The Matthew Filipowicz Show

Episode 117 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have comedian, writer, improviser and one of the founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Matt Besser here to talk about his new movie, Freak Dance.

We also have Alternet associate editor Sarah Jaffe back on the show to discuss forclosure horror stories and what Occupiers learned from President Obama can he can learn from them.

We’ll also discuss the police state surrounding the upcoming NATO protests in Chicago and we’l also have a public service announcement from Chicago businesses on what to wear during NATO.

Our writer/performer today is Kate Ward.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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 108 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have comedian Cameron Esposito here to discuss the the challenges women comedians face and the broader challenges of the GOP’s war on women.

We also have Chicago based hip hop artist D-Nick the Microphone Misfit back on the show to talk about his new album, Escape From Babylon.

We’ll also discuss Trevon Martin’s killer George Zimmerman being arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder, his attorney’s horrible talking points, the UC Davis pepper spray report, President Obama going back on on an anti LGBT discrimination order, the fact that only 30,000 homeowners have been helped under TARP, and President Obama’s horrible JOBS act.

We also have Rahm Emanuel’s spokesperson here to defend his attacking of Chicago teachers.

Our writer/performer today is Bob Rok.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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.

-Matt

Hey everyone!

We’re super excited that our 7th ever Matthew Filipowicz Bad-Ass Members Only Episode is now available!  However, as “Members Only” implies, it is for Bad-Ass Members Only.  How do you become a member?  It’s quite easy!  Just head over to our members page and sign up.

Not only do you get the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting independent progressive media, not only do you get our monthly bonus episodes, but you’ll also receive other… perks (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).  Also, once we reach 100 members, we will go to three shows a week!

However, if you can’t afford to become a member, no problem!  You can make 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’s forum features writer/performers Bob Rok, Tim Grimes,  Frank Chow and Kate Ward.

We talk Trevon Martin, Barack Obama’s claiming the power to assassinate American citizens, police violence and more!

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

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Coming up on today’s show, we have Cenk Uygur of the Young Turks back on the show to talk the 2012 election and why it’s so important to get money out of politics.

We’ll also be talking once again to Angelo Carusone from Media Matters about his new campaign against Rush Limbaugh, Stop Rush.

We’ll also discuss the SWAT raid of the homes Occupy Miami protesters and the war on women and contraceptives in the state of Arizona.

Plus, we’ll be talking to Newt Gingrich’s senior campaign adviser and Rush Limbaugh’s advertising executive.

Our writer/performers today are Bob Rok and Chris Sowa.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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.

-Matt

Episode 99 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have Salon’s Glenn Greenwald here to discuss Attorney General Eric Holder’s speech claiming the power to assassinate American citizens without a trial.

Plus, we’ll also be talking to the former mayor of Salt Lake City, Rocky Anderson about his running for President under the Justice Party ticket.

We’ll also discuss updates on the War on Voting in Texas and Wisconsin, Scott Walker forming a legal defense fund, and an US soldier massacring 16 civilians in Afghanistan.

Plus, we also have an assistant district attorney here to defend Obama’s assassination program

Our writer/performer today is Tim Grimes.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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.

-Matt

Episode 94 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have the editor of Think Progress Green, Brad Johnson, here to tell us about how an anti-science right wing group known as the Heartland Institute is developing a climate change denying grade school curriculum.

We’ll also be talking to Veronica Arreola from Viva La Feminista, about her recent travels to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala with a delegation from the Nobel Women’s Institute.

We also have Rick Santorum’s religious outreach spokesperson here to respond to Santorum’s claims that Protestants are no longer Christians.

We’ll also discuss the crowd booing birth control at GOP Primary Debate in Arizona, Newt Gingrich saying Barack Obama supports infanticide, and Tucker Carlson’s horrific comments about annihilating Iran.

Our writer/performers today are Tim Grimes and Josh Bolotsky.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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.

-Matt

Episode 93 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have Boston Phoenix journalist Chris Faraone here to talk about his new book, 99 Nights With The 99%.

We also have the head of the Cautious Catholic Caucus here to explain why he thinks Obama isn’t a true Christian.

We also have listener calls on the topic of birth control.

Plus we’ll discuss the Progressive Principles Conference at Yale, our visit to the abandoned Christian theme park, Holy Land USA, Rick Santorum’s stance on science, Virginia’s horrific state sponsored rape bill, and an Indiana Congressman’s crusade against the Girl Scouts.

Our writer/performers today are Bob Rok, Tim Grimes and Amy Gard.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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.

-Matt

Episode 89 of the Matthew Filipowicz Show is now available to stream and download.

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Coming up on today’s show, we have the former national campaign manager for Health Care For America Now and current Rockefeller and Roosevelt Institute fellow, Richard Kirsch, here to talk about his new book Fighting For Our Health.

Plus, we’ll be talking to a Republican DJ, DJ One Percent, about the musical tastes of the GOP primary candidates.

We’ll also discuss the controversy surrounding Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad for Chrysler.

Our writer/performer today is Tim Grimes.

Remember, you can subscribe and podcast the show for free on iTunes 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. -Matt

Hey, everyone!  We’re super excited that our fifth ever Matthew Filipowicz Bad-Ass Members Only Episode is now available!  However, as “Members Only” implies, it is for Bad-Ass Members Only.  How do you become a member?  Simple, just head over to our members page and sign up.

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’s forum was recorded live at the Irish Oak bar in Chicago, IL immediately following Barack Obama’s speech at Drinking Liberally’s State of the Union watch party.

This month’s forum features writer/performers Bob Rok, Tim Grimes, and stand up comedian James Fritz.  And without a doubt, this is the rowdiest, drunkest forum we’ve done to date.

So become a member today!  Not only do you get the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting independent progressive media and our monthly bonus episodes, but you’ll also receive other… perks (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).  Also, once we reach 100 members, we will go to three shows a week!

However, if you can’t afford to become a member, if you give a one time donation, you’ll get access to that month’s bonus episode!

So what are you waiting for?  Become a member today!

-Matt