The Occupy Democrats Podcast EP #18
Update: 2025-06-14
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Newscast Summary: Occupy Democrats Show Highlights (300 words)
On the latest Occupy Democrats show, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull announced a schedule change, moving to Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The episode, aired on June 13, 2025, tackled pressing issues with a focus on the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and domestic political controversies.
The hosts discussed recent Israeli missile strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, expressing concern over the potential for a broader war. They criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of international conflicts, citing his unfulfilled promises of peace and questionable diplomacy, particularly with Ukraine. Bland likened Israel to a “drunk friend” dragging the U.S. into fights, warning that American troops may already be involved, risking another Middle East entanglement.
Domestically, the show highlighted a disturbing incident involving Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), who was forcibly removed from a press conference led by Secretary Kristi Noem in his hometown. The hosts condemned Noem’s handling of the situation, calling it authoritarian and noting her weak justification about Padilla’s lack of a security pin. They also criticized a Florida sheriff’s aggressive threats against “anti-ICE” protesters, clarifying these are “No Kings” protests against Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, not solely immigration issues.
Bland and Cole exposed Trump’s administration for halting investigations into corporations like JP Morgan, SpaceX, and GEO Group, alleging ties to Trump and fraud cover-ups. They urged listeners to protest safely at upcoming “No Kings” events, waving American flags to reclaim patriotism. The show closed with a Father’s Day nod and a teaser for an interview with author Rick Pearlstein on June 24. Follow Occupy Democrats on social media for updates.
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