a range of emotions, from the laughter at Nerd Prom to the cries from Nepal, and everything in between. Media strategist/trainer Joel Silberman weighs in on the White House correspondents dinner and the scandalous reports on Hillary Clinton. Plus Brad Friedman embarks on a daily show, and more!
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Today, Nicole looks at things that are FUBAR in our world. Marijuana activist Robert Platshorn served over 3 decades imprisoned for pot. And Amy Ziering tells about her latest film, The Hunting Grounds, about the rape epidemic on college campuses.
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Today, Nicole welcomes Howie Klein back to the show to talk about how 2016 is shaping up for Congressional races. Catherine Hiller, author of “Just Say Yes: A Marijuana Memoir” discusses her many decades of cannabis consumption. Plus, the latest on the TPP and more…
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