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Throwback: Ed Schultz On How To Fight Back In The Age Of Political Bullies
Just a few years ago, it would have been almost impossible to turn on your radio and hear the voice of a progressive talk show host. The conventional wisdom was that only conservatives could survive on the air, and numerous progressive hosts had tried and failed. But when Ed Schultz came on the air, he … → Read More
Remembering Ed Schultz
Ed Schultz, host of ‘News with Ed’ on RT America, passed away on July 5 at his home in Washington, DC. The veteran radio and television broadcaster was 64. RT America’s Anya Parampil is joined by Ed’s RT colleagues for a tribute, including Larry King, Lionel, Mitch Ceasar, Ashlee Banks, Steve Christakos, Dan Cohen and … → Read More
Trump Nominee Wrong On Brown V. Board Of Education, Says Education Director
Today marks 64 years since the Brown v. Board of Education decision struck down the idea of separate but equal in public schools. However, a federal judicial nominee by President Donald Trump has education advocates worried. Wendy Vitter has been nominated for a federal judgeship in New Orleans, but during senate testimony Vitter would not … → Read More
Dangerous Apps Under Fire For Targeting Children
Parents are concerned about plastic surgery gaming apps marketed to kids. Experts say the mobile applications can simulate procedures such as liposuction, nose jobs, lip fillers and double-eyelid surgery, which sends the wrong message to children. RT America’s Trinity Chavez joins Ed Schultz to report. → Read More
Dangerous Apps Under Fire For Targeting Children
Parents are concerned about plastic surgery gaming apps marketed to kids. Experts say the mobile applications can simulate procedures such as liposuction, nose jobs, lip fillers and double-eyelid surgery, which sends the wrong message to children. RT America’s Trinity Chavez joins Ed Schultz to report. → Read More
California Has Most Polluted Cities
A new report finds the top most polluted metro areas in the country are in one state alone. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte tells us where. → Read More
Opioid Death Penalty Should Be For Wall Street CEOs
Via RT America: Despite President Donald Trump’s new plan to address the opioid crisis, critics say pharmaceutical companies are still not being held accountable. For more on this, RT America’s Ed Schultz speaks with host of “America’s Lawyer,” Mike Papantonio. Transcript: Ed Schultz: Let’s turn to Mike Papantonio, host of America’s Layer here on RT … → Read More
Republicans Urge Trump Against Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump remains determined to move forward with tariffs to protect American jobs. The president’s policy is causing a big political and philosophical issue for conservatives. RT America’s Ed Schultz has more. → Read More
‘I’ve Never Seen The Education Community So United’ – WVEA President
Despite being offered a raise by the state Senate, teachers in West Virginia are continuing to strike with no end in sight. Joining RT America’s Ed Schultz to speak about this issue is Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education Association. → Read More
US Supreme Court: Immigrants Don’t Have Rights To Bond Hearings
The 5-3 Supreme Court ruling in Jennings v. Rodriguez reverses a lower court decision providing immigrants the right to bond hearings. Critics believe the ruling gives US authorities to right to detain immigrants indefinitely. For more, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Allen Orr. → Read More
Supreme Court Decision Could Have Grave Implications For Unions
The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case with major implications for the future of labor unions, with plaintiffs arguing that government union fees employees are required to pay violate the First Amendment. RT America’s Ed Schultz speaks with the president of the American Postal Workers Union Mark Dimondstein about the case that could → Read More
SCOTUS weighs Microsoft privacy fight over overseas data
In a case that may set a precedent for cloud computing for decades to come, Microsoft is fighting back against a 2013 search warrant obtained by the FBI, ordering the company to relinquish information stored on a server in Ireland, but allegedly connected to drug activity. RT America’s Manila Chan joins Ed Schultz to discuss. → Read More
Peace Talks On Hold Amidst Bloody Battles In Eastern Ghouta
The United States, France, and Britain have accused Russia of worsening a humanitarian crisis in Syria with an assault on rebel-held territories full of civilians. However, Russia says Eastern Ghouta is largely held by terrorist groups such as al-Nusra. For more, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by former US diplomat Jim Jatras. → Read More
Massive Blackout Disrupts Puerto Rico’s Struggling Infrastructure
Puerto Rico is still recovering after Hurricane Maria devastated the island back in August, leaving at least 64 dead. Portions of the island were in the dark again after an explosion ravaged electrical infrastructure. RT America’s Manila Chan joins “News with Ed” with the details. → Read More
Deadly Flu Epidemic Sweeps America
The US continues to suffer from an unusually difficult and deadly flu season, dominated by two strains of the virus against which vaccination is less effective. The CDC has revealed that at least 50 children have died this flu season and hospitals are struggling to cope. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports. → Read More
Millions Of dollars To Help LA Homeless Went To Bureaucrats Instead
A record number of people across the US are becoming homeless, especially on the West Coast. The problem has prompted at least ten city and county governments to declare emergency over the past three years. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte has more from Los Angeles, one of the worst-hit places in the nation. → Read More
SpaceX Launch Shatters Previous Payload Capabilities
Elon Musk’s Space X launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into space Tuesday. The launch marks the first time a rocket this powerful has been sent into space by a private company. For more on this, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by Leroy Chiao, former astronaut. → Read More
FBI Needs To Investigate The FBI
Via RT America: The controversial congressional memo alleging FBI abuses of the FISA court is due to be released Friday. FBI director Christopher Wray and leading Democrats in the House and Senate oppose the release of the memo. For more on this, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by host of America’s Lawyer Mike Papantonio. → Read More
Opioid Wars: China Accused Of Pushing Drugs On American Addicts
Lawmakers are clamoring to address the distribution of dangerous opioids through international mail. After a year-long probe, Senate investigators traced opioid-related deaths to drugs purchased from Chinese sellers and manufactured in China. The sellers prefer the United States Postal Service over private carriers, as the drugs are far less likely to be discovered and seized, → Read More
Sanctions: What Is Kim Jong-un’s Next Move?
The United States announced a new round of sanctions against North Korea, blocking any transfers or dealings with six North Korean ships, 16 individuals and nine companies. The US accuses them of helping Kim Jong-un’s weapons program. For more, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by Sourabh Gupta, a policy specialist for the Institute of China-America Studies. → Read More