The Leslie Marshall Show

World Renowned Infectious Disease Doctor on Latest COVID-19 News, Including Vaccines

First, Leslie gives her take on today's news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.

Here are the stories that she covered:

1. AXIOS: "Top military leaders in quarantine after possible COVID-19 exposure"

2. CNN: "Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if America can't control the coronavirus"

3. CNN BUSINESS: "Goldman Sachs: A Democratic sweep would mean faster economic recovery"

4. AUDIO: A portion of Former First Lady Michelle Obama's 24-minute 'Closing Argument' video on the upcoming presidential election (3:50 in length)

5. NBC News: (Story broke while on air) "Trump rejects Democrats' COVID-19 aid offer, says no deal until after the election"

Then, Leslie is joined by joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger, the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing.

They discuss the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including President Trump's diagnosis, and his cavalier attitude toward the virus. They also analyze the Trump White House nixing tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval, and how dangerous that move could end up being.

Dr. Bollinger is Founding Director of the Center for Clinical GlobaJohns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Johns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education.

Congressman Ro Khanna on 2020 Election, SCOTUS Vacancy and More

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 new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Congressman Ro Khanna. He represents California's 17th congressional district, including Silicon Valley.

They discuss the 2020 Elections, the COVID-19 stimulus package that is sitting on Senate Majority Mitch McConnell's desk after being carefully put together by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the vacancy on the Supreme Court and Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Representative Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also serves as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic Caucus. His Twitter handle is @RepRoKhanna.

During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tara Devlin and Mark Grimaldi. The roundtable expands on the topics from the first half hour, and also discusses Trump and his Republican colleagues testing positive for COVID-19 after failing to take the proper precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.

Tara 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 R-D-T 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), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016). 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 column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race 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.

Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1lDxLyynyXzKm

What the Supreme Court Vacancy Means for Young People

Today's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.

During today's episode, they discuss how the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, beyond being a devastating loss of a beloved individual and respected Justice, also puts the country in an extremely perilous situation.

As many Americans remember, following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February of 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to even begin the confirmation process of President Obama’s chosen nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat, saying that the nomination would take place too close to an election.

Now, with Donald Trump in the Oval Office—that pretense is gone. Many Senate Republicans who have stated on the record that they would refuse to confirm a nominee in 2020 have already backtracked on their earlier statements. And on Saturday, Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the open seat, who holds extremely conservative views on health care, reproductive rights, and more.

One thing that’s different from what happened in 2016 is that now the election is not just approaching—it is already underway. Many people have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in voting. The voters deserve a say in who makes this next Supreme Court appointment.

During the show, Brent and Charlotte focus on what exactly is at stake with the Supreme Court vacancy—with a particular focus on the Affordable Care Act and reproductive rights.

To discuss these topics and more, they are joined by Renee Bracey Sherman, Executive Director of Abortion Stories, and Juan Sarmiento, Media Manager for Young Invincibles.

 

Here are the Twitter handles for today's guests and their organizations:

 

Renee Bracey Sherman - @RBraceySherman, Abortion Stories - @AbortionStories, Young Invincibles - @YoungInvincible

 

The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress.  Brent J. Cohen's Twitter handle is @BrentJCohen and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.

Debate Preview with Former Senior Advisor to Joe Biden

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

Here are the stories that she gave her take on:

1. AXIOS: "House Democrats unveil new $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief proposal"

2. NEW YORK TIMES: "White House Told CDC: Come Up With More Evidence to Support School Reopenings"

3. THE ATLANTIC: "Ex-Trump aides say the president regularly mocks his evangelical supporters behind their backs"

She's then joined by Moe Vela, who served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. The stint was the second White House appointment for Mr. Vela, who served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs for Vice President Al Gore. Mr. Vela holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior executive role in the White House.

Leslie and Moe preview tonight's presidential debate, the first between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.  They analyze:

1. Whether Trump can avoid the sitting-president first-debate slump

2. Whether Biden comes across competently

3. Whether Trump and Biden can control their tempers and tone

4. How Trump tries to defend his record

5. How much of the debate should focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump's management of the crisis

You can follow Moe on Twitter, where his handle is @MoeVela.

Effect of Trump Taxes Bombshell on Presidential Race, Debate Preview, Trump's Problematic SCOTUS Nominee

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 new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by John Nichols, the National Political Correspondent for 'The Nation,' and Author of the new book, "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party."  (Available for purchase here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48624170-the-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-democratic-party)
John's Twitter handle is @NicholsUprising.

Brad and John analyze the impact of the bombshell New York Times report on Trump's Taxes and how it will impact the presidential race. They also preview the first presidential debate and outline how each candidate can win the night.

During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Abdallah Fayyad and Mark Grimaldi.  The roundtable continues to discuss Trump's taxes and the presidential debate.  Additionally, they give their take on Trump's nomination to the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, and the threats she poses to the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade if confirmed to the high court.

Abdallah Fayyad is an opinion writer and Editorial Board member at 'The Boston Globe.'
His Twitter handle is @Abdallah_Fayyad.

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), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016).  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 column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race 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.

Watch a video broadcast of the show here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1kvJpeXVlVwxE

Interview with Co-Authors of, "How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses"

First, Leslie gives her take on the latest news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.

Then, she's joined by the three co-authors of," How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses."

The three co-authors are Rabbi Mordecai Schreiber, Dr. Iqbal J. Unus, and Reverend Ian Case Punnett. They came together because they felt during troubled times, millions have been inspired by the stories and spiritual lessons of the selfless leadership of Moses. In a world increasingly affected by political, social, and racial imbalance, they feel we need strong, innovative leaders who have not forgotten or ignored these valuable lessons.

Written in an easy and accessible style, their book is meant for sincerely spiritual but church-resistant Bible readers as well as those who are familiar with the Moses narrative. The book attempts to synthesize the religious views of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity into one unified, harmonious voice singing a single hymn.

In the 1960s, clergy like Dr. King revolutionized civil rights in America. The authors offer a unified clergy view of the three faiths as a living model for bringing the world together and making “justice for all” a reality rather than a slogan.

Additionally, the co-authors feels that the new peace initiatives in the Middle East fall short of solving the main problem, namely, Palestinian statehood. They see the book as being able to move the needle on this issue.

The book, "How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We're In," will be released on October 20th and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com in both Hardcover or Kindle Edition.

ACA and Roe v. Wade at Risk If Trump Fills Vacant SCOTUS Seat

Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' News Segment.
Here are the stories that she covers:

1. AXIOS: "U.S. reaches 200,000 coronavirus deaths"

2. AUDIO: Trump yesterday: "It affects virtually nobody," Trump says of the coronavirus, which has now killed 200,000 Americans and counting

3. WASHINGTON POST: "WH nixed plan to distribute 650 million face masks through USPS"

4. WASHINGTON POST: "Pentagon Spent $1 Billion in COVID-19 Funding on Military Gadgets"

5. Axios-Ipsos poll: Vaccine resistance grows

6. National Voter Registration Day

7. AUDIO: President Obama encourages Americans to vote on national voter registration day

8. WASHINGTON POST: "Secret CIA Memo: Putin Probably Orchestrating Anti-Biden Disinformation Campaign"

9. AXIOS: "Bloomberg raises $16.1M to help Florida felons regain voting rights"

10. The Hill: "GOP will ask Supreme Court to limit mail voting in Pennsylvania in first post-RBG test"

Leslie is then joined by Anisha Singh, Director of Judiciary and Democracy Affairs at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

The two discuss how the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade are both at risk of being eliminated if President Trump fills the Supreme Court seat left vacant following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Anisha's Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.

RBG's Legacy, SCOTUS Vacancy, Wildfires and Climate Change

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 new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly and Beacon Award winning television host and analyst. Paul has been the political analyst for WGN-TV since 2008, appearing on all the station’s newscasts discussing political issues of the day. He is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the city, state and country, and also serves as a fill-in anchor. Paul has interviewed presidents, governors, senators, congressmen, local representatives and mayors too numerous to count over the last 25 years.  His Twitter handle is @PaulLisnek.

Paul and Brad analyze the legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  They also discuss how it appears that Senate Republicans will attempt to fill the vacancy left on the high court following Ginsburg's passing, and what possible moves Democrats have to respond to the seat being filled, including eventually expanding the size of the court.

During the second half of the show, Brad leads a political round-table with Tim Zenk and Mark Grimaldi.  The roundtable discusses what the ramifications of a 6-3 Conservative SCOTUS majority could be on major issues like the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade.  They also discuss the West Coast wildfires, and how they are the latest evidence of the devastating effects that climate change is having on the U.S.

Tim is a Principle at 'Molecule,' a business and public affairs company, a former Democratic staffer, and a well known renewable energy expert. His Twitter handle is @greencrude.

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), and Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016).  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 column every Sunday on the 2020 Presidential race 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.

Watch a video broadcast of the show here: www.periscope.tv/w/1ZkKzmrYMpZxv

Young People Are Stepping Up As Poll Workers

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

During today's episode, they discuss how the upcoming 2020 election will look a little different than elections in years past given the additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic—for example, some states have expanded vote by mail options, some have made the decision to close certain in-person polling places, and many people who have served as poll workers in recent elections (these workers are often older and retired) may not feel safe spending the day at an in-person polling place this year. 

Even though it’s not always easy to get up-to-date information on voting right now, it’s critical that each person who intends to vote this November makes a plan *now* to do so. Whether that is casting an early ballot in-person—which many states now allow, requesting a mail-in ballot and pledging to return it as soon as possible, or choosing to vote in-person on Election Day, the most important thing is that you know how you’re voting and make sure you have taken all the necessary steps to make that happen. 

To talk with Edwith and Charlotte more about the upcoming election, and how young people can get involved as voters and volunteers, they’re joined by two guests from the Campus Vote Project.  They are Ciarra Malone, the Georgia State Coordinator and Rachel Clay, the Southeast Regional Coordinator.

You can find out more about the Campus Vote Project by visiting their website at CampusVoteProject.org, or following them on Twitter, where their handle is @CampusVote.

The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress.  Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.

Trump Worsens Climate Crisis Amid Wildfires; Author of New Book, "The Trump Women: Part of the Deal"

Leslie is first joined by Vijay Limaye, Advisor to the NRDC Action Fund, whose mission is to build political support for protecting the planet and its people.
The two discuss the unprecedented wildfires on the west coast, as well as a new blog on how President Trump is worsening the planet's climate crisis. The piece is written by NRDC President Gina McCarthy, and is titled, "Trump Fans Flames of Climate Crisis While West Is Burning."
The website for the NRDC Action Fund is NRDCActionFund.org and their Twitter handle is @NRDC_AF.

Leslie's guest during the second half of the show is Nina Burleigh, an award-winning national political journalist who covered President Trump for Newsweek and the author of six books. Her most recent book, "The Fatal Gift of Beauty," was a New York Times bestseller.

Leslie and Nina preview Nina's upcoming book, "The Trump Women: Part of the Deal," which will be released on September 22nd. The book explores the stark details of the forces that shaped Trump’s thinking about women, in a comprehensive, provocative, and critical account of the six women who have been closest to Trump. You can preorder "The Trump Women: Part of the Deal" on Amazon.com now.  It is available in both Paperback and Kindle Edition. Nina's Twitter handle is @NinaBurleigh.