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  1. 1d ago

    Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy. With Tech Journo Gil Duran

    Bill talks to journalist Gil Duran about his book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, arguing that a tech-driven oligarchy already wields outsized power through figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, including political donations to Donald Trump and lucrative government contracts. Duran describes the rapid expansion of AI-fueled data centers as a visible flashpoint driving bipartisan local backlash over land use, water, pollution, and electricity costs. He focuses on Thiel’s long-running anti-democratic worldview, influenced by Thiel-backed thinker Curtis Yarvin into mainstream politics, including “Freedom Cities.” Duran warns crypto has become a “weapon of mass corruption,” criticizes Washington’s reluctance to confront these forces, and calls for public organizing, curbing billionaire power, and resistance movements targeting surveillance and contractors like Palantir and Flock. You can get your copy of Gil’s prescient book at Bookshop.org. Or paste this link into your browser: bit.ly/4qxH9gy . Today, Bill reminds of how important certain Senate races are to retake control of the government from Trump’s unfettered corruption. Best way to help is donations to these Democratic candidates through the great Democratic fundraising platform, ActBlue.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 4d ago

    "The timing is certainly interesting ." The Reporters' Roundtable. August 21, 2026.

    White House “Renovations.” Ballroom Battle. Natalie Harp in the Spotlight. Keep an Eye on Ossoff. Melania Surfaces. $40 Trillion Debt. Primaries in AL, WY & FL. Trump Endorsements Fail. Data Center Backlash Roils Politics.  With John Bennett, White House Correspondent and Editor at Large at CQ Roll Call, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-Chief at the National Journal and Cam Joseph, Politics Editor at Politico.  Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Aug 18

    The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism. With Rep. Jared Huffman

    Bill interviews California Rep. Jared Huffman about his book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism,” defining Christian nationalism as the fusion of fundamentalist Christian identity with Republican politics and a false claim that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation. Huffman argues MAGA Christian nationalism is more militant and openly theocratic than earlier movements, is deeply embedded in Congress, the Trump White House, and even the Pentagon, and uses ministries and “biblically sanctioned government” rhetoric to push policy. He describes January 6 as a “Christian coup” shaped by groups like the New Apostolic Reformation and says Liz Cheney removed the religious dimension from the J6 Committee’s final report. They discuss Christian Zionism’s influence on U.S. Israel policy and how prophets elevated Trump as a biblical King Cyrus figure after the Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality in the Obergefell decision. You can get a copy of Congressman Huffman’s great new book at your local bookstore or at Bookshop.org. Today Bill highlights the work of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. More information at AU.org . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Aug 14

    "I'm not sure the president understands that." The Reporters' Roundtable. August 14, 2026.

    Trump Saves Himself. Rating Karoline Leavitt. Pirro Still Under Fire. Reflecting Pool Farce. Wisconsin Chooses Electability. Rogers Leads El-Sayed. Minn Chooses Progressive. S. Carolina Senate Race. GOP House Scandals. Data Centers Get Toxic.  With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Arthur Delaney, Senor Reporter at HuffPost and Samuel Benson, National Politics Reporter for Politico. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 11

    "They are all moral cowards." With Congress Scholar, Norm Ornstein.

    Bill welcomes back American Enterprise Institute emeritus scholar Norm Ornstein to assess Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson, and President Trump. Ornstein calls this the worst Congress ever, citing little constructive legislation beyond a Reconciliation bill that delays major Medicaid cuts until after the midterms, lack of oversight, and a Senate that offers only “rubber-stamp” consent, including confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General. He argues Johnson is effectively “speaker of Donald Trump” and criticizes Democratic leaders for failing to project a coherent daily message despite strong individual members. Ornstein and Press discuss Republican senators backing Blanche despite Trump’s attacks, which Ornstein attributes to moral cowardice and a party functioning like a cult. They also cover Trump’s mishandling of Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool repairs, no-bid contracting and bogus vandalism prosecutions, legal battles over Trump’s White House construction projects, and Rand Paul’s McCarthy-like pursuit of Anthony Fauci. Today Bill highlights the work of The Constitutional Accountability Center.  More information at TheUSConstitution.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 7

    "His way or the highway." The Reporters' Roundtable. August 7, 2026.

    Rand Paul’s Contempt for Anthony Fauci. The Reflecting Pool Fiasco Reflects Trumpism. Todd Blanche’s Nomination in Jeopardy. Outsider El-Sayed Wins in Michigan. Trump Out of Touch on the Economy. Data Centers Backlash. Rep. Miller Defiant. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Allan Smith, Politics Reporter for NBC News and Sabrina Siddiqui, National Political Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 4

    Four Crucial Senate Races: Michigan’s Bitter Primary, Ohio’s Battleground, Texas Upset Watch, and Maine’s Collins Challenge.

    Bill previews four of the most competitive Senate races shaping midterm control, noting Democrats must hold their 47 seats and flip four GOP seats to retake the Senate. In Michigan, reporter Rick Pluta, Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network, describes a vicious, expensive Democratic primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, with party unity concerns and GOP nominee Mike Rogers looming. In Ohio, Andrew Tobias, Political Reporter at Signal Ohio, says both sides are treating Sherrod Brown vs. appointed Sen. John Husted as a tipping-point Senate race, while the governor’s contest pits Dr. Amy Acton against Vivek Ramaswamy amid heavy spending, plus a House scandal involving Rep. Max Miller. In Texas, Maria Recio of the Austin American Statesman, explains Ken Paxton’s divisive nomination and polls showing Democrat James Talarico competitive, alongside new congressional maps. In Maine, Alex Seitz-Wald, Deputy Editor of The Midcoast Villager, details Troy Jackson’s challenge to Sen. Susan Collins, contrasting local vs. national issues and tight polling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 31

    "There are a lot of tensions simmering." The Reporters' Roundtable. July 31, 2026.

    Lindsey Graham Passes. Senate Loses Trump Whisperer. The Race to Replace Graham. Trump vs GOP Senate. Rand Paul Persecutes Anthony Fauci. TMZ’s Harvey Levin Weighs In. Fauci’s Diary Outed. Public Health Suffers. RFK Jr’s Cooking Show. God and the Midterms.  With Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline, Evan McMorris-Santoro, covering national politics for NOTUS and co-author of the NOTUS’ daily newsletter and Jen Bendery, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost.  Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by AFSCME. More information at AFSCME.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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