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This Week on Ring of Fire! Salon.com contributor Chauncey DeVega will be here to talk about the motivation of the Buffalo shooter, and he'll explain how "Replacement Theory" has long been a part of the Republican Party. And on the Membership Show, Establishment Republicans succeeded in taking down Madison Cawthorn, and one of the groups behind the attacks on the young Congressman says that they've got a new target: Lauren Boebert. Ted Cruz may have single-handedly destroyed one of the last protections that our elections had from unlimited corporate money, and we'll explain what that means for future elections. Republicans are at each other's throats in Congress over how much they want to obstruct President Biden's agenda. Get the full show and all our archives over at www.rofpodcast.com!

This week on Ring of Fire! Elon Musk says that, if his purchase of Twitter actually happens, he'll be welcoming Donald Trump back on the platform because his permaban was "stupid." This is probably the worst thing that could happen for conservatives, and Farron Cousins explains why. Republicans have made it clear that overturning Roe v Wade is only the beginning, and they are actively coming to take away more of your rights at the state level. Salon.com's Heather "Digby" Parton will tell us what's happening. And on the member show, the corporate media has helped Republicans push all sorts of lies about reproductive choice over the years, and they need to be held accountable for giving anti-choice Republicans a platform to spread their hate and lies. Media Matters' Sharon Kann will join us for that discussion. Get the full show at www.rofpodcast.com

This week on Ring of Fire! The leaked SCOTUS opinion draft has captured the news this week, and for good reason. The implications of this potential ruling will set the country back 50 years, and create an environment that is toxic for women. And that may only be the beginning. We'll bring you the details of the ruling, along with the reactions from both the Right and the Left. We'll also be taking your questions! To get in on future Q&As, make sure you check out our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/TheRingofFire) and keep an eye on the Community page!

This Week on Ring of Fire! It is LEAK WEEK! New leaks have revealed the members of Congress that were involved in the Trump administration's coup attempts, while other leaks have revealed what Kevin McCarthy REALLY thought about his Republican colleagues. Heather "Digby" Parton from Salon.com will be here to tell us all about these new developments. And for our members only show, Republicans were prepared to strong-arm Twitter into submission if they didn't take Elon Musk's offer to buy the company, but this news was barely even reported. Matthew Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters for America, will be here to talk about that story, along with the new Republican tactic of bullying companies into submission, and punishing those who don't comply. www.rofpodcast.com to get the full show plus our archived shows.

On This Week's Show! Two legends return to the Ring of Fire! First, author and YouTube host Cliff Schecter will join us for a discussion on how Ron DeSantis is quickly out-Trumping Donald Trump, and why that is a seriously threat for America. And on the member's podcast, Heather "Digby" Parton will be back with us again to talk about Donald Trump's waning influence over the Republican Party, and how his endorsements could end up hurting the Republicans in the midterms. Become a member of the full show over at www.rofpodcast.com

This Week on Ring of Fire! We're taking viewer/listener questions again! If you want to get your questions in for next time, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page at YouTube.com/TheRingofFire and keep an eye on that Community page!

This Week on Ring of Fire! Our good friend David Pakman, host of The David Pakman Show, will be joining us for a discussion about the midterms, the growing threat of Republican lunacy, and why conservatives are so obsessed with Hunter Biden.

This week on Ring of Fire! Investigative journalist Jordan Chariton will join us again to talk about his recent trip through Florida where he spoke with the people who are being directly, negatively, impacted by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' assaults on our rights. Alex Kotch, co-founder of OptOut App and investigative reporter for Exposed by CMD, will tell us about the dark web of money that goes into funding climate change denial. He'll also give us an update on his OptOut project that is bringing progressive media under one roof. Bonus Show, www.rofpodcast.com to become a member We'll discuss the latest from the January 6th Committee, as well as an update about Madison Cawthorn's wild accusations about Republican members of Congress!

This week on Ring of Fire! It's March Midterm Madness! We'll be revisiting our conversations with Mike Figuerado and Jeff Waldorf, both of whom have a lot to say about what could happen in this year's midterm races, and what Democrats can do to stop the Republicans from sweeping the elections.

This week on Ring of Fire! Gas prices are going out of control, and Democrats are scrambling to come up with both a message for voters and a plan to address the crisis. Republicans are already blaming the Biden administration for both the soaring cost of fuel AND the ongoing inflation crisis, and Democrats need to do something quickly to ease voters' concerns before the midterms. And we're taking even more of your questions from our YouTube channel! We'll be talking about everything from Trump's potential indictments, college football, the embarrassing state of the Republican Party, and so much more!

This Week on Ring of Fire! Vladimir Putin is continuing his assault on Ukraine, even as global sanctions cripple Russia's economy. The Russian people are sick of it all, and Putin now finds himself between a rock and a hard place - and that makes him far more dangerous. We'll discuss the latest on the conflict and how Putin's desperation could escalate the situation. We'll also be talking with Panama Bartholomy from the Building Decarbonization Coalition about his group's efforts to help reduce carbon emissions, state by state, and why that strategy might be the only way to really tackle the crisis. And we're taking your questions from our YouTube channel in this week's Q&A!

On this week's show: President Biden gave his first State of the Union Address, but his words have been overshadowed by the outbursts of right wing lunatics Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene. We'll talk about what the speech means, and how it could be a turning point for the administration. Jacobin contributor and author Luke Savage will discuss the devastating impacts that the expiration of the extended Child Tax Credits have had on children and working families. And on the member show, Twitch streamer Tiffany Starr will talk about the ongoing legislative assault on LGBTQ youth at the hands of right wing state governments. www.rofpodcast.com to become a member and get the full show

On This Week's Show: Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and things are not looking good. Author Cliff Schecter will be here to explain what's happening, and he'll also give his insights into the good and bad developments in the many investigations into Donald Trump from the past week. John Nichols from The Nation magazine will discuss rising inflation and the corporate greed that is driving prices even further, and he'll explain how Democrats can combat right wing talking points about the problem before the midterms. And author and podcaster Chauncey DeVega will tell us how Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of "white victimhood" for Republicans that is driving a wedge deeper into the heart of America.

This week on Ring of Fire... Hillary Clinton is going to JAIL! Or at least that's what conservative media wants you to think. The truth is that the Durham court filing from last week is a giant nothingburger, but that didn't stop outlets like Fox from telling their viewers that things have never been worse for Hillary. We'll explain why this is a giant distraction that actually means nothing. And while Republicans are focusing on Hillary, Donald Trump and his kids had an absolutely horrible week that just continued to get worse with each passing day. We'll tell you why Trump and his kids might finally be in over their heads. We'll also be talking about the assault on rights and democracy taking place at the state level by revisiting our recent interview with author David Pepper, which is more and more relevant every day.

Donald Trump could be in serious trouble for "stealing" boxes of documents from the White House. Republicans are keeping quiet about the scandal as it continues to get worse for Trump by the day. We'll bring you the details. And we're taking YOUR QUESTIONS! We've got lots of viewers and listeners who want information, and we're taking a deep dive into the questions submitted to us via our YouTube channel.

Spotify has been all over the news recently due to the dust up over Joe Rogan, but the company should really be in the headlines for how they screw over musicians. By paying musicians fractions of a cent for their music, the corporate giant rakes in millions while musicians struggle to get by. Max Collins from the band Eve 6 will talk to us about this issue. AndAnd Donald Trump has made it crystal clear that he wanted to steal the 2020 election from Joe Biden - we'll bring you all the latest developments there. if you become a member this week you will hear Farron's interview about How Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was given every opportunity to condemn the actions of neo-Nazis across the state this past week, but he repeatedly failed to do it. DeSantis is making a national name for himself and setting up a potential 2024 Presidential bid, but people outside of the state need to understand how disturbing his behavior really is. Journalist Thomas Kennedy will have that story.

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and Republicans are already freaking out over the prospect of a black woman being chosen to replace him. And Matt Gaetz has had a very bad week, and things will likely only get worse in the future. Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar will join us to talk about his campaign against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and we'll also talk about why change in Congress is necessary to insure that people are taken care of. What you're missing on the member show: Writer Sohale Mortazavi will tell us why cryptocurrency looks an awful lot like a ponzi scheme - and why it is only a matter of time before a lot of people lose everything. Become a member and support the show today over at www.rofpodcast.com

Donald Trump and his family are having a really bad week, as investigators in New York close in on their family's business dealings that could results in charges of bank fraud, tax fraud, and possibly even both. We'll explain the latest revelations. Jayar Jackson from The Young Turks (and host of the new show The Watchlist) will tell us about the plan by former Trump officials to try to end his political career once and for all. And on the "member show" investigative journalist Jordan Chariton will tell us why the new Michigan attorney general decided to scrap some serious charges against Michigan officials over the Flint water crisis.

This week on Ring of Fire: Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema has killed any chance of filibuster reform, which means that the voting rights legislation that Democrats have worked so hard on this past year is essentially dead. Mike Figueredo, host of The Humanist Report on YouTube, will give us his thoughts on this year's midterm elections and whether there's anything the Democratic Party can do to prevent a Republican landslide. What you're missing on the Member Show: Attorney Chris Paulos will talk about the lawsuit that he and his firm have filed against Saudi Arabia for their role in a December 2019 terrorist attack in Pensacola, Florida. To hear this interview become a member over at www.rofpodcast.com

Welcome to 2022! On today's show, we'll talk about the one-year anniversary of the Capitol Riot and how the January 6th Committee is working to hold everyone involved accountable. Author David Pepper will discuss the ways that Republicans have captured state governments and how they're using that power to give themselves (and their donors) everything that they've ever wanted. David is the author of the new book "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake Up Call From Behind the Lines." And we've got even more viewer/listener questions from YouTube!