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Southpaws 3-21-25 Pod

This is the last weekly episode of Southpaws. This show may return as a monthly, quarterly, or as special programming. Thank you to all of the Pacifica Radio affiliates who have carried our show over the years. It really meant a lot to me. Darren discussed these topics: Social Security recipients can no longer verify their identity over the phone beginning March 31. This means that millions of recipients would have to make an in person visit to a Social Security office or use the computer to verify their identity. The Trump administration is doing this to remove people from the rolls. The Trump administration is calling property damage attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships "domestic terrorism." Darren once again explained to listeners that property damage is not violence or domestic terrorism. Democrats have an identity crisis that could ruin their chances of winning races in 2026. "60 Minutes" on CBS is going after the Trump administration in spite of a $20 Billion lawsuit Trump filed against the network. The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be in no hurry to rule on birthright citizenship. And Judge James "Jeb" Boasberg is demanding answers from the Justice Department over deportation flights to El Salvador after he approved an injunction against the deportations. Hammer Time: The ten Senators who voted for the Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next six months get the Hammer Time award this week.

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Southpaws 3-7-25 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump repeatedly lied and made exaggerated claims during his address to a joint session of Congress. His address sounded more like a political speech than it did a State of the Union address. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was ejected during the speech when he interrupted Trump. On Thursday, he was censured by Congress. A second federal judge extended a block to keep the Trump administration from freezing funding. Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Darren explained some of the things the department does. And Darren has no sympathy for government workers who voted for Trump and are now fired by him. Hammer Time: Ten Democrats voted in favor of censuring Rep. Al Green.

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Southpaws 2-14-25 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence on a 52-48 vote. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote against her. Donald Trump is refusing to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Darren explains what the law does and what could happen going forward. The Department of Justice has ordered prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Inspector generals who were fired by Trump have filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back. Elon Musk brought his human shield, I mean young son, to the Oval Office to defend what the Department of Government Efficiency is doing. The White House barred two Associated Press reporters from covering events because the AP Stylebook won't refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Inflation grew last month, with the consumer price index increasing 3 percent. And a judge has ordered Louisiana State University to reinstate a professor who was removed from the classroom because of comments he made against the Governor of Louisiana and Donald Trump.

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Southpaws 2-7-25 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Thousands of protesters came out across the country Wednesday to speak out against the Trump Administration and Project 2025. Now Trump wants to take over the Gaza Strip and redevelop it, forcing Palestinians from their homeland (ethnic cleansing). Palestinians say they won't leave the Gaza Strip. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in favor of Trump's Gaza Strip proposal and is also in favor of dismantling USAID. A Justice Department official said that FBI agents who simply followed orders won't be fired for probing Trump's involvement in the January 6 traitorous riot or the classified documents case. Darren doesn't believe the official. Meanwhile, FBI agents have sued the Trump administration to keep their names from being published. They're fearful of retaliation from the January 6 criminals who have been pardoned. Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and will stop funding UNRWA, which is assisting Palestinian refugees. Elon Musk said he deleted a government program that oversaw the IRS Direct File program, but Direct File is still working for American taxpayers. And a judge has blocked Trump's plan to offer buyouts for federal employees.

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Southpaws 1-31-25

Darren discussed these topics: A Blackhawk helicopter crashed mid-air into an American Eagle jet at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC late Wednesday evening. 67 people died with no survivors. Trump rescinded a memo freezing federal funding grants after a judge blocked the freeze from taking place. The proposed freeze is just one of many things Trump has proposed to expand his power. Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Darren talked about what that means to undocumented and documented migrants. Caroline Kennedy warned senators that her cousin Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was a predator before his confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services. More people disagree with RFK, Jr.'s views on raw milk, vaccines, and health policy overall than agree. And U.S. children fall further behind in reading scores, but gain a slight improvement in math scores. Hammer Time: Former Michigan Republican Party co-chair Meshawn Maddock, who is currently under criminal indictment for her role in the fake electors scandal, called Michigan's Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State "witches" during a speech while stumping to become party chair. 

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Southpaws 1-10-25 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down. McDonald's announced that they're rolling back their diversity policies while Costco remains steadfast in their diversity program. The Biden Administration issued a rule that removes medical debt from credit reports. Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened Disney over ABC's retransmission rights with their affiliates. The Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners gave a $454,000 grant to a pro-life group, possibly threatening the county's Title X position. The Justice Department intends to release only part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump. The Supreme Court decided 5-4 to allow Trump's New York sentencing in his hush money case to happen. And the Justice Department accused six major landlords of price fixing and collusion to keep rents high.

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Southpaws 1-3-25 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: 15 people are dead and 35 injured after a terrorist drove through the crowd on busy Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on New Years Day. And we spend the rest of the hour looking back at the life and career of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100.

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Southpaws 12-20-24 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione now faces federal charges that could get him the death penalty. Darren explained why these charges are bogus and talked about the idea of jury nullification. A jacket supposedly worn by Mangione is flying off store shelves. AT&T plans to end landline phone service in over 20 states, including Michigan, by the end of 2029. The House Ethics Committee has secretly voted to release the Matt Gaetz report. Wisconsin police are silent about the details of the latest school shooting. They refuse to release the names of the school shooting victims. Darren stated that the public has a right to know. The federal government could partially shut down if a spending bill isn't passed by Friday, December 20. Russia claimed that they have detained a suspect in the bombing that killed a top Russian General. And a new poll shows what Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his health stances. Hammer Time: Talk show host Stephanie Miller says that we shouldn't celebrate Luigi Mangione. Hammer Time: The now former McDonald's employee who ratted out Mangione won't get any of the reward money because she called 911 instead of the tip hotline. Darren said that the caller is a class traitor.

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Southpaws 12-6-24 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: New York City Police continue searching for the suspect in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pete Hegseth's nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense may be in trouble after allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking have been exposed. Trump is trying to take credit for the Biden brokered cease fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Outgoing North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed legislation that would put more power in the hands of Republicans. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed bills restricting bathroom access for transgender students all the way through college age. And conservative radio host Mark Levin is launching a new podcast with the president of Hillsdale College. Darren believes it's time for a commercial progressive broadcast network.

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Southpaws 11-15-24 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Republican Senator John Thune (R-SD) has been elected the new incoming Senate Majority Leader. Donald Trump has nominated Matt Gaetz to head up the Department of Justice. Gaetz had resigned from Congress on Wednesday just before the release of an ethics report about him. The Republicans win control of the House, having gained 218 seats this election. Liberals are putting the pressure on Senate Democrats to confirm more of President Joe Biden's judicial picks while they can. Satire website The Onion has purchased the assets of Alex Jones' Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. House Republican leaders are begging Donald Trump to quit picking Congressmen for Cabinet positions. A FEMA worker has been fired for instructing other workers to avoid houses with Donald Trump signs in their yard. Darren questioned how Ottawa County and Allegan County, Michigan have gained nearly 70,000 voters on their rolls in the last eight years. Darren believes that the election was stolen from the Democrats through voter roll purges and ballot challenges. And Southpaws is now on Bluesky.

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Southpaws 11-8-24 Pod

Darren shared some of his views of the Presidential election. Other stories include: The blame game starts as some people within the Harris campaign blame President Biden for not stepping aside earlier. Republicans take control of the White House and the Senate but the House of Representatives is still up for grabs. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has called for a special session of the legislature to protect liberal policies from the Trump administration. And abortion rights proposals pass in Missouri but fail in Florida.

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Southpaws 11-1-24 Pod

Darren briefly talked about covering the Kamala Harris campaign with special correspondent Katy J. He played clips from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) and First Lady Michelle Obama. Other topics: Voting rights groups worry AI models are generating inaccurate and misleading responses for Spanish speaking voters. Nicky Jam withdrew his endorsement of Donald Trump over comedians garbage comment about Puerto Rico. A Pennsylvania judge put a challenge of Elon Musks $1 Million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold. Musk's legal team wants the case moved to Federal Court; Pennsylvania's Attorney General wants it kept in State Court. Both parties are spending huge amounts of money for Senate races this election cycle. A new poll finds Americans are anxious about the election. Donald Trump called former Rep. Liz Cheney (R) a war hawk and that she should stand there "with nine guns shooting at her". And the Washington Post has lost 250,000 subscribers after owner Jeff Bezos pulled the editorial board's endorsement of Kamala Harris at the last minute.

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Southpaws 10-25-24 Pod

Darren spent most of the show covering an article in The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg about Donald Trump wishing his generals were more like Adolf Hitler's. Other topics: MAGA Inc., a Trump super-PAC, sent out fake Medicare cancellation notices to people in Arizona. A Georgia judge blocks a controversial ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results. A suspect has been arrested in the shootings of a Democratic National Committee office in Arizona. And Macomb County, Michigan prosecutor Peter Lucido (R) may be in hot water.

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Southpaws 10-18-24 Pod

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Southpaws 10-11-24 Pod

Darren has a special message for those undecided and third party voters. Other topics include: Donald Trump allies threaten Deloitte contracts after employee leaks JD Vance comments. Officials debunk Trump's truly dangerous Hurricane Helene lies. North Carolinas second-largest newspaper condemns Trump for ridiculous Helene response falsehoods. Horrified parents speak out after a Pennsylvania school installs viewing windows in trans-inclusive restrooms. Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme. Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governors 400-year veto. Trump says migrants who have committed murder have introduced "a lot of bad genes in our country." And Rudy Giulianis son says his dad gifted him 4 World Series rings sought by Georgia election workers.

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Southpaws 10-4-24 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Vice Presidential candidates Tim Walz (D) and JD Vance (R) had a debate on Tuesday. We cover some of the big takeaways from it. Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have a few curveballs thrown at them in the form of a hurricane, a port strike, and Iran lobbing missiles at Israel. Coverage of Hurricane Helene and the damage it left behind. The Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners agreed to the budget for the health department, but they removed a $900,000 state grant because of the word "Covid". Trump said that he won't participate in a "60 Minutes" election special. The Luzerne County, Pennsylvania manager is being sued after she said she won't put out drop boxes for absentee ballots this election. And NBC News commentator Nicolle Wallace said that JD Vance "mansplained" when he talked over the female moderators of the debate while his microphone was muted.

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Southpaws 9-27-24 Pod

Darren discussed these topics: Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are criss crossing the country to get their message out to swing state voters. New polling shows that Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz is more popular than Republican JD Vance. This new polling was released just before their upcoming debate. Vice President Kamala Harris is more popular among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations than Donald Trump. Harris is skipping the Al Smith charity dinner this year to campaign in battleground states. Trump said he's going. Machinists striking against Boeing said the company's latest offer to workers isn't good enough. Top staffers for Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson have quit the campaign after CNN reported that Robinson allegedly made racist and sexist comments on a porn website's message board. A West Virginia state senator was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. A union representative said that West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is late on paying worker health insurance costs. This involves the Greenbrier, a hotel that the Justice family owns. And the Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit.