This is the last weekly episode of Southpaws. This show may return as a monthly, quarterly, or as special programming. Thank you to all of the Pacifica Radio affiliates who have carried our show over the years. It really meant a lot to me.
Darren discussed these topics:
Social Security recipients can no longer verify their identity over the phone beginning March 31. This means that millions of recipients would have to make an in person visit to a Social Security office or use the computer to verify their identity. The Trump administration is doing this to remove people from the rolls.
The Trump administration is calling property damage attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships "domestic terrorism." Darren once again explained to listeners that property damage is not violence or domestic terrorism.
Democrats have an identity crisis that could ruin their chances of winning races in 2026.
"60 Minutes" on CBS is going after the Trump administration in spite of a $20 Billion lawsuit Trump filed against the network.
The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be in no hurry to rule on birthright citizenship.
And Judge James "Jeb" Boasberg is demanding answers from the Justice Department over deportation flights to El Salvador after he approved an injunction against the deportations.
Hammer Time: The ten Senators who voted for the Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next six months get the Hammer Time award this week.
7 Mar 2025
Southpaws 3-7-25 Pod
Darren discussed these topics:
Donald Trump repeatedly lied and made exaggerated claims during his address to a joint session of Congress.
His address sounded more like a political speech than it did a State of the Union address.
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was ejected during the speech when he interrupted Trump. On Thursday, he was censured by Congress.
A second federal judge extended a block to keep the Trump administration from freezing funding.
Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Darren explained some of the things the department does.
And Darren has no sympathy for government workers who voted for Trump and are now fired by him.
Hammer Time: Ten Democrats voted in favor of censuring Rep. Al Green.
14 Feb 2025
Southpaws 2-14-25 Pod
Darren discussed these topics:
Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence on a 52-48 vote. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote against her.
Donald Trump is refusing to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Darren explains what the law does and what could happen going forward.
The Department of Justice has ordered prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
Inspector generals who were fired by Trump have filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back.
Elon Musk brought his human shield, I mean young son, to the Oval Office to defend what the Department of Government Efficiency is doing.
The White House barred two Associated Press reporters from covering events because the AP Stylebook won't refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Inflation grew last month, with the consumer price index increasing 3 percent.
And a judge has ordered Louisiana State University to reinstate a professor who was removed from the classroom because of comments he made against the Governor of Louisiana and Donald Trump.
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