Tag: Alan Grayson

Congressman Alan Grayson Talks Midterms- Episode 988

The New York Times calls Florida Congressman Alan Grayson “The Liberals’ Problem Child.” Conservative Columnist George Will calls him “The worst politician in America.” He is known for such chestnuts as, “If you get sick, America, the Republicans’ health care plan is this: Die quickly.” As well as, “I have trouble listening to what Dick Cheney says sometimes because of the blood that drips from his teeth while he’s talking.” Congressman Alan Grayson, a Democrat, represented FL 9th District(2013–2017), and represented FL 8th District(2009–2011). He returns to talk midterms, and what Democrats are actually doing right in the lead up to Tuesday.

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World Politics Review’s Judah Grunstein 

Judah Grunstein the editor chief of World Politics Review, reports from Paris on France’s new President and what that means for both the French safety net and stability inEurope. Judah also explains the situation in Qatar and why it’s a flashpoint Americans must pay attention to. Judah also attempts to disabuse David of the notion that life is better in France than here in America.
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Wisconsin, Why It Matters

Originally Broadcast June 5, 2012. Howie Klein is the founder and treasurer of Act Blue the Political Action Committee that supports progressive causes. He also writes daily for Down With Tyranny and is a frequent contributor to Crooks And Liars. Howie is perhaps best known for his role as President of Reprise Records from 1989 to 2001. He is also an adjunct professor of music at McGill University in Montreal, where he sometimes lectures. Along with Kevin Rooney and Rick Overton. Portions of today’s program were written by Ben Zelevansky.

 

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