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Hijacked Nation: Media Appearances

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Stop Donald Trump from hijacking our country once again. Vote Harris/Walz Nov. 5.

Coffee With the Dog

Coffee with the DogThis morning, I was part of a hilarious, but informative, discussion about the election in the context of our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness (the sequel), on the live show, Coffee With the Dog, with Matt Nippo and his sidekicks.

We discussed the upcoming election and the consequences of a possible Trump victory, along with the hope that Kamala Harris wins. Nippo says Trump is a 100% lock to win the election, but others on the panel, including me, predict that Harris will win.

We discussed the potential aftermath of the election, the possibility of violence, and many of the recent claims by Trump. There was consensus that the Butler, PA assassination attempt was rigged by Trump in order to gain sympathy and to rejuvenate a lagging campaign. And, there’s a lot more.

Hijacked Nation, the sequel, is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7

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Politics Done Right Podcast

Politics done right logoI was thrilled to be on the Politics Done Right podcast with Egberto Willies, now streaming, to discuss our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness (the sequel). We discussed the upcoming election and the consequences of a possible Trump victory, along with the hope that Kamala Harris wins.

Willies is an independent activist journalist who requires “truthful & accurate information that removes Think Tank-engineered misinformation from the puppeteers.”

Really appreciated Daily Kos picking up the episode as they have a huge following.

You can check out the book here:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Paperback: $11

Hardcover: $23

Kindle version to come.

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Peach News Now Podcast

Peach News Now logoAs co-author with CJ Waldron of the just published Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness, I was proud to be a guest on the Peach News Now podcast hosted by Robert Thompson, to discuss his book, which is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The episode is  streaming on Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Robert works in technology by day based in Atlanta and holds degrees in information technology. A native of South Georgia, Robert can and has taught collegiate courses part time and enjoys travel, politics, and aviation. He is a monthly guest on the monthly Dixie Dems episodes on the Lean to the Left podcast, hosted by Gatty.

Thanks, Robert, for having me on as your guest. Whether #Trump wins or loses, #HijackedNation is must-reading for anyone concerned about the damage wreaked upon our nation by Trump and the #Republican party, which he effectively #hijacked to do his bidding.

The Peach News Now episode is now streaming here.

You can check out the book here:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Paperback: $11

Hardcover: $23

Kindle version to come.

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BOB GATTY on Unsavory PolitikStreaming on YouTube and major podcast channels is my interview with Jamarr Jabari, host of the Unsavory Politik podcast, in which I discuss our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness. Co-authored with political analyst CJ Waldron, it’s a sequel to our two-part book published in 2020 and takes readers through the implications of the Jan. 6, 2021 Trump-inspired insurrection and its aftermath.

Jamarr, a strong supporter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, contends that capitalism should be replaced by socialism in the U.S. and is committed to governmental policies that will benefit the average working person, rather than the wealthy.

During the episode, we discussed the possible consequences of supporting third party candidates rather than Democrat Kamala Harris in her battle against Donald Trump, as well as the need for significant policy changes in the U.S.

Thanks, Jamarr, for having me on your show. Whether #Trump wins or loses, #HijackedNation is must-reading for anyone concerned about the damage wreaked upon our nation by Trump and the #Republican party, which he effectively #hijacked to do his bidding.

You can check out the book here:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Paperback: $11

Hardcover: $23

Kindle version to come.

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  1. I’ve been following your blog for some time now, and I’m consistently blown away by the quality of your content. Your ability to tackle complex topics with ease is truly admirable.

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