Episode 84

Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses the status of negotiations to reopen the federal government; former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius describes the consequences of allowing the Obamacare subsidies to expire; a live report from Buenos Aires after the Trump administration announces plans to significantly increase imports of Argentinian beef; Rep. Jim Clyburn responds to calls from GOP officials to gerrymander him out of office; how the Supreme Court has put ICE above the law.
An important reality check on Donald Trump's record on crime; North Carolina Rep. Don Davis discusses the GOP's new gerrymandered map for his state which will make it almost impossible for him to win reelection; the real problem with Trump razing parts of The White House for his own personal projects.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the consequences the American people are facing right now due to the ongoing government shutdown and the new fight over food stamps; how the widespread government furloughs are having a major effect on the American economy; Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses how he is holding the line against the chaotic Trump presidency; Sabaa Tahir's "All My Rage" is the subject of this week's Velshi Banned Book Club.
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