Historian and Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about her new book, Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present. She discusses why Donald Trump has the same traits as other strongman leaders throughout history, how he convinced 74 million people to vote for him, her collection of Trump memes, and what […]
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Election Day Final Thoughts
Justin and Corey share their Election Day final thoughts. Corey talks about why Democrats should acknowledge reality: that Joe Biden and Democratic U.S. Senate challengers have a very good shot of winning. Corey makes the case for why this should propel us in the final few days and how donating, phone banking, and volunteering on […]
Town Hall Duels and Aisha Fukushima on Social Justice and the Power of Music
Corey Hill joins Justin Cross to talk about the dueling Biden-Trump town halls and the nomination process of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Corey also talks with social justice strategist, recording artist, and founder of Raptivism, Aisha Fukushima. They cover making music and finding connections during a pandemic, intersectionality in social justice movements, and the enduring […]
Ideology of Convenience: Florida Representative Anna Eskamani talks about the failed COVID-19 response in Florida and around the United States
Florida Representative (FL-47) Anna Eskamani joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about the lack of leadership in Florida and the United States in response to COVID-19. Representative Eskamani talks with Corey Hill about why President Donald Trump doesn’t care about public health and why local leadership must step up in order to help […]
Game: “Tweets from Deadbeats” – High School Reunion Edition
The Just In News podcast team plays another rousing game of “Tweets from Deadbeats” where we exam the Twitter feed of Donald Trump and his fellow goons. We also talk about the demise of Justin’s TV-watching career, why everyone should attend their high school reunion, and Minna and Biscuit (Justin’s dogs) make cameo appearances. Finally, […]
Game: “Tweets from Deadbeats” – Haters and Losers Edition
The Just In News Podcast team gets together (over the phone, of course) to play the first-ever edition of “Tweets from Deadbeats.” The JIN team brings their favorite Trump tweets including a few about “haters and losers,” and Justin quizzes them on recent tweets from Donald Trump and the terrible people around him, including Don […]
Get Your ‘Ridin’ with Biden’ Tramp Stamps + Capitalism Meets Coronavirus for Free Breadsticks
Justin recaps the second not-so-Super Tuesday for Bernie Sanders and talks about how Democrats must be Biden-or-bust to beat Stalin’s fluffer. He also discusses capitalism and the coronavirus with Just In News Executive Producer Corey Hill. Corey talks about how the Olive Garden doesn’t give its employees paid sick leave and how free breadsticks could […]
Mike Levin Interview – Democratic Nominee in California’s 49th Congressional District
Mike Levin joins Justin to talk about his run for California’s hotly contested 49th district in which Darrell Issa is deciding to retire from (perhaps to go make more car alarm money). Mike talks about gun control, potential impeachment of Donald Trump and, most importantly, his favorite U2 song.
Austin Frerick Interview – Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
Former Obama Treasury Department official, Austin Frerick, joins Justin to talk about his run for congress in the Iowa’s 3rd District. Austin talks about why he’s dressing up as the Monopoly man, his love of the Olive Garden, gun control, and his klan of Donald Trump voters support him. We also talk craft beer, and […]