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#11: From OJ Simpson Case to Best Selling Author - Marcia Clark Shares Latest Real Crime Book Release and How Resilience Is Key to Success and Reinvention 34:35

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Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture. This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths. Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/worth-knowing-7236433935503618048/ Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/ Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Gulf State Neutrality, Obama Scolds Black Men, Harris on Healthcare 1:54:58

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Mike Maloof , former senior security policy analyst for the secretary of defense, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss whether we should assume Gulf states will abide by their promises not to let Israel or the US use their airspace for a strike on Iran, whether these states will be able to stay out of a hot war between the United States and Iran, whether US bases in the Gulf are still a deterrent force or have become a liability, how Israel’s war on Lebanon is escalating, whether the US will be able to replace the missiles it is burning through in Israel and Ukraine, and the detention by Israeli occupation forces of US journalist Jeremy Loffredo. Economist, radio show host, and author Jack Rasmus discusses how inflation is remaining steady amid government promises it is easing, whether Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris would keep Federal Trade Commission head Lina Khan if she keeps the White House for the Democrats, former President Barack Obama scolding black men for being hesitant to support Harris, how the Harris campaign has begun attacking Jill Stein openly with new ads against the Green Party in key battleground states, President of Healthy California Now and longtime nurses union organizer Michael Lighty discusses the topic of health insurance on the campaign trail, Harris’ propsal to have Medicare cover long-term in-home care, and how private health insurance weighs down American small businesses. The Misfits also discuss this week’s News of the Weird, including an emergency landing on a Wyoming highway, a record-breaking wheelbarrow, and an explosive estate sale. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Georgia Chemical Plume, Oklahoma Bible Fight, Israel Mulls Iran Retaliation 1:54:20

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The hosts open the show with Jordan Chariton , journalist and CEO of Status Coup, who is going to speak on pool chemical plant disaster and new details from 2024 presidential campaigns. The show goes on with the next guest, Bill Ayers , former teacher, educator and activist, speculating on efforts to teach Bible in schools, and how it is connected with the GOP candidate. Then, the hosts will talk to activist and journalist, fighter for peace and social justice Robert Fantina . He is to speak about war in the Middle East and the drawbacks of tit-for-tat mode of battles, how the conflict in Ukraine relates to the outcome of the November election, and why the US is punishing former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa and his family. Stella Leftharis, a St. Petersburg resident who weathered Hurricane Milton, discusses the situation on the ground in the aftermath of the historic storm, the severity of the devastation, what rescue efforts are looking like, and whether people are returning after evacuation orders. The Misfits also discuss new corruption investigations in New York and a raccoon infestation in Washington. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Thousands Flee Milton, New JFK Data and Resentencing the Menendez Bros? 1:55:36

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Author and researcher Nicolas Davies joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss new reports of US Navy presence at the site of the Nord Stream pipelines that were bombed days later, reports that US officials are frustrated at not being let in on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, whether the US is considering its own direct strikes on Iran, and Israel once again ordering hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate. Meteorologist Denise Isaac discusses the arrival of Hurricane Milton on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the conditions that created the monster storm will bring, the havoc it might wreak in different regions of the state, and how to see the impact of the changing climate in the storm. Adjunct professor and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan discusses the possibility that the Menendez brothers will be resentenced for the murders of their parents decades ago, the new evidence that could determine their fate and how culture influences and is influenced by the legal system. She also discusses the possibility that the House and Senate will flip in 2024 in unprecedented ways, and what other election surprises await. Washington journalist and author of three books about the CIA Jefferson Morley discusses what a CIA whistleblower recently told him about the agency’s knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald, how this information should change the narrative about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the significance of the JFK assassination as a symbol of government dishonesty, and how the US government and American society are still paying for that coverup. The Misfits also discuss a Washington Post report on the undercount of casualties in Gaza, a mysterious death in Georgia, and Oklahoma schools revising their demand for US-themed Bibles. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Hurricane Milton Targets Florida, Israel-Lebanon War, US Wiretap Systems Hacked 1:55:00

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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the perilous state of federal disaster relief programs, why the Biden administration wants to recommission closed nuclear power plants, whether Washington can be trusted to regulate dangerous industries and ensure the risks are worthwhile, what promises Vice President Kamala Harris is making to workers while on the campaign trail, and why her campaign is increasingly and publicly close to the heads of the biggest American companies. Writer and video journalist based in Beirut Hadi Htt discusses daily life under Israeli bombardment, whether there is any truth in reports that Hezbollah would be willing to negotiate its own ceasefire with Israel independent of a Gaza agreement, and what role the Lebanese government is playing in the current conflict. Gulf Coast resident Stella Leftharis and St. Petersburg Tenants Union organizer William Kilgore discuss how Central Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton, whether everyone who can evacuate has been able to, what Florida and the federal government are doing and failing to do in order to prevent the worst case scenario, and how the region has bounced back from disasters in the past. Technologist and co-host of the Covert Action Magazine Podcast Chris Garaffa discusses the latest “Chinese government linked” hack of US systems and whether Washington brought this on itself by insisting on technological backdoors for its own agents. They also discuss the extraordinary energy needs of AI research, why governments are greenlighting new energy projects for the dubious benefits of AI, and why former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has changed her tune on protections for social media companies. The Misfits also discuss further indictments in the New York City Mayoral corruption scandal, and former President Donald Trump sharing his COVID test results with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Year of Gaza War, US Forsakes Appalachia, Kamala Slips With Unions 1:54:29

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the one year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, whether Israel can say it achieved its military goals in the past year, the risk of an expanded and prolonged war in the Middle East, questions about how long the war in Ukraine will continue, and the quiet and indefinite departure of Russia’s ambassador from Washington DC. Cody Cogdell , a political organizer based in western North Carolina , discusses the state of crisis North Carolina residents remain in 10 days after Hurricane Helene tore through, how communities themselves have picked up the task of relief while the federal government fails to rise to the occasion, why people are so confused about where to go for aid, and why emergency response and recovery programs suffer from the same inequalities prevalent in broader American society. Spokesperson of Black Hive and radio show host Anthony Rogers Wright discusses Kamala Harris' continued problems recruiting union members as well as Arab and Muslim voters, how online polls could prove to be inaccurate, ongoing accusations of election fraud, GOP threats to political speech, important cases in the new Supreme Court term, and a key Senate race in Nebraska to watch. Belfast-based political commentators and socialist activist Phil Kelly discusses why Irish peacekeepers are part of a UN mission in Southern Lebanon, why the IDF appears to be threatening those soldiers, and whether the UN or Ireland will back down. He also discusses the flailing Labour government in London. The Misfits also discuss the expansion of de-aging software in movies and the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s personal effects being auctioned. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Israeli Gamble in Lebanon, GA Chemical Plant Disaster, Dockworkers Settle Strike 1:57:21

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the risk that Israel might find itself in a quagmire in Lebanon, an assessment of the damage done by Iranian missiles that evaded Israel’s air defenses, Meta* restricting the use of an upside-down triangle emoji due to its connection to Hamas, and how the international community views the United States' support for Israel as well as its domestic response to Hurricane Helene. Author, writer for Liberation News and social justice/environmental organizer Tina Landis discusses myth and reality of a toxic gas leak from a chemical plant outside of Atlanta, how a halfhearted government response to the disaster has left residents in harm’s way, how plants like these avoid regulation and punishment for their many infractions, and how the Biden administration’s push to fast track semiconductor production domestically will ensure that disasters like this are repeated. Economist, radio show host and author Dr. Jack Rasmus discusses a temporary end to the International Longshoremen’s strike, crime on the ballot in California, campaign surrogates for the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, polling in key battleground states, attacks on independent political parties by the mainstream media, and a strong new jobs report. The Misfits also discuss the US reaction to the transfer of the Chagos Islands and this week’s News of the Weird, including a mysterious distributor of bottled urine and a rodent stowaway. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM *Meta is banned in Russia as an extremist organization.…

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Middle East War Explodes, Biden’s Draconian Cuba Policy and Citizens United 2.0 1:54:34

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International human rights activist, organizer and political analyst Ajamu Baraka joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rapid escalation of war across the Middle East as Israel ramps up aggression on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine this week; whether Israel will continue to exchange strikes with Iran; why the United States stands idly by as its ally Israel risks dragging Washington into the regional war; the multiple possible October surprises facing Democrats before November’s election. Robert Hockett , law and public policy professor at Cornell University, discusses a lawsuit by Senator JD Vance and other Republicans to tear down remaining campaign finance restrictions, what Federal Election Commission regulations still do exist to regulate campaign finance and how well enforced they are, what could be done to eliminate the power of wealth in politics, and whether New York Mayor Eric Adams’s bribery defense will work. Labor, community and anti-war activist Gloria La Riva discusses Vice President Kamala Harris' right-wing campaign, GOP candidate Donald Trump's demagogic campaign against Haitian immigrants, an update on US political prisoner Leonard Peltier, an assessment of Biden’s policy towards Cuba, and how a Harris administration might approach Cuba. Scholar, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh discusses the release of the Chagos Islands from the United Kingdom's control to Mauritius, why the United States seeks to retain control of Diego Garcia, and how this move fits into the larger context of a new cold war in the Pacific and Indian Oceans against China. The Misfits also discuss a look into the life of an American school shooter and an update on conditions left behind by Hurricane Helene. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Iran Breaks Through Israeli Iron Dome, Assange Speaks and VP Debate Recap 1:51:49

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Author and Western Regional Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition Richard Becker joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, whether Israel can sustain a war on multiple fronts, the likelihood that the US will join an Israel-Iran conflict as a belligerent, what role Gulf states might play in an expanding conflict, Israel’s attempt to create “buffer zones” around its territory, and what exactly the “Dahiyeh Doctrine” is and how Israel evades international law in its use. UK-based researcher and journalist Mohamed Elmaazi discusses WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s first public comments on human rights and press freedom, the Council of Europe recognizing Julian Assange as a political prisoner, the role of the United States in restricting press freedom, and how both major US parties and candidates compare when it comes to free speech. Political consultant and political organizer Donna Davis discusses last night's vice presidential debate, how instant polling revealed viewers felt about the performance, an odd speech by Trump in Milwaukee, how Donald Trump benefits from staying out of the public eye, how tight the polling numbers are in battleground states, and the Longshoremen's Association strike taking place across East Coast ports in the United States. Medical doctor, co-director of Popular Resistance Dr. Margaret Flowers discusses a report on how some state agencies and universities in Texas profit off unclaimed bodies, how the situation has devolved into a greater scheme to profit off of bodies, how the for-profit healthcare system has related to this issue, and what can be done to avoid the problem. The Misfits also discuss the “yassification’ of JD Vance on X, fruit bats, and a chemical explosion in Georgia. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Hezbollah Leader Killed, Helene Floods and Dockworkers Strike Likelihood 1:53:23

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss proposed revision to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, the drone attacks in both directions across Ukraine and Russia’s border, Israel’s escalating attacks on Lebanon and their civilian toll, what an Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon would look like, what to make of how Israel has used the intelligence gathered from its apparent penetration of Hezbollah, and how Israel justifies its strikes on Yemen. Educator and organizer Sarah Brummet discusses the deadly floods and effects of Hurricane Helene, how populations are surviving amid a limited federal response, why liberal elites blame Americans in the south for their own poverty and precarity, who benefits from federal and state aid programs and who is left behind, and what adequate disaster preparation and response would look like. Political analyst and academic Mohammad Marandi discusses the Israeli attacks in Lebanon that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the extent to which his assassination and the deaths of other leaders will affect Hezbollah’s military capability, rumors that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz, and when an Iranian response to Israel might come. Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare discusses GOP candidate Donald Trump's ongoing personal attacks on Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, more lies about immigrants from the Trump campaign, the future of the Supreme Court, the Texas Senate race, and the impact of a possible strike by East Coast dock workers. The Misfits also discuss the imaginary “rift” between Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s new interest in saints, and the deaths of Kris Kristofferson and Dikembe Mutombo. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall, Sportswashing, Eric Adams Controversy 1:54:29

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Leading activist and evangelist for Modern Monetary Theory Steve Grumbine joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss who voters trust more on the economy between the major party candidates, the lip service paid to the middle class by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the uselessness of insurance in a world of increased natural disaster zones, and how Pennsylvania voting demographic changes could sink Harris’ chances of winning the state. Journalist, videographer and anti-imperialist and labor rights organizer Karleigh Webb discusses the hypocrisy of Western accusations of “sportswashing,” and why defense and capital cooperation with supposedly oppressive states is fine, while others are condemned. Spokesperson for Black Hive and radio host Anthony Rogers Wright discusses the political fallout of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment on corruption charges, the likelihood that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will remove Adams from office, Kamala Harris' visit to the US-Mexico border, the DNC taking in a massive donation haul, GOP candidate Donald Trump meeting with the leaders of the United Kingdom and Ukraine, the possibility of a Republican takeover of Congress in 2025, a settlement between Newsmax and voting machine maker Smartmatic, and an update on Trump’s New York civil fraud case. The Misfits also discuss old cheese, old boyfriends, and a fat cat. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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NYC Mayor Indicted, OpenAI Goes For Profit, No Ceasefire in Lebanon 1:52:50

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Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the failure to stop escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, whether any of Israel’s goals can be achieved by military action in Lebanon, how the conflict could continue to spread, the difficulty in getting any foreign policy iconoclasts elected or confirmed to office, the House speaker calling for Ukraine’s ambassador to the US to be fired, and Trump’s calls to lift sanctions on Russia and Iran. Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses OpenAI abandoning non-profit status, the departure of notable figures from the AI company over concerns about an erosion of safety guidelines, OpenAI’s reported proposal to build massive data centers across the US, the energy requirements of all this technology, and a new FTC report on the data collection and use practices of social media companies in general. Editor of The Polemicist Jim Kavanagh discusses the FBI raid on the New York City mayor’s residence, the felony charges that Erid Adams faces, the passage of a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown before the November election, abortion as a campaign issue, whether GOP candidate Donald Trump is serious about ending sanctions on Russia and Iran and ending the conflict in Ukraine immediately, the defamation suit facing Newsmax, why presidential polling in Florida is so close, and how CNN and the Anti-Defamation League are attempting to walk back their accusations of anti-semitism against Representative Rashida Tlaib without actually apologizing. The Misfits also discuss the romantic life of Tesla founder Elon Musk and an update on the case against Bad Boy Records founder Sean Combs. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Razor Thin Election Polling, New China Tech Ban, White House Covers for Israel 1:54:14

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Adjunct professor and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the role of Wisconsin as a bellwether deciding the presidential race, more efforts by the Republican Party to make it more difficult to vote, whether GOP candidate Donald Trump has ever been “on message,” and the sex trafficking and RICO charges against Sean Combs. Scholar, journalist, and geopolitical analyst specializing in the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh discusses an intercontinental ballistic missile test by China, the strange Quad Summit held by US President Joe Biden at his house and former high school in Delaware, Biden's attempts to block Chinese-developed software, and the implications of a billion-dollar initiative to propagate anti-China propaganda overseas. Author and West Coast Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition Richard Becker discusses the escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon, whether Israel’s strategy to preventatively weaken Hezbollah can work, whether Israel can maintain a two-front war, how to understand Iran’s strategy, how to interpret Israel’s ongoing destruction of Palestinian infrastructure, reports that the secretary of state himself overrode the conclusion of two separate agencies that Israel has been illegally blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, and where the war in Ukraine is headed. The Misfits also discuss the controversial Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams, internal polling among Teamsters members on their support for the two leading presidential candidates, and misguided advice for how the US can keep up with China in the developing world. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Death Toll in Lebanon Rises, CNN Fake News, Music Industry Abuse 1:53:11

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Author and Co-founder of progressive media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss latest on presidential election polling in swing states, a real assessment of where Black and Latino voters prioritize as voting issues, whether former President Donald Trump’s political instincts are misfiring, what efforts to pressure individual states on their electoral college systems say about US democracy as a whole, California’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the oil industry lied about plastic being recyclable, whether Vice President Kamala Harris' media strategy is failing, why environmental pollution isn’t a bigger topic in US politics, whether the extent of contamination in East Palestine is being covered up, and why CNN can get away with fabricating quotes by members of Congress. International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses Israel’s increased attacks on Lebanon, the US moving more troops to the Middle East, what to expect from Israel if Iran continues not to join in the escalation of conflict, whether the US has quietly relaxed restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons, how YouTube is silencing dissent, and why the US is extending its censorship operations beyond its own borders. Organizer for Artists Against Apartheid and guitarist of Eve6 Jon Siebels discusses the connections between corporate control in the music industry and patterns of abuse within it, how artists’ income streams have changed over the decades, the control that LiveNation monopolies wield over artists, and how this control fosters censorship and manipulation. The Misfits also discuss the sentencing of Caroline Ellison as a key witness for the Bankman-Fried trial, a federal inquiry into the NYC mayor's foreign ties, and some strange new promises by GOP candidate Donald Trump. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Israel-Lebanon War Escalates, Congress Averts Shutdown, Independent Ballot Access 1:52:57

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Former Senior Security Policy Analyst for the US Secretary of Defense Mike Maloof joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rapid escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, whether Israel’s stated goal of forcing Hezbollah to give up is reasonable, where Hezbollah is likely to take the fight next, whether to expect Iran’s government or Iraqi or Syrian militias to get involved, why Israel has raided the offices of Al Jazeera in the West Bank and the state of press freedom in Israe. Immigrant activist and founder of La Resistencia Maru Mora Villalpando discusses a report claiming that hundreds of US border officers are under investigation for alleged crimes and misconduct, what these officers are accused of, whether this speaks to a greater systemic issue among border patrol staff, who is tasked with overseeing both Customs and Border Patrol and the private organizations they hire, and the impact of recent immigration restrictions put in place by President Joe Biden. Political consultant and political organizer Donna Davis discusses the most recent polling on the president race, why Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t gaining more ground, what the Democrats would learn if they spoke to Black male voters, why the controversy surrounding right-wing North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson following the discovery of inflammatory old internet comments is likely to blow over, why Democrats can’t connect with their electorate, Congress kicking the budget question can down the road until December, and how the electoral makeup has changed in the Midwest over recent years. Founder of Ballot Access News Richard Winger discusses the historic rate of legal challenges to minor party candidates this year, why Democrats are so much more aggressive in trying to keep minor parties off ballots, how minor parties are hobbled by more restrictions on their time and money than the Democratic and Republican parties, and why ballot access is actually more restricted for lower offices than for the presidency. The Misfits also discuss more raids on the homes of New York City officials and why Joe Biden is holding state meetings at his Delaware home. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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North Carolina Chaos, the Labor Vote, Shaken Baby Syndrome 1:55:00

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly discusses Germany’s decision to impose new border controls within the EU’s passport-free zone, what this means for the dream of a united Europe, what to expect from this weekend’s vote in Brandenburg, why calling the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance “Putinist” isn’t working to slow down the party’s rise in Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron snatching victory from the left alliance that won Parliamentary elections this summer, the EU recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez as Venezuela’s president, and how to view Western warnings about “dangerous” Chinese technology after Israel’s attack using pagers in Lebanon. Board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Yolandra Hancock discusses the reevaluation of shaken baby syndrome, what can be done to ensure innocent parents aren’t accused of abusing their children when they present with certain injuries, who tends to be accused of abuse and what the available data shows about abuse prevalence, and how reforming our medical system would help prevent false accusations. International human rights activist, political analyst and National Organizer for the Black Alliance for Peace Ajamu Baraka discusses the importance of union endorsements in this presidential campaign, why the Democratic nominee isn’t sweeping up every union endorsement, whether the US insistence on maintaining the anti-democratic Electoral College means the 2024 election will end up before the Supreme Court, the impact of third parties on this year’s election, outrageous comments by Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson, whether Robinson’s comments will drag down former President Donald Trump, whether Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will suffer because of its lack of transparency on policy and with the media, why there are so few gestures to working people in this campaign, anti-migrant rhetoric in the campaign, and the ongoing budget fight. The Misfits also discuss Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s feud with Vanderbuilt Professor Michael Eric Dyson, and this week’s News of the Weird, including a near-fatal food fight. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Fed Rate Cuts, Murdoch Succession Battle, Israel Expands Lebanon Strikes 1:52:24

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Cohost of The Final Countdown Ted Rall joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the ongoing dispute between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his family over who will helm the Murdoch empire after he passes, how wealthy families and corporations unilaterally control major newsrooms and whether there is a more democratic way of structuring mass media. They also discuss how the US created a reality in which would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh could claim to have access to desperate Afghan soldiers. Syrian-American journalist with The Grayzone Hekmat Aboukhater discusses Israel’s "new phase" of its war in Gaza, how US politics might have influenced the shift, what to expect from Lebanon in response to the widespread electronic attacks this week, where to look in investigating a possible supply chain incursion that allowed the devices to be tampered with, why the impact on Syria has been muted, and what will come next as the Saudi crown prince reiterates that there will be no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. Economist, radio show host and author Dr. Jack Rasmus discusses the Federal Reserve’s half-point interest rate cut, new polling in the presidential race, the Teamsters declining to endorse either major presidential candidate, the failure of a stopgap measure to fund the government through the election, and a ballot measure in California that evokes the era of ‘three strikes, you’re out.” Professor of communications and author Dr. Jared Ball discusses legendary rapper and activist Chuck joining forces with YouTube and the State Department as a "global music ambassador," how the State Department is using music and culture to soften its image abroad, how the culture of Black America in particular is used to project an image of the US that is increasingly distant from reality, and how foreign-facing projects reinforce propaganda at home. The Misfits also discuss who Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might meet with during UN proceedings next week and the arrest of an Alaskan man for threatening the lives of Supreme Court justices. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Devices Detonate in Lebanon, Boeing Workers Strike, Government Shutdown? 1:53:16

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Former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the likelihood of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown prior to this year’s presidential election, how Congress may navigate this budget question, how both Democrats and Republicans have furthered threats to democracy, Vice President Kamala Harris’ performance with the National Association of Black Journalists yesterday, the pressure by Washington to shut down media that covers Africa transparently, and the draconian charges against activists opposed to the creation of a “Cop City” in Atlanta. Labor attorney, human rights activist and author Daniel Kovalik discusses his detainment by US Customs after visiting Venezuela; what needs to happen in the US to prevent the border from being used as a rights-free zone; what 30,000 workers at Boeing are striking to achieve; why the US seems so unwilling to regulate or punish Boeing properly; a “tense” meeting between the Teamsters leadership and Kamala Harris; and the wave of pager explosions across Lebanon that killed a dozen but injured thousands. Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses how yesterday’s attack on the people of Lebanon was achieved at a technological level, how Israel might be able to use the attack to collect more surveillance data on Hezbollah, why this attack is more properly viewed as terrorism than a typical action of war, and whether the US was aware of Israel’s plans. The Misfits also discuss Google dodging a massive EU fine, a US lawsuit against the owner of the ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse earlier this year, and a diplomatic snafu. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Meta* Dumps Sputnik, Sean Combs Arrested, Ryan Routh's Kiev Connections 1:55:14

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss how Ryan Routh, the latest man to possibly threaten former President Donald Trump, came to be so passionate about the war in Ukraine and to be treated seriously by the US mainstream media. He discusses the general delusion in Western media about the war, as well as new accusations that Ukraine’s Kursk incursion was entirely the Ukrainian president’s idea, why US military packages for Ukraine are shrinking, and what to make of the Wall Street Journal’s assessment that the war has resulted in a million casualties. Veteran FBI special agent and renowned whistleblower Jane Turner discusses how Ryan Routh was able to get close to Donald Trump with a weapon, why the Secret Service wouldn’t have noticed a man lying in the bushes of Trump’s golf club for 12 hours, and why Routh wasn’t on the FBI’s radar as a threat. She also discusses the State Department’s latest attacks on RT, why it was the Department of Homeland Security to arrest Sean Combs, how Combs should be treated while awaiting trial, and what kind of time the music mogul could be facing. Writer and journalist Dan Lazare discusses the latest election polling and whether that makes predicting November’s presidential election results any easier, whether the true support for Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is being captured, how the potential for more chaos in Ukraine and Gaza might affect the contest, Trump’s complaints that the threats against him aren’t being taken seriously, the Ohio community facing bomb threats as a result of being dragged into the campaign, the appointment of a new European Commission cabinet, and the corruption scandal embroiling New York City. The Misfits also discuss reports asking whether Israel is intentionally targeting aid workers, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political crisis, and a norovirus outbreak in Hawaii. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM *Meta is banned in Russia as an extremist organization.…

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Second Trump Assassination Attempt? US Sanctions RT, Missouri Execution Debacle 1:56:12

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Scholar, journalist, and geopolitical analyst of the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the sanctions announced Friday on Sputnik and RT’s parent organizations, whether the sanctions are truly about espionage and money laundering or about politics, and how the US has no problem obscuring its own influence operations targeting China. Author, political scientist and host of the American Exception podcast Aaron Good discusses what is being investigated as a second assassination attempt against Donald Trump, this crime’s place in historical context, the suspect’s strange political background, whether a second assassination attempt means that anything more is afoot than unwell people wanting to commit violence, and why the US hasn’t seen more presidential assassination attempts in recent years. Retired Army colonel and retired State Department official Ann Wright discusses a successful attack on Israel by the Ansar Allah government in Yemen, why Israel is protesting arrest warrants not yet issued by the International Criminal Court for its officials, the significance of reported plans by the US to finally withdraw troops from Iraq, and how the government of Turkiye has responded to the death of one of its citizens at the hands of the IDF. Founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center Paul Wright discusses an unconstitutional search of a female visitor by corrections officers at a California prison, how such searches are used to discourage visiting, the scheduled execution of a man who has been excluded as a suspect for the murder he was convicted of, why there seems to be no mechanism for overriding legal processes when they have come to the wrong conclusion, the frequency with which the US nearly executes innocent people, and how both main parties have embraced the death penalty. The Misfits also discuss some of the many organizations founded by Ryan Routh, suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, as well as some more high-profile resignations in New York City and why the US Congress hasn’t passed a budget bill yet. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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US Weighs Change in Ukraine Missile Policy, Uhuru Convictions, US Navy Routed? 1:56:37

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Author, political scientist, and host of the American Exception podcast Dr. Aaron Good joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why the US Justice Department goes so overboard in targeting groups like Uhuru, who are accused of process crimes but are clearly no danger to American society. He also discusses historical and contemporary weaponization of the Department of Justice and the indictment of a John Doe presumably in Iran for an alleged hack and dump attack on former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Author, writer, and environmental organizer Tina Landis discuss the fires raging in California currently, how this fire season compares to other years, how climate change play a role in increased frequency of fires, insurance companies abandoning victims of fire damage, ways in which activists are calling for the public ownership of private energy companies, and the Amazon deforestation crisis and what Brazil’s government is calling for as a solution. Author, and former senior Pentagon security policy analyst Michael Maloof discusses whether the US will decide to allow Ukraine to use foreign-supplied missiles to strike deep inside Russian territory, what to expect from Russia if this comes to pass, Russia expelling six British diplomats, and what’s wrong with the US Navy, which has been routed in the Red Sea and seems to be in the middle of a manpower and discipline crisis. President of Healthy California Now and longtime nurses union organizer Michael Lighty discuss the persistence of racial bias in medical diagnostic tools, why it’s so difficult to leave inaccurate race-based assessments behind, better ways to predict medical outcomes, and whether the structure of US health care system helps perpetuate inaccurate race-based tools. The Misfits also discuss this week’s News of the Weird, including a groundhog sneaking into an arcade claw machine, and a splenectomy that failed to find a spleen. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Rent Surges, Government Shutdown Fears, Haitian Migration 1:54:47

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Robert Hockett, Cornell University professor of law and public policy, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss this week’s inflation figures, why the cost of rent and utilities rose faster last year than the value of homes, how the US housing market came to be so distorted and what might solve the problem, how post-2008 proposals to strengthen regulations for the biggest banks came to be so watered down, and whether the FTC is correct to challenge a massive proposed grocery store merger. Syrian American journalist with The Grayzone Hekmat Aboukhater discusses why the US has given Egypt a human rights waiver to enable Cairo to get US weapons, Egypt’s role in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, how to understand recent Israeli attacks on Syria, the role of Gulf states in influencing Syrian policy, how the US presidential election figures into the trajectory of the current war in Gaza and the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and Israel’s strange new offers to Hamas. Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras discusses the continued fallout from this week's presidential debate, whether former President Donald Trump helped or hurt himself against Vice President Kamala Harris, how the terms “Marxist” and “socialist” are being used in the race, an update on Senate races, and a new fight brewing over the federal budget that’s renewing fears of a government shutdown before the election. Deputy director at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration Abe Paulos discusses the topic of Haitian immigration to the US, why the right wing is attacking Haitian migrants ahead of the presidential election, what the federal government could be doing to make large-scale migration to certain population centers smoother, and the double standard for whiter immigrant populations like Ukrainians. The Misfits also discuss the resignation of the head of the New York City Police Department and the NSA’s new podcast. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Harris-Trump Debate Recap, Kiev Drone Attack, Honduras Coup Attempt? 1:54:10

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukraine’s drone attack inside Russia this week, how to understand US and UK policy regarding how Ukraine is allowed to use their weapons, what’s driving Kiev to try to take land inside Russia, how the US attempts to justify its interference in other countries’ trade, and whether US-provided F-16s will change the calculus of Ukrainian forces at this stage in the conflict. Critical medical anthropologist Adrienne Pine discusses warnings by Honduran President Xiomara Castro about the threat of another coup in Honduras, how Castro’s government is acting on the lessons of the US-backed 2009 coup in Honduras, how the US attitude toward Venezuela is connected to Washington's view of the Honduran government, and how the US uses drug trafficking indictments to apply political pressure to governments it dislikes. Editor of the Polemicist Jim Kavanagh discusses last night’s presidential debate, including who won and who lost, whether listeners learned anything more about the candidates’ positions and plans for voters’ top issues, and whether either candidate will walk away from the event with more votes. He also discusses former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appearance before Congress to defend his policies during the Covid-19 pandemic Professor of English Literature and Orientalism Mohammad Marandi discusses the Iranian president’s visit to Iraq, how Iran’s relationship with Iraq has evolved, reports that the US and Iraq have come to an agreement for US troops to withdraw from the country, the state of the economy of Iran, and whether US sanctions have been successful in their goal of crippling the country. The Misfits also discuss mining companies acknowledging the native right to the land they extract resources from and the quiet closure of Prince Harry’s visa case. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Trump-Harris Debate, Israel Strikes Safe Zone, Blinken to Kiev 1:53:29

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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss what to expect from this evening’s presidential debate between GOP candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, how Republican culture wars drag the party down, the class signals of the Harris campaign, the likelihood of a government shutdown weeks before the election, what to make of investigations into a number of high New York City officials, and why Republicans and Democrats are talking about creating a sovereign wealth fund.. Managing editor of Covert Action Magazine and the author Jeremy Kuzmarov discusses US accusations that Iran is selling missiles to Russia, the US insistence that it can decide what trade is allowable and what is against the rules, what short range missiles might be useful for in the Ukraine conflict, why the US and UK foreign ministers are heading to Kiev, and the announcement of joint military exercises between Russia and China. Canadian author and activist Yves Engler discusses Israel’s latest strike on the al Mawasi “safer” zone in southern Gaza; Washington’s latest “demands” of Israel and whether stern words will ever be matched with any real pressure; whether remarks by Israel’s defense minister that Hamas is destroyed as a military unit could presage the end of the war in Gaza; how the cozy relationships between intelligence services, the military, and the press affects the quality of journalism; and the role of academia in propping up the “rules-based international order.” Editor of the English Section of Haiti Liberte Kim Ives discusses the recent visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Haiti, whether Blinken’s supposedly congratulatory visit was in fact an attempt to quell a crisis in the transition government, whether more countries are going to join the deployment of Kenyan police in Haiti as promised, and what the transition government in Port-au-Prince has achieved so far. The Misfits also discuss GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance walking back accusations that Haitian migrants are eating people’s pets and a default judgment against music mogul Sean Combs. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Harris’ Troubled Polling, CIA-MI6 Gaza Ceasefire Efforts, Labor Stats Gaffes 1:52:42

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Spokesperson for Black Hive and radio show host Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the worrying poll numbers for Vice President Kamala Harris as she catches but hasn’t passed GOP candidate Donald Trump, why this race looks more like the 2016 contest than that of 2020, what effect Tuesday’s debate is likely to have on the race, a new report on the US withdrawal of Afghanistan, Trump's remarks he'd lock up opponents if he wins, and whether Congress is yet again hurtling toward another government shutdown. Author and West Coast Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition Richard Becker discusses why international law doesn’t seem to figure into the “rules-based order” espoused by the US, increasing Israeli raids in the West Bank including an IDF sniper killing an American citizen, why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject ceasefire deals, why the UK and US intelligence chiefs held an unprecedented public event recently, the crisis continuing in Sudan and lack of international response, and the smug interview given by Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland where she essentially admitted US' role in sabotaging a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine a month into the operation. Swiss banking industry whistleblower Brad Birkenfeld discusses a series of gaffes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics that are leading to greater questions about its accuracy and impartiality, and the US setting up a money transfer system to get funds to Iraq that lacked even basic security checks for decades and appears to have facilitated massive fraud. The Misfits also discuss a social media uproar in Springfield, Ohio; the American obsession with celebrities’ politics’, and a strange new human case of bird flu. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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More Russiagate Charges, Musk vs. Brazil, Data Surveillance in Schools 1:52:11

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Scholar, journalist and Asia-Pacific analyst KJ Noh discusses new sanctions evasion charges against a former government advisor on Russia, why it seems only people who are able to live outside the US are facing these Russiagate linked charges, why US media can’t accept support for China by Chinese Americans as genuine, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s first remarks since his arrest and indictment in France, this week’s summit in Beijing between China and dozens of African nations, and how China’s military training in Africa supports its political and trade relationship with the continent. English-language Brazil correspondent for TeleSur Brian Mier discusses the battle between Elon Musk and the Brazilian government after Brazil banned his social media site, what the accounts Musk is defending did to run afoul of Brazilian authorities, why Brazil has frozen the assets of Starlink to pressure X, and the role Starlink plays in Brazilian communications. Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Daniel Kovalik discusses whether second degree murder charges for the father of a school shooter are appropriate, polling in presidential and Senate races in Florida and Montana, which presidential candidate will get the endorsement of the Teamsters, why so many law enforcement organizations are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, whether his inconsistency on abortion will cost former President Donald Trump the election, why Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money trial has been delayed, whether threats to block the sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel were all a negotiating tactic, and what Israel has done in its ongoing raid on parts of the West Bank. Author and founding member of the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas Nolan Higdon discusses his new book on the proliferation of educational technology in schools. He argues that the effectiveness of these technologies is far from proven, but what is sure is that these devices are harvesting data from the children that use them, and that no online or tech service is actually “free” - we are paying with our data and the insights predatory companies gain into our lives and desires. The Misfits also discuss this week’s News of the Weird, including a gluttonous eagle and a teenage medical assistant. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Republicans for Harris, Kiev Cabinet Resignations, French Political Crisis 1:52:25

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Political consultant and organizer Donna Davis joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why Democrats are spending time and money on Florida, whether abortion is going to be a galvanizing issue in that state, why former President Donald Trump is avoiding blue states, whether Republicans should be playing chicken with Democrats over a budget shutdown, whether disparaging Native Americans will affect candidate Tim Sheehy’s chances in the Montana Senate race, why so many polls show Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a dead heat, and whether inexperience in the Democratic campaign apparatus is going to hinder its successes. International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the cabinet shuffle in Ukraine, what unites who’s out and who’s in, why the Biden administration had protected certain cabinet members for so long, and why the US and the EU are at odds over a $50 billion loan for Ukraine. Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly discusses the scathing report on the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that left 72 people dead, the regulatory failures that led to the mass casualty event, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech describing his country's "deep rot," the crackdown on Palestinian human rights activists in the United Kingdom, and the political chaos in France as President Emmanuel Macron continues to attempt to subvert the democratically expressed will of the French people. The Misfits also discuss a new White House memoir, record fundraising by Kamala Harris’ campaign, and the irony of the New York Times’ publisher complaining about future attacks on the free press. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Uhuru Four on Trial, Nvidia Bubble, NYT Defamation Case 1:55:45

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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the political persecution of four Americans connected to the African People's Socialist Party, how FARA Act has been used to censor political views and curtail the right to free association, the Heritage Foundation suiting federal agencies to reveal whether President Joe Biden and his family were ever warned that their foreign business dealing left them open to foreign coercion, the Democratic Party blowing its money on the presidential race while neglecting increasingly consequential statehouse elections, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’ dishonest attack on third party candidates, CNN polls showing a dead heat in the presidential election, and the US charging Hamas leaders with deaths of 43 Americans in October 7 attacks. Co-host of the Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik and award-winning cartoonist Ted Rall discusses the ongoing defamation lawsuit brought by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin against the New York Times, why an appellate court keeps overturning a judge’s dismissal of the case, how the Times defends itself in these cases, and whether Palin should be vindicated. Economist, radio show host, and author Dr. Jack Rasmus discusses the historic collapse of Nvidia stock overnight, fears of an economic slowdown amid stock market selloffs, India considering Russia's SWIFT financial alternative, Turkiye's desires to join BRICS, and chaos in French politics. Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses reports that voice data is being passively collected from our phones continually, whether such data collection is legal, where else we should beware of this kind of eavesdropping, and how to fight deepfakes without resorting to political censorship. The Misfits also discuss the start of the NFL season and with it more stories about athletes’ love lives, and a US Navy commander being relieved of duty after posing with a gun that had been misassembled. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Putin in Mongolia, German Election Results, Brazil Bans X 1:53:59

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, Russian gains in the Donbass as Ukraine’s Kursk incursion stalls, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purpose for traveling to Mongolian, empty Western threats of “punishment” for Mongolia for failing to arrest Putin on behalf of the International Criminal Court, the results of German state elections that brought huge gains for the right-wing Alternative for Germany, and the protests sparked in Israel after six Israeli hostages were found dead in a tunnel near Rafah. Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare discusses the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as November nears, whether GOP actions on abortion threaten their hold on Florida’s electoral votes, whether Trump still has a subterranean bump that isn’t captured in polling, whether Harris can paint herself as a rust belt hero, GOP attempts to move the needle over criticisms to Democrat foreign policy while worries that Republicans may suffer in down-ballot races, and understanding the true relations between immigration and crime. Writer for Brasil Wire Nathalia Urban discusses the ongoing battle between X owner Elon Musk and the Brazilian government, why a Brazilian court has upheld a judge’s decision to ban X in the country, whether Musk is being selective in what takedown requests he follows, what the US hopes to achieve by stealing a Venezuelan government airplane, and the fate of Venezuelan opposition leaders as they face charges of instigating sabotage and falsifying documents. The Misfits also discuss the virtues of dressing up, the arrest of New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s aid over alleged ties to the Chinese government, a new localized currency to offset extreme inflation in Argentina, and a Labor Day hotel strike. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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Harris CNN Interview, DOJ Report on FBI Misconduct, German Elections 1:52:16

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rise of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Germany, whether it can challenge the growing power of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), why the AfD has become so popular in the last five years, the first deportation of Afghan refugees from Germany, the attempt in the UK to silence political speech, and the UK Labor Party’s expulsion of Jews and abdication of actual governance to the security state. Veteran FBI special agent and whistleblower Jane Turner discusses a scathing report from the Department of Justice on the FBI's failure to properly handle allegations of child sex crimes, the FBI’s bizarre disinterest in sex crimes in general, how the FBI’s priorities represent who our society values, and whether to expect any changes from the report. Author Joe Emersberger discusses more attacks by Israel on UN and American aid convoys in Gaza, the legal crackdowns in the United States and Europe of public figures who support Palestine, leaks that highlight US election interference in Ecuador, why the US and Canada are so opposed to Mexico’s proposed judiciary reform. The Misfits also discuss this week’s News of the Weird, including the possibility of an end to Swiss neutrality, a ginned-up chain gang in Georgia, and an entire police department resigning. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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UK Attacks Political Speech, US-China Talks, Infectious Disease Outbreaks 1:54:41

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Former Washington Post bureau chief and foreign correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss an apparent crackdown on political speech in the UK, as pro-Palestinian organizers and activists are arrested on charges under the Terrorism Act. He describes “panic” spreading across the West that support for Israel and the Western-led international order might be eroding, how activists and free speech advocates are being surveilled and apprehended, a standoff between the Brazilian Supreme Court and Twitter over issues of misinformation, former President Donald Trump’s fracas at Arlington National Cemetery, and new polling on the 2024 presidential race. Editor of the Pan African Newswire Abayomi Azikiwe discusses the excessive heat in Southern Africa and resulting drought in the region, how African nations have come to carry so much debt, and who should be held accountable for the debt crisis on the continent. Scholar, journalist, and geopolitical analyst of the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh discusses the visit of President Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to China, whether any real progress has been made on the primarily economic and military issues on the agenda, how much of the meeting has to do with the 2024 presidential election, China’s position on the sedition trial of the editors of Hong Kong’s Stand News, as well as the latest on the conflict in Ukraine, including the consequences of Kiev’s gamble on its Kursk incursion. Physician and infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi discusses the occurrence of cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New England, how Americans should incorporate the reality of West Nile virus into their health routines, the mpox outbreak spreading in Africa, why a preventable disease was allowed to become a global health emergency, and the risk of allowing avian flu spread through the US dairy industry. The Misfits also discuss Namibia blocking a ship carrying weapons for Israel, the CIA taking credit for foiling a terror attack in Austria, and the dating lives of celebrities. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Sputnik. We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com Catch us in the US at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM…

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