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The Humanist Report

Summary: The Humanist Report is a progressive political podcast that analyzes political news stories through the lens of humanism. This podcast is hosted by Mike Figueredo, a Ph.D student of public policy and political activist.

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 Episode 246: 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:28:17

In this episode we’ll focus on civil rights including the Supreme Court’s ruling on workplace discrimination for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, along with Trump’s rule change that opens the door to discrimination against transgender Americans in healthcare. We’ll also continue our coverage of Black Lives Matter (including Rayshard Brooks, Robert Fuller, and Malcom Harsch), why we must #DefundThePolice, medical bills COVID-19 survivors are getting, the race between Eliot Engel and Jamaal Bowman, and finally, close out the show by talking to 2020 congressional candidate Isiah James who gives us a campaign update and brilliantly breaks down why simply “reforming” the police isn’t going to suffice.

 Episode 245: Trump’s America Burns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:26

In this episode we’ll continue our coverage of the nationwide #BlackLivesMatter protests and discuss more police abuse as well as the urgent need to defund the police. We’ll also grapple with other potential solutions and talk about the impact these protests are having on the 2020 general election. We’ll also discuss key primary races involving Ed Markey, Mitch McConnell and Eliot Engel and close the show by talking to 2020 congressional candidate Lisa Savage, who explains how ranked choice voting in Maine has changed the game for Green Party candidates such as herself.

 Episode 244: No Justice, No Peace | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:11:11

In this episode we focus exclusively on the important conversation taking place in America that was catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd; the protests, the aftermath, and the subsequent crackdown by states and Trump, the Democratic Party’s response, and much more. #BlackLivesMatter

 Episode 243: The Failed State Of America | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:23:16

A pandemic is ravaging communities across the country, state-sanctioned murder of unarmed black Americans happens regularly, widespread voter suppression hasn’t been this prevalent in decades… it’s time to face the fact that America is not a democracy, nor is it a functioning regime. America is a failed state. We’ll discuss this week’s events that make that conclusion obvious—George Floyd, Trump’s attack on mail-in voting, GOP’s renewed effort to gut social security, etc.—and close the show with an uplifting interview featuring 2020 candidate for the U.S. Senate Paula Jean Swearengin.

 Episode 242: Progress in a Post-Bernie 2020 Era | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:53

Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is over, but that doesn’t mean the left is going to stop fighting for progress. In this episode we’ll talk about the ongoing battle to change the country and how progressive congressional candidates are picking up major momentum with endorsements from Marianne Williamson (and how Elizabeth Warren is failing them). We’ll also talk to 2020 congressional candidate Kara Eastman who just won her primary and will get a rematch with Republican Don Bacon in Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district in November. She nearly beat him in 2018 and is back to finish the job. She’ll also explain how her grassroots campaign will continue to organize during a pandemic.

 Episode 241: Something To Fight For | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:43:57

In this episode we’ll discuss the ongoing crisis plaguing the world as well as the political climate we’re in that makes matters even worse. Additionally, we’ll dunk on Dave Rubin, debunk Tucker Carlson’s propaganda, and also talk about Trump’s hypocrisy on vote-by-mail, Bernie and Biden’s task forces, an unexpected progressive victory, Susan Collins’ seat, Pelosi’s Heroes Act, and more.

 Episode 240: I Believe Tara Reade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:39:22

Joe Biden confronts Tara Reade’s allegations publicly for the first time. We’ll talk about the aftermath of this as well as the subsequent meltdown centrists had, which lead to a fierce smear-the-victim campaign comparable to the one we saw against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in 2018. We’ll also talk about the right-wing anti-quarantine protests, what went wrong for Bernie Sanders in 2020, and finally, we’ll close the show by talking to 2020 Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins.

 Episode 239: Don’t Pretend Joe Biden Is Acceptable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:43:49

In this episode we’ll continue our coverage of Trump’s bungling of the COVID-19 pandemic and we’ll discuss calls for Bernie Sanders to unsuspend his campaign after new evidence regarding Tara Reade’s #MeToo allegations bolsters her account of what Joe Biden allegedly did to her in the 1990s. Additionally, New York’s Board of Elections effectively cancelled the Democratic Primary. We’ll discuss what progressives said in response and action Andrew Yang is taking to challenge their decision. Also, now that Bernie’s 2020 campaign is over, some of his former aides quickly became turncoats and chose to sell their souls for a career in Democratic Party politics. Finally, we’ll talk to Jordan Chariton about his bombshell report about Flint, Michigan and former Republican Governor Rick Snyder’s overt corruption.

 Episode 238: Fight The Reactionary Right | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:53:32

In this episode we’ll discuss the anti-quarantine protests that swept the nation and how these reactionaries threaten us all. We’ll also discuss Joe Biden’s incompetent 2020 campaign, Democrats’ incompetence, media bias against Bernie, Fox News, Republicans’ attempt to cut social security, and more!

 Episode 237: Biden’s Boot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:11:30

In this episode we’ll talk about Donald Trump’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and also discuss Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Joe Biden as well as the ongoing scolding by centrists that demand Bernie Bros fall in line and become bootlickers for Biden. We’ll also discuss Tara Reade’s #MeToo story, Labour’s sabotage of Jeremy Corbyn, gun girl, and we’ll speak to Dr. Harvey J. Kaye about his latest book.

 Episode 236: Long Live The King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:37:49

It happened. Bernie Sanders ended his 2020 presidential campaign. In this episode we’ll talk about the movement and where the left goes from here. Additionally, we’ll discuss what Joe Biden needs to do to win over Bernie Sanders’ supporters.

 Episode 235: Hell No, Joe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:35:26

In this episode we’ll follow up with our coverage of COVID-19 and talk about the state of the 2020 Democratic Party primary and why it’s imperative that Joe Biden be defeated. We’ll also discuss a new Politico article that alleges Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is pivoting to appease the establishment as well as liberals’ pearl-clutching over Briahna Joy Gray’s tweet about healthcare.

 Episode 234: End Stage Capitalism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:51:29

In this episode we’ll talk about the utterly psychopathic response to COVID-19 by Trump’s administration and Republican pundits. Additionally, Joe Biden’s faceplants while Bernie Sanders handles this global pandemic with grace, and we’ll look at data showing how low-wage workers are disproportionately at risk of being exposed to COVID-19.

 Episode 233: Pandemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:20:51

In this episode we’ll talk about the latest Democratic debate, the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the results from Super Tuesday 3, and what the left should do going forward.

 Episode 232: Joe Biden Is Not Electable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:06:11

In this episode we’ll talk about the strategy Bernie Sanders needs to implement going forward, Hillary’s latest round of attacks, Elizabeth Warren’s betrayal of the left, the Super Tuesday 2 election results, #VoteBLueNoMatterWho, COVID-19 and more!

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