Political Misfits

Davos Kickoff, Debt Ceiling, German Defense Minister Resigns

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Adjunct professor and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts to discuss the anticipated debt ceiling crisis on Thursday, how House GOP infighting could affect this debt limit spat, the so-called McConnell rule, and Hunter Biden’s access to classified documents at his father’s house.
Longtime educator, activist, and former professor of education Bill Ayers discusses nationwide public school closures, rightwing attacks on public schools, the recruitment of Girl Scouts to sell 5G technology, and the fight to protect the commons by way of the public schools.
Geopolitical consultant, author, veteran and former security analyst David Oualaalou the resignation of the German defense minister, the destruction of a German village in pursuit of coal production, what to expect out of U.S.-Netherlands discussions this week, Janet Yellen’s meeting with Chinese and southern African counterparts, Iran upgrading its domestic surveillance capabilities, and prostitution at Davos.
Organizer, writer, and wilderness guide Max Wilbert discusses electric vehicle production, including the life cycle of electric vehicles, how electric cars represent a change of product than a change of lifestyle, whether urban centers are ready for the proliferation of electric cars, and updates on the fight in Thacker Pass to resist a lithium mine.
The Misfits also discuss the commodification of Washington’s ‘red tape’ at the National Archives, the ban of lawyers at Madison Square Garden, and the dumping of Kanye by his lawyers.
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