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This week on Ring of Fire! The Supreme Court continues to push the country into a full-blown theocracy, and a string of recent rulings has left the public concerned about our future. Rayyvana, host of Rayy-Actions on Twitch, will join us to talk about all of these disastrous decisions. AND on the MEMBER SHOW (www.rofpodcast.com)The January 6th Committee heard explosive testimony from former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson this week, and we'll explain what this testimony could mean for possible criminal prosecutions. And Ted Cruz has picked (another) fight with Sesame Street, this time railing against Elmo for getting a COVID vaccine. The Republican Senator seems to have a real problem with puppets, and we'll explain why. All that, and more, on this week's Ring of Fire!

Farron came home from vacation with Covid, so we have a “best of” Ring of Fire Podcast for you this week. Republicans have made it clear that overturning Roe v Wade is only the beginning, and they are actively coming to take away more of your rights at the state level. Salon.com's Heather "Digby" Parton will tell us what's happening. And author and YouTube host Cliff Schecter will join us for a discussion on how Ron DeSantis is quickly out-Trumping Donald Trump, and why that is a seriously threat for America.

This Week on Ring of Fire! The Right Wing world is freaking out over the revelations from the January 6th Committee's televised hearings, and it is going to take a lot of effort on their part to dig themselves out of this hole. With more hearings on the horizon - and a public that actually seems interested - these events could impact voters ahead of the midterms. Jesse Dollemore, host of the I Doubt It Podcast, will discuss the hearings with us this week.

This week on Ring of Fire! The January 6th Committee is about to begin their prime time hearings, so we're bringing you a very special episode of Ring of Fire. Heather "Digby" Parton from Salon.com will join Farron for a lengthy discussion about what we've learned from the Committee in the past 10 months, and what we can expect from these hearings. We'll also be discussing the Republican distraction efforts to make the public think that these hearings aren't that important.

This week on Ring of Fire! The Durham probe hit a major snag this week after Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussman was acquitted of all charges. Conservatives are outraged, of course, but the probe has been going on for over 3 years now without any results. Time to let it go. Investigative reporter Jordan Chariton will be here to discuss the many failings of the Uvalde police force, and we'll discuss the likelihood that America passes comprehensive gun control measures. And on the member show, we've got even more Republican leaks! Their plans for harassing voters, stalling legislative action, and so much more have been revealed by a series of different leaks this week, and we'll take a look at each one of them.

This week on Ring of Fire! Donald Trump suffered several humiliating defeats in Georgia this week, so what does this mean for his grip over the Republican Party? The answer might not be the one that you were hoping for. Author and YouTube host Cliff Schecter will help us break down the gun culture of America and how that has shaped the country in the worst ways possible. And on the member show, investigative reporter Alex Kotch will tell us about the billionaire families that are funding the most extreme members of Congress like Paul Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene (and many others.) Become member to get the full show over at www.rofpodcast.com

This Week on Ring of Fire! Salon.com contributor Chauncey DeVega will be here to talk about the motivation of the Buffalo shooter, and he'll explain how "Replacement Theory" has long been a part of the Republican Party. And on the Membership Show, Establishment Republicans succeeded in taking down Madison Cawthorn, and one of the groups behind the attacks on the young Congressman says that they've got a new target: Lauren Boebert. Ted Cruz may have single-handedly destroyed one of the last protections that our elections had from unlimited corporate money, and we'll explain what that means for future elections. Republicans are at each other's throats in Congress over how much they want to obstruct President Biden's agenda. Get the full show and all our archives over at www.rofpodcast.com!

This week on Ring of Fire! Elon Musk says that, if his purchase of Twitter actually happens, he'll be welcoming Donald Trump back on the platform because his permaban was "stupid." This is probably the worst thing that could happen for conservatives, and Farron Cousins explains why. Republicans have made it clear that overturning Roe v Wade is only the beginning, and they are actively coming to take away more of your rights at the state level. Salon.com's Heather "Digby" Parton will tell us what's happening. And on the member show, the corporate media has helped Republicans push all sorts of lies about reproductive choice over the years, and they need to be held accountable for giving anti-choice Republicans a platform to spread their hate and lies. Media Matters' Sharon Kann will join us for that discussion. Get the full show at www.rofpodcast.com

This week on Ring of Fire! The leaked SCOTUS opinion draft has captured the news this week, and for good reason. The implications of this potential ruling will set the country back 50 years, and create an environment that is toxic for women. And that may only be the beginning. We'll bring you the details of the ruling, along with the reactions from both the Right and the Left. We'll also be taking your questions! To get in on future Q&As, make sure you check out our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/TheRingofFire) and keep an eye on the Community page!

This Week on Ring of Fire! It is LEAK WEEK! New leaks have revealed the members of Congress that were involved in the Trump administration's coup attempts, while other leaks have revealed what Kevin McCarthy REALLY thought about his Republican colleagues. Heather "Digby" Parton from Salon.com will be here to tell us all about these new developments. And for our members only show, Republicans were prepared to strong-arm Twitter into submission if they didn't take Elon Musk's offer to buy the company, but this news was barely even reported. Matthew Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters for America, will be here to talk about that story, along with the new Republican tactic of bullying companies into submission, and punishing those who don't comply. www.rofpodcast.com to get the full show plus our archived shows.

On This Week's Show! Two legends return to the Ring of Fire! First, author and YouTube host Cliff Schecter will join us for a discussion on how Ron DeSantis is quickly out-Trumping Donald Trump, and why that is a seriously threat for America. And on the member's podcast, Heather "Digby" Parton will be back with us again to talk about Donald Trump's waning influence over the Republican Party, and how his endorsements could end up hurting the Republicans in the midterms. Become a member of the full show over at www.rofpodcast.com

This Week on Ring of Fire! We're taking viewer/listener questions again! If you want to get your questions in for next time, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page at YouTube.com/TheRingofFire and keep an eye on that Community page!

This Week on Ring of Fire! Our good friend David Pakman, host of The David Pakman Show, will be joining us for a discussion about the midterms, the growing threat of Republican lunacy, and why conservatives are so obsessed with Hunter Biden.

This week on Ring of Fire! Investigative journalist Jordan Chariton will join us again to talk about his recent trip through Florida where he spoke with the people who are being directly, negatively, impacted by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' assaults on our rights. Alex Kotch, co-founder of OptOut App and investigative reporter for Exposed by CMD, will tell us about the dark web of money that goes into funding climate change denial. He'll also give us an update on his OptOut project that is bringing progressive media under one roof. Bonus Show, www.rofpodcast.com to become a member We'll discuss the latest from the January 6th Committee, as well as an update about Madison Cawthorn's wild accusations about Republican members of Congress!

This week on Ring of Fire! It's March Midterm Madness! We'll be revisiting our conversations with Mike Figuerado and Jeff Waldorf, both of whom have a lot to say about what could happen in this year's midterm races, and what Democrats can do to stop the Republicans from sweeping the elections.

This week on Ring of Fire! Gas prices are going out of control, and Democrats are scrambling to come up with both a message for voters and a plan to address the crisis. Republicans are already blaming the Biden administration for both the soaring cost of fuel AND the ongoing inflation crisis, and Democrats need to do something quickly to ease voters' concerns before the midterms. And we're taking even more of your questions from our YouTube channel! We'll be talking about everything from Trump's potential indictments, college football, the embarrassing state of the Republican Party, and so much more!

This Week on Ring of Fire! Vladimir Putin is continuing his assault on Ukraine, even as global sanctions cripple Russia's economy. The Russian people are sick of it all, and Putin now finds himself between a rock and a hard place - and that makes him far more dangerous. We'll discuss the latest on the conflict and how Putin's desperation could escalate the situation. We'll also be talking with Panama Bartholomy from the Building Decarbonization Coalition about his group's efforts to help reduce carbon emissions, state by state, and why that strategy might be the only way to really tackle the crisis. And we're taking your questions from our YouTube channel in this week's Q&A!

On this week's show: President Biden gave his first State of the Union Address, but his words have been overshadowed by the outbursts of right wing lunatics Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene. We'll talk about what the speech means, and how it could be a turning point for the administration. Jacobin contributor and author Luke Savage will discuss the devastating impacts that the expiration of the extended Child Tax Credits have had on children and working families. And on the member show, Twitch streamer Tiffany Starr will talk about the ongoing legislative assault on LGBTQ youth at the hands of right wing state governments. www.rofpodcast.com to become a member and get the full show

On This Week's Show: Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and things are not looking good. Author Cliff Schecter will be here to explain what's happening, and he'll also give his insights into the good and bad developments in the many investigations into Donald Trump from the past week. John Nichols from The Nation magazine will discuss rising inflation and the corporate greed that is driving prices even further, and he'll explain how Democrats can combat right wing talking points about the problem before the midterms. And author and podcaster Chauncey DeVega will tell us how Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of "white victimhood" for Republicans that is driving a wedge deeper into the heart of America.

This week on Ring of Fire... Hillary Clinton is going to JAIL! Or at least that's what conservative media wants you to think. The truth is that the Durham court filing from last week is a giant nothingburger, but that didn't stop outlets like Fox from telling their viewers that things have never been worse for Hillary. We'll explain why this is a giant distraction that actually means nothing. And while Republicans are focusing on Hillary, Donald Trump and his kids had an absolutely horrible week that just continued to get worse with each passing day. We'll tell you why Trump and his kids might finally be in over their heads. We'll also be talking about the assault on rights and democracy taking place at the state level by revisiting our recent interview with author David Pepper, which is more and more relevant every day.