DSR 10/19/20: The Bolivian Comeback

DSR 10/19/20: The Bolivian Comeback

Author: District Sentinel Radio October 20, 2020 Duration: 19:26
-Socialists win presidential election in Bolivia, MAS mass movement forces reactionary right and US imperialists to back down -Government inquiry set to investigate Trump admin covid-19 misinformation campaign -Obama era homecare work minimum wage/overtime rule hasn’t adversely impacted earnings or hours, more homecare workers are now full time. -Supreme Court takes up new case, looks set to approve Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” attack on asylum seekers music by Adam Fligsten www.adamfligsten.com Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Behind the headlines and official statements, there’s a deeper story about how power operates in Washington, D.C. District Sentinel Radio, from journalists Sam Sacks and Sam Knight, digs into those stories. This isn't a recap of the day's news; it's the podcast extension of their watchdog journalism at The District Sentinel News Co-op, dedicated to holding institutions accountable and following threads that others might overlook. Each episode builds on their cooperative reporting, offering context, interviews, and analysis that goes beyond the surface. You'll hear the specifics of policy fights, the impact of local decisions, and the often-overlooked human elements within the political machinery. It’s for anyone who suspects there’s more to the narrative and wants reporting that questions the official line. Tune in for a direct, unvarnished look at the forces shaping the district and the country, grounded in a persistent, cooperative model of journalism.
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DSR 12/8/20: Office of Licking Boots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:30
-Setting the stage to pander to the right, the Biden team is planning a White House conservative liaison -Biden nominates Raytheon board member and Pine Island Capital partner, ex-Gen. Lloyd Austin, as his Defense Secret…
DSR 12/7/20: Pandemic Relief (for Boeing) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
-In a Friday news dump, the Pentagon announced that it would give $63 million in assistance to Boeing using CARES Act money -40 percent of companies that took coronavirus relief loans and grants told workers to take time…
DSR 12/2/20: Chip Chat: "Go Wild on Iran" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:57
On this week's edition of Chip Chat we examine the recent assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist. music by Adam Fligsten www.adamfligsten.com Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel
DSR 12/1/20: Looking Forward to Vaccine Bungling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:00
-GAO survey finds that most state governments are at least somewhat concerned about proper covid vaccine distribution -9 million people still hadn’t received their $1,200 stimulus checks in September -SCOTUS hears case o…
DSR 11/30/20: Here Comes Biden’s Shitty Cabinet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:43
-President-elect taps Tony Blinken’s consulting company for key roles in his administration -Will OMB be scolding regulators at 2:30 a.m. to be more friendly to businesses? Neera Tanden was named to lead the agency -Hot…
DSR 11/18/20: Chip Chat: Trump's Forever Wars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:27
On this week's Chip Chat we discuss Trump's plans for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, the foreign policy team Joe Biden is putting together is concerning as hell. Music by Adam Fligsten www. Adamfligsten.com Subscr…
DSR 11/17/20: Too Busy for Pandemic Relief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:33
-Mitch McConnell puts presidential nominees on the Senate schedule with the country needing pandemic relief more with every passing day -Gold bug charlatan nominated to Fed fails procedural vote after Chuck Grassley quar…
DSR 11/16/20: Rats Flee the Sinking Ship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
-President Trump cheered on fascist violence in streets of DC this weekend, but he’s laying off campaign staffers and one of his agency leaders is retiring early -States implement new emergency measures with covid-19 cas…
DSR 11/11/20: Chip Chat: The Coup Comes Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:23
For this edition of Chip Chat we talk to journalist Chip Gibbons about the soft coup play at home and how similar tactics have been used to justify overthrowing governments abroad. Music by Adam Fligsten www.adamfligsten…
DSR 11/10/20: No US Embassy in Washington? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:41
-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo questions legitimacy of Biden election -Pompeo calls for “legal votes” to be counted after AG Bill Barr reverses policy on DOJ election interference -Federal Reserve highlights potential c…