Ring of Fire is a podcast hosted by Farron Cousins that began as a radio show in 2004 by Mike Papantonio. The show focuses on exposing corporate fat cats, polluters and media spinmeisters.

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  • Episode 652: Inflation or Corporate Greed; OAN Channel in Hot Water
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    This week on Ring of Fire!

    Donald Trump is STILL trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, even though twenty months have passed. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos revealed this week that Trump called him just one week ago with his latest request - we'll bring you the details.

    Jordan Chariton from Status Coup News will be here to tell us about his travels around the country where he's talking with working class Americans about their struggles to deal with rising inflation and housing costs.

    Bobby Lewis from Media Matters For America will tell us how the One America News network is hyping up election deniers as the network struggles to stay in business.

    And Mitch McConnell sent a clear message to Trump this week that he is NOT guaranteed the 2024 Republican nomination.

    All that, and more, on this week's episode!

  • Episode 651: Your Questions Answered!
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    This week on Ring of Fire!

    We're having a Q&A week and talking about all of the issues that our viewers and listeners want to talk about!

    Will Clarence Thomas get impeached?

    Can Ron DeSantis be stopped?

    Is Donald Trump finished?

    How can we be a better ally to our LGBTQ+ friends and family?

    All of these questions, and many more, will be answered on this week's show!

  • Episode 650: Trump's Hail Mary to Avoid Prosecution
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    This week on Ring of Fire!

    The list of potential crimes committed by Donald Trump and his allies continues to rise, but announcing a presidential bid might scare prosecutors into NOT seeking charges against the former President. Heather Digby Parton from Salon.com will be here to tell us how an announcement from Trump could put the brakes on an investigation.

  • Episode 649: How the U.S. Changed in One Week Thanks to SCOTUS
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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!

  • Episode 648: Farron has Covid
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    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.