The Damage Report: December 20, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Brett Erlich

House Speaker Mike Johnson has resorted to ‘Plan C’ to fund the government, while a power struggle between Trump and Musk ensues. Dan Crenshaw rages when confronted on insider trading and a pay raise. Biden says he has no regrets about his presidency. DeSantis vows to veto a popular vote measure. Find out who John, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the Week. Report: massive rise in road rage shootings in red states. Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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1 hour, 10 minutes

December 19, 2024

The Damage Report: December 19, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Yasmin Khan

Trump turns House GOP against Speaker Johnson. Elon Musk is being floated for Speaker of the House. Bannon hits Speaker Johnson, labels him a Democrat. Elon Musk’s unhinged post-spree on spending bill. Trump responds to dems leadership snub of AOC. Gaetz threatens Congress after ethics committee vote. Police making arrests during Amazon strike. DeSantis vows to veto popular vote law if passed. Elon Musk posts racist images of Sen. Warren. MAGA candidate confuses ‘Star Wars’ prop for drone. James Comer welcomes Trump's corruption. Co-Host: Yasmin Khan

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1 hour, 9 minutes

December 18, 2024

The Damage Report: December 18, 2024

Hosts: Francesca Fiorentini Guests: Sharon Reed

Luigi Mangione has been charged with terrorism. New York considering a dedicated ‘CEO hotline’. CNN Journalist spreads insane & wrong lie about freed prisoner. Tucker Carlson finds a new dictator to shill for. House GOP lambasts Speaker Johnson’s spending plan. Republican anti-vax rhetoric escalates. SCOTUS case may massively expand religious exemptions. Greene makes a fool of herself as stunt backfires. Surprise! Flat Earther’s worldview dissolves in real time. Trump picks Hershel Walker for Ambassador of The Bahamas. Host: Francesca Fiorentini Co-Host: Sharon Reed

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1 hour, 13 minutes

December 17, 2024

The Damage Report: December 17, 2024

Hosts: Jayar Jackson Guests: Maz Jobrani

Trump held his first post-election conference where he announced a lawsuit against an Iowa pollster. Details emerge from the Abundant Life school shooting in Wisconsin. Pelosi-backed challenger, Gerry Connolly, beats AOC in a pre-vote test. LA Times owner advises staff not to write pieces criticizing Trump. NY Judge preserves Trump’s felony conviction. Bernie Sanders uncovers the disturbing reality at Amazon.

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1 hour, 12 minutes

December 16, 2024

The Damage Report: December 16, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Francesca Fiorentini

Jordan Neely’s killer joins Trump & Vance at football game. US Rep Brandon Gill: ‘We need more Daniel Pennys’. Bernie Sanders sounds alarm on U.S. wealth inequality. Sanders also responds to a preemptive pardon plan. MAGA turns on Lindsey Graham after he contradicts Trump. Speaker Johnson in trouble with House GOP… again. ABC News pays $15 million to Trump. Concern over unidentified drones rises. Another judge forgoes retirement following Trump's win. Elon Musk’s mom has thoughts on parenting. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini

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1 hour, 12 minutes

December 13, 2024

The Damage Report: December 13, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Brett Erlich

Musk’s charity failed to meet basic IRS donation requirements. Trump can’t guarantee he will lower grocery prices. MAGA is pushing a conspiracy about a post-inauguration ‘Plandemic.’ GOP lawmakers urge Trump to cut the IRS' Direct File program. Trump to add federal judges. Find out who John, Brett, and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the Week. The Biden administration sells border wall materials and plans to veto a bill that allows Australian teens are targeting gay men, claiming to hunt pedophiles. Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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1 hour, 15 minutes

December 12, 2024

The Damage Report: December 12, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Francesca Fiorentini

Progressive lawmakers support the public's response to the greed of healthcare companies. Trump wants the rich to bribe their way out of regulations. Manchin and Sinema voted to take away the NLRB from Democrats. Nancy Mace alleged she was assaulted by a ‘pro-trans’ man. Republican women are shocked they are not being represented in Trump’s administration. North Carolina GOP tried to throw away ballots in the state’s Supreme Court race. Meta’s Zuckerberg gives $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund. Biden pardons 1,500 Americans in the largest single-day act of clemency. Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini

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1 hour, 10 minutes

December 11, 2024

The Damage Report: December 11, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Jayar Jackson

Republicans are plotting a scheme to block Trump’s nominations. Newsmax banned criticism of Pete Hegseth on air after Trump’s meltdown. Manhattan prosecutors won’t dismiss Trump’s hush money case. A federal judge halted the largest supermarket merger in history. Marjorie Taylor Greene is worried about Medicare for all. A judge rejected The Onion’s purchase of Info Wars. Postmaster General covers his ears during a critical congressional hearing. Democrats are fighting to get rid of the popular vote, according to Trump. Co-Host: Jayar Jackson

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1 hour, 10 minutes

December 10, 2024

The Damage Report: December 10, 2024

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Aida Rodriguez

A suspect has been arrested in the murder of the United Healthcare CEO. A study finds that the majority of Americans support Medicare for All. Trump is open to eliminating childhood vaccines, considered an “act of war.” Trump cannot decide his stance on abortion pills. A federal appeals court upholds the ban or sale of TikTok. Trump is considering Kari Lake as an ambassador to Mexico. Joe Manchin and Peter Welch propose SCOTUS reform imposing term limits. Co-Host: Aida Rodriguez

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1 hour, 10 minutes

December 9, 2024

The Damage Report: December 9, 2024

Hosts: Sharon Reed Guests: Brett Erlich

Rebel forces have overthrown the Syrian government and the warmongers are already pressuring Trump to get involved once he takes office. Mitch McConnell slams Trump over his foreign policy stance. Bernie Sanders says he agrees with RFK Jr over the food industry. The man who choked a homeless man on a subway was acquitted. Steelworkers say they feel ‘gut-punched’ over Trump’s latest move. Trump says he wants to deport U.S. citizens. Lara Trump says her ‘track record’ and not her name will get her the Florida senate seat. Host: Sharon Reed Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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1 hour, 10 minutes

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