The Damage Report: September 29, 2023

Hosts: Rayyvana Guests: Brett Erlich

Dianne Feinstein has passed away at 90. We discuss her legacy and what happens next. The House GOP’s first hearing on the Biden Impeachment was a chaotic mess. Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz are continuing to fight as a government shutdown is imminent. A Republican introduces a bill to ban abortion pills nationwide. A California bill aims to protect sexual assault survivors from being sued by their attackers. The Barbie movie has resulted in people getting emotional support dolls. A new analysis shows that Trump’s tax cuts have made billionaires even richer. Find out who Rayyvana, Brett and you have given the dishonor of Garbage Person of the Week! Host: Rayyvana Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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1 hour, 15 minutes

September 28, 2023

The Damage Report: September 28, 2023

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini Guests: Farron Cousins

We go over the highlights from the combative second GOP debate. Trump lashes out after his company was found to have frauded bankers. The House is still in chaos as a government shutdown is days away. Tucker Carlson interviews fellow prime-time fire Bill O’Reilly. Fox News attempted to paint Seattle as crime-ridden and was mocked. Host: Francesca Fiorentini Co-Host: Farron Cousins

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1 hour, 14 minutes

September 27, 2023

The Damage Report: September 27, 2023

Hosts: Jayar Jackson Guests: Rayyvana

Biden makes history and walks the United Auto Workers picket line. Bob Menendez makes his first court appearance on his bribery charges as more democrats are calling for his resignation. The Supreme Court refuses to revive Alabama’s GOP congressional map. Ron DeSantis dismantled a black congressional district. Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to relieve student lunch debt. A school in Ireland is offering a degree in online influencing. A GOP donor wants a refund after a campaign hires Corey Lewandowski. More GOP voters are souring on the electoral college. Host: Jayar Jackson Co-Host: Rayyvana

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1 hour, 13 minutes

September 26, 2023

The Damage Report: September 26, 2023

Hosts: Jayar Jackson Guests: Trae Crowder

Trump once again gets his rally to boo Lindsey Graham while he rants about whales. DeSantis is under pressure amid the upcoming second GOP debate. Gavin Newsom is making his moves to enter the national spotlight. Conservatives are upset at NFL’s Travis Kelce for the stupidest reason. Ted Cruz is trying to rewrite history over his infamous Cancun trip. GOP Rep. Paul Gosar goes on a homophobic rant against Mark Milley. A sportswear company markets itself to white nationalists. Host: Jayar Jackson Co-Host: Trae Crowder

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1 hour, 12 minutes

September 25, 2023

The Damage Report: September 25, 2023

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini Guests: Nina Turner

Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted on bribery charges and is facing calls to resign within his own party. The Writers Guild and studios have reached a tentative agreement. The United Auto Workers have expanded their strike while Biden prepares to visit them this week. AIPAC is targeting progressives and the black caucus has remained silent. A new report shows that Clarence Thomas has secretly attended Koch donor events. A mother was sentenced to prison for providing her daughter with abortion pills. Host: Francesca Fiorentini Co-Host: Sen. Nina Turner

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1 hour, 12 minutes

September 22, 2023

The Damage Report: September 22, 2023

Hosts: Rayyvana Guests: Brett Erlich

Kevin McCarthy is fuming at the House GOP for tanking his latest spending bill. Democrats are weighing whether to help McCarthy to avoid a government shutdown. Lin Wood assures MAGA he hasn’t flipped on Trump in the Georgia case. Matt Schlapp gave a laughable excuse as to why he’s banned from appearing on Fox. Half a million people including children were mistakenly dropped from receiving Medicaid. Republicans have introduced a bill allowing attacks on abortion clinics. Taylor Swift’s post urging her followers to register to vote has broken records. Find out who Rayyvana, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week! Host: Rayyvana Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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1 hour, 14 minutes

September 21, 2023

The Damage Report: September 21, 2023

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini Guests: W Mondale Robinson

We go over the combative hearing between AG Merrick Garland and the House Judiciary Committee. Ron Desantis’ nonsense “war on woke” has resulted in a mass exodus of educators. Desantis was also busted touting fake crime stats. There’s breaking news over at Fox as they battle two lawsuits about their lies on the 2020 election. Lin Wood assures MAGA he hasn’t flipped on Trump in the Georgia case. Former Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson is accusing Giuliani of groping her. A MAGA supporter believes Trump will help with her medical bills. A teacher was fired for showing her 8th grade class an Anne Frank graphic novel. Host: Francesca Fiorentini Co-Host: Mondale Robinson

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1 hour, 13 minutes

September 20, 2023

The Damage Report: September 20, 2023

Hosts: Jayar Jackson Guests: Rayyvana

Kevin McCarthy is losing his hold on the House GOP as we get closer to a government shutdown. More GOP members are open to removing McCarthy as speaker. Tim Scott calls to fire the UAW strikers while trying to dodge stupid questions about his love life. Pennsylvania’s Governor announces a new program for automatic voter registration. Biden is creating an office for gun violence prevention. Marjorie Taylor Greene is publishing a “tell all” book. A state trooper has retired after using the PIT maneuver on the wrong car. A black student received additional suspension over his locs. Katy Perry is accused of trying to take the home of a war vet.

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1 hour, 11 minutes

September 19, 2023

The Damage Report: September 19, 2023

Hosts: Jayar Jackson Guests: Jackson White

Trump apparently used classified documents to write to-do lists for his staff. Meanwhile, he’s decided to skip the second debate and post a horrific post for Rosh Hashanah. Kevin McCarthy and Ron DeSantis are fighting over Trump and government funding. The GOP is crying over Chuck Schumer loosening the Senate dress code. There’s infighting among the House GOP over a potential government shutdown. Analysts are warning of the increase of election deniers leading in national elections. Lauren Boebert is still facing criticism over her behavior at a Beetlejuice show. The Indiana AG is still attacking the hospital that gave a child rape victim an abortion. A preacher is caught peddling bleach as a treatment for autism. Host: Jayar Jackson Co-Host: Jackson White

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1 hour, 12 minutes

September 18, 2023

The Damage Report: September 18, 2023

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini Guests: Nina Turner

Meet the Press has a super softball interview with Trump. We give you the latest on the UAW strike as it enters its 4th day. Texas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted on all corruption charges. Evangelicals seem to have lost a bit of political power. California is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle the issue of smash-and-grab thefts. Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault and abuse. The Ebony Alert meant to help with missing black children is awaiting a signature from Gavin Newsom. Host: Francesca Fiorentini Co-Host: Sen. Nina Turner

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1 hour, 12 minutes

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