Best Keith A Giles Podcasts (2025)

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Shakedowns or Backdowns - How Many Allies Can We Demolish? 1:55:04

1h ago1:55:04

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John discusses Trump who gathered (on his 100th day in office) his cabinet for one of the saddest and most obvious displays of ass-kissing a declining autocrat could ever ask for. Also - Ukraine and the United States have signed an agreement for mineral rights mining, considered not just a lucrative move for the US, but also a pre-requisite for any…

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100 Destructive Days - 142 Destructive Executive Orders 1:45:11

1d ago1:45:11

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John's monologue this time looks into Trump slamming Amazon and Jeff Bezos for reportedly planning to display the cost of his tariffs next to the total price of products on the website. Then, Bezos backing down and turned tail after Trump blew a gasket when he heard the news. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to discuss the firs…

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Trump's New Law and Order: Renditioning Citizen Babies with Cancer 1:25:05

2d ago1:25:05

1:25:05

John today talks about new articles of impeachment that have been introduced towards Trump and the reports of multiple kids who are US citizens - being deported with their mothers to Honduras and one of the children is battling stage 4 leukemia. Then, he interviews Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and they discuss how, as the administration's f…

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Only Fascists Arrest Judges They Don't Like 1:26:29

3d ago1:26:29

1:26:29

John's monologue this time features Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan who was arrested by the FBI on two felony counts for interfering with an ICE operation. Last week, Dugan sent away ICE agents who entered her courtroom to arrest a Mexican man during a separate trial. Then, Dugan allowed the man to use another exit instead of handing him over t…

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Flashback Comedy Special - The Kids in the Hall 1:20:50

5d ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this Flashback episode - John jokes with comedians Eric Bransteen, Ellen Karis, and Adam Sank. Then, he interviews The Kids in the Hall: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. They talk about their beginnings in 1989 and their newer shows which are available on Amazon Prime. They also promote their docume…

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The Gospel According to Gaslighting 1:28:50

6d ago1:28:50

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John discusses the fake Christians in the Trump Administration that kiss the feet of their messiah. And he talks about the DOGE-bags that are dismantling Social Security. Then, he welcomes back Democratic strategist and National Security analyst Max Burns to chat about his new piece in The Hill called "How Does Butchering the State Department Make …

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#041: Deconstruction and Biblical Misconceptions with Professor Scott Baker 1:10:54

7d ago1:10:54

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We welcome Special Guest Professor Scott Baker, as we dive into common biblical misconceptions, how we counter them, what atonement means from the Episcopalian perspective and how that factors into deconstruction. Of course we gotta touch the hot topics in the news and this weeks' round of politics under the oligarchy. Tune In!…

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Crimea River 1:50:57

7d ago1:50:57

1:50:57

John talks about Trump continuing to trash Ukraine, calling President Zelenskyy foolish for not giving up Crimea, and suggesting the US will abandon peace talks. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat about the latest news, Trump, and what's trending in pop culture. Next, It's The God Squad featuring Dillon Cruz and Desimber Rose and they have a round hou…

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258. Trump's Easter 'Greeting', Douglas Murray Vs Dave Smith & Knowing Too Much At Church 1:30:53

8d ago1:30:53

1:30:53

In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to change. Th…

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The Stench of Muskrat in the Weeds 1:45:47

8d ago1:45:47

1:45:47

John this time talks about Trump's recent lying about how well the economy is doing when in actuality he is crashing it just like Herbert Hoover and he discusses first lady millionaire at birth apartheid nepo-baby McBratt-face Elon Musk. Telsa earnings dropped 71% and the company announced a dismal financial forecast. As a result, Elon is reportedl…

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Why Pontificate a Pontiff's Pontificate? 1:31:51

9d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

John honors the amazing life of Pope Francis and lambasts the GOP's criticism of him. Next, he speaks with Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani about some crazy politics in her state including Ron DeSantis' wife Casey running for governor and the false narratives being spread about immigration policies. Then, The Queen returns - Ms. Rhonda Hansome is back to…

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If There was No Death Penalty - Jesus Would Still Be Alive 1:27:28

10d ago1:27:28

1:27:28

John gives an update on Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in El Salvador then he discusses Dr. Mehmet Oz being sworn-in as Trump's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator at the White House. Plus, he talks about the death penalty in the U.S. on Good Friday. Then, he speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is …

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Easter Weekend Special: Mangesh Hattikudur - Professor Marlene Daut - Mike Drucker 1:06:03

12d ago1:06:03

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In this special holiday podcast - John interviews: host of The Part-Time Genius Podcast and co-founder of Mental Floss; Mangesh Hattikudur about his show and company; Professor Marlene Daut who talks about her book "THE FIRST & LAST KING of HAITI: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe"; and Emmy nominated comedy writer Mike Drucker who chats about …

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse is Not What They are Cutting - It's DOGE's Job Description 1:48:00

13d ago1:48:00

1:48:00

John's monologue today focuses on the guy defying RFK and PROVING autistic people CAN get things done - ELON the CON as his DOGE Bro/Brats unsystematically dismantle our government agencies and economy. According to the Wall Street Journal - despite DOGE's efforts - federal spending in the U.S. is now 7.4% HIGHER than last year. Then, John intervie…

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#040: Doing the Hard Work of Justice with Dr. Angela Parker and Dr. Chris Davies 56:34

14d ago56:34

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The Squad is Back with a Fabulous Guest Host, none other than THE Rev. Dr. Angela Parker, also known as "The Boozy Bible Scholar", and we are ecstatic to welcome Special Guest, Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies, a Celtic Spiritualist, Christ-Following, Queer Femme, Beekeeping Liturgist (YES, She's ALL THAT!) AND the Executive Minister of the Southern New En…

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The Trump Concentration Camp Gulag 2:04:14

14d ago2:04:14

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John gives an update of the continued fight to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the gulag in El Salvador and the latest stupidity from RFK Jr. who spoke of autistic children as humans unable to function and contribute to society, vowing to find the environmental causes behind a pandemic of autism he believes is being downplayed by corporate interests…

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How Divisive, Right Wing Fundamentalists Attack True Christianity 1:21:24

15d ago1:21:24

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Today, John discusses how the Trump Administration has ordered state department employees to report on any instances of co-workers displaying "anti-Christian bias" because they claim they are being persecuted and how right wing fundamentalist are saying Christianity is under attack to fund raise while not following the Jesus parts of the bible. The…

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Trump's Rendition of How to Rendition 1:32:43

16d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

This time, John gives an update of the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain…

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257. Is The Bible A Rorschach Test? 1:29:54

17d ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Find out how the Bible, and more specifically the story of "Jesus interaction with the woman caught in adultery," might be a Rorschach test revealing what you believe about sin, judgment, grace, forgiveness, etc. Politics and life got you on edge? Just focus on Jesus says Jeff. But what does that even mean, and how is it applicable in our day-to-da…

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The Price of Trusting a Scammer Con-Artist Grifter 1:14:45

17d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This time John's monologue focuses on the crashing economy after Trump's rollercoaster Tariff ride. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece in Rolling Stone "Democrats are (Slowly) Learning How to Fight Trump". And then finally - TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with John and listeners about pop culture …

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie - Keith Giles 1:02:27

19d ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, ‘Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass,’ and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Twitter: @SimonMoyaSmith Julie Francella is a mental health prof…

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War on the Poor: Wagging their Junk at the Impoverished and Marginalized 1:01:21

20d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

John talks about 3 issues: 1 The House passed a budget resolution from the Senate, clearing the way for the next phase of Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big beautiful bill” - the resolution also included the SAVE Act, which will require anyone registering to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate for proof of citizenship. Half of Americans …

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#039: White Christian Nationalism with Angela Denker 1:05:53

20d ago1:05:53

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We are back with a Special Guest! Author, Pastor, and Journalist Angela Denker joins us tonight to discuss her book "Disciples of White Jesus", The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Everywhere you look from social media to the White House, it is clear that there has been a measurable shift toward White Christian Nationalism that is disproportiona…

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The Art of the Pause: Taunting the World with Extortion Tariffs 1:26:19

21d ago1:26:19

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This time - John talks about Trump announcing a pause on nearly all U.S. trade partners which will drop to 10% for 90 days, but tariffs on China will jump to 125%. Then he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's tariff mayhem and his favorite TV shows. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz (AKA The God Squad) return to discuss the intersectio…

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IRS Agrees to Share Tax Data to ICE 1:59:09

22d ago1:59:09

1:59:09

John discusses the IRS illegally agreeing to share tax info to ICE to co-operate with Trump's deportation plans. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on immigration and the capitulation and groveling of law firms to bend to Trump's bullying. Next, John once again speaks with the Nati…

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A Tariffic Challenge to Avoid a Tariffying Future 1:27:30

23d ago1:27:30

1:27:30

John's monologue is 2 fold today. First, he talks about the escalating, dumpster fire Trade War imposed by Trump - then he discusses Justice John Roberts lifting the midnight deadline for the Trump Administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Then, he interviews autistic author, historian, and mystery n…

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The Story of Stuff 40:26

24d ago40:26

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John interviews the founding director of Paid Leave for All, Dawn Huckelbridge on paid family leave and what it means to America and the world. Then he interviews Sam Pearse from The Story of Stuff on corporate America’s single use plastic addiction. Prior to joining the Story of Stuff Project, Sam spent a decade campaigning on nuclear disarmament,…

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 45:38

26d ago45:38

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All things Native American with host John Fugelsang Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, "Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass" and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Twitter/ X: @…

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So the Penguins are Refusing to Pay the Tariffs 1:23:22

27d ago1:23:22

1:23:22

In todays episode - John first talks about far-right activist Laura Loomer having a secret meeting with Trump and then he fired at least three senior NSC officials. Loomer appeared to take credit for the firings in a post on X, writing, “You know how you know the NSC officials I reported to President Trump are disloyal people who have played a role…

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#038: The Trump Tariff Tumble and Reading Romans Right with Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano 1:02:35

28d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

The Trump Tariff Tumble is in full effect, and the global markets are reeling with uncertainty. But one thing you can count on is Dillon & Desimber hitting you with your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics! Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano, authors of "Reading Romans Right," will be joining us tonight for a theological dive into the Book of…

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The Foreign Country Doesn't Pay the Tariff - You Do 1:50:52

28d ago1:50:52

1:50:52

John's monologue focuses on Trump's new sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports which has sparked threats of retaliation from our allies. Then, he speaks with democratic strategist Ameshia Cross about the Trade War and Trump kidnapping people with no due process. Next, The God Squad AKA Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz return to discuss Pam Bondi and her cho…

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RFK Jr.'s Health Agency Bloodbath 1:22:53

29d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

In today's episode - John talks about Senator Cory Booker's dynamic, historic, record-breaking speech against Trump on the Senate floor. Then, he discusses the ramifications of RFK Jr. gutting our health agencies with thousands of people being laid off, the future of agencies like the CDC, CMS, and FDA are uncertain. Next, Professor Corey Brettschn…

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Why are We Lining the Pockets of Trump's Golf Pants? 1:24:52

1M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

John talks about the importance of celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility. He also discusses Trump charging millions of dollars to tax payers by constantly golfing at his own country clubs. Then, he speaks with foreign policy and international economy expert Matthew McGuire about the Signalgate debacle. Next, John interviews Fredri…

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Welcome to America - Now Get in the Van! 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

John's monologue this time is a mixed bag of stories. He talks about ICE's illegal arrest of Tufts University PhD grad student Rumeysa Ozturk; Utah's governor Spencer Cox turning a blind eye to his state banning LGBTQ pride flags; Trump’s so-called "Liberation Day" - April 2nd when reciprocal tariffs (in addition to others like car parts) are set t…

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Weekend Interviews: Yehuda Cohen, Clayton Fletcher, and Mike Campbell 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Three great interviews for this weekend. First John speaks with Yehuda Cohen who is the father of Nimrod Cohen, a 20 year old Israeli-American IDF soldier who was beaten and taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th 2023. Next, he interviews NYC-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer - Clayton Fletcher about his new book “The ROI of LOL: How Laughte…

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A (Dear John) Letter to Elise 1:27:51

1M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

The discussion today is about the panic of the GOP as their House majority slips away and Trump withdrawing his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik to be U.N. Ambassador. Then, John interviews award-winning comedy writer Felipe Torres Medina about his life in comedy and his new book “AMERICA, LET ME IN: A CHOOSE YOUR OWN IMMIGRATION STORY”. And windi…

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#037: Lies, Lies, and More Lies from the Trump Regime 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Lies, Lies, and MORE Lies from the Trump Regime this week... Upsets in Ruby Red District Special Elections... and plenty of Fundamental F*ckwittery to go around... let's talk about it!By Desimber Rose, Dillon Naber Cruz

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The Option of the Optics of an OpSec Oopsie 1:57:51

1M ago1:57:51

1:57:51

John's monologue discusses the continuing saga of Atlantic EIC Jeffrey Goldberg. Following a day of deflection, denials and attacks on his reporting; he published the content of the Signal group chat he was added to. The released messages show the top administration officials involved in the message thread were misleading at best, downright lying t…

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Make Child Labor Great Again 2:01:40

1M ago2:01:40

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John today discusses the Congressional hearings and the ridiculous excuses by the GOP over the leaked SIGNAL attack plan messages. He also talks about Florida governor Ron DeSantis trying to loosen child labor laws in his state to combat labor shortages due to his deportation of migrant workers. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider…

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Secrets of the Group Chat 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Today's monologue is about the Editor in Chief of The Atlantic who published a bombshell story detailing how he was accidentally added to a group text chain on the messaging app SIGNAL in which top Trump officials: Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, NSA Chief Mike Waltz, Lil' Nazi Stephen Miller and the freaking Vice President discussed impending m…

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256. We've Been Reading Romans Wrong! (Keith Giles & Matthew J Distefano 1:46:55

1M ago1:46:55

1:46:55

"For the longest time, Paul's Epistle to the Romans has been used to justify misogyny, homophobia, eternal conscious torment, and blind allegiance to the State. However, the truth is that the Apostle Paul never intended his letter to the Church in Rome to teach any of those things. That's why co-authors Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano have col…

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100 Years of Ignorance: Lessons from the Butler Act 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

In this episode, John tackles the pressing issues of our time, reflecting on the importance of education and science in society. He discusses the 100-year anniversary of the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in Tennessee, and how this historical moment mirrors today's struggles with misinformation and censorship. John also inte…

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Weekend Interviews: Rob Kutner, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, and John Lee Hooker Jr. 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

John jokes with comedy writer Rob Kutner on the entertainment world and his new book “The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting” (Wicked Son/Post Hill Press), a comedic survey of all of Jewish history. Then, he speaks with congresswoman from New Jersey - Bonnie Watson Coleman on Senator Chuck Schumer who's still defending voting with the GOP on the spendi…

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The Miseducation of Don and Elon 1:35:02

1M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

John's monologue this time discusses Trump's executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education," and to do so "to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law." Experts say this will devastate low income students and rural communities. Then, he we…

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#036: Dismantling the Country One Executive Order at a Time 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Ya'll know what time it is... let's get into the latest news and fundamental foolery all around the United States in the age of Donald Trump -- whether it's the Administration's purge of the Department of Education, Erasure of Historical Contributions of People of Color, or the violation of due process and civil rights. Tune in for your weekly dose…

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The Marginalized People Get Bullied First - YOU ARE NEXT 1:42:22

1M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

John begins by discussing the Venezuelans who were illegally exiled from the US without a trial. Then he talks about erasing non-white, non-male history from federal websites and Trump's comment to Laura Ingraham about respecting judges authority. Then, he jokes with the incredible Bob Cesca about Pop culture and everything Trump. The God Squad is …

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Misruling with an Iron Fist 1:15:50

1M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

This time, John does a deep dive into Trump's escalating defiance of court orders, attacks on judges, and controversial deportations, while also examining the role of key figures like Chuck Schumer in defending democratic institutions. He also discusses the injustice of the nearly 250 Venezuelans alleged by the White House to be gang members that h…

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