Hacked audio of Hillary Clinton was just released. She was speaking at at Virginia fundraiser back in February, which was hosted by some Washington and Wall Street insiders. It was supposed to be a private affair, with Clinton’s remarks meant for the ears of her exclusive audience only. But her remarks were recorded and emailed around. Hackers breached a campaign staffer’s email account, got ahold of the audio, and immediately released it to the rabid hounds of our media.
Thom talks about the upcoming Vice Presidential debate and asks whether the moderator will ask Mike Pence about his views on women’s reproductive rights, climate change, or evolution.
Seven Questions Mike Pence Should Be Asked at the Vice-Presidential Debate
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Snopes does an investigation on the recent actions of the Danville, Virginia police. They have been seen using their patrol car hoods to block the dash cameras.
Late great comedic prophet Richard Pryor speaks to Bill Boggs about the real issues that continue to plague societies throughout the globe. Crony capitalism and the bank bailout, socialism for the rich.
h/t: truthdig
On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges sits down with Guillaume Long, Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. They discuss the effect of neoliberalism on Latin American development, combatting inequality and standing up to corporations and foreign powers in Ecuador. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil looks at Ecuador’s decision to provide refuge to Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange at its embassy in London.
An effort to allow veterans to access medical marijuana in states where it’s legal died Wednesday night when Congress passed a spending bill without the provision included.
President Obama’s answer to Colin Kaepernick and other protesters showed that he cares more about not offending anyone and protecting his legacy than about leading on one of the most important issues of our time.
Always Question Authority 