As if 2016 isn't already bad enough, it just got worse, claiming the life of Carrie Fisher. It's Tuesday, so GottaLaff joined in to commiserate

Today on What's News?, Nicole Sandler bids farewell to some who left us in 2016

What's News? is counting down the AP's Top 10 news stories of 2016. On this edition, numbers 5 through 1

What's News? is counting down the AP's Top 10 news stories of 2016. On this edition, numbers 10-6

Nicole Sandler speaks with an old colleague from way back at WMCA/NY... Bernadette Duncan Harrison is the author of "Yappy Days: Behind the Scenes with Newsers, Schmoozers, Boozers and Losers." And then, as today is Festivus, it was time for the Airing of the Grievances..

Nicole Sandler speaks with an old colleague from way back at WMCA/NY... Bernadette Duncan Harrison is the author of "Yappy Days: Behind the Scenes with Newsers, Schmoozers, Boozers and Losers." And then, as today is Festivus, it was time for the Airing of the Grievances..

Today's show was supposed to be something else, but Nicole changed course when she talked about the death of her old friend and colleague, Bob Coburn, of the syndicated show "Rockline" and the radio station where they worked together, KLOS in Los Angeles. Then Gaius Publius joined in to discuss the insanity of the Trumpers

Nicole Sandler, in an effort to get away from politics for a moment, chats with comedian Margaret Cho, and takes some listeners phone calls too...

It's over..again. Donald Trump (D'ump abbreviated) won the electoral college vote, so barring any miracles, he'll be sworn in as our 45th president on January 20. It's Tuesday, so GottaLaff helped me traverse the muck.

Nicole Sandler's unique take on the day's news, in six quick minutes.

Vice News Senior Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold, dubbed a "FOIA Terrorist"  joins Nicole Sandler to talk about his latest FOIA lawsuit, calling for everything pertaining to Donald Trump and more

Nicole Sandler's What's News? is the most unique newscast on the air. Six minutes of news, snark, commentary, music and more!

It's Thursday, so Howie Klein of DownWithTyranny.com and the Blue America PAC is here to talk about the reality of our situation, and it isn't good. 

Nicole Sandler's daily look at what's happening in the news

Nicole speaks with Christine Pelosi- an elector from California who wants an intelligence briefing before voting, and Marcy Wheeler about the Russian allegations

In a special pre-recorded edition of the show, Nicole Sandler chats with Gottalaff about life with D'ump, and why she was out last week.

Nicole Sandler's "What's News" today tries to figure out wtf Donald Trump was saying on Fox News Sunday since he won't hold a press conference.

Nicole Sandler's unique take on the day's news

It's a busy show as Nicole talks with BradBlog's Brad Friedman to get the latest on the recounts happening in PA, WI & MI. Plus we get a few minutes with GottaLaff too

It's a busy show as Nicole talks with BradBlog's Brad Friedman to get the latest on the recounts happening in PA, WI & MI. Plus we get a few minutes with GottaLaff too

Today on What's News, Nicole looks at everything from Al Gore meeting with Donald Trump to the recounts in progress and more of the day's news

Nicole Sandler remembers listener Cherie Haskins who passed away yesterday. And Joel Silberman returns to talk about Trump's disturbing day filled with lies and cheering crowds.

On today's edition of What's News, Nicole discovers that Donald Trump really doesn't remember all the lies he's told and more

After two weeks without his input, Howie Klein returns today to the Nicole Sandler Show, in time to talk about the Dem's leadership and other problems while the Trump train rolls over our nation.

Today in What's News, Nicole Sandler introduces some of Trump's cabinet picks so far

Nicole Sandler speaks with investigative journalist Greg Palast about the 2016 election and his new film "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy"  

It's my first show back after Thanksgiving, and it's Giving Tuesday. Shawna Vercher updates us on the recount effort, and GottaLaff joins in with her Tweet Spot. Plus fake news, lies and a gun in my neighborhood too!

Today on What's News, Nicole Sandler recaps some of the insanity that happened over the long Thanksgiving weekend and since.

The Day After Thanksgiving Show with interviews Nicole Sandler conducted for the Miami Book Fair with Ari Berman, Wesley Lowery & Sen. Bob Graham

Nicole Sandler interviewed actress/activist Jane Alexander and author/investigator Brad Meltzer around their appearances at the Miami Book Fair.  Plus, a Thanksgiving treat

Nicole Sandler takes listeners calls on Thanksgiving eve, counting our blessings (what few ones we could come up with)

Trump trumps the press in today's What's News

It's Tuesday, so GottaLaff is here to help Nicole navigate the strange new or neo-Nazi world of Donald Trump...

Media strategist and trainer Joel Silberman is back! He was busy working during campaign season with candidates and I was out for a few months beating cancer. Today, he returned for a spirited conversation about what we do now.

In today's edition of What's News?, Nicole Sandler looks at some of Donald Trump's cabinet appointees

It's a busy Thursday show, as Nicole speaks with Victoria Jones about Trump's treatment of the press corps in a historical perspective, and David Dayen regarding a Supreme Court recess appointment and more.

Today in What's News?, Nicole Sandler takes a look at how the D'ump White House transition is shaping up

Nicole is joined by UK Progressive Denis Campbell to talk about our respective nations' bouts of electoral insanity!

Today in What's News?, Nicole Sandler debunks some of Donald Trump's answers from his 60 Minutes interview this weekend

Nicole and Laffy laugh and cry and discuss the many things that have changed in the past week! 

It's another edition of Nicole Sandler's What's News? Today, how did we get here?

Nicole Sandler is stuck between the anger and depression stages of grief, and lets it all out today. After a few listener calls, Gaius Publius attempts to talk her down.

Howie Klein returns for his weekly visit on The Nicole Sandler Show- talking about how Chuck Schumer blew the senate and the DNC needs to go

Here's Part 2 of today's What's News? double header. Oh America, what have you done?

Today's What's News? is a two-parter. We begin with the sad reality we're now facing

What's News? It's the day after election day, and Donald Trump won. That's what's news.

Nicole Sandler takes listeners calls on the election of Donald Trump as president

We finally made it to election day 2016... the end of the campaign that wouldn't end! GottaLaff joins in to reflect on it.

In today's election day edition of What's News?, Nicole Sandler celebrates the end of the never-ending election season, and hopes for a peaceful tomorrow.

It's Nicole's birthday, so it's a party on the radio today... with Bob Ney and the news, Brad Friedman and actress/author/activist Mimi Kennedy on the election and election integrity.

It's the final weekend before election day so, on today's What's News?, Nicole looks at what is possible if Hillary Clinton wins...

As we near the final weekend before election day 2016, Nicole looks at how crazy everything has gotten - including the FBI. Down With Tyranny and Blue America's Howie Klein joins in.

On today's What's News?, Nicole Sandler reminds you of some of the things Trump has said, and that hate must be taught

Today, Nicole asks "Who are you voting for and why?" Some of the answers will surprise you. And Jon Stewart has a few closing words for election 2016.

Today in "What's News?" Nicole Sandler looks at strange releases from the FBI and more...

Nicole Sandler is joined by GottaLaff, with 7 days until election day

Today, What's News explains why reasonable people have been giving James Comey the benefit of the doubt, but I think he's got some screws loose.

Dave Johnson of Campaign for America's Future joined Nicole to talk about the TPP, but they got sidetracked by the breaking news about FBI director James Comey telling Congress that three new emails from an unrelated case have surfaced, somehow connected to Clinton's email issue. Plus, the government goes after the Standing Rock Sioux tribe protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline

Nicole Sandler's What's News segment today looks at the sad events yesterday at the Standing Rock Sioux #NoDAPL protests in North Dakota yesterday, juxtaposed with the Bundy gang being acquitted on all charges 

Nicole Sandler's What's News segment today looks at the sad events yesterday at the Standing Rock Sioux #NoDAPL protests in North Dakota yesterday, juxtaposed with the Bundy gang being acquitted on all charges 

Nicole speaks with Howie Klein of Down with Tyranny and the Blue America PAC about the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, a bit of background on the Dakota Access Pipeline

Nicole Sandler's What's News? today tackles our need for adult sex education

.. and his Project "Veritas" has nothing to do with "Truth". Spoko guests.

In today's What's News?, Nicole Sandler tackles Trump's idiocy and the announced rate hikes in Obamacare

Today, Nicole takes a look at movements and activism here in the US and across the Atlantic in the UK. Nicole's guests are the UK Progressive's Denis Campbell and his Three Muckrakers podcast partner, Phil Parry, former BBC presenter. Plus journalist and author Sarah Jaffe on her new book, "Necessary Trouble"

Nicole Sandler lets Elizabeth Warren take the lead in today's "Nasty Woman" edition of What's News?

Nicole is joined by "FOIA Terrorist" Jason Leopold of Vice News to talk about wikileaks, FOIA, elections, and the changing media landscape, wrapping up her first week back on the air. Oh yeah, and last night's Al Smith dinner.... oh boy

Nicole Sandler's unique take on the day's news, today featuring last night's Al Smith Dinner featuring Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. 

It's the day after the final presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle, and less than three weeks until election day. And it's the return of Howie Klein (Down with Tyranny, Blue America PAC) and the latest edition of What's News? too.

In this edition of What's News?, Nicole Sandler recounts last night's third and final debate, but in six minutes only got to scratch the surface (so watch out for part 2 soon)

Nicole talks with Mike Lux of Democracy Partners, a political consulting firm that was just infiltrated by James O'Keefe's sleazy Project Veritas. We also discussed the allegations raised by the Wikileaks release and Mike's new role as a special adviser to Donna Brazile. Tomorrow, the return of Howie Klein!

Nicole Sandler's daily look at what's making news

Nicole Sandler returns to her show after a two-month absence to deal with lung cancer! Today, she shares all the details, with a quick visit from GottaLaff at the end. Tomorrow, it's back to business as usual.

From Trump's victim shaming to Melania's Bush blaming, plus election rigging and more... Nicole Sandler's What's News has been described as the best six minutes of "news" on the net..

Nicole Sandler's What's News - the "why can't we vote for her?" edition... the best six minutes of news on the net... 

Nicole Sandler's unique look at the day's news in six minutes

Nicole's Sandler's "What's News?" for October 11, 2016. Described by some as the best six minutes of news on the net every day!

Nicole Sandler's unique look at the news

Nicole Sandler's unique look at the news

Nicole Sandler's quick take on the day's news, complete with music, snark & news actualities in a six minute package

Nicole Sandler's unique look at the morning's news with just enough snark and music to make it palatable... Today, we're waiting for Matthew's wrath, and Rick Scott wants you scared!

Nicole Sandler's unique look at the morning's news with just enough snark and music to make it palatable... Today, we're waiting for Matthew's wrath, and Rick Scott wants you scared!

Nicole Sandler's What's News? for Wednesday Oct 5, 2016

Nicole Sandler returns for a quick look at the news of the day in today's "What's News?" segment

Today is Nicole Sandler's final show for a few weeks, as she's scheduled for surgery next week for lung cancer. Her guest for today's last show is Wendell Potter, former health insurance executive turned industry whistle blower on the urgent need for a single payer healthcare system.

Today is Tuesday, so @GottaLaff joins Nicole to talk about the news and some stories we might not otherwise have gotten to. After tomorrow's show, Nicole is taking some time off for surgery and to recuperate. She'll take a few minutes for gratitude today 

Nicole Sandler talks with Desi Doyen about climate change and Jeff Bryant about the state of public education

Nicole Sandler is back today for her final 2-hour show for a while (beginning Monday, she'll have one-hour shows until she goes on hiatus for surgery), exposing the ugliest of Americans from Paul Manafort to Ryan Lochte to Naked Donald Trump. Plus, the man who coud (and should) unseat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Tim Canova, checks in during the final stretch toward election day on August 30. And in the second hour, Code Pink's Medea Benjamin pays us a visit as she's in town for a talk about her new book, "Kingdom of the Unjust"

In a one-hour edition of the show, Nicole is joined by Gaius Publius for a conversation about some of Hillary Clinton's "tells" that are cause for concern.

Today, a special "WTF did he say?" edition of What's News? 

Nicole delves into the world where things just don't make sense any more. Cartoonist Ted Rall joins in to tell about his lawsuit against the LAPD and the reason he needs to raise $75K to fight them. And GottaLaff joins in with things to make us laugh so we don't cry.

Nicole Sandler's take on the day's news in six minutes!

Nicole Sandler discusses the surrealism of this year's presidential race, and how "reality" television has skewed our perceptions. Heather "Digby" Parton weighs in on the insanity of it all.

Nicole Sandler with a brief look at What's News for today

Nicole tells about her trip to Tampa and consultations with the surgeons. Harvey J Kaye joined in to talk about the craziest election and candidates in history. 

In hour two, Marijuana Policy Project's Director of Federal Policies, Robert Capecchi, told us about the DEA's decision to keep marijuana as a schedule 1 substance. 

The Silver Tour's Robert Platshorn joined in to tell us about tomorrow's one day picket of Publix, whose founder's heir donated $800 million to the campaign to defeat Amendment 2, the medical marijuana amendment on the ballot Nov 8.

Rick Simpson, the man for whom RSO is named, is a cannabis oil advocate whose work appears at phoenixtears.ca. He joins Nicole Sandler to discuss the anti-cancer and other healing properties of cannabis oil

It's a one-hour edition of the show today. Nicole talks with Jules Boykoff from Rio about the Olympics and politics, and Amy Simon tells us about "She IS History"

Jill Sobule and GottaLaff join Nicole Sandler today to talk about life's shit sandwiches and politics too. 

Today, Nicole Sandler talks about the reported cancer-killing properties of cannabis oil with Rick Simpson, the man behind PhoenixTears.ca and the RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) named for him. CAF's Dave Johnson gives us the updated facts about the TPP, and the likelihood it'll be passed during the lame duck session - and what we might do to fend it off.

Nicole is out today, so this is a special abbreviated edition of the show. The Green Party convention is underway, where Jill Stein officially gets the nomination. Today, we listen back to two of Nicole's interview with her - the first from April 2015 as Jill was launching her exploratory committee for this run, and the other from 2012 during her first run for the presidency.