[inaudible] amy this comes as a group of democratic and progressive activists have published a new report autopsy the Democratic Party in crisis. Influence Democratic Party loyalists for refusing to examine their own role in their partys defeat. We will speak with coauthor norman solomon. Then more on money of politics as we look at new revelations from the Paradise Papers, a trove of millions of leaked documents in offshore finance that reveal commerce secretary wilbur ross conducting business with russian president Vladimir Putins soninlaw through a shipping venture in russia. Ross says he is to nothing wrong. Made aink the media has lot more out of it than it deserves. The fact that it happens to be called a Russian Company does not mean that there is any evil. Amy we will speak with guardian reporter jon swaine who coauthored three reports from the Paradise Papers on tuesday. Lone all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report.
Despite a reshuffled roster because of injuries and the Phillies' taxi squad needs, the IronPigs offense is finding a rhythm. It has helped produce a season-best four-game winning streak
The Phillies made a minor trade on Thursday, acquiring outfielder Ruben Cardenas from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The heavy-hitting Cardenas was leading the Triple-A Durham Bulls in several offensive categories at the time of the trade.