Ep389: Eric Adams Indicted, MILD SHOCK!

This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return after a week off to utter political chaos. The hosts discuss JD Vance's admitting he's been lying about Haitian migrants in Ohio, New York Mayor Eric Adams gets indicted for corruption, Kamala Harris is in favor of killing the filibuster, Harris pushes for another debate (Trump runs for it), Missouri governor refuses to save a likely innocent man from execution, North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson is working overtime to destroy his career and Trump's chances, GOP refuses to go along with the shutdown, Nebraska will not do winner-take-all, Israel and Hezbollah situation escalating in a sadly familiar way, RFK's latest affair, Trump watches, and much more!StoriesJD Vance saying the quiet part out loud about the cats and dogs storyAnd all while he knew it was bullshitEric Adams, Mayor of NYC, indicted on corruptionKamala Harris is pro-killing the filibusterTHE LION OF THE SENATE RESPONDS!!!!Harris lays down the gauntlet for second debate; Trump predictably puntsTrump had (kind of) another assassination attempt made against him, and the most surprising thing is how much of a non-story it’s becomeMissouri governor refuses to stay the execution of Marceilus WilliamsWhy this isn’t just bad, but absolutely horrendous behaviorThank you Mark Robinson for delivering us North Carolina!High level campaign staffers quit, and you’ll never guess who stepped up!House GOP chooses to not follow Trump off the cliffTrump bank shots admission that yes indeed, Project 2025 is the planNebraska will not go along with handing Trump the state in the electionGeorgia electoral board sets plan in motion to potentially throw state to TrumpIsrael and Hezbollah seems to be in a hot war?This Week in StupidRFK comes up with the dumbest excuse to defend affair (and one he’s used before)Trump WatchesLook Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).