The Leslie Marshall Show

Child Migrant Surge at Border; Anti-Slavery Newspaper Reimagined

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Hope Frye, an internationally recognized immigration lawyer focused on disadvantaged populations, especially women and children. She is the Co-founder and executive director of 'Project Lifeline,' a nonprofit focused on children who are or were in immigration detention in CBP jails, ORR shelters or ICE family detention facilities.

Brad and Hope discuss the surge in child migrants to the U.S. southern border, including how we got to this point, and what the best path is going forward.Hope and Project Lifeline are calling for an end to Title 42 expulsions, which currently prevent migrants from being able to enter the U.S. on a public health pretext.Hope also tells Brad and the audience about kids at the border and ongoing family separation.The website for Project Lifeline is ProjectLifeline.us and their Twitter handle is @ProjLifeline. 

During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Bina Venkataraman, Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and Co-Founder of 'The Emancipator,' an independent anti-racist multimedia platform.
  
Brad and Bina discuss the launch of the 'The Emancipator,' which is a resurrection of an early 19th-century abolitionist newspaper that its contemporary founders hope will reframe the national conversation in an effort to "hasten racial justice."The Boston Globe and Boston University Center for Antiracist Research are partnering to launch the venture.You can read more about 'The Emancipator' at its website, which is www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/the-emancipator/.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkzWzmlAxj

Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/261887715550475

Biden Administration Trade Goals, Infrastructure, U.S.-China Talks

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.

The two discuss the Biden administration's trade goals, what to expect between Democrats and Republicans in negotiations surrounding an infrastructure legislation package, and the latest on the U.S.-China talks in Alaska.

The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

Breaking Down HR1, the 'For the People Act,' and the 'American Rescue Plan'

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist for Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power.  The two discuss HR1, which is known as the 'For the People Act.'  Craig actually helped to write some of the reforms in the 800-plus page bill, which allows him to explain the grand vision of the bill, and why our government so badly needs the reforms that it offers.  The bill would protect and expand voting rights, institute campaign finance reforms overhauling the corrupting role of big money in politics, and establish stronger ethics rules for all three branches of government.

During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Edwith Theogene and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable discusses the American Rescue plan, which was recently signed into law by President Biden.  Additionally, they discuss cancelling student debt.

Edwith Theogene is the director of advocacy for Generation Progress, the youth engagement arm of American Progress. In this role, Theogene works to develop and lead efforts that translate the experiences of young adults into concrete actions that advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout.Edwith's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith.

Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

You can also watch this episode here on Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OyJAErjLmWJb

Or here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/261887715550475

Interviewing Author of "Turning Oil Green: A Market-Based Path to Renewables"

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.

Here are the stories that she gave her take on:

1. AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Notes that a year ago we were hit with a virus that was met with silence, and spread unchecked

2. AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Says the country will meet his goal of getting 100 million vaccine shots into arms in only 60 days

3. AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - Announces that all adults will be eligible to get a vaccine by May 1st

4. AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - If we all do our part in getting vaccinated, then we may be able to safely celebrate July 4th together in small groups 

5. AUDIO: Biden Primetime Address - "We lost faith in whether our government & our democracy can deliver on really hard things for the American people. But as I stand here tonight, we are proving once against something I've said time & time again... it's never a good bet to bet against the American people"

6. AXIOS: "Capitol riot prosecutors ask for delay, citing "most complex" probe in U.S history"

7. WASHINGTON POST: "Companies are scaling back layoffs because of Biden’s stimulus package"

8. AXIOS: "Cuomo again refuses to resign despite mounting pressure"

Leslie is then joined by Dan Dicker, a self-professed 'liberal energy expert,' who has been a registered energy-futures trader and energy finance advisor for 35 years. 
They discuss Dan's new book, "Turning Oil Green: A Market-Based Path to Renewables," which is available at DanDicker.com.
His Twitter handle is @Dan_Dicker.

Democracy Reform Is Key To Action On Young People’s Priorities

Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—also known as the For The People Act—for a second time, and the bill is now on its way to the Senate, where it will receive its first hearing on March 24th. H.R. 1 is a critical piece of legislation that would address many of the flaws in our democracy that prevent people from participating and being represented in the political process. 

These flaws have also led to dangerous inaction on many of the issues that young people care about, in part because their voices and perspectives are not being adequately represented in the electoral process.

And it's not only the current flaws that young people are up against—just a few months after an election in which those same young people turned out to vote in record or near record levels, state legislatures have pushed back—introducing over 250 bills across 43 states to restrict or limit voting access. 

To talk to Edwith and Charlotte more about democracy reform legislation like H.R. 1 and its potential impact on the issues that young people care about, they’re joined by Morgan Stahr, the co-founder and co-executive director of Blue Future. 

Generation Progress' website is GenProgress.org and their Twitter handle is @GenProgress.  Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.  Morgan Stahr's Twitter handle is @_MorganStahr and Blue Future's handle is @BlueFutureNow.

Interview With Gun Reform Advocate Fred Guttenberg On His Book, "Find the Helpers"

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.

Here are the stories that she gave her take on:

1. FORBES: "Senate-Passed 'American Rescue Plan' Would Cut Taxes By An Average of $3,000, With Most Relief Going to Low- And Middle-Income Households"

2. NBC NEWS: "Blinken reportedly offers sweeping plan to bolster Afghan peace"

3. AXIOS: "Report: "Clear evidence" China is committing genocide against Uyghurs"

4. AXIOS: "DeSantis faces deepening controversy over vaccines for ultra-rich Florida community"

5. AXIOS: ""No more money for RINOS": Trump urges supporters to donate to his PAC"

6. AXIOS: "First major U.S. offshore wind project moves closer to reality under Biden"

Leslie is then joined by Fred Guttenberg to discuss his new book, "Find the Helpers."
Fred began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14 year old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14th of 2018. Only four months prior to the murder of his daughter, Fred’s brother Michael passed away in October 2017 from cancer related to his service in 9/11. Fred has traveled the country talking about both events but also talking about perspective, perseverance, and resilience. Fred’s mission ultimately led him to write his new book, "Find the Helpers."
You can purchase Fred's book and find out more information about what events he's participating in at FredGuttenberg.com.  His Twitter handle is @Fred_Guttenberg.

Co-Authors of "Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won The Presidency"

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is joined for the entirety of the show by New York Times best-selling Authors Jonathan Allen of NBC News Digital and Amie Parnes of The Hill.  Brad interviews Jon and Amie about their brand new book on the 2020 election, titled "Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency."Jon's Twitter handle is @JonAllenDC and Amie's handle is @AmieParnes.

Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ZkJzeOgoeoGv

Or here on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/DeadlineDCWithBradBannon/videos/789080031697232

Should U.S. Withdraw All Troops from Afghanistan?

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.  Here are the stories that she gave her take on:

1. AUDIO: During Senate hearing today, FBI Director Christopher Wray comments on the Jan 6th insurrection and Domestic Terrorism
2. AUDIO: During Senate hearing today, FBI Director Christopher Wray says no evidence Antifa played a role in the January 6 insurrection
3. AXIOS: "U.S. sanctions Russian officials over Navalny poisoning and detention"
4. AXIOS: "Democrats to take up immigration reform next week"
5. AXIOS: "Texas to end all coronavirus restrictions"
6. AXIOS: "Sen. Joe Manchin to propose $8 billion in clean energy tax credits"
7. AXIOS: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces "ultra-millionaire" wealth tax bill"
8. YAHOO NEWS: "2nd Democrat calls for investigation of DeSantis's vaccine distribution"
 
Leslie is then joined by Alex McCoy, Political Director of Common Defense, the country’s largest membership organization of progressive Veterans, with more than 180,000 members across the country. 
The two discuss whether the Biden administration should withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, as well as what the administration's approach should be when it comes to relations with Iran.
The website for Common Defense is CommonDefense.us and their Twitter handle is @CommonDefense.  Alex's handle is @AlexanderMcCoy4.

Qanon GOP Takeover, Trump at CPAC, Biden's Senate Filibuster Problem

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow. The two discuss the multiple far-right groups that have infiltrated and effectively taken over the Republican party, including Qanon.Peter's Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.

During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable analyzes former President Trump's speech at CPAC, the hold he has on the Republican party, and the threat that a future Trump candidacy presents to American democracy.

Brad, Tara and Mark also discuss the COVID stimulus package, raising the minimum wage, and whether the filibuster should be eliminated in the Senate.

Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and the founder of RepublicanDirtyTricks.com, also known as RDT Daily.
Tara’s unapologetically-liberal podcast, "TARABUSTER,” is 100% listener supported, free from corporate influence, and 5-star viewer-reviewed.
Join the resistance by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster and RDT Daily at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.
You can follow Tara on Twitter at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty.

Mark Grimaldi has been a progressive political activist for the past 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President-Elect Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research. His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.

Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles.
You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon and watch his previous 'Deadline D.C.' broadcasts at www.Periscope.TV/BradBannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

Watch a video broadcast of this episode here on Twitter/Periscope: www.pscp.tv/w/1mrxmwgNAWDGy

Or here on Facebook Live: tinyurl.com/BradFacebook3121

Human Rights Discussion with Retired U.S. Ambassador

Guest Host Moe Vela begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which this week is about the Republican hypocrisy surrounding the cost of President Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion dollar COVID stimulus bill.  As a reminder, these same Republicans had no such concerns when it came to the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy that were passed back in 2017.
For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Luis C. de Baca, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (Ret.).   The two discuss human trafficking, police brutality, white supremacists, and more.  Ambassador de Baca's Twitter handle is @AmbCdeBaca.

Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which this week is about the Republican hypocrisy surrounding the cost of President Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion dollar COVID stimulus bill.  As a reminder, these same Republicans had no such concerns when it came to the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy that were passed back in 2017.

For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Luis C. de Baca, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (Ret.).   The two discuss human trafficking, police brutality, white supremacists, and more.  Ambassador de Baca's Twitter handle is @AmbCdeBaca.

 

Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.