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 643: Hatred in Buffalo
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    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!

  • Episode 642: What Else Will Fall Under SCOTUS?
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    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

  • Episode 641: Aftermath of the SCOTUS Leak
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    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!

  • Episode 640: "Leak" Week Recap; Elon's Twitter Deal
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    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.

  • Episode 639: Florida Governor Goes Beyond Trump
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    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