Railroad monopolies in the United States have historically held a significant amount of power over the government. This power has stemmed from the fact that railroads have played a critical role in the country's transportation infrastructure, and have often been seen as essential to the functioning of the economy. As a result, railroads have often been able to exert influence on policymakers and regulators, often leading to favorable treatment and protections for the industry. This has sometimes come at the expense of the general public, as railroads have been accused of using their power to secure subsidies, favorable regulations, and other benefits that have helped them maintain their dominant position in the market. Despite efforts to regulate and break up rail monopolies, they continue to hold significant power in the United States. Watch the Majority Report live Monday–Friday at 12 p.m. EST on YouTube OR listen via daily podcast at http://www.Majority.FM https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm #SamSeder #EmmaVigeland #MajorityReport #politics #news #progressive #leftist #democrats #liberal SUPPORT the show by becoming a member: http://www.jointhemajorityreport.com/ Download TMR's FREE app: http://www.majorityapp.com TMR MERCH: http://www.shop.majorityreportradio.com CHECK OUT MORE from the MR crew: Matt Binder DOOMED https://www.youtube.com/MattBinder Brandon Sutton DISCOURSE https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Emma Vigeland ESVN https://www.youtube.com/ESVNShow Matt Lech LEFT RECKONING https://www.youtube.com/LeftReckoning OTHER LINKS: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Facebook: http://facebook.com/MajorityReport Twitter: http://twitter.com/MajorityFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorityreport.fm/ Check out more from the MR crew: Matt Binder DOOMED https://www.youtube.com/MattBinder Brandon Sutton THE DISCOURSE https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Emma Vigeland ESVN https://www.youtube.com/ESVNShow Matt Lech LEFT RECKONING https://www.youtube.com/LeftReckoning ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YspqPrctewg

It's ESVN OT! Emma and Bradley are back to discuss a few big sports stories (Suns owner Robert Sarver getting suspended by the league, Brett Favre defrauding the state of Mississippi, and the minor leaguers in baseball unionizing!). They're also going to give you their LOCKS of the week for Week 2 of the NFL season! Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ESVNShow Follow the show on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ESVNShow Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ EMMA AND BRADLEY'S THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS (CHIEFS V. CHARGERS): Emma: 31-28 Chiefs Bradley: 37-33 Chargers EMMA'S LOCKS OF THE WEEK:  Jaguars +3.5 over Colts Bengals -7 over Cowboys Rams -10 over Falcons BRADLEY LOCKS OF THE WEEK: Saints +2.5 over Buccaneers  Steelers +2 over Patriots Commanders +1.5 over Lions ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3AXcNzOCRY

Organizer Kandace Montgomery went on Democracy NOW to commend and also criticize Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Sam Seder and the Majority Report crew discuss this. We stream our live show every day at 12 PM ET. We need your help to keep providing free videos! Support the Majority Report's video content by going to http://www.Patreon.com/MajorityReport Watch the Majority Report live M–F at 12 p.m. EST at youtube.com/samseder or listen via daily podcast at http://Majority.FM Download our FREE app: http://majorityapp.com SUPPORT the show by becoming a member: http://jointhemajorityreport.com We Have Merch!!! http://shop.majorityreportradio.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MajorityReport FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MajorityFM SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube: http://youtube.com/SamSeder Image Credit, Lorie Shaull https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Representative_Keith_Ellison_speaking_in_support_of_DACA_at_Hennepin_County_Government_Center_Minneapolis,_MN_(38666622395).jpg https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode Image has been cropped and color has been altered. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BGS-3FUt-s

In this Majority Report clip, we watch the NRA's newest head, Oliver North, give his input on why school shootings happen. We need your help to keep providing free videos! Support the Majority Report's video content by going to http://www.Patreon.com/MajorityReport Watch the Majority Report live M–F at 12 p.m. EST at youtube.com/samseder or listen via daily podcast at http://Majority.FM Download our FREE app: http://majorityapp.com SUPPORT the show by becoming a member: http://jointhemajorityreport.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/MajorityReport FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MajorityFM SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube: http://youtube.com/SamSeder ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8fMTN0qlA