January 19, 2016

Bad Trade Deals Could Force Disastrous Keystone XL On America

TransCanada is suing the U.S. government for blocking the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The company argued in their federal court filings that President Obama had overstepped his Constitutional powers in putting the brakes on the project.

The lawsuit is being brought under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the company is seeking $15 billion in damages from the federal government.

January 18, 2016

Science Denial Still Rampant While Global Temperatures Continue To Rise

According to the numbers, 2015 ranked as the second hottest year on record. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

January 16, 2016

 Howard Dean Has Sold Out – Now Working As Big Pharma Lobbyist

Howard Dean, the former champion of progressive values, has shown his true colors by becoming a healthcare lobbyist and completely reversing his position on single-payer healthcare (which he now says is a bad idea.)

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

January 15, 2016

Corporate Media Gives Trump Credit For Other Candidates’ Hate Talk

It seems that the mainstream media is giving undue credit to Donald Trump, but not in the way you might think. Ring of Fire’s Sam Seder and Farron Cousins discuss this.

January 15, 2016

Benghazi Film Is a Conservative Wet Dream Come True

Michael Bay’s new film, 13 Hours, is being released nationwide today, but before you rush out to buy a ticket, keep in mind that the movie is based on a conservative fantasy, and that the ultimate goal is to take down Hillary Clinton.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

January 15, 2016

Economists Agree: Bernie Is Right, Break Up The Banks!

170 economists and academics have signed off on Bernie Sanders’ plan to break up the big banks, but you’d never know that if you rely on the corporate media for your news.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

January 15, 2016

Another GOP Debate Devoid Of Issues, Corporate Media Fails As Usual

Another pitiful Republican debate has come and gone, and the media is acting like it was a brutal battle between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. But what really happened on that main stage was a bunch of old men bickering with one another over non-issues, while Americans are begging for someone to talk about something – ANYTHING – that matters.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

January 15, 2016

Obama’s Final State of the Union: Hammers Republicans and Nails The Issues

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address this week, and Sam Seder and Farron Cousins discuss some of the highs and lows from his final address.

January 14, 2016

Corporate Media Creates Controversy Where None Exists

Last week, President Obama issued an executive order that strengthens the background check program for people wishing to purchase firearms, specifically, it dealt with the gun show loophole that allowed purchases to take place without a check. The corporate media immediately jumped all over Obama’s decision, completely ignoring the fact that most Americans – including gun owners – agree with his actions.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this with Eric Boehlert, senior fellow at Media Matters for America.

January 14, 2016

Joe Biden Questions Hillary’s Authenticity

Joe Biden went on CNN recently where he gave his take on the Democratic race for the nomination. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins discusses this.