Author: Ed Schultz

Ed Schultz Discusses Sanders Winning in Iowa and Political Advertising

Ed Schultz Discusses Sanders Winning in Iowa and Political Advertising

Posted by | Dec 14, 2015 | , |

On Monday’s show Ed is joined by Larry Cohen, Former President of the Communications Workers of America and surrogate for the Bernie Sanders Campaign to discuss what it will take for Sen. Sanders to win in Iowa, and how he can fight the media blackout. We are also joined by media consultant Holland Cooke to discuss the massive amounts of ads we will see during the 2016 election cycle. Ed also gives commentary on Donald Trump taking on Sen. Ted Cruz in Iowa over the weekend. – Ed Schultz...

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Is In Trouble As Civil Unrest Grips City – Ed Schultz Show

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Is In Trouble As Civil Unrest Grips City – Ed Schultz Show

Posted by | Dec 11, 2015 | , , , |

In the wake of a dashcam video showing the police shooting death of 17 year old Laquan McDonald in Chicago, social unrest has gripped the city. Ed gives commentary on how picking and choosing neighborhoods has created this problem and is joined by Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford to discuss his proposed legislation that would allow for a recall of the Mayor. – Ed Schultz...

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The Decline in the Middle Class directly Correlates with the Decline in Labor – Ed Schultz Show

The Decline in the Middle Class directly Correlates with the Decline in Labor – Ed Schultz Show

Posted by | Dec 11, 2015 | , |

A new Pew Research Center report shows that for the first n four decades the majority of Americans are not considered middle class. Ed is joined by United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard to discuss this and the fact that Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does not expect to take up the TPP before the 206 election. – Ed Schultz...

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Ed Schultz Discusses Donald Trump and Unrest in Chicago – Ed Schultz Show

Ed Schultz Discusses Donald Trump and Unrest in Chicago – Ed Schultz Show

Posted by | Dec 11, 2015 | , , |

On Friday’s show, Ed gives commentary on leaders in the Republican party floating the idea of a brokered convention if Donald Trump has the support to win the party’s nomination. We are joined by Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford to discuss the civil unrest in the city of Chicago and his legislation that would allow for a recall of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers International President, joins Ed to discuss a new report showing the middle class is shrinking, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wanting to hold off on the TPP until after the 2016...

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