The Matthew Filipowicz Show

Episode 260 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have Gaius Publius from America Blog back on the show to discuss his in-depth series on the climate crisis and how, without immediate action, we could see mass extinction by the end of the century.

We also have Lisa Graves from the Center for Media and Democracy back on the show to discuss their new investigation, Outsourcing America Exposed.

We’ll also discuss the consequences of the Government Shutdown and how some, after mocking the Occupy movement, are wondering where they are now.

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Episode 259 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have independent journalist Chris Faraone back on the show to discuss the how the Boston Mayoral race is shaping up as a battle between labor supported Marty Walsh and the Bain Capital supported John Connolly.

We also have David Waldman from Daily Kos back on the show to discuss the madness of the GOP government shut down, and how it’s only the first of several budget hostage situations that will occur in the coming months.

We’ll also discuss this past weekend’s Living Liberally national conference.

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Hey everybody!

The September 2013 edition of Matthew Filipowicz Bad-Ass Members Only Bonus Episode is now available!

However, as “Members Only” implies, it is for Bad-Ass Members Only.  How do you become a member?  It’s simple!  Just head over to our members page and sign up.

Not only do you get the joy in your heart of supporting independent progressive media, not only do you get our monthly bonus episodes, but you’ll also receive other perks like t-shirts, stickers, personalized animations and more!  Plus, once we reach 100 members, we will go to three shows a week!

Can’t afford to become a member?  You can still support the show by making a one time donation, and if you do, you’ll get access to that month’s bonus episode!

As always, our bonus episodes give you a chance to get to know our amazing writer/performers better as we do our version of the McLaughlin Group, which we’ve dubbed the Filipowicz Forum.

This month, after our Chicago performance of Atlas Riffed, I have a one on one conversation with Josh Bolotsky.  We talk the difference between using the term liberal vs. progressive, his work with the Other 98%, other political stories, plus nerd topics like Dr. Who and what the plot for should be for Star Wars Episode VII.

So what are you waiting for?  Become a member today and start enjoying the fruits of knowing you are truly a Bad-Ass!

-Matt

Episode 258 The Best Of The Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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The show is on the road this week in Chicago and Madison.  As such, we are running The Best Of The Matthew Filipowicz Show with some of our favorite interviews, rants, and sketches.

Coming up on today’s show, we have the President of the Chicago Teachers Union, Karen Lewis, here to discuss Rahm Emanuel’s war on public education in Chicago.

We also have Alice Ollstein from Free Speech Radio News back on the show to discuss the shocking new Pentagon report on sexual assault in the military, as well as how the Air Force Lieutenant in charge of sexual assault prevention has been arrested for sexual assault himself.

We’ll also discuss those who support the Chelsea Manning conviction by saying we are a “nation of laws.” (NOTE: This was recorded before Manning announced she wished to be referred to as Chelsea Manning.)

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Episode 257 The Best Of The Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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The show is on the road this week in Chicago and Madison.  As such, we are running The Best Of The Matthew Filipowicz Show with some of our favorite interviews, rants, and sketches.

Coming up on today’s Best Of Show, we have Mychal Denzel Smith from the Nation Magazine here to discuss the ridiculous placement of Assata Shakur on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list.

We also have Hutch Harris from the band the Thermals here to talk about their new album, Desperate Ground.

We’ll also discuss how a DEA unit feeds wiretap and informant tips to local law enforcement, then instructs them to lie about it.

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Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes, Sticher and at www.matthewf.net.  You can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.  You call the listener hotline at 617-855-TMFS.  You can support the show by becoming a member.  We have new shows every Tuesday and Thursday.

Hey gang,

I’m excited to say I have upcoming performances in both Chicago and New York City!

In Chicago, I’ll be doing both stand-up at Laughing Liberally Chicago and performing a MST3K style live riffing of the film, Atlas Shrugged Part One!

Here are the details!

Chicago
Wednesday Sept 25th
Stand-up at Laughing Liberally Chicago followed by Atlas Riffed
@ Black Rock Pub – 3614 N. Damen, 7p, Free
More info

New York City
Saturday October 5th
Atlas Riffed
@ The Tank - 151 W. 46th St, 8th Floor, 10p, $10
More info
Tickets

For more details on Atlas Riffed, go here.

If you live in either city, I hope to see you there!

-Matt

Episode 256 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have Tim Karr from Free Press back on the show to discuss how both big tech companies like Verizon and the NSA are working to destroy fundamental structure of the internet.

We also have comedian and filmmaker Negin Farsad back on the show to talk about her new movie, The Muslims Are Coming!

We’ll also discuss the the latest mass shooting in the US, this time in Washington DC.

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Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes, Sticher and at www.matthewf.net.  You can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.  You call the listener hotline at 617-855-TMFS. You can support the show by becoming a member.  We have new shows every Tuesday and Thursday.

Episode 255 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have independent journalist David Dayen here to discuss Larry Summers withdrawing his name as a possible head the Federal Reserve and how five years after the economic collapse, those responsible have still not been held accountable.

We also have artist and journalist Molly Crabapple back on the show to discuss her latest trip to the prison at Guantanamo Bay.

We’ll also discuss the two year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street and how activists are needed now more than ever.

Support the show with a click of the mouse!  Donate a post on your Twitter or Facebook today!

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes, Sticher and at www.matthewf.net.  You can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.  You call the listener hotline at 617-855-TMFS. You can support the show by becoming a member.  We have new shows every Tuesday and Thursday.

Episode 254 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have independent journalist Rania Khalek here to discuss President Obama’s Syria speech and how the media is ignoring Syria’s non-violent resistance movement.

We also have Amanda Marcotte back on the show to discuss the 10 weirdest conspiracy theories from fundamentalist Christians.

We’ll also discuss how the TSA doesn’t think you’re a potential terrorist if you have $85.

Support the show with a click of the mouse!  Donate a post on your Twitter or Facebook today!

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes, Sticher and at www.matthewf.net.  You can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.  You call the listener hotline at 617-855-TMFS. You can support the show by becoming a member.  We have new shows every Tuesday and Thursday.